France lost diplomatic influence "in Syria

France is holding a meeting on Syria on Tuesday on the main regional partners from. Russia is conspicuously absent from the negotiations, sign a lot of that in France for Syrian diplomacy fails.

The meeting Tuesday is expected to focus on the fight against Islamic law (IS) team, protection of civilians, and the Security Council of a resolution proposal to the United Nations (which aims to put an end to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's use of barrel bombs) France plans on the table this week.

"I called our Germany, Great Britain, Saudi Arabia and American friends, and others in Paris next week ... try to move things forward," said French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabians on Friday.

However, when asked whether the negotiations would include Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Layover Fabians said: "I do not think that."

Both Turkey and Jordan are expected to send representatives to Paris, but not Iran, which is closely linked to Russia and the Syrian government.

Whether deliberately ignored by Paris to Moscow or vice versa is not clear, however, Fabians told reporters Friday that "there are other meetings where we will work with the Russians."

France did not participate in the last round (unclear) Syrian talks in Vienna last Friday.

Together with his colleagues from the allies Saudi Arabia and Turkey, US Secretary of State John Kerry met for two hours on a single Sergei Layover, the Foreign Minister of Russia, which has been transformed into a four-year Syrian civil war dynamics of the bombing of Assad's enemies.

"We wanted to go all the way"

Meanwhile in Syria, the United States and Russia is one of the leading military charge (although somewhat passed purposes), and the French contingent of nothing much. Last month, the French military began only two airstrikes in Syria.

Back in 2013, when Bashar al-Assad's regime has been accused of using chemical weapons in Paris was calling loudly military intervention to overthrow the regime in Damascus and end the Syrian crisis.

"We wanted to go all the way to 2013, said the unnamed diplomat told Reuters. "But we found ourselves isolated," he said, according to the US President Barack Obama's reluctance to come good "red line" threat to Damascus, where chemical weapons are used.

"Now we have lost our influence and we do not know where we are going," said the diplomat.

Russia seems to have the same opinion, its assessment of Paris. In early October Alexei Pushover head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Russian Duma, expressed his belief that France is no longer important in the region.

"In Russia, no one is talking about the French role anymore," he said. "We're talking about the United States and our contacts with Washington, though."

Change attitudes Assad

Worldwide for the Syrian strategy towards consensus tends to neutralize the Islamic State team, even if it means temporarily playing in the hands of the Syrian regime.

Washington has softened his position toward Assad (who was given the red carpet treatment in Moscow last week).

German Chancellor Angela Terkel also showed that Assad might be included in future negotiations on a political solution in Syria.

However, France remains strongly opposed to Assad for the legitimacy of the failed policy of supporting moderate rebels in Syria does not stop Paris France forging line, the Assad regime is directly responsible for the crisis in Syria and France wants They are neither Assad nor the team. "

"Our fiasco in Syria

Conservative opposition in France concerned about the French role worsens.

Two former prime ministers, who are both angling to become the right-wing opposition party, Nicolas Sarky, "Republicans" in the 2017 presidential election, called for a significant change in the direction of the candidate.

Who was also foreign minister between 2011 and 2012, Alan JUMP ,, then-President Nicolas Sarky wrote a blog post on October 24, titled "Our Syrian Fiasco.

"I think it's time for us to eat some humble pie and sit at the negotiating table in Geneva, Bashar al-Assad," he wrote. "Maybe we can save a little face."

In mid-September and another former Prime Minister of France Francois Dillon has called for a new diplomatic line and restore the friendly diplomatic relations with Russia, which has discredited so crazy in recent years. "

"France seems to be out of the game," he wrote in his diary. "It is time for France to reconsider diplomatic strategy."

Laws Rudy Sallies, the centrist party UDI and former member of the French Foreign Affairs, wrote in September also need to change.

"The French government is quite simply that still believes in defeating DASHING [Arabic acronym used French politicians on the squad] and Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship, at the same time an opportunity," he wrote.

"This is destructive and blinkers diplomatic posture may continue to isolate 

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Cannes Mayor invites individuals help after deadly floods

Mayor glamorous resort of Cannes, France to call the film and music stars in the world on Wednesday to help rebuild the city after he was hit by deadly flooding earlier this month.

David Snarling said that the postal address of the known supporters of the city, which is home to the leading film festival in the world each summer, as well as a series of events in the entertainment industry.

"I will send letters to our visitors the great Sharon Stone, manufacturers, all of the Cannes Film Festival jury presidents to find ways to finance the repair of the city," said the newspaper Le Parisian.

Stone has AIDS charity am Far, who placed a high profile Gala Film Festival ambassador.

"It will send an online video in English showing the scale of the disaster. I do request for funds because there are suffering real economic and social catastrophe risk," he added.

Storms and floods along the French Riviera killed at least 20 people in early October which was described as "apocalyptic" scenes.

Up to 180 mm (seven inches) of rain fell from just over three hours at night, turning the streets of glamorous Cannes, Nice and Tibetans garbage-strewn rivers and run several cars into the sea.

Cannes was the worst blow of all, accounts for 40 percent of the damage, "said Snarling.

He said 400 companies have been affected, and that the town hall had an account reconstructing nearly € 45 million ($ 50 million).

"It is very important that tourism will continue, because it is half of our income and our main source of employment," he added.

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French Court to annul the Femen topless protest the acquittal of Notre Dame

Of the eight women in the acquittal of the group Topless Femen activists protest at the Notre Dame in Paris two years ago, it was taken French appeal court on Thursday.

Feminist mix with crowds of visitors queuing to enter the 12th century church undefiled 2013 - the day after the resignation of Pope Benedict - before flying suitcases painted with slogans such as "Pope No More" and "Get lost, homophobia.

Fighting Femen women, some of them were slapped in the face angry Catholic group before security guards at the church, the case had been protesting against the ground to undermine the place of worship, during which they will touch the bells of the cathedral, with wooden sticks.

"In this case, the real victims were activists who were attacked by the Notre Dame security personnel," One of the women, Elvira Charles, told reporters. "We were just enjoying our right to free speech."

Paris court also confirmed the fines suspended two members of the security staff of the Mother of God and acquitted the other.

Nine Femen women participating in the protest were acquitted by a French court in September 2014 One of them died in the first court decision.

