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es | El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, electo este domingo con 50,66 por ciento de los votos, dijo que en la jornada de este 14 de abril lograron un "triunfo electoral justo, constitucional y popular".
"Hemos recibido oficialmente la información del poder electoral, en una democracia son los poderes públicos, en este caso, en unas elecciones, son los organismos públicos y el poder electoral es el que dice los resultados", expresó tras conocer que 7 millones 505 mil 338 venezolanos le dieron su voto.
Denunció que durante estos días, la Revolución Bolivariana tuvo que enfrentar una guerra eléctrica, económica y piscológica.
Nicolás Maduro realizó un llamado a la paz y le solicitó "formalmente al Consejo Nacional Electoral la realización de una auditoría de cara al país".
"Vamos a hacerlo, no tenemos miedo, que las cajas hablen y se diga la verdad. Confiamos en el CNE, confío en el pueblo de Venezuela", sostuvo.
El electo presidente según los resultados oficiales del CNE destacó que hizo un gran esfuerzo recorriendo “cada palmo de esta tierra bolivariana, con el esfuerzo humano, físico y moral, con el dolor en el pecho por la pérdida del comandante, enfrentamos varias guerras como la guerra eléctrica, denunciamos lo que querían hacer, apagar este país”, acotó.
Maduro expresó que "el gigante de la Patria sigue invicto y ganando la batalla en esta tierra".
Pidió el "respeto a esta Constitución, ya el poder electoral dijo cual es la voluntad de este pueblo".
El presidente venezolano aseguró que "si el Consejo Nacional Electoral hubiera dicho que otro candidato ha ganado yo estuviera también aquí dando la cara".
Comentó que previo a los resultados electorales "recibimos la solicitud de un miembro de campaña de la oposición porque el candidato opositor quería conversar conmigo. Yo decidí recibir la llamada para escucharlo porque soy hombre de diálogo, democrático, podemos hablar con quien sea en este país y en el exterior".
"Él (Henrique Capriles) me transmitió su visión y yo le transmití la verdad y le dije hay un resultado, tú sabes cuales son, hay un poder electoral", agregó tras explicar que "él me estaba proponiendo a que mandaramos a los jefes de campaña para hacer un pacto y yo le dije que no, que el Consejo Nacional Electoral diga los resultados que son".
Maduro le había asegurado a Capriles que "si yo pierdo con un voto te entrego el mando mañana (15 de abril), pero no es así, gané por más de 300 mil votos, es la decisión del pueblo y eso se respeta".
Llamado a la paz
"En nombre de Cristo, del Cristo del Comandante Chávez llamo por favor para que se sepan administrar los resultados, con humildad, sin prepotencia, sin llamar a la violencia, a la guarimba, no queremos violencia, llamo a la paz, al respeto de las instituciones, al respeto de los resultados", expresó Maduro.
Dijo que no se opondrá para que "se haga la auditoría que se quiera hacer, confiamos en el sistema electoral de Venezuela.
"Los más interesados en la auditoría somos nosotros y yo le pido al CNE una auditoría de cara al país, para que quede duda de los resultados", enfatizó.
Si más de siete millones 500 mil de los venezolanos "dijeron que Maduro es el Presidente de Venezuela eso se debe respetar, la democracia es el poder de las mayorías" subrayó.
Aseguró al pueblo venezolanos que "lo que haremos ahora es un gobierno poderoso para atender las necesidades del pueblo".
"Hay una operación internacional para atacar la democracia venezolana, lo que venga lo resistiremos con fortaleza para aguantar lo que venga en contra de la democracia", destacó. "Seré el Presidente de la paz de esta patria no habrá chantaje de nadie. Creo en la paz como el único camino".
El presidente de Venezuela aseguró que este 15 de abril comienza "una nueva etapa en la Revolución Bolivariana". Dijo que tiene "que ser la etapa de la eficiencia, del poder popular".
Nicolás Maduro invitó a los venezolanos, incluso a quienes le dieron su voto al candidato antichavista, a "trabajar juntos por la seguridad, por la economía de este pais y (...) por la democracia verdadera". | es | Fila de votantes a la entrada del centro de votación Unidad Educativa Nacional Bolivariana Bicentenaria Republicano, ubicada en el sector San Agustín de la ciudad de ,
El de Venezuela declaró este 14 de abril que el candidato ganó las elecciones presidenciales con el 50,66% de los votos.
El anuncio fue dado pasadas las 11:00 p. m. hora local por los miembros de la Comisión Nacional Electoral (CNE) en conferencia de prensa. Según el CNE, la participación en el proceso electoral fue del 78%.
El candidato opositor había denunciado horas antes mediante su cuenta de Twitter que se estaba intentando cambiar los resultados de las elecciones de hoy y llamó a sus seguidores a no retirarse de las mesas electorales hasta terminar el conteo de votos. Capriles afirmó también que muchas mesas electorales mostraban resultados distintos a los del 7 de octubre de 2012, cuando fue derrotado por Hugo Chávez.
Maduro afirmó que respetaría los resultados de las elecciones; sin embargo, llamó a sus seguidores a defender "en la calle y en paz la democracia".
Las redes sociales se hicieron eco de múltiples denuncias electorales, entre ellas la presencia de motorizados armados en las afueras de los colegios electorales que evitaban el ingreso para el conteo de votos.
Cuarenta y tres personas fueron detenidas por diversos delitos electorales según informó la CNE en horas de la tarde.
La cuenta de Twitter de Maduro y el fueron usurpadas por piratas informáticos peruanos. Por su parte, el CNE informó que neutralizaron más de 45 intentos de ataque cibernético a su sistema.
=== Resultados publicados por el CNE ===
'''Partido/coalición'''
'''Candidato'''
'''Votos'''
'''Porcentaje'''
25px 25px
50px
7 559 349
25px Acción Democrática25px 25px 25px
50px
7 296 876
50px
Otros partidos
50px
Otros candidatos
38 882
40px
Nulos
Sin datos
'''Total de votos'''
14 895 107
'''Total de actas contabilizadas'''
=== Noticias relacionadas ===
*
*
* |
es | El candidato presidencial Henrique Capriles exigió, cerca de las 7:00pm, a través de su cuenta Twitter "a la rectora Tibisay Lucena el cierre total de las mesas de votación", pues aseguró que estaban "tratando de votar con mesas cerradas"."Alertamos al país y al mundo la intención de querer cambiar la voluntad expresada por el Pueblo", advirtió el candidato.Luego del llamado del Comando Hugo Chávez a sus seguidores de permanecer en la calle, Capriles dijo: "Nadie caiga en las provocaciones y en la incitación a la confrontación del Doctor Loco perdido! (Jorge Rodríguez) Hoy hay un solo Pueblo ganador!".Asimismo, en respuesta a la rueda de prensa del Comando Estratégico Operacional de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (Ceofanb), Capriles expresó: "Mayor General Barrientos, la paz de la República depende del respeto a la voluntad popular expresada".A la hora del cierre de las mesas pidió: "Nadie dejarse intimidar. Testigos y miembros de mesa firmes".En referencia a los comentarios sobre actuación de motorizados en el país, indicó: "El Gobiernito manda motorizados para amedrentar! Nadie se deje! Firmes! Que viva Venezuela! Siguen llegando resultados! Vamos!".El aspirante a la Presidencia de la República ejerció su derecho al voto en el colegio Santo Tomás de Villanueva, en el municipio Baruta, estado Miranda."Ahora va la avalancha. ¡Todos a votar! Estudiantes a votar, todos los que no han votado, como hemos acordado, ahora va la avalancha ¡Avalancha hasta el cierre del proceso de votación!", señaló.Capriles recordó que parte de la estrategia que el Comando Simón Bolívar tenía para este domingo era el voto "graneadito" pero ya era el momento de salir a votar y quedarse hasta el último minuto del proceso."Todos los venezolanos hoy, cualquier atropello como ha sido, algún obstáculo, a tomar la foto y mandar la información", dijo el candidato quien reiteró "los abusos se derrotan participando, siendo protagonistas, saliendo a participar".Resaltó que ha estado vigilante de las denuncias que han ocurrido, como la del voto asistido en el municipio Mara del estado Zulia.Capriles reiteró que el Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) no es un árbitro que cumple su rol realmente, pero eso no significa que hay que dejar de votar este domingo."Por más que existan o se presenten denuncias y no se corrige (por parte del CNE), nadie sabe por quién usted vota. Con los votos se impone la voluntad, lo que el pueblo decida. Hay que sortear abuso, los toldos, el uso de medios públicos, la campaña", manifestó.El candidato presidencial hizo un llamado a los electores a participar en la auditoría ciudadana y defender cada voto. "Nuestra fuerza está en pleno desarrollo", aseveró.En referencia a las denuncias sobre el uso del brazalete tricolor por parte de efectivos de la Guardia Nacional Bolivariana (GNB), Capriles instó al jefe del Comando Estratégico Operacional de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (Ceofanb), mayor general Wilmer Barrientos, y al general Clíver Alcalá, a respetar la ley. "Es la hora de la patria, del pueblo, de demostrar nuestro compromiso con la Constitución", dijo."Creo que la inmensa mayoría de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (FANB) que está desplegada en los centros quiere que el pueblo se exprese y el resultado sea la voz del pueblo", comentó.El candidato presidencial aseguró que será respetuoso del proceso y de la voluntad de pueblo por ser "palabra sagrada". "Cuidado con algunos vivos que pretendan convertir después los centros de votación, a ver cómo hacen alguna trampa. Estamos cumpliendo nuestro rol. Somos actores del proceso. Cada quien cumpla con su trabajo", indicó.Aprovechó la oportunidad para saludar y agradecer a los venezolanos en el exterior todo lo que han hecho para poder votar y les manifestó su deseo de que puedan volver pronto al país.Asimismo, desestimó la cifra de movilización ofrecida por el jefe del Comando de Campaña Comando Hugo Chávez, Jorge Rodríguez. | es | Fila de votantes a la entrada del centro de votación Unidad Educativa Nacional Bolivariana Bicentenaria Republicano, ubicada en el sector San Agustín de la ciudad de ,
El de Venezuela declaró este 14 de abril que el candidato ganó las elecciones presidenciales con el 50,66% de los votos.
El anuncio fue dado pasadas las 11:00 p. m. hora local por los miembros de la Comisión Nacional Electoral (CNE) en conferencia de prensa. Según el CNE, la participación en el proceso electoral fue del 78%.
El candidato opositor había denunciado horas antes mediante su cuenta de Twitter que se estaba intentando cambiar los resultados de las elecciones de hoy y llamó a sus seguidores a no retirarse de las mesas electorales hasta terminar el conteo de votos. Capriles afirmó también que muchas mesas electorales mostraban resultados distintos a los del 7 de octubre de 2012, cuando fue derrotado por Hugo Chávez.
Maduro afirmó que respetaría los resultados de las elecciones; sin embargo, llamó a sus seguidores a defender "en la calle y en paz la democracia".
Las redes sociales se hicieron eco de múltiples denuncias electorales, entre ellas la presencia de motorizados armados en las afueras de los colegios electorales que evitaban el ingreso para el conteo de votos.
Cuarenta y tres personas fueron detenidas por diversos delitos electorales según informó la CNE en horas de la tarde.
La cuenta de Twitter de Maduro y el fueron usurpadas por piratas informáticos peruanos. Por su parte, el CNE informó que neutralizaron más de 45 intentos de ataque cibernético a su sistema.
=== Resultados publicados por el CNE ===
'''Partido/coalición'''
'''Candidato'''
'''Votos'''
'''Porcentaje'''
25px 25px
50px
7 559 349
25px Acción Democrática25px 25px 25px
50px
7 296 876
50px
Otros partidos
50px
Otros candidatos
38 882
40px
Nulos
Sin datos
'''Total de votos'''
14 895 107
'''Total de actas contabilizadas'''
=== Noticias relacionadas ===
*
*
* |
es | NOTICIAS/América Latina
PIDE REUNIRSE A LAS AFUERAS DEL PALACIO
Chavismo convoca al pueblo a defender en la calle y "en paz" la democracia
AFP
El jefe de campaña del chavismo, Jorge Rodríguez, llamó a los venezolanos a defender "en paz, pero en la calle" la democracia y la revolución y los invitó al palacio de Gobierno para acompañar al presidente encargado y candidato oficialista, Nicolás Maduro, tras las elecciones presidenciales.
"Llamamos al pueblo a mantenerse en calma, en paz, pero en la calle defendiendo la patria, defendiendo la revolución, defendiendo la democracia y defendiendo la paz", declaró Rodríguez en una conferencia de prensa.
Además de hacer un llamamiento a esperar con calma el resultado que emita el Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de la elección presidencial de este domingo, Rodríguez aseguró: "reconoceremos el resultado cualquiera que sea".
El también el alcalde del Distrito Capital indicó que "en el supuesto que el comando antichavista gane por un voto" lo reconocerán.
"Pero en el supuesto de que nosotros ganemos al menos por un voto, vamos defender esa victoria con el pueblo de Venezuela", advirtió.
“Permanentes llamados a la violencia”
Consultado sobre lo que implica su llamado a defender la revolución, Rodríguez aseguró que tienen "amplios sectores de la población en las calles" celebrando, expresando su alegría mientras en el comando antichavista "están haciendo permanentes llamados a la violencia y la desestabilización".
"Insistimos en hacer un llamado a la paz, un llamado a la cordura y un llamado a la defensa de la democracia", añadió Rodríguez, quien consideró que la expresión del pueblo "debe ser respetada por todas y por todos".
Aseguró, a renglón seguido, que están convocando al pueblo al palacio de Miraflores, "desde donde el presidente Nicolás Maduro se dirigirá a la nación".
Los venezolanos participaron este domingo en unas elecciones convocadas tras el fallecimiento, el pasado 5 de marzo, del presidente Hugo Chávez, a las que se postularon siete candidatos que Maduro y el dirigente opositor Henrique Capriles lideran en intención de voto. | es | Fila de votantes a la entrada del centro de votación Unidad Educativa Nacional Bolivariana Bicentenaria Republicano, ubicada en el sector San Agustín de la ciudad de ,
El de Venezuela declaró este 14 de abril que el candidato ganó las elecciones presidenciales con el 50,66% de los votos.
El anuncio fue dado pasadas las 11:00 p. m. hora local por los miembros de la Comisión Nacional Electoral (CNE) en conferencia de prensa. Según el CNE, la participación en el proceso electoral fue del 78%.
El candidato opositor había denunciado horas antes mediante su cuenta de Twitter que se estaba intentando cambiar los resultados de las elecciones de hoy y llamó a sus seguidores a no retirarse de las mesas electorales hasta terminar el conteo de votos. Capriles afirmó también que muchas mesas electorales mostraban resultados distintos a los del 7 de octubre de 2012, cuando fue derrotado por Hugo Chávez.
Maduro afirmó que respetaría los resultados de las elecciones; sin embargo, llamó a sus seguidores a defender "en la calle y en paz la democracia".
Las redes sociales se hicieron eco de múltiples denuncias electorales, entre ellas la presencia de motorizados armados en las afueras de los colegios electorales que evitaban el ingreso para el conteo de votos.
Cuarenta y tres personas fueron detenidas por diversos delitos electorales según informó la CNE en horas de la tarde.
La cuenta de Twitter de Maduro y el fueron usurpadas por piratas informáticos peruanos. Por su parte, el CNE informó que neutralizaron más de 45 intentos de ataque cibernético a su sistema.
=== Resultados publicados por el CNE ===
'''Partido/coalición'''
'''Candidato'''
'''Votos'''
'''Porcentaje'''
25px 25px
50px
7 559 349
25px Acción Democrática25px 25px 25px
50px
7 296 876
50px
Otros partidos
50px
Otros candidatos
38 882
40px
Nulos
Sin datos
'''Total de votos'''
14 895 107
'''Total de actas contabilizadas'''
=== Noticias relacionadas ===
*
*
* |
es | Venezuela
CARACAS, 15 Abr. (EUROPA PRESS) -
El jefe del Comando Estratégico Operacional de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (CEOFANB), Wilmer Barrientos, ha informado de que 43 personas han sido detenidas durante las elecciones presidenciales que se han celebrado este domingo en Venezuela por presuntos delitos electorales.
"43 personas han pasado a disposición de la Fiscalía: 29 en Carabobo, seis en Caracas, dos en Vargas, una en Aragua, una en Barinas, una en Bolívar, una en Falcón y una en Monagas", ha detallado, en una rueda de prensa.
Barrientos ha explicado que, excepto en Carabobo, donde un individuo trató de atropellar a un funcionario del Plan República, el resto de los casos se tipifican por ejercicio indebido del voto y usurpación de identidad".
El jefe de la CEOFANB ha destacado el incidente ocurrido por la tarde en el Colegio Aplicación, en Caracas, donde se ha impedido depositar su papeleta en la urna "a varias personas con condiciones especiales que siempre han votado allí", e incluso "han sido agredidas por otras vestidas con franelas blancas con el logo de 'fraude'".
Además, ha revelado que ha habido "pequeñas fallas" en los sectores eléctricos de los estados de Táchira, Trujillo y Mérida que han tenido una "respuesta eficiente" por parte de la empresa estatal Corpoelec y de los efectivos militares que custodian las instalaciones".
A pesar de ello, Barrientos ha afirmado que la jornada electoral ha transcurrido "con absoluta normalidad y sin ningún altercado que entorpezca el proceso", según ha informado la cadena TeleSur.
Además, ha ordenado intensificar las patrullas de la FANB. "A mis compañeros en las regiones estratégicas, de defensa integral, todos atentos, alerta y a actuar contundentemente contra quienes quieren violencia. A llevarle paz y tranquilidad a Venezuela", ha dicho.
Por su parte, el ministro de Interior y Justicia, Néstor Reverol, ha calificado de "extraordinario" el proceso electoral, aunque ha reconocido "hecho aislados". "Queremos llamar al pueblo de Venezuela a que tenga paciencia, haya paz", ha subrayado. | es | Fila de votantes a la entrada del centro de votación Unidad Educativa Nacional Bolivariana Bicentenaria Republicano, ubicada en el sector San Agustín de la ciudad de ,
El de Venezuela declaró este 14 de abril que el candidato ganó las elecciones presidenciales con el 50,66% de los votos.
El anuncio fue dado pasadas las 11:00 p. m. hora local por los miembros de la Comisión Nacional Electoral (CNE) en conferencia de prensa. Según el CNE, la participación en el proceso electoral fue del 78%.
El candidato opositor había denunciado horas antes mediante su cuenta de Twitter que se estaba intentando cambiar los resultados de las elecciones de hoy y llamó a sus seguidores a no retirarse de las mesas electorales hasta terminar el conteo de votos. Capriles afirmó también que muchas mesas electorales mostraban resultados distintos a los del 7 de octubre de 2012, cuando fue derrotado por Hugo Chávez.
Maduro afirmó que respetaría los resultados de las elecciones; sin embargo, llamó a sus seguidores a defender "en la calle y en paz la democracia".
Las redes sociales se hicieron eco de múltiples denuncias electorales, entre ellas la presencia de motorizados armados en las afueras de los colegios electorales que evitaban el ingreso para el conteo de votos.
Cuarenta y tres personas fueron detenidas por diversos delitos electorales según informó la CNE en horas de la tarde.
La cuenta de Twitter de Maduro y el fueron usurpadas por piratas informáticos peruanos. Por su parte, el CNE informó que neutralizaron más de 45 intentos de ataque cibernético a su sistema.
=== Resultados publicados por el CNE ===
'''Partido/coalición'''
'''Candidato'''
'''Votos'''
'''Porcentaje'''
25px 25px
50px
7 559 349
25px Acción Democrática25px 25px 25px
50px
7 296 876
50px
Otros partidos
50px
Otros candidatos
38 882
40px
Nulos
Sin datos
'''Total de votos'''
14 895 107
'''Total de actas contabilizadas'''
=== Noticias relacionadas ===
*
*
* |
es | Comentarios (10)
páginas: 1 |
Por nathan siebel 14.04.2013 10:43 PM Efectivamente, desconectando el trunco principal de la internet no tiene nada que ver con twitter. Los servidores de Twitters se encuentran en San Francisco, New York City, Boston, y San Antonio. Tambien cuentan con un numero ilimitado de servidores virtuales. Parece mas bien que lo que hicieron fue un ensayo de quizas uno de los abominables planes que el G2 cubano tiene para los venezolanos.
Por enrique velasquez 14.04.2013 7:48 PM esto no es logico como si los servidores de twitter.com estuvieran en venezuela.
Por Adolo Delcas 14.04.2013 7:43 PM LLAMA A LA DUDA ESTE ACTO DE SABOTEO, QUE ESTARAN PENSANDO???
Por ALAN ALVAREZ 14.04.2013 7:42 PM LA CONSPIRACION ESTA DENTRO DE TU CABEZA ... PREPARATE PARA VISITAR LA HAYA ...
Por Juan Garcia 14.04.2013 7:40 PM cuando son las cuentas de uds. esta mal, cuando son las cuentas de la oposicion ni se molestan en averiguar...!!!! uds son los que quieren desestabilizar al pais, preocupense por los malandros motorizados que andan rodando por todo el pais, tratando de amedrentar a la gente
Por jorge Ruiz 14.04.2013 7:28 PM Eso tiene otro fin, es que nos creen idiotas?
Por Shary Sulbaran 14.04.2013 7:22 PM Eso esta sospechoso, no será mas bien que se auto haqueron la cuenta para luego bloquear las redes sociales. Perdonen mi paranoia pero con estos fariseos uno nunca sabe.
Por carlos leon leon 14.04.2013 7:18 PM Como mientes estos seres , Por Dios!!
Por Nohemi Parra 14.04.2013 7:13 PM Que ineptitud, mediocridad, incapacidad de esta parranda de locos del gob. no pueden ni controlar una estupidez como la del hackeo, como garantizan el envió de información?? Por Dios!! en el CNE la clave la manejaba cualquiera de la manada, ahora gritan nos "hackearon". Pena ajena
Por Jesse Ortiz 14.04.2013 7:10 PM Tipicos comunistas ! ahora quieren controlar el internet. | es | Fila de votantes a la entrada del centro de votación Unidad Educativa Nacional Bolivariana Bicentenaria Republicano, ubicada en el sector San Agustín de la ciudad de ,
El de Venezuela declaró este 14 de abril que el candidato ganó las elecciones presidenciales con el 50,66% de los votos.
El anuncio fue dado pasadas las 11:00 p. m. hora local por los miembros de la Comisión Nacional Electoral (CNE) en conferencia de prensa. Según el CNE, la participación en el proceso electoral fue del 78%.
El candidato opositor había denunciado horas antes mediante su cuenta de Twitter que se estaba intentando cambiar los resultados de las elecciones de hoy y llamó a sus seguidores a no retirarse de las mesas electorales hasta terminar el conteo de votos. Capriles afirmó también que muchas mesas electorales mostraban resultados distintos a los del 7 de octubre de 2012, cuando fue derrotado por Hugo Chávez.
Maduro afirmó que respetaría los resultados de las elecciones; sin embargo, llamó a sus seguidores a defender "en la calle y en paz la democracia".
Las redes sociales se hicieron eco de múltiples denuncias electorales, entre ellas la presencia de motorizados armados en las afueras de los colegios electorales que evitaban el ingreso para el conteo de votos.
Cuarenta y tres personas fueron detenidas por diversos delitos electorales según informó la CNE en horas de la tarde.
La cuenta de Twitter de Maduro y el fueron usurpadas por piratas informáticos peruanos. Por su parte, el CNE informó que neutralizaron más de 45 intentos de ataque cibernético a su sistema.
=== Resultados publicados por el CNE ===
'''Partido/coalición'''
'''Candidato'''
'''Votos'''
'''Porcentaje'''
25px 25px
50px
7 559 349
25px Acción Democrática25px 25px 25px
50px
7 296 876
50px
Otros partidos
50px
Otros candidatos
38 882
40px
Nulos
Sin datos
'''Total de votos'''
14 895 107
'''Total de actas contabilizadas'''
=== Noticias relacionadas ===
*
*
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es | Sundde activa más de 600 funcionarios en Caracas para fiscalización y distribución de pan
Caracas, 20 de junio de 2017.- Un total de 662 funcionarios de la Superintendencia Nacional de Precios Justos (Sundde) se encuentran en las panaderías del municipio Libertador, en Caracas, a fin de contrarrestar a las mafias instaladas en el sector … | es | Fila de votantes a la entrada del centro de votación Unidad Educativa Nacional Bolivariana Bicentenaria Republicano, ubicada en el sector San Agustín de la ciudad de ,
El de Venezuela declaró este 14 de abril que el candidato ganó las elecciones presidenciales con el 50,66% de los votos.
El anuncio fue dado pasadas las 11:00 p. m. hora local por los miembros de la Comisión Nacional Electoral (CNE) en conferencia de prensa. Según el CNE, la participación en el proceso electoral fue del 78%.
El candidato opositor había denunciado horas antes mediante su cuenta de Twitter que se estaba intentando cambiar los resultados de las elecciones de hoy y llamó a sus seguidores a no retirarse de las mesas electorales hasta terminar el conteo de votos. Capriles afirmó también que muchas mesas electorales mostraban resultados distintos a los del 7 de octubre de 2012, cuando fue derrotado por Hugo Chávez.
Maduro afirmó que respetaría los resultados de las elecciones; sin embargo, llamó a sus seguidores a defender "en la calle y en paz la democracia".
Las redes sociales se hicieron eco de múltiples denuncias electorales, entre ellas la presencia de motorizados armados en las afueras de los colegios electorales que evitaban el ingreso para el conteo de votos.
Cuarenta y tres personas fueron detenidas por diversos delitos electorales según informó la CNE en horas de la tarde.
La cuenta de Twitter de Maduro y el fueron usurpadas por piratas informáticos peruanos. Por su parte, el CNE informó que neutralizaron más de 45 intentos de ataque cibernético a su sistema.
=== Resultados publicados por el CNE ===
'''Partido/coalición'''
'''Candidato'''
'''Votos'''
'''Porcentaje'''
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7 559 349
25px Acción Democrática25px 25px 25px
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7 296 876
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Otros candidatos
38 882
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Nulos
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'''Total de votos'''
14 895 107
'''Total de actas contabilizadas'''
=== Noticias relacionadas ===
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es | El Consejo Nacional Electoral publicó en su página web los resultados de los comicios con 99,17% de las actas escrutadas.
Refiere que Nicolás Maduro obtuvo 7.559.349 votos para un 50,75%. Henrique Capriles obtuvo 7.296.876 votos para un 48,98%. La diferencia entre ambos candidatos es de 1,77%. En este nuevo boletín el candidato oficialista tiene la delantera con 262.473 votos.
El resto de los candidatos se adjudicaron 0,24% de los votos. El porcentaje de votos nulos se obica en 0,44%.
En el primer boletín oficial, la presidenta del ógano electoral Tibisay Lucena ofreció los resultados con 99.12% de las actas escrutadas y una participación "relativa" de 78.71%. Nicolás Maduro obtuvo 7.505.338 de votos representando el 50.66% de los votos mientras que Henrique Capriles, obtuvo 49.07% con 7.270.403 votos. | es | Fila de votantes a la entrada del centro de votación Unidad Educativa Nacional Bolivariana Bicentenaria Republicano, ubicada en el sector San Agustín de la ciudad de ,
El de Venezuela declaró este 14 de abril que el candidato ganó las elecciones presidenciales con el 50,66% de los votos.
El anuncio fue dado pasadas las 11:00 p. m. hora local por los miembros de la Comisión Nacional Electoral (CNE) en conferencia de prensa. Según el CNE, la participación en el proceso electoral fue del 78%.
El candidato opositor había denunciado horas antes mediante su cuenta de Twitter que se estaba intentando cambiar los resultados de las elecciones de hoy y llamó a sus seguidores a no retirarse de las mesas electorales hasta terminar el conteo de votos. Capriles afirmó también que muchas mesas electorales mostraban resultados distintos a los del 7 de octubre de 2012, cuando fue derrotado por Hugo Chávez.
Maduro afirmó que respetaría los resultados de las elecciones; sin embargo, llamó a sus seguidores a defender "en la calle y en paz la democracia".
Las redes sociales se hicieron eco de múltiples denuncias electorales, entre ellas la presencia de motorizados armados en las afueras de los colegios electorales que evitaban el ingreso para el conteo de votos.
Cuarenta y tres personas fueron detenidas por diversos delitos electorales según informó la CNE en horas de la tarde.
La cuenta de Twitter de Maduro y el fueron usurpadas por piratas informáticos peruanos. Por su parte, el CNE informó que neutralizaron más de 45 intentos de ataque cibernético a su sistema.
=== Resultados publicados por el CNE ===
'''Partido/coalición'''
'''Candidato'''
'''Votos'''
'''Porcentaje'''
25px 25px
50px
7 559 349
25px Acción Democrática25px 25px 25px
50px
7 296 876
50px
Otros partidos
50px
Otros candidatos
38 882
40px
Nulos
Sin datos
'''Total de votos'''
14 895 107
'''Total de actas contabilizadas'''
=== Noticias relacionadas ===
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de | Europameister Niederlande hat das Finale der Weltmeisterschaft 2019 in Frankreich erreicht. Im Groupama Stadion von Lyon siegten die Niederländerinnen 1:0 (0:0) nach Verlängerung gegen Deutschland-Bezwinger Schweden und treffen nun auf Topfavorit USA. Bei der zweiten WM-Teilnahme steht Oranje erstmals im Finale. Das entscheidende Tor erzielte Jackie Groenen (99. Minute).
Nach einer äußerst schwachen ersten Hälfte, in der Schweden leichte Vorteile und die einzigen nennenswerten Torchancen durch Stina Blackstenius (13.) und Lina Hurtig (37.) hatte, wurde das Niveau auch nach der Pause nicht viel besser. Das lag vor allem an den Niederländerinnen, bei denen keine Spielidee zu erkennen war. Immerhin bekamen die Torhüterinnen nun etwas zu tun: Zuerst lenkte Sari van Veenendaal einen Schuss von Nilla Fischer an den Pfosten (56.). Auf der anderen Seite war Hedvig Lindahl bei einem Kopfball von Vivianne Miedema zur Stelle - der Ball klatschte an die Querlatte (64.).
Je länger das zweite Halbfinale andauerte, desto mehr lebte das Spiel von der Spannung, doch gerade bei den Niederländerinnen war bis in die Schlussphase der Nervosität auf dieser ungewohnt großen Fußballbühne zu erkennen. Die eingewechselte Shanice van de Sanden zwang Lindahl in der Nachspielzeit zu einer weiteren Glanzparade und so kam es zur Verlängerung, die der neutrale Beobachter sich eher für das hochklassige erste Halbfinale zwischen den USA und England gewünscht hätte.
FRANCK FIFE AFP Jackie Groenen
In der Verlängerung bauten die Schwedinnen jedoch körperlich ab und so wurden die Europameisterinnen besser. Van de Sanden wurde auf der rechten Seite immer stärker und die Abwehr um Fischer wurde zusehends unter Druck gesetzt. Groenen kam etwas zufällig an den Ball, aber ihr Flachschuss aus 20 Metern schlug unhaltbar für Lindahl im linken Eck ein.
Nach dieser Leistung ist die Favoritenrolle im Finale am kommenden Sonntag (17 Uhr Liveticker SPIEGEL ONLINE) in Lyon noch klarer verteilt. Titelverteidiger USA ist mit der vorhanden Athletik jederzeit in der Lage, die Niederlande unter Druck zu setzen. Im Spiel um Platz drei trifft Schweden am Samstag in Nizza auf England.
Niederlande - Schweden 1:0 (0:0) n.V.
1:0 Groenen (99.)
Niederlande: Van Veenendaal - van Lunteren, van der Gragt, Bloodworth, van Dongen - Groenen, van de Donk, Spitse - Beerensteyn (72. van de Sanden), Miedema, Martens (46. Roord)
Schweden: Lindahl - Glas, Fischer, Sembrandt, Eriksson (111. Andersson) - Rubensson (79. Zigiotti), Asllani, Seger - Jakobsson, Blackstenius (111. Larsson), Hurtig (79. Janogy)
Schiedsrichterin: Beaudoin (Kanada)
Gelbe Karten: Spitse, van de Donk - Zigiotti
Zuschauer: 48.452 | de | Das Finale der Frauen-Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2019 bestreiten die Titelverteidigerinnen aus den Vereinigten Staaten und die amtierenden Europameisterinnen aus den Niederlanden. Die Vereinigten Staaten setzten sich am 2. Juli mit 2:1 gegen England durch. Das zweite Halbfinale gewannen am 3. Juli die Niederländerinnen in der Verlängerung gegen Schweden mit 1:0.
;England – Vereinigte Staaten: 1:2 (1:2)
Ohne Torjägerin Megan Rapinoe liefen die Vereinigten Staaten vor 53.000 Zuschauern im Stade de Lyon auf. Auf ihrer Position spielte Christen Press. Die Amerikanerinnen dominierten die Engländerinnen in den ersten 30 Minuten. Bereits nach vier Minuten musste die englische Torhüterin Carly Telford – Karen Bardsley musste verletzungsbedingt pausieren – die erste Großchance der Amerikanerinnen durch Rose Lavelle abwehren.
Der Kopfball zum 0:1 entstand aus einem langen Pass auf Tobin Heath von rechts, die den Ball jedoch weiterlaufen ließ auf die Rechtsverteidigerin Kelley O′Hara. Deren Flanke wurde durch keine der englischen Verteidigerinnen abgefangen, sodass Press am langen Pfosten stehend zum Führungstreffer kam.
Nach dem Tor wurden die Engländerinnen plötzlich stark. Ein von der rechten Seite ausgehender Diagonalpass von Keira Walsh gelangte auf die ungedeckte Beth Mead. Diese flankte auf Ellen White, die den Ball in der 19. Minute im langen Eck versenkte. Ausgleich.
In der 32. Minute gab Lindsey Horan den Ball ab an Mittelstürmerin Alex Morgan am Elfmeterpunkt. Ihr Kopfball ging an der englischen Ersatztorfrau Carly Telford vorbei zum 2:1-Endstand.
In der zweiten Spielhälfte hatten die Amerikanerinnen den vermeintlichen Ausgleich hinzunehmen, doch der Videoassistent entschied in der 67. Minute richtig auf Abseitsposition. Und in der 84. Minute war es wieder Englands Trauma, das eine Niederlage festmachte: Der von Kapitänin Steph Houghton verschossene Elfmeter war keine wirkliche Prüfung für die amerikanische Torhüterin Alyssa Naeher.
;Niederlande – Schweden: 1:0 (0:0; 0:0)
Die Niederländerinnen trafen im ersten Halbfinale vor 48.152 Zuschauern auf die Schwedinnen. Wegen der gelbe Karte gegen Fridolina Rolfo stand bei den Schwedinnen auf der linken Stürmerposition Lina Hurtig. Bei den Niederländerinnen war zunächst Lineth Beerensteyn statt Shanice van de Sanden auf dem Platz.
Die Schwedinnen kamen zunächst besser ins Spiel. In der 13. Minute erspielte Sofia Jakobsson, die gegen Deutschland im Viertelfinale den Ausgleich zum 1:1 erzielt hatte, eine gute Torchance. Ihren kraftvollen Schuss konnte die niederländische Torhüterin Sari van Veenendal erst im Nachfassen kontrollieren. Doch wegen gut aufgestellter Abwehren kamen die Mannschaften nur selten in den gegnerischen Strafaum.
Auch in der zweiten Halbzeit waren Torchancen Mangelware. In der 56. Minute konnte van Veenendal den Schuss von Nilla Fischer gerade noch an den Pfosten ablenken. In der 64. hatten die Niederländerinnen eine Chance. Ein von Sherida Spitse getretener Eckball senkte sich auf die freistehende Vivianne Miedema, deren Kopfball Schwedens Torhüterin Hedvig Lindahl an die Querlatte prallte. Doch trotz einer inzwischen spannenderen Partie konnte in der Schlussphase keine Mannschaft die Oberhand erlangen. In der Nachspielzeit konnte van de Sanden eine Torchance nicht verwerten.
In der Verlängerung verließ die Schwedinnen die Kraft; die Niederländerinnen wurden insbesondere auf der rechten Seite durch van de Sanden immer offensiver. Den Siegtreffer für die Niederlande erzielte die in der Bundesliga beim 1. FFC Frankfurt spielende Jackie Groenen in der 99. Minute. Ihr Schuss aus 20 Metern war für Lindahl unhaltbar und landete im linken Eck.
;Rücktritt von Lena Goeßling
Die 106-fache Nationalspielerin (2017)
Unterdessen hat die 106-fache Nationalspielerin Lena Goeßling ihren Rücktritt aus der deutschen Frauennationalmannschaft erklärt. Die 33-Jährige war 2008 erstmals in die Nationalmannschaft berufen worden und erzielte zehn Länderspieltore. Sie wurde 2013 Europameisterin und 2016 Olympiasiegerin.
Der Bild-Zeitung sagte die beim VfL Wolfsburg spielende Goeßling, dass ihr Rücktritt durch die Einsatzzeit bei der WM beeinflusst worden sei. Sie habe außerdem gemerkt, dass Bundestrainerin Martina Voss-Tecklenburg nicht auf sie gesetzt habe. Im verlorenen Viertelfinalspiel gegen Schweden kam Goeßling nicht zum Einsatz. |
de | Die Fußballerinnen aus den Niederlanden haben zum ersten Mal ein WM-Finale erreicht und treffen dort am 6. Juli in Lyon auf Titelverteidiger USA. Die Mannschaft der niederländischen Trainerin Sarina Wiegmann setzte sich im Halbfinale knapp mit 1:0 (0:0) nach Verlängerung gegen Schweden durch. Das Siegtor für die Europameisterinnen erzielte vor 48.452 Zuschauern Jackie Groenen vom Bundesligisten 1. FFC Frankfurt in der 99. Minute.
Die Schwedinnen traten nach dem 2:1-Sieg gegen Deutschland nur leicht verändert an. Für die gelbgesperrte Fridolina Rolfö übernahm Lina Hurtig die Offensivposition auf der linken Seite. Auch Trainerin Wiegmann wechselte im Vergleich zum 2:0 gegen Italien im Viertelfinale nur einmal. Offensivakteurin Shanice van de Sanden musste ihren Platz in der Startelf für Lineth Beerensteyn räumen.
Starke schwedische Defensive
Nach eher vorsichtigem Abtasten zu Beginn erspielten sich die Schwedinnen mehr und mehr Feldvorteile. Die erste gute Chance hatte Sofia Jakobsson, die gegen die DFB-Auswahl das 1:1 markiert hatte. Von halbrechts zog die Außenstürmerin so wuchtig ab, dass Oranje-Keeperin Sari van Veenendaal den Ball erst im Nachfassen unter Kontrolle brachte (13.). Ansonsten tat sich vor den Strafräumen wenig. Auch weil der Europameister sich gegen die starke schwedische Defensive um Nilla Fischer nicht durchsetzen konnte.
Die Partie erreichte nicht einmal ansatzweise das Niveau des ersten Halbfinales zwischen den USA und England am Tag zuvor. In der 56. Minute wären die Skandinavierinnen dann fast in Führung gegangen, doch van Veenendaal konnte einen Schuss der ehemaligen Wolfsburgerin Fischer gerade noch an den Pfosten lenken.
Plötzlich hatten auch die Oranje Leeuwinnen die erste Chance. Nach einer Ecke von Sherida Spitse kam Torjägerin Vivianne Miedema frei zum Kopfball und zwang Hedvig Lindahl im schwedischen Tor zu einer Glanzparade. In der Schlussphase wurde die Partie zumindest spannender, ohne dass sich ein Team einen entscheidenden Vorteil erspielen konnte. Van de Sanden hätte in der Nachspielzeit fast noch den Siegtreffer erzielt, scheiterte aber auch an Lindahl. In der Verlängerung gelang Groenen dann die Entscheidung. | de | Das Finale der Frauen-Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2019 bestreiten die Titelverteidigerinnen aus den Vereinigten Staaten und die amtierenden Europameisterinnen aus den Niederlanden. Die Vereinigten Staaten setzten sich am 2. Juli mit 2:1 gegen England durch. Das zweite Halbfinale gewannen am 3. Juli die Niederländerinnen in der Verlängerung gegen Schweden mit 1:0.
;England – Vereinigte Staaten: 1:2 (1:2)
Ohne Torjägerin Megan Rapinoe liefen die Vereinigten Staaten vor 53.000 Zuschauern im Stade de Lyon auf. Auf ihrer Position spielte Christen Press. Die Amerikanerinnen dominierten die Engländerinnen in den ersten 30 Minuten. Bereits nach vier Minuten musste die englische Torhüterin Carly Telford – Karen Bardsley musste verletzungsbedingt pausieren – die erste Großchance der Amerikanerinnen durch Rose Lavelle abwehren.
Der Kopfball zum 0:1 entstand aus einem langen Pass auf Tobin Heath von rechts, die den Ball jedoch weiterlaufen ließ auf die Rechtsverteidigerin Kelley O′Hara. Deren Flanke wurde durch keine der englischen Verteidigerinnen abgefangen, sodass Press am langen Pfosten stehend zum Führungstreffer kam.
Nach dem Tor wurden die Engländerinnen plötzlich stark. Ein von der rechten Seite ausgehender Diagonalpass von Keira Walsh gelangte auf die ungedeckte Beth Mead. Diese flankte auf Ellen White, die den Ball in der 19. Minute im langen Eck versenkte. Ausgleich.
In der 32. Minute gab Lindsey Horan den Ball ab an Mittelstürmerin Alex Morgan am Elfmeterpunkt. Ihr Kopfball ging an der englischen Ersatztorfrau Carly Telford vorbei zum 2:1-Endstand.
