March, 2012
Somali pirates earn $ 100 million annually
Topics, 31-03-2012Somali pirates annually earn about $ 100 million hijacking ships. This is stated in the report of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, said radio station "Echo of Moscow". Noted that the pirates themselves receive only a quarter of that amount. Rest of the money in the hands of organized criminal groups who control activities of sea robbers. According to the UN last year there were 200 pirate attacks on cargo ships off the coast of the Horn of Africa.
Uzbeks and Kyrgyz hostages exchange
World, 31-03-2012Process of exchange of hostages between Uzbeks and Kyrgyz began in Osh city, which became the scene of ethnic clashes in southern Kyrgyzstan in the last week. Police attempted to monitor the process, but in the words of the head in Osh Omurbek Suvanaliev it is extremely difficult, as tensions between communities continues and Uzbeks do not trust the authorities.
100 Kurds killed per month in northern Iraq
News, 30-03-2012More than 100 Kurdish rebels were killed in air raids over northern Iraq last month. This news agency reported, citing the Turkish military. Most victims in a series of attacks in Harkuk on May 20. Another 20 militants were killed in northern Iraq this week. Meanwhile, 43 Turkish soldiers were killed in March month till now.
10 bomber accused of "Times Square"
Blog, 29-03-201210 charges were brought against Faisal Shahzad, who on May 1, try to make the bombing of the "Times Square" in New York, cited by Deutsche Welle. One of the allegations is an attempt to use weapons of mass destruction and attempting to commit a terrorist act. If convicted, the 30-year-old man of Pakistani origin may be sentenced to life imprisonment. Minister of Justice of the United States Eric Holder said that the facts set out in the indictment show that the Pakistani Taliban have helped Faisal Shahzad tried to make an attack on U.
Pirates released "Glory Eyshan"
News, 29-03-2012Somali pirates have freed ship "Eyshan Glory" with eight Bulgarians on board. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine officially confirmed the release of information about the car carrier "Glory Eyshan" said Uniates. Ship was released today at noon. Health status of those on board sailors is good. official release states that negotiations were on with the company Zodiac Maritime Agencies LTD.
37 killed, 500 wounded - a night of unrest in Kyrgyzstan
World, 28-03-201237 are killed and more than 500 people were injured after a night of riots in Osh city - southern part of Kyrgyzstan. Notwithstanding the statement of Acting president Otumbaeva Rose that the situation is under control, local media reported that throughout the day from different parts of the city were heard gunshots. This morning the authorities announced in Kyrgyzstan in Osh and the field of emergency by introducing and army. The official police order is to shoot in the air.
Four casualties and 18 injured in attack in Algeria
News, 26-03-2012Four people died and 18 were injured in the terrorist attack in Algeria, announced in April Two of those killed were soldiers. The blast erupted in the northeastern part of the country, province Budermes. Car loaded with explosives was blown up by passing military convoy. Currently, police searched the area for terrorists. The authorities suggest that they are members of North African wing of the "al-Qaeda.
Mass murder of drug addicts in Mexico
Events, 23-03-2012Unknown shot 19 patients of a rehabilitation center for drug addicts in Mexico, the AP reported. There are also injured. The incident occurred in Chihuahua city, 350 km. from Ciudad Juarez. According to local police in the building of the center have invaded at least 30 gunmen and opened indiscriminate fire. The police noted that the last two years are victims of such attacks on rehabilitation centers are nearly 60. These establishments are often used by drug cartels warring with each other to recruit killers and drug dealers.
Israel to lift Gaza blockade
World, 23-03-2012Israel to lift Gaza blockade of the sector, but it needs the support of the international community. It said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on "Echo of Moscow". He said to facilitate the passage of goods for civilian use on Gaza is only possible in cases where it is guaranteed that no penetration of weapons on its territory. Earlier this week Israeli blockade weaken the Palestinian enclave. In the Gaza Strip were allowed supplies of many food products.
Israel withdrew its military instructors from Turkey
World, 22-03-2012Israeli military experts to train Turkish officers to fly combat drones Heron, pull out of Turkey, Turkish media reported. Nezavaisimo that courses are not completed at the current conditions, Israeli experts are unable to remain in Turkish air base in Batman and test flights are withdrawn. After the Israeli attack on "freedom of the fleet," loaded with humanitarian aid for the population of Gaza and the killing of nine Turkish nationals on the ship "Mavi Marmara" relations between Turkey and Israel are very strained.
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