Notre Dame, stands on the island in the middle of the Seine River in central Paris, which annually visited by millions of tourists and religious devotees. It has been equipped with a new giant bells in time to celebrate the 850 anniversary

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French foreign minister's son seeks US arrest warrant

For the French foreign minister's son facing criminal charges in the United States on charges that have passed bad checks in Las Vegas Casino, according to the French weekly Le Point report.

Thomas Fabians, the eldest son of the French Foreign Minister, Laurent Fabians, the most wanted American, Le Point said.

According to the arrest warrant, The Fabians wrote bad checks worth more than $ 3.5 million to cover his gambling debts made May 15, 2012 at night.

May 16, 2012, his father, Laurent Fabians, the official French foreign minister.

As a warrant issued in May 2013 result, the youngest Fabians risk arrest, but if you press the United States for Nevada Clark County spokesman told AFP.

Fabians, 33, who runs a financial consulting firm, allegedly spent millions of dollars in the casino and in the past has been investigated in 2013 for fraud and money laundering through shady real estate deal.

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English-speaking women to question the Libya Islamic Jihad weapons state

English jihadists women use social media to try to attract Western Muslims to join the Islamic state in Libya, a new front in the fight against terrorism is only 400 miles of coastline in Europe.

Three women in the native language is not English, were followed for months by the Institute of Strategic Dialogue, the brain center, based in the UK, and it is believed that the British. They say that they have lived in the country ravaged by war in North Africa, at least since the beginning of the summer.

Using social networking platforms such as Twitter and e-mail programs are encrypted and Surespot and Telegram variety, three have been in contact with hundreds of supporters and the road to Syria through the 500-mile border with Turkey has been further restrictions announced the Libya trip, the best way to join the so-called caliphate Isis.

Isis was in Libya for more than a year and live in the country of the greatest forces in the Middle East. The group is based in the northern coastal city of Sirte, the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's birthplace, but also have a basic education, according to the capital, Tripoli west.

Melanie Smith ISD researcher and expert on jihadist Western women said that women traveling to Libya to begin a new life figures Isis represented a turning point.

"When we see the immigrant movement, which represents the body [Isis] try to establish their territory and nation building, not only to fight and conquer the region. [And] will consolidate more territory, the more you fill the ground, the harder it is for it to be accordingly, "he said.

In late June, a woman who calls herself Um [sister] unknown wrote: "Come to Libya. Hijra [religious migration] is not only Shaam [Syria] now. Libya needs as well."

On the same day, he added: "5 Hijra brothers made about a month ago, and it all Shaheed [martyr] ... If the Mujahideen in Libya !!!!"

Twitter, Umm an unknown account worked for almost two years before the suspension. He said he came to Libya in June 19, 2015, posted a link to a variety of events in Libya and had connections with the English fighter controlled by Libya and two other English-speaking women intend to be parties.

A second extremist goes by the name Umm Asiyah said Ask.fm, online forums questions, because he went to Libya, he said. "To live according to Sharia law [] of Allah" it. He also wrote about leaving his family on 2 July pain, he wrote: "Every time I hear that my mother die of Allah Darul kufr [disbelief land] voice."

A week earlier, she wrote that Libya still was not so hard, for example, travel to Turkey.

The third root, Umm Mus'ab says that arrived in Libya in May 2015, telling his supporters to comment on life in Libya responds: "It is," Come to the land where no one will ever see your face. It is mind-bogglingly great.

Although none of the suspended accounts now there is no clear link to the previous existence of the United Kingdom, Smith said other evidence indicated the British associations.

"The type of familiar phrases they use is quite common among women in the United Kingdom will be followed by other countries to Syria and Iraq ?. language very similar, very similar jargon and references"

Smith added that social media networks have been "very British heavy" and relates to the defense of British jihadists known abroad and extremists within the UK.

This week, from East London, who lives in the capital jihad Raqqa, Syria, the self-proclaimed Isis, he encouraged his followers to go to Libya. The woman, who is in his early 20s and Pakistani heritage, seen as a widow, her husband was killed in mid-July.

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"How many brothers in Turkey RN, can not go home and can not get to ... Make your visa and go to #IS to #Libya," he wrote on Twitter, adding that "we need to communicate better."

Smith said the study trend with Libya, as a new website has grown extremists. "They [the jihadists] to speak Libya as a new wall, and as an extension of the caliphate. And it seems that the game plan [terrorist attack] will go through Libya to Europe. So, close to Libya is at the forefront of North Africa are geographically quite disturbing."

From the fortress of Sirte, Isis pushed along the east coast and the west and south of the Sirte Basin, the largest concentration of Libyan oil. More than a dozen sites have been invaded engineers were killed and at least nine kidnapped.

The second objective is about Sabrat, west of Tripoli area. This area belonged to the Islamist militia Ansar al-Sharia, a group Washington accuses US ambassador Chris Stevens in Benghazi killing 2012 until he declared his belief in Isis.

According to Sabrat, a former military warehouse outside the city, volunteers are trained, so much so that to leave Iraq, Syria and Tunisia. Tunisian government said that the attackers thought shook tourists Museum of Bardo and Sousse Beach Resort this year in the capital have been trained on this basis.

Isis has increased, because the Libyan government will struggle to force led by Islamists, Dawn Libya, who won last year in Tripoli, plunging the country into civil war. Sirte is located along between government forces units recognized in eastern Libya and the dawn of the West, both of which are struggling isolated clashes with Isis strife.

Libya reports indicate that foreign volunteers flocking Isis in Tunisia and sub-Saharan Africa. There are also indications that many British volunteers Isis move to Syria, via Tunisia and Libya, where they trained before going to Turkey to have crossed into Syria. The road, which makes it harder to detect up to hundreds of thousands of British tourists who flock to Tunisia. However, this is the first evidence that British chooses to stand in the same Libya.

The British government spokesman said. "The UK advises against all travel to Libya who are traveling, for some reason, it poses a serious threat to people seeking to receive. To participate in terrorist activities abroad should be no doubt that it will take the strongest possible measures to protect our national security.

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Seoul, Tokyo bickering days before the three-way summit with China

Let it ever states of North East Asia, most vanilla spice up diplomatic activities: Meet-and-greet, photo opportunity ridden international summit.

Only days before the leaders of South Korea, Japan and China are to meet in Seoul this weekend, but still not formally established event, South Korea and the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs avoids social issues, even diplomats barbed leaked tidbits reporters backstage.

Bickering confused some observers, because although these summits often lack the material is of high symbolic significance of these powerful neighbors land set aside their many differences and meetings of leaders. China and Japan No. 2 and 3 of the largest economies in the world are. South Korea and Japan are strong allies of the United States and the diplomatic and military stronghold in Washington an unstable region. All three are very concerned that North Korea's nuclear bomb ambitions.