In der zweiten Spielhälfte hatten die Amerikanerinnen den vermeintlichen Ausgleich hinzunehmen, doch der Videoassistent entschied in der 67. Minute richtig auf Abseitsposition. Und in der 84. Minute war es wieder Englands Trauma, das eine Niederlage festmachte: Der von Kapitänin Steph Houghton verschossene Elfmeter war keine wirkliche Prüfung für die amerikanische Torhüterin Alyssa Naeher.
;Niederlande – Schweden: 1:0 (0:0; 0:0)
Die Niederländerinnen trafen im ersten Halbfinale vor 48.152 Zuschauern auf die Schwedinnen. Wegen der gelbe Karte gegen Fridolina Rolfo stand bei den Schwedinnen auf der linken Stürmerposition Lina Hurtig. Bei den Niederländerinnen war zunächst Lineth Beerensteyn statt Shanice van de Sanden auf dem Platz.
Die Schwedinnen kamen zunächst besser ins Spiel. In der 13. Minute erspielte Sofia Jakobsson, die gegen Deutschland im Viertelfinale den Ausgleich zum 1:1 erzielt hatte, eine gute Torchance. Ihren kraftvollen Schuss konnte die niederländische Torhüterin Sari van Veenendal erst im Nachfassen kontrollieren. Doch wegen gut aufgestellter Abwehren kamen die Mannschaften nur selten in den gegnerischen Strafaum.
Auch in der zweiten Halbzeit waren Torchancen Mangelware. In der 56. Minute konnte van Veenendal den Schuss von Nilla Fischer gerade noch an den Pfosten ablenken. In der 64. hatten die Niederländerinnen eine Chance. Ein von Sherida Spitse getretener Eckball senkte sich auf die freistehende Vivianne Miedema, deren Kopfball Schwedens Torhüterin Hedvig Lindahl an die Querlatte prallte. Doch trotz einer inzwischen spannenderen Partie konnte in der Schlussphase keine Mannschaft die Oberhand erlangen. In der Nachspielzeit konnte van de Sanden eine Torchance nicht verwerten.
In der Verlängerung verließ die Schwedinnen die Kraft; die Niederländerinnen wurden insbesondere auf der rechten Seite durch van de Sanden immer offensiver. Den Siegtreffer für die Niederlande erzielte die in der Bundesliga beim 1. FFC Frankfurt spielende Jackie Groenen in der 99. Minute. Ihr Schuss aus 20 Metern war für Lindahl unhaltbar und landete im linken Eck.
;Rücktritt von Lena Goeßling
Die 106-fache Nationalspielerin (2017)
Unterdessen hat die 106-fache Nationalspielerin Lena Goeßling ihren Rücktritt aus der deutschen Frauennationalmannschaft erklärt. Die 33-Jährige war 2008 erstmals in die Nationalmannschaft berufen worden und erzielte zehn Länderspieltore. Sie wurde 2013 Europameisterin und 2016 Olympiasiegerin.
Der Bild-Zeitung sagte die beim VfL Wolfsburg spielende Goeßling, dass ihr Rücktritt durch die Einsatzzeit bei der WM beeinflusst worden sei. Sie habe außerdem gemerkt, dass Bundestrainerin Martina Voss-Tecklenburg nicht auf sie gesetzt habe. Im verlorenen Viertelfinalspiel gegen Schweden kam Goeßling nicht zum Einsatz. |
de | Die USA stehen zum dritten Mal in Folge und zum fünften Mal insgesamt im Finale einer Weltmeisterschaft. Nach Gastgeber Frankreich haben sie im Halbfinale auch England besiegt. Dabei mussten sie beim 2:1 (2:1)-Erfolg mit viel englischer Gegenwehr leben.
Denn es lief wie so oft bei dieser WM für das englische Team: Wenn es wichtig wurde, war Ellen White da. Nach einem sehenswerten Pass von Keira Walsh erzielte sie in der 67. Minute den Ausgleich. Doch da sie minimal im Abseits stand, erkannte Schiedsrichterin Edina Alves Batista den Treffer wieder ab.
Die Angreiferin machte weiter und holte in der 79. Minute einen Elfmeter raus. Doch US-Keeperin Alyssa Naeher war in der richtigen Ecke und hielt den schwach geschossenen Ball von Mannschaftskapitänin Steph Houghton. Es war der dritte vergebene englische Elfmeter bei vier Versuchen.
Spätestens als Millie Bright in der 87. Minute mit Gelb-Rot des Feldes verwiesen wurde, war der englische Finaltraum vorbei. Die US-Defensive hielt stand.
Jean-Philippe Ksiazek / AFP Alyssa Naeher hält den Elfmeter von Steph Houghton - und damit den Sieg fest
Die Grundlage für den Halbfinalsieg hatten die US-Amerikanerinnen früh geschaffen, als sie die erste halbe Stunde dieser Partie dominierten und gleich zwei Treffer erzielten. Und das ohne ihre Starspielerin Megan Rapinoe, die überraschend nicht in der Startelf stand. Für sie startete Christen Press und machte sich schon früh daran, Rapinoes Rolle als Goalgetterin bestmöglich auszufüllen.
Rose Lavelle spielte einen langen Ball auf der rechten Seite auf Tobin Heath, die ihn jedoch einfach durchließ, so dass die durchstartende Rechtsverteidigerin Kelley O'Hara ihn bekam und flankte. Keine englische Spielerin kam an den Ball und Press konnte am langen Pfosten unbedrängt die Führung köpfen (10. Minute).
Völlig aus dem Nichts waren dann plötzlich die bis dahin komplett unterlegenen Engländerinnen da. Mit einem Diagonalball von der rechten Seite fand Keira Walsh die viel zu frei stehende Beth Mead. Die nutzte ihren Platz, um auf Ellen White zu flanken, die den Ball mit einem sehenswerten Finish ins lange Eck schoss (19.).
Doch die USA belohnten sich ein zweites Mal, als Lindsey Horan den Ball mit viel Gefühl zu Mittelstürmerin Alex Morgan chippte, die den Ball etwa vom Elfmeterpunkt aus mit einem wuchtigen Kopfball an Englands Torhüterin Carly Telford vorbeibrachte (32.). Es war der frühe Siegtreffer in dieser Partie.
Die USA stehen somit als erster Finalist fest. Auf wen das Team im Finale am Sonntag (17 Uhr, Liveticker SPIEGEL ONLINE) in Lyon trifft, entscheidet sich im zweiten Halbfinale am Mittwoch zwischen den Niederlanden und Schweden (21 Uhr, Liveticker SPIEGEL ONLINE).
England - USA 1:2 (1:2)
0:1 Press (10.)
1:1 White (19.)
1:2 Morgan (32.)
England: Telford - Bronze, Houghton, Bright, Stokes - Walsh (71. Moore), Parris, Scott, Daly (89. Stanway), Mead (58. Kirby) - White
USA: Naeher - O'Hara (87. Krieger), Dahlkemper, Sauerbrunn, Dunn - Lavelle (65. Mewis), Ertz, Horan - Heath (80. Lloyd), Morgan, Press
Schiedsrichterin: Edina Alves Batista (Brasilien)
Gelbe Karten: - / Horan
Gelb-Rot: Bright | de | Das Finale der Frauen-Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2019 bestreiten die Titelverteidigerinnen aus den Vereinigten Staaten und die amtierenden Europameisterinnen aus den Niederlanden. Die Vereinigten Staaten setzten sich am 2. Juli mit 2:1 gegen England durch. Das zweite Halbfinale gewannen am 3. Juli die Niederländerinnen in der Verlängerung gegen Schweden mit 1:0.
;England – Vereinigte Staaten: 1:2 (1:2)
Ohne Torjägerin Megan Rapinoe liefen die Vereinigten Staaten vor 53.000 Zuschauern im Stade de Lyon auf. Auf ihrer Position spielte Christen Press. Die Amerikanerinnen dominierten die Engländerinnen in den ersten 30 Minuten. Bereits nach vier Minuten musste die englische Torhüterin Carly Telford – Karen Bardsley musste verletzungsbedingt pausieren – die erste Großchance der Amerikanerinnen durch Rose Lavelle abwehren.
Der Kopfball zum 0:1 entstand aus einem langen Pass auf Tobin Heath von rechts, die den Ball jedoch weiterlaufen ließ auf die Rechtsverteidigerin Kelley O′Hara. Deren Flanke wurde durch keine der englischen Verteidigerinnen abgefangen, sodass Press am langen Pfosten stehend zum Führungstreffer kam.
Nach dem Tor wurden die Engländerinnen plötzlich stark. Ein von der rechten Seite ausgehender Diagonalpass von Keira Walsh gelangte auf die ungedeckte Beth Mead. Diese flankte auf Ellen White, die den Ball in der 19. Minute im langen Eck versenkte. Ausgleich.
In der 32. Minute gab Lindsey Horan den Ball ab an Mittelstürmerin Alex Morgan am Elfmeterpunkt. Ihr Kopfball ging an der englischen Ersatztorfrau Carly Telford vorbei zum 2:1-Endstand.
In der zweiten Spielhälfte hatten die Amerikanerinnen den vermeintlichen Ausgleich hinzunehmen, doch der Videoassistent entschied in der 67. Minute richtig auf Abseitsposition. Und in der 84. Minute war es wieder Englands Trauma, das eine Niederlage festmachte: Der von Kapitänin Steph Houghton verschossene Elfmeter war keine wirkliche Prüfung für die amerikanische Torhüterin Alyssa Naeher.
;Niederlande – Schweden: 1:0 (0:0; 0:0)
Die Niederländerinnen trafen im ersten Halbfinale vor 48.152 Zuschauern auf die Schwedinnen. Wegen der gelbe Karte gegen Fridolina Rolfo stand bei den Schwedinnen auf der linken Stürmerposition Lina Hurtig. Bei den Niederländerinnen war zunächst Lineth Beerensteyn statt Shanice van de Sanden auf dem Platz.
Die Schwedinnen kamen zunächst besser ins Spiel. In der 13. Minute erspielte Sofia Jakobsson, die gegen Deutschland im Viertelfinale den Ausgleich zum 1:1 erzielt hatte, eine gute Torchance. Ihren kraftvollen Schuss konnte die niederländische Torhüterin Sari van Veenendal erst im Nachfassen kontrollieren. Doch wegen gut aufgestellter Abwehren kamen die Mannschaften nur selten in den gegnerischen Strafaum.
Auch in der zweiten Halbzeit waren Torchancen Mangelware. In der 56. Minute konnte van Veenendal den Schuss von Nilla Fischer gerade noch an den Pfosten ablenken. In der 64. hatten die Niederländerinnen eine Chance. Ein von Sherida Spitse getretener Eckball senkte sich auf die freistehende Vivianne Miedema, deren Kopfball Schwedens Torhüterin Hedvig Lindahl an die Querlatte prallte. Doch trotz einer inzwischen spannenderen Partie konnte in der Schlussphase keine Mannschaft die Oberhand erlangen. In der Nachspielzeit konnte van de Sanden eine Torchance nicht verwerten.
In der Verlängerung verließ die Schwedinnen die Kraft; die Niederländerinnen wurden insbesondere auf der rechten Seite durch van de Sanden immer offensiver. Den Siegtreffer für die Niederlande erzielte die in der Bundesliga beim 1. FFC Frankfurt spielende Jackie Groenen in der 99. Minute. Ihr Schuss aus 20 Metern war für Lindahl unhaltbar und landete im linken Eck.
;Rücktritt von Lena Goeßling
Die 106-fache Nationalspielerin (2017)
Unterdessen hat die 106-fache Nationalspielerin Lena Goeßling ihren Rücktritt aus der deutschen Frauennationalmannschaft erklärt. Die 33-Jährige war 2008 erstmals in die Nationalmannschaft berufen worden und erzielte zehn Länderspieltore. Sie wurde 2013 Europameisterin und 2016 Olympiasiegerin.
Der Bild-Zeitung sagte die beim VfL Wolfsburg spielende Goeßling, dass ihr Rücktritt durch die Einsatzzeit bei der WM beeinflusst worden sei. Sie habe außerdem gemerkt, dass Bundestrainerin Martina Voss-Tecklenburg nicht auf sie gesetzt habe. Im verlorenen Viertelfinalspiel gegen Schweden kam Goeßling nicht zum Einsatz. |
de | Mittelfeldspielerin Lena Goeßling hat fünf Tage nach dem Viertelfinal-Aus bei der Fußball-WM ihre Nationalmannschaftskarriere für beendet erklärt. Wie die 33-Jährige vom Double-Gewinner VfL Wolfsburg auf der Website des Deutschen Fußball-Bundes (DFB) erklärte, werde sie "in Zukunft nicht mehr für die Nationalmannschaft zur Verfügung" stehen.
Schon während des Turniers habe sie sich mit dem Gedanken beschäftigt: "Mir war es wichtig, das Ende des Kapitels Nationalmannschaft selbst zu bestimmen", sagte sie. "Für mich ist jetzt der richtige Zeitpunkt gekommen, ab sofort liegt mein Fokus auf dem Verein. Ich durfte viele tolle Momente in der Nationalmannschaft erleben und bin dankbar, ein Teil dieser Geschichte gewesen zu sein."
Die Olympiasiegerin von 2016 und Europameisterin von 2013 bestritt seit ihrem Debüt 2008 insgesamt 106 Länderspiele (zehn Tore), bei der WM in Frankreich kam die erfahrenste Spielerin im Kader von Bundestrainerin Martina Voss-Tecklenburg aber nicht über die Reservistenrolle hinaus.
"Mein Rücktritt aus der Nationalmannschaft hat schon mit der Einsatzzeit während der WM zu tun. Und dazu habe ich gemerkt, dass die Trainerin nicht auf mich gesetzt hat", sagte Goeßling der "Bild"-Zeitung. Das Verpassen des olympischen Fußballturniers 2020 in Tokio habe nur eine kleine Rolle bei ihrer Entscheidung gespielt.
Bundestrainerin Voss-Tecklenburg zollte Goeßling "großen Respekt" für ihre Entscheidung: "Sie hat für die Mannschaft stets alles gegeben und war für die jüngeren Spielerinnen auf und neben dem Platz immer ein sehr gutes Vorbild. Auch wenn Lena bei der WM in Frankreich nicht oft gespielt hat, ist sie während des gesamten Turniers vorangegangen und hat die jungen Spielerinnen vorbildlich unterstützt."
Bei der Viertelfinal-Niederlage gegen Schweden am Samstag (1:2), die gleichbedeutend war mit dem Verpassen der Olympia-Qualifikation für Tokio 2020, saß Goeßling die komplette Spielzeit auf der Bank. | de | Das Finale der Frauen-Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2019 bestreiten die Titelverteidigerinnen aus den Vereinigten Staaten und die amtierenden Europameisterinnen aus den Niederlanden. Die Vereinigten Staaten setzten sich am 2. Juli mit 2:1 gegen England durch. Das zweite Halbfinale gewannen am 3. Juli die Niederländerinnen in der Verlängerung gegen Schweden mit 1:0.
;England – Vereinigte Staaten: 1:2 (1:2)
Ohne Torjägerin Megan Rapinoe liefen die Vereinigten Staaten vor 53.000 Zuschauern im Stade de Lyon auf. Auf ihrer Position spielte Christen Press. Die Amerikanerinnen dominierten die Engländerinnen in den ersten 30 Minuten. Bereits nach vier Minuten musste die englische Torhüterin Carly Telford – Karen Bardsley musste verletzungsbedingt pausieren – die erste Großchance der Amerikanerinnen durch Rose Lavelle abwehren.
Der Kopfball zum 0:1 entstand aus einem langen Pass auf Tobin Heath von rechts, die den Ball jedoch weiterlaufen ließ auf die Rechtsverteidigerin Kelley O′Hara. Deren Flanke wurde durch keine der englischen Verteidigerinnen abgefangen, sodass Press am langen Pfosten stehend zum Führungstreffer kam.
Nach dem Tor wurden die Engländerinnen plötzlich stark. Ein von der rechten Seite ausgehender Diagonalpass von Keira Walsh gelangte auf die ungedeckte Beth Mead. Diese flankte auf Ellen White, die den Ball in der 19. Minute im langen Eck versenkte. Ausgleich.
In der 32. Minute gab Lindsey Horan den Ball ab an Mittelstürmerin Alex Morgan am Elfmeterpunkt. Ihr Kopfball ging an der englischen Ersatztorfrau Carly Telford vorbei zum 2:1-Endstand.
In der zweiten Spielhälfte hatten die Amerikanerinnen den vermeintlichen Ausgleich hinzunehmen, doch der Videoassistent entschied in der 67. Minute richtig auf Abseitsposition. Und in der 84. Minute war es wieder Englands Trauma, das eine Niederlage festmachte: Der von Kapitänin Steph Houghton verschossene Elfmeter war keine wirkliche Prüfung für die amerikanische Torhüterin Alyssa Naeher.
;Niederlande – Schweden: 1:0 (0:0; 0:0)
Die Niederländerinnen trafen im ersten Halbfinale vor 48.152 Zuschauern auf die Schwedinnen. Wegen der gelbe Karte gegen Fridolina Rolfo stand bei den Schwedinnen auf der linken Stürmerposition Lina Hurtig. Bei den Niederländerinnen war zunächst Lineth Beerensteyn statt Shanice van de Sanden auf dem Platz.
Die Schwedinnen kamen zunächst besser ins Spiel. In der 13. Minute erspielte Sofia Jakobsson, die gegen Deutschland im Viertelfinale den Ausgleich zum 1:1 erzielt hatte, eine gute Torchance. Ihren kraftvollen Schuss konnte die niederländische Torhüterin Sari van Veenendal erst im Nachfassen kontrollieren. Doch wegen gut aufgestellter Abwehren kamen die Mannschaften nur selten in den gegnerischen Strafaum.
Auch in der zweiten Halbzeit waren Torchancen Mangelware. In der 56. Minute konnte van Veenendal den Schuss von Nilla Fischer gerade noch an den Pfosten ablenken. In der 64. hatten die Niederländerinnen eine Chance. Ein von Sherida Spitse getretener Eckball senkte sich auf die freistehende Vivianne Miedema, deren Kopfball Schwedens Torhüterin Hedvig Lindahl an die Querlatte prallte. Doch trotz einer inzwischen spannenderen Partie konnte in der Schlussphase keine Mannschaft die Oberhand erlangen. In der Nachspielzeit konnte van de Sanden eine Torchance nicht verwerten.
In der Verlängerung verließ die Schwedinnen die Kraft; die Niederländerinnen wurden insbesondere auf der rechten Seite durch van de Sanden immer offensiver. Den Siegtreffer für die Niederlande erzielte die in der Bundesliga beim 1. FFC Frankfurt spielende Jackie Groenen in der 99. Minute. Ihr Schuss aus 20 Metern war für Lindahl unhaltbar und landete im linken Eck.
;Rücktritt von Lena Goeßling
Die 106-fache Nationalspielerin (2017)
Unterdessen hat die 106-fache Nationalspielerin Lena Goeßling ihren Rücktritt aus der deutschen Frauennationalmannschaft erklärt. Die 33-Jährige war 2008 erstmals in die Nationalmannschaft berufen worden und erzielte zehn Länderspieltore. Sie wurde 2013 Europameisterin und 2016 Olympiasiegerin.
Der Bild-Zeitung sagte die beim VfL Wolfsburg spielende Goeßling, dass ihr Rücktritt durch die Einsatzzeit bei der WM beeinflusst worden sei. Sie habe außerdem gemerkt, dass Bundestrainerin Martina Voss-Tecklenburg nicht auf sie gesetzt habe. Im verlorenen Viertelfinalspiel gegen Schweden kam Goeßling nicht zum Einsatz. |
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'''Duisburg (Deutschland), 09.05.2005''' - Der deutsche Fußballzweitligist MSV Duisburg hat Tobias Willi vom SC Freiburg verpflichtet.
Der 25-jährige stand noch bei den Breisgauern unter Vertrag, wurde aber bereits in der Winterpause an den österreichischen Verein Austria Salzburg ausgeliehen. Willi soll bis 2006 bei den Duisburgern bleiben und ist bereits die dritte Neuverpflichtung des Tabellenzweiten für die neue Saison. Vor ihm wurden bereits Markus Hausweiler von Borussia Mönchengladbach und Razundara Tjikuzu, der zuletzt bei Hansa Rostock spielte, als Neuzugang vorgestellt. |
de | Veröffentlicht am 09.05.2005 um 12:51 Uhr Quelle: dpa
SC Freiburg löst Vertrag mit Willi auf - Wechsel zum MSV Duisburg
Tobias Willi kehrt nicht zum Bundesliga-Absteiger
SC Freiburg zurück und wechselt zum MSV Duisburg. Der Sportclub gab
am Montag bekannt, dass der bis zum 30. Juni 2006 laufende Vertrag
mit dem 25-jährigen Fußballprofi aufgelöst wird. Willi war zuletzt an
den österreichischen Erstligisten Austria Salzburg ausgeliehen. In
Duisburg erhält der Profi einen Vertrag über zwei Jahre.
Willi bestritt für Freiburg 105 Erstligaspiele und wurde meistens
auf der rechten Außenbahn eingesetzt. In Duisburg ist er nach Markus
Hausweiler (Borussia Mönchengladbach) und Razundara Tjikuzu (zuletzt
Hansa Rostock) der dritte Neuzugang.
Weitere Informationen zu:
SC Freiburg MSV Duisburg Tobias Willi
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'''Duisburg (Deutschland), 09.05.2005''' - Der deutsche Fußballzweitligist MSV Duisburg hat Tobias Willi vom SC Freiburg verpflichtet.
Der 25-jährige stand noch bei den Breisgauern unter Vertrag, wurde aber bereits in der Winterpause an den österreichischen Verein Austria Salzburg ausgeliehen. Willi soll bis 2006 bei den Duisburgern bleiben und ist bereits die dritte Neuverpflichtung des Tabellenzweiten für die neue Saison. Vor ihm wurden bereits Markus Hausweiler von Borussia Mönchengladbach und Razundara Tjikuzu, der zuletzt bei Hansa Rostock spielte, als Neuzugang vorgestellt. |
de | Vorbestrafter Sexualtäter tötet Neunjährigen
München - Ein vorbestrafter Sexualverbrecher hat einen neun Jahre alten Jungen aus München missbraucht und erstickt.
Der neunjährige Peter wurde am Freitag in München tot gefunden.
Der geständige Wiederholungstäter warf das tote Kind in einen Müllcontainer, am Freitagnachmittag wurde die Leiche entdeckt, wie die Polizei am Abend mitteilte.
Der 28-Jährige habe bereits im Oktober 1994 in Regensburg einen elfjährigen Jungen mit 70 Messerstichen getötet. Nach seiner Festnahme in München gab der Mann an, den kleinen Peter aus dem Stadtteil Neuperlach nach sexuellen Handlungen erstickt, in einen Plastiksack verpackt und in einen Müllcontainer geworfen zu haben. Tatort war das Zimmer des Verdächtigen in einer Sozialunterkunft.
Der Vater des getöteten Jungen und der mutmaßliche Mörder kannten sich aus dem Gefängnis, berichtete Kriminaloberrat Harald Pickert. Auch das Opfer muss seinen späteren Mörder gekannt haben, ergaben die Ermittlungen. Peter war am Donnerstagmittag zum letzten Mal lebend gesehen worden. Er war mit dem Schulbus bis in die Nähe seiner Wohnung gefahren. Der Busfahrer sah ihn Polizeiangaben zufolge noch zum Wohnhaus seiner Eltern gehen, dort tauchte er aber nicht auf.
Der 28-Jährige hat das Kind bisherigen Ermittlungen zufolge mit zu seiner Sozialunterkunft genommen und dort als seinen Sohn ausgegeben. In seinem Zimmer habe er ihn dann sexuell missbraucht, berichtete Pickert. Als der Bub drohte, seinen Eltern davon zu erzählen, habe ihn der Mann erstickt und die Leiche auf dem Gelände der Wohnanlage in den Container geworfen.
In Peters Familie verkehrten noch mehrere andere, zum Teil wegen Sexualdelikten vorbestrafte Ex-Häftlinge, sagte Pickert. Für den Mord an dem Jungen in Regensburg war der Täter 1995 vom dortigen Landgericht zu einer Jugendstrafe von neun Jahren verurteilt worden. Die Haft verlängerte sich laut Polizei noch um ein halbes Jahr, weil er im Gefängnis einen früheren sexuellen Übergriff auf ein Kind gestand. Im April 2004 wurde der Mann aus der Haft entlassen und war laut Polizei regelmäßig in der Familie des Jungen zu Besuch. Die Polizei will jetzt überprüfen, ob der Mann seit April 2004 für weitere Sexualdelikte in Frage kommt.
Nach seiner Entlassung waren dem Mann mehrere Auflagen gemacht worden, unter anderem der Besuch einer Therapie. Diese Therapie habe er aber nicht gemacht. „Es gibt leider keine Möglichkeit, eine Therapie gesetzlich zu erzwingen”, sagte der Münchner Oberstaatsanwalt Peter Boie.
Die Vernehmung des 28-Jährigen dauerte am Freitagabend an, ebenso die Obduktion der Leiche des Jungen. Am Samstagvormittag sollte der vorbestrafte Sexualverbrecher dem Haftrichter vorgeführt werden. Die Staatsanwaltschaft München I wollte Haftbefehl wegen Mordes beantragen.
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Artikel empfehlen Leserbriefe Impressum | de | '''München (Deutschland), 19.02.2005''' – Am Donnerstag, 17.02.2005 wurde in München ein neunjähriger Junge von einem vorbestraften Sexualtäter missbraucht und anschließend durch Ersticken getötet. Nach der Tat versteckte er das tote Kind in einem Müllcontainer. Am Freitag, 18.02.2005 wurde die Leiche gefunden und der mutmaßliche Täter verhaftet.
Dabei handelt es sich um einen 28-jährigen Mann, der 1994 wegen Mordes an einem elfjährigen Jungen bereits verurteilt wurde. Nach Ablauf der Haftstrafe wurde er unter Auflagen entlassen, denen er jedoch nicht nachgekommen ist. Die ihm auferlegte Therapie hat er nicht angetreten, gerichtlich konnte er dazu nicht gezwungen werden. Der Umgang mit Kindern wurde ihm untersagt.
Rundfunkangaben zufolge war der Vater des Jungen ebenfalls wegen eines Sexualdeliktes inhaftiert und hatte den mutmaßlichen Täter in der Haftanstalt kennengelernt. Nach der Entlassung der beiden Personen hatten sie regelmäßig privaten Kontakt, so auch zum Opfer. Die Bewährungshelferin des 28-Jährigen hatte Anfang Januar 2005 das Jugendamt auf den Umgang mit Kindern aufmerksam gemacht. Das Jugendamt hatte auch zugesagt, sich um den Fall zu kümmern. Aufgrund personeller Engpässe im Amt wäre das aber bisher noch nicht möglich gewesen.
Die bayerische Familienministerin Christa Stewens (CSU) hat nach der Tat an die Gerichte appelliert, „den Täter als Gefahr für die Allgemeinheit aus dem Verkehr zu ziehen”. Am Samstag, 19.02.2005 wird der 28-Jährige dem Haftrichter vorgeführt. Für den Jungen kam der Appell zu spät. |
en | Monday, February 13, 2006
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Credit luck and acumen: MySpace learned from predecessors and figured out the right tools to package. And when its founders noticed heavy usage among musicians and fans, MySpace embraced that community with custom features.
"It's like being at a giant music conference 24 hours a day every day," said Greg McIntosh, 27, guitarist for Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Great Lakes Myth Society.
College students, meanwhile, can rate their professors and find classmates or alumni. Others play games, view classified ads, send online party invitations or rate the brave on how "hot" they are.
Sure, none of these features is unique, but what's the point of going elsewhere if your friends are already on MySpace?
"I noticed a lot of my friends talking about it, so I went on it and signed up," said Magda Olszanowski, 24, a University of Toronto senior. "And I've really pressured my friends who don't have it to get it."
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Instead of using e-mail and instant messaging, Olszanowski keeps in touch with many friends simply by posting bulletins on her personal MySpace page, known as a profile. There, friends can send her a private message or post a public comment; they can see her photo album or read her Web journal, called a blog.
The free, ad-supported site has gotten so popular among teens — a quarter of its users are registered as minors — that parents, schools and law enforcement officials have taken notice, warning of sexual predators and other dangers.
Big media noticed, too. Last year, News Corp., the media conglomerate controlled by Australian native Rupert Murdoch, bought MySpace's owner for $580 million in cash.
The U.S.-heavy site now wants to expand internationally and on wireless devices, and it is adding such features as video-sharing to become more like a Web portal.
"We want people to stay on MySpace," said Tom Anderson, its president. "We'll give them whatever they might want to do."
The development comes as the leading portal, Yahoo Inc., becomes more like MySpace, starting a social-networking service called 360 and buying content-sharing sites such as Flickr and Del.icio.us.
MySpace was by no means first. In early 2003, Friendster Inc. introduced a system that connects people for networking and dating through existing circles of friends, rather than randomly or by keyword matches alone.
But just a half-year after MySpace launched, it surpassed Friendster in monthly visitors and now ranks 13th among all sites, according to Nielsen/NetRatings. ComScore Media Metrix places it fourth by total page views, two notches above Google.
Compared with rivals', MySpace profiles are more customizable — hence the "my" in MySpace. Users can obtain Web programming code elsewhere to create their own layouts, change background colors or incorporate photos and video stored at other sites. (Friendster, already trailing MySpace in usage, added a similar feature last fall.)
"MySpace gives you more freedom to express yourself," said Zlatan Stankovic, 21, a sophomore at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. "You can leave different kinds of comments, pictures, movies, stuff like that."
Brad Greenspan, an early MySpace investor no longer affiliated with the site, said that after observing Friendster, "we just realized that to allow people more personalization and control would give people more attachment to their Web pages."
MySpace profiles are also more accessible. A challenger named Facebook requires an affiliation with a high school or college, while LinkedIn focuses on professionals. Friendster, meanwhile, requires registration before viewing full profiles.
MySpace not only promotes openness, it also adds Anderson as your first friend, immediately connecting you with everyone else. But ultimately music is what made MySpace special.
McIntosh's band can update fans on new gigs, when sending too many e-mail messages might otherwise appear to be spamming. People who happen to catch a performance can look up the band's MySpace profile and "friend it" when they get home.
Users can easily discover emerging and independent artists and instantly hear their tunes through a built-in music player.
"All you have to do is press `play,'" said Rob Theakston, 28, Detroit-based music editor for the site AllMusic and a co-worker of McIntosh's.
Other sites, he said, require you to download a file and open up a separate player.
Given the success, MySpace has even started its own recording label, and it is now hoping to bring that magic to filmmakers, and later to comedians and fashion designers, said Chris DeWolfe, MySpace's chief executive.
But success also draws a spotlight on MySpace's darker side.
In Middletown, Conn., police suspect that as many as seven teenage girls recently were fondled or had consensual sex with men they met on MySpace who turned out to be older than they claimed.
In schools across the country, students have been suspended for threatening classmates on MySpace, and in a case outside Pittsburgh attracting the attention of the American Civil Liberties Union, for creating a phony profile under the principal's name and photo.
Parry Aftab, who runs the Internet safety group WiredSafety, said most MySpace teens behave, but a good number are creating online alter egos with which they brag about nonexistent drinking and sexual conquests in a bid to appear cool.
And as parents discover their kids' profiles, Aftab said, they start to worry and tell other parents, who in turn spread the alarm. Parents, in some cases, try to ban their children from MySpace or the Internet completely.
"Just about every parent is aware of it and every kid is on it," Anderson said. "Some kind of reaction (is expected) as MySpace becomes part of the mainstream."
DeWolfe said the company has worked with WiredSafety to create guidelines and improve practices — dozens of employees now monitor profiles and images 24 hours a day — and encourages parents to talk with their kids about online safety.
The worries are bound to grow along with the site, which gets as many as 180,000 new members a day. It now has more than 54 million registered users, compared with more than 24 million for Friendster.
But it's not a given that MySpace will grow forever, particularly as its youth-oriented base matures and gets busier. In fact, the flashy icons and colorful lettering that MySpace enables are already too much for some.
"This isn't their bedroom," said Rina Raphael, 23, a New York magazine publicist who prefers Friendster. "People don't want to spend tons of hours creating a home page."
Complaints also have been directed at News Corp.'s purchase, including accusations of censorship as MySpace occasionally blocked video stored elsewhere and embedded in profiles, just as MySpace was readying its own video-sharing service. DeWolfe denied any connection, explaining that links and entire sites may be blocked as MySpace investigates complaints of pornography or racism.
Anderson said e-mails expressing concerns about the new owners have subsided as users realize that MySpace continues operating as a quasi-independent unit of News Corp.
Yet DeWolfe and Anderson were largely mum about what they — or News Corp. — have in store.
For now, size helps MySpace grow even bigger. Call it the network effect: The service's value grows the more people use it. And growth gives MySpace more reason to add features.
"They may have gotten lucky," said Amanda Lenhart, a researcher at the Pew Internet and American Life Project. "Enough people started using it that it became the place to be."
MySpace.com is owned and operated by News Corporation, which also owns and operates FOXNews.com. | en | In December 2005, MySpace members discovered that mentions and links to content hosted by rival video-swapping site YouTube were disabled. Debate concerning this issue was apparently even stifled on the site's message boards. Regardless, member unrest grew, culminating in a campaign led by 600 MySpace members to boycott and relocate to rival sites such as Friendster, LinkedIn (linkedin.com), Revver, and Facebook. Subsequently, MySpace reenabled the YouTube links and content in late December. However, it appears that MySpace also closed down a blog forum where members were complaining about this issue.
MySpace was also apparently banning Revver, another video swapping site, but had relented as of early January. To this, Revver co-founder Oliver Luckett responded, "References to his service were banned because MySpace saw it as competition".
Overall, the blocking of video stored on YouTube and other sites or embedded in user profiles has led to accusations of censorship from MySpace members. Chris DeWolfe, MySpace's chief executive denies any this, as well as any connection between recent events and the advent of MySpace's own video-sharing service, stating that blocking links or entire sites are sometimes necessary when MySpace investigates complaints of pornography or racism.
There has been concern among groups of bloggers operating out of MySpace that News Corp would monitor or censor their activities, ever since they purchased Intermix, then MySpace's parent company. Ellis Yu told the Blog Herald that "their CEO said nothing like that would happen. Well, now it has. MySpace was built on an open community and now they're trying to censor us, putting business interests above its members!" |
en | MySpace reverses course on Revver
Yesterday, I wrote a blog saying that the giant social networking service MySpace was banning all references on its site to the video sharing service, Revver.
Well, there's no way to know if it's a coincidence, because MySpace did not return a request for comment yesterday, nor did it respond to another request today, but last night, nearly four hours after my blog went live, all the Revver references were reinstated.
If it was because of my blog entry, I'm happy to know that I'm serving the interest of openness and free expression. If it was entirely unrelated, then it's one heck of a happy coincidence.
Either way, the blogosphere and the MySpace community is likely to be happy that Revver can resume promoting itself on the popular News Corp.-owned social networking site. Whether the community wants it or not is another matter. But at least they should be able to choose for themselves. | en | In December 2005, MySpace members discovered that mentions and links to content hosted by rival video-swapping site YouTube were disabled. Debate concerning this issue was apparently even stifled on the site's message boards. Regardless, member unrest grew, culminating in a campaign led by 600 MySpace members to boycott and relocate to rival sites such as Friendster, LinkedIn (linkedin.com), Revver, and Facebook. Subsequently, MySpace reenabled the YouTube links and content in late December. However, it appears that MySpace also closed down a blog forum where members were complaining about this issue.
MySpace was also apparently banning Revver, another video swapping site, but had relented as of early January. To this, Revver co-founder Oliver Luckett responded, "References to his service were banned because MySpace saw it as competition".
Overall, the blocking of video stored on YouTube and other sites or embedded in user profiles has led to accusations of censorship from MySpace members. Chris DeWolfe, MySpace's chief executive denies any this, as well as any connection between recent events and the advent of MySpace's own video-sharing service, stating that blocking links or entire sites are sometimes necessary when MySpace investigates complaints of pornography or racism.
There has been concern among groups of bloggers operating out of MySpace that News Corp would monitor or censor their activities, ever since they purchased Intermix, then MySpace's parent company. Ellis Yu told the Blog Herald that "their CEO said nothing like that would happen. Well, now it has. MySpace was built on an open community and now they're trying to censor us, putting business interests above its members!" |
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Trademarks property of their respective owners. Comments owned by the poster. | en | In December 2005, MySpace members discovered that mentions and links to content hosted by rival video-swapping site YouTube were disabled. Debate concerning this issue was apparently even stifled on the site's message boards. Regardless, member unrest grew, culminating in a campaign led by 600 MySpace members to boycott and relocate to rival sites such as Friendster, LinkedIn (linkedin.com), Revver, and Facebook. Subsequently, MySpace reenabled the YouTube links and content in late December. However, it appears that MySpace also closed down a blog forum where members were complaining about this issue.
MySpace was also apparently banning Revver, another video swapping site, but had relented as of early January. To this, Revver co-founder Oliver Luckett responded, "References to his service were banned because MySpace saw it as competition".
Overall, the blocking of video stored on YouTube and other sites or embedded in user profiles has led to accusations of censorship from MySpace members. Chris DeWolfe, MySpace's chief executive denies any this, as well as any connection between recent events and the advent of MySpace's own video-sharing service, stating that blocking links or entire sites are sometimes necessary when MySpace investigates complaints of pornography or racism.
There has been concern among groups of bloggers operating out of MySpace that News Corp would monitor or censor their activities, ever since they purchased Intermix, then MySpace's parent company. Ellis Yu told the Blog Herald that "their CEO said nothing like that would happen. Well, now it has. MySpace was built on an open community and now they're trying to censor us, putting business interests above its members!" |
en | MySpace banning Revver?
Last year, News Corp's purchase of social networking site MySpace raised the ire of the blogosphere by blocking all references on its site to online video aggregator YouTube.
The blogosphere squawked. And last month, MySpace seemed to capitulate. Or at least they reinstated YouTube on the site.
But now MySpace seems to be up to its old tricks, having banned all mentions of the video sharing service, Revver.
According to Revver co-founder Oliver Luckett, references to his service were banned because MySpace saw it as competition.
MySpace could not immediately be reached for comment.
In any case, there's no doubt that the blogosphere and a service's members can have an effect when it comes to situations like this, as seemed to be proven with the YouTube drama.
Whether MySpace will reverse course with Revver remains to be seen, but as a service whose real value comes from its members, it's hard to justify--at least on moral grounds--banning references to anything that's not outright obscene. | en | In December 2005, MySpace members discovered that mentions and links to content hosted by rival video-swapping site YouTube were disabled. Debate concerning this issue was apparently even stifled on the site's message boards. Regardless, member unrest grew, culminating in a campaign led by 600 MySpace members to boycott and relocate to rival sites such as Friendster, LinkedIn (linkedin.com), Revver, and Facebook. Subsequently, MySpace reenabled the YouTube links and content in late December. However, it appears that MySpace also closed down a blog forum where members were complaining about this issue.
MySpace was also apparently banning Revver, another video swapping site, but had relented as of early January. To this, Revver co-founder Oliver Luckett responded, "References to his service were banned because MySpace saw it as competition".
Overall, the blocking of video stored on YouTube and other sites or embedded in user profiles has led to accusations of censorship from MySpace members. Chris DeWolfe, MySpace's chief executive denies any this, as well as any connection between recent events and the advent of MySpace's own video-sharing service, stating that blocking links or entire sites are sometimes necessary when MySpace investigates complaints of pornography or racism.
There has been concern among groups of bloggers operating out of MySpace that News Corp would monitor or censor their activities, ever since they purchased Intermix, then MySpace's parent company. Ellis Yu told the Blog Herald that "their CEO said nothing like that would happen. Well, now it has. MySpace was built on an open community and now they're trying to censor us, putting business interests above its members!" |
en | Angry members of MySpace, the personal file-sharing website for young adults, are accusing Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation of censoring their postings and blocking their access to rival sites.
The 38 million subscribers to MySpace, which News Corp bought for $629m (£355m) last July, discovered that when they wrote to each other about rival video-swapping site YouTube, the words were automatically deleted, and attempts to download video images from YouTube led to blank screens.
Article Length: 355 words (approx.) | en | In December 2005, MySpace members discovered that mentions and links to content hosted by rival video-swapping site YouTube were disabled. Debate concerning this issue was apparently even stifled on the site's message boards. Regardless, member unrest grew, culminating in a campaign led by 600 MySpace members to boycott and relocate to rival sites such as Friendster, LinkedIn (linkedin.com), Revver, and Facebook. Subsequently, MySpace reenabled the YouTube links and content in late December. However, it appears that MySpace also closed down a blog forum where members were complaining about this issue.
MySpace was also apparently banning Revver, another video swapping site, but had relented as of early January. To this, Revver co-founder Oliver Luckett responded, "References to his service were banned because MySpace saw it as competition".
Overall, the blocking of video stored on YouTube and other sites or embedded in user profiles has led to accusations of censorship from MySpace members. Chris DeWolfe, MySpace's chief executive denies any this, as well as any connection between recent events and the advent of MySpace's own video-sharing service, stating that blocking links or entire sites are sometimes necessary when MySpace investigates complaints of pornography or racism.
