South Sudanese armed forces shot down a United Nations helicopter, killing all four crew members on board, the UN said Friday.
Daily Archives: 21. Dezember 2012
Report back: Inside the TPP‘s Internet Trap
Thanks to support from Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), I had a chance to attend the latest round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, from December 3rd to the 12th, in Auckland, New Zealand. I agreed to attend and make a presentation to the negotiators.
Italian Prime Minister resigns
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti handed in his resignation late Friday to President Giorgio Napolitano, paving the way for likely elections in February, dpa reported.
FDA Pushes to Release Genetically Modified Salmon into Environment
The very genetic coding of the planet is no longer held sacred, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration. The agency is now pushing for the release of genetically modified salmon called âfrankenfishâ to be unleashed across the globe, threatening the genetic integrity of the entire animal kingdom.
Sibirischer Frost: Immer mehr KĂ€lteopfer in Russland
Die eisige KĂ€lte in Russland â von minus 18 Grad in Moskau bis minus 50 Grad in Sibirien – hĂ€lt bereits seit einer Woche an.
‚End of the road‘ for ACTA in Europe as EC withdraws court appeal over treaty
„I welcome this news from the Commission today,â said S&D Euro MP David Martin, the author of the parliamentary report on ACTA, as cited by The Register. âThe EU cannot be party to an agreement without European Parliament ratification. MEPs overwhelmingly rejected ACTA in July and I am pleased that the Commission has acknowledged this is the end of the road for ACTA in the EU thanks to the Parliament.“
SicherheitslĂŒcken und Pannen in schwedischen AKW
Die PrĂ€senz von Salzwasser im Innern des Reaktors sei ânicht normal, daher habe gehandelt werden mĂŒssenâ, sagte ein Inspekteur der Atombehörde TT.
Radio Utopie Musik Charts Dezember: S:E:M:A mit âDĂ€mmerungâ in FĂŒhrung
Zehn Tage vor Ende der Abstimmung liegen die Elektro-Klangwerker S:E:M:A mit dem lyrischen âDĂ€mmerungâ (Remix: Frank Hellmond) in den Radio Utopie Musik Charts Dezember 2012 in FĂŒhrung. Erschienen ist der Titel auf Dreiton und der ersten EP âmidianâ.
Italian Court Comes To Its Senses, Says Google Execs In US Not Responsible For Kids Uploading Video
Of course, it took three years to get to the appeal, and Italian prosecutors were still demanding that these execs be put in jail.
Monti to outline his agenda for Italy on Sunday
Monti plans to illustrate the measures his unelected technocrat government has taken over the last year and what reforms remain to be implemented at a hotly-awaited press conference scheduled for Sunday.
Italy‘s 2013 budget law approved
Italy‘s 2013 budget law won definitive approval in a vote in the House on Friday,
Italy parliament approves balanced budget law
Italy‘s Senate approved legislation on Thursday needed to amend the constitution to make future governments run balanced budgets, giving final clearance to a key part of the EU‘s fiscal compact aimed at shoring up financial stability.
Die erschöpfte Demokratie
Die Politiker werden immer mĂŒder, die BĂŒrger immer frustrierter, die Tempo- und Handlungsvorgaben der FinanzmĂ€rkte immer dominanter – Höchste Zeit fĂŒr eine Strategie der Entschleunigung
Des Kapitalismus neue Kleider: E.U.-Staaten schĂŒtten in vier Jahren 5 Billionen Euro in den âFinanzsektorâ
Die Mitgliedsstaaten im Staatenbund âEuropĂ€ische Unionâ werden geplĂŒndert, durch in des Kapitalismus neue Kleider gehĂŒllte Regierungen, Banker und etablierte Parteien.
Haushalt nach der Bundestagswahl: SchÀuble plant umfangreiches Sparprogramm
Nach Spiegel-Informationen lĂ€sst Finanzminister SchĂ€uble ein Sparpaket fĂŒr die Zeit nach der Bundestagswahl ausarbeiten. Teil des Plans sind ein Gesundheits-Soli und ein spĂ€terer Renteneintritt.
