CAMBODIA: Returning from exile, the leader of the Cambodian opposition hero's welcome
He had not sprained his homeland for four years. Sam Rainsy, the leader of the Cambodian opposition, landed Friday, July 19th in the morning at the airport in Phnom Penh, where he was greeted by a crowd of supporters. "I am very happy. I came to save the nation with you, "said Sam Rainsy … Continue reading
RAILWAY DISASTER: Crash Brétigny: "This is not a human problem"
An Intercity train to Limoges (Haute-Vienne) with 370 people on board derailed Friday, July 12 to 17 hours in Brétigny-sur-Orge in Essonne, killing six people and many wounded. To honor the victims, a minute of silence will be observed, Saturday, July 13 at noon at all stations and all trains France . According to … Continue reading
UNITED STATES: The Snowden asylum in Ecuador, under review
Ecuador, examining an asylum Edward Snowden, said Monday that the American computer sought by Washington for spying was "persecuted" and questioned on the allegations of treason against him. Speaking at a press conference from Vietnam where he is visiting, Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino, also said that the principles of rights would be the … Continue reading
MOROCCO: Principal Allied Islamist PJD, Istiqlal announces its withdrawal from government
The National Council of the Istiqlal, Conservative and main ally of Islamists to power in Morocco, announced Saturday his withdrawal from the government, a decision that paves the way for an overhaul, even in elections anticipated. Istiqlal, which holds five portfolios including those of Education and Economy, took this decision because of the inability … Continue reading
Tunisia: Tunis gets $ 28 million diverted by the Ben Ali clan
Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki was awarded Thursday a check for 28.818 million dollars (22 million euros) of assets diverted to Lebanon by the family of the head of state de chu Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, ousted in January 2011 by the first of the Arab revolutions. These funds were provided by the Attorney … Continue reading
Connecticut law strengthens arms, three months after the tragedy of Newtown
Three and a half months after the massacre of young schoolchildren in Newtown, Connecticut, theater of tragedy, voted Wednesday to strengthen its laws on firearms, according to his becoming U.S. state legislators most strict in the matter. After several hours of debate, the Senate voted by 26 votes to 10 for reinforcement, and the … Continue reading
UNITED KINGDOM: Beaten by his brother in 2010, David Miliband finally abandoned politics
This is a David Miliband injured by a fratricidal battle to lead the Labour Party withdrew from British politics Wednesday, March 27. Former MP announced his departure for New York, where he will swap public affairs for humanitarian leader business center charity International Rescue Committee. While interested evokes "a new challenge and a new … Continue reading
CYCLING: Alberto Contador took the lead of the Tour of Spain
Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank) took the lead in the Tour of Spain after his solo victory in the 17th stage Wednesday, run over 187.3 kilometers between Santander and Fuente De, a return to full Stage re after two-year suspension for doping in 2010 Tour de France. "This was very important journéea. Few people would … Continue reading
CAR: Ferrari, bling victims of rigor Italian
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti held, Wednesday, Aug. 29, that "financial markets are beginning to understand" the virtues of his reforms. This may be true for investors, but it is very far from being the case of a sector that has long symbolized the "Made in Italy" luxury cars. Alpine decline of this industry … Continue reading
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