There has been concern among groups of bloggers operating out of MySpace that News Corp would monitor or censor their activities, ever since they purchased Intermix, then MySpace's parent company. Ellis Yu told the Blog Herald that "their CEO said nothing like that would happen. Well, now it has. MySpace was built on an open community and now they're trying to censor us, putting business interests above its members!" |
en | When Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation bought MySpace, the social-networking Web site, in July, some of its users gloomily predicted that the site would be altered to suit the company's corporate interests.
Proof for many of those people came earlier this month, when MySpace users began to notice that any references to YouTube, a video-sharing site and a competitor, were erased or blocked from appearing on My-Space. Some MySpace users also reported that when they tried to download videos from YouTube, a patch of white space appeared instead.
Ever-sensitive to corporate meddling, many MySpace users got angry. "My friends and I are trying to make the blogging community aware of a stealth censorship campaign that is being conducted by MySpace," one MySpace user, Ellis Yu, wrote to the Blog Herald, a Web site about blogs. "They are not admitting to it, and are trying to do this in secret."
Matthew McCullough, a blogger from Montclair, N.J., wrote in a Dec. 22 blog post that "if you even mention the word YouTube on your MySpace profile, it will be literally ripped out and only an empty white space will remain." | en | In December 2005, MySpace members discovered that mentions and links to content hosted by rival video-swapping site YouTube were disabled. Debate concerning this issue was apparently even stifled on the site's message boards. Regardless, member unrest grew, culminating in a campaign led by 600 MySpace members to boycott and relocate to rival sites such as Friendster, LinkedIn (linkedin.com), Revver, and Facebook. Subsequently, MySpace reenabled the YouTube links and content in late December. However, it appears that MySpace also closed down a blog forum where members were complaining about this issue.
MySpace was also apparently banning Revver, another video swapping site, but had relented as of early January. To this, Revver co-founder Oliver Luckett responded, "References to his service were banned because MySpace saw it as competition".
Overall, the blocking of video stored on YouTube and other sites or embedded in user profiles has led to accusations of censorship from MySpace members. Chris DeWolfe, MySpace's chief executive denies any this, as well as any connection between recent events and the advent of MySpace's own video-sharing service, stating that blocking links or entire sites are sometimes necessary when MySpace investigates complaints of pornography or racism.
There has been concern among groups of bloggers operating out of MySpace that News Corp would monitor or censor their activities, ever since they purchased Intermix, then MySpace's parent company. Ellis Yu told the Blog Herald that "their CEO said nothing like that would happen. Well, now it has. MySpace was built on an open community and now they're trying to censor us, putting business interests above its members!" |
en | A blogstorm is starting to gather pace in the MySpace blogging community after the now News Corp owned company started deleting links and references to YouTube videos.
Ellis Yu wirtes to the Blog Herald and says:
“My friends and I are trying to make the blogging community aware of a stealth censorship campaign that is being conducted by MySpace. They are not admitting to it, and are trying to do this in secret.”
“For the last few days they have been trying to eradicate all mentions of the site YouTube from our profiles on MySpace. Tons of MySpace profiles have embedded YouTube videos because it is a great service, but now MySpace is feeling threatened by this site and is modifying member profiles to remove any mentions of it. If you mention YouTube in your MySpace profile it gets replaced with “..” We also can’t discuss this on the boards because MySpace is censoring YouTube there as well!”
“There was an outcry by some members after MySpace’s acquisition by News Corp. People were afraid they might start monitoring or censoring MySpace. At the time their CEO said that nothing like that would happen. Well, now it has. MySpace was built on an open community and now they are trying to censor us, putting business interests above its members! We are going to fight back.”
The MySpace group fighting the censorship can be found here. | en | In December 2005, MySpace members discovered that mentions and links to content hosted by rival video-swapping site YouTube were disabled. Debate concerning this issue was apparently even stifled on the site's message boards. Regardless, member unrest grew, culminating in a campaign led by 600 MySpace members to boycott and relocate to rival sites such as Friendster, LinkedIn (linkedin.com), Revver, and Facebook. Subsequently, MySpace reenabled the YouTube links and content in late December. However, it appears that MySpace also closed down a blog forum where members were complaining about this issue.
MySpace was also apparently banning Revver, another video swapping site, but had relented as of early January. To this, Revver co-founder Oliver Luckett responded, "References to his service were banned because MySpace saw it as competition".
Overall, the blocking of video stored on YouTube and other sites or embedded in user profiles has led to accusations of censorship from MySpace members. Chris DeWolfe, MySpace's chief executive denies any this, as well as any connection between recent events and the advent of MySpace's own video-sharing service, stating that blocking links or entire sites are sometimes necessary when MySpace investigates complaints of pornography or racism.
There has been concern among groups of bloggers operating out of MySpace that News Corp would monitor or censor their activities, ever since they purchased Intermix, then MySpace's parent company. Ellis Yu told the Blog Herald that "their CEO said nothing like that would happen. Well, now it has. MySpace was built on an open community and now they're trying to censor us, putting business interests above its members!" |
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Browse Now | en | In December 2005, MySpace members discovered that mentions and links to content hosted by rival video-swapping site YouTube were disabled. Debate concerning this issue was apparently even stifled on the site's message boards. Regardless, member unrest grew, culminating in a campaign led by 600 MySpace members to boycott and relocate to rival sites such as Friendster, LinkedIn (linkedin.com), Revver, and Facebook. Subsequently, MySpace reenabled the YouTube links and content in late December. However, it appears that MySpace also closed down a blog forum where members were complaining about this issue.
MySpace was also apparently banning Revver, another video swapping site, but had relented as of early January. To this, Revver co-founder Oliver Luckett responded, "References to his service were banned because MySpace saw it as competition".
Overall, the blocking of video stored on YouTube and other sites or embedded in user profiles has led to accusations of censorship from MySpace members. Chris DeWolfe, MySpace's chief executive denies any this, as well as any connection between recent events and the advent of MySpace's own video-sharing service, stating that blocking links or entire sites are sometimes necessary when MySpace investigates complaints of pornography or racism.
There has been concern among groups of bloggers operating out of MySpace that News Corp would monitor or censor their activities, ever since they purchased Intermix, then MySpace's parent company. Ellis Yu told the Blog Herald that "their CEO said nothing like that would happen. Well, now it has. MySpace was built on an open community and now they're trying to censor us, putting business interests above its members!" |
en | The Wayback Machine requires your browser to support JavaScript, please email [email protected] if you have any questions about this. | en | In December 2005, MySpace members discovered that mentions and links to content hosted by rival video-swapping site YouTube were disabled. Debate concerning this issue was apparently even stifled on the site's message boards. Regardless, member unrest grew, culminating in a campaign led by 600 MySpace members to boycott and relocate to rival sites such as Friendster, LinkedIn (linkedin.com), Revver, and Facebook. Subsequently, MySpace reenabled the YouTube links and content in late December. However, it appears that MySpace also closed down a blog forum where members were complaining about this issue.
MySpace was also apparently banning Revver, another video swapping site, but had relented as of early January. To this, Revver co-founder Oliver Luckett responded, "References to his service were banned because MySpace saw it as competition".
Overall, the blocking of video stored on YouTube and other sites or embedded in user profiles has led to accusations of censorship from MySpace members. Chris DeWolfe, MySpace's chief executive denies any this, as well as any connection between recent events and the advent of MySpace's own video-sharing service, stating that blocking links or entire sites are sometimes necessary when MySpace investigates complaints of pornography or racism.
There has been concern among groups of bloggers operating out of MySpace that News Corp would monitor or censor their activities, ever since they purchased Intermix, then MySpace's parent company. Ellis Yu told the Blog Herald that "their CEO said nothing like that would happen. Well, now it has. MySpace was built on an open community and now they're trying to censor us, putting business interests above its members!" |
es | AGENCIAS. 04.01.2008
Los cadáveres de los tres esquiadores fallecidos en la estación de Formigal (Huesca), han sido trasladados al hospital de Jaca para practicarles la autopsia, según explicó a los medios el teniente jefe de la sección de Montaña de Jaca de la Guardia Civil, Pedro Garijo.
Según han confirmado fuentes de la Delegación del Gobierno en Aragón, dos de los fallecidos eran de origen vasco. Se trata de Daniel O.E., vecino de San Sebastián de 36 años de edad; y de Íñigo Enrique Z.G., nacido en San Sebastián y vecino de Vitoria, de 35 años. Por último, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, tenía 32 años y era de Zaragoza, trabajaba en la estación de esquí.
El parte de nieve emitido hoy por Formigal alertaba del riesgo de aludes fuerte
Los tres esquiadores fallecidos se encontraban fuera de las pistas balizadas. En las labores de búsqueda y rescate han participado equipos de la estación, el helicóptero del 112 y los equipos de alta montaña de la Guardia Civil, con perros y sondas, así como voluntarios que estaban en ese momento en la zona.
El parte de nieve emitido hoy por Formigal alertaba del riesgo de aludes fuerte, nivel 4, fuera de las zonas balizadas.
El grupo ARAMÓN ha habilitado un teléfono, el 976 229 132, para atender las llamadas de personas que requieran información.
CONSULTA AQUÍ MÁS NOTICIAS DE HUESCA. | es | Vista de Formigal, España
Tres fallecidos dejó una avalancha en el centro de esquí de Formigal, en España, según la Delegación del Gobierno de Aragón.
Las personas fallecidas corresponden a esquiadores que se encontraban en pistas no habilitadas del centro, ocurriendo el desastre a las 11.15 horas (local), según le informe oficial. A las 12.00 (local) se encontró el primer cuerpo y el segundo a 20 minutos del primero, declarándose muertos a ambos tras las maniobras de reanimación.
Tras algunas horas, equipos de rescate localizaron el tercer cadáver en las cercanías. La Guardia Civil de España descartaron más víctimas fatales.
Debido a las fuertes nevadas, el centro de esquí indicó que existía "riesgo de aludes" fuera de las pistas autorizadas, inclusive, cerraron pistas habilitadas por el peligro que existía. |
en | FORMER WWE superstar Lance Cade has died from heart failure at the age of 29.
The wrestler, real name Lance McNaught, started his career as a student under Shawn Michaels in 1999.
He made his professional debut shortly afterwards and worked in Japan before being signed to a developmental contract with Vince McMahon's promotion.
In 2003, Cade and Mark Jindrak were paired together as a tag team and given a spot on Raw but split a year later.
He then joined forces with Trevor Murdoch and the duo spent three years together — winning the tag team championship on three occasions.
But despite that success, Cade failed to hit the heights as a singles' competitor and was released by WWE two years ago.
A statement from the wrestling company read: "World Wrestling Entertainment was informed Friday morning by Lance McNaught's father that he has passed away of apparent heart failure.
"WWE extends its deepest condolences to the McNaught family. Mr McNaught was under contract beginning March 2003, performing under the name Lance Cade and was released October 2008.
"He returned to FCW, WWE's developmental territory, in September 2009, and was released in April 2010."
A host of stars have sent messages of condolence and tributes to the fallen grappler.
Michaels said: "My prayers and thoughts have already been given to his family and will continue. Goodbye Lance, I love you."
Hardcore legend Mick Foley added: "I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Lance Cade. Only 29 — I had no idea he was so young. My thoughts go out to his family."
And WWE star Matt Hardy said: "I was saddened to hear about the passing of Lance Cade today. My condolences and thoughts are with his family and children. It's a sad situation." | en | Cade performing in 2007
US and former star has been found dead at the age of 29. The cause of death was announced by Cade’s father as apparent heart failure.
Cade, whose real name is Lance McNaught was trained by former world champion Shawn Michaels and made his professional debut in 1999. After working in Japan, Cade signed with World Wrestling Entertainment, the largest wrestling promotion in the United States.
In 2003 Cade made his first appearance on television and teamed with . After one year the team split and Cade was tagged with another wrestler. With , Cade won the World Tag Team Championship three times in as many years.
After five years in the company Cade was released from his contract in October 2008. He was later re-hired in 2009 but again released the next year.
World Wrestling Entertainment released a statement on the death Cade through its website. It read “World Wrestling Entertainment was informed Friday morning by Lance McNaught’s father that he has passed away of apparent heart failure. WWE extends its deepest condolences to the McNaught family”
Tributes were also made by fellow wrestlers. Former Tag Team Champion and WWE legend paid tributes to Cade. |
en | Former WWE superstar and World Tag Team Champion Lance Cade has passed away at 29 according to Mike Johnson at Pwinsider.com. It had been reported that Cade had issues with painkillers and sleeping pills at several points through out his career. WWE confirmed the bad news as well this morning.
Cade had several stints with WWE. In 2008, Cade was released when he suffered a seizure related to excessive use of painkillers on a plane. This incident forced the plane to be diverted. Cade was released by WWE shortly after this happened. He returned to WWE in the fall of 2009 spending time in the developmental system in Florida Championship Wrestling, but never made it back to the main roster on TV. Cade was released again in the spring of 2009.
The family of Lance Cade whose real name was Lance McNaught, passed on word to WWE that he had passed away of heart failure. He was 29. He leaves behind two daughters.
Future WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels tweeted this morning about the loss of his first pro wrestling students. Here what he had to say:
I ask that all of u wud lift his family up in prayer.
My prayers&thoughts have already been given2 his family & will continue. Goodbye Lance I Love You. 5min aft my morning tweet I got the call about Lance. No words will b good enuff. 1 of my boys is gone.
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Fellow Examiner Dave Schwab also reported on this sad story with quotes from WWE. You can read that article here | en | Cade performing in 2007
US and former star has been found dead at the age of 29. The cause of death was announced by Cade’s father as apparent heart failure.
Cade, whose real name is Lance McNaught was trained by former world champion Shawn Michaels and made his professional debut in 1999. After working in Japan, Cade signed with World Wrestling Entertainment, the largest wrestling promotion in the United States.
In 2003 Cade made his first appearance on television and teamed with . After one year the team split and Cade was tagged with another wrestler. With , Cade won the World Tag Team Championship three times in as many years.
After five years in the company Cade was released from his contract in October 2008. He was later re-hired in 2009 but again released the next year.
World Wrestling Entertainment released a statement on the death Cade through its website. It read “World Wrestling Entertainment was informed Friday morning by Lance McNaught’s father that he has passed away of apparent heart failure. WWE extends its deepest condolences to the McNaught family”
Tributes were also made by fellow wrestlers. Former Tag Team Champion and WWE legend paid tributes to Cade. |
de | Warnstreiks am Dienstagmorgen
Massive Auswirkungen im gesamten Bundesgebiet
Die Verkehrsgewerkschaft GDBA und die Gewerkschaft TRANSNET rufen die Beschäftigten zahlreicher Privatbahnen und der Deutschen Bahn für Dienstagmorgen (26. Oktober) bundesweit zu Warnstreiks auf. Dadurch sind erhebliche Störungen im gesamten Schienenverkehr zu erwarten. Hintergrund sind die völlig festgefahrenen Tarifverhandlungen. Ein Kern der Forderungen beider Gewerkschaften ist ein Branchentarifvertrag für den Schienenpersonen-Nahverkehr.
"Es kann und darf nicht sein, dass Kolleginnen und Kollegen für die gleiche Arbeit teilweise bis zu 20 Prozent weniger Lohn bekommen und insbesondere die Privatbahnen diese Form von Lohndumping als Wettbewerbsvorteil nutzen, um an Aufträge zu kommen," machten die Vorsitzenden der beiden Gewerkschaften, Klaus-Dieter Hommel und Alexander Kirchner, deutlich. Auch künftig müssten die Kunden auf qualifizierte und motivierte Mitarbeiter bei den Nahverkehrsunternehmen zählen können. "Die Preisspirale nach unten hat jedoch das Gegenteil bewirkt - und die Tickets sind dadurch nicht billiger geworden", kritisierten Hommel und Kirchner.
"Die Verantwortung für die Eskalation liegt eindeutig bei der Arbeitgeberseite. Man hat uns ein Angebot gemacht, das die bestehenden Bezahlungsunterschiede eher noch verschärfen würde und dies zugleich als letztes Angebot deklariert", empörten sich Hommel und Kirchner. "So kann man keine Verhandlungen führen. Wir schlucken nicht einfach einen Brocken, den man uns hinwirft." Es gehe darum, zu verhindern, dass der SPNV zu einer Dumping- und Niedriglohnbranche wird.
Keinen Durchbruch gibt es auch in den Tarifverhandlungen mit der Deutschen Bahn. "Insbesondere hat die Deutsche Bahn nicht erklärt, dass sie unter den derzeitigen Marktbedingungen bereit ist, auf das Anbieten mit Billigtöchtern zu verzichten", so die Gewerkschafter. "Das bedeutet, dass sich der Wettbewerb auf dem Rücken der Beschäftigten zusätzlich verschärfen würde."
"Wir hoffen, dass unser Signal von den Arbeitgebern verstanden wird", so die beiden Gewerkschafter. Um das Thema Branchentarifvertrag endlich zu lösen, seien gemeinsame Verhandlungen mit den Privatbahnen und der DB AG notwendig. "Je schneller wir zu gemeinsamen Verhandlungen kommen, desto besser."
"GDBA und TRANSNET rufen zunächst nur zu zeitlich befristeten Warnstreiks auf, um die Beeinträchtigungen für Bahnreisende möglichst gering zu halten, um den Arbeitgebern aber auch zu zeigen, dass es uns in der Sache ernst ist", erläuterten Kirchner und Hommel. "Sollten wir damit nicht vorankommen, sind weitere Arbeitskampfmaßnahmen unausweichlich." | de | Die Verkehrsgewerkschaften GDBA und Transnet haben für den morgigen Dienstag, den 26. Oktober, zeitlich befristete Arbeitsniederlegungen angekündigt. Von den Warnstreiks betroffen sind die Deutsche Bahn und zahlreiche Privatlinien. Obwohl die Gewerkschaften sich nach eigenen Aussagen bemühen werden, die Beeinträchtigungen für Fahrgäste möglichst gering zu halten, seien doch erhebliche Störungen im Schienenverkehr zu erwarten.
Ursache der Warnstreiks sind die festgefahrenen Tarifverhandlungen. Dabei geht es den Gewerkschaften besonders darum, eine einheitliche Bezahlung der Beschäftigten für gleiche Arbeit durchzusetzen. Laut den Gewerkschaftsvorsitzenden Klaus-Dieter Hommel (GDBA) und Alexander Kirchner (Transnet) gebe es derzeit Unterschiede bei der Bezahlung von bis zu 20 Prozent, was vor allem durch Lohndumping bei Privatbahnen und Tochterunternehmen der Deutschen Bahn verursacht werde.
Ulrich Weber, Vorstandsmitglied der Deutschen Bahn, nannte die Warnstreiks unbegründet und kontraproduktiv. Er zeigte Bereitschaft, auf die Forderungen nach flächendeckenden Tarifstandards einzugehen, und schlug den Gewerkschaften den Beginn eines Schlichtungsverfahrens vor. |
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Weber erklärt: „Warnstreiks bei der DB halte ich angesichts unserer intensiven Bemühungen um Einigung für unbegründet und kontraproduktiv.
(Berlin, 25. Oktober 2010) Die Deutsche Bahn appelliert eindringlich an die Gewerkschaften Transnet und GDBA, auf die angekündigten Arbeitsniederlegungen zu verzichten und stattdessen ein Schlichtungsverfahren zu beginnen. Personalvorstand Ulrich Weber erklärt: „Warnstreiks bei der DB halte ich angesichts unserer intensiven Bemühungen um Einigung für unbegründet und kontraproduktiv. Die üblichen Rituale passen nicht in diese Tarifrunde. Und die DB zu bestreiken, um Druck auf die Wettbewerber der DB auszuüben – das kann nicht sein. Unsere Kundinnen und Kunden und auch die Öffentlichkeit werden dafür kein Verständnis haben.“ Die DB und die Gewerkschaften Transnet und GDBA hatten bereits nach der 6. Verhandlungsrunde am 8. Oktober vereinbart, ihre Tarifverhandlungen am 29. Oktober in Frankfurt/Main fortzusetzen.
Die Tarifrunde 2010 ist mehr als eine reine Entgeltrunde für die DB-Mitarbeiter. Die Gewerkschaften verfolgen insbesondere das Ziel, flächendeckende Tarifstandards im Schienenpersonennahverkehr zu schaffen, damit der Wettbewerb nicht auf dem Rücken der Beschäftigten ausgetragen wird. Die Deutsche Bahn hat mehrfach ihre Bereitschaft erklärt, solche einheitlichen Standards zu vereinbaren und dazu am 8. Oktober ein für alle Beteiligten kompromissfähiges Angebot vorgelegt.
Ulrich Weber: „Was in anderen Branchen wie in der Metall- oder Chemieindustrie funktioniert, muss doch auch bei der Eisenbahn möglich sein. Die bisherigen Verhandlungsergebnisse sind eine gute Grundlage.
Die DB ist davon überzeugt, dass eine Lösung am Verhandlungstisch möglich ist. Wichtig ist aber, dass auch die anderen Eisenbahnverkehrsunternehmen mitmachen. Wenn die Gewerkschaften glauben, mit Verhandlungen derzeit nicht weiter zu kommen, schlagen wir vor, in ein Schlichtungsverfahren einzusteigen.“
Herausgeber: Deutsche Bahn AG
Potsdamer Platz 2, 10785 Berlin, Deutschland
Verantwortlich für den Inhalt:
Leiter Kommunikation Oliver Schumacher | de | Die Verkehrsgewerkschaften GDBA und Transnet haben für den morgigen Dienstag, den 26. Oktober, zeitlich befristete Arbeitsniederlegungen angekündigt. Von den Warnstreiks betroffen sind die Deutsche Bahn und zahlreiche Privatlinien. Obwohl die Gewerkschaften sich nach eigenen Aussagen bemühen werden, die Beeinträchtigungen für Fahrgäste möglichst gering zu halten, seien doch erhebliche Störungen im Schienenverkehr zu erwarten.
Ursache der Warnstreiks sind die festgefahrenen Tarifverhandlungen. Dabei geht es den Gewerkschaften besonders darum, eine einheitliche Bezahlung der Beschäftigten für gleiche Arbeit durchzusetzen. Laut den Gewerkschaftsvorsitzenden Klaus-Dieter Hommel (GDBA) und Alexander Kirchner (Transnet) gebe es derzeit Unterschiede bei der Bezahlung von bis zu 20 Prozent, was vor allem durch Lohndumping bei Privatbahnen und Tochterunternehmen der Deutschen Bahn verursacht werde.
Ulrich Weber, Vorstandsmitglied der Deutschen Bahn, nannte die Warnstreiks unbegründet und kontraproduktiv. Er zeigte Bereitschaft, auf die Forderungen nach flächendeckenden Tarifstandards einzugehen, und schlug den Gewerkschaften den Beginn eines Schlichtungsverfahrens vor. |
fr | Note aux correspondants
LE DPI PRÉSENTE SA LISTE ANNUELLE DES « DIX SUJETS DONT LE MONDE N’ENTEND PAS ASSEZ PARLER »
(Adapté de l’anglais)
Le Département de l’information des Nations Unies (DPI) a révélé aujourd’hui la liste réactualisée des « 10 sujets dont le monde n’entend pas assez parler ». Comme les années précédentes, la liste 2006 couvre un large éventail de problèmes et de zones géographiques, certains relatifs à des situations d’urgence humanitaire ou de conflits, d’autres à des questions essentielles comme les droits de l’homme (droit d’asile et enfants prisonniers) et le développement (partage et accès aux ressources naturelles):
1. Libéria: défis du développement après les années de guerre civile,
2. « Lost in migration »: les défis pour les demandeurs d’asile dans un contexte de lutte contre l’immigration clandestine,
3. La situation humanitaire en République démocratique du Congo à l’approche d’élections historiques,
4. La tragédie cachée des enfants du conflit au Népal,
5. Somalie: l’insécurité exacerbe les conséquences de la sécheresse,
6. La fragilité des réfugiés prolongés: des millions de personnes sans solution à l’horizon,
7. La reconstruction après le tremblement de terre en Asie du Sud-Est,
8. « Behind bars, beyond justice »: les enfants des conflits maintenus abusivement en détention,
9. Des luttes pour l’eau aux ponts de la coopération: le maintien de la paix par le partage de l’eau,
10.Côte d’Ivoire: les « médias de la haine », menace pour la paix et la réconciliation.
La numérotation de ces sujets ne constitue nullement un classement par ordre d’importance. Cette initiative, lancée pour la première fois en 2004, ne se veut pas non plus représentative de l’agenda de l’Organisation; elle a pour but de donner une visibilité supplémentaire à des sujets et des questions qui ne reçoivent pas une attention médiatique soutenue. « Les journalistes sont souvent inondés de sujets qui se disputent leur attention et celle du public », rappelle Shashi Tharoor, Secrétaire général adjoint à l’information. « Notre but est de leur montrer la voie pour que des sujets importants ne disparaissent pas des gros titres.»
Pour plus d’informations, vous pouvez consulter la page spéciale consacrée à cette liste sur Internet: www.un.org/events/tenstories. Vous pouvez également contacter: Anjali Das, +1 (212) 963 0072, [email protected]; ou Mita Hosali, +1 (212) 963 1333, [email protected].
* *** * | fr | Hier et comme chaque année depuis 2004 le département de l'information de l'ONU a dévoilé une liste de sujets qui selon lui ne reçoit pas l'attention suffisante des médias.
# Libéria : défis du développement après les années de guerre civile,
# « Lost in migration » : les défis pour les demandeurs d’asile dans un contexte de lutte contre l’immigration clandestine,
# La situation humanitaire en République démocratique du Congo à l’approche d’élections historiques,
# La tragédie cachée des enfants du conflit au Népal,
# Somalie : l’insécurité exacerbe les conséquences de la sécheresse,
# La fragilité des réfugiés prolongés : des millions de personnes sans solution à l’horizon,
# La reconstruction après le tremblement de terre en Asie du Sud-Est,
# « Behind bars, beyond justice » : les enfants des conflits maintenus abusivement en détention,
# Des luttes pour l’eau aux ponts de la coopération : le maintien de la paix par le partage de l’eau,
# Côte d’Ivoire : les « médias de la haine », menace pour la paix et la réconciliation. |
es | Durante siete décadas, el príncipe Felipe, duque de Edimburgo, permaneció al lado de la reina en una de las relaciones más duraderas. Cuando Isabel de York vio por primera vez a Felipe, aún no era heredera al trono: ella tenía solo 7 años y él 12. | es | Arnold Abbott, un hombre de 90 años, y dos religiosos de , , fueron arrestados por alimentar a . "Un oficial dijo: 'deja ese plato ahora'; como si tuviera un arma", aseguró Abbott, que dirige una organización que busca alimentar a indigentes. Dos días antes del arresto había entrado en vigor una ordenanza que prohíbe el intercambio público de alimentos.
De acuerdo a la cadena '''', estas tres personas enfrentan una posible condena de hasta dos meses de prisión y una multa de 500 . A pesar de las múltiples críticas que ha provocado este arresto, funcionarios locales señalaron que harán cumplir las nuevas reglas. "No dejaremos de hacer cumplir la ley solo porque hay atención de los medios. Hacemos cumplir las leyes aquí en Fort Lauderdale", aseguró Jack Seiler, alcalde de la ciudad.
Por medio de las nuevas reglas, que se inscriben en una campaña contra los indigentes, se busca "garantizar la salud pública y la seguridad". Asimismo, Seiler declaró: "No estoy satisfecho con tener un ciclo de personas sin hogar en la ciudad de Fort Lauderdale" y "Ofrecerles una comida y mantenerlos en ese ciclo en la calle no es productivo".
Anteriormente se habían aprobado normas que permiten incautar bienes a los indigentes y prohibirles acampar en zonas públicas. Las voces críticas las califican de "leyes de odio contra los indigentes". "Estas son las personas más pobres de todas, no tienen nada, no tienen un techo. ¿Cómo se les puede dar la espalda?", destacó Abbott. |
es | Anciano y religiosos podrían ir a la cárcel en EEUU por alimentar indigentes
Dar comida a un indigente puede ser considerado caridad, pero en la ciudad estadounidense de Fort Lauderdale va contra una nueva norma, por la que dos religiosos y un activista nonagenario podrían ir a parar a la cárcel.
Arnold Abbott, un activista de 90 años que dirige una organización con la cual desde hace dos décadas alimenta a los indigentes, y dos pastores cristianos de la zona fueron arrestados cuando distribuían comida el domingo, reportó el canal Local 10 en Florida (sureste de EEUU).
Dos días antes había entrado en vigencia la ordenanza que prohíbe entregar comida en público a los mendigos.
"Uno de los agentes de policía dijo: 'Suelte el plato de comida inmediatamente', como si se tratara de un arma", relató Abbott, de la organización Love Thy Neighbor (Ama a tu vecino).
Abbott, Dwayne Black, pastor de una iglesia en Fort Lauderdale, y Mark Sims, de una congregación episcopal en Coral Springs, también en el estado de Florida, podrían ser condenados hasta a dos meses de prisión y una multa de 500 dólares por entregar comida a los mendigos.
La nueva ordenanza se inscribe en una campaña contra los indigentes de las autoridades de Fort Lauderdale, que aseguran que busca garantizar la salud pública y la seguridad.
Otras normas anteriores permiten incautar bienes de los sin techo o les prohíbe acampar en zonas públicas.
Los detractores de las normas las tachan de "leyes de odio contra los indigentes".
Abbott afirma que en 1999 ganó una demanda contra la ciudad de Fort Lauderdale, cuando le intentaron impedir que alimentara a los mendigos.
"Voy a tener que volver a la corte y demandar a la ciudad de Fort Lauderdale, que es una bella ciudad", dijo.
"Estas son las personas más pobres de todas, no tienen nada, no tienen un techo. ¿Cómo se les puede dar la espalda?", se preguntó.
AFP - Todos los derechos reservados. Está prohibido todo tipo de reproducción sin autorización. | es | Arnold Abbott, un hombre de 90 años, y dos religiosos de , , fueron arrestados por alimentar a . "Un oficial dijo: 'deja ese plato ahora'; como si tuviera un arma", aseguró Abbott, que dirige una organización que busca alimentar a indigentes. Dos días antes del arresto había entrado en vigor una ordenanza que prohíbe el intercambio público de alimentos.
De acuerdo a la cadena '''', estas tres personas enfrentan una posible condena de hasta dos meses de prisión y una multa de 500 . A pesar de las múltiples críticas que ha provocado este arresto, funcionarios locales señalaron que harán cumplir las nuevas reglas. "No dejaremos de hacer cumplir la ley solo porque hay atención de los medios. Hacemos cumplir las leyes aquí en Fort Lauderdale", aseguró Jack Seiler, alcalde de la ciudad.
Por medio de las nuevas reglas, que se inscriben en una campaña contra los indigentes, se busca "garantizar la salud pública y la seguridad". Asimismo, Seiler declaró: "No estoy satisfecho con tener un ciclo de personas sin hogar en la ciudad de Fort Lauderdale" y "Ofrecerles una comida y mantenerlos en ese ciclo en la calle no es productivo".
Anteriormente se habían aprobado normas que permiten incautar bienes a los indigentes y prohibirles acampar en zonas públicas. Las voces críticas las califican de "leyes de odio contra los indigentes". "Estas son las personas más pobres de todas, no tienen nada, no tienen un techo. ¿Cómo se les puede dar la espalda?", destacó Abbott. |
es | Sociedad
ALGUNAS SON MUY FACILES DE DESCUBRIR Y VULNERAR
Revelan las 10 contraseñas más comunes de los usuarios de la Web
Lo hizo una revista especializada. Muchos ponen sus propios nombres.
las más usadas. 123456 password password1 abc123 monkey link182 myspace1 letmein qwerty Juan (el nombre del usuario) 1 de
Una revista especializada confeccionó una lista de las contraseñas más utilizadas en Internet. Entre ellas figuran las más fáciles de descubrir, como "123456" o el primer nombre del usuario (ver aparte). Según los expertos en seguridad informática, entre los consejos para elegir un password seguro figuran, por ejemplo, no utilizar datos personales como el nombre, el número de documento o la fecha de nacimiento. Además, se recomienda usar contraseñas compuestas por siete caracteres o más.
La lista de las contraseñas más utilizadas será publicada en la edición de mayo de la revista PC Magazine, pero esta semana se hizo conocida a través del Chicago Tribune.
Algunas de las contraseñas identificadas coinciden con la lista publicada el año pasado por una página alemana llamada "FlirtLife", en la que también figuraban la secuencia de números "123456" y los nombres de los usuarios. Entonces, el portal envió un mail de advertencia a todos sus clientes.
Especialistas en la ejercitación de la memoria y en seguridad informática apuntan técnicas y herramientas para elegir una clave segura. La mayoría coincide en que el único lugar seguro es la memoria de uno mismo.
La metodología más usada entre los usuarios es anotar las claves en algún papel, pero cuando se escribe deja de ser segura, apuntan los expertos.
Algunos proponen que cada usuario elabore su propia regla mnemotécnica, como elegir frases o palabras fáciles de recordar y reemplazar sus letras por números y símbolos: la A siempre por el 7, la B por el signo menos, etc.
También recomiendan apelar a una combinación de las fechas históricas o de los números que más les gustan. "Lo importante es que cada usuario se plantee una estrategia", aconsejan. Y coinciden en que las cuentas más vulnerables son las que tienen claves repetidas.
Otra clave para armar la contraseña, por ejemplo, es juntar dos palabras cortas y combinarlas; armar esquemas de sustitución (vocales por consonantes o las letras ubicadas en el teclado a la derecha de las originales) y recurrir a errores ortográficos. | fr | La revue informatique sud-américaine '''' a publié la liste des 10 mots de passe les plus utilisés par les utilisateurs de tout média informatique, spécialement pour les services de messagerie et de réseaux. La liste de compose essentiellement d'une série de chiffres ou de mots étant facilement identifiables.
# password (''mot de passe'', en anglais)
# 123456
# qwerty
# abc123
# letmein
# monkey
# myspace1
# password1
# link182
# (prénom de l'utilisateur)
Selon les spécialistes, les utilisateurs persistent à ignorer les avertissements de sécurité reçus, mais d'autres suivent les déjà classiques recommandations de . Il existe d'autres recommandations comme de ne pas envoyer les mots de passe par courrier électronique, de le changer tous les six mois, d'utiliser au moins trois mots de passe distincts et d'utiliser des mots ou des séquences facilement mémorisables.
Certaines compagnies financières ont déjà mis en place des systèmes où l'utilisateur doit changer son mot de passe tous les six mois ou qui ne permettent pas de mots de passe de moins de 7 lettres et pour lesquels au moins une lettre majuscule et un chiffre sont nécessaires pour être validés.
Dans certaines entreprises publiques françaises, les mots de passe doivent être changés au moins tous les mois. |
en | 87 bodies found and 43 survived Latest - 87 bodies found; 43 survived
Public Health Minister Dr Mongkol Na Songkhla said 87 bodies were retrieved from the debris of the One-Two-Go aircraft that crashed at the Phuket Airport on Saturday. The number of passengers injured were 43.
There are a total of 130 passengers, including crew.
Earlier report said most of the victims who were foreigners, have been retrieved from wreckage of a One-Two-Go plane at the Phuket airport. The budget airliner exploded and broke in two after it crashlanded and skidded off the runway and crashed into nearby walls on Sunday afternoon. More are feared dead.
Some reports put the death toll at about 80, but this has yet to be confirmed. The nationalities of those onboard are not immediately known, but Phuket is a highly popular destination for overseas tourists.
There were 74 Thais on the plane. It's the first local disaster involving low-cost airline following its profileration about four years ago.
A 1126 telephone hotline has been created by the airline to provide immediate information about Flight OG 269.
A surviving Thai passenger said the plane "landed hard" and "bounced" and then skidded off the runway. Civil aviation official Chiasak Angkauwan said, "the airplane requested to land but due to the weather in Phuket -- strong wind and heavy rain -- maybe the pilot did not see the runway clearly."
"The plane then fell onto the runway and broke into two. It is expected that there will be a lot of casualties."
"We are rescuing people from the aircraft ... we know now there were 123 passengers and five crew," he told the news channel.
"We won't know what really happened until we get information from the black box."
The airliner services Bangkok-Phuket flights six times a week. The ill-fated airline left Don Muang airport at about 2.30pm.
Information now coming in said the plane, which was being used by local budget travel company, One-to-Go Airline, had 123 passengers and five crew.
Officials said victims could have died on impact, or from suffocation and fire resulting from explosions. According to an initial account, the plane's fuselage was torn open when the aircraft crashed into an earth wall, and some of the survivors were those thrown out through the opening.
The aircraft, flight number OG 269, approached the Phuket airport at about 3.40pm from Bangkok. Phuket had earlier been hit by heavy rains.
It crashed into trees and walls surrounding the airport.
Eye-witnesses said the impact of the crash caused the plane to break in two and they heard a series of explosions.
Rescue teams and navy personnel were involved in the rescue operation. All flights in and out of the Phuket airport have been cancelled.
An Irish tourist, identifying himself only as "John", said he was on board the flight. He and his friend survived with bruises all over their bodies.
"We sat on the 18th row. The weather was real bad and there were lots of unusual noises during the landing. Something was obviously wrong [during the landing]," he said. He and his friend escaped through the emergency door.
Meanwhile Transportation Minister Thira Haochareon said Phuket International Airport was temporary closed after the crash.
Thira said the body of the aircraft hit the runway and was on fire fire while the pilot made an attempt to pull it off after failed a landing attempt, he said.
Key features of MacDonnel Douglas MD82
Passenger capacity: 175 seats
Engine type: Pratt & Whitney JT 8D217 A/C
Aircraft speed: Faster than sound by 0.76 times; 430 miles per hour
Flight ceiling: 37,000 feet
Flight distance: 3,500 kilometres
[Watch slide show, click here] | en | A One-Two-GO MD-82 parked at Phuket International Airport.
A scheduled flight airliner belonging to Thai low-cost carrier One-Two-GO Airlines crashed and split in two on landing at Phuket International Airport in Thailand today. At least 89 people are dead and 41 injured, in the first major incident involving an airliner in Thailand's burgeoning low-cost aviation sector.
One-Two-GO Airlines Flight OG 269, a MD-82 jet, had 123 passengers and seven crew members aboard. The plane was on a regularly scheduled flight from Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport to Phuket. It departed Bangkok at around 2:30 p.m. local time (0730 GMT) and reached Phuket at around 3:40 p.m. Upon landing, the plane skidded off the runway, crashed into some trees and burst into flames.
There was heavy rain, strong winds, and visibility was poor, officials said. "The airplane asked to land but due to the weather in Phuket – strong wind and heavy rain – maybe the pilot did not see the runway clearly," civil aviation official Chiasak Angkauwan was quoted as saying.
The airline's official website redirects to a web page listing the 42 injured passengers (one of whom has since died). Phuket (pronounced, roughly, "Poock-get") is a popular holiday destination for tourists.
"We sat on the 18th row. The weather was real bad and there were lots of unusual noises during the landing. Something was obviously wrong during the landing," a survivor identified as "John" was quoted as saying in ''The Nation''.
Another passenger, Nong Khaonual, told ''The Nation'' that he felt the plane had descended at an unusually high speed, and that it immediately caught fire after it skidded off the runway and came to rest in some trees. Nong said he was able to drag his wife from the plane. He said he and some other survivors were seated at the rear of the aircraft, where the impact of the crash was less severe.
One-Two-GO is the domestic, low-cost subsidiary of Orient Thai Airlines, a small airline that operates a fleet of older Boeing 747 jumbo jets and some smaller MD-82 and MD-83 jets. One-Two-GO is one of several low-cost airlines that have started up in Thailand in recent years. |
en | Survivor and eyewitnesses tell of the Phuket Airport crash A One-Two-Go crash survivor said the MD82 aircraft descended at an unusually high speed before it crashlanded at Phuket Airport.
Marine Keisel, from Paris, was aboard a plane behind the one that crashed and saw the accident happen.
"When the plane landed it caught fire," she told AFP at Phuket airport. "We could see the fire coming out of it. It was chaos inside my plane."
Meanwhile David McGivney, 23, from Ireland, was on vacation and waiting to return to Bangkok. When the accident happened he was on another plane, which waited on the tarmac for an hour.
"Nothing was said to us until we saw it on the news," he said.
Asked if he was willing to fly, McGivney said: "Not really, maybe we'll get the bus tonight."
Nong Khaonual, a frequent flyer, said he managed to drag his wife Ladda, who was unconscious, to an emergency door at the back and opened it with the help of other survivors. The 10 survivors then jumped into a ditch.
He said the plane bounced violently before it skidded off the runway and crash into an earth berm. The plane caught fire immediately after it stopped.
Nong said some of the survivors who helped open the door suffered some burns. Most were hurt from the jump into the ditch. Nong tore an earlobe and damaged his shoulder.
He said there was no announcement from the crew that landing could be a problem.
One of Nong's sonsinlaw said Nong, his wife and all 10 survivors were seated at the back of the plane, where the impact of the crash was less severe.
Nong's son Thanawat Fongsrisin said his mother injured her head in the jump from the plane. The couple were taken to Siriroj Hospital.
He said his parents went to Phuket to visit his pregnant wife, who is due to deliver next month.
[Watch slide show, click here] | en | A One-Two-GO MD-82 parked at Phuket International Airport.
A scheduled flight airliner belonging to Thai low-cost carrier One-Two-GO Airlines crashed and split in two on landing at Phuket International Airport in Thailand today. At least 89 people are dead and 41 injured, in the first major incident involving an airliner in Thailand's burgeoning low-cost aviation sector.