The problem this week, North East Asia, as it often seems that history, particularly in Seoul and Tokyo, the inability to resolve disputes arising from Japan's brutal colonial rule in Korea the early 20th century.

This is the first official meeting at this level in Seoul and Tokyo 3½ years. It is also another step in the slow refresh exchanges with Japan in Beijing after the rupture of relations 2012 Tokyo nationalization of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea of ​​Japan controls but claimed by China.

a day after they both met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. However, Japanese government spokesman said on Tuesday that he did not know whether such a proposal.

Newspapers in Japan, said Tokyo had not yet been fulfilled, because the pressure bar in Seoul where the Korean women's issues in Japan Japanese army forced into sexual slavery discounts before and during the Second World War that. Many believe that the earlier Japanese to apologize and compensate for its efforts significantly declined in South Korea. This feeling has been exacerbated by widespread recognition that the conservative Abe is whitewashing the atrocities of war Japan.

South Korean Ambassador to Japan Yoo Heung-soo, a speech in Tokyo on Monday called Abe, to make concessions on the issue when he met with the park.

In response, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters that Japan's position on this matter has not changed. " Suga not specify whether this issue will be discussed in the negotiations, but stressed that the summit and the importance of talking.

Among the clashes, Japan's point man Korean affairs Kimihiro Ishikane, with Lee Sang-Duk, met on Tuesday, a senior official in the Foreign Ministry in Seoul in Northeast Asian affairs on the sex slave issue. The result was unclear.

China and Japan have their own historical and territorial issues, but the plan launched last year a diplomatic solution to cure and a brief meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing with Abe.

Good relations between China Seoul to break the order of the President to the park to close ranks with the other democratic leaders symbolize attend a lavish military parade in Beijing last month.

Instead Xi, however, China will be represented in Seoul less affected by Premier Li Keqiang. But Li has focused on the economy, and Beijing says it stopped to revive negotiations on a trilateral trade agreement between the two sides want.

These meetings can be very high, even if the three leaders are only able to build trust and many summits, said Jeff Kingston,and perhaps their territorial and historical issues to postpne the moment to leave," he said. 

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Public debt hits P4.7 M in June

General government debt has increased in value over the second quarter, but improved accounting of the total size of the Philippine economy from the Ministry of Finance data showed yesterday.

Total liabilities of general government amounted to P4.7 trillion in June, up 4.1 percent from P4.5 trillion in the same period last year.

Although the nominal general government debt increased, its size as the gross domestic product (GDP), the percentage dropped to 36.2 percent from 37.3 percent over the same period.

Government debt is a state-wide index liabilities, which include not only national governments and local authorities.

Liabilities from social security institutions, such as the social security system and the civil service security system, and the central bank, through the board of trustees, are also included.

In a statement, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said that the debt ratio falls showed that the Aquino administration "spend budgetary priority order in our house, even amid financial market volatility.

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"The further reduction reflects, as we continue (to) runs a tight ship - important especially sailing through these uncertain times," he added.

A smaller percentage of the government shows that the government has more than enough resources to meet its obligations in the future. Purisima said that the index has taken a downward spiral "since 2010.

Economic data showed this was confirmed, from 42.2 percent in 2010, the general government debt of GDP has been steadily declining 41.4 percent in 2011, 40.6 percent in 2012 to 39.2 percent in 2013, 36.4 per cent last year.

Quarterly data have not been index.

In nominal government debt increased due to higher foreign liabilities of the national government. The data showed that this segment rose P193.2 billion between foreign liabilities increased value from the impact of peso depreciation.

This was partially offset by lower debt LGU, which is three percent immersed in the P67.5 billion in June showed.

Cid TEROSON, economist of the Asian and Pacific University, said that the debt-to-GDP decline should help make the Philippines attract more investment.

(H) gives the impression that the Philippines is a haven for business and investment worth more to obtain credit from international organizations, "said TEROSON text message.

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Index managed to grow despite the sell-off

Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEI) managed to stay above the 7300 mark, despite the selloff.

The main composite index closed 1.36 points higher at 7325.76, but the broader index of all shares fell 1.61 points, or 0.03 percent, to finish at 4201.54.

The turnover value reached P6.76 billion, down edged advancers, 91 72. Fifty-four shares remained unchanged.

"Profit Takers almost dominated the trading session, but at the last minute bargain hunters finally decided the day. However, given the value of the low turnover, it seems that most investors were simply abandoned and choose to wait out the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan meeting this week of the results," Astro Del Castillo first degree Finance Inc. said.

Meanwhile, the NDP and the Clearing Exchange Philippines will have a kind of regular trading, clearing and settlement on November 17 and 20 after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that all settlements in the Philippines and the benefits (PhilPaSS) will operate those dates.

November 17 and 20 previously declared as non-working holiday for the National Capital Region (NCR) Government, because of the APEC meetings.

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"We are grateful for the financial clearance and settlement operations implementation available to the public on November 17 and 20. This expansion enables financial institutions, including PSE CSF continue their normal services to investors and various stakeholders, even when the government offices NCR closed on those dates," said PES President and CEO Hans Sicat.

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MTTC undertakes Scitex

Manila, Philippines - Manila North Tollway Corp. (MNC) from Metro Pacific Investments Corp. Unit (MSIC) by the Subic-Clark-Tarlac expressway (SCTex) work after the end of the Toll Operation Certificate (TOC) from the government.
In addition to disclosure of the Philippine Stock Exchange said yesterday MSIC MNTC got TOC cover operation and maintenance fees SCTex Regulatory Board on 23 October.
MNTC awarded for the management, operation and maintenance of 94 kilometers SCTex crossed Bataan, Pampanga and Tarlac provinces during the January contract pricing challenge.
Operational and functional MNTC arrangement conveys a right to control and manage SCTex 33 years and BCDA be exempt from paying the P34 billion debt of Japan International Cooperation Agency to build a highway.
To challenge price MNTC offered a cash amount of P3.5 billion, including 12 percent value-added tax BCDA except 50-50 gross income.
MNTC The Tollway infrastructure giant hand MSIC is the North Luzon Expressway concessionaire.
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In Tollway, MSIC involved in other businesses, such as health care, manufacturing and distribution of electricity and water utility.
"Our team looks forward to world class and seamless transfer NLEx SCTex our drivers are implemented. We remain committed to providing a safe, comfortable journey to our drivers," Ramoncito Fernandez, the parent company MNTC FIC Metro Pacific Tollway Corp. the president said.
He added that the contract continues to consolidate its leading Metro Pacific Philippines toll industry.

