„We thank you and your country for your generous support towards the reconstruction of this country. We will ensure that all the money is used for the benefit of the people of Somalia,“ he said.
Daily Archives: 4. April 2015
Ex-Japanese PM Murayama to attend China‘s war victory anniversary: media
He is known for penning the „Murayama Statement,“ in which he apologized for the „tremendous damage and suffering“ Japan caused to the Asian people at the 50th anniversary of the World War Two.
Russian diplomat, Saudi ambassador discuss situation in Yemen
Bogdanov and al-Rassi also reiterated mutual commitment to closer political cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia in international and regional affairs. „The sides expressed commitment to further development of cooperation in the trade-and-economic and other spheres,“ the ministry said.
Russian Far East lures investors
Russia’s representative in the China Overseas Development Association (CODA) Mikhail Udovichenko said in an interview with TASS that „Chinese investors closely watch Russia’s efforts to increase the investment attractiveness of the Far East. China certainly has interest in the implementation of projects in the Far East.“
U.S. defense chief to visit Asia in April, May
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter will visit Asia in April and May in an attempt to affirm defense relationship with its allies, the Department of Defense announced Friday.
Iranians Take to Street to Celebrate Nuclear Deal
Celebrations broke out in Tehran on Thursday night as a landmark framework agreement for a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers was announced.
Nuclear deal sparks celebrations in sanctions-weary Iran
There has been a night of jubilation in Tehran, as people celebrated news that Iran and
world powers had reached a framework nuclear deal paving the way for an end to years of crippling sanctions on the country.
Soldiers Attack Bilin’s Weekly Protest Against The Wall
Medical sources have reported that one Palestinian was injured, and dozens suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation, after Israeli soldiers used excessive force against Palestinian, Israeli and international nonviolent protesters holding the weekly protest against the Israeli Annexation Wall and settlements, in Bil’in village, near the central West Bank city of Ramallah.
Geheimdienst-Debakel vor dem Irak-Krieg: „Der BND war unehrlich“
(20.03.2008) SPIEGEL: Sie waren derjenige, der nach dem Sturz Saddams als Chef der Iraq Survey Group den Erzählungen von „Curveball“ nachging. Erinnern Sie sich, wann Sie das erste Mal misstrauisch wurden?
Kay: Klar, das war fĂĽr mich ein echtes Schockerlebnis: Es war in dem Moment, als mir klar wurde, dass bislang kein einziger amerikanischer Geheimdienst direkt mit der Quelle gesprochen hatte. Ich konnte es damals nicht fassen, und ich kann es bis heute nicht.
Kampf gegen IS: Irakischer Premier fĂĽhlt sich von USA im Stich gelassen
Abadi lobte hingegen die Kooperation mit dem Bundesnachrichtendienst, die sei hervorragend: „Wir geben ihm die Nummern weiter“, mit denen deutsche Terroristen, die sich dem IS angeschlossen haben, „nach Deutschland telefonieren.“
Abbas: Willing to meet Netanyahu, renew peace process
Palestinian president says the Israeli people must understand current situation will lead to apartheid.
Two Palestinians Shot as Israeli Forces Raid Nablus Refugee Camp
Reports indicated that Israeli soldiers stormed the camp early morning, sparking clashes with local residents. As clashes erupted, soldiers fired heavy gunfire, injuring Mohammad Shawish, 16, and Mohammad Sbeih, 20, with live ammunition.
Israeli inszenierte eigene EntfĂĽhrung
Ein junger Israeli hat der Polizei zufolge mit Hilfe von Freunden seine eigene Entführung durch Palästinenser «inszeniert». Der als vermisst gemeldete 22-Jährige wurde mit Camping-Ausrüstung und Dosen voller Nahrungsmittel im Westjordanland wieder aufgespürt, wie die Polizei am Freitag mitteilte.
Readout of the President’s Calls with King Hamad al Khalifa of Bahrain, Amir Sabah al Sabah of Kuwait, Amir Tamim al Thani of Qatar, and Crown Prince Mohammed al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates
The President today spoke with King Hamad al Khalifa of Bahrain, Amir Sabah al Sabah of Kuwait, Amir Tamim al Thani of Qatar, and Crown Prince Mohammed al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates. With each the President shared details of the political framework reached between the P5+1, the EU, and Iran on a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action regarding Iran’s nuclear program. He highlighted that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed, and the months ahead will be used to finalize the technical details for a lasting, comprehensive solution that verifiably ensures the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program. He also reiterated the United States’ enduring commitment to work with partners to address Iran’s destabilizing activities in the region. The President invited the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council to join him at Camp David this spring to further these consultations.
More than 25,000 foreign fighters joining groups like Nusra and IS: UN
News comes as Tunisia accuses Turkey of acting as a ‚passage point‘ for militants
Turkey Summons Tunisian Envoy over Syria Accusations
(3.April) Turkey on Friday summoned Tunisia‘s ambassador to explain remarks made by the Tunisian foreign minister accusing Ankara of facilitating the transit of jihadist fighters bound for neighboring Syria and Iraq, a Turkish official said.
Tunisia accuses Turkey of facilitating jihadists‘ transit
(2.April) Tunis: Tunisia on Thursday accused Turkey of facilitating the transit of fighters bound for neighbouring Syria and Iraq, where thousands of its citizens have joined the ranks of jihadist groups.
The accusation by Foreign Minister Taieb Baccouche comes just two weeks after the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on tourists at the Bardo National Museum.