One-Two-GO Airlines Flight OG 269, a MD-82 jet, had 123 passengers and seven crew members aboard. The plane was on a regularly scheduled flight from Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport to Phuket. It departed Bangkok at around 2:30 p.m. local time (0730 GMT) and reached Phuket at around 3:40 p.m. Upon landing, the plane skidded off the runway, crashed into some trees and burst into flames.
There was heavy rain, strong winds, and visibility was poor, officials said. "The airplane asked to land but due to the weather in Phuket – strong wind and heavy rain – maybe the pilot did not see the runway clearly," civil aviation official Chiasak Angkauwan was quoted as saying.
The airline's official website redirects to a web page listing the 42 injured passengers (one of whom has since died). Phuket (pronounced, roughly, "Poock-get") is a popular holiday destination for tourists.
"We sat on the 18th row. The weather was real bad and there were lots of unusual noises during the landing. Something was obviously wrong during the landing," a survivor identified as "John" was quoted as saying in ''The Nation''.
Another passenger, Nong Khaonual, told ''The Nation'' that he felt the plane had descended at an unusually high speed, and that it immediately caught fire after it skidded off the runway and came to rest in some trees. Nong said he was able to drag his wife from the plane. He said he and some other survivors were seated at the rear of the aircraft, where the impact of the crash was less severe.
One-Two-GO is the domestic, low-cost subsidiary of Orient Thai Airlines, a small airline that operates a fleet of older Boeing 747 jumbo jets and some smaller MD-82 and MD-83 jets. One-Two-GO is one of several low-cost airlines that have started up in Thailand in recent years. |
en | List of passengers injured in Phuket Airport's plane crash Update - List of passengers injured in the plane crash at Phuket Airport treated at Siriroj Phuket Hospital and Krungthep Phuket Hospital
Krungthep- Phuket Hospital
- Witchuhon Singnopon, 25, Thai
- John O'donnel, 50, Ireland
- Paiboon Pahan, 39, Thai
- Christoph Falchetm, 36, Germany
- Marcel Squincbal, 37, Austria
- Benjamin Zachary Gree, 24, UK
- Peter JamesHill, 35, UK
- Claus Benjamin Voigt, 24, Germany
- Clemens Rothmann, 27, Germany
- Ashley Scott Harrow, 27, UK
- Claudia Rothmann, 25, Germany
- Maryau Mirtaheri, 34, Iran
- Claus Benjamin, 24, Netherlands
- Redz, 30, UK
- Hashem Parviz, 40, Iran
- Hasham Madia, Iran
- Movahed Abbas Kiyani, 37, Italy
- Christopher Edward Cooley, 23, UK
- Miss Red, 22, Thai
- Porawit Mahasap, 41, Thai
- William Burke, 23, UK
- Red, UK
- Vladimir, 29, Ireland
- Isabella Freylikhman, 27, Ireland
- Chaolert Jitjamnong, 48, Thai
- Chatree Suksawat, 48, Thai
- Chawit Jitjamnong, 11
- Robert Borlane, 28, Austria
- Mldred Anne Furlong 30
- Menrdhu Kiyan
- Mahsa Fatoorechi
Vajira Phuket Hospital
- Savitri Denny, 35
- Boerkamp, 29 - Netherlands
Siriroj - Phuket Hospital
- ICU
1. Likhit Liengpansakul - ICU
2. Parinwit Choosaeng - ICU
3. Chainarong maharae - ICU
4. Apichart Pata
5. Eric Nihlen (Sweden)
6. Christopher Marken (Sweden)
7. Nong Kaonual
8. Ladda Kaonual
9. Pratin Lienchamroon
10. Sara (unknown surname) (Netherland)
* Foreign names's correct spellings need to be updated. | en | A One-Two-GO MD-82 parked at Phuket International Airport.
A scheduled flight airliner belonging to Thai low-cost carrier One-Two-GO Airlines crashed and split in two on landing at Phuket International Airport in Thailand today. At least 89 people are dead and 41 injured, in the first major incident involving an airliner in Thailand's burgeoning low-cost aviation sector.
One-Two-GO Airlines Flight OG 269, a MD-82 jet, had 123 passengers and seven crew members aboard. The plane was on a regularly scheduled flight from Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport to Phuket. It departed Bangkok at around 2:30 p.m. local time (0730 GMT) and reached Phuket at around 3:40 p.m. Upon landing, the plane skidded off the runway, crashed into some trees and burst into flames.
There was heavy rain, strong winds, and visibility was poor, officials said. "The airplane asked to land but due to the weather in Phuket – strong wind and heavy rain – maybe the pilot did not see the runway clearly," civil aviation official Chiasak Angkauwan was quoted as saying.
The airline's official website redirects to a web page listing the 42 injured passengers (one of whom has since died). Phuket (pronounced, roughly, "Poock-get") is a popular holiday destination for tourists.
"We sat on the 18th row. The weather was real bad and there were lots of unusual noises during the landing. Something was obviously wrong during the landing," a survivor identified as "John" was quoted as saying in ''The Nation''.
Another passenger, Nong Khaonual, told ''The Nation'' that he felt the plane had descended at an unusually high speed, and that it immediately caught fire after it skidded off the runway and came to rest in some trees. Nong said he was able to drag his wife from the plane. He said he and some other survivors were seated at the rear of the aircraft, where the impact of the crash was less severe.
One-Two-GO is the domestic, low-cost subsidiary of Orient Thai Airlines, a small airline that operates a fleet of older Boeing 747 jumbo jets and some smaller MD-82 and MD-83 jets. One-Two-GO is one of several low-cost airlines that have started up in Thailand in recent years. |
es | 2 de octubre 2008 En 100 ciudades del mfundo se realizarán actos y eventos conmemorativos:
"En un año más comienza la Marcha Mundial por la Paz y la No-violencia" 17 octubre 2008 Milán (Italia) – Avance presentación para Europa de la "Marcha Mundial por la Paz y la No-violencia " 6 noviembre 2008 Buenos Aires (Argentina) – Avance presentación para Latinoamerica de la "Marcha Mundial por la Paz y la No-violencia” 14 noviembre 2008 Punta de Vacas (Argentina) – Presentación oficial de la "Marcha Mundial Por la Paz y la No-violencia" 26 noviembre 2008 Nairobi (Kenia) – Presentación para África de la "Marcha Mundial por la Paz y la No-violencia"
15 noviembre al 15 diciembre 2008 Presentaciones oficiales en las ciudades por la que pasará la "Marcha Mundial Por la Paz y la No-violencia"
2 octubre 2009 Wellington (Nueva Zelanda) – Comienzo de la "Marcha Mundial por la Paz y la No-violencia"
Actos y eventos en todas las ciudades por las que pasará la MMPN-V. 2 enero 2010 Punta de Vacas (Argentina) – Llegada de la "Marcha Mundial por la Paz y la No-violencia"
Etapas de la "Marcha Mundial por la Paz y la No-Violencia" Etapa de Estudio: Junio 2007 – Junio 2008. Etapa de Preparación: Julio 2008 – Septiembre 2009. Etapa de Realización: Octubre 2009 – Enero 2010. Etapa de Evaluación: Enero - Marzo 2010. | es | Una iniciativa solidaria y de protesta que recorrerá todo el mundo, durante tres meses, a partir del 2 de octubre de 2009. Esta marcha reclamará un mundo sin guerra y la limitación del gasto en armas. A la propuesta ya se han unido muchas personalidades y famosos.
La ''Marcha Mundial por la Paz y la No Violencia'' es una iniciativa solidaria que comenzará en Nueva Zelanda el 2 de octubre de 2009, aniversario del nacimiento de Mahatma Gandhi y declarado por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) como Día Internacional de la No Violencia.
Durante tres meses, recorrerá todo el mundo para llegar, después de más de 160.000 kilómetros, a la cordillera de Los Andes, al pie del Monte Aconcagua. El destino final será la localidad argentina de Punta de Vacas (provincia de Mendoza), el 2 de enero de 2010.
Entre los españoles famosos, dieron su apoyo el ex ciclista Pedro Delgado y el cantante Miguel Ríos. También asistirán el escritor portugués José Saramago y el premio Nobel de la Paz sudafricano, Desmond Tutu.
Un equipo base permanente de cien personas de distintas nacionalidades hará el recorrido completo, que a su paso por las ciudades realizará todo tipo de foros, encuentros, festivales, conferencias y eventos para reclamar un mundo sin guerras, que se limite el gasto en armamento y otras consignas.
Además, los canales de participación son múltiples, destacando el apoyo virtual que se puede realizar a través de la página oficial de la Marcha Mundial. |
es | 20MINUTOS.ES. 17.12.2008 - 16:42h
La 'Marcha Mundial por la Paz y la No Violencia' es una iniciativa solidaria que comenzará en Nueva Zelanda el 2 de octubre de 2009, día aniversario del nacimiento de Gandhi y declarado por la Naciones Unidas, Día Internacional de la No Violencia.
Durante tres meses recorrerá todo el mundo, para llegar, después de más de 160.000 km, a la cordillera de Los Andes, en Punta de Vacas al pie del Monte Aconcagua el 2 de enero de 2010.
Pedro Delgado, Miguel Ríos o José Saramago, ya han dado su apoyo a la Marcha Mundial
Un equipo base permanente de cien personas de distintas nacionalidades hará el recorrido completo, que a su paso por las ciudades realizará todo tipo de foros, encuentros, festivales, conferencias y eventos para reclamar un mundo sin guerras, que se limite el gasto en armamento...
A la iniciativa ya se han unido personalidades y famosos de todo el mundo, como el escritor portugués José Saramago; el Premio Nobel de la Paz, Desmond Tutu; el director de orquesta, Zubin Metha; los ex ciclitas, Pedro Delgado y Abraham Olano; o el astronauta, Pedro Duque.
Además, los canales de participación son múltiples, destacando el apoyo virtual que se puede realizar a través de la página oficial de la Marcha Mundial. Cantantes como Noa, Pastora Soler o Miguel Ríos, ya se han inscrito en el sitio, abierto también a todo tipo propuestas y organizaciones. | es | Una iniciativa solidaria y de protesta que recorrerá todo el mundo, durante tres meses, a partir del 2 de octubre de 2009. Esta marcha reclamará un mundo sin guerra y la limitación del gasto en armas. A la propuesta ya se han unido muchas personalidades y famosos.
La ''Marcha Mundial por la Paz y la No Violencia'' es una iniciativa solidaria que comenzará en Nueva Zelanda el 2 de octubre de 2009, aniversario del nacimiento de Mahatma Gandhi y declarado por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) como Día Internacional de la No Violencia.
Durante tres meses, recorrerá todo el mundo para llegar, después de más de 160.000 kilómetros, a la cordillera de Los Andes, al pie del Monte Aconcagua. El destino final será la localidad argentina de Punta de Vacas (provincia de Mendoza), el 2 de enero de 2010.
Entre los españoles famosos, dieron su apoyo el ex ciclista Pedro Delgado y el cantante Miguel Ríos. También asistirán el escritor portugués José Saramago y el premio Nobel de la Paz sudafricano, Desmond Tutu.
Un equipo base permanente de cien personas de distintas nacionalidades hará el recorrido completo, que a su paso por las ciudades realizará todo tipo de foros, encuentros, festivales, conferencias y eventos para reclamar un mundo sin guerras, que se limite el gasto en armamento y otras consignas.
Además, los canales de participación son múltiples, destacando el apoyo virtual que se puede realizar a través de la página oficial de la Marcha Mundial. |
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La filiale de l’allemand, née d’une fusion avec l’espagnol Gamesa en 2016, a annoncé lundi un plan de restructuration massif.
Le Monde | 07.11.2017 à 11h49 | Par Philippe Escande
Il est toujours dangereux de bâtir une stratégie sur du vent. L’allemand Siemens, qui a construit une partie de son avenir énergétique sur l’éolien, en mesure la difficulté. Siemens Gamesa, sa filiale née de la fusion de ses activités dans ce secteur avec celles de l’espagnol Gamesa, a annoncé lundi 6 novembre un plan de restructuration massif, qui se traduira par la suppression de près de 6 000 postes dans le monde, soit près d’un quart de ses effectifs. Pour une industrie d’avenir et un relais de croissance majeur, on pouvait rêver mieux. Cette déconvenue ne pose pas seulement la question de la solidité à long terme de cette branche, qui pèse plus de 10 milliards d’euros de revenus pour le groupe allemand, mais aussi celle de la gestion de ses acquisitions.
Un trou d’air passager
L’alliance Siemens Gamesa, conclue en 2016, ressemble, en effet, furieusement à celle signée un an plus tard par le groupe munichois avec le français Alstom dans le ferroviaire. Même participation tout juste majoritaire de l’allemand, 59 % dans Gamesa et 51 % dans Alstom Transport, et même volonté de maintenir une identité locale, concrétisée par une cotation en Bourse séparée, à Madrid pour l’éolien, à Paris pour le train. Et puis probablement, même pression concurrentielle, avec, dans l’ombre, des géants chinois qui se font les dents sur leur marché intérieur, le plus gros du monde, avant de sortir en masse de leurs frontières.
Les vents restent cependant nettement plus porteurs dans le cas de l’éolien. Selon le rapport annuel du Global Wind Energy Council, la capacité de production électrique installée dans le monde devrait quasiment doubler dans les cinq ans qui viennent, avec un tiers en Chine. Ce ne sera pas le cas des trains, ni même des métros. Le trou d’air de Siemens Gamesa semble donc passager, mais il est lié à deux facteurs intéressants à suivre sur la durée. Le premier est un ralentissement conjoncturel en Inde, quatrième marché du monde. La conséquence... | fr | L'Espagnol Gamesa.
La multinationale fabricante d'éoliennes - a annoncé la suppression de emplois sur les que comptent le groupe, dans 24 pays différents. Cette restructuration de grande envergure, destinée selon le groupe a accroitre sa compétitivité, concerne donc presque un quart de ses effectifs alors que les pays concernés n'ont pas encore été annoncés.
Le groupe issu d'une alliance en 2016 de deux géants allemands et espagnols fait face à une perte de rentabilité et une anticipe une baisse d'environ 10 % de son chiffre d'affaires pour 2018, à dix milliards d'euros. Cette fusion de géants européens semble donc montrer ses limites, alors que la récente union a été bâtis sur le même modèle. |
pt | Uma escavação realizada por um projeto de conservação de sítios arqueológicos em áreas naturais protegidas em Israel revelou um antigo altar para a divindade grega Pã, deus dos rebanhos e pastores.
Encontrada na Reserva Natural de Banias, a obra é feita de basalto vulcânico datado do século II ou III d.C. e foi encontrado no chão de uma igreja bizantina, tendo sido reaproveitada como um tijolo de sustentação quando a construção católica foi erguida no século V d.C., e oculta de forma proposital para humilhar os pagãos que ainda mantinham os “velhos” costumes politeístas.
(Fonte: Jonathan Orlin /Autoridade de Parques e Natureza de Israel/Reprodução)
Porém, a forma como as inscrições foram feitas parecem ter estragado um pouco o trabalho. Segundo Avner Ecker, arqueólogo da Universidade Bar-Ilan em Ramat Gan e codiretor do projeto, a pessoa responsável pela gravação provavelmente não era profissional, diminuindo as letras quando começou a ficar sem espaço e até mesmo saindo da moldura.
Torto, mas com boas intenções
A dedicatória em grego provavelmente foi feita por um peregrino chamado Ateneu, filho de Sosipatros, que decidiu erguer o monumento feito com o próprio dinheiro como um cumprimento a um voto. O local deve ter sido escolhido por ficar a poucos passos da famosa cachoeira Banias, que antigamente era conhecida como Paneas, sendo associada à Pã e visitada por adoradores da figura mitológica.
O mais interessante é que o homem morava na cidade de Antioquia, que fica cerca de 320 quilômetros do local, e sua dedicatória foi para Pã Heliopolitanus, uma combinação da divindade na natureza com Zeus, e que era muito popular entre os habitantes de sua região.
Importância para mais de uma religião
Porém, a área da reserva natural não teve um grande significado apenas para a religião pagã grega, mas também para o catolicismo. “Este lugar teria um significado tremendo para os cristãos da era bizantina, que acreditavam que foi aqui que Jesus disse a Pedro: Eu lhe dou as chaves do reino dos céus”, explicou Erlich. | pt | O Jerusalem Post escreveu que os arqueólogos israelenses estão analisando a importância das inscrições em um templo que combinava os deuses gregos e sob uma igreja cristã em 400 d.C. Esta mensagem está sendo pesquisada pelo Dr Avner Ecker da Bar-Ilan University, Israel, Ramat Gan da Bar-Ilan University. Segundo o jornal Haaretz (Haaretz), a mensagem pode ser interpretada como Ateneu agradecendo a Pan por sua viagem de Antioquia a Banias. |
pt | Um altar para o deus grego antigo Pã foi encontrado na parede de uma igreja bizantina, no norte de Israel. A descoberta para homenagear Pã é do segundo ou terceiro século depois da Era Comum. O pilar de basalto entrelaça o cristianismo primitivo com as crenças pagãs, segundo o autor Hannah Brown.
A inscrição pode ser conferida na íntegra e diz o seguinte: “Ateneon, filho de Sosipatros de Antioquia, está dedicando o altar ao deus Pã Heliopolitanus. Ele construiu o altar usando seu próprio dinheiro pessoal em cumprimento a um voto que fez”.
Heliopolitanus é um nome tipicamente relacionado com o deus grego Zeus. Um templo na cidade libanesa de Baalbek, homenageava uma versão conhecida por Júpiter, sendo que Júpiter também era uma das antigas formas pela qual Zeus era conhecido.
Pã Heliopolitanus pode ter sido um deus com aspectos de Pã e Zeus ou apenas um outro nome para o deus da selva. Além disso, escavação foi conduzida pelo pesquisador do Instituto de Arqueologia Zinman, Adi Erlich, da Universidade de Haifa. Segundo ele, a construção foi feita por “peregrinos vindos de longe”.
Ainda conforme Erlich, quem fez a inscrição “não era profissional”. Por mais que a pessoa tenha viajado uma longa distância, não conseguiu preparar a mensagem da melhor maneira. Afinal, teve que reduzir o tamanho das últimas letras e mesmo assim ultrapassou o espaço projetado da moldura.
Mais sobre a igreja onde o deus grego foi homenageado
A igreja onde o deus grego antigo foi homenageado foi construída onde antes ficava um templo Pã. Ele era retratado com pernas e chifres de uma cabra, por volta de 400 d.C. Menos de um século antes a região havia se tornado um importante centro cristão e contava com um bispo.
O templo ao ar livre para Pã ficava no Parque Nacional de Banias, que atualmente é conhecido por suas cachoeiras. Mas, naquela época, as quedas d’água já eram associadas a antiga divindade. E agora, as novas descobertas fazem parte dos esforços para conservar a arqueologia do país.
A igreja foi construída no estilo romano clássico, apresentando uma pequena piscina ao centro. Em seguida, os cristãos adicionaram pequenas cruzes no chão, formando um mosaico, que passou a ser um dos símbolos da religião. Erlich pensa que a igreja foi erguida para comemorar as interações entre Jesus e São Pedro.
Algumas correntes cristãs indicam que foi nesta região onde Jesus deu um novo nome ao apostolo conhecido anteriormente como Simão. Conforme o Evangelho de Mateus, Cristo disse a Pedro: “Sobre esta pedra edificarei a minha Igreja … Dar-te-ei as chaves do reino dos céu”. | pt | O Jerusalem Post escreveu que os arqueólogos israelenses estão analisando a importância das inscrições em um templo que combinava os deuses gregos e sob uma igreja cristã em 400 d.C. Esta mensagem está sendo pesquisada pelo Dr Avner Ecker da Bar-Ilan University, Israel, Ramat Gan da Bar-Ilan University. Segundo o jornal Haaretz (Haaretz), a mensagem pode ser interpretada como Ateneu agradecendo a Pan por sua viagem de Antioquia a Banias. |
pt | Arqueólogos em Israel estão tentando descobrir o significado de uma mensagem inscrita nas paredes encontradas em uma igreja datada de cerca de 400 d.C.
Arqueólogos em Israel estão analisando o significado de uma inscrição em um templo dedicado a uma amálgama dos deuses gregos Pã e Zeus sob uma igreja cristã datada de 400 d.C, escreve o jornal The Jerusalem Post.
O altar foi construído pouco antes do início da Era Cristã, e contém uma inscrição em grego dizendo: "Ateneu, filho de Sosipatro de Antioquia, está dedicando o altar ao deus Pã Heliopolitano. Ele construiu o altar usando seu próprio dinheiro no cumprimento de um voto que fez".
A mensagem está sendo estudada por dr. Avner Ecker, da Universidade Bar-Ilan, Israel, da Universidade de Bar-Ilan, Ramat Gan. Segundo citado pelo jornal Haaretz, a mensagem pode ser explicada como Ateneu agradecendo a Pã por ter conseguido viajar de Antioquia até Banias.
© Foto / Ofer Shinar / Escavações Banias / Instituto de Arqueologia Zinman / Universidade de Haifa / Autoridade de Parques e Natureza de Israel Altar de igreja cristã na Reserva Natural de Banias, Israel
De acordo com Adi Erlich do Instituto Zinman de Arqueologia, Universidade de Haifa, Israel, que dirigiu a escavação do local com o professor Ron Lavi, a combinação de Pã com Heliopolitano, um nome normalmente associado a Zeus, e a origem do doador da distante Antioquia, cerca de 400 quilômetros ao norte, localizada no que hoje é a fronteira entre a Turquia e a Síria, indica que o sítio foi visitado por peregrinos vindos de longe.
Ela explicou a razão pela qual os deuses gregos eram adorados séculos depois que os romanos entraram no local: "Aqui eles adoravam Afrodite, não Vênus, por exemplo."
A igreja, uma das mais antigas já encontradas, era importante para os primeiros cristãos, segundo Erlich.
"Este lugar teria tido um enorme significado para os cristãos da era bizantina, que acreditavam que foi ali que Jesus disse a Pedro: 'Dar-te-ei as chaves do reino dos céus'", disse Erlich. | pt | O Jerusalem Post escreveu que os arqueólogos israelenses estão analisando a importância das inscrições em um templo que combinava os deuses gregos e sob uma igreja cristã em 400 d.C. Esta mensagem está sendo pesquisada pelo Dr Avner Ecker da Bar-Ilan University, Israel, Ramat Gan da Bar-Ilan University. Segundo o jornal Haaretz (Haaretz), a mensagem pode ser interpretada como Ateneu agradecendo a Pan por sua viagem de Antioquia a Banias. |
pt | Foi descoberta uma inscrição grega que conta como Ateneu, filho de Susipater, viajou de Antióquia, atual território da Turquia, para dedicar um pilar de pedra a Pã, deus grego, em Israel.
Um altar notável, cuja data é estimada entre séculos I e II d.C., com uma inscrição em grego foi descoberto durante escavações de uma antiga igreja cristã em Banias, em Israel, informa The Times of Israel. Segundo a inscrição, o altar foi dedicado por um peregrino, que viajou de Antióquia, ao deus grego Pã.
© Foto / Jonathan Orlin / Autoridade de Natureza e Parques de Israel Inscrição grega no altar a Pã de época romana descoberta durante escavações recentes em Banias
O altar foi descoberto em um muro de uma das mais antigas igrejas israelenses, desenterrada ao pé das espetaculares Fontes de Banias. Antiga igreja bizantina de cerca de 400 d.C. foi edificada no topo do templo a Pã de época romana onde aconteceu a dedicação do novo altar descoberto.
O que torna o local das escavações em Banias topograficamente único é por contar com rocha, caverna, fontes e um terraço, construído nos tempos antigos de um pedaço de rocha caído, no qual o templo se edificou. Culto a Pã iniciou-se aproximadamente no século III d.C. perto da rocha e das fontes. O templo foi construído por volta de 20 d.C. Depois de passar a contar em 320 d.C. com um bispo, a região se tornou um importante centro cristão.
© Foto / Yaniv Cohen Igreja bizantina de cerca de 400 d.C. desenterrada em Banias (Yaniv Cohen)
Como conta a inscrição do altar, Ateneu, filho de Susipater, manteve o juramento de pagamento e consagrou o altar a "Heliópolis Pã", ou seja, uma combinação de dois deuses – Pã, deus dos pastores, e Heliópolis (identificado também como Júpiter ou Zeus), que era conhecido também na fronteira sírio-turca. A inscrição foi decifrada pelo professor da Universidade Bar-Ilan, Avner Acker.
Sendo a reutilização de materiais de construção pré-fabricados uma tarefa prática, a disposição do altar poderia ser significativa e, provavelmente, destinava-se a humilhar deliberadamente os pagãos que ainda mantinham a sua fé "antiga" com o movimento cristão se enraizando rapidamente, explicou em comunicado a diretora da escavação da Universidade de Haifa, professora Adi Erlich.
Ela também notou que o doador, Ateneu, filho de Susipater, teria tido que viajar centenas de quilômetros para chegar às Fontes de Banias, uma área por muito tempo associada ao deus Pã, que teve a pronunciação árabe preservada de seu nome grego.
O altar foi apresentado em um evento na residência oficial do presidente de Israel, em Jerusalém, para celebrar o centenário da fundação do predecessor da Autoridade de Antiguidades de Israel. | pt | O Jerusalem Post escreveu que os arqueólogos israelenses estão analisando a importância das inscrições em um templo que combinava os deuses gregos e sob uma igreja cristã em 400 d.C. Esta mensagem está sendo pesquisada pelo Dr Avner Ecker da Bar-Ilan University, Israel, Ramat Gan da Bar-Ilan University. Segundo o jornal Haaretz (Haaretz), a mensagem pode ser interpretada como Ateneu agradecendo a Pan por sua viagem de Antioquia a Banias. |
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) -- A paper license tag, a salad and stories that didn't make sense pricked the suspicions of a state trooper who stopped the car of a wanted fugitive polygamist in Las Vegas.
But it was the pumping carotid artery in the neck of Warren Steed Jeffs that convinced Nevada Highway Patrolman Eddie Dutchover that he had cornered someone big.
"I knew some type of criminal activity was possibly afoot," Dutchover said after he stopped Jeffs with a brother and one of his wives in a new luxury SUV that had only a paper tag instead of a license plate. (Watch state trooper reveal what gave Jeffs away -- 2:46)
Inside the car on Monday night, Jeffs seemed evasive and started to eat a salad.
"I noticed Warren was extremely nervous. He was sitting in that right side back seat and wouldn't make eye contact with me," Dutchover said.
"But his carotid artery was pumping."
Dutchover separated the brothers and questioned them. Isaac Jeffs said they were heading to Utah, but Warren Jeffs said their destination was Denver, Colorado, Dutchover reported.
"Their stories didn't make any sense to me," Dutchover said.
He called in back-up and later the FBI when he and his fellow trooper realized they had captured one of the FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives with a $100,000 bounty on his head. (See what FBI agents say they found inside Jeffs' car)
Jeffs himself later confirmed he is the man who is wanted in Utah and Arizona on a variety of charges including child rape that are linked to his allegedly arranging marriages between girls and older men in his polygamist organization, the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
"He said his full name -- Warren Steed Jeffs -- and he just kind of like sighed. And that was it," the trooper said.
Fugitive kit
FBI agents said they found many different items that could be the trappings of a life on the run inside Jeffs' maroon 2007 Cadillac Escalade, that retails at nearly $55,000 for a base model.
They recovered:
15 cell phones
Walkie-talkies
A police scanner
Laptop computers
Wigs
Sunglasses
Credit cards
At least $54,000 in cash
A duffel bag recovered from the SUV was stuffed with unopened envelopes that may contain even more money, according to the FBI. (Watch what police found with the self-proclaimed prophet -- 1:35)
Law enforcement officials had feared the possibility of a violent showdown in trying to capture Jeffs, who was believed to travel with heavily armed security guards.
But in the end, the only people with the polygamist leader when he was captured were his brother and one of his wives, Naomi Jeffs. They were released without charges.
Warren Jeffs was "cordial" but uncooperative during questioning, contending he was being subjected to "religious prosecution." The interview ended on Tuesday at about 5 a.m. (8 a.m. ET), according to John Lewis, FBI special agent-in-charge in Phoenix, Arizona.
A hearing for Jeffs, who is being held without bail in the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, is scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 a.m. (12:30 p.m. ET), where a judge will review extradition requests from Utah and Arizona.
Utah to prosecute first
A source involved in the case told CNN on Wednesday that Utah will have the first opportunity to prosecute Jeffs. He is expected to return to Utah some time next week, the source said.
Jeffs, considered a prophet by his followers, is expected to be transferred to the Purgatory Jail near St. George, Utah.
Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff said he wants Utah to get Jeffs first because the charges he faces there -- two counts of rape as an accomplice -- carry a penalty of five years to life in prison, while he faces only a possible six-year sentence in Arizona.
"We have the strongest charges. There's no doubt about that," Shurtleff said.
Jeffs' FLDS church, which claims 10,000 followers, freely practices polygamy in both Colorado City, Arizona, where it is based, and nearby Hildale, Utah. It also maintains groups of followers in Texas, South Dakota, Nevada, Canada's British Columbia province and Mexico.
The mainstream Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, based in Salt Lake City, gave up plural marriage more than a century ago and has no ties to the FLDS.
FLDS members consider Jeffs, who took over the sect after his father died in 2002, to be a prophet of God. Law enforcement authorities charge he wields almost total control over his followers, including dictating their marriage partners. (Watch how Warren Jeffs lorded over his followers -- 4:28)
Tuesday night in Colorado City, Jeffs' followers, who normally shun the media, had little comment on his arrest, although some of them appeared not to believe that he had been caught.
In May, the FBI put Jeffs on its 10 Most Wanted list, a roster that also includes al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, and offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to his capture.
CNN's Ted Rowlands, Gary Tuchman, Kelli Arena and Terry Frieden contributed to this report. | en | Warren Jeffs, the fugitive leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) has been arrested in Nevada.
Around 9 p.m. local time, he was arrested on Interstate 15 in Clark County, Nevada, north of Las Vegas, during a routine traffic stop when he was recognized by a local officer. He was found to be carrying computers, 15 cell phones, disguises (3 wigs), and a total of more than $54,000 in cash with him in the vehicle.
Jeffs' red 2007 Cadillac Escalade was pulled over because the vehicle's temporary plates from Colorado were not visible. No weapons were found in the car or at the scene. Naomi Jeffs, one of Jeffs' wives, and Isaac Steve Jeffs, his brother, were both in the vehicle and detained for questioning. Both were released and not charged with any crime.
When questioned separately, Warren Jeffs and his brother gave inconsistent responses when asked where they were going, Warren saying Denver, and his brother saying Utah. In addition, the officer responsible for the arrest, Eddie Duchover, stated that when initially pulling the car over, Jeffs would not make eye contact, and nervously ate a salad. The officer also cited Jeffs' throbbing carotid artery as an indication that he had done something big.
Jeffs, a recluse, was indicted last June on a sexual misconduct charge in Arizona; prosecutors allege he arranged marriages for under-age girls and older men. Reclusive for over a year, the FBI placed him on its 10 most wanted fugitives list. A $100,000 reward was offered for information leading to his capture. He now faces new charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
It is not yet clear where Jeffs will be tried, though currently he is being held in Clark County jail (Las Vegas) pending a court hearing for the latest charge. He may be extradited to Arizona to face the additional charges there.
The FLDS is a separatist movement that split off from the Mormon church more than a century ago due to the latter's changed views on polygamy. FLDS members (estimated at ten thousand) believe that a man must marry at least three times to enter heaven after death. The sect is based in Colorado City, Arizona and Hildale, Utah (although there are other compounds in other parts of America).
Jeffs became leader of the group in 2002 after the death of the former leader, his father Rulon Jeffs. |
en | Warren Jeffs faces charges of sexual misconduct with minors
Warren Jeffs, 50, was pulled over by a Nevada Highway Patrol on Monday along with his brother and one of his wives.
He went into hiding in May after being charged in Arizona with sexual misconduct for allegedly arranging marriages between minors and older men.
Mr Jeffs leads the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) in Arizona and Utah.
Warren Jeffs, who is reputed to have 70 wives, took over the leadership of the church after his father Rulon died in 2002.
Road to heaven
The 10,000-strong FLDS split from the Mormon Church more than a century ago after the latter renounced polygamy.
The sect dominates the towns of Colorado City, in Arizona, and Hildale, Utah, less than a mile away.
Polygamy is illegal in the US, but the authorities have reportedly been reluctant to confront the FLDS for fear of sparking a tragedy similar to the 1993 siege of the Branch Davidian sect in Waco, Texas, which led to the deaths of around 80 members.
However, correspondents say the church is coming under increasing pressure from authorities in Utah and Arizona. | en | Warren Jeffs, the fugitive leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) has been arrested in Nevada.
Around 9 p.m. local time, he was arrested on Interstate 15 in Clark County, Nevada, north of Las Vegas, during a routine traffic stop when he was recognized by a local officer. He was found to be carrying computers, 15 cell phones, disguises (3 wigs), and a total of more than $54,000 in cash with him in the vehicle.
Jeffs' red 2007 Cadillac Escalade was pulled over because the vehicle's temporary plates from Colorado were not visible. No weapons were found in the car or at the scene. Naomi Jeffs, one of Jeffs' wives, and Isaac Steve Jeffs, his brother, were both in the vehicle and detained for questioning. Both were released and not charged with any crime.
When questioned separately, Warren Jeffs and his brother gave inconsistent responses when asked where they were going, Warren saying Denver, and his brother saying Utah. In addition, the officer responsible for the arrest, Eddie Duchover, stated that when initially pulling the car over, Jeffs would not make eye contact, and nervously ate a salad. The officer also cited Jeffs' throbbing carotid artery as an indication that he had done something big.
Jeffs, a recluse, was indicted last June on a sexual misconduct charge in Arizona; prosecutors allege he arranged marriages for under-age girls and older men. Reclusive for over a year, the FBI placed him on its 10 most wanted fugitives list. A $100,000 reward was offered for information leading to his capture. He now faces new charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
It is not yet clear where Jeffs will be tried, though currently he is being held in Clark County jail (Las Vegas) pending a court hearing for the latest charge. He may be extradited to Arizona to face the additional charges there.
The FLDS is a separatist movement that split off from the Mormon church more than a century ago due to the latter's changed views on polygamy. FLDS members (estimated at ten thousand) believe that a man must marry at least three times to enter heaven after death. The sect is based in Colorado City, Arizona and Hildale, Utah (although there are other compounds in other parts of America).
Jeffs became leader of the group in 2002 after the death of the former leader, his father Rulon Jeffs. |
en | Photographer Tomer Ifrah travelled between six post-Soviet countries, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Russia, Belarus, Georgia and Armenia, documenting city life on the metro, beginning in Moscow in 2012 and continuing until 2019. The images reveal personal stories of everyday life, intimate portraits, and a background of grandiose architecture | en | Warren Jeffs, the fugitive leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) has been arrested in Nevada.
Around 9 p.m. local time, he was arrested on Interstate 15 in Clark County, Nevada, north of Las Vegas, during a routine traffic stop when he was recognized by a local officer. He was found to be carrying computers, 15 cell phones, disguises (3 wigs), and a total of more than $54,000 in cash with him in the vehicle.
Jeffs' red 2007 Cadillac Escalade was pulled over because the vehicle's temporary plates from Colorado were not visible. No weapons were found in the car or at the scene. Naomi Jeffs, one of Jeffs' wives, and Isaac Steve Jeffs, his brother, were both in the vehicle and detained for questioning. Both were released and not charged with any crime.
When questioned separately, Warren Jeffs and his brother gave inconsistent responses when asked where they were going, Warren saying Denver, and his brother saying Utah. In addition, the officer responsible for the arrest, Eddie Duchover, stated that when initially pulling the car over, Jeffs would not make eye contact, and nervously ate a salad. The officer also cited Jeffs' throbbing carotid artery as an indication that he had done something big.
Jeffs, a recluse, was indicted last June on a sexual misconduct charge in Arizona; prosecutors allege he arranged marriages for under-age girls and older men. Reclusive for over a year, the FBI placed him on its 10 most wanted fugitives list. A $100,000 reward was offered for information leading to his capture. He now faces new charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
It is not yet clear where Jeffs will be tried, though currently he is being held in Clark County jail (Las Vegas) pending a court hearing for the latest charge. He may be extradited to Arizona to face the additional charges there.
The FLDS is a separatist movement that split off from the Mormon church more than a century ago due to the latter's changed views on polygamy. FLDS members (estimated at ten thousand) believe that a man must marry at least three times to enter heaven after death. The sect is based in Colorado City, Arizona and Hildale, Utah (although there are other compounds in other parts of America).
Jeffs became leader of the group in 2002 after the death of the former leader, his father Rulon Jeffs. |
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) -- Nevada state troopers found one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives, along with wigs, cell phones, laptop computers and more than $54,000 in cash, on a highway north of Las Vegas, authorities said Monday.
Polygamist sect leader Warren Steed Jeffs, 50, was a passenger in a red 2007 Cadillac Escalade that was pulled over along Interstate 15 shortly after 9 p.m. (12 a.m. ET) Monday.
He is being held without bail in the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff said. Jeffs was scheduled for a hearing Thursday at 9:30 a.m., when a judge will review extradition requests from Utah and Arizona, court officials in Nevada said. (Watch what police found with the self-proclaimed prophet -- 1:35)
Jeffs initially gave the troopers an alias before acknowledging who he was, said Steven M. Martinez, FBI Special Agent in Charge of the agency's Las Vegas office. (Watch how a traffic stop turned up one of the FBI's Most Wanted -- 2:32)
Jeffs faces charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution in Utah and Arizona, sexual conduct with a minor, conspiracy to commit sexual conduct with a minor and rape as an accomplice, according to the FBI Web site.
He has been called a religious zealot and dangerous extremist by critics and former members of his church.
Authorities would not reveal the alias Jeffs used or identify the trooper who pulled over the Cadillac SUV. The trooper was a member of a team trained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to spot suspicious vehicles, authorities said.
The Escalade was stopped because its temporary tag, issued in Colorado, was not clearly visible, said George Togliatti, Nevada's director of public safety. "These troopers are really highly trained," Togliatti said. "When you get a situation like this, you just bubble inside."
The trooper noted a passenger's resemblance to Jeffs, but a positive identification could not be immediately made because the state's computers were down, Togliatti said. When asked for identification, Jeffs offered only a contact lens receipt from another state that identified him as someone else, said John Lewis, FBI special agent-in-charge in Phoenix.
Two other occupants, later identified as one of Jeffs' wives, Naomi Jeffs, and a brother, Isaac Steed Jeffs, were questioned and released Tuesday morning.
Jeffs alleges religious persecution
Inside the Escalade, investigators found "at least $54,000 in cash," 15 cell phones, four portable radios, a duffel bag "containing numerous unopened envelopes suspected of containing additional cash," three wigs, several pairs of sunglasses, four laptops, a GPS device, a police scanner and gift cards worth about $10,000, Lewis said.
Also found in the car was "material identified as being associated with a prophet, and there was also material in the car that the officers viewed that suggested one of the occupants could well have been Warren Jeffs," he added.
Isaac Jeffs was driving the Escalade, state Trooper Kevin Honea told The Associated Press. An FBI agent was summoned to confirm Warren Jeffs' identity, Honea told AP.
Warren Jeffs was "cordial" but uncooperative during questioning, contending he was being subjected to "religious prosecution." The interview ended about 5 a.m., Lewis said.
Jeffs was booked into the Clark County jail and is awaiting a federal court hearing on the fugitive warrant.
There was a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jeffs, who was placed on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list in May.
Utah and Arizona authorities have not yet decided where Jeffs first will face charges, an FBI official said.
"He is currently being held on a federal warrant. It would be conceivable that he could be prosecuted in federal court, U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman said at a news conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. "That determination has not been made and there are factors that have to be analyzed."
One of the key factors, he added, is a concern that Jeffs would become a fugitive again if released on bail.
Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff said federal and state authorities would work together ahead of any prosecution, promising there would be no turf battle.
'This is not a rush to glory'
In Arizona, Attorney General Terry Goddard said the jurisdiction most ready to prosecute Jeffs would probably get the case first.
"This is not a rush to glory," he told reporters in Phoenix.
Jeffs is the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, based in Colorado City, Arizona. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the official Mormon church, has no ties with the FLDS. (Watch how Warren Jeffs lorded over his followers -- 4:28)
Goddard said the local sheriff near the FLDS compound told him there were no signs of trouble among Jeffs' followers and family following his arrest.
"It's clearly a potentially explosive situation, and we have to take precautions," he said.
Polygamy is freely practiced in the remote FLDS enclave.
During the four years Jeffs has led the sect, the number of underage marriages, some involving girls as young as 13, escalated into the hundreds, church dissidents said. People expelled from the community said young men were sent away to avoid competition for brides. Older men were cast out and their wives and children were reassigned by Jeffs to new husbands and fathers, the former members said.
"If this will bring an end to that, that will be a good thing," Ward Jeffs, an older half-brother of Warren, told AP. "We're excited for the people down there, but we're very concerned about who might step up and take the leadership role."
Jeffs had been an elusive target, partly because he traveled among several states, Canada and Mexico, according to the FBI.
Copyright 2006 CNN. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Associated Press contributed to this report. | en | Warren Jeffs, the fugitive leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) has been arrested in Nevada.
Around 9 p.m. local time, he was arrested on Interstate 15 in Clark County, Nevada, north of Las Vegas, during a routine traffic stop when he was recognized by a local officer. He was found to be carrying computers, 15 cell phones, disguises (3 wigs), and a total of more than $54,000 in cash with him in the vehicle.