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Gulf could see the unbearable heat of 60 degrees from 2071, the study requirements

A new study has shown that continued warming temperatures may develop a potentially lethal environment for those who live in the Persian Gulf.

The authors used for business-as usual climate model, which means that there are changes in years. Due to the shallow water area, bright sunshine, low height and cod are particularly vulnerable to high temperatures and humidity.

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The human body can be a little more comfortable for six hours, the temperature and the humidity hovering near 35 ° C, which scientists refer to as the wet bulb temperature. This is not a cooling effect.

Even though the temperature does not seem like something very shocking, this issue is when this temperature for days at a time.

But especially important in the design is that in this region, temperatures can top 60 ° C in summer somewhere between 2071 and 2100. While this is, of course, is an extreme, the authors indicate that the temperature is above 45 ° C may be at some point rate.

"Our results show a very specific regional hotspot where climate change significantly reduce absence, can dramatically affect the living conditions of people in the future," the study reads in part.

The problem is that our body has to sweat to keep cool, but when the temperatures get too hot and dehydrated, our bodies can not make it very dangerous. Typically, the elderly or very young are the most vulnerable, but the temperature in this study, even young and healthy will be exposed.

While along the Red Sea and the coast of Jeddah and Mecca, the temperature will be a little softer, the authors argue that the region is still possible to see the maximum temperature of 55 C.

Of particular concern is the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, where two million people may be continuous participation in the heat all day.

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GOP Round 3: Here's what you need to know for Democratic candidates

There is an angry young man aged eternal mature surgeon and politician. Hispanic flashlight is at home in English and one Englishman who speaks Spanish at home. And that, according to the guy preening reality show.

Some of the other birds of a feather flock to the Democratic presidential debate stage in Boulder, Colorado.

Here is a field guide for applicants in the main tournament on Wednesday night on CNBC:

Donald Trump:

Key features: The billionaire real estate developer, writer and TV star with the slogan: "You're fired!"

Quick sketch:

-giou wealthy builder of the New York City borough of Queens

-Prospered In the family business while studying economics at Pennsylvania State University

- "Donald" has gained a reputation as a developer of thin Manhattan hotels, skyscrapers and golf courses in the world

-Considered Reform Party presidential election in 2000; flirted with offering the GOP in 2012

-Starred Reality television show "The Apprentice" and "Celebrity Apprentice"

It is also worth:

Champion is rich enough to pay for his campaign - and boasting about it - but 74,000 donors showered almost $ 4 million dollars in small contributions, July to September.

Is Trump is for you?

Maybe so, if you want to chairman, says what he thinks, even if people take offense

Maybe not to the president, who has experience as an elected official.

Some other distinctive aspects:

-Build Wall along the Mexican border to stop illegal immigration

-Deport All illegal immigrants, USA; It makes what he calls "good," that legally eturn

-to set high rates of imports from China, Mexico and the United States to seek better treatment

In short:

Underdog policy. Celebrity. Billionaire.

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Ben Carson:

Key features: Renowned neurosurgeon children, whose life story was made into a TV movie.

Quick sketch:

-Raised Detroit or separated impoverished mother

-29 Year director of children's neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, now retired

-First Surgeon successfully separate twins joined at the head

-Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

-Improved Conservative credentials with political comments 2013 National Prayer Breakfast

It is also worth:

Carson said that the scientific theory of evolution is based on the incredible tales. " He supported the creationist beliefs on the basis of the Seventh-day Adventist faith. Impressive silent Carson said he was hot tempered teenager tried to stab friend, but woke up with variability and change.

Is Carson for you?

Maybe so, if you want a doctor to determine the health care policy in the nation.

Maybe not, if you are looking for someone with political experience and savvy rhetoric. Carson once compared the health care law President Barack Obama to slavery.

Some other distinctive aspects:

-to apply the same income tax flat fee for all

-Ban Abortion even in cases of rape or incest.

-Add A balanced budget amendment to the Constitution

In short:

Christian conservative. Doctor. Only African-American candidate.

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Adele No.1 position

With shiny blond bob and peat percentage Adele made a spectacular comeback yesterday.

The lone singer came out of the shadows to promote the long-awaited new song - and sent fans to the process of collapse.

It was up to 3 hours to launch a series of radio interviews with all the main morning show played a new song Hello.

Interviews provided fans with a first look at life because it has taken a step back from music to raise his son, Angelo, has three.

Almost immediately the beginning of the 27-year trend of the world on Twitter and millions logged on to watch the video accompanying music on the Internet, which was released after a slick PR campaign to maximize hold.

Many fans also were quick to praise a slimmer silhouette, which the Daily Mail can reveal contributed to a special diet.

In an interview with Nick Grimshaw on Radio 1, Radio 2 Chris Evans, while commercial stations, including magic, Capital and Heart FM spoke about his life since the last release of the music, the name of the theme Bond movie Skyfall in 2012.

Adele described motherhood as "wonderful" and said that the mother was the main thing in her life "- but she refused attempts to write an album about it, because it was" boring ".

He also did to the child's father, Simon konecki point, for example, your boyfriend, correcting reports were married secretly.

He talked about his desire to stay out of the limelight and said he finds fame "very scary" and "toxic". "It's very beautiful and very convincing, but it also does not last," he added.

The star confirmed the news ekatommyrion £ 50 ($ 113M NZD) its fate has not changed - saying that the only difference in her life was the fact that most of the stores Waitrose rather than Tesco and bought a better TV.

However, he admitted almost quit on the third album, called 25, because he felt that he had lost the ability to write songs. "I felt that I was never to finish this record. I wanted to quit because I could not do it and I thought I'd run out of ideas and I simply lost the ability to write a song."

She stressed, however, and on the album - will be released on November 20 - and it is likely that there will be a real success if the general reaction is anything to go by.

Fans described it as "beautiful" and "outrageous" and said the singer, who had vocal surgery, 2011 was the "old voice".

The singer looked radiant and healthy as he made whirlwind visits to London yesterday elegant black suit with a mirror heels.

Mail can reveal that the food delivery service pack Pure diet will help you keep in shape.

