EGYPT: Meeting of the Security Council of the UN, 638 dead in Egypt
The Muslim Brotherhood called on their supporters to demonstrate on Thursday, boosting the standoff with the authorities in the wake of deadly violence that left at least 638 dead and several thousand injured. For its part, the Ministry of the Interior gave permission to the police to fire live bullets at demonstrators attacking public property … Continue reading
WORLD YOUTH DAY: The Pope's visit to Brazil François disrupted by protests
Pope Tuesday took a well-deserved day of rest after a hectic arrival in Rio de Janeiro, but the enthusiasm surrounding his visit aroused fears of increased excesses in the Following the social movement against the high cost of living and corruption. The police had to disperse Monday night with tear gas protesters on the … Continue reading
When CBC is "HERE", it growls there
"A strange decision", "a big mistake", "The height of stupidity", "From a waste of money." On Facebook, negative comments showered since the announcement on June 5, the change of name of the CBC. After nearly 77 years of existence, the French-language services to the Canadian public broadcaster now call "HERE" in the fall. First … Continue reading
SYRIA – ISRAEL: Two peacekeepers wounded in a bombing on the Golan
Two peacekeepers were wounded Thursday, June 6, in a bombing occurred in the Golan, in the area of the cease-fire between Israel and Syria. "The two men were slightly injured after violent shooting occurred in the area," he told AFP the spokesman for the department to maintain peace at the UN, Kieran Dwyer, without … Continue reading
TERRORISM: Paris wants to classify the armed wing of Hezbollah as a terrorist group
Because of its support for the regime in Damascus, France will propose that the military wing of Hezbollah is on the list of terrorist groups of the European Union, said Wednesday, May 22 the Minister franç ais of Foreign Affairs Laurent Fabius moving to Amman, Jordan. "Based on the decisions taken by this and … Continue reading
TUNISIA: Several injured after clashes between Salafists and police near Tunis and Kairouan
Having failed to hold its congress in Kairouan (150 km from Tunis), city cordoned off by an impressive safety device, clashes broke out between police and Salafists in the western suburbs of Tunis and Kairouan only after the authorities refused the congress of the jihadist Salafist movement Ansar al-Sharia in this city. The Tunisian … Continue reading
CINEMA: The first pictures of Depardieu skin DSK fuitent on YouTube
Two years after the scandal of the Sofitel, the trailer of the film "Welcome to New York" chronicling the fall from grace of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, was published e on YouTube, Tuesday, May 14 A taste of the work of American director Abel Ferrara which features Gerard Depardieu in the middle of … 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
FOOTBALL: Drogba won the championship in Turkey with Galatasaray
The Ivorian footballer Didier Drogba added a new title to its rich record. The captain of the Elephants became Sunday, May 5 Turkish champions Galatasaray with two days of the end of the season. After his victory against Sivasspor (4-2), Galatasaray can indeed be joined in the championship. The club has 10 points ahead … Continue reading