Jeffs' red 2007 Cadillac Escalade was pulled over because the vehicle's temporary plates from Colorado were not visible. No weapons were found in the car or at the scene. Naomi Jeffs, one of Jeffs' wives, and Isaac Steve Jeffs, his brother, were both in the vehicle and detained for questioning. Both were released and not charged with any crime.
When questioned separately, Warren Jeffs and his brother gave inconsistent responses when asked where they were going, Warren saying Denver, and his brother saying Utah. In addition, the officer responsible for the arrest, Eddie Duchover, stated that when initially pulling the car over, Jeffs would not make eye contact, and nervously ate a salad. The officer also cited Jeffs' throbbing carotid artery as an indication that he had done something big.
Jeffs, a recluse, was indicted last June on a sexual misconduct charge in Arizona; prosecutors allege he arranged marriages for under-age girls and older men. Reclusive for over a year, the FBI placed him on its 10 most wanted fugitives list. A $100,000 reward was offered for information leading to his capture. He now faces new charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
It is not yet clear where Jeffs will be tried, though currently he is being held in Clark County jail (Las Vegas) pending a court hearing for the latest charge. He may be extradited to Arizona to face the additional charges there.
The FLDS is a separatist movement that split off from the Mormon church more than a century ago due to the latter's changed views on polygamy. FLDS members (estimated at ten thousand) believe that a man must marry at least three times to enter heaven after death. The sect is based in Colorado City, Arizona and Hildale, Utah (although there are other compounds in other parts of America).
Jeffs became leader of the group in 2002 after the death of the former leader, his father Rulon Jeffs. |
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP) -- The leader of a polygamist sect who was on the FBI's Most Wanted List was found with cell phones, laptop computers, wigs and more than $50,000 in cash when he was arrested, authorities said Tuesday.
Warren Steed Jeffs, 50, was arrested without incident, and no weapons were found when he and two others were pulled for a traffic stop late Monday and taken into custody, said FBI special agent in charge Steven Martinez.
Jeffs was wanted in Utah and Arizona and faces sexual misconduct charges for allegedly arranging marriages between underage girls and older men.
He was stopped in a 2007 red Cadillac Escalade by a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper on Interstate 15 just north of Las Vegas and was being held Tuesday in Clark County jail. (Watch what led a trooper to find Jeffs -- 2:02)
Jeffs assumed leadership of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2002 after the death of his 98-year-old father, Rulon Jeffs, who had 65 children by several women. Jeffs took nearly all his father's widows as his own wives. He is said to have at least 40 wives and nearly 60 children.
Since May, Jeffs has been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, with a $100,000 reward offered for information leading to his capture.
The other two people in the vehicle were identified as one of Warren Jeffs' wives, Naomi Jeffs, and a brother, Isaac Steed Jeffs, both 32, Staretz said. They were being interviewed by the FBI in Las Vegas but were not arrested.
Isaac Jeffs was driving a red Cadillac Escalade that was stopped for having no visible registration, said state Trooper Kevin Honea. An FBI agent was summoned to confirm Warren Jeffs' identity, Honea said.
Warren Jeffs was in federal custody in Las Vegas awaiting a court hearing on a federal charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, Staretz said.
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard told KTAR-AM of Phoenix that Jeffs' arrest is "the beginning of the end of ... the tyrannical rule of a small group of people over the practically 10,000 followers of the FLDS sect." He predicted that it will inspire more people to come forward with allegations of sexual abuse.
Most of the church's members live in Hildale, Utah, and nearby Colorado City, Arizona.
Jeffs was indicted in June 2005 on an Arizona charge of arranging a marriage between a 16-year-old girl and a married man, and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. He is charged in Utah with two felony counts of rape as an accomplice and for allegedly arranging the marriage of a teenage girl to an older man in Nevada.
Half-brother speaks out
Jeffs has been called a religious zealot and dangerous extremist by those familiar with his church.
During his four-year rule, the number of underage marriages -- some involving girls as young as 13 -- escalated into the hundreds, church dissidents said. They said that although the sect has long practiced the custom of arranged marriages, young girls were rarely married off until Warren Jeffs came to power.
People expelled from the community said young men were sent away to avoid competition for brides. Older men were cast out for alleged disobedience, and their wives and children were reassigned by Jeffs to new husbands and fathers, the former members said.
"If this will bring an end to that, that will be a good thing," said Ward Jeffs, an older half-brother of Warren. "We're excited for the people down there, but we're very concerned about who might step up and take the leadership role."
It remained unclear Tuesday what would happen to the leadership of the church while Jeffs was incarcerated.
Federal and state law enforcement agencies will determine whether Jeffs should be extradited first to Utah or Arizona, said Steve Sorenson, a federal prosecutor in Salt Lake City. Utah's charges are more serious, and the federal unlawful flight charge was for leaving Utah, which could influence the decision, Sorenson said.
The mainstream Mormon Church disavowed plural marriage more than 100 years ago.
Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. | en | Warren Jeffs, the fugitive leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) has been arrested in Nevada.
Around 9 p.m. local time, he was arrested on Interstate 15 in Clark County, Nevada, north of Las Vegas, during a routine traffic stop when he was recognized by a local officer. He was found to be carrying computers, 15 cell phones, disguises (3 wigs), and a total of more than $54,000 in cash with him in the vehicle.
Jeffs' red 2007 Cadillac Escalade was pulled over because the vehicle's temporary plates from Colorado were not visible. No weapons were found in the car or at the scene. Naomi Jeffs, one of Jeffs' wives, and Isaac Steve Jeffs, his brother, were both in the vehicle and detained for questioning. Both were released and not charged with any crime.
When questioned separately, Warren Jeffs and his brother gave inconsistent responses when asked where they were going, Warren saying Denver, and his brother saying Utah. In addition, the officer responsible for the arrest, Eddie Duchover, stated that when initially pulling the car over, Jeffs would not make eye contact, and nervously ate a salad. The officer also cited Jeffs' throbbing carotid artery as an indication that he had done something big.
Jeffs, a recluse, was indicted last June on a sexual misconduct charge in Arizona; prosecutors allege he arranged marriages for under-age girls and older men. Reclusive for over a year, the FBI placed him on its 10 most wanted fugitives list. A $100,000 reward was offered for information leading to his capture. He now faces new charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
It is not yet clear where Jeffs will be tried, though currently he is being held in Clark County jail (Las Vegas) pending a court hearing for the latest charge. He may be extradited to Arizona to face the additional charges there.
The FLDS is a separatist movement that split off from the Mormon church more than a century ago due to the latter's changed views on polygamy. FLDS members (estimated at ten thousand) believe that a man must marry at least three times to enter heaven after death. The sect is based in Colorado City, Arizona and Hildale, Utah (although there are other compounds in other parts of America).
Jeffs became leader of the group in 2002 after the death of the former leader, his father Rulon Jeffs. |
en | LAS VEGAS The charismatic leader of a polygamous sect was captured during a traffic stop three months after being put on the FBI's Most Wanted List and faces charges he arranged marriages between underage girls and older men.
Warren Steed Jeffs, 50, was arrested without incident just outside Las Vegas late Monday after more than a year on the run, the FBI said. No weapons were found, but the 2007 red Cadillac Escalade he was riding in was filled with items including three wigs, 15 cell phones and tens of thousands of dollars in cash and gift cards, authorities said.
Jeffs has led the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 2002 and is said to have at least 40 wives and nearly 60 children. Church dissidents say that underage marriages — some involving girls as young as 13 — escalated into the hundreds under his leadership, and that he broke apart families by casting out married men and reassigning their women and children to others.
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Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard told KTAR-AM of Phoenix that Jeffs' arrest marks "the beginning of the end of ... the tyrannical rule of a small group of people over the practically 10,000 followers of the FLDS sect." He predicted it will lead more people to come forward with allegations of sexual abuse.
Most of the church's members live in Hildale, Utah, and adjoining Colorado City, Arizona, but authorities have said they believe Jeffs had "safe houses" in four other U.S. states — including Nevada — and Canada.
Jeffs' vehicle was stopped on Interstate 15 for having a temporary Colorado license tag that was not easily readable, FBI and Nevada Highway Patrol officials said.
John E. Lewis, special agent in charge of the FBI Phoenix division, said the trooper became suspicious when Jeffs identified himself as John Findley using a contact lens receipt from Florida as identification.
"That would commonly say to the average police officer that there is something wrong, so I am going to continue to probe just a little bit," Lewis said.
Jeffs confirmed his identity to an FBI agent who was called to the scene. He would not tell investigators where he had been hiding out, but he did say "that he was being subject to what he termed religious prosecutions," Lewis said.
Items inside the vehicle included $54,000 (euro42,160) in cash, gift cards totaling $10,000 (euro7,800), the cell phones and wigs, four laptop computers, a GPS device, a police scanner, and numerous unopened envelopes that were thought to contain more cash, Lewis said.
Jeffs was being held Tuesday in Clark County jail, awaiting a court hearing on a federal charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
The two people traveling with him, wife Naomi Jeffs and a brother, Isaac Steed Jeffs, both 32, were released and will not be charged, FBI agent Steven Martinez said.
Jeffs is wanted in Utah and Arizona on charges of arranging two marriages between underage girls and older men. The charges include two counts of rape as an accomplice in Utah, with each count punishable by up to life in prison.
He had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list since May, with a $100,000 (euro78,000) reward offered for information leading to his capture.
The FLDS Church split from the mainstream Mormon Church when the Mormons disavowed polygamy more than 100 years ago. Warren Jeffs took over the renegade sect after the death of his 98-year-old father, Rulon Jeffs, who was said to have had 65 children by several women. Warren Jeffs took nearly all his father's widows as his own wives.
Jeffs has been called a dangerous extremist by those familiar with his church. Church dissidents said that while the sect has long practiced the custom of arranged marriages, young girls were rarely married off until Warren Jeffs came to power.
People expelled from the community said young men were sent away to avoid competition for brides. Older men were cast out for alleged disobedience, and their wives and children were reassigned by Jeffs to new husbands and fathers, the former members said.
"If this will bring an end to that, that will be a good thing," said Ward Jeffs, an older half-brother of Warren. "We're excited for the people down there, but we're very concerned about who might step up and take the leadership role."
It remained unclear Tuesday what would happen to the leadership of the church while Jeffs was behind bars.
Federal and state law enforcement agencies will determine whether Jeffs should be sent first to Utah or Arizona, said Steve Sorenson, a federal prosecutor in Salt Lake City. Utah's charges are more serious.
Visit FOXNews.com's Crime Center for complete coverage. | en | Warren Jeffs, the fugitive leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) has been arrested in Nevada.
Around 9 p.m. local time, he was arrested on Interstate 15 in Clark County, Nevada, north of Las Vegas, during a routine traffic stop when he was recognized by a local officer. He was found to be carrying computers, 15 cell phones, disguises (3 wigs), and a total of more than $54,000 in cash with him in the vehicle.
Jeffs' red 2007 Cadillac Escalade was pulled over because the vehicle's temporary plates from Colorado were not visible. No weapons were found in the car or at the scene. Naomi Jeffs, one of Jeffs' wives, and Isaac Steve Jeffs, his brother, were both in the vehicle and detained for questioning. Both were released and not charged with any crime.
When questioned separately, Warren Jeffs and his brother gave inconsistent responses when asked where they were going, Warren saying Denver, and his brother saying Utah. In addition, the officer responsible for the arrest, Eddie Duchover, stated that when initially pulling the car over, Jeffs would not make eye contact, and nervously ate a salad. The officer also cited Jeffs' throbbing carotid artery as an indication that he had done something big.
Jeffs, a recluse, was indicted last June on a sexual misconduct charge in Arizona; prosecutors allege he arranged marriages for under-age girls and older men. Reclusive for over a year, the FBI placed him on its 10 most wanted fugitives list. A $100,000 reward was offered for information leading to his capture. He now faces new charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
It is not yet clear where Jeffs will be tried, though currently he is being held in Clark County jail (Las Vegas) pending a court hearing for the latest charge. He may be extradited to Arizona to face the additional charges there.
The FLDS is a separatist movement that split off from the Mormon church more than a century ago due to the latter's changed views on polygamy. FLDS members (estimated at ten thousand) believe that a man must marry at least three times to enter heaven after death. The sect is based in Colorado City, Arizona and Hildale, Utah (although there are other compounds in other parts of America).
Jeffs became leader of the group in 2002 after the death of the former leader, his father Rulon Jeffs. |
en | Warren Jeffs is believed to have been at his Texas compound
Warren Jeffs, of the Fundamental Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS), has been charged by the authorities in Arizona with conspiring to commit sexual conduct with a minor.
He is already being sued by five so-called Lost Boys, who say they were banished from their community to lessen the competition for wives.
The 10,000-strong FLDS split from the Mormon Church more than a century ago after the latter renounced polygamy.
They are clearly trying to get rid of the competition. Warren Jeffs himself is reputed to have 70 wives
Lawyer Joanne Suder
The sect dominates the towns of Colorado City, in Arizona, and Hildale, in Utah, less than a mile away.
Members believe a man must marry at least three wives in order to ascend to heaven.
Mr Jeffs, 49, who took over the leadership after his father Rulon died in 2002, has not been seen for more than a year.
Some believe he could be hiding at an FLDS compound near Eldorado in Texas.
The authorities hope the publicity surrounding the indictment, announced on Friday, will help them track him down.
"He's going to be held accountable for the charges. That's the bottom line," Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff said. "This sends a message that Warren Jeffs is not above the law."
If convicted, Mr Jeffs could be jailed for up to two years. The 28-year-old married man faces charges of sexual assault and sexual conduct with a minor.
'Psychologically damaged'
It is not the only court action Warren Jeffs faces.
Last summer, five boys launched a legal action claiming they had been unfairly expelled from their community.
The authorities do not want a repeat of the tragedy in Waco
Gideon Barlow says he was banished from Colorado City a year ago for wearing short-sleeved t-shirts, listening to CDs and having a girlfriend.
He told the Los Angeles Times he attempted to see his mother on Mother's Day but she told him to stay away, on the orders of the sect's leaders.
"I couldn't see how my mum would let them do what they did to me," said Gideon, who believes he is one of 71 children born to the eight wives of his 73-year-old father.
The FLDS has in the past denied the boys were competition for wives, and said they were expelled for being delinquents who refused to obey their rules.
A Baltimore lawyer involved in the legal action, Joanne Suder, says the experience has left her clients emotionally and psychologically damaged.
"They are clearly trying to get rid of the competition. Warren Jeffs himself is reputed to have 70 wives," she was quoted by the LA Times as saying.
"These kids are kicked out and lose the only world they ever knew. They leave without an education and can have no further contact with their family. It's horrible."
Polygamy is illegal in the US, but the authorities have reportedly been reluctant to confront the FLDS for fear of sparking a tragedy similar to the 1993 siege of the Branch Davidian sect in Waco, Texas, which led to the deaths of around 80 members.
"From everything I've been able to discern about Warren Jeffs, he is someone who is capable of some very different things," Jim Hill, an investigator in Utah's attorney general's office, told The Guardian newspaper.
"Whether that includes a mass suicide, I don't know. But I worry about it all the time." | en | Warren Jeffs, the fugitive leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) has been arrested in Nevada.
Around 9 p.m. local time, he was arrested on Interstate 15 in Clark County, Nevada, north of Las Vegas, during a routine traffic stop when he was recognized by a local officer. He was found to be carrying computers, 15 cell phones, disguises (3 wigs), and a total of more than $54,000 in cash with him in the vehicle.
Jeffs' red 2007 Cadillac Escalade was pulled over because the vehicle's temporary plates from Colorado were not visible. No weapons were found in the car or at the scene. Naomi Jeffs, one of Jeffs' wives, and Isaac Steve Jeffs, his brother, were both in the vehicle and detained for questioning. Both were released and not charged with any crime.
When questioned separately, Warren Jeffs and his brother gave inconsistent responses when asked where they were going, Warren saying Denver, and his brother saying Utah. In addition, the officer responsible for the arrest, Eddie Duchover, stated that when initially pulling the car over, Jeffs would not make eye contact, and nervously ate a salad. The officer also cited Jeffs' throbbing carotid artery as an indication that he had done something big.
Jeffs, a recluse, was indicted last June on a sexual misconduct charge in Arizona; prosecutors allege he arranged marriages for under-age girls and older men. Reclusive for over a year, the FBI placed him on its 10 most wanted fugitives list. A $100,000 reward was offered for information leading to his capture. He now faces new charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
It is not yet clear where Jeffs will be tried, though currently he is being held in Clark County jail (Las Vegas) pending a court hearing for the latest charge. He may be extradited to Arizona to face the additional charges there.
The FLDS is a separatist movement that split off from the Mormon church more than a century ago due to the latter's changed views on polygamy. FLDS members (estimated at ten thousand) believe that a man must marry at least three times to enter heaven after death. The sect is based in Colorado City, Arizona and Hildale, Utah (although there are other compounds in other parts of America).
Jeffs became leader of the group in 2002 after the death of the former leader, his father Rulon Jeffs. |
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Telephone: +0044 20 7711 1523 | en | South Korean media is reporting that North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-il has named his successor, after ordering his people to pledge their alliance to his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, age 25.
Yonhap News Agency reports that the decision was made after North Korea's recent test of a nuclear bomb on May 25. ''The New York Times'' reports that select unnamed embassies overseas received the news to pledge their support for their decision, but that there has been no official confirmation of the decision.
The South Korean presidential office refused to confirm, or deny that any change to North Korean leadership was imminent saying, "nothing has been confirmed." If true, the news also comes just nine months after media reported that Jong-il had a "serious stroke."
Little is known about Kim Jong-un. His name had only surfaced in 2003 when mentioned in memoirs written by a former chief of the Japanese military. Prior to that time, reports said that Jong-il had only two sons, Kim Jong-chul and Kim Jong-nam. |
en | - Politics/Diplomacy - Society - N.K this week - Vantage point - Industry - Economy - Market - Culture - Sports Home National Politics/Diplomacy Politics/Diplomacy (LEAD) N. Korea to return to negotiations with anointment of Kim's successor: official
By Hwang Doo-hyong
WASHINGTON, June 2 (Yonhap) -- North Korea may halt provocations and resume negotiations with the United States on its nuclear and missile programs since North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has completed the process to anoint his third son as his successor, a senior U.S. official said Tuesday.
"My guess is that the North Koreans are likely to come back to the bargaining table, especially now that it appears that the succession has been secured," said the official, asking not to be named.
The remarks come amid reports that Kim Jong-il recently issued orders to North Korean officials and diplomats abroad to pledge loyalty to Kim Jong-un, 26, in an attempt to consolidate a third-generation dynastic power transition in the isolated communist state. The order was issued soon after the North's nuclear test late last month.
Kim Jong-il had long made it a taboo to discuss his heir apparent, but he changed his mind after apparently having suffered a stroke and undergone surgery last summer.
Chang Song-thaek, Kim's brother-in-law, who was recently appointed to the all-powerful National Defense Commission, is said to be playing the role of regent in a smooth power transition.
Kim Jong-il had consolidated power for two decades in various party and government posts until the death in 1994 of his father, Kim Il-sung, North Korea's founding father.
Opinions vary on the chances of a successful power transition, with some observers skeptical due to a lack of time for consolidation of power, while others forecast the emergence of a collective leadership surrounding the third and youngest son.
"There is growing evidence that a managed succession is under way in Pyongyang. But there also is no guarantee that the chosen successor will actually become the supreme leader or last for very long," said Paul B. Stares, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. "The succession process could still play out over many years, however, with much depending on the health of Kim Jong-il."
North Korea last week conducted its second nuclear test in three years, fired several short-range missiles and threatened to boycott the six-party talks unless the U.N. Security Council apologizes for its condemnation of North Korea's April 5 rocket launch.
Pyongyang also threatened to nullify the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War and shun any dialogue with the U.S. due to what it calls hostile policy, heightening tensions on the Korean Peninsula to the highest level since the war.
The North's recent provocations aim to "kill the six-party talks and return to a bilateral U.S.-North Korea arms control process and secure recognition as its status as a nuclear weapons state," the official told a forum here.
The six-party talks on ending the North's nuclear weapons programs had already been deadlocked since December over Pyongyang's refusal to agree to a verification protocol on its nuclear activity.
The multilateral talks have been on and off since their inception in 2003 as a replacement for the Bush administration to bilateral negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington under the Bill Clinton administration.
Then-Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and North Korean Marshal Jo Mong-rok made exchange visits to their respective capitals in the waning months of Clinton's tenure in late 2000.
Former President Clinton did not honor his pledge to visit Pyongyang to conclude bilateral talks on the North's nuclear and missile programs, which he recently said he regrets.
The anonymous official reaffirmed the Barack Obama administration's policy goal of "complete and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula."
"The goal of the United States has not changed," he said. "Our goal is that we will not accept North Korea as a nuclear weapons state."
The official said he expects China and Russia to join forces with the U.S. in adopting a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an "arms embargo and financial sanctions" on North Korea for its nuclear test.
"Even Russia and China, which in the past have been extremely reluctant to apply pressure to North Korea, now recognize that the North Koreans have gone too far," he said.
China and Russia thwarted efforts by the U.S. and its allies in April to adopt a legally binding resolution to sanction North Korea for its rocket launch on April 5.
In a rare move, North Korea has depicted China and Russia as "forces flattering the U.S." and denounced them for supporting the council's adoption of a presidential statement calling for tougher sanctions on three North Korean firms for the launch, which Pyongyang insists was to orbit a satellite.
A U.S-written draft resolution, under review by the 15-member security council, calls for financial sanctions on North Korea and bars the North from all weapons trade.
Treasury Undersecretary Stuart Levey flew to Seoul earlier in the day as a member of a U.S. delegation to Asian capitals, led by Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg, to discuss financial sanctions against North Korea.
It is not clear at the moment whether China, a veto power and North Korea's staunchest communist ally, will approve the kind of financial sanctions that almost paralyzed North Korea's overseas financial transactions in 2005 when the U.S. froze tens of millions of dollars in North Korean assets in Macau's Banco Delta Asia.
The unidentified Obama administration official, however, was still optimistic that a carrot-and-stick approach will work in dealing with North Korea.
"We have to operate on the basis of an assumption that if we apply the proper mixture of pressure and incentives, the North Koreans will behave rationally, de-escalate and return to negotiations," he said.
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(END) | en | South Korean media is reporting that North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-il has named his successor, after ordering his people to pledge their alliance to his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, age 25.
Yonhap News Agency reports that the decision was made after North Korea's recent test of a nuclear bomb on May 25. ''The New York Times'' reports that select unnamed embassies overseas received the news to pledge their support for their decision, but that there has been no official confirmation of the decision.
The South Korean presidential office refused to confirm, or deny that any change to North Korean leadership was imminent saying, "nothing has been confirmed." If true, the news also comes just nine months after media reported that Jong-il had a "serious stroke."
Little is known about Kim Jong-un. His name had only surfaced in 2003 when mentioned in memoirs written by a former chief of the Japanese military. Prior to that time, reports said that Jong-il had only two sons, Kim Jong-chul and Kim Jong-nam. |
en | By Jon Herskovitz
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has signaled the anointment of his youngest son as heir to the ruling family dynasty, South Korean media said on Tuesday as the rival Koreas built up their forces along a disputed sea border.
North Korea, whose military posturing after last week's nuclear test prompted U.S. and South Korean forces to raise the alert level, is readying mid-range missiles for test launches, the South's Yonhap news agency reported a lawmaker as saying after a defense briefing.
But in Washington, a senior U.S. official said North Korea would probably ease tensions now that the succession issue appeared to have been settled and said Pyongyang would likely return to six-party talks.
The news of possible new missile tests unsettled financial markets in Seoul, adding to worries over reports the impoverished state was preparing to test fire a long-range missile that could fly as far as U.S. territory. The main Seoul index closed slightly down.
Analysts believe that Kim Jong-il, whose power base stems from his support for the military, may be using the growing tension to give him greater leverage over power elites at home to nominate his own successor.
It has raised alarm in the region over how far Kim, 67 and thought to have suffered a stroke last year, may be prepared to take his latest military grandstanding.
North Korea has asked the country's main bodies and its overseas missions to pledge loyalty to Kim's youngest son Kim Jong-un, various South Korean media outlets quoted informed sources as saying.
"I was notified by the South Korean government of such moves and the loyalty pledges," Park Jie-won, a member of the opposition Democratic Party, said in a statement.
He declined to name his source but Yonhap said Park was among a group of lawmakers briefed on Monday night by the country's spy agency about the succession plans.
Kim Jong-un, born either in 1983 or early 1984, was educated in Switzerland and intelligence sources have said he appears to be the most capable of Kim's three known sons.
Even by North Korea's opaque standards, very little is known about the son, whose youth is a potential problem in a society that adheres closely to the importance of seniority.
"There is a significant link between North Korea's recent military provocations and succession issues," said Lee Dong-bok, an expert on the North's negotiating tactics.
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North Korea, which has hundreds of mid-range missiles that can hit all of South Korea and most of Japan, is readying at least three or four missiles for firing, Yonhap quoted the lawmaker as saying after a briefing with defense officials.
The missiles could include the Rodong, which has been deployed since the 1990s, and a new intermediate range missile that can fly 1,900 miles, the report said. Continued... | en | South Korean media is reporting that North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-il has named his successor, after ordering his people to pledge their alliance to his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, age 25.
Yonhap News Agency reports that the decision was made after North Korea's recent test of a nuclear bomb on May 25. ''The New York Times'' reports that select unnamed embassies overseas received the news to pledge their support for their decision, but that there has been no official confirmation of the decision.
The South Korean presidential office refused to confirm, or deny that any change to North Korean leadership was imminent saying, "nothing has been confirmed." If true, the news also comes just nine months after media reported that Jong-il had a "serious stroke."
Little is known about Kim Jong-un. His name had only surfaced in 2003 when mentioned in memoirs written by a former chief of the Japanese military. Prior to that time, reports said that Jong-il had only two sons, Kim Jong-chul and Kim Jong-nam. |
en | The most delicate issue is whether China will back the inspection of some North Korean vessels, which the North has already warned it would consider an act of war. The inspections were authorized, but not enforced, under a United Nations resolution passed after the North’s first nuclear test, in 2006.
A senior administration official said Tuesday that Chinese officials feared that if North Korea gained the ability to fit its nuclear weapons atop its long-range missiles, the United States would increase its military presence in the Pacific and Japan could reconsider its ban on its own nuclear weapons. But if the Chinese press too hard, the official said, “they risk unintentionally causing collapse in North Korea and instability” on their own border. The official spoke at a forum on Tuesday under rules that he not be quoted by name.
While Obama administration officials say they want to draw North Korea back into disarmament talks begun by President George W. Bush, they are not interested in negotiating yet another deal to disable the main nuclear facility at Yongbyon, where North Korea produces its bomb-grade plutonium. “The real challenge is to avoid a repetition of the past,” one senior administration official said.
Obama administration officials acknowledge that negotiations with the North may be all but impossible at a moment when it is unclear who is running the country and when all players in a succession struggle will avoid any perception of concessions to the United States.
There is no indication yet that the heir apparent has been involved in decisions about the nuclear program.
The current leader, Kim Jong-il, has three known sons. The eldest, Kim Jong-nam, was once considered the leading candidate to succeed his father, until the Disneyland episode added to rumors that his judgment was less than reliable. Kim Jong-nam is widely reported to have voracious appetites for alcohol and women, and his father apparently grew concerned that North Korea’s generals would never accept him, according to a former American intelligence official.
The North Korean leader’s middle son, Kim Jong-chol, 28, was another possibility, but Kenji Fujimoto, who once served as Kim Jong-il’s sushi chef, wrote in a memoir that Kim Jong-il dismissed that son as “girlish,” suggesting that he would not stand up to the West. | en | South Korean media is reporting that North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-il has named his successor, after ordering his people to pledge their alliance to his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, age 25.
Yonhap News Agency reports that the decision was made after North Korea's recent test of a nuclear bomb on May 25. ''The New York Times'' reports that select unnamed embassies overseas received the news to pledge their support for their decision, but that there has been no official confirmation of the decision.
The South Korean presidential office refused to confirm, or deny that any change to North Korean leadership was imminent saying, "nothing has been confirmed." If true, the news also comes just nine months after media reported that Jong-il had a "serious stroke."
Little is known about Kim Jong-un. His name had only surfaced in 2003 when mentioned in memoirs written by a former chief of the Japanese military. Prior to that time, reports said that Jong-il had only two sons, Kim Jong-chul and Kim Jong-nam. |
en | WASHINGTON — It was cold and drizzling outside the City Courthouse just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday, but no one seemed to mind among the same-sex couples waiting for the chance to apply for a marriage license.
“This is a dream come true,” said Sinjoyla Townsend, 41, as she smiled ear to ear and held up her ticket indicating she was first in line with her partner of 12 years, Angelisa Young, 47. “We wanted it so bad.”
Gay rights advocates hailed the day as a milestone for equal rights and a symbolic victory as same-sex marriage became legal in the nation’s capital.
Washington is now the sixth place in the nation where same-sex marriages can take place. Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont also issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Despite failing in court, opponents of the law vowed to fight another day.
The law survived Congressional attempts to block it, and Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. on Tuesday rejected a request from opponents of same-sex marriage to have the United States Supreme Court delay it.
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty signed the measure into law in December, but because the District of Columbia is not a state, the law had to undergo Congressional review, which ended Tuesday.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington on Tuesday limited employee health care benefits to avoid coverage of same-sex couples. It was the second time Catholic Charities changed its rules to protest same-sex marriage, having earlier ended its foster care program.
The new law was already having regional implications.
Maryland’s attorney general, Douglas F. Gansler, issued a legal opinion last week concluding that Maryland should immediately recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere.
Mr. Gansler’s move is expected to draw legal and legislative challenges, but for Terrance Heath of Montgomery County, Md., it was the turning point that persuaded him to get married.
“We realized that we can finally get many of the benefits and protections that other couples take for granted,” said Mr. Heath, 41, a blogger who lives with his partner, Rick Imirowicz, 43, and their two adopted sons.
“Before that attorney general decision we could have the legal documents, like wills and medical power of attorney,” Mr. Heath said. “But there was no guarantee that those documents would be recognized.”
He said that he and Mr. Imirowicz had worried about what might happen to any inheritance meant for their sons, Parker, 7, and Dylan, 2. “Marriage gives us peace of mind,” Mr. Heath said. “It gives my family security that we deserve.”
At the city’s Marriage Bureau inside the Moultrie Courthouse, just blocks from the Capitol, the mood was giddy as couples hugged and talked about a day they never thought would arrive.
“I became a naturalized U.S. citizen in the mid-’90s,” said Cuc Vu, a native of Vietnam who was third in line with her partner of 20 years, Gwen Migita. “But this is really the first time that I feel like I have the full rights and benefits of citizenship.”
Court officials explained that the Marriage Bureau had changed its license applications: They ask for the name of each spouse rather than the bride and groom. Officials who perform the weddings read, “I now pronounce you legally married.”
On a typical day the office processes 10 licenses, court officials said. By late Wednesday afternoon, more than 140 couples had filed to be married, the mayor’s office said.
Because of a mandatory waiting period, couples will not be able to marry in the city until Tuesday.
City officials say the measure will also provide a financial boost to the local economy. A study by the Williams Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles, predicted that more than 14,000 same-sex marriages would occur in the city over the next three years, which would bring in $5 million in new tax revenue and create 700 jobs. | es | La capital de Estados Unidos, Washington D. C., legalizó el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo el pasado miércoles. A partir de las 06:00 (hora local, 11:00 UTC) las parejas comenzaron a llenar solicitudes de matrimonio en los tribunales locales de toda la ciudad.
De esta manera, Washington D. C. se convierte en el séptimo territorio estadounidense en legalizar el matrimonio homosexual. Si bien el proyecto de ley fue ratificado el pasado mes de diciembre por el alcalde Adrian Fenty, debió ser revisado por el Congreso, debido a la condición de la ciudad como Distrito Federal. El proyecto, pasó por el Congreso en la noche del martes.
El proyecto debió enfrentarse a los opositores en favor de los valores familiares, quienes intentaron que el proyecto no llegara a ser ley. John Roberts, Juez presidente de los Estados Unidos, rechazó una demanda para impedir la medida. |
en | More than 100 same-sex couples seek DC licenses
WASHINGTON — Couples waited in line for hours Wednesday to apply for marriage licenses on the first day same-sex unions became legal in the nation's capital.
Cheering erupted from the crowd when the first couple signed in at the city's marriage bureau inside the Moultrie courthouse, just blocks from the U.S. Capitol. By the afternoon, more than 100 couples had come to the bureau, and more than 50 had completed their applications. The rest stood in line in the courthouse corridor, checking e-mail, reading newspapers and exchanging stories with other couples.
Because of a mandatory waiting period of three business days, couples won't be able to marry in the District of Columbia until Tuesday. But the mood Wednesday was still celebratory. Couples got cupcakes from a city councilman who sponsored the gay marriage law, and throughout the morning, people applauded as they exited the marriage bureau with their applications complete.
Sinjoyla Townsend, 41, and her partner of 12 years, Angelisa Young, 47, claimed the first spot in line just after 6 a.m. They are already domestic partners in the city but wanted to become legally married.
"It's like waking up Christmas morning," said Young, who teared up when she sat down to process their paperwork. "It's really like a dream come true."
Most couples applying for licenses were from the district and nearby Maryland and Virginia, but one couple had gotten on the road at 4 a.m. to drive from West Virginia. Many said they had already had marriage ceremonies — some years ago — but wanted marriage certificates. And they said they attached special importance to being at the courthouse on the first day.
"This shows that there's a buildup, waiting for this to happen," said Christopher Grieder, 46, of Herndon, Va., who has been with Stuart Kopperman, 53, for 14 years and is planning an April 3 wedding.
Others said they felt an urgency to get married while they can. Eva Townsend and Shana McDavis-Conway had a wedding in St. Croix in 2008 and are registered domestic partners.
But McDavis-Conway is from California, where same-sex marriages were legal for a time before voters decided to ban them. She said she wanted to get married now in Washington in case something similar happens there.
Townsend and McDavis-Conway planned to go in late to work, though other people in line said they had taken the day off. Couples spent the time talking to their neighbors in line and relating their love stories. One couple met online on a Star Trek fan film site, another dancing at a country and western bar.
Emma White, 30, and Stephanie White, 40, met volunteering on Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign and had a wedding ceremony in 2006. Emma is pregnant with a baby due in April. The couple — No. 58 in line — said they wouldn't do another big wedding because they had already been married.
Stephanie White said the government was "just "catching up" to what had already happened, though it makes her feel "a little more secure" to have a marriage license.
Washington is the sixth place in the nation where gay marriages can take place. Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont also issue licenses to same-sex couples.
To prepare for Wednesday, the marriage bureau changed its license applications so they are gender-neutral, asking for the name of each "spouse" rather than the "bride" and "groom." The bureau also brought in temporary employees to help its regular staff.
"Everybody who wants a marriage license is going to get one. It may take a little longer, but they will get their license," courthouse spokeswoman Leah Gurowitz said.
Normally, the bureau handles just 10 applications a day. Two heterosexual couples did show up Wednesday morning. Matt Lawson, 30, and Christine Vander Molen, 27, said they learned last night that they could expect a crowd at the marriage bureau on the historic day. But they are getting married next weekend and couldn't wait any longer to apply for a license. Vander Molen said she didn't mind being the "odd couple out" and found it funny when one person looked at them quizzically and asked, "You two are getting married to each other?"
The gay marriage law was introduced in the 13-member D.C. Council in October and had near-unanimous support from the beginning. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty signed it in December, but because Washington is a federal district, the law had to undergo a congressional review period that expired March 2.
Opponents, however, are still attempting to overturn the bill in court. That worries Eric North and Tom French, both 45, who were waiting in line Wednesday at the courthouse.
"We want to get in when we can," French said.
"I want to be able to say I'm married," North added.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | es | La capital de Estados Unidos, Washington D. C., legalizó el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo el pasado miércoles. A partir de las 06:00 (hora local, 11:00 UTC) las parejas comenzaron a llenar solicitudes de matrimonio en los tribunales locales de toda la ciudad.
De esta manera, Washington D. C. se convierte en el séptimo territorio estadounidense en legalizar el matrimonio homosexual. Si bien el proyecto de ley fue ratificado el pasado mes de diciembre por el alcalde Adrian Fenty, debió ser revisado por el Congreso, debido a la condición de la ciudad como Distrito Federal. El proyecto, pasó por el Congreso en la noche del martes.
El proyecto debió enfrentarse a los opositores en favor de los valores familiares, quienes intentaron que el proyecto no llegara a ser ley. John Roberts, Juez presidente de los Estados Unidos, rechazó una demanda para impedir la medida. |
en | The District of Columbia on Wednesday began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, following a last-minute U.S. Supreme Court decision not to address the issue.
The District now becomes the sixth jurisdiction in the United States to issue such licenses to same-sex couples — joining Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. Weddings cannot be performed in Washington until Tuesday because of a mandatory waiting period.
"Our mood is absolute jubilation," Darlene Garner said outside the Moultrie Courthouse, blocks from the Capitol and the White House. She and partner Candy Holmes were among the first in line to apply for a license.
"The accomplishment of today is that finally I'm able to marry the love of my life," added Ms. Garner, who plans to wed Tuesday.
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The 13-member D.C. Council voted in December in favor of the Marriage Equality Act.
The vote was 11-2, with the council's two openly gay members — David A. Catania, at-large independent, and Jim Graham, Ward 1 Democrat, voting yes. Council members Marion Barry, Ward 8 Democrat, and Yvette Alexander, Ward 7 Democrat, voted no. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, a Democrat, promptly signed the bill.
Photo Gallery Same-sex couples apply to be married in D.C. Same-sex couples arrive at D.C. Superior Court in Washington to apply for marriage licenses on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, the day on which gay marriages became legal in the District of Columbia.
Opponents of same-sex marriages have tried several ways to stop the legislation, including the appeal to the Supreme Court for a temporary injunction. They said D.C. residents should vote on the legislation, not the council.
Late Tuesday, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. issue what the high court calls an "in chambers opinion" — a measure to address eleventh-hour requests and written by the justice who presides over the courts from which the case started.
He said voters will have the right to challenge the legislation in D.C. courts and pointed out that Congress declined to stop the law from taking effect.
"This argument has some force," Justice Roberts wrote in the three-page opinion regarding the case Jackson v. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. "However, I conclude that a stay is not warranted. … It has been the practice of the court to defer to the decisions of the courts of the District of Columbia on matters of exclusively local concerns."
The D.C. Court of Appeals last week unanimously rejected the case.
The judges' one-page opinion provided only the legal basis for their decision: that a temporary injunction is granted only when the plaintiff likely would win the case or when allowing something to go forward would bring harm to the plaintiff.
Republicans in Congress have said they lacked the votes to oppose the legislation successfully.
D.C. churches are exempt from having to perform same-sex wedding ceremonies. But the bill does not have the support of the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, which has concerns about the cost of Catholic Charities having to extend services to spouses in same-sex marriages.
Same-sex marriage was approved last year in California, but the law later was struck down by a voter referendum.
Angelisa Young, 47, and Sinjoyla Townsend, 41, were the first couple in line Tuesday to apply for a marriage license. They arrived at the courthouse at 6 a.m.
"No matter where I go in the world now, when I say 'I'm married' somebody else will truly understand exactly what I'm talking about," Ms. Young said. "It's not gay, it's not lesbian, it's just a human right of being able to share love and enjoy each other. That's basically all we're asking for and we got it today."
Ms. Young and Ms. Townsend will be married at the Human Rights Campaign building in Washington, D.C., in a non-denominational service Tuesday. They have been together for 12 years. | es | La capital de Estados Unidos, Washington D. C., legalizó el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo el pasado miércoles. A partir de las 06:00 (hora local, 11:00 UTC) las parejas comenzaron a llenar solicitudes de matrimonio en los tribunales locales de toda la ciudad.
De esta manera, Washington D. C. se convierte en el séptimo territorio estadounidense en legalizar el matrimonio homosexual. Si bien el proyecto de ley fue ratificado el pasado mes de diciembre por el alcalde Adrian Fenty, debió ser revisado por el Congreso, debido a la condición de la ciudad como Distrito Federal. El proyecto, pasó por el Congreso en la noche del martes.
El proyecto debió enfrentarse a los opositores en favor de los valores familiares, quienes intentaron que el proyecto no llegara a ser ley. John Roberts, Juez presidente de los Estados Unidos, rechazó una demanda para impedir la medida. |
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Aufgrund der lange anhaltenden Trockenheit hatten viele Bauern große Ernteausfälle befürchtet. Vor allem Getreide und Weidegras waren von den schwachen Niederschlägen betroffen. Im April waren weniger als zehn Prozent der sonst üblichen Regenmenge gefallen. Auch waren steigende Getreidepreise befürchtet worden, da nicht nur in Deutschland, sondern auch in anderen Ländern wie Italien, Frankreich, Polen und der Ukraine Trockenschäden zu verzeichnen waren. |
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en | Net rate of forest loss in Africa second highest in the world Continent leads the world in forest fires 31 March 2006, Rome/Maputo – The net rate of forest loss in Africa is the second highest in the world, while the continent leads the globe in the frequency of forest fires, FAO told the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission at its meeting this week (29 March – 1 April) in Maputo, Mozambique.
Globally, Africa suffered a net loss of forests exceeding 4 million hectares per year between 2000 and 2005, according to FAO. This was mainly due to conversion of forest lands to agriculture. Forest cover went from 655.6 million hectares (ha) to 635.4 million ha during this period.
South America is the world region with the highest net loss of forests.