A source said: "This is a mom now has to keep energy levels up, but is not interested in exotic diet or trying to be very weak, but she is very smart and she got herself a personal trainer through too much.".

Diva, which is invented

• short-term assets of £ 50 Adele, twice that of the individual members of One Direction

• 30m copies of the second album has sold a total of 21 since its release in 2011

• 21 4.75m copies sold in Britain, the fourth best-seller in the UK albums of all time

• 6 Grammy awards won by 21 in 2012, equaling the record for most awards Beyonce won the female artist in one night

• 210 Number of weeks worked as the album's Top 40

• 1 Oscar for the title song of the 2012 Bond film Skyfall - the only Bond theme to win an Academy Award

• 1m followers Instagram huddled within 24 hours of opening a new account on social media

• £ 1,000 prize given to each employee, including trainees and cleaning up after 21 XL Recordings went seven times platinum in the UK

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Matt Heath: Shower company shows a strong egalitarianism New Zealand

Last week my morning radio show, we asked John Key "Thank you for your honesty our questions. We ask everyone who comes to our show. In fact, the Prime Minister said, it makes me proud to be a Kiwi, and I'll tell you why. But first, here is:

1. Is drunk, intoxicated or twanged the last month?

2. Did you ever kill an animal larger than insects?

3. You pushed a man?

4. Was Mary really a virgin?

5. Does your trim down?

6. Do you ever do Wees in the shower?

7. Have you ever stolen anything?

8. Have you ever sent a pic of a bird?

9. Wendy Petrie sexy?

10. Have you fed the chickens in the last month?

We have put dozens of people and caused very little noise. It changed when they put them into PM.

It was blowing all over the world.

Back at our house when the accused is a youthful lack of respect for the Prime Minister's office, even treasonous. Overseas reaction was more positive. The BBC featured questions like "amazing" and the US last week Tonight host John Oliver said that "the best policy conferences ever." Who it is or has been a huge compliment or massive, sarcastic insult. Hard to say.

In any case, I think that our issues are valid. They reveal the deep things about important people. As far as how you respond, what to say.

Andrew Little, Rachel Hunter and Nana Mahuta not like to answer questions, but strange Al Yankovich Ali Williams, Russell Brand, Grant Robertson Prime Minister liked. Does this mean that Hunter and little people like? Maybe. Definitely I see similarities between Williams and Prime Minister.

It is obvious that the whole problem for more analysis. Let's crunch the data.

Little was drunk or under the influence twangered "over the past month, had a key. Little believes that Mary was truly innocent, and there is no primary. Lights!

Each actor, comedian and musician we interviewed had a same-sex Pash, not athletes. Even sweet, sparkling Irene Van Dyke. Assuming that all were honest, they face sexual division between art and sport.

None of the Labour Party candidates we interview trim them down, and 50 percent of our respondents National Party is doing. Is this symptomatic of the need to work behind the scenes to settle whether the national picture is too focused? Hard to say. Grant Robertson Labour Party, but sometimes trimming. Maybe it will be a leadership challenge or centralized agenda reference platform?

Nearly everyone we interviewed became Wees shower. Although many customers abroad do not know what is "Wees.

Everyone we talked to had stolen anything, except time. Everyone thinks Wendy Petrie is sexy, in addition to 50 percent who do not know who he is.

Every person under 30 has sent a pic bird above 30 at. It is a deep technological demographic changes taking place in New Zealand society sexual? Auckland University is welcome to join our scientific data.

But it was disrespectful to us to ask these questions of the Prime Minister?

I have great respect for the Prime Minister's Office. It is the largest in the country. Our leaders are democratically elected by the smallest corrupt country on earth. But this is New Zealand means to treat everyone equally. If Stephen "Beaver" Donald has to answer to our questions, so there is no PM.

That's the key happily answered and even agreed to return to the show before Christmas should cause you to be proud to be a kiwi. How long survive journalist and then asks Putin never pashed man? North Korea will be shot when he asked Kim Jong Un for manscaping habits.

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Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian calls to their divorce

Lamar Odom and Chloe Guardianship, not only still married - they are married, according to court documents submitted by Wednesday.
The news comes despite the age of the couple are planning to divorce them before millions of viewers and keep up with the Guardianship. "
Odom - who is recovering in a hospital in Los Angeles after found unconscious in a brothel in Nevada this month - and the reality Guardianship filed divorce papers in Los Angeles Superior Court during the summer, but the paperwork was sitting in the courtyard of the pipeline, because if not it would never be signed by the judge.
Laura Passer, an application Guardianship's lawyer asked the judge on Tuesday to withdraw a request for a divorce. The report issued Wednesday - which means that there are more cases of divorce. Dismissal identifies as Guardianship Chloe Guardianship Odom, married name.
As a former professional basketball star, Guardianship wife - who was at his side Odom ever since I moved to Las Vegas Crystal Love Ranch, Nevada, two weeks in the hospital - is able to make decisions about medical care Odom.
Guardianship has made his first public statement on Tuesday to thank the doctors and Well-wishers for their support.
About: Sponsor Khloe Guardianship Lamar Odom, thanks for "Endless Prayers"
"This last week has been incredibly difficult," Guardianship posted on its website. "You can never be prepared for a similar experience, but love and endless prayers Lamar got the power in me to their loved ones outpouring would be difficult to bear."
Odom had several drugs in his system when he was found unconscious Love Ranch $ 75,000 after a few days of the country, with two women. He regained consciousness last week and was able to talk about Chloe Guardianship, who worked beside his bed, sources told NBC News "sister network E!
A source close to the couple told E! that there are no immediate plans for Odom to be discharged from hospital in Los Angeles, where he is reportedly improving.
"Every day a little better, but still has a large-scale studies of cognitive and motor functions, that one can not make a definitive diagnosis yet," E! the source said Wednesday, as the saying goes. "It is more consistent day after day."

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Tarantino joins NYC struggle against police violence

Tarantino joins NYC struggle against police violence

Oscar-winning director Quentin Tarantino joined hundreds of protesters waving signs, shouting through loudspeakers and march along the city's streets on Saturday to protest police violence in the country.

"I am a person with a conscience," said Tarantino, who flew in from California for the event. "And if you think is murder, then you should rise up and stand on it. I'm here to say I'm on the side slain."

The armed man was smoking Audience: NYPD

The team gathered in Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan to Washington Square Park before marching about two miles along Sixth Avenue. Protesters walked past a line of policemen blocked one lane for them. As they advanced, people with loudspeakers shouting comrades killed by the stories like the other waved placards with pictures of the dead, mostly young black men, and the dates and places of their deaths.

