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Global warming has forced Switzerland and Italy to change the borders
Swiss parliament approved the transfer of the border with Italy, triggered by global warming. Such a solution was formed as a result of the special commission composed of representatives from both countries.
The Japanese attempted to commit seppuku in front of the Parliament
36 y.o. Japanese man attempted to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) in front of the parliament. A man whose name is not called, survived and was hospitalized. His condition is not reported.
Princess of Saudi Arabia was robbed in Italy
In Italy, crackers stealth entered into the hotel room of the Princess of Saudi Arabia and cleared the jewelry and cash, totaling 11 million euro.
At one of the Mallorca beaches occurred an explosion
At a restaurant on one of the beaches in the capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca Palma occurred an explosion, no one was hurt.
In the United States, during the riot in the prison, 40 prisoners were injured
During the riots in the prison Chino city, California, 40 inmates were injured and were hospitalized, reported U.S. government police.
London “Robokop” died of a heroin overdose
A police officer who fought with the spread of drugs, died of a heroin overdose, the tabloid Daily Mail. David Pilling, was called “Robokop” by colleagues
In a series of attacks in Iraq killed 20 people, wounding dozens
In a series of attacks in Iraq were killed 20 people, dozens wounded. According to local officials, the most bloody terrorist attack occurred in a village on the outskirts of Rashidiya – Mosul city
Leaders of the Bulgarian media were agents of the KGB
The Bulgarian Commission for the declassification of documents and the disclosure of names of citizens of Bulgaria, which cooperated with the Committee of State Security and intelligence agencies of the Bulgarian People’s Army, published a list of journalists Bulgarian media in the past collaborated with the secret police.
In Mexico, occured an earthquake, 7 points by the richter scale
In the state of Baja California at the northern Mexico, occurred an earthquake measuring 6.9 points, according to the site of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred around 11:00 local time.
To the KFC was filed an application to court because of salmonellosis
In Australia on the August 3, family of diseased girl by salmonellosis, sued the KFC company. The plaintiffs allege, that in 2005, Monica Samaan, which at that time was seven years old, ate a snack at KFC in Sydney chicken, contaminated Salmonella.
In the Eastern Jerusalem, the police evicted nine Palestinian families from their homes
In the Eastern Jerusalem, police evicted nine Palestinian families from their homes. According to the law enforcement officers, the raid was carried out before dawn, with the participation of large numbers of police officers.
As a result of the terrorist attack in Afghanistan, 10 people were killed, another 20 wounded
As a result of the terrorist attack in western Afghanistan, were killed 10 people, another 20 wounded. According to local law enforcement agencies, an explosive device with a remote control exploded on a road to Gerat city when a police patrol was passing it.
In Algeria, as a result of special operation were killed 18 Islamist militants
In Algeria as a result of operations by government forces, were killed 18 Islamist fighters. As the country representatives of the military command say, the operation was carried out in an area of Batna city.
In the United States admitted, 20 people were poisoned by pairs of eau de toilette
In the United States admitted 20 people poisoned by pairs of eau de toilette.
In the U.S. was introduced the first “deck fighter” F-35C
In the United States held a presentation ceremony of first “deck fighter” F-35C Lightning II, which will replace the F/A-18 as the early series and should arrive to the U.S. Navy and the UK. This is the press-service of corporation Lockheed Martin, which is a major developer and manufacturer of the aircrafts.
Iranian authorities have released 140 rioters from jail
140 Iranians who were detained during the protests, that began after the announcement of presidential election results, were released. That was reported referring to a statement, from local authorities.
Farewell to Johnnie Walker
The company Diageo, is shifting production at home of Johnnie Walker whiskey. At Sunday, July 26, more than twenty thousand Scots took to the streets of the city Kilmarnock in protest against the closure of the plant, which spilled nearly the most famous drink in the world – Whiskey Johnnie Walker.
Terrorist attack in Spain: Dozens Wounded
As a result of the terrorist attack in northern Spain, injured dozens of people. According to the local Ministry of the Interior, the car exploded minefield in an area near the barracks of Burgos city National Guard base.
Forest fire in eastern Spain, has led to mass evacuation
More than five hundred people evacuated from the area of a forest fire in eastern Spain,referring to local authorities. Firefighters managed to cope with the fire at the evening of Sunday, July 26, but on Monday morning, it broke out with renewed vigor.
