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Great Britain will compensate a former suspect in attacks on U.S.

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain agreed Friday to pay compensation to an Algerian pilot who was imprisoned for five months after being wrongly accused of involvement in the attacks of Septem1000ber 11, 2001. Lotfi Raissi was arrested

10 days after the attacks on New York and Washington, threatened with extradition to the United States and placed in a maximum security prison because U.S. law enforcement believed he was involved in the plot by Al Qaeda.

But the allegations proved false and was later released. Raissi has tried to clear his name ever since, claiming that all the airlines excluded from possible employment and that his life was ruined. “This is one of the best days of my life. Now I am completely exonerated by the Ministry of Justice and I am delighted, “said Raissi told the BBC. ” My life was destroyed, my career was destroyed. It has been hell for me over the past nine years. I suffered discrimination, racism suffered, my life was not safe, “he said. Camus resident in Britain attended a flight school in Arizona and U.S. (continue reading…)

Chemical composition of ocean changes to “unprecedented rate”

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global warming are also acidifying the oceans at the fastest pace in hundreds of thousands of years, said Thursday the National Research Council of the United States. “The chemical composition of the ocean is changing at an unprecedented pace and scale due to emissions of carbon dioxide produced by man,” the council said. “The pace of change than any that has occurred at least in the past hundreds of thousands of years,” he said. Increased ocean acidity corrodes coral reefs, interferes with the ability of some fish species found their colonies and can cause damage to commercial shellfish such as mussels and oysters, preventing them from forming their protective shells. Corrosion occurs when carbon dioxide is absorbed by the oceans and reacts with water to produce carbonic acid. Unless the carbon dioxide emissions are contained, the oceans become more acidic, the report said. Oceans absorb about one third of all carbon dioxide emissions generated by man, including fossil fuel burning, cement production and deforestation, he said. (continue reading…)

U.S. Congress may favor immigration to climate change

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats in U.S. Congress this year could seek approval of a controversial amendment to the immigration law, a move that could damage the options to reach agreement on a draft climate change, advisers said Wednesday legislation. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and other Democratic leaders met Tuesday on Capitol Hill to discuss legislative priorities in what is becoming a busy schedule for this election year. During the meeting, Pelosi and Reid discussed what bills could pass the Senate this year, as an adviser to Democratic leaders. The aide said that Pelosi told Reid “if immigration can do before, is good.” “It was all about what they (the Senate) can do,” added adviser, who declined to be identified. A debate on immigration could dominate the Senate for several weeks or months, whether or not it reaches a final vote. This could occur at the same time that supporters of the law on climate change expected the Senate to concentrate on your project. reform law system seeks to tighten immigration border security and streamline the process for admitting temporary workers, while intended to provide a path for 11 million people living illegally in the United States, most Hispanics from seeking citizenship. Tens of thousands of people marched last month in Washington to demand immigration reform. Climate The law seeks to add the U.S. to the global effort reduce emissions of so-called greenhouse gases, which is blamed for global warming. un1000likely to be considered as approval of any of the two projects this year. Another senior Democratic aide, who also requested anonymity, said that Pelosi and Reid talked about the importance of passing immigration reform this year. (continue reading…)

The alleged FARC reject Uribe”s invitation for talks

In its statement, the Secretariat of the FARC rejected a purported letter of March 5, High Commissioner for Peace Executive, Frank Pearl, “proposing direct talks, secret, with an open agenda and abroad.” On the other hand, the Uribe government did not rule immediately on communication of the rebel group, which has fought fiercely over the past eight years. In its statement of three points FARC added: “We emphasize our view that dialogues such as that proposed by the government, should make them in Colombia and facing the country. In the text, the FARC leaders complain that the proposal” has reached four months low the change of government and, soon after received, we heard the president say categorically that his government will not talk with the guerrillas. “They conclude,” reiterating that the doors remain open FARC. FARC kept in its 22 soldiers hostage, some for over 11 years, and proposed to exchange them for some 500 guerrillas imprisoned in the country and abroad. (continue reading…)

Tuesday April 20, 2010

Cristina participated yesterday in the celebrations for the Bicentennial of the Independence of Venezuela. —— Boudou-SEMINAR OF BICE /9.00 – The Minister of Economy, Amado Boudou, will speak on a seminar organized by the Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade (BICE) at the Hotel Alvear. —— KIDNAPPINGS-TRIAL /9.00 .- Eight people will start to be judged gang members identified the kidnappings and Hernan Ariel Perretta Iannone, a process by which declared 150 witnesses and could be sentenced to up to 25 years in prison. The trial will take place in the Criminal Oral Tribunal Federal (TOF) 4 San Martin, located at Calle Diego Pombo 4184, of the town”s northwest suburbs. – —— STREET-BURNED /9.30 .- The children of 6 and 9 years Taddei Wanda, the wife of deceased drummer Eduardo Vazquez Street, Gesell declared in a chamber, in the context of investigating the cause of death of his mother. The meeting with the psychologists will be held at Peron 2455, first floor, where does the Office of Comprehensive Assistance for Victims of Crime (OFAVI), under the Attorney General of the Nation. —— Pastera /10:00 (Argentina time) .- The International Court in The Hague will be released after four years of prosecution, adjudication on the Botnia Pastera located on the Rio Uruguay. This prompted the filing Argentina before that court on the ground that the Uruguayan government violated the Uruguay River Treaty. ——

UBA-SECONDARY /1100 .- The University of Buenos Aires will open a secondary education program for remote workers teachers.