The event was the last of three demonstrations, group Riseup October was held in New York this week. Speakers at the demonstration said they want the justice of people killed by the police.

Sharpton pays tribute to slain NYPD officer

Temaki Williams walked hand in hand with academic and activist Cornel West, one of the organizers. Her son, La Reko Williams was killed by police in 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. A federal jury ruled that the police officer Charlotte of Mecklenburg, who do not face criminal charges, the use of force, and awarded her $ 500,000.

However, he said, money is not a substitute for justice.

No foul play is suspected synagogue fire

"It was not worth the price of my son's life," he said. "It is a wound that will not heal."

The opposition has come a heightened awareness at the national level often contested relations between the police and the people they serve. New York's mayor and police commissioner said that you are serious about establishing sensible reforms to build trust between the police and the community.

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Meet Hawkeye, 5-year-old photographer, who landed a National Geographic and the new book

Meet Hawkeye, 5-year-old photographer, who landed a National Geographic and the new book

Hawkeye Huey, Seattle photographer whose work has been published in National Geographic and Instagram accounts are divided into 100 Rolling Stone, a capital increase to publish his first book of photographs called up a portrait of the American West. "

And it's only five.

His son by National Geographic photographer Aaron Huey, Hawkeye - yes, it's his real name - got its start, take a picture about a year ago, while on a trip with his father.

The five-year-old photographer Hawkeye Huey and his dad Aaron Huey

Courtesy of Aaron, Huey

Aaron Huey and Hawkeye: like father, like son.

"We were the only father and son running our first big trip away from his mother, led Seattle to Salton Sea in Southern California to do, and sleeping, blanket fortress," said Aaron Huey TODAY.com.

"There disc, I decided it would be fun to have this trip Hawkeye camera, because it is how you spend most of your time looking at the world."

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Actress Maureen O'Hara in "Miracle on 34 Street died 95

Actress Maureen O'Hara in "Miracle on 34 Street died 95

Maureen O'Hara flame Hair Irish film star who appeared in classics ranging from the grim "How Green was my Valley" exaltation "Miracle on 34 Street and unforgettable bantered with John Wayne in several movies, has died. It was the 95th

O'Hara died in her sleep in their homes in Boise, Idaho, said Johnny Nicolet, and long-time director.

"He passed peacefully surrounded by his family celebrating love and listen to music from your favorite movie Life" quiet man ', his family said in a statement.

Picture: Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara arrives at the 6th Annual Hollywood Awards bosses and Highland Center in Los Angeles on November 8, 2014 O'Hara, who has appeared in films such as the classic "I'm a quiet and how green was my valley," has died. Chris Pizzello / Invision via AP file

"As an actress, Maureen O'Hara brought the unyielding strength and sudden sensitivity to every role he played. Characters were edgy and fearless as it was in real life. He was also proud of Ireland and has spent his entire life shared heritage and culture of the Emerald Isle with world, "said the family biography.

O'Hara came to Hollywood in 1939 to star in "hunchback of Notre Dame" and went into a long career.

During the film, which became known as the Queen of Technicolor, the camera's love affair with stiff hair, pale complexion and fiery nature prosperity.

After Hollywood begins with "Lady" and some small films RKO, which was borrowed from 20th Century Fox to play the beautiful young daughter in 1941 the story of a family in the mines, "How Green was my Valley".

"How Green was my Valley" went on to win five Oscars for best picture and best director John Ford, Orson Welles and defeated the "Citizen Kane", among others. It was the first of many films by Ford, who is angry nature seemed to melt your stay in the direction of the series.

Popularity "How Green was my Valley" O'Hara confirmed status as a Hollywood star. RKO, and Fox share the contract and the most successful films were not the fox.

This will include the "Miracle of 34 g, 1947 classic Christmas story, which O'Hara was skeptical mother, and among those who admired Edmund Gwenn as a man who thought he was Santa Claus little Natalie Wood.

Other films include the costume drama "The Harrow Fox (Rex Harrison, 1947)? Comedy "sitting pretty" (Clifton Webb, 1948)? And the sports comedy "Father was a Fullback (Fred Macmurray, 1949).

With Ford Rio Grande »1950 O'Hara became the favorite actress of Wayne. The five most successful films was "quiet man", 1952, also directed by Ford, which along Wayne blow blow classic Donnybrook.

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4 starting strategies ZinePak founder Kim Kaupe

4 starting strategies Zine Pak founder Kim Kaupe

Zine Pak, one of the top 30 of our beginners to watch in 2014, is a publishing platform that works with high-profile celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, "creating products contents and organizes live events, the super fans measure and customers. The founders of Brittany Kodak and Kim Taupe is equally passionate about music and entertainment and popular culture, as consumers, are therefore directed $ 3 million in annual revenue and a successful forum Shark Tank, which led to a partnership in comparison with sharks Robert Heaver and Lori Greener. Taupe sat down with us to talk about innovation and motivation. Here are some of the best tips and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Get uncomfortable.

"I tell my staff all the time, if you are uncomfortable once a week, then you are quite innovative. If you are afraid you push something, do something wrong. I think that it is inconvenient to constantly do something."

Make a change.

"I think it's just boring, do not expect someone else to do it if you really want something ... there is a" they. " We have to do something about it, "or" we will fix it. "And how is what they are? This is like an imaginary being. You are one. If you want to see something or want a product or service, it is up to you to make or build.

Listen and learn.

Kaupe explains that the best network is not about the future to enjoy, but to find common ground. "They learn to walk with someone and say," Hi, my name is Kim. "And no, I can get from you or what you can do for me. It's more, I want to hear your story and I want to hear your struggle ... it's a big part of entrepreneurship. "

Always ask "why."

Kaupe says that in 2008, some industries, such as music and book publishing fights, he knew that the demand has decreased, but something has changed for the consumer. He is looking for these differences lead to real change. "What they do not get, let's watch and see ... if you're going to ask someone to take your car to buy something, give them something better you can not download it," he says. "You get the" why "to listen."

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15 Surprise Mergers need technology that can happen, no, but

15 Surprise Mergers need technology that can happen, no, but

In 2005, when Facebook was only a year, but it can still be called The Facebook, co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has offered to sell the startup social media, MySpace for $ 75 million. This is a moron changes in today's technology unicorn explosion. Deal or No Deal, "MySpace general manager Chris De Wolfe not. A year later, Zuckerberg tried again. This time, prevent zero, so the price of $ 750 million. No dice. De wolf again refused.