In Turkey, detained 165 members of Hizb ut-Tahrir
In Turkey, detained 165 members of the banned Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir (Party of Liberation).
In the summer camp children Hamas staged the abduction of Gilad Shalit
The Israeli edition of The Jerusalem Post was able to get picture, which show children in a summer camp, of Hamas, playing in the kidnapping of Gilad Shalit. Article with photograph has been published in newspapers on 27 July.
Iranian passenger plane fired up in the air
A passenger plane belonging to the Iranian airline – Mahan Air, committed on Sunday, July 26, an emergency landing at Tehran airport after one of its engines started to fire.
At the heart of Baghdad, occurred an attack on the exchange
At the heart of Baghdad, occurred an attack on the exchange, killed at least 5 people. According to police, unidentified were armed, they stormed the premises of the exchange item.
The Italian Mafia had lost “sweet life”
Rome police on Wednesday confiscated property of a powerful mafia clan ‘Ndrangheta amounting to 200 million euros, including the historic Cafe “Cafe de Paris”, which Frederico Fellini depicted in the movie of 1960 year, “Sweet Life”.
In China, 10 people have died from torrential rains
In the center of China as a result of landslides and floods caused by torrential rains died at least 10 people, more than 110 thousand were forced to flee their homes.
India launched the first nuclear submarine
India has launched the first-ever nuclear submarine (SSN). As representatives of the Indian Government say, thus India became a member of the 5 countries, that can design and build these kind of ships.
Hot Tub Time Machine – preview
The story tells us about a group of adult men who tired from their order of severity, went to the hot tub, where they were spending time in adolescence, and attached to memories and alcohol.
The drought has forced Indian farmers to work the buff
Unmarried peasants in the Indian state of Bihar, took to dipping of arable land, hoping, that the gods send rain to the dry fields. According to witnesses, naked girls after sunset plowed fields and singing ancient hymns, praying for precipitation.
British DJ left the job because of allergy to Wi-Fi
Former British DJ Steve Miller, who spoke under the pseudonym of Afterlife, claims that have to eremitic way of life in allergic strongest connection to the Internet wave of Wi-Fi.
German swimmer got head hit with the jumping desk at the world championship
Dangerous incident occurred the other day with a German athlete Pavlo Rozenberg, participated in the 13th World Championship of Water Sports in Rome. During the competition the swimmer failed to jump into the water, hit his head on the tower.
As a result of the passenger train crash in Croatia, 6 people died
As a result of the collapse of the passenger train, that occurred today in the south of Croatia, died at least 6 people, 20 were injured. According to local security services, high-speed train, coming from the capital Zagreb to the Split city, was derailed this afternoon near the village of Rudin 30 kilometers from the destination.
During the American missile attack, possibly killed the son of Osama bin Laden
One of the sons of the international terrorist Osama bin Laden – Saad bin Laden, perhaps, killed in Pakistan during the U.S. missile attack, referring to the representative of the American anti-terrorism agency, wanted to remain anonymous.
In suspicion of corruption at the U.S. was arrested the gang of 44 people
In the American state of New Jersey on charges of corruption and money laundering were arrested about 50 people, including the mayors of three cities, policies and religious figures.
Japan is waiting for the invasion of giant poisoned jellyfish
Japanese fishermen, as well as local residents which are living on the coast of the rising sun, in the horror of waiting for the seasonal influx of giant monsters – poisonous jellyfish Nomura, population of which in recent years is going to reach record levels.
2009 Cybersport Oscar Winner
We offer you the best Counter Strike movie of the season, the winner of «The Best Damn Movie Competition Round Two». Whatever people say, but the best movie makers are from Russia. One of these days it was confirmed by Eugene Petukhov in cybersport world known as «MIX(eP)».
In india occurred a collapse of the bridge which was under construction: 16 victims
In the Indian capital New Delhi, occurred a collapse of the bridge construction, which should become part of a new urban subway. As a result of the tragedy, died at least 5 people, injured another 11.
Number of injured in the riots at Urumchi exceeded 1600 people
Number of victims in the riots at the Chinese city Urumchi (the administrative center of Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region), according to official data, has increased by 1 thousand 680 people. This was reported today, by the Chinese of “Xinhua”, referring to the administration of the autonomous region.
