UNITED STATES: Missing Cleveland Castro accepts years in prison in 1000 to escape the death penalty
He did not join the death row. Ariel Castro, accused of having kidnapped and raped for a decade or three young women at his home in Cleveland, Ohio, in the northern United States, agreed to plead guilty after an agreement with the prosecution imposing a sentence of life imprisonment without possibility of early release … Continue reading
Cécile Kyenge, black Italian Minister crusade against the "institutional racism"
There are countless racial slurs she is a regular target. "Guenon black", "Zulu", "face negro" is, among other niceties, the sinister string of nicknames that several Italian politicians have seen fit to affubler Cécile Kyenge, Minister & rsquo , Integration, Congolese origin. Last affability to date: one uttered, Saturday, July 13, by Senator Roberto … 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
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
Turkey: Erdogan calls the protesters "marginal groups"
Throwing stones against tear gas. The night of Sunday to Monday was once again very rough in many Turkish cities, including Istanbul and the capital Ankara. "Erdogan, we do not want you," chanted thousands of protesters in front of a large deployment of security forces. For the third consecutive night, the authorities had to … Continue reading
ITALY: Enrico Letta succeeded in forming a coalition government
After two months of deadlock, a new government was finally born in Italy. Leaders of the left dolphin Silvio Berlusconi, through an ex-prefect and a centrist Radical Party feminist: the new Italian government, which has 21 members, including seven women, brings together personalities across the political spectrum. A bold and risky choice Heterogeneity which … Continue reading
FOOTBALL: Ligue 1: Marseille won the draw at stadium
There was no winner Sunday night in shock Lille-Marseille (0-0), which provides an avenue for the leader, Paris SG in his quest for the title with now 9 points ahead on the second, OM, while L1 has surpassed the 32nd day. PSG is gaining ground and is the winner of this day despite his … Continue reading
CAMBODIA: Accused of genocide, the former "First Lady" of the Khmer Rouge released
AFP Ieng Thirith ended his days at home. Accused of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, the sister of Pol Pot, considered the "first lady" of the regime, had suffered at the end of 2011, a battery of tests that found the madness. After six months of detention, new tests have confirmed the mental … Continue reading
TECHNOLOGY: Apple earnings disappoint financial markets
The U.S. computer group Apple has disappointed the market Tuesday by issuing a profit and sales below expectations for the third quarter of fiscal offset. Net income appears up 20.5% to 8.82 billion. Based on the number of shares it is up to 9.32 dollars, while analysts expected 10.36 dollars. Turnover, up 22.5% to 35.02 … Continue reading