Now Facebook is $ 274000000000 company and MySpace are ... uh, I can not remember, either.

$ 3000000000 cash offer from Facebook Snap chat another proposal worth buying, that got shot down. Snap chat co-founder and CEO Evan Spiel ignored cockily Zuckerberg from 2013 proposal, brushing it off as a means of "some short-term profit." Smart move Spiel. Today Snap chat, now used for much more than just sexting, worth about $ 16000000000 and boast about 100 million active users every day. Not bad, even if he has a ways to go to catch up with Facebook, which continues to push the trendy features Snap chat it.

About: Snap chat as Facebook, now has 4 billion video views every day

For a quick search for other industrial technology acquisition proposal put forth in vain, for better or worse, check on sales Company Website Empire fins info graphic.

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Mail links This franchise is not exactly send it content

Franchise players is a businessman Q & A interview column for a few Spotlight franchise. If you are a franchise advice and tips to share, franchise-mail players@entrepreneur.com.

Pa pules, Kevin had a nice place, life - is director of the company, with 300 employees. But the desire to start their own business was split and selected two franchises after the connection. "I am a born leader, and I like to make decisions in this regard. I like to be in control," he says. "Without political office or corporate useless bureaucracy, everything is moving very fast." The plates also had some other things going for it: a solid savings, family chock full of advice to small business people and the patience needed to protect against the success of this last point was important. Papule had to fill out income for many years and pose a privilege motivated workforce but what he calls the "work ethic" helped. The ultimate business took off and have not looked back.

Kevin papule

Image credit: Kevin papule

Name: Kevin papule

The franchise includes: Postal Connections Mechanics burg, Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg.

How long have you owned the franchise;

Six years next January.

About Your franchiser should give you the tools to succeed

Why franchise;

Ideas and procedures already in place, training and includes detailed network and the camaraderie that started.

What to do before become a franchise owner?

I was the IT manager of 300 employees in the company.

Why choose this particular franchise?

It was the right application at the right time. My dream has been replaced by good-time property companies. It would be wise to save the money that all the ingredients fall into place - plus, I come from a family of small business owners so the tip was plentiful and easy to obtain.

How do you rate has gone before officially open for business?

I spent $ 15,000 for a franchise fee of $ 100,000 to business acquisitions and $ 25,000 marketing materials and signs - $ 140,000 in total.

Where do you get most of your tips / do most of your research?

I got most of my counsel from a family (there are a lot of small business owners in my immediate and extended family - I have blood!) I use the Internet like no other to define the market and to help me build my business plan. I called a lot of franchise owners the message communications and competition (UPS Store, independent of mailbox owners, and others) with questions and answers and comparing alarming numbers list.

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What was the most unexpected challenges to open its franchise;

For me, I had work to do acting in a financially sustainable way of business. Initially, work was slow, so to supplement their income with some other companies. However, over time, the systems and procedures used for mail connections began to interfere with my work ethic; and now after five years, I do not have time for anything else!

What advice do you have for people who want to have their privilege?

I love the freedom it gave me. I am a born leader, and I like to make decisions in this regard. I like to control. In addition to political office or corporate useless bureaucracy, everything moves very quickly. There is nothing to prevent you convert your dreams into reality. But do not come easily - put in tons of time, but it's all worth it. I love the possibilities offered me the franchise.

What are you and your business future?

Now I'm squeezing every opportunity to take advantage of the business dynamics through appropriate marketing and accounting. It's like a simplified operations, and built their customer base, networking and sales. I learned so much from these efforts, and I love it! What's next? More culture more learning and, hopefully, more successful. Looking for the implementation of the interests and knowledge of my 3D printing in this business, and so on.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Variations and Features

a. Sigma
Alternative Baleno basis obviously gets the most basic provisions. In terms of design, gets body colored door handles, ORVMs, bumpers, trunk spoiler, and rear combination lamps with LED. It's almost the same story inside; refrain from any entertainment devices and the comfort and convenience of getting central locking, front electric windows, power adjustable headrest of the front seats, AC lines, and accessory shoe.
Read also: Maruti Suzuki Baleno - Date, Price, Features, Functions, and more
However, this investment is not the same fate in the safety section. Maruti Suzuki Baleno the entire line up enough loaded in terms of safety features - including Sigma, which gets protection from theft system, ABS with EBD, dual airbags and belt pretension on the front seats and force limiters, including characterization.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Dashboard
b. Delta (with the exception of Sigma functions)
In addition, provisions for Sigma Delta completes Maruti Suzuki Baleno gets chrome front accent grille, turn indicators ORVMs metal finish interior door handles Audi with FM / MP3 / CD, AUX and USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity and steering wheel controls. She also gets keyless entry, power windows with automatic tracking and pinch protection (front and rear), electric retractable ORVMs and automatic AC.
All it takes is the voice of items to be reverse parking sensors and a rear window wiper, washer and defogger.
It should be noted CVT Suzuki Baleno Maruti offers only decoration Delta.
Read also: Maruti Suzuki Baleno Review
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Back
c. Zeta (In Delta properties)
Moreover, the rules for Delta Zeta-finish aluminum wheels Maruti Suzuki Baleno, lighting, glove box, luggage ROM and legs, multi-information display of the speedometer (with a color TFT) and a leather steering wheel. In addition, the sports investment as well as front fog lights, automatic headlights and auto MIRV darkness. For entertainment, it gets the same functions as the Delta trim Maruti Suzuki Baleno in.
For the comfort and convenience goes, Zeta lining has a telescopic steering wheel, follow me home headlights, front center armrest with storage, height-adjustable driver's seat, and the start button / stop.
d. Alpha (In the delta characteristics)
Characteristics exlcusive to top-end trim Maruti Suzuki Baleno in the list consists of DRLs with LED projector head lamps, reverse parking camera, SmartPlay information and entertainment system, navigation system, voice commands, and Apple Car Play.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Interior
You might be interested to know that Apple Car Play Maruti Suzuki Baleno provision is the first in its category.

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Motorola Droid 2 Turbo offers 2-Day battery life

Motorola Droid 2 Turbo offers 2-Day battery life, with the ability to expand storage: Message 

Motorola Droid 2 Turbo comes. If a large leak and the company planned an event to launch the "latest Android was not quite clear, let the final slip from Verizon Wireless give greater weight to the Droid Turbo 2 existence and 27 October launch - the carrier accidentally put up annoying the upcoming handset on their website as well also reveal more details about the phone.