NASA again tries to send shuttle Endeavour to the ISS
American Aerospace Agency NASA again tries to send space shuttle Endeavour to the International Space Station. Start with the space shuttle at Cape Canaveral was appointed to 19:13 local time on July 13.
U.S. soldier killed his colleague in Iraq, so was sentenced for 3 years in prison
American soldier shot and killed his colleague in Iraq , so was sentenced for 3 years in prison. According to the Associated Press, Sergeant Miguel Vegakuinones was found guilted of manslaughter of another soldier. The incident occurred on 11 January this year in Samarra city.
Iranian scientists cloned calf
Iranian scientists have been able to successfully clone a calf, sends local TV Channel Press TV. This is the first case of cloning the animal at the Middle East.
Netherlands returned 69 ancient artifacts to Iraq
The Netherlands government returned 69 ancient artifacts to Iraq, which left the country some time before. According to the authorities of European countries, the artifacts, were decided to return after the discovery of Interpol, at the art dealers and determination of their origin. The authorities said, that among the items there is a terracotta relief, which shows the bearded man who prays. This was a relief more than 2 thousand years old, passes the BBC. Thousands of antiquities had been looted from Iraq during the chaos, that followed the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003.
Islamists of Somalia beheaded seven Christian’s
Radical Islamists in Somalia, beheaded today seven civilians, accusing them of spying. The execution was carried out in the town of Baidoa, which is located in the central part of the country.
In the south-west China, occurred an earthquake with magnitude of 6 on the Richter scale
In the south-west China, occurred an earthquake with magnitude of 6 on the Richter scale. Epicenter of the earthquakes occurred in Yunnan province. As representatives of the Province say, as a result of it 2 thousand 700 houses were suffered, injuring at least 336 people. They also noted, that even after the earthquake, there were felt 8 more tremors following the earthquake, with a magnitude of 3 to 4.1 points, referring to the Chinese media.
Five people died, as a result of road accident in the United States
In the United States in a car accident died 5 people. As representatives of Michigan State Police say, the incident occurred near Detroit city when a passenger train hit a car. All passengers of the car have died, transmits Associated Press. Causes of the accident are not yet known. Accident is under investigation.
In the U.S., the number of claims for unemployment benefits for the week, fell by 52 thousands
In the U.S., the number of initial claims for unemployment benefits in the week, that ended on July 4, 2009, compared with the previous week fell by 52 thousands and became 565 thousands, such data were presented in the report of the Ministry of Labor United States. Analysts had expected, that this figure will be 610 thousand. During the week, which ended June 27, 2009, the number of initial claims for unemployment benefits was on revised data, 617 thousands. The average number of initial claims for unemployment benefits in the United States for four weeks (on July 4, 2009.) Amounted to 606 thousand, decreased by 10 thousand compared with the rate for the previous four-week period, fixed at 616 thousands.
In Greenland, occurred an earthquake with magnitude of 6.1 points
In Greenland, at the evening of July 7, 2009, occurred one of the strongest earthquakes in the history of the island – its magnitude was 6.1 on the Richter scale. Epicenter of tremors was located at sea Baffina, 170 km from the nearest settlement of Thule in the north-west coast of Greenland, the U.S. Geological Survey. According to Danish geophysicists, the epicenter of the earthquake was 90 km away from the U.S. Air Force base in Thule, and the few inhabitants of the settlement had clearly felt the tremors. Data on victims or damage was not reported.
16 people were killed in northern Iraq by two explosions
In northern Iraq as a result of two terrorist attacks were killed 16 people, more than 25 injured. The terrorist attack occurred yesterday in two Shiite villages, located in the vicinity of city - Mosul.
U.S. hope to achieve from the G8 allocation of 15 billion dollars for development of agriculture
United States are hoping to achieve from the Group of Eight (G8) allocation in the next few years of $ 15 billion for developing the agricultural industry for the world’s poorest countries.
In Miami, during the birthday party, injured 12 people by shooting
In Miami, during the shooting at a party on the occasion of the birth, injured 12 people. According to police of the city, three of the victims hospitalized, their condition are critical.
Mother of Michael Jackson was not allowed to manage the assets of son
The Supreme Court of California denied a mother of “the king of pop music” – Michael Jackson, in the right administration of his estate. As the representative of the court, the right to dispose of property is given to his lawyer John Branco and family friend John McClain. They noted, that the Court’s decision coincides with the text of the testament M. Jackson.