Tunesien strebt geheimdienstliche Kooperation mit der TĂĽrkei an
(16.März) Der tunesische Außenminister Taieb Bakkus, der sich zur Teilnahme am EU-Tunesien Kooperationskonferenz in Brüssel befindet, sagte, aufgrund der tunesischen Bürger, die sich in Syrien der IS angeschlossen haben, wolle man die Kooperation mit der Türkei intensivieren.
Iran Deal is “Important Achievement,” says Congresswoman Barbara Lee
If fully implemented, today’s framework agreement would prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon, enhance our national security and show that diplomacy works.
This is a major step forward for diplomacy, national security and global peace. This type of smart, strategic diplomacy brings us closer to a more peaceful and secure world while promoting U.S. national security.
The Internet Never Ends: You Can Deny That Or Embrace It
Maybe the Economist‘s view of things works for people who are scared of the internet and don‘t like the endless firehose of information that‘s available, but I‘m betting that‘s a population that will be progressively shrinking, rather than growing.
Island denkt angeblich darüber nach, den Banken die Geldschöpfungsbefugnis wegzunehmen.
Das dĂĽrfte dann nur noch die Zentralbank machen.
Azerbaijan, Pakistan to establish Joint Business Council for promotion of trade activities
Azerbaijan and Pakistan will establish a Joint Business Council for the promotion of trade activities, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Vice President Mohammad Waseem Vohra said, the Pakistani newspaper The Express Tribune reported Apr.4.
Poll: Majority backs nuclear deal with Iran
Democrats are more willing to support such a deal, with 68 percent in favor and 22 percent opposed. Republicans are more closely divided, with 47 percent in favor and 43 percent opposed.
FBI Uncovers Another Of Its Own Plots, Senator Feinstein Responds By Saying We Should Censor The Internet
As you may have heard, yesterday the FBI „uncovered“ yet another of its own terrorist plots, the latest in a very long line of „terrorist plots“ the FBI has „uncovered“ — in which the details always show that it was an undercover FBI „informant“ (often doing this to get off leniently for some other issue), who more or less goads hapless, naive people, into a „plot“ that had no real chance of ever happening. This appears to be the same sort of thing.
GermanWings jetliner makes emergency landing in Italy
Medical staff boarded the aircraft and a female passenger, reportedly suffering from a panic attack, was comforted. It was not immediately known what was wrong with the crew member.
Malaysia: Special envoy to US dies in chopper crash
Former minister returning from wedding of Prime Minister Najib Razak‘s daughter.
Your Parents Just Became The NSA With This Car Manufacturer’s Spying App
Problem is, if you get in an accident or some other legal trouble involving your car, that driving data your parents collect on you might have to be turned over to law enforcement, if it aids their investigation.
We’re not saying you should be allowed to get away with crimes, but if you make your parents realize they might not be the only authority figures able to use your driving data against you, they might think twice about using it in the first place.
Protests against Saudi-led strikes in Yemen in NY
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday, protesting against Saudi-led air strikes on Yemen.
Teachers union sounds alarm on education
According to a report by NASUWT, the numbers of unqualified teachers were increasing, with more than 60 percent of the 4,600 members questioned saying they were working alongside staff who had not completed their training.
Ex-Präsident Peres: Deutsche Millionen sollen nicht in Israels Atomwaffen geflossen sein
Die Regierung in Bonn gewährte Israel 1961 einen Millionenkredit, der auch für den Bau einer atomar betriebenen Meerwasser-Entsalzungsanlage in der Negev-Wüste genutzt werden sollte. Doch die Anlage wurde nie gebaut, und was mit den Geldern geschah, ist unklar. Sie liefen über die Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), die nach eigenen Angaben die Verwendung nicht überprüfte. Die KfW verweigert die Herausgabe vorhandener Unterlagen mit Verweis auf das Bankgeheimnis.
Peres sagt heute, das Geld sei tatsächlich „in die Entwicklung der Negev-WĂĽste“ geflossen. Das Darlehen sei Israel „teilweise erlassen“ worden. Woher dann aber die Mittel fĂĽr die Bombe stammten, hält Peres weiterhin geheim.
Our Place in the Universe – Dr. Jason Kalirai
“What is our place in the Universe?” Throughout human history, astronomy has repeatedly overthrown our understanding of this question and new telescopes and astronomers continue to do so. Join Jason Kalirai of the Space Telescope Science Institute as he explores 6,000 years of human astronomy, showcases the biggest discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope, including some of his own work, and ponders current mysteries of the Universe that may be unlocked by NASA‘s next flagship telescopes.
Top UK doctors call for ban on “inherently risky” fracking
Following the decision last year by New York state to ban fracking for natural gas, a group of senior doctors and academics in the UK has called for a similar, nationwide moratorium on the extraction technique. This would extend the ban on „unconventional oil and gas extraction“ announced by the Scottish government earlier this year to the rest of the UK. The Welsh Assembly has already passed a motion against fracking, which is a highly controversial technology in many European countries and not widely deployed there.
9th Circuit rules Netflix isn’t subject to disability law
A federal appeals court ruled (PDF) yesterday that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) doesn‘t apply to Netflix, since the online video provider is „not connected to any actual, physical place.“
Guys I‘m Not Sure This Senator Knows How the Internet Works
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Ca.) wants to remove The Anarchist Cookbook from the internet— you know, that notorious DIY bomb-making manual that has been around since the 1970s, is still available in print, the one you can buy on Amazon and find literally thousands of places online and offline for a pittance.
Ukraine Rejects Georgia’s Request for Extradition of Saakashvili
Saakashvili is wanted by the Georgian authorities on multiple criminal charges, which he denies as politically motivated. Court in Tbilisi ordered Saakashvili’s pre-trial detention in absentia in August, 2014.