Forest fires are another major concern for Africa, the UN agency said. The continent leads the world in forest fires, mainly due to the traditional practice of using fire for conversion of forest to agriculture or grassland. The frequency of fires is particularly high in northern Angola, the southern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, southern Sudan and the Central African Republic.
Some advances in management, but more to be done
Despite problems, Africa has made strides in terms of improving forest policy and programmes, according to FAO.
More than half of African countries have established new forestry policies and laws over the past 15 years, and two-thirds now have an active national forestry management programme in place.
But implementation and enforcement of these measures remains weak, mainly due to lack of financing and weak national institutions, the UN agency said.
People in Africa depend on forests in a number of ways, and forest resources play an important role in both basic subsistance and poverty alleviation there.
The African Forestry and Wildlife Commission comes together every two years at a meeting organized by FAO.
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(+39) 348 141 6802 – The net rate of forest loss in Africa is the second highest in the world, while the continent leads the globe in the frequency of forest fires, FAO told the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission at its meeting this week (29 March – 1 April) in Maputo, Mozambique.Globally, Africa suffered a net loss of forests exceeding 4 million hectares per year between 2000 and 2005, according to FAO. This was mainly due to conversion of forest lands to agriculture. Forest cover went from 655.6 million hectares (ha) to 635.4 million ha during this period.South America is the world region with the highest net loss of forests.Forest fires are another major concern for Africa, the UN agency said. The continent leads the world in forest fires, mainly due to the traditional practice of using fire for conversion of forest to agriculture or grassland. The frequency of fires is particularly high in northern Angola, the southern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, southern Sudan and the Central African Republic.Despite problems, Africa has made strides in terms of improving forest policy and programmes, according to FAO.More than half of African countries have established new forestry policies and laws over the past 15 years, and two-thirds now have an active national forestry management programme in place.But implementation and enforcement of these measures remains weak, mainly due to lack of financing and weak national institutions, the UN agency said.People in Africa depend on forests in a number of ways, and forest resources play an important role in both basic subsistance and poverty alleviation there.The African Forestry and Wildlife Commission comes together every two years at a meeting organized by FAO.George KourousInformation Officer, FAO(+39) 06 570 53168(+39) 348 141 6802
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Nach Angaben der Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), einer Sonderorganisation der Vereinten Nationen mit Sitz in Rom, ging die Waldfläche Afrikas im Zeitraum zwischen 2000 und 2005 jährlich um vier Millionen Hektar zurück. Damit ist Afrika der Kontinent mit dem zweithöchsten Rückgang der Waldflächen. Der höchste Nettorückgang an Waldflächen findet laut FAO in Südamerika statt.
Die Zahlen der FAO für Afrika wurden auf dem 15. Treffen der „African Forestry and Wildlife Commission“, das vom 29. März bis zum 1. April in Maputo, der Hauptstadt Mosambiks, stattfand, bekanntgegeben. Die Kommission wurde im Jahr 1959 als eine von sechs regionalen Kommissionen von der FAO gegründet. Das alle zwei Jahre stattfindende Treffen der Kommission soll die Funktion eines politischen und technischen Forums erfüllen, auf dem Diskussionen über das Thema Wald aus einer regionalen Perspektive geführt werden. Das 15. Treffen der „African Forestry and Wildlife Commission“ trug den Titel „Umsetzung eines nachhaltigen Waldmanagements für Afrika“. An den Treffen der Kommission nehmen Regierungsvertreter, Vertreter internationaler, nationaler und regionaler Organisationen, Unternehmensvertreter und Vertreter von Nichtregierungsorganisationen teil, die sich mit dem Thema Wald auseinandersetzen. Als Grund für den Rückgang der Waldflächen Afrikas gibt die FAO die Umwandlung von Waldflächen in landwirtschaftlich nutzbare Flächen an. Im untersuchten Zeitraum gingen die Waldflächen Afrikas laut FAO von 655,6 Millionen Hektar auf 635,4 Millionen Hektar zurück. In Waldbränden sieht die Sonderorganisation der UNO eine weitere Gefahr für die afrikanischen Wälder. Auf dem afrikanischen Kontinent gibt es laut FAO die meisten Waldbrände. Für die Waldbrände sei die traditionelle Methode der landwirtschaftlichen Nutzbarmachung von Waldflächen durch Brandrodung verantwortlich. Besonders häufig treten Waldbrände im Norden Angolas, in südlichen Regionen der Demokratischen Republik Kongo, im Südsudan und in der Zentralafrikanischen Republik auf.
Trotz dieser Zahlen bescheinigt die FAO vielen afrikanischen Staaten Fortschritte auf dem Bereich des Schutzes der Wälder. So wurden in den letzten 15 Jahren in zwei Drittel aller afrikanischen Staaten nationale Programme zum Schutz der Wälder erlassen. Die FAO bemängelt aber die Umsetzung dieser Richtlinien und Gesetze, was die Sonderorganisation der UNO auf schwache staatliche Institutionen und den Mangel an finanziellen Mitteln zurückführt. |
en | Mayotte, devenue département d’outre-mer français depuis jeudi, a basculé officiellement à gauche dimanche, avec l’élection à la tête du conseil général de Daniel Zaïdani (DVG), a annoncé son prédécesseur UMP Ahamed Attoumani Douchina, qui présidait la séance. M. Zaïdani, 35 ans, DVG, du Mouvement Départementaliste Mahorais (MDM), a obtenu 10 voix sur 19, soit toutes les voix des "forces progressistes" du conseil général, composées de deux PS, sept DVG et un DVD. De son côté, M. Douchina a obtenu neuf voix.
La ministre de l’outre-mer Marie-Luce Penchard, qui est arrivée à Mayotte dimanche après –midi, pour célébrer la transformation de cette île en département depuis jeudi, a "félicité chaleureusement le nouveau président de la première assemblée du 101ème département français". "Je formule le vœu que cette majorité de travail se mobilise au-delà des sensibilités politiques pour respecter le calendrier de la départementalisation et faire en sorte que ce statut tant voulu par les Mahorais soit une réussite", a déclaré Mme Penchard
Après l’absence des conseillers de la droite jeudi et le report de l’élection président du conseil régional, tous les conseillers étaient présents, cette fois, tous les élus étaient présents.
Les conseillers UMP (droite) ont tenu à expliquer leur absence lors de la réunion de jeudi qui a eu pour conséquence le report de toutes les festivités liées à la départementalisation et de la visite de la ministre de l''outremer, Marie-Luce Penchard. Ils soutiennent que c'est en raison de leur présence à l'inhumation de l'ancien maire de Bouéni (dont l’heure avait été avancée) qu’ils n’ont pu assister à la réunion du nouveau conseil général.
« Une explication qui ne trompe personne et qui ne suffira certainement pas à réhabiliter les absents dans la tête des électeurs mahorais, scandalisés par cette manœuvre de dernière minute qui n'aura finalement servi à rien : Mayotte est passée à gauche », conclut notre confrère du Malango Actualité..
Sources : Malango Actualité & Journal de l’île de la Réunion | fr | , devenue département d’outre-mer français jeudi, a basculé officiellement à gauche dimanche, avec l’élection à la tête du conseil général de Daniel Zaïdani (), a annoncé son prédécesseur UMP , qui présidait la séance.
La ministre de l’Outre-Mer Marie-Luce Penchard, qui est arrivée à Mayotte dimanche après–midi, pour célébrer la transformation de cette île en département depuis jeudi, a félicité chaleureusement le nouveau président de la première assemblée du 101 département français : .
D'autre part, .
Mayotte, ancienne collectivité d'outre-mer de la France, est devenue officiellement le 31 mars 2011, à la suite des élections cantonales, le cent unième département français, conformément à la volonté de la population qui s’était exprimée à 95,2% en mars 2009 pour la départementalisation, lors d’un référendum.
Le conseil général de Mayotte s'est bien réuni le 31 mars, mais il n'a pas pu élire son président faute d'avoir atteint le quorum. Le nouveau Président n'a été élu que le 3 avril.
Comme dans les autres DOM, la même assemblée exerce les compétences du conseil général et celles du conseil régional. La loi organique prise à cet effet a été validée par le Conseil constitutionnel. Les deux lois (organique et ordinaire) ont été promulguées le 7 décembre 2010 et publiées au ''Journal officiel'' du 8 décembre. |
fr | Le Parti Socialiste se félicite de l’élection de M. Daniel Zaïdani à la tête du conseil général de Mayotte. Ce résultat ancre à gauche le 101ème et nouveau département français.
Cette élection confirme les succès de la gauche en Outremer où elle gère désormais les cinq conseils généraux.
L’élection de M.Zaïdani met un point final aux élections cantonales qui ont vu la droite être sanctionnée par les Français.
La gauche dirige désormais 61 départements.
Communiqué de
Christophe BORGEL, Secrétaire National aux Elections et à la vie des Fédérations du PS
Axel URGIN, Secrétaire National du PS aux Outremers.
Dimanche 3 avril 2011
Pour lire les autres informations du "Fil rouge" Cliquez ici | fr | , devenue département d’outre-mer français jeudi, a basculé officiellement à gauche dimanche, avec l’élection à la tête du conseil général de Daniel Zaïdani (), a annoncé son prédécesseur UMP , qui présidait la séance.
La ministre de l’Outre-Mer Marie-Luce Penchard, qui est arrivée à Mayotte dimanche après–midi, pour célébrer la transformation de cette île en département depuis jeudi, a félicité chaleureusement le nouveau président de la première assemblée du 101 département français : .
D'autre part, .
Mayotte, ancienne collectivité d'outre-mer de la France, est devenue officiellement le 31 mars 2011, à la suite des élections cantonales, le cent unième département français, conformément à la volonté de la population qui s’était exprimée à 95,2% en mars 2009 pour la départementalisation, lors d’un référendum.
Le conseil général de Mayotte s'est bien réuni le 31 mars, mais il n'a pas pu élire son président faute d'avoir atteint le quorum. Le nouveau Président n'a été élu que le 3 avril.
Comme dans les autres DOM, la même assemblée exerce les compétences du conseil général et celles du conseil régional. La loi organique prise à cet effet a été validée par le Conseil constitutionnel. Les deux lois (organique et ordinaire) ont été promulguées le 7 décembre 2010 et publiées au ''Journal officiel'' du 8 décembre. |
de | Gefangenenrevolte in Guantanamo
Im US-Gefangenenlager Guantanamo ist es zu Auseinandersetzungen zwischen Häftlingen und Wachpersonal gekommen. Grund sollen Selbstmordversuche mehrere Häftlinge gewesen sein.
Unwürdige Bedingungen: Das Gefangenenlager Guantanamo
Wie die amerikanischen Streitkräfte am Freitag mitteilten, griffen Gefangene am Donnerstag mit behelfsmäßigen Waffen wie Ventilatoren und Leuchten Aufseher an, die den Selbstmord eines Häftlings verhindern wollten. Der Mann habe versucht, sich in einem Gemeinschaftsraum zu erhängen.
Es sei bereits der vierte Suizidversuch an diesem Tag auf dem Marinestützpunkt gewesen, sagte Fregattenkapitän Robert Durand. Zuvor schluckten drei Gefangene demnach hohe Dosen von Medikamenten, die sie gehortet hatten. Die Häftlinge, die das Wachpersonal angriffen, wurden in eine Hochsicherheitsabteilung des Lagers verlegt. Die Revolte ereignete sich im Camp Vier, wo bis zu zehn Gefangene in einem Raum untergebracht sind. Dort werden die gefügigsten Häftlinge festgehalten.
Es war unklar, ob die Auseinandersetzungen auch mit der Überstellung von 15 Häftlingen in ihre saudiarabische Heimat am Donnerstag standen. Berichten zufolge ist es früher schon zu kleineren Zwischenfällen in Guantanamo gekommen. So sollen Gefangene Aufseher mit Urin übergossen haben oder stundenlang gegen die Zellentore geschlagen haben.
Bereits 2003 hatten nach US-Angaben 23 Gefangene einen gemeinsamen Selbstmordversuch unternommen. Seit der Inbetriebnahme des Lagers auf Kuba im Januar 2002 gab es insgesamt 39 Suizidversuche, darunter allein zwölf eines 32 Jahre alten Häftlings aus Bahrain. Auch mit einem Hungerstreik, an dem sich bis zu 131 Gefangene beteiligten, wurde gegen die Haftbedingungen in dem Lager protestiert.
Das UN-Komitee gegen Folter forderte die USA am Freitag zur Schließung Guantanamos auf. Die dort inhaftierten Personen sollten freigelassen oder vor Gericht gestellt werden. | de | In dem umstrittenen Gefangenenlager Guantanamo auf Kuba, das die USA dort unterhalten, um gefangene Terroristen zu internieren, kam es am Freitag zu einer Revolte. Mehrere Gefangene bewarfen die Wärter mit Gegenständen. Der Aufstand wurde allerdings schnell niedergeschlagen und mehrere Personen in einen Hochsicherheitstrakt verbracht.
Laut dpa waren mehrere Selbstmordversuche Auslöser der Revolte. Es soll an diesem Tag bereits der vierte Selbstmordversuch eines Gefangenen gewesen sein. Die Gefangenen griffen die Aufseher mit Ventilatoren und Leuchten an, als diese einen Gefangenen an einem Selbstmordversuch hindern wollten. Die Selbstmordversuche wurden mit Überdosen gesammelter Medikamente unternommen.
Seit der Einrichtung des Lagers im Jahre 2002 hat es bereits 39 Suizidversuche von Gefangenen gegeben. Die heutige Gefangenenrevolte findet vor dem Hintergrund wachsender Kritik an dem Lager statt. Der UN-Ausschuss gegen Folter forderte die USA in einem am Freitag veröffentlichten Bericht zur Schließung des Lagers auf. Die Unterhaltung des Lagers sei ein Völkerrechtsverstoß. Die USA werden ebenfalls verdächtigt, im Ausland weitere geheime Gefängnisse zu unterhalten. |
en | Date Wed, 6 Apr 2005 08:42:08 -0700 (PDT) From Linus Torvalds <> Subject Kernel SCM saga.. Ok, as a number of people are already aware (and in some cases have been aware over the last several weeks), we've been trying to work out a conflict over BK usage over the last month or two (and it feels like longer ;). That hasn't been working out, and as a result, the kernel team is looking at alternatives. [ And apparently this just hit slashdot too, so by now _everybody_ knows ] It's not like my choice of BK has been entirely conflict-free ("No, really? Do tell! Oh, you mean the gigabytes upon gigabytes of flames we had?"), so in some sense this was inevitable, but I sure had hoped that it would have happened only once there was a reasonable open-source alternative. As it is, we'll have to scramble for a while. Btw, don't blame BitMover, even if that's probably going to be a very common reaction. Larry in particular really did try to make things work out, but it got to the point where I decided that I don't want to be in the position of trying to hold two pieces together that would need as much glue as it seemed to require. We've been using BK for three years, and in fact, the biggest problem right now is that a number of people have gotten very very picky about their tools after having used the best. Me included, but in fact the people that got helped most by BitKeeper usage were often the people _around_ me who had a much easier time merging with my tree and sending their trees to me. Of course, there's also probably a ton of people who just used BK as a nicer (and much faster) "anonymous CVS" client. We'll get that sorted out, but the immediate problem is that I'm spending most my time trying to see what the best way to co-operate is. NOTE! BitKeeper isn't going away per se. Right now, the only real thing that has happened is that I've decided to not use BK mainly because I need to figure out the alternatives, and rather than continuing "things as normal", I decided to bite the bullet and just see what life without BK looks like. So far it's a gray and bleak world ;) So don't take this to mean anything more than it is. I'm going to be effectively off-line for a week (think of it as a normal "Linus went on a vacation" event) and I'm just asking that people who continue to maintain BK trees at least try to also make sure that they can send me the result as (individual) patches, since I'll eventually have to merge some other way. That "individual patches" is one of the keywords, btw. One thing that BK has been extremely good at, and that a lot of people have come to like even when they didn't use BK, is how we've been maintaining a much finer- granularity view of changes. That isn't going to go away. In fact, one impact BK ha shad is to very fundamentally make us (and me in particular) change how we do things. That ranges from the fine-grained changeset tracking to just how I ended up trusting submaintainers with much bigger things, and not having to work on a patch-by-patch basis any more. So the three years with BK are definitely not wasted: I'm convinced it caused us to do things in better ways, and one of the things I'm looking at is to make sure that those things continue to work. So I just wanted to say that I'm personally very happy with BK, and with Larry. It didn't work out, but it sure as hell made a big difference to kernel development. And we'll work out the temporary problem of having to figure out a set of tools to allow us to continue to do the things that BK allowed us to do. Let the flames begin. Linus PS. Don't bother telling me about subversion. If you must, start reading up on "monotone". That seems to be the most viable alternative, but don't pester the developers so much that they don't get any work done. They are already aware of my problems ;) - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to [email protected] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/ | en | '''April 7, 2005'''
Bitmover, the company producing a management program for computer source code named Bitkeeper (BK), announced on April 5 that it will no longer be providing a free version of its product.
As a result of Bitmover's announcement, the programmer who wrote the original Linux kernel, Linus Torvalds, stated on a mailing list that he "decided to not use BK mainly because he needs to figure out the alternatives". As to an alternative to Bitkeeper, Torvalds hinted that he is considering Monotone but that Subversion, a recent replacement for CVS, is out of the running. Bitkeeper was originally developed to allow Torvalds to manage code contributions more easily, according to Jeremy Andrews at Kerneltrap.org, and was previously provided to kernel developers free of charge, though it was restricted in its use.
Bitkeeper is the software that Torvalds and hundreds of other Linux developers use to manage submissions of code to the Linux kernel, the heart of the computer operating systems referred to as "Linux" or "GNU/Linux". Linux is distributed in many different forms, bundled with other software by companies such as Red Hat, Novell, and Linspire.
While the details are not clear, it appears from Andrews' article that Bitmover's decision to stop releasing the free version of Bitkeeper is related to a dispute with Torvalds' employer, Open Source Development Labs (OSDL).
According to Kerneltrap, an OSDL contractor had been reverse engineering the free version of Bitkeeper in order to make an open source replacement, which is prohibited by the license under which the free version of Bitkeeper is released. Nevertheless, Torvalds notes in his post that he is "personally very happy with BK, and with Larry McVoy, the CEO of Bitmover." |
en | By Matthew Robinson
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kurt Vonnegut, whose dark, satirical vision in works including "Slaughterhouse-Five" and "Cat's Cradle" was shaped by the horrors he witnessed during World War II, has died at age 84.
Vonnegut died on Wednesday after suffering brain injuries following a fall weeks ago, said Donald Farber, Vonnegut's friend, lawyer, agent and manager.
Vonnegut wrote plays, essays and short fiction, but his 14 novels were classics of the American counterculture, resonating with the U.S. antiwar sentiment during the Vietnam War era.
The author's Web site, updated after his death, displayed a simple black-and-white image of a bird cage -- a symbolic element in his writing -- empty with an open door. "Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 1922-2007," the page read.
"He was a beautiful man," Farber said. "I never hung up the phone without having laughed, he always left me laughing, no matter what the circumstances of the world."
"I last spoke to him the day he fell," Farber said. "He was in good spirits. Every time he spoke with me no matter what the circumstances in the world, he had a funny angle on it even if it wasn't a funny thing."
Despite battles with severe depression, Vonnegut was known for his witticisms.
"I've had a hell of a good time," Vonnegut once wrote. "I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you any different." Continued... | en | stock photo
American author Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., best known for works blending satire, black comedy, and science fiction, has died at age 84. After a fall in his Manhattan, New York home, he suffered brain injuries and died on Wednesday from complications related to those injuries.
Some of Vonnegut's most famous works include ''Slaughterhouse-Five'' (1969), ''Cat's Cradle'' (1963), and ''Breakfast of Champions'' (1973). He achieved cult-like status among American college students in the 1960s and 70s. |
en | Vonnegut was a cult figure with students in the 1960s and 1970s
Vonnegut interview
He became a cult figure among students in the 1960s and 1970s with his classics of US counterculture.
The pivotal moment of his life was the bombing of Dresden by allied forces in 1945. The experience informed his best-known work, Slaughterhouse Five.
He suffered brain injuries after a fall at his home in Manhattan and died on Wednesday, said his wife Jill Krementz.
SELECTED VONNEGUT BOOKS Player Piano (1952) The Sirens Of Titan (1959) Cat's Cradle (1963) Slaughterhouse-Five (1969) Breakfast Of Champions (1973) Jailbird (1979) Deadeye Dick (1982) Timequake (1996)
He studied chemistry at New York's Cornell University before enlisting in the US Army during World War II.
After leaving the army, he reported for Chicago's City News bureau, then joined the public relations department of General Electric - a job he loathed.
His first novel, Player Piano, was published in 1951. The story, which describes a world in which machines have taken over, led to the author being dismissed as a science fiction writer.
Vonnegut was initially seen as a science fiction author
The novel is a satire on modern science which, according to Vonnegut, promises progress while bringing about the end of the world.
In the story, Caribbean islanders adopt a new religion - Bokononism - after scientists create Ice-9, a crystal that turns water solid and eventually destroys all life on Earth.
But he will be best remembered for Slaughterhouse Five - which draws directly on Vonnegut's own experience of the firebombing of Dresden, Germany during World War II.
'Extraordinary Success'
As a young soldier, Vonnegut had been taken prisoner in the city, but survived with other PoWs by hiding in an underground meat locker.
After the bombing, which killed thousands, Vonnegut and his fellow prisoners were forced to dig corpses out of the rubble.
Vonnegut married his second wife Jill Krementz in 1979
It was published in 1969 against a background of anti-war protests in the US.
The New York Times book review called it "an extraordinary success," adding "it is a book we need to read, and to reread".
Vonnegut also wrote several plays, including Happy Birthday, Wanda June, as well as several works of non-fiction and collections of short stories
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Despite commercial success, Vonnegut battled with depression throughout his life and in 1984 he attempted suicide with pills and alcohol, later joking that he had botched the job.
The author is survived by his wife, photographer Jill Krementz, their daughter and his six other children. | en | stock photo
American author Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., best known for works blending satire, black comedy, and science fiction, has died at age 84. After a fall in his Manhattan, New York home, he suffered brain injuries and died on Wednesday from complications related to those injuries.
Some of Vonnegut's most famous works include ''Slaughterhouse-Five'' (1969), ''Cat's Cradle'' (1963), and ''Breakfast of Champions'' (1973). He achieved cult-like status among American college students in the 1960s and 70s. |
en | A GROWING number of New South Wales state Labor MPs are expected to oppose their embattled Government's plan to privatise the electricity sector amid mounting public concern about the proposal.
Fifteen Government MPs today joined a 4000 strong protest outside the gates of Parliament House to oppose the Government's plans to sell off the electricity retailers and lease out the power generators.
The MPs, including former ministers Kerry Hickey and Grant McBride, current Upper House president Peter Primrose and Blacktown MP Paul Gibson, took the stage to cheers from the crowd, making their opposition known before leaving to attend a caucus meeting.
"I'm a member of the Australian Labor Party and I'm sticking to the Labor platform and policy," Mr Gibson said.
"If the Labor platform and policy said tomorrow that we were in favour of privatising electricity then I would speak against it, but I would go along with the party.
"But this is totally against the party rules."
Premier Morris Iemma reportedly spent much of this morning's caucus meeting again stressing to his party the importance of the electricity sell-off.
However, some MPs said the number of Government members opposed to the sale is increasing due to opposition being expressed in their local branches and electorates.
The Sydney Morning Herald/Nielsen poll published today shows 64 per cent of voters are opposed to the sell-off, while only 25 per cent support it.
Other MPs who support the privatisation are said to be uncomfortable with the possibility of caucus defying any resolution from May's state ALP conference to ditch the plan.
John Robertson of UnionsNSW said he knew other MPs who did not attend today's protest who were feeling uneasy about the privatisation push.
"I think there are a lot of members of the caucus who are not here today who are nervous about this proposal and what it might mean for their futures," Mr Robertson said.
However, neither the dissenting MPs nor the poll results altered the Government's position, with Mr Iemma telling the first sitting of Parliament for 2008 that the plan would proceed regardless of the criticisms.
"The Government's plan unlocks up to $15bn in funds to spend on transport, roads, schools and hospitals, and is in the best interests of NSW," the Premier said.
"My Government has spent a great deal of effort to ensure the public has a clear understanding on our purpose."
The Premier then attempted to turn the heat on Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell for his failure to state the Opposition's position on the sale.
Mr O'Farrell has previously said the Coalition would await the detail of the proposal before taking a position.
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NEWS.com.au is not responsible for the content of external sites. | en | In New South Wales today, thousands of people joined a protest including 15 Labor Members of Parliament about the State Government's plans to privatise the electricity industry.
The MPs included Paul Gibson, Upper House president Peter Primrose, and former MPs Kerry Hickey and Grant McBride.
Mr Gibson was reported as saying, "I'm a member of the Australian Labor Party and I'm sticking to the Labor platform and policy."
The Government seems to have ignored the positions of the protesters, with Premier Morris Iemma expressing to the first sitting of Parliament for 2008 that his Government's plans would proceed.
Related instances in Tamworth occurred, when workers in the Electricity Trade Union walked off the job. |
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Country Energy and Transgrid staff from across the region are taking part in a 24-hour state-wide stoppage against the New South Wales Government's plans to privatise the sector.
Electricity trade union members in most centres have walked off the job.
Transgrid staff in Tamworth will hold an in-house meeting and sign a petition to send to the Government.
The union says skeleton staff will remain on to respond to emergencies.
Regional organiser Russel Wilson says the union fears many people will be affected by the sell-off.
"Once the generators get privatised they run them down, they don't look after them," he said.
"To the extent that the publicly owned generators services drop out and you get a lack of people who are trained to work in that industry, like electrical technicians.
"It's proven that privatisation reduces the amount of apprenticeships in the area, so anyone trying to look for a job in that industry finds it very difficult." | en | In New South Wales today, thousands of people joined a protest including 15 Labor Members of Parliament about the State Government's plans to privatise the electricity industry.
The MPs included Paul Gibson, Upper House president Peter Primrose, and former MPs Kerry Hickey and Grant McBride.
Mr Gibson was reported as saying, "I'm a member of the Australian Labor Party and I'm sticking to the Labor platform and policy."
The Government seems to have ignored the positions of the protesters, with Premier Morris Iemma expressing to the first sitting of Parliament for 2008 that his Government's plans would proceed.
Related instances in Tamworth occurred, when workers in the Electricity Trade Union walked off the job. |
en | CTV.ca News Staff
What started as a relatively quiet byelection campaign has erupted into a heated fight as political parties charged Ontario's governing Liberals with conducting a smear campaign on Wednesday.
The accusation came on the eve of a critical byelection vote in the riding of Parkdale-High Park. Voters are replacing former education minister Gerard Kennedy. He left his seat to run for the federal Liberal leadership.
The campaign began to heat up with a comment from current education minister Sandra Pupatello.
She accused NDP candidate and United Church Minister Cheri DiNovo of comparing media coverage of Karla Homolka's release from prison to the persecution of Jesus Christ.
After that, Liberal candidate Sylvia Watson's campaign has released selected portions of DiNovo's past sermons to claim she supports the ordination of pedophiles and axe-murderers.
Another Liberal campaign release urged DiNovo to "come clean" about previous remarks, including an admission she smuggled LSD from the U.S. inside hollowed-out Bibles.
Watson said distributing the sermon excerpts was not her idea. But she defended the decision to tell the public about her opponent's statements.
It's "pretty difficult to smear somebody with their own words," Watson said.
"That radical point of view undoubtedly will affect the decisions she makes and the judgements she makes about a variety of issues."
New Democratic leader Howard Hampton came to DiNovo's defence, saying the Liberals are worried about losing the riding.
"It's pretty clear the (Liberal) government has resorted to unbelievable gutter tactics," Hampton said, adding DiNovo is an accomplished candidate with a history of community involvement.
Hampton said the Liberal's actions have alienated Parkdale-High Park voters.
"It turns the public off."
Conservative candidate David Hutcheon, a former city councillor who claims he was smeared during the 1997 municipal campaign, called the tactic "repugnant" and a sign of desperation.
"I think (the Liberals) are desperate. I think they're afraid of losing," Hutcheon said.
The race is seen as crucial for the Liberals and an opportunity for opposition parties, especially the NDP.
Political parties are doing everything they can to win the riding.
The Liberals had 12 cabinet ministers campaigning in the district earlier this week. Federal NDP leader Jack Layton was set to visit on Wednesday.
University of Toronto political science professor Nelson Wiseman said much of the momentum toward the 2007 provincial election will be determined by the byelection's result.
"If the NDP ever wants to be the official opposition again, it has to win seats like Parkdale," Wiseman said.
Kennedy won the riding by one of the highest margins in the 2003 election. But Peggy Nash won for the federal NDP in the last national election. Some see it as an indication of strong NDP support in the provincial riding.
But Wiseman said byelections tend to be a referendum on the government's performance. He said voters know they can cast a ballot against the governing party without risking a change in government.
"It's a way for people to wake them up by throwing water in their face without defeating them,'' he said.
Wiseman added that the aggressive campaigning by Liberals suggests they feel they are in trouble.
"It tells me the Liberals perceive it as a very competitive race."
With files from The Canadian Press | en | Voting is underway in a provincial byelection in Parkdale-High Park, Ontario to elect a replacement former education minister Gerard Kennedy who left the provincial post to join the leadership race for the federal Liberal party.
The new education minister, Sandra Pupatello, has accused NDP candidate and United Church Minister Cheri DiNovo of comparing media coverage of Karla Homolka's release from prison to the persecution of Jesus Christ. Liberal candidate Sylvia Watson's campaign has released selected portions of DiNovo's past sermons to claim she supports the ordination of pedophiles and axe-murderers.
Ontario New Democratic leader Howard Hampton defended DiNovo, saying the Liberals are worried about losing the riding.
DiNovo said the remark was taken entirely out of context by the Liberals and suggested she might sue them over it.
Political parties are doing everything they can to win the riding. |
en | Viral Inequality
This single mother whose four children all have disabilities had to cut off PSW supports amid the pandemic. She says families like hers are in desperate need of help | en | Voting is underway in a provincial byelection in Parkdale-High Park, Ontario to elect a replacement former education minister Gerard Kennedy who left the provincial post to join the leadership race for the federal Liberal party.
The new education minister, Sandra Pupatello, has accused NDP candidate and United Church Minister Cheri DiNovo of comparing media coverage of Karla Homolka's release from prison to the persecution of Jesus Christ. Liberal candidate Sylvia Watson's campaign has released selected portions of DiNovo's past sermons to claim she supports the ordination of pedophiles and axe-murderers.
Ontario New Democratic leader Howard Hampton defended DiNovo, saying the Liberals are worried about losing the riding.
DiNovo said the remark was taken entirely out of context by the Liberals and suggested she might sue them over it.
Political parties are doing everything they can to win the riding. |
en | Premier, cabinet hit hustings before Parkdale-High Park byelection
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and a dozen cabinet ministers have been knocking on doors in Toronto's Parkdale-High Park riding to build support for Liberal candidate Sylvia Watson days before a provincial byelection.
The opposition has condemned the Liberal blitz, calling it a desperate attempt by McGuinty's Liberals to hold on to the west-end riding and demanding to know who has been running the province while cabinet hits the pavement.
People in the riding will vote Thursday to replace former education minister Gerard Kennedy, who left the provincial post to join the leadership race for the federal Liberal party.
Kennedy won the riding easily in 2003 but Watson is facing a serious challenge from NDP candidate Cheri DiNovo, a United Church minister. The NDP is hoping the party can take the riding as it did in January's federal election.
Also running is Progressive Conservative candidate David Hutcheon, a former local councillor and a former vice-chairman of Ontario's Environmental Review Tribunal.
On Monday, the reports surfaced that McGuinty and a dozen cabinet ministers had been visiting homes in the riding and shaking the hands of constituents.
Provincial Conservative Leader John Tory dismissed the blitz, asking who was running the government back at Queen's Park.
Meanwhile, NDP Leader Howard Hampton said people have not been happy with the Liberals. He predicted Parkdale-High Park constituents would send that message to the party by avoiding the Liberal candidate in the byelection. | en | Voting is underway in a provincial byelection in Parkdale-High Park, Ontario to elect a replacement former education minister Gerard Kennedy who left the provincial post to join the leadership race for the federal Liberal party.
The new education minister, Sandra Pupatello, has accused NDP candidate and United Church Minister Cheri DiNovo of comparing media coverage of Karla Homolka's release from prison to the persecution of Jesus Christ. Liberal candidate Sylvia Watson's campaign has released selected portions of DiNovo's past sermons to claim she supports the ordination of pedophiles and axe-murderers.
Ontario New Democratic leader Howard Hampton defended DiNovo, saying the Liberals are worried about losing the riding.
DiNovo said the remark was taken entirely out of context by the Liberals and suggested she might sue them over it.
Political parties are doing everything they can to win the riding. |
pt | Zara Tindall, a neta da Rainha Elizabeth II, e o marido, Mike Tindall (Foto: Getty Images)
A neta da Rainha Elizabeth II, Zara Tindall, deu à luz o mais recente bebê real - porém de uma maneira inusitada e fora dos padrões do Palácio de Buckingham. A filha da Princesa Anne pariu no chão do banheiro da casa em que mora no último domingo (21).
Segundo o Page Six, Lucas Philip Tindall 3,683 quilos. "Ele chegou muito rapidamente, não conseguiu chegar até o hospital. Veio ao mundo no chão do banheiro", disse o marido de Zara, Mike Tindall.
Ele disse que “felizmente” a amiga de sua esposa estava lá para ajudar, e sua parteira chegou em casa bem a tempo para o parto. “Ela apareceu exatamente quando tínhamos assumido a posição posish e a segunda parteira chegou logo depois que a cabeça estava saindo”, lembrou o jogador em seu podcast The Good, the Bad and the Rugby.
Lucas é o décimo bisneto da rainha e do príncipe Philip. Seu nome do meio é uma homenagem ao bisavô de 99 anos e também ao pai de Mike. Ele é o 22º na linha de sucessão ao trono, mas não receberá o título de Sua Alteza Real. Além disso, é o terceiro filho de Zara Tindall, de 38 anos de idade, que também é mãe de Mia, de 7 anos de idade, e Lena de 2 anos.
“A rainha e o duque de Edimburgo estão maravilhados com a notícia e ansiosos para conhecer seu décimo bisneto quando as circunstâncias permitirem”, disse um porta - voz do Palácio de Buckingham ao The Times de Londres . | pt | Zara e Mike Tindall
, neta da Rainha Elizabeth II, deu à luz seu terceiro filho com o marido, o ex-jogador de rugby . O casal, que já tem Mia, de 7 anos, e Lena, de 2, deu as boas-vindas a Lucas Phillip no último domingo (21), entretanto diante de uma circunstância delicada: o parto aconteceu no banheiro de casa.
O mais novo bebê real é o quinto neto da e o décimo bisneto da . O Palácio de Buckingham emitiu comunicado afirmando: “A Rainha e o Duque de Edimburgo estão maravilhados com a notícia e esperam encontrar seu décimo bisneto quando as circunstâncias permitirem.”
Mike falou sobre o parto incomum do filho no episódio desta quarta-feira (24) de seu ''podcast'': “Um garotinho chegou na minha casa!”, disse ele. Contando sobre a experiência do parto de Zara, Mike explicou que “felizmente” uma amiga dela, Dolly Maude, estava com eles “e reconheceu que não chegaríamos ao hospital a tempo.”
“Então, era correr para a academia, pegar um tapete, entrar no banheiro, colocar um tapete no chão, toalhas caídas, ... Felizmente, a parteira, que ia nos encontrar no hospital, não estava muito longe, então ela apareceu, chegou lá exatamente como tínhamos assumido a situação. E então a segunda parteira chegou logo depois que a cabeça (do bebê) havia saído.”
Quando questionado se suas filhas estavam presentes no parto atípico, ele afirmou: “Zara teve contrações durante a noite - ela não tinha dormido bem na noite anterior, então alguém cuidou das crianças durante o dia.” |
pt | Zara Tindall deu à luz um menino no último domingo, e no chão do banheiro da casa que divide com o marido, o ex-jogador de rúgbi Mike Tindall, em Londres. De acordo com um comunicado divulgado nessa quarta-feira por um representante do casal, a neta mais velha da rainha Elizabeth II, que é amazona profissional, não teve tempo de ir para o hospital para fazer o parto, que acabou sendo realizado por uma amiga dela com o auxílio de uma parteira chamada às pressas.
À parte o contratempo, mãe e filho – batizado Lucas Philip Tindall e nascido com 3,74 quilos – passam bem. Zara e Mike já eram papais de Mia Grace Tindall, de 7 anos, e de Lena Elizabeth Tindall, de 2. Nenhum dos bisnetos de Sua Majestade têm títulos reais, assim como a própria Zara e seu irmão, Peter Phillips, filhos da princesa Anne, que optou por privá-los dos fardos que teriam como Suas Altezas Reais na ocasião de seus respectivos nascimentos. (Por Anderson Antunes) | pt | Zara e Mike Tindall
, neta da Rainha Elizabeth II, deu à luz seu terceiro filho com o marido, o ex-jogador de rugby . O casal, que já tem Mia, de 7 anos, e Lena, de 2, deu as boas-vindas a Lucas Phillip no último domingo (21), entretanto diante de uma circunstância delicada: o parto aconteceu no banheiro de casa.
O mais novo bebê real é o quinto neto da e o décimo bisneto da . O Palácio de Buckingham emitiu comunicado afirmando: “A Rainha e o Duque de Edimburgo estão maravilhados com a notícia e esperam encontrar seu décimo bisneto quando as circunstâncias permitirem.”
Mike falou sobre o parto incomum do filho no episódio desta quarta-feira (24) de seu ''podcast'': “Um garotinho chegou na minha casa!”, disse ele. Contando sobre a experiência do parto de Zara, Mike explicou que “felizmente” uma amiga dela, Dolly Maude, estava com eles “e reconheceu que não chegaríamos ao hospital a tempo.”
“Então, era correr para a academia, pegar um tapete, entrar no banheiro, colocar um tapete no chão, toalhas caídas, ... Felizmente, a parteira, que ia nos encontrar no hospital, não estava muito longe, então ela apareceu, chegou lá exatamente como tínhamos assumido a situação. E então a segunda parteira chegou logo depois que a cabeça (do bebê) havia saído.”
Quando questionado se suas filhas estavam presentes no parto atípico, ele afirmou: “Zara teve contrações durante a noite - ela não tinha dormido bem na noite anterior, então alguém cuidou das crianças durante o dia.” |
pt | Veio ao mundo mais um bebê real. Zara Tindall, neta da Rainha Elizabeth, deu à luz seu terceiro filho com o marido, o ex-jogador de rugby Mike Tindall. Pais de Mia, de 7 anos, e Lena, de 2, o casal deu as boas-vindas a Lucas Phillip no último domingo, mas diante de uma circunstância dramática. O parto aconteceu no banheiro de casa.
O pequeno Lucas é o décimo bisneto da rainha Elizabeth II e o quinto neto da princesa Anne. Sobre as notícias do bebê de Tindall, o palácio disse em um comunicado: "A Rainha e o Duque de Edimburgo estão maravilhados com a notícia e esperam encontrar seu décimo bisneto quando as circunstâncias permitirem".
Mike revelou o parto inusitado do filho em seu podcast. "Um garotinho chegou na minha casa!", disse ele no episódio desta quarta-feira.
Contando sobre a experiência do parto de Zara, Mike explicou que "felizmente" uma amiga dela, Dolly Maude, estava com eles "e reconheceu que não chegaríamos ao hospital a tempo".
“Então, era correr para a academia, pegar um tapete, entrar no banheiro, colocar um tapete no chão, toalhas caídas'”, acrescentou. "Felizmente, a parteira, que ia nos encontrar no hospital, não estava muito longe, então ela apareceu, chegou lá exatamente como tínhamos assumido a situação. E então a segunda parteira chegou logo depois que a cabeça (do bebê) havia saído."
Quando questionado se suas filhas estavam presentes no parto não convencional, ele disse: "Zara teve contrações durante a noite - ela não tinha dormido bem na noite anterior, então alguém cuidou das crianças pelo dia." | pt | Zara e Mike Tindall
, neta da Rainha Elizabeth II, deu à luz seu terceiro filho com o marido, o ex-jogador de rugby . O casal, que já tem Mia, de 7 anos, e Lena, de 2, deu as boas-vindas a Lucas Phillip no último domingo (21), entretanto diante de uma circunstância delicada: o parto aconteceu no banheiro de casa.
O mais novo bebê real é o quinto neto da e o décimo bisneto da . O Palácio de Buckingham emitiu comunicado afirmando: “A Rainha e o Duque de Edimburgo estão maravilhados com a notícia e esperam encontrar seu décimo bisneto quando as circunstâncias permitirem.”
Mike falou sobre o parto incomum do filho no episódio desta quarta-feira (24) de seu ''podcast'': “Um garotinho chegou na minha casa!”, disse ele. Contando sobre a experiência do parto de Zara, Mike explicou que “felizmente” uma amiga dela, Dolly Maude, estava com eles “e reconheceu que não chegaríamos ao hospital a tempo.”
“Então, era correr para a academia, pegar um tapete, entrar no banheiro, colocar um tapete no chão, toalhas caídas, ... Felizmente, a parteira, que ia nos encontrar no hospital, não estava muito longe, então ela apareceu, chegou lá exatamente como tínhamos assumido a situação. E então a segunda parteira chegou logo depois que a cabeça (do bebê) havia saído.”