The ceremony will be held in the assembly hall of the Faculty of Dentistry, in the presence of Ruben Hallu rector and Secretary of Academic Affairs, Edith Litwin. ———- GAY MARRIAGE -CONFERENCE /11.00 .- Groups of homosexual organizations provide a press conference referring to the cancellation of justice to the recent gay marriages. The meeting with the journalists is to the Council of the Judiciary, Freedom 731, under the slogan “Our families also exist. —– INDIANS-BICENTENNIAL /1200 .- Indigenous organizations acting in the metropolitan area and other arrivals of the Gran Chaco region will be decided and announced on the Bicentennial activities in the city of Buenos Aires. Under “Other Bicentennial, the Bicentennial of the People”, some 50 organizations local social and neighboring countries in the Hotel Bauen announced the completion of a camp on 24 and 25 May in the Plaza del Congreso. In the 19 representatives of 15 indigenous peoples who inhabit speak at the G1000ran Chaco Raul Gonzalez Tunon hall of the Cultural Center of Cooperation, Corrientes 1543, on the right to their territories, to maintain their cultural identity and participate in national project which is discussed in the context of the Bicentennial. ——— RIGHTS-MENDOZA /12.30 .- The journalist Horacio Verbitsky give a press conference and a lecture at the National University of Cuyo (UNC) on ” The trials for crimes against humanity: why causes are delayed Mendoza ?”. The writer, a member of the Center for Legal and Social Studies (CELS) and journalist “Page 12 “will be accompanied by the coordinator of the Human Rights Observatory in Mendoza, Marcelo Stern, and the local representative of civil society organizations, Mariu Carreras. (continue reading…)

General: Withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq is going well

Army Gen. Ray Odierno said that the strength of al-Qaida in Iraq is declining gradually. Unless there is a dramatic and unexpected change in the security situation, the with1000drawal of U.S. troops will continue as planned, he said. There are currently some 95,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, according to Odierno. Washington plans to reduce that number to 50,000 by August 31, when it will end combat operations. “Absolutely I hope to have 50,000 by September 1,” said Odierno the program “Fox News Sunday.” As part of an agreement with Iraq, the U.S. withdraw all its forces by the end of 2011.

Odierno made his statements at a time when it is preparing to leave Iraq in late summer as part of a turnover. He will replace Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin, Chief of Staff to the Joint Staff, reported The Associated Press last week. (continue reading…)

Poland opened the airspace for transit flights

Starting from 4:00 local time on open air space over Poland for scheduled flights, which fly at an altitude of more than 6 kilometers and without the possibility of landing. Told the press secretary of the Polish Agency fleet Grzegorz Glebovich.

According to “Polskie radio” , in particular, G. Glebovich said: “A cloud of volcanic dust that wanders, declining, and this means that the sky above the cloud cleared . We decided to 4 am to open the Polish airspace more than 6 miles for aircraft that conduct missions with the necessary equipment “.

Until this moment the airspace over Poland at an altitude of 6 km and above , was closed for scheduled flights. Flying at a lower level may carry out military, police, rescue and aircraft carrying heads of state. (continue reading…)

Cardinal: John Paul II supported protection of priest accused of abusa67e

Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, 80, said Friday before a group gathered at the Catholic University of Murcia, Spain, who consulted the sending of the letter to John Paul II and showed him the document, according to reports from Internet sites of Truth and other Spanish newspapers published on Saturday. Castrillon Hoyos said that the pontiff was authorized to send to other bishops around the world. The audience applauded the comments of the retired cardinal, according to The Truth. 2001 The letter praised the Bishop Pierre Pican, who was sentenced to three months imprisonment, which was suspended for refusing to give information about Rene Bissey cleric, said the press. (continue reading…)

Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister set elections for May 24

PORT OF SPAIN (Reuters) – Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Patrick Manning, on Friday scheduled general election for May 24, seeking a new mandate for his People”s National Movement (MNP) amid accusations of mismanagement public. Manning”s office announced the date a week after the prime minister dissolved Parliament. The leader faces a strong challenge opposition party, United National Congress (UNC), who joined forces with the alternative Congress of the People (COP). Who gets control of parliament of 41 seats to form the next government in the nation the southern Caribbean, whose economy depends heavily on oil and gas production. Manning, 64, Trinidad and Tobago has ruled for 13 of the last 17 years, but has been under pressure over allegations of corruption and misappropriation of public funds. (continue reading…)

Tropical storm leaves India 12D dead, thousands homeless

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of people need shelter, food and water after a tropical storm swept through impoverished villages in eastern India, killing 120 people, said on Thursday, aid workers and officials. With maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour, “Nor #39, wester,” a weather pattern that develops in the Bay of Bengal during the summer, thousands of homes crushed , destroyed crops and killed hundreds of livestock animals when it struck late on Tuesday. Aid agencies and officials are still assessing the damage in the worst affected states of Bihar and West Bengal, but initial indications suggest that the destruction is vast and it takes a lot of help. “The damage is very large and the Government was hit by a tragedy of these dimensions,” said Devesh Chandra Thakur, Minister of disaster management for Bihar, where 72 were confirmed dead. Populations that inhabit the affected areas bordering Bangladesh, are mostly poor, living less than a dollar a day, make their living as farmers or manual labor. Television footage showed uprooted trees on top of collapsed mud and straw huts, and iron sheets corrugated roof fell off. (continue reading…)