IIF Promotes Hung Tran to the Position of First Deputy Managing Director
„He has previously worked for Rabobank International, based in London, as Managing Director, Chief Economist and Global Head of Research; for Deutsche Bank in various capacities, including Managing Director, Deutsche Bank Research, in Frankfurt between 1990 and 1995, as well as for Merrill Lynch and Salomon Brothers.“
Cypriot haircut would leave island‘s banks ‚decimated‘
Writedowns on Cypriot government debt like those forced on Greek bondholders would leave banks in Cyprus âdecimatedâ and make it harder for other euro-area nations to borrow, said Hung Tran, first deputy managing director of the Institute of International Finance.
Cyprus says suggestions of a haircut on its debt are unfounded
Germany‘s Suddeutsche Zeitung newspaper said on Thursday that the IMF was concerned about the sustainability of Cyprus‘s debt and wanted to see private sector involvement in dealing with it.
Italians hold demonstration to protest cuts in healthcare budget
Thousands of Italians have held a demonstration in Rome to protest against the governmentâs planned cuts in healthcare budget.
Gasproduktion auf Hochtouren: Gazprom meldet Förderrekord
Im Dezember lĂ€gen die Lieferungen nach Europa bereits 17 Prozent ĂŒber dem Plan, sagte Miller. Das sprĂ€che dafĂŒr, dass die Pipelineprojekte Nord Stream und South Stream zur rechten Zeit kommen.â
Krise in der Energiebranche: Siemens und EnBW streichen ĂŒber 2.400 Stellen
Die Streichungen von knapp 1.100 ArbeitsplĂ€tzen bei Siemens betreffen vor allem den Energiebereich, der unter anderem fĂŒr die Herstellung von Windturbinen und Kraftwerke zustĂ€ndig ist. Beim drittgröĂte Energieversorger EnBW werden sogar noch umgangreicher Stellen abgebaut und aber darĂŒber hinaus auch Boni fĂŒr Mitarbeiter gekĂŒrzt.
Umfrage Italien: Nur 15 % wĂŒrden Monti-Partei wĂ€hlen, 60 % wollen keinen Wahlantritt
Das aus Deutschland erpresste Deflations-Verfassungsgesetz zur âSchuldenbremseâ wird heute in der italienischen Abgeordnetenkammer durchgewunken. Deren Wahl versucht StaatsprĂ€sident Napolitano aus niederen BeweggrĂŒnden um zwei Monate vor zu ziehen, um Beppe Grillos FĂŒnf Sterne Bewegung auszubremsen, die in Umfragen bei knapp zwanzig Prozent liegt.
Baskenland verbietet GummigeschoĂe
Nach dem Tod eines baskischen FuĂballfans, der nach einem Match in Bilbao durch ein von Polizisten abgefeuertes GummigeschoĂ verletzt wurde, dĂŒrfen die Beamten der nordspanischen Provinz diese umstrittene Waffe ab 1. JĂ€nner nicht mehr einsetzen.
Obama Picks Kerry for Secretary of State, Official Says
President Obama plans to nominate Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts as secretary of state, a senior administration official said, succeeding Hillary Rodham Clinton and putting in place the first member of his second-term national security team.
Berlusconi warns Monti not to stand in Italy election
Berlusconi told a radio phone-in program it would be „morally questionable“ for Monti to run, emphasizing the risks of him being caught in right-left crossfire if he throws his hat in the ring and loses his status of being above the fray.
Italy MPs ready for key vote, Monti‘s resignation
The lower house was set to vote around 1800 GMT, following which Monti has said he will resign, kicking off a campaign which will likely see Italy go to the polls on February 24.
Cooperation: Cyprus, Israel sign deal on civil protection
The MoU provides for collaboration and sharing practices on how to prepare the population for disasters and crises, stressing civilians‘ capacity to help themselves in such cases.
Putin und Lawrow auf EU-Russland-Gipfel
Dabei brauchen die EU und auch die USA Russland. Polens AuĂenminister Radoslaw Sikorski hatte jetzt etwa angeregt, dass russische Soldaten die C-Waffen des syrischen Regimes sichern könnten, falls die Lage in dem Land eskaliert.
Bashar al-Assad safe haven should be discussed with him directly, says Sergei Lavrov â video
The Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, says his country will not be an intermediary between Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and those who want him to leave and seek safe haven abroad.