Quando questionado se suas filhas estavam presentes no parto atípico, ele afirmou: “Zara teve contrações durante a noite - ela não tinha dormido bem na noite anterior, então alguém cuidou das crianças durante o dia.” |
pl | Andrzej Łachański pracował z nami przez kilka sezonów. Pojawił się wczesną jesienią roku 2000 i szturmem zdobył uznanie publiczności brawurowo zagraną rolą Petruchia w "Poskromieniu złośnicy" Szekspira w reżyserii A. Orzechowskiego. To za tę rolę zdobył Złotą Maskę i Nagrodę Radia PiK.
W sezonie 2000/2001 zagrał z nie mniejszym powodzeniem Jurija Aleksiejewicza w "Czwartej siostrze" Janusza Głowackiego, Walkę Piepieła w adaptacji "Na dnie" Maksyma Gorkiego, a także bardzo trudną glówną rolę w "Skórzanej masce" Helmuta Kraussera. Pod koniec 2001 roku Andrzeja Łachańskiego zaczęły nękać kłopoty zdrowotne. Pojawił się jeszcze w "Pinokiu" Carla Collodiego, z wielkim trudem wystapił w premierowym spektaklu "Balu w Operze" Juliana Tuwima, ale z roli w "Rodzinie wampira" Wasilija Sigariewa już musiał zrezygnować. Rehabilitacja po drugiej operacji pomogła, ale na krótko. Udało mu się jeszcze zagrać w "Przygodach rozbójnika Rumcajsa" Vaclava Ctvrtka i w "Ryszardzie III" Szekspira, jednak kolejne zwolnienia lekarskie spowodowały stopniowe wycofywanie się najpierw z ról, a ostatecznie z zawodu.
Andrzej Łachański nie umiał żyć bez teatru: pojawiał się na premierach kolegów, jeśli czuł się lepiej chętnie uczestniczył w pracach jury konkursów recytatorskich, współpracował z Radiem PiK, profesjonalnie oprowadzał wycieczki szkolne po teatrze barwnie opowiadając o tym, jak powstają przedstawienia. W lutym 2005 roku przeszedł na rentę, ale kontaktów z Teatrem Polskim nie zaniechał.
Wiedzieliśmy, że nie potrafił się pogodzić z utratą możliwości uprawiania ukochanego zawodu, choć sam miał świadomość, że Jego stan zdrowia takiej szansy Mu już nie daje. Nie wiedzieliśmy, że życie Andrzeja Łachańskiego potrwa tylko 40 lat.
Zespół Teatru Polskiego im. Hieronima Konieczki w Bydgoszczy
(JK) | pl | W nocy z 8 na 9 sierpnia zmarł w wieku 40 lat po długiej chorobie Andrzej Łachański, aktor Teatru Polskiego im. Hieronima Konieczki w Bydgoszczy.
W roku 1993 ukończył krakowską PWST i do roku 2000 występował na deskach Teatru Wybrzeże w Gdańsku. W roku 2000 przeniósł się do teatru bydgoskiego, gdzie szybko zdobył uznanie i popularność.
W filmach występował w rolach epizodycznych, min. w ''Awanturze o Basię'', ''Graczach'' oraz w filmie ''Jak narkotyk''. |
fr | International Le Conseil de l'Europe ne reconnaîtra pas l'Ossétie du Sud (APCE) 09:15 TBILISSI, 26 septembre - RIA Novosti. Le Conseil de l'Europe ne reconnaîtra pas l'indépendance de l'Ossétie du Sud, a annoncé jeudi le co-rapporteur de l'Assemblée parlementaire du Conseil de l'Europe (APCE) pour la Russie, Luc van den Brande, cité par l'agence News-Georgia. "Nous avons informé aujourd'hui le président sud-ossète Edouard Kokoïty que le Conseil de l'Europe ne reconnaîtrait pas l'indépendance de l'Ossétie du Sud", a déclaré M. Brande lors d'une conférence de presse à Tbilissi. "Nous nous prononçons pour l'intégrité territoriale de la Géorgie", a-t-il ajouté. Une délégation de l'Assemblée parlementaire du Conseil de l'Europe (APCE) est arrivée le 25 septembre à Tskhinvali, en Ossétie du Sud, pour étudier la situation humanitaire et évaluer les dégâts causés par les hostilités entamées le 8 août dernier. Les parlementaires européens se sont rendus en Russie et en Géorgie du 22 au 25 septembre. Leur mission consistait à collecter des informations en vue de débats portant que les conséquences du conflit russo-géorgien qui se dérouleront lors de la prochaine session d'automne de l'APCE prévue à Strasbourg du 29 septembre au 3 octobre. La Russie a reconnu le 26 août l'indépendance des républiques autoproclamées d'Abkhazie et d'Ossétie du Sud au lendemain d'une offensive armée lancée le 8 août par Tbilissi contre cette dernière. L'armée géorgienne a pratiquement détruit Tskhinvali, la capitale sud-ossète, tuant des centaines de civils. La Russie a déclenché une riposte militaire de grande envergure que de nombreux responsables occidentaux ont qualifiée d'usage disproportionné de la force.
envoyez par e-mail retour à la page d'accueil | fr | Le Conseil de l'Europe ne reconnaîtra pas l'indépendance de l'Ossétie du Sud, a annoncé jeudi le co-rapporteur de l'Assemblée parlementaire du Conseil de l'Europe pour la Russie, Luc van den Brande, cité par l'agence News-Georgia.
, a déclaré M. Brande lors d'une conférence de presse à Tbilissi.
, a-t-il ajouté.
Une délégation de l'Assemblée parlementaire du Conseil de l'Europe est arrivée le 25 septembre à Tskhinvali, en Ossétie du Sud, pour étudier la situation humanitaire et évaluer les dégâts causés par les hostilités entamées le 8 août dernier.
Les parlementaires européens se sont rendus en Russie et en Géorgie du 22 au 25 septembre. Leur mission consistait à collecter des informations en vue de débats portant que les conséquences du conflit russo-géorgien qui se dérouleront lors de la prochaine session d'automne de l'APCE prévue à Strasbourg du 29 septembre au 3 octobre. |
en | The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred about 125 km (75 miles) ENE of Iwaki, Honshu, Japan or about 130 km (80 miles) ESE of Sendai, Honshu, Japan or about 305 km (190 miles) NE of TOKYO, Japan at 8:39 PM MDT, Jul 18, 2008 (Jul 19 at 11:39 AM local time in Japan). The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available. No reports of damage or casualties have been received at this time; however, this earthquake may have caused damage due to its location and size. | en | A map of Japan showing the location of the earthquake. A tsunami warning has been issued for some parts of Japan's eastern coast after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck off the shore, near the city of Iwaki. It is believed, however, that the Tsunami warning was withdrawn as the Japan Meteorological Agency currently lists no Tsunami warnings, with two tsunami warnings from earlier today being listed in the past warnings section of the Agency's website.
The initial reports from the scene of the earthquake shown no injuries, although buildings were observed being shook by the quake 300 kilometers away in Tokyo.
The withdrawn tsunami warning said there was a possibility of a small Tsunami in Fukushima and Miyagi. Fukushima is 145 km away from the epicenter of the earthquake. |
en | A powerful earthquake has struck off the eastern coast of Japan, with officials warning that some regions could be hit by a small tsunami.
Japan's Meteorological Agency measured the 6.6-magnitude quake just before noon off Fukushima prefecture.
The agency issued a tsunami warning for Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures.
Reports said buildings shook in Tokyo with the force of the quake, but there was not thought to be any serious damage or any casualties.
Japan is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries and experiences thousands of tremors each year.
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Terms & Conditions | en | A map of Japan showing the location of the earthquake. A tsunami warning has been issued for some parts of Japan's eastern coast after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck off the shore, near the city of Iwaki. It is believed, however, that the Tsunami warning was withdrawn as the Japan Meteorological Agency currently lists no Tsunami warnings, with two tsunami warnings from earlier today being listed in the past warnings section of the Agency's website.
The initial reports from the scene of the earthquake shown no injuries, although buildings were observed being shook by the quake 300 kilometers away in Tokyo.
The withdrawn tsunami warning said there was a possibility of a small Tsunami in Fukushima and Miyagi. Fukushima is 145 km away from the epicenter of the earthquake. |
pt | Cerca de 570 mil profissionais de saúde se infectaram e 2,5 mil morreram por COVID-19 nas Américas
2 de setembro de 2020 – Os profissionais de saúde estão especialmente vulneráveis à COVID-19 e, na Região das Américas, “temos o maior número de profissionais de saúde infectados no mundo”, afirmou nesta quarta-feira (2) a diretora da OPAS, Carissa F. Etienne, durante entrevista coletiva. "Nossos dados mostram que quase 570 mil profissionais de saúde em nossa região ficaram doentes e mais de 2,5 mil sucumbiram ao vírus."
Com quase 13,5 milhões de casos de COVID-19 e mais de 469 mil mortes notificadas nas Américas (4 mil mortes por dia), a escala desta pandemia não tem precedentes. “Nenhum outro grupo sentiu isso de forma mais aguda do que os próprios homens e mulheres que compõem nossa força de trabalho em saúde”, disse Etienne.
A diretora da OPAS observou que "nos EUA e México - que têm uma das contagens de casos mais altas do mundo - os trabalhadores de saúde representam um em cada sete casos”. Estes dois países respondem por quase 85% de todas as mortes por COVID-19 entre trabalhadores de saúde em nossa região.
Para combater essas tendências, “os países devem garantir que os profissionais de saúde façam seu trabalho com segurança. Isso exigirá a manutenção de suprimentos suficientes de equipamentos de proteção individual e a garantia de que todos sejam efetivamente treinados no controle de infecções para evitar que arrisquem sua própria saúde", pontuou Etienne.
Os países também devem garantir condições de trabalho seguras e remuneração justa para os profissionais de saúde, destacou a diretora da OPAS.
“Isso é particularmente importante para as mulheres, maior parte de nossa força de trabalho em saúde, que devem ser apoiadas a participarem plenamente e liderar a resposta a esta pandemia”.
Etienne citou vários motivos para as altas taxas de infecção entre profissionais de saúde nas Américas, observando que, conforme os países lutavam para responder ao vírus, “muitos profissionais de saúde foram redirecionados para a resposta ao surto sem treinamento suficiente para se protegerem enquanto tratavam pacientes com COVID-19".
Conforme o número de pacientes aumentava, “os hospitais ficavam superlotados e muitos demoraram para implementar protocolos de triagem. Isso significa que os pacientes com COVID-19 foram expostos a outras pessoas que podem ter procurado atendimento para diferentes condições. Logo, todos corriam o risco de infecção, deixando os profissionais de saúde mais vulneráveis”, disse a diretora da OPAS.
No início da pandemia, os suprimentos de EPI eram escassos. “Os profissionais de saúde foram forçados a reutilizar máscaras e aventais, buscar alternativas ou renunciar totalmente à proteção para cuidar dos necessitados”, disse Etienne.
Manter suprimentos suficientes de EPI e garantir que todos sejam treinados de forma eficaz no controle de infecções para evitar que arrisquem a própria saúde é fundamental, ressaltou a diretora. A OPAS tem apoiado os países na construção de zonas designadas para triagem e gestão de casos com o objetivo de proteger tanto profissionais de saúde quanto pacientes. "Também doamos mais de 31 milhões de máscaras e mais de 1,4 milhão de luvas e aventais para proteger nossa resposta de linha de frente."
Meses operando sob enorme pressão também tiveram fortes impactos mentais e psicológicos sobre os profissionais de saúde, incluindo o isolamento da família e amigos. “Surpreendentemente, dezenas de profissionais de saúde foram agredidos nos últimos meses como resultado do medo, desinformação ou frustração do público com esta pandemia”, acrescentou.
Etienne também destacou um alerta epidemiológico recente publicado pela OPAS que afirma: “À luz do aumento de casos e mortes por COVID-19 entre profissionais de saúde nos países e territórios da Região das Américas, a OPAS/OMS) insta os Estados Membros a fortalecerem a capacidade dos serviços de saúde em todos os níveis e a equiparem os profissionais de saúde com os recursos e treinamento apropriados para garantir uma resposta adequada e oportuna à pandemia dentro do sistema de saúde." | pt | Em matéria divulgada ontem em seu website, a OPAS anunciou que 570 mil profissionais da saúde já ficaram doentes e mais de 2,5 mil morreram após se infectar com o vírus , causador da , no . Segundo a diretora da organização, Carissa F. Etienne, as Américas têm o maior número de profissionais de saúde infectados entre todos os continentes.
A matéria publicada pela OPAS explica que "nos EUA e México - que têm uma das contagens de casos mais altas do mundo - os trabalhadores de saúde representam um em cada sete casos" e que "estes dois países respondem por quase 85% de todas as mortes por Covid-19 entre trabalhadores de saúde em nossa região".
Etienne citou entre os vários motivos da contaminação dos profissionais a falta inicial de treinamento para lidar com os pacientes infectados e a falta de s. "Manter suprimentos suficientes de EPIs e garantir que todos sejam treinados de forma eficaz no controle de infecções para evitar que arrisquem a própria saúde é fundamental", ressaltou ela.
No dia 31 passado, a ainda OPAs emitiu um Alerta Epidemiológico, instando os estados-membros a fortalecerem a capacidade dos serviços de saúde e a equiparem os profissionais de saúde com os recursos e treinamento apropriados.
Entre os profissionais da saúde mais expostos ao vírus estão os que trabalham diretamente no cuidado com os pacientes, como médicos, enfermeiros, técnicos em enfermagem, técnicos de radiografia e tomografia, fisioterapeutas, entre outros. |
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Christophe Henner, 22 ans, travaille dans l'hôtellerie et fait des études d'économie et marketing. Il est membre du Conseil d'Administration de Wikimedia France, administrateur sur la Wikipédia Francophone, et membre de l'équipe d'information chargée de répondre aux mails des lecteurs, et de la presse francophone et internationale.
Christophe Henner, administateur de Wikimédia France
Quel est le rôle de cette association et celui de la Wikimédia Foundation ?
Wikimédia France est une association de loi 1901 dont le but est de promouvoir et soutenir, directement ou indirectement, la diffusion de la connaissance libre et notamment les projets de la Wikimedia Foundation. Celle-ci est une fondation caritative à but non lucratif régie par le paragraphe 501(c)(3) du code fiscal des États-Unis. Elle a pour but de soutenir techniquement la construction et la diffusion de contenus libres, telle une encyclopédie, une médiathèque numérique ou même une bibliothèque numérique d'oeuvres libres. Actuellement la Wikimedia Foundation soutient 9 projets différents: Wikipédia (l'encyclopédie libre), Wikitionary (un dictionaire et thésaurus), Wikibooks (un ensemble de textes pédagogiques), Wikiquote (un recueil de citations), Wikisource (une bibliothèque universelle), Wikimedia Commons (une base de données multimédia), Wikinews (des actualités libres), Wikiversity (communauté pédagogique ouverte), Wikispecies (inventaire du vivant).
La Wikimédia Foundation est principalement financée par les dons. Lors de la dernière levée de fonds, au début 2007, c'est plus d'un million de dollars qui a été réuni, afin de couvrir les frais de fonctionnement, principalement les coûts informatiques. La Wikimedia Foundation a besoin de 75 000 dollars par mois.
Quels sont les objectifs de Wikipédia ? Combien de contributeurs et de contributions y sont apportées ?
Wikipédia est un projet d'encyclopédie universelle, libre et multi-lingue. Elle permet aux lecteurs d'accéder librement aux connaissances, d'y apporter les leurs, et finalement de s'approprier cette source de savoir.
La Wikipédia Francophone comptait au 24 mai dernier 253 883 contributeurs. Depuis le 31 octobre 2002, 17 037 112 modifications ont été effectuées, soit une moyenne de 13,13 modifications par page.
Wikipédia existe dans environ 250 langues différentes, ce qui représentait en septembre 2006 un total de 7 421 823 contributeurs et de 297 217 357 contributions.
Quels sont les grands principes fondateurs ?
Wikipedia compte plusieurs principes fondateurs. L'un d'entre eux consiste à définir Wikipédia comme une encyclopédie, ce qui signifie qu'elle n'a donc pas pour but de publier un contenu inédit. Ensuite Wikipédia recherche la neutralité de point de vue, et il est ainsi demandé que les articles n'aient pas de parti pris et informent au mieux le lecteur sur un sujet donné. Enfin, Wikipédia publie un contenu libre.
Pour respecter ces principes, et surtout le premier, il est demandé que les contenus publiés aient des sources sérieuses. L'objectif n'est pas, par exemple, de publier les nouvelles théories d'un chercheur. Pour qu'une théorie soit publiée, on demande à ce qu'elle ait été, par exemple, publiée dans un magazine de référence scientifique.
Il faut bien comprendre que chaque lecteur peut également être contributeur. Il faut pour cela cliquer et ouvrir l'onglet "modifier" situé en haut de chaque article. Lorsque l'on lit Wikipédia, on a le pouvoir de l'améliorer, ne serait-ce qu'en corrigeant une faute d'orthographe. Les modifications ne sont bien sûr pas toutes tolérées. Il faut que les ajouts respectent les principes fondateurs, et que donc ils soient neutres et autant que possible sourcés. A chaque modification d'un article, la nouvelle version est archivée. Grace à l'historique de l'article, il est possible d'avoir accès à toutes les versions antérieures, ainsi qu'aux noms des auteurs des modifications. Les auteurs sont identifiés soit par leur adresse IP, soit par le nom de leur compte. Dans la page de l'historique, on peut également accèder rapidement à la page personnelle des utilisateurs ayant contribué à l'article, ainsi qu'à la liste de toutes leurs modifications.
Les auteurs peuvent être anonymes, n’est-ce pas préjudiciable à la confiance en Wikipédia ?
Bien au contraire, le nom de l'auteur n'entre jamais en compte dans la validité des éléments qu'il ajoute. Pour juger de la pertinence d'un ajout, quand celui-ci semble tendancieux, on demande des sources. Par ce procédé on évite qu'une personne puisse venir greffer ses théories personnelles avec pour seule justification ses diplômes obtenus.
Evidemment, on perd ainsi la validation d'un article par le nom de son auteur, mais on y gagne la validation d'un article par sa bibliographie et ses sources. Ainsi tout lecteur d'un article peut, s'il le souhaite, consulter les sources à l'origine de l'article. Parmi les sources que nous considérons sérieuses : certains quotidiens et magazines, mais surtout des livres et des sites internet "officiels".
Lorsqu’un article suscite la polémique entre les personnes qui contribuent, qui peut, au nom de Wikipedia, trancher les litiges ?
Des arbitres et les administrateurs sont élus par la communauté, les arbitres tranchent en effet les litiges, mais seulement pour la forme (insultes, guerre d'éditions...). Ils n'émettent jamais d'avis sur le fond du litige.
Les administrateurs ont un rôle strictement technique. Les outils auxquels ils ont accès leur permettent de faire la maintenance de l'encyclopédie. Ils peuvent, par exemple, supprimer un article, le protéger ou bloquer un utilisateur, mais ils n'ont aucun droit supplémentaire. Un administrateur doit être vu comme un contributeur à qui on a remis un balais pour faire le ménage.
Les litiges sont réglés via plusieurs processus, tout d'abord la discussion. Chaque article possède une page de discussion (onglet situé en haut de page, je le rappelle) qui lui est propre, et c'est sur celle-ci que les différents contributeurs d'un article tenteront de se mettre d'accord. Si la discussion s'avère difficile, il est alors demandé à un médiateur volontaire d'intervenir. Il aura pour rôle de calmer la situation et d'établir la communication entre les auteurs. Dans les rares cas les plus graves, le problème peut-être soumis à un groupe d'utilisateurs élus par la communauté, les arbitres, qui trancheront sur la forme du conflit.
Pouvez-vous illustrer ce fonctionnement : par exemple, des internautes pro-Ségolène Royal et pro-Nicolas Sarkozy auraient modifié, pendant le grand débat, l’article de Wikipédia consacré aux centrales nucléaires de type EPR ?
C'est en effet un très bon exemple. Pour rappeler les évènements, durant le débat entre Ségolène Royal et Nicolas Sarkozy, les personnes les soutenant ont modifié l'article sur l'EPR pour donner raison tantôt à l'un, tantôt à l'autre. Grâce à certaines pages, notamment celle listant les dernières modifications faites sur Wikipédia, des contributeurs ont vu que l'article était l'objet de vandalisme. Ils ont dès lors averti un administrateur pour que celui-ci protège l'article afin qu'ils puissent faire leurs recherches.
Au final, l'habitude de sourcer les ajouts polémiques a permis d'affiner l'information et de lui attribuer une source.
Entre le premier vandalisme et son annulation il s'est écoulé moins d'une minute. Les contributeurs habitués peuvent grâce à la page des modification récentes suivre facilement toutes les modifications faites.
Plus généralement, dans le cas d’articles « sensibles », peut-on imaginer qu’un groupe de contributeurs au service d’un lobby s’empare de la création d’un article et en ferme l’accès à d’autres contributeurs ?
Non, l'édition est ouverte à tous, donc n'importe qui pourrait modifier l'article. De plus, s'il y a un désaccord sur la neutralité de l'article, une procédure sera mise en place afin d'impliquer plus d'utilisateurs dans cet article et de demander de sourcer tout ce qu'on avance. L'augmentation du nombre de contributeurs permet de neutraliser et le fond et la forme.
En cas de gros problème, il est possible de créer une page de discussion particulière et de demander à l'ensemble de la communauté que celle-ci vienne discuter de l'article, de ce qui ne va pas et de la démarche à entreprendre pour améliorer les choses. C'est extrêmement rare, et la discussion a, pour le moment, permis de régler la majorité des problèmes.
L’assocation Wikimédia France a notamment un rôle de sensibilisation autour de l’encyclopédie. Quelles sont les manifestations que vous allez organiser ?
Après un début d'année très chargé, notre actualité se calme un peu pour le moment. Nous participerons :
le 14 juin à la seconde édition de Paris Capitale du libre,
le 20 juin à Assemblée générale : Internet, Marketing, Mobilité, Média organisé par Electronic Business Group à Paris,
le 28 juin à la Nuit du Marketing aux côtés d'Anne Thevenet (Groupe Danone) et Jacques Veyrat (Neuf Cegetel),organisé par ADETEM au Pré-Catelan et du 4 au 6 juillet aux étés TIC de Bretagne, autour du Web 2.0, à Rennes.
Nous serons également présent à la Wikimania 2007 à Taipei (Taiwan).
Mais notre actualité la plus importante concerne l'organisation d'un colloque les 19 et 20 octobre 2007 sur le thème « Développer - Valider - Ouvrir. ».
Plus d'informations sont disponibles sur http://colloque.wikimedia.fr/2007/
Et sinon pour suivre l'actualité de l'association http://wikimedia.fr/
Propos recueillis par Frédéric Dessort, Mid e-News
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en | Alan Johnston has been missing for more than eight weeks
It contains no new pictures of Mr Johnston, but shows a picture of his BBC ID card.
The tape includes a demand for the release of Muslim prisoners in British jails, and readings from the Koran.
Mr Johnston, 44, was seized in Gaza City on 12 March. He had been on his way home when he was taken at gunpoint.
The tape was delivered to al-Jazeera in Gaza and was made by a group calling itself Jaish al-Islam (Army of Islam).
BBC Deputy Director-General Mark Byford said that the BBC remained deeply concerned for Mr Johnston's safety.
"Fifty-nine days after he was abducted, our sole concern is for Alan's welfare, and for that of his family. What we and they want more than anything else is Alan's safe return," he said.
"We of course welcome any sign that Alan may be alive and well. We profoundly hope that today's news may be a sign that Alan will soon be safely released."
Specific demand
The tape does include one specific demand, the release of Abu Qatada, a Palestinian born Islamic cleric who is suspected of close links to al-Qaeda and is currently held by the UK government as a threat to national security.
JAISH AL-ISLAM FACTS Small, Islamist armed group operating in Gaza Splinter group of the Popular Resistance Committees Seeks liberation of Palestine and an Islamic state Influenced by, but not affiliated with al-Qaeda Led by Mumtaz Daghmash, also known as Abu Muhammad, a member of a powerful clan One of three groups allegedly holding captured Israeli soldier Cpl Gilad Shalit
Until now, the kidnappers have not made their demands public or made any contact with the media.
In April, the previously unheard of Tawhid and Jihad brigades claimed it had executed Mr Johnston, though that claim could not be verified.
The Palestinian government says it has received information that Mr Johnston is alive, and is working for his release.
The BBC's World Affairs correspondent Mike Wooldridge says that not much is known about The Army of Islam, but that it is a known Palestinian group.
He adds that if the tape is authentic, then it does represent a development in the lengthiest kidnapping of a Westerner to take place in Gaza.
Diplomacy
News of the tape emerged hours after a senior UK diplomat held talks with Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniya as part of the effort to secure Mr Johnston's release.
Consul-General Richard Makepeace, who is based in Jerusalem, said Mr Johnston's continued captivity remained of "great concern" to the UK.
There have been high-level appeals for his freedom, including from Tony Blair and the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
Mr Johnston joined the BBC World Service in 1991 and has spent eight of the last 16 years as a correspondent, including periods in Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.
He has lived and worked in Gaza for three years and was the only Western reporter permanently based in the often violent and lawless territory. | en | Alan Johnston in an undated BBC photo
The Arabic news television channel, Al-Jazeera has reported that it has received a tape apparently from the kidnappers of BBC Gaza Correspondent Alan Johnston, a citizen of the United Kingdom.
The film contains no pictures of Mr. Johnston, but it shows a picture of Johnston's BBC ID card. The tape includes demands for the release of Muslims held in British jails and also readings from the Koran.
Alan Johnston was kidnapped on March 12, 2007 and has been held for over 8 weeks, the longest time for any foreigner in the Gaza Strip. The tape was delivered to al-Jazeera in Gaza and was made by a group calling itself Jaish al-Islam (Army of Islam).
In response to this video, the BBC has said:
The tape does, however, have a specific demand - the demand being the release of Abu Qatada, a Palestinian born Islamic cleric who is suspected of close links to al-Qaeda and is currently held by the UK government as a threat to national security. |
en | SkyNews - Wednesday, May 9 11:46 am
By Sky News
The BBC is examining a tape purportedly from the kidnappers of its missing Gaza correspondent Alan Johnston.
It includes a list of demands and shows a number of pictures - one apparently of Mr Johnston's BBC identity card.
It was delivered to Arabic TV channel al Jazeera which said the demands included the release of Muslim prisoners.
Among those named was the British Muslim preacher Abu Qatada who is facing deportation to his native Jordan.
The tape, which was dropped off at al Jazeera's Gaza offices, was made by a group calling itself Jaish e al Islam (The Army of Islam).
The BBC said it is checking the tape but would not comment further at this stage.
Mr Johnston, 44, was seized at gunpoint on his way home in Gaza City on March 12.
If the tape is genuine, it will be the first time his kidnappers have made their demands public or had any contact with the media.
Last month, the previously unheard of Tawhid and Jihad brigades claimed it had executed Mr Johnston but that claim could not be verified.
The Palestinian government has said it is working for Mr Johnston's release and has received information that he is still alive.
Appeals for Mr Johnston to be freed have been made by Tony Blair and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon.
Mr Johnston joined the BBC World Service in 1991 and has lived and worked in Gaza for the past three years.
Recommend this article | en | Alan Johnston in an undated BBC photo
The Arabic news television channel, Al-Jazeera has reported that it has received a tape apparently from the kidnappers of BBC Gaza Correspondent Alan Johnston, a citizen of the United Kingdom.
The film contains no pictures of Mr. Johnston, but it shows a picture of Johnston's BBC ID card. The tape includes demands for the release of Muslims held in British jails and also readings from the Koran.
Alan Johnston was kidnapped on March 12, 2007 and has been held for over 8 weeks, the longest time for any foreigner in the Gaza Strip. The tape was delivered to al-Jazeera in Gaza and was made by a group calling itself Jaish al-Islam (Army of Islam).
In response to this video, the BBC has said:
The tape does, however, have a specific demand - the demand being the release of Abu Qatada, a Palestinian born Islamic cleric who is suspected of close links to al-Qaeda and is currently held by the UK government as a threat to national security. |
es | Boko Haram toma ciudad de Chibok
Se trata de la ciudad nigeriana donde hace más de seis meses fueron secuestradas 276 estudiantes por Boko Haram.
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Boko Haram tomó la ciudad de Chibok, en el estado de Borno, al noreste de Nigeria, donde hace más de seis meses fueron secuestradas 276 estudiantes, contaron a la AFP un religioso local y un senador.
"Chibok fue tomada por Boko Haram. Ahora son ellos quienes tienen el control", aseguró Enoch Mark, un pastor cristiano cuyas hija y sobrina se encuentran entre las 219 jóvenes que aún siguen retenidas.
Mark y el senador de Borno del Sur, Ali Ndume, dijeron que los radicales había atacado hacia las 16:00 horas del jueves, destrozando la torre de comunicaciones y obligando a los habitantes a huir.
Ndume afirmó que había recibido llamadas de los habitantes que huyeron y que comentaron que la localidad "está ahora bajo su control".
Durante el asalto a la ciudad, se produjeron intercambios de tiros entre los islamistas y los militares apoyados por una milicia local, indicó Mark.
"Algunos de nosotros consiguieron huir, todas las torres de comunicación fueron destruidas durante el ataque con cohetes", añadió.
El secuestro de las estudiantes en Chibok, el 14 de abril, en el sur del Estado de Borno, provocó una ola de indignación en el mundo entero.
Varios jefes de Estado, estrellas internacionales e incluso el papa Francisco participaron entonces en la campaña #bringbackourgirls lanzada en las redes sociales en apoyo de las jóvenes.
Más de seis meses después, 219 de ellas siguen retenidas, pese a los llamamientos para su liberación.
Boko Haram, que pretende imponer la sharía, ha llevado a cabo varios ataques contra escuelas que siguen programas occidentales desde 2009.
mrc | es | En mayo pasado, el grupo radical islamista Boko Haram secuestró a 276 adolescentes de la ciudad nigeriana de Chibok. Este jueves en la tarde, el grupo tomó el control de la ciudad, informó Sambido Hosea Bana, líder local.
Tras atacar la ciudad, los terroristas "entraron en el municipio y la mayoría de los vecinos huyeron para salvar sus vidas", aseguró Hosea Bana, quien cree que los milicianos atacaron tras huir de Mubi, de donde fueron expulsados por vecinos y cazadores. Asimismo, el pastor Enoch Mark, confirmó la información: "Chibok fue tomada por . Ahora son ellos quienes tienen el control".
De acuerdo al pastor Mark y al senador de Bono del Sur, Ali Ndume, los radicales islamistas atacaron la ciudad, destruyendo la y obligando a los ciudadanos a huir. "Algunos de nosotros consiguieron huir, todas las torres de comunicación fueron destruidas durante el ataque con cohetes", indicó Mark.
Boko Haram pretende instaurar un califato islámico, por lo que ha atacado y tomado varias localidades de la región. No obstante, esta semana perdieron Maiha, luego de que fueran atacados por cazadores locales. Expertos de seguridad estiman que Boko Haram controla alrededor de 221 000 kilómetros del noroeste de Nigeria. |
es | Imagen de archivo de un grupo de activistas de Boko Haram, en Nigeria. (GTRES)
Imagen de archivo de un grupo de activistas de Boko Haram, en Nigeria. (GTRES)
El grupo islamista nigeriano Boko Haram ha tomado el control de la localidad nororiental de Chibok, donde el pasado mes de abril secuestró a más de 200 niñas de una escuela.
El líder local Sambido Hosea Bana ha afirmado en la capital administrativa de Nigeria, Abuja, que los terroristas atacaron la localidad el jueves por la tarde.
"Posteriormente entraron en el municipio y la mayoría de los vecinos huyeron para salvar sus vidas", aseguró Hosea Bana, quien sospecha que los milicianos atacaron Chibok después de huir de la cercana Mubi, de donde fueron expulsados esta semana por cazadores y otros vecinos armados.
Entraron en el municipio y la mayoría de los vecinos huyeron para salvar sus vidas
Chibok se encuentra a 80 kilómetros de Mubi, en el estado de Borno del noreste del país, que es junto a los de Yobe y Adamawa de la misma zona feudo y zona de acción de Boko Haram.
La milicia, que pretende instaurar un califato islámico y ya ha tomado varias localidades de la región, perdió esta semana la localidad de Maiha, en el estado de Adamawa, que fue recuperada por cazadores locales.
Según expertos en seguridad, Boko Haram controla 221.000 kilómetros cuadrados del noreste de Nigeria.
El grupo -cuyo nombre en lenguas locales significa "la educación no islámica es pecado"- comenzó a conquistar territorios a principios de año.
Los actos de terrorismo indiscriminado de su campaña contra el Estado nigeriano se han cobrado la vida de miles de personas en los últimos años, a menudo estudiantes como las niñas secuestradas en Chibok. | es | En mayo pasado, el grupo radical islamista Boko Haram secuestró a 276 adolescentes de la ciudad nigeriana de Chibok. Este jueves en la tarde, el grupo tomó el control de la ciudad, informó Sambido Hosea Bana, líder local.
Tras atacar la ciudad, los terroristas "entraron en el municipio y la mayoría de los vecinos huyeron para salvar sus vidas", aseguró Hosea Bana, quien cree que los milicianos atacaron tras huir de Mubi, de donde fueron expulsados por vecinos y cazadores. Asimismo, el pastor Enoch Mark, confirmó la información: "Chibok fue tomada por . Ahora son ellos quienes tienen el control".
De acuerdo al pastor Mark y al senador de Bono del Sur, Ali Ndume, los radicales islamistas atacaron la ciudad, destruyendo la y obligando a los ciudadanos a huir. "Algunos de nosotros consiguieron huir, todas las torres de comunicación fueron destruidas durante el ataque con cohetes", indicó Mark.
Boko Haram pretende instaurar un califato islámico, por lo que ha atacado y tomado varias localidades de la región. No obstante, esta semana perdieron Maiha, luego de que fueran atacados por cazadores locales. Expertos de seguridad estiman que Boko Haram controla alrededor de 221 000 kilómetros del noroeste de Nigeria. |
pt | Lula pede aumento da produção de alimentos para conter onda de inflação
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O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva disse nesta quinta-feira, na Holanda, que os recentes aumentos nos preços dos alimentos indicam que é necessário produzir mais em nível mundial, mas que não se pode culpar o investimento nos biocombustíveis pela pressão nos preços.
Em declarações concedidas após uma reunião com o primeiro-ministro holandês, Jan Peter Balkenende, Lula afirmou que o aumento dos preços dos alimentos se dá pelo fato de "as pessoas pobres estarem começando a comer", em lugares como China, Índia e América Latina.
"A solução é produzir mais, e não me digam que o aumento de preços é por causa dos biocombustíveis", afirmou o presidente brasileiro, que iniciou nesta quinta-feira uma visita oficial de dois dias à Holanda.
Lula afirmou que no Brasil há produtos como leite e feijão, cujos preços sofreram mais pressões em nível doméstico, mas afirmou que esta é uma questão "fácil de resolver", já que o país tem território suficiente para produzir em maior escala.
O presidente respondeu assim a uma pergunta sobre o aumento da inflação no país, que em março subiu para 0,48%, o maior nível para o mês desde 2005.
Além disso, a taxa acumulada nos três primeiros meses do ano foi de 1,52%, acima dos 1,26% registrados no mesmo período de 2007; e o índice anualizado até fevereiro foi de 4,73%, igualmente superior aos 4,61% registrados no período de análise anterior.
Já Balkenende ressaltou que a inflação em nível internacional também passa por um momento de crescimento, impulsionada pelo aumento dos preços da energia, e por isso insistiu na importância dos biocombustíveis.
Antes da reunião, Balkenende declarou que a questão da sustentabilidade ambiental dos biocombustíveis ganha cada vez mais espaço. "É preciso produzir mais, mas de forma sustentável", destacou o primeiro-ministro holandês.
Durante a coletiva, Lula reiterou que o país quer aprofundar a cooperação com a Holanda no setor de biocombustíveis, e lembrou que a União Européia estipulou como meta fazer com que, em 2020, 10% dos carburantes utilizados no bloco sejam de origem biológica.
"Existem enormes possibilidades de aumentar a cooperação bilateral", afirmou Lula, que lembrou que o Brasil "vive um momento muito especial", no qual são combinados crescimento com baixa inflação e aumento simultâneo da demanda interna e externa.
O presidente também lembrou que o Brasil tem "um potencial estupendo" em biocombustíveis, especialmente em bioetanol, embora também comece a trabalhar no biodiesel. "Muitas empresas holandesas já investiram no Brasil, e quero voltar com a certeza de que, após esta viagem, a confiança entre os dois países aumentou", acrescentou.
Balkenende lembrou que a Holanda é o segundo maior investidor externo no Brasil depois dos Estados Unidos, e lembrou que seu país "tem muito a oferecer" aos brasileiros em áreas como transporte, logística e agricultura. Também insistiu no objetivo de apoiar o Brasil na reforma da ONU e na promoção dos direitos humanos, e insistiu na luta contra a mudança climática e a favor dos biocombustíveis, "mas sempre seguindo o critério de sustentabilidade".
O primeiro-ministro parabenizou Lula pela aceleração do crescimento econômico do Brasil, pelo combate à fome e pela melhora da coesão social registrada durante seu mandato. | pt | Lula e Balkenende. Foto:Agência Brasil
O presidente eiro declarou hoje, em visita oficial aos , que a solução para a atual subida de preços mundial é aumentar a produção de alimentos. Após reunião com primeiro-ministro neerlandês, , Lula ainda frisou que não se pode culpar o investimento em pela alta da inflação.
Para o presidente, o aumento do preço de alimentos aconteceu porque as pessoas pobres estão começando a comer, em lugares como China, e . Fato que, segundo ele, deve-se agradecer a Deus.
Lula insistiu que o biocombustível não tem relação com a inflação no mundo. Balkenende concordou com a afirmação ao ressaltar a importância dos biocombustíveis para conter também, o aumento dos preços da energia.
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pt | Reuters O presidente Lula e a primeira-dama, Marisa Letícia, posam para foto com integrantes da família real holandesa. (Foto: Reuters)
O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva disse nesta quinta-feira (10) que os recentes aumentos de preços dos alimentos indicam que é necessário produzir mais em nível mundial, mas não culpou os biocombustíveis.
Lula, em declarações dadas após uma reunião com o primeiro-ministro holandês, Jan Peter Balkenende, afirmou que o aumento dos preços dos alimentos acontece pelo fato de "as pessoas pobres começarem a comer" em lugares como China, Índia e América Latina, algo pelo qual deve-se "agradecer a Deus".
"A solução é que necessitamos produzir mais, que não me digam que o aumento de preços é por causa dos biocombustíveis", afirmou o presidente brasileiro, que iniciou uma visita de dois dias à Holanda.
Pedofilia
O presidente defendeu um acordo de extradição com a Holanda para permitir que pessoas condenadas a crimes como o da pedofilia possam ser julgadas no Brasil.
Marcello Casal Jr. / Agência Brasil Lula e o primeiro-ministro holandês, Jan Peter Balkenende (Foto: Marcello Casal Jr. / Agência Brasil)
Lula lembrou de um caso de 2005, em que dois holandeses foram presos no Brasil por crime de pedofilia. Os respectivos passaportes foram confiscados, mas mesmo assim os dois conseguiram um novo documento, no consulado da Holanda e fugiram para aquele país. Recentemente, os dois holandeses foram condenados a 17 anos de prisão, no Brasil, mas não responderam pelo crime, porque estão fora do país.
"Vamos introduzir novas regras, um acordo jurídico de cooperação entre os dois países", informou Lula, na declaração conjunta com o primeiro-ministro holandês.
Para o presidente, a pedofilia é um crime inadmissível, seja praticada por holandês ou brasileiro. "As pessoas têm de ser punidas de verdade. É uma violência muito dura contra a criança", disse o presidente.
Lula lembrou que o governo holandês já pediu desculpas ao governo brasileiro pelo fato de o consulado daquele país ter permitido um novo passaporte aos dois criminosos. | pt | Lula e Balkenende. Foto:Agência Brasil
O presidente eiro declarou hoje, em visita oficial aos , que a solução para a atual subida de preços mundial é aumentar a produção de alimentos. Após reunião com primeiro-ministro neerlandês, , Lula ainda frisou que não se pode culpar o investimento em pela alta da inflação.
Para o presidente, o aumento do preço de alimentos aconteceu porque as pessoas pobres estão começando a comer, em lugares como China, e . Fato que, segundo ele, deve-se agradecer a Deus.
Lula insistiu que o biocombustível não tem relação com a inflação no mundo. Balkenende concordou com a afirmação ao ressaltar a importância dos biocombustíveis para conter também, o aumento dos preços da energia.
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en | Mr Baynham died after being attacked in Trafalgar Square A vigil for victims of hate crime is taking place in central London's Trafalgar Square. Homophobic attack victims Ian Baynham, who died earlier this month, and James Parkes, who was injured in Liverpool on Sunday, will be among those honoured. Speeches will be made before the two-minutes silence at 2100 GMT. Organiser Mark Healey said: "If we forget about these victims we could become complacent and fail to learn from the past." Mr Baynham, 62, from Beckenham, south-east London, died from brain damage two weeks after being attacked in Trafalgar Square on 25 September. On Sunday night trainee police officer Mr Parkes, 22, was attacked by up to 20 people outside a gay bar in Liverpool's Stanley Street. He remains in hospital with multiple skull fractures. Last week Metropolitan Police figures showed that 1,192 homophobic offences were reported in London in the year to September, up from 1,008 the previous year - a rise of 18.3%. We hope the vigil will also inspire young people to tackle issues of equality in the community
Vigil organiser Mark Healey Mr Healey said: "This started off as a vigil for Ian but it soon became clear that it was also important to remember other victims of homophobic attacks and other hate crimes." He added: "Whenever someone is attacked, pain and suffering is not just caused to them, but also to their family and the wider community. "We hope the vigil will also inspire young people to tackle issues of equality in the community." National and international equality groups have been encouraged to hold their own vigils to coincide with the London event, which has received the backing of Stuart Milk, the nephew of late US gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
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StumbleUpon What are these? E-mail this to a friend Printable version | en | Library image of a candleA silent vigil for the Victims of hate crime is taking place in Trafalgar Square, London this evening.
The vigil follows recent homophobic attacks including those on Ian Baynham and James Parkes. London Mayor Boris Johnson, in speaking of tonight's vigil said, "Londoners have become increasingly concerned about the number of homophobic attacks and the recent death of Ian Baynham was particularly appalling. My thoughts are with his friends, family and everyone affected by hate crime."
The vigil also comes following the publication of crime statistics showing that the level of
homophobic attacks in the UK had risen. Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson acknowledged the concerns of many citizens regarding the increase in homophobic attacks. "My sincere condolences to Ian Baynham's family and friends. This was a dreadful crime and we are, and will continue to do everything we can to ensure those responsible are brought to justice."
Mark Healy, one of the organisers of the vigil, was quoted by BBC News as saying
"If we forget about these victims we could become complacent and fail to learn from the past." adding that
"Whenever someone is attacked, pain and suffering is not just caused to them, but also to their family and the wider community.
We hope the vigil will also inspire young people to tackle issues of equality in the community."
The vigil is being organised by Facebook group 17-24-30, who take their name from the London nail bomb attacks on Brixton, Brick Lane and Soho in 1999. Confirmed attendees include London Deputy Mayor Richard Barnes and comedienne Sandi Toksvig. A letter from Stuart Milk, nephew of the late Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician elected in California, will be read out. The Gay Men's Chorus will also be performing. |
en | With thousands of people expected to head to Trafalgar Square this evening for a candle light vigil against hate crime, London Mayor Boris Johnson has sought assurances from the Metropolitan Police Commissioner that everything is being done to tackle the problem of homophobic attacks in the capital.
Today's vigil is backed by the Mayor and will be attended by the Deputy Mayor for London Richard Barnes. It follows the death of Ian Baynham as a result of such an attack last month and comes amidst fears that they are on the increase.
The Mayor raised the matter with the Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson at yesterday's full meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority. The Commissioner assured the Mayor that the Met is taking the issue of homophobic crime seriously and he outlined measures that include third party reporting and increased sanctioned detection rates, as well as raising staff and community awareness and efforts to encourage the community to report attacks.
The Mayor said today: 'Londoners have become increasingly concerned about the number of homophobic attacks and the recent death of Ian Baynham was particularly appalling. My thoughts are with his friends, family and everyone affected by hate crime.
'London is known around the world as a place where people can be who they want to be. Homophobic attacks and other hate crimes must not be tolerated and we are committed to working with the Metropolitan Police Service to ensure that they are dealt with rigour. We must keep hate crime high on the agenda across London if we are to ensure perpetrators are held to account and reduce the risk of it happening in the first place. So I would urge anyone affected by, or witnessing a hate crime, to report it.'
Deputy Mayor Richard Barnes, who is attending the vigil, commented: 'This was a terrible crime and a tragedy for all who knew and loved Ian Baynham. London's strength and dynamism lie in its many communities and every person should have the right to live their lives as they choose, free from persecution and abuse. It is a dark episode, but as Londoners we must seize this opportunity to raise awareness about the tragic consequences of homophobia and to educate our young people.'
Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson said: 'My sincere condolences to Ian Baynham's family and friends. This was a dreadful crime and we are, and will continue to do everything we can to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
'As I said publicly yesterday, we have seen an increase in reported homophobic crime and that clearly is of concern to us. This is attributed in some ways as a result of increased confidence by the community, however there is still significant under reporting of this crime, which we wish to address.
'The Met is committed to continuing its awareness raising of this type of crime both inside the organisation, and within communities. Working with partners, we have been able to set up third party reporting protocols, engage through local safer neighbourhood teams and continue to support the use of LGBT liaison officers in London boroughs. While this has seen our detection rates in relation to this type of crime increase, there is always more to be done.'
The vigil is being organised to bring people together, to show support to all victims of hate crime and make a stand to seek to stop such attacks happening again. The organisers are Facebook group 17-24-30, so named to remember the three communities targeted by the London nail bomber in 1999. | en | Library image of a candleA silent vigil for the Victims of hate crime is taking place in Trafalgar Square, London this evening.
The vigil follows recent homophobic attacks including those on Ian Baynham and James Parkes. London Mayor Boris Johnson, in speaking of tonight's vigil said, "Londoners have become increasingly concerned about the number of homophobic attacks and the recent death of Ian Baynham was particularly appalling. My thoughts are with his friends, family and everyone affected by hate crime."
The vigil also comes following the publication of crime statistics showing that the level of
homophobic attacks in the UK had risen. Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson acknowledged the concerns of many citizens regarding the increase in homophobic attacks. "My sincere condolences to Ian Baynham's family and friends. This was a dreadful crime and we are, and will continue to do everything we can to ensure those responsible are brought to justice."
Mark Healy, one of the organisers of the vigil, was quoted by BBC News as saying
"If we forget about these victims we could become complacent and fail to learn from the past." adding that
"Whenever someone is attacked, pain and suffering is not just caused to them, but also to their family and the wider community.
We hope the vigil will also inspire young people to tackle issues of equality in the community."
The vigil is being organised by Facebook group 17-24-30, who take their name from the London nail bomb attacks on Brixton, Brick Lane and Soho in 1999. Confirmed attendees include London Deputy Mayor Richard Barnes and comedienne Sandi Toksvig. A letter from Stuart Milk, nephew of the late Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician elected in California, will be read out. The Gay Men's Chorus will also be performing. |
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Posted Monday , May 29, 2006 at 13:18Updated Tuesday , May 30, 2006 at 13:32
New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre and asked it to explain what's the basis of its decision to implement 27 per cent reservation for OBCs was taken.
A vacation Bench comprising Justice Arijit Pasayat and Justice L S Panta asked the Government to answer three questions:
What is the basis of the norms for fixing the OBC category?
What is the rational behind fixing it?
If the reservation is implemented, what are the modalities and the basis for modalities?
"These questions have serious social and political ramifications and this court will deal with it appropriately," the Bench said while deciding to examine the effect of implementing the policy.
The court sought replies within eight weeks from ministries of Social Justice and Empowerment, Human Resource Development, Science and Technology, Commerce, Health and Department of Statistics and Programme.
The court’s order came on the basis of petitions filed by advocate Ashoka Kumar Thakur and Shiv Khera challenging the validity of the Constitution 93rd amendment extending reservation for OBCs.
Additional Solicitor General Gopal Subramanian, who accepted the notice on behalf of the Centre, said the court has touched upon the core issue relating to reservation.
The Bench requested students on strike against the OBC quota to give up their agitation as the court had decided to examine the entire issue.
Agitation won’t end
Medical students and doctors welcomed the order but made it clear they won’t end their agitation.
The faculty of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) will go on a 24-hour hunger strike on Tuesday in support of the anti-quota agitation.
This could affect OPDs and other departments' work in the hospital.
Protestors have called for a bike rally on Tuesday and a medical bandh in Delhi on Wednesday.
Work at the Maulana Azad Medical College, the University College of Medical Sciences and the Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi was affected on Monday after faculty members went on mass casual leave against the quota.
"Even private hospitals and clinics would close on Wednesday," said Dr Anirudh Lochan, a spokesman for the Youth For Equality group.
In a related development, students began relay hunger strikes against the quota at IIT Delhi and JNU.
In Ahmedabad, doctors are going on strike on Tuesday. There are protests in Bangalore, where medical students are taking out a rally on Tuesday morning. Doctors in Jammu are also on strike.
Meanwhile, the AIIMS administration on Monday cancelled interviews for recruitment of doctors.
The step followed an assurance from the Government that it would not take action against the striking doctors. | en | A vacation bench of the Indian Supreme Court comprising Justices Arijit Pasayat and L.S Panta issued a notice to the Central Government questioning the basis for the government's decision to reserve 27% of the seats in universities for members of the Other Backward Class group of castes. The notice also asked the government to explain how this move would be implemented without depriving meritorious students from the "forward" castes their fair chance at securing seats. The court also wanted the Centre to explain the basis on which castes would be classified as "backward" or "forward".
The government has been granted eight weeks time by the Bench to file an affidavit in regard to this notice. The apex court also said that it would examine the effects of this policy, which, the petitioner said, would divide the country on the basis of caste thereby threatening India's integrity. The Bench said that the questions posed to it had serious social and political significance and would hence be dealt with appropriately. The two petitions were filed by Shiv Khera and advocate Ashok Kumar Thakur. Additional Solicitor General Gopal Subramianam, who was representing the respondents, accepted the notice and appreciated the Court's view that striking medical students should return to work in the interest of the patients.
The medical students welcomed this move and have decided to start running parallel outpatient clinics from tomorrow onwards. They have however clarified that their movement will continue despite the government's assurances that the number of seats in institutes will be increased. The main opposition party, the BJP has said that it supports the reservation policy, but that financially disadvantaged students from the "forward" castes should also be given consideration. |
en | Iran-US-Parliament
Iranian lawmakers on Saturday labelled the US army and CIA as terrorist groups.
The parliament said in a statement that the US army has a record of terrorist operations citing bombardment of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with nuclear weapons and CIA has been involved in establishment of terror networks and training terrorists worldwide.
"Bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki with atomic weapons and throwing depleted uranium bombs in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan, waging war on Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, and supporting Israel in its crackdown on Palestinian and Lebanese people are the record of the US army and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)," the statement said.
The statement further noted that they have also supported Iraq former dictator Saddam Hussein, and terrorist groups including Mujahideen Khalq Organization (MKO), Al Qaeda and Taliban, and established secret prisons in Europe. CIA has also record of degrading treatment of prisoners in Guantanamo Bay in Cuba and Abu Ghraib in Iraq.
The MPs added that practices of the US army and CIA are tantamount to terrorist acts in contravention of the international norms and conventions.
"We, the representatives of great Iranian great nation condemn the aggressions by the US army, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan, and call on the United Nations to intervene in the global problem of US prisons in Guantanamo Bay, Abu Ghraib and secret jails in other countries." | de | Das iranische Parlament hat am Samstag, den 29. September die US Army und die Central Intelligence Agency zu terroristischen Organisationen erklärt. Zuvor hatten das Repräsentantenhaus und der Senat der USA Resolutionen verabschiedet, in denen die Iranische Revolutionsgarde zur Terrororganisation erklärt worden war.
In der Resolution des iranischen Parlaments werden der US Army laut staatlicher iranischer Nachrichtenagentur „IRNA“ einige terroristische Aktivitäten vorgeworfen. Dazu zählen nach Meinung des iranischen Parlaments die Atombombenabwürfe auf Hiroshima und Nagasaki während des Zweiten Weltkrieges sowie der Einsatz von Uranmunition im Balkankrieg, im Irakkrieg und in Afghanistan. Außerdem greifen die iranischen Abgeordneten die US-Armee für ihre Rolle im Vietnamkrieg an.
Die Aufnahme des Auslandsgeheimdienstes CIA in die Liste der terroristischen Organisationen begründet das iranische Parlament damit, dass die CIA den früheren irakischen Diktators Saddam Hussein, die militante iranische Oppositionsbewegung „Volksmudschahidin“, al-Qaida und die Taliban unterstützt haben soll. Kritisiert wird in der Resolution auch die Behandlung von Gefangenen in Guantánamo, Abu Ghuraib und geheimen Gefängnissen in Europa. In dieser Sache ruft das iranische Parlament die Vereinten Nationen zum Handeln auf.
Am vergangen Mittwoch stimmte der US-Senat mit 76 zu 22 Stimmen für eine Resolution, die die Regierung dazu aufruft, die Iranische Revolutionsgarde in die Liste der ausländischen Terrororganisationen aufzunehmen. Die vom republikanischen Senator Jon Kyl und dem unabhängigen Abgeordneten Joseph Lieberman eingebrachte Resolution ist für die Regierung nicht bindend und damit lediglich symbolischer Natur. Einen Tag zuvor hatte das Repräsentantenhaus eine ähnliche Entscheidung getroffen. Laut „AFP“ teilen die Senatoren die Meinung der US-Regierung, wonach die Revolutionsgarde schiitische Milizen im Irak bewaffne. Schärfere wirtschaftliche Sanktionen könnten die Konsequenz der Resolution sein.
Die Präsidentschaftskandidaten der Demokraten vertreten in dieser Frage unterschiedliche Auffassungen. Während Hillary Clinton für die Resolution stimmte, kritisierten John Edwards und Mike Gravel die Entscheidung der beiden Parlamentskammern. Edwards sagte laut „AFP“, er wolle Präsident Bush nicht dafür legitimieren, den ersten Schritt in Richtung eines Krieges gegen den Iran zu unternehmen. |
en | US Senate brands Iran Guard 'terrorist organization' WASHINGTON (AFP) — The US Senate has called for Iran's Revolutionary Guards to be officially designated a "foreign terrorist organization," a day after the House of Representatives passed a similar measure. The Senate on Wednesday voted 76-22 for the non-binding amendment sponsored by Republican Jon Kyl and independent Joseph Lieberman to place the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, or Pasdaran, on the US terrorist blacklist. Such a designation if adopted by the US government would open the corps and affiliated companies to economic sanctions. The measure is a "sense of the Senate" amendment, which means it cannot impact the president's foreign policy, but is an important symbolic measure expressing will of lawmakers. It says that senators agree it is in the critical national interest of the United States to prevent Iran turning Shia extremists in Iraq into a "Hezbollah type force." The amendment says that senators believe that "inside Iraq" US economic, military, diplomatic economic and intelligence "instruments" should be used to back US policy against the government of Iran and "its proxies." US military officials and lawmakers have accused the Revolutionary Guard of arming Shiite militias in Iraq, and supplying sophisticated roadside bombs used to kill US soldiers in the war-torn nation. The US administration also accuses Iran of seeking to build an atomic bomb under the cover of a civilian nuclear program, a charge Tehran denies. During a debate among Democratic presidential hopefuls on Wednesday night, the amendment was criticized as helping lay the foundation for President George W. Bush to take possible military action against Tehran. "I have no intention of giving George Bush the authority to take the first step on a road to war with Iran," said former senator and presidential hopeful John Edwards at the debate at Dartmouth College. Long-shot candidate Mike Gravel blasted front-runner Senator Hillary Clinton for supporting the amendment. "And I am ashamed of you, Hillary, for voting for it." Clinton defended her vote, saying by designating the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization "gives us the options to be able to impose sanctions on the primary leaders to try to begin to put some teeth into all this talk about dealing with Iran." The Bush administration said in August it would designate all or part of the Guard as a terrorist organization. The US blacklist, which already includes Al-Qaeda and Hezbollah, bars named groups from gaining access to the US financial system. The House of Representatives adopted a similar text on Tuesday against the backdrop of rising tensions between Iran and the United States and a scathing attack on the United States by Iran's hardline president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, before the UN General Assembly. The House bill also calls for penalizing foreign companies with US subsidiaries which invest in Iran, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Iran has been on the US government state sponsors of terrorism blacklist for more than two decades. Already this year, the US government escalated financial sanctions against Tehran. The US Treasury and other government agencies have blacklisted and applied asset freezes against at least 15 Iranian entities. Most, including the Atomic Energy Organization and the Mesbah Energy Company, operate in the nuclear, energy and industrial industries. | de | Das iranische Parlament hat am Samstag, den 29. September die US Army und die Central Intelligence Agency zu terroristischen Organisationen erklärt. Zuvor hatten das Repräsentantenhaus und der Senat der USA Resolutionen verabschiedet, in denen die Iranische Revolutionsgarde zur Terrororganisation erklärt worden war.
In der Resolution des iranischen Parlaments werden der US Army laut staatlicher iranischer Nachrichtenagentur „IRNA“ einige terroristische Aktivitäten vorgeworfen. Dazu zählen nach Meinung des iranischen Parlaments die Atombombenabwürfe auf Hiroshima und Nagasaki während des Zweiten Weltkrieges sowie der Einsatz von Uranmunition im Balkankrieg, im Irakkrieg und in Afghanistan. Außerdem greifen die iranischen Abgeordneten die US-Armee für ihre Rolle im Vietnamkrieg an.
Die Aufnahme des Auslandsgeheimdienstes CIA in die Liste der terroristischen Organisationen begründet das iranische Parlament damit, dass die CIA den früheren irakischen Diktators Saddam Hussein, die militante iranische Oppositionsbewegung „Volksmudschahidin“, al-Qaida und die Taliban unterstützt haben soll. Kritisiert wird in der Resolution auch die Behandlung von Gefangenen in Guantánamo, Abu Ghuraib und geheimen Gefängnissen in Europa. In dieser Sache ruft das iranische Parlament die Vereinten Nationen zum Handeln auf.
Am vergangen Mittwoch stimmte der US-Senat mit 76 zu 22 Stimmen für eine Resolution, die die Regierung dazu aufruft, die Iranische Revolutionsgarde in die Liste der ausländischen Terrororganisationen aufzunehmen. Die vom republikanischen Senator Jon Kyl und dem unabhängigen Abgeordneten Joseph Lieberman eingebrachte Resolution ist für die Regierung nicht bindend und damit lediglich symbolischer Natur. Einen Tag zuvor hatte das Repräsentantenhaus eine ähnliche Entscheidung getroffen. Laut „AFP“ teilen die Senatoren die Meinung der US-Regierung, wonach die Revolutionsgarde schiitische Milizen im Irak bewaffne. Schärfere wirtschaftliche Sanktionen könnten die Konsequenz der Resolution sein.
Die Präsidentschaftskandidaten der Demokraten vertreten in dieser Frage unterschiedliche Auffassungen. Während Hillary Clinton für die Resolution stimmte, kritisierten John Edwards und Mike Gravel die Entscheidung der beiden Parlamentskammern. Edwards sagte laut „AFP“, er wolle Präsident Bush nicht dafür legitimieren, den ersten Schritt in Richtung eines Krieges gegen den Iran zu unternehmen. |
en | By Selcuk Gokoluk and Orhan Coskun
ANKARA (Reuters) - A powerful bomb outside a crowded shopping mall in the heart of Turkey's capital Ankara killed six people and injured 80 others on Tuesday, authorities said.
It was believed to be the worst in at least a decade to strike near Turkey's power center, which houses the influential armed forces, the presidency and the government.
"We have seen a vicious, ruthless terror attack at Ankara's busiest time," Prime Tayyip Erdogan told reporters at the scene of the blast in the city's historic Ulus district.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility but a security source said all eyes were on separatist Kurdish rebels in the volatile southeast and Turkey's military chief said he feared similar blasts could hit other large cities.
Analysts said the blast was certain to raise tension ahead of July general elections, a contest fraught with strain between Turkey's secularist elite, the ruling Islamist-rooted AK party and Kurdish factions who accuse Erdogan's government of sidelining their candidates.
Erdogan said four Turks and one Pakistani were killed in the rush hour blast. State-run news agency Anatolian later said a sixth person had died in hospital and that six Pakistanis were also among the wounded.
Anatolian also reported Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul as saying that no Pakistanis were among the dead.
Turkish broadcasters CNN Turk and NTV said police were studying whether the bomb was placed in a package by a bus stop or if it was the work of a suicide bomber. Continued... | en | A large explosion, now confirmed to have been a bomb, shook Ankara, Turkey, killing at least 6 people and injuring at least 80. The explosion happened in the middle of a shopping district in the Turkish capital during the rush hour, while many people were out shopping.
At first, the explosion was believed to be an accident, but officials later explained that it may have been caused by a bomb, either triggered by a remote-controlled device or a suicide bomber. There was widespread damage to the area; several buildings had their windows blown out.
"This is the most horrific scene I have ever seen. It gives me great grief," Mayor Melih Gokcek said.
"We have seen a vicious, ruthless terror attack at Ankara's busiest time," Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told reporters. "Is it a suicide bomber or a parcel bomb? Technical teams are working on this." |
en | Rescuers tended to the injured lying in the street next to piles of glass
"We have seen a vicious, ruthless terror attack at Ankara's busiest time," said Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was visiting the scene.
The blast occurred during evening rush hour at the entrance to a shopping centre in the district of Ulus.
A Pakistan national was among the dead. The area has been cordoned off and an investigation has begun.
Unconfirmed reports suggest an explosive device may have been left at a nearby bus stop.
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Much of the front of one building was ripped off by the blast at the Anafartalar shopping centre.
TV footage showed several people lying seriously injured on the pavement surrounded by piles of concrete and glass. Other people, possibly passers-by, were hurt by flying glass.
"There was a sudden explosion, everything turned to dust. I could hear people screaming," eyewitness Cenk Yedier told AP news agency.
Turkey has been hit by bombings in recent years. Some have been blamed on Kurds and others on Islamic militants.
In November 2003, more than 60 people were killed by a series of suicide bombings in Istanbul which the authorities linked to al-Qaeda.
Kurdish rebels carried out a spate of attacks on tourist sites in Turkey last year, killing more than a dozen people.
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Comments | en | A large explosion, now confirmed to have been a bomb, shook Ankara, Turkey, killing at least 6 people and injuring at least 80. The explosion happened in the middle of a shopping district in the Turkish capital during the rush hour, while many people were out shopping.
At first, the explosion was believed to be an accident, but officials later explained that it may have been caused by a bomb, either triggered by a remote-controlled device or a suicide bomber. There was widespread damage to the area; several buildings had their windows blown out.
"This is the most horrific scene I have ever seen. It gives me great grief," Mayor Melih Gokcek said.
"We have seen a vicious, ruthless terror attack at Ankara's busiest time," Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told reporters. "Is it a suicide bomber or a parcel bomb? Technical teams are working on this." |
en | Story Highlights • NEW: Prime minister calls the rush-hour blast a terror bombing
• Death toll rises to 5 in explosion in Turkish capital, officials say
• Dozens more hurt by blast in historic neighborhood of Ankara Tuesday
• Initially police said explosion was an accident; now believed to be a bomb
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ANKARA, Turkey (CNN) -- A powerful blast believed to be a bomb ripped through an Ankara shopping district Tuesday, killing at least five people and wounding dozens more.
Anti-terror squad police at the scene said they have found traces of A4 plastic explosives.
The rush-hour explosion went off in a busy shopping area of the city -- Ulus -- and during an international defense fair, where companies show their wares to militaries.
Investigators are trying to determine whether the bomb was planted or was detonated by a suicide attacker, according to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Erdogan called the blast a terror bombing and said the "unfortunate event" occurred despite "very heavy precautions" against such attacks. (Watch as ambulances rush to the scene of the deadly blast )
"We have to unite against terrorism," he said. "We have to create a global platform against terrorism."
Police said A4 explosive is often used by militants in the radical separatist Kurdistan Workers Party -- known by its Turkish initials, PKK. Its fighters have been staging attacks against Turkey in the country's southeast and from the Kurdish region of neighboring Iraq.
Police are also trying to track down a red vehicle that was at the scene.
Erdogan confirmed five deaths to news reporters. One of the dead was a Pakistani and the others were Turks.
Four of the more than 60 people injured were Pakistanis as well, Erdogan said.
The blast went off at the entrance of a seven-story shopping center, according to a CNN Turk journalist. That location is near a bus station, and the area is known for its tourist sites and bazaars.
News video showed covered bodies and bloody, injured people, some being carried onto stretchers. Witnesses described seeing body parts. Debris was scattered around the scene, and windows were knocked out of the building.
Investigators were searching the rubble for clues. Initially, authorities thought the blast was the result of an accident.
Dozens were killed in 2003 when militants bombed two synagogues, the British consulate and a bank in Istanbul, the country's largest city. There have been other bombing attacks as well, claimed by Islamic militants and Kurdish radicals.
Turkey is a secular country that is predominantly Muslim.
There has been a lot of tension in the country between secularist and traditional Muslims, and the state has been battling Kurdish separatists for many years.
Journalist Gokhan Eren contributed to this report. | en | A large explosion, now confirmed to have been a bomb, shook Ankara, Turkey, killing at least 6 people and injuring at least 80. The explosion happened in the middle of a shopping district in the Turkish capital during the rush hour, while many people were out shopping.
At first, the explosion was believed to be an accident, but officials later explained that it may have been caused by a bomb, either triggered by a remote-controlled device or a suicide bomber. There was widespread damage to the area; several buildings had their windows blown out.
"This is the most horrific scene I have ever seen. It gives me great grief," Mayor Melih Gokcek said.
"We have seen a vicious, ruthless terror attack at Ankara's busiest time," Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told reporters. "Is it a suicide bomber or a parcel bomb? Technical teams are working on this." |
en | Posted Sat, 05 Mar 2016 10:50:00 GMT by JW DoweyFrom cougars to tree frogs and tiger to elephant, we protect the wild from many threats. It is not only orangutans that are affected by lack of planning and knowledge in wildlife reintroductions. The situation on the ground and in the labs that unearth genetic mistakes is made clear with painstaking research. The future could leave us with little wildlife in Africa, SE Asia or in fact, anywhere, unless the planning is logical and forward-looking.
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Posted Wed, 03 Feb 2016 10:50:01 GMT by Dave ArmstrongMore important than food, if you are not starving; more important than children, if you are currently without; the sustainability of civilisation from the ancients to the International Space Station, is connected to waste and recycling, whether it is water or solid obstructions. Here is a compendium of current problems caused by yours truly in his or her own home.
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Posted Mon, 25 Jan 2016 18:00:00 GMT by JW DoweyAs Parisand April promises yet further promises, how are the pollution and carbon footprints decreasing over some of the major players in world climate change?
Posted Fri, 22 Jan 2016 12:11:00 GMT by Dave ArmstrongWhether we eat vegetables or meat, tofu or McDonalds, the basis of human and animal ingestion is the producers. These are the plants that are eaten by us all, in all their incredible varieties, providing food and drink to every living thing on the planet. Wouldnt it be a good idea to safeguard all the variety for our future needs. You bet your fat bottom! Now Norway and Germany are leading the way, along with 137 other nations to conserve what we have, in case we havent much left in 2017.
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If you have any questions or queries please contact us. | en | A large explosion, now confirmed to have been a bomb, shook Ankara, Turkey, killing at least 6 people and injuring at least 80. The explosion happened in the middle of a shopping district in the Turkish capital during the rush hour, while many people were out shopping.
At first, the explosion was believed to be an accident, but officials later explained that it may have been caused by a bomb, either triggered by a remote-controlled device or a suicide bomber. There was widespread damage to the area; several buildings had their windows blown out.
"This is the most horrific scene I have ever seen. It gives me great grief," Mayor Melih Gokcek said.
"We have seen a vicious, ruthless terror attack at Ankara's busiest time," Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told reporters. "Is it a suicide bomber or a parcel bomb? Technical teams are working on this." |
en | As North Americans tried to figure out what impact free-falling international financial markets would have on their bottom line, Stephen Harper told a group of Canadians, already hammered by the slumping economy, that Liberal Leader Stephane Dion’s carbon tax will do more damage.
"A re-elected Conservative government will make prudent investments to help the southwestern Ontario economy grow," the prime minister said at a rally in London, Ont. on Monday night.
Harper, however, did not say what sort of investments he might make.
In Halifax, Dion defended his Green Shift carbon tax in an evening ATV interview. He said the plan would cost Canadians about $1 a day in price increases on products, but would return thousands of dollars in tax cuts.
“The tax cuts are significant,” said Dion, who is expected to make a health-care announcement in the Nova Scotia capital on Tuesday.
But the economy and jobs will likely be on the agenda again Tuesday when NDP Leader Jack Layton makes an announcement outside the Welland, Ont.-based Deere and Co.utility-vehicle plant - which earlier this month announced it would close, moving 700 jobs to the U.S. and Mexico.
In Oshawa, Ont., last week to announce his pledge to create 40,000 new “green-collar” jobs, Layton criticized Harper and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty for not doing more to help Central Canada’s ailing manufacturing sector.
Earlier Monday, leaders on the campaign trail for the Oct. 14 vote worked to use Monday’s market meltdown - sparked by Lehman Bros Holdings Inc.’s move to seek bankruptcy protection and Merrill Lynch & Co.’s sale to Bank of America Corp. - to their own advantage.
Harper, who will be in Kitchener, Ont., Tuesday for a policy announcement, called for a “sober analysis” of the events, but stressed the economic fundamentals here are sound and the finances of the average Canadian household are not at risk.
“There are and will be difficulties in the world economy,” Harper said. “At the same time, Canada is not in the same situation as the United States. Our household sector, our government sector, and our financial institutions have solid economic fundamentals.”
The Toronto Stock Exchange closed the day at 12,254 points - down 515 points.
In St. John’s, N.L., on Monday morning, Dion said Harper’s high-spending policies and “bad choices” have hurt the country.
“We have the worst economy in the G8, our labour productivity has fallen for nine months straight and over the summer in July we saw the largest single month of jobs losses in 17 years,” said Dion.
The Green party referred to Harper’s “dangerous economic policies.”
“Mr. Harper’s fiscal policies have already severely undermined the strength and resilience of Canada’s economic fundamentals,” said party leader Elizabeth May, who will embark on a whistle-stop train tour of Canada on Sept. 21 in Vancouver.
Layton said Canada needs to introduce new provisions to give investors more power to hold company administrations to account for their actions.
“There are some reforms that we could be and should be looking at here in Canada that could help protect investors,” said Layton, who spent the day campaigning in Nova Scotia.
Also on the campaign Monday, the Tories announced they would extend parental leave benefits to self-employed workers in Canada, the Liberals were offering relief to fishermen and the NDP was promising to increase the number of doctors and nurses in the country.
The Conservatives estimate their benefits program will pay out about $147 million a year. The plan would be funded by premiums paid into the program, the Conservatives said. About 2.6 million Canadians are self-employed, about one-third of whom are female.
The program would be voluntary and self-employed people could opt into employment insurance by paying the premiums and then receive maternity and parental benefits.
A self-employed person must opt-in at least six months before any claims for benefits are made and, once in, the self-employed person must continue to pay premiums, even after a period of receiving benefits.
Dion announced a Liberal government would implement a number of measures totalling $400 million, including $250 million for a Green Fisheries and Transport Fund to help modernize fishing vessels and onshore equipment.
The NDP continued its health-care message with Layton also campaigning in Atlantic Canada. He delivered a $1-billion promise on Monday to boost the number of doctors and nurses in Canada over five years.
Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe faced another issue on Monday: Fighting off friendly fire.
A story in Montreal’s La Presse newspaper quoted five former Bloc members saying there really is no longer a good reason for the party to exist.
On a visit to northwestern Quebec, Duceppe said he’s unfazed by such criticism.
© (c) CanWest MediaWorks Publications Inc. | en | With Bay Street in turmoil in sympathy with Wall Street, Canadian party leaders traded slurs over the slowing economy and measures to secure it against the slump happening south of the border.
"We have the worst economy in the G8, our labour productivity has fallen for nine months straight and over the summer in July we saw the largest single month of jobs losses in 17 years," Stéphane Dion said as the Liberal leader worked through St. John's, N.L. Dion is hoping to sweep Newfoundland and Labrador's 7 seats, capitalizing on N.L. Premier Danny Williams's feud with the federal Conservatives over broken promises made by Stephen Harper in the Atlantic Accord.
Campaigning in Nova Scotia, New Democratic Party's Jack Layton lashed the Conservatives for failing to protect consumers. "Of course with Mr. Harper, we don't see any willingness to really address the need to stand on behalf of Canadian consumers. He won't even support the notion of the monitoring of gas prices, let alone the kinds of initiatives that really should be taken here in Canada to make sure that the consumers of investment products are being protected."
Harper was working the Liberal-held riding of Ottawa-Vanier, where he announced a program to allow entrepreneur's to extend their maternal leave up to 6 months using the Employment Insurance program with an estimated cost of $147 million. He said the country wasn't ready for "wild experiments", but should adopt a cautious approach to the economy in uncertain times.
"Canada has been brought to the brink of a deficit for the first time in over a decade," Elizabeth May of the Greens said in a press release on their website on Monday. “Stephen Harper’s leadership deficit is driving us into economic deficit and his failure to manage the economy in uncertain times must not be allowed to continue.”
The parties also threw out economic planks for their platforms: to support the fishermen of N.L as well as the environment, Dion announced a $250 million dollar fund to help fishermen upgrade their equipment with "green" technology as well as $70 million to retire licenses. The Greens suggested their financial plan, which includes embracing a low-carbon economy, would improve Canada's economic outlook. The NDP promised $1 billion over 5 years for more nurses and doctors.
The backdrop to all these economic statements was a 515 point drop on the TSX as markets reacted to the bankruptcy filing of 158 year old financial firm Lehman Brothers, as well as a surprising drop in the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar which itself lost ground against the Euro and other world currencies. Even as the dollar dropped, so did the price of oil futures and gold, partially explaining the Canadian dollar's weakness. |
en | OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Stephane Dion is in St. John's, N.L., trying to capitalize on the feud between Newfoundland's premier and Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Dion's Liberals hold four of seven seats in the province and Harper was sticking to the St. John's area, where Liberal support is weakest. Dion announced more details to adjustments he made last week to his Green Shift carbon-taxation plan, promising $70 million to reduce the fisheries effort and help fishermen retire.
Harper, meanwhile, is in Ottawa, where he's expected to make a platform announcement Monday morning before heading to London, Ont. NDP Leader Jack Layton is in Halifax, while Green Leader Elizabeth May continues to canvas in the Pictou County, N.S., riding where she's challenging Defence Minister Peter MacKay.
Williams has repeatedly criticized the Conservative prime minister since Harper backed away from an election promise to erase oil revenues from a new equalization transfer formula.
The premier has called Harper a "fraud," saying that a Conservative majority government would be a dark moment in Canadian political history.
Last week, Harper's campaign convoy was greeted by about a dozen chanting protesters when it arrived in the province. Dion said his Green Plan would also allot more money to manage the fishery, modernize the fishing fleet and invest an additional $100 million in small-craft harbours.
He said he agrees with Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams' adopted "A-B-C" slogan for the campaign, urging the province to vote "anything but Conservative."
Bloc Leader Gilles Duceppe is in Senneterre, Rouyn-Noranada and Chibougamou, Que. | en | With Bay Street in turmoil in sympathy with Wall Street, Canadian party leaders traded slurs over the slowing economy and measures to secure it against the slump happening south of the border.
"We have the worst economy in the G8, our labour productivity has fallen for nine months straight and over the summer in July we saw the largest single month of jobs losses in 17 years," Stéphane Dion said as the Liberal leader worked through St. John's, N.L. Dion is hoping to sweep Newfoundland and Labrador's 7 seats, capitalizing on N.L. Premier Danny Williams's feud with the federal Conservatives over broken promises made by Stephen Harper in the Atlantic Accord.
Campaigning in Nova Scotia, New Democratic Party's Jack Layton lashed the Conservatives for failing to protect consumers. "Of course with Mr. Harper, we don't see any willingness to really address the need to stand on behalf of Canadian consumers. He won't even support the notion of the monitoring of gas prices, let alone the kinds of initiatives that really should be taken here in Canada to make sure that the consumers of investment products are being protected."
Harper was working the Liberal-held riding of Ottawa-Vanier, where he announced a program to allow entrepreneur's to extend their maternal leave up to 6 months using the Employment Insurance program with an estimated cost of $147 million. He said the country wasn't ready for "wild experiments", but should adopt a cautious approach to the economy in uncertain times.
"Canada has been brought to the brink of a deficit for the first time in over a decade," Elizabeth May of the Greens said in a press release on their website on Monday. “Stephen Harper’s leadership deficit is driving us into economic deficit and his failure to manage the economy in uncertain times must not be allowed to continue.”
The parties also threw out economic planks for their platforms: to support the fishermen of N.L as well as the environment, Dion announced a $250 million dollar fund to help fishermen upgrade their equipment with "green" technology as well as $70 million to retire licenses. The Greens suggested their financial plan, which includes embracing a low-carbon economy, would improve Canada's economic outlook. The NDP promised $1 billion over 5 years for more nurses and doctors.
The backdrop to all these economic statements was a 515 point drop on the TSX as markets reacted to the bankruptcy filing of 158 year old financial firm Lehman Brothers, as well as a surprising drop in the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar which itself lost ground against the Euro and other world currencies. Even as the dollar dropped, so did the price of oil futures and gold, partially explaining the Canadian dollar's weakness. |
en | Leaders trade barbs over economy as markets slide Harper downplays chances of a recession; Dion says Tories 'made bad choices'
Canada's political leaders exchanged salvos on the campaign trail Monday over each other's economic proposals, as fears over the stability of major U.S. financial institutions rattled global markets.
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper has portrayed his party as prudent stewards of Canada's economy amid global uncertainty. (Tom Hanson/Canadian Press)Monday's trading saw stocks plummet on both sides of the border, as well as in Europe and Asia, following a dual shock from Wall Street that investment bank Lehman Brothers was filing for bankruptcy protection and struggling Merrill Lynch would be sold to Bank of America in a $50-billion US takeover.
Speaking in Ottawa, Conservative Leader Stephen Harper downplayed the potential of a recession despite the market turbulence, while again touting his government's record in handling the Canadian economy.
"There are and there will be difficulties in the world economy," Harper told reporters during a campaign appearance. "At the same time, Canada is not in the same situation as the United States.
"My own belief is if we were going to have some kind of big crash or recession, we probably would have had it by now."
He said Canada's economy and its housing, government and financial sectors all have solid fundamentals.
Harper also took the opportunity to repeat his fierce criticism of Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion's Green Shift carbon tax plan, which proposes a tax on carbon emissions to pay for income tax cuts and other benefits.
"Obviously, this is a time that requires a great deal of prudence," Harper said. "This is not a time for wild experiments in new taxes or grand new spending schemes."
Dion: Tories let booming economy 'hit a brick wall'
Speaking in St. John's on Monday, Dion said Canada's economic growth had slipped to among the lowest of the G8 nations under the watch of Harper, who has a "record of economic mismanagement that has not been matched since Brian Mulroney."
Dion said despite its troubles, the United States's first six months of this year have been better than Canada's in terms of economic growth.
"Stephen Harper has allowed what was a booming economy to hit a brick wall," Dion said. "[He] made bad choices regarding the way he spent. He spent more than any other government before him, but he built nothing with it."
The Liberal leader said the income tax cuts provided under the Green Shift plan would stimulate the economy in key areas, while Harper's "gimmicks" would pull Canada closer to a recession.
He said the Green Shift plan would create jobs in the green economy of the future and wean Canada off its reliance on oil.
"Stephen Harper governs for the next day, the next poll. He wants to buy your vote with gimmicks for the next election."
Harper won't stand up for small investors: Layton
Meanwhile, NDP Leader Jack Layton said Canadians, especially retirees and small investors, want to ensure their prime minister is monitoring the companies entrusted with their money.
"Of course with Mr. Harper, we don't see any willingness to really address the need to stand on behalf of Canadian consumers," he told reporters in Halifax on Monday.
"He won't even support the notion of the monitoring of gas prices, let alone the kinds of initiatives that really should be taken here in Canada to make sure that the consumers of investment products are being protected."
With files from the Associated Press | en | With Bay Street in turmoil in sympathy with Wall Street, Canadian party leaders traded slurs over the slowing economy and measures to secure it against the slump happening south of the border.
"We have the worst economy in the G8, our labour productivity has fallen for nine months straight and over the summer in July we saw the largest single month of jobs losses in 17 years," Stéphane Dion said as the Liberal leader worked through St. John's, N.L. Dion is hoping to sweep Newfoundland and Labrador's 7 seats, capitalizing on N.L. Premier Danny Williams's feud with the federal Conservatives over broken promises made by Stephen Harper in the Atlantic Accord.
Campaigning in Nova Scotia, New Democratic Party's Jack Layton lashed the Conservatives for failing to protect consumers. "Of course with Mr. Harper, we don't see any willingness to really address the need to stand on behalf of Canadian consumers. He won't even support the notion of the monitoring of gas prices, let alone the kinds of initiatives that really should be taken here in Canada to make sure that the consumers of investment products are being protected."
Harper was working the Liberal-held riding of Ottawa-Vanier, where he announced a program to allow entrepreneur's to extend their maternal leave up to 6 months using the Employment Insurance program with an estimated cost of $147 million. He said the country wasn't ready for "wild experiments", but should adopt a cautious approach to the economy in uncertain times.
"Canada has been brought to the brink of a deficit for the first time in over a decade," Elizabeth May of the Greens said in a press release on their website on Monday. “Stephen Harper’s leadership deficit is driving us into economic deficit and his failure to manage the economy in uncertain times must not be allowed to continue.”
The parties also threw out economic planks for their platforms: to support the fishermen of N.L as well as the environment, Dion announced a $250 million dollar fund to help fishermen upgrade their equipment with "green" technology as well as $70 million to retire licenses. The Greens suggested their financial plan, which includes embracing a low-carbon economy, would improve Canada's economic outlook. The NDP promised $1 billion over 5 years for more nurses and doctors.
The backdrop to all these economic statements was a 515 point drop on the TSX as markets reacted to the bankruptcy filing of 158 year old financial firm Lehman Brothers, as well as a surprising drop in the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar which itself lost ground against the Euro and other world currencies. Even as the dollar dropped, so did the price of oil futures and gold, partially explaining the Canadian dollar's weakness. |
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