So far, we have heard that the Motorola Droid 2 Turbo comes with top-of-the-line standards. However, it seems Lenovo-owned company also plans to pick one of the annoying issues paralyzes most of today's smartphones - battery. Droid 2 Turbo reportedly will come with a 2-day long battery life. The phone is also obviously support faster charging, supplying 13 hours of battery life on the phone in just 15 minutes of charging.

The leaked trailer (via Android Central) also confirmed from the previous leaked specifications of the device. The phone was introduced to feature 21-megapixel rear camera and a front camera of 5 megapixels. The device will allow you to use a microSD card to add up to 2TB memory expansion. However, please note that the semiconductor storage companies not to distribute such a large capacity memory card yet. So instead of using the maximum capacity of the material for at least a few more years. The device also comes with a "hardened on the screen," adds trailer.

Remind standards, the previous report stated that "Turbo 2 has a 5.43-inch QHD screen (top of the screen 5.2-inch QHD to the original Turbo) A Snapdragon 810 SoC (MSM8994), 3GB of RAM and an integrated storage options of 32GB and 64GB.

Earlier this month, the company sent the media calls the "latest Android on Tuesday to begin. The company is also expected to launch the Droid Maxx 2 screen. Little is known about the Droid Maxx 2 right now, unfortunately.

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3 soldiers convicted in Venezuela for protest death

The three officers are on trial for the death of a demonstrator shot the police during 2014 in protest against President Nicolas Maduro, prosecutors said Saturday.

The Court held in Caracas, Lieutenant Luis Amaya and Sergeant Luis Reyes Peñaloza JORBA convicted for murder and improper use of a firearm in the mechanical systems of the death of Jose Marquez.

The district court found 27 fee and formally opened an investigation, prosecutors said.

Marquez, 45, died after being beaten after his arrest while filming a mobile phone camera suppression of the National Guard against the demonstrators on 19 February 2014 he was arrested and died in prison.

Forty-three people were killed and about 800 injured in a series of protests against Maduro elected government.

This week, Venezuela has extended a state of emergency along the border with Colombia for another 60 days, saying that the Committee on Civil Liberties restrictions were necessary to combat the smuggling and crime.

Repression came as leaders on December 6 elections amid a severe economic crisis and public disillusionment that have been sent Maduro approval ratings of 20 per cent.

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How to avoid Mexico Bullet Hurricane Patricia

Mexico City: Mexico dodged a bullet when Patricia monster hurricane did not respond to the devastating huge areas of the country a threat. What saved the Mexicans?

Experts say that Mexico was saved from serious injury to a large extent thanks to the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains, which slowed Patricia anger.

Coastal zones are produced in the western coastal state of Jalisco as well sparsely populated fishing village whose residents were evacuated to shelters.

Preventive evacuation by authorities play an important role, together with a lower pressure affect north orbit Patricia.

Patricia rocked the Pacific coast as a huge Category Five hurricane late on Friday, but nearly 24 hours of President Enrique Peña Nieto said that there is no significant damage has been detected.

Dozens of houses were flattened Chameli, a fishing village in Jalisco state, and 250 people were affected by floods elsewhere.

But there was a lot of destruction of the hurricane is expected to put up a record 325 km (200 miles) per hour winds to the coast.

When Patricia struck the coast, the winds decreased to 270 km per hour, and gradually lost momentum as it moved inland.

The Minister Gerardo Ruiz Esparza said Mexico "lucky" that Patricia took a last minute turn and hit the Sierra Madre.

Nature was kind-hearted, "he said.

Uninhabited area

Pier Luigi Vidale professor of climate system science British Reading University, said that the highest winds Patricia radius of 12 kilometers was very small, so it fits well in the space between Campo Acosta and La Barra de Navidad cities.

"This issue is exposure: fortunately, did quite uninhabited coastal area," he said.

Although the next eyewall winds with a maximum radius of 100 kilometers, between two populated places distance was about the same.

Storm directly into the Sierra del cual, just run through uninhabited areas and quickly lost intensity. We could not be more fortunate, "said Vidale.

Patricia also had an impact on the low pressure extending from the country's north-west interaction, Leodegario Sanson said the president of Mexico meteorologist agency.

Low pressure stole some of the hurricane, and acceleration from the northeast of the storm movement of clouds and mountains, Sanson told AFP.

In the last 24 hours, Patricia gradually weakens to a tropical storm, depression and low balance "as it moved northeast, according to the US National Hurricane Center.

The Philippines was not so lucky when Super Typhoon Haiyan, 315 kph winds left more than 7.350 dead or missing when it struck in November 2013th

"Among the countries such as the Philippines and Mexico, conditions are very different," said Jaime Albarran Ascension, meteorologist Mexico Government National Weather Service.

"There are (Philippines), there were many people jostling near the coast and hurricane took them," she said.

But of course Patricia said, houses were built better and was "very good information" population.

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Polls leaders in Haiti have your breath

Port au Prince: Haitians go to the polls today to vote for a new president, after a long contest with 54 candidate countries are notorious for poor countries emphasized the chronic political instability.

There was something a carnival atmosphere in the last days before the vote, the candidates starting with colorful parades and processions in the capital Port-au-Prince and elsewhere last minute trying to get a few precious votes,

Despite the trend Haiti election violence - which many people come to quick mood on the eve of the vote - 10,000 police officers, supported by 5,000 MINUSTAH peacekeepers, stationed in the UN.

"Countries that are friends of Haiti to come after the election that the party support to do business, to invest," said Willem Genisca language teacher at university.

"We will create jobs, it's a beautiful thing."

This optimism is commendable in the country, which could not find the democratic stability in the 30-year Duvalier dictatorship in the end of 1986.

Almost five years after President Michel Martelly took office in the first round of the presidential voice is only one of many recent elections in Haiti - the poorest country in South America - will be held according to schedule.

Martelly, a pop singer new policy, took office in 2011, after a devastating earthquake killed more than 200,000 and left more than 1.5 million live in the streets.

The size is 7.0 earthquake demolished most of the buildings in the capital, including the presidential palace and five years more than 85,000 people are still living in makeshift camps, according to Amnesty International.

"Conditions Dire"

One of the few to emerge from the crowded presidential field is Jude Celestin, the Party LAPEH, which was eliminated in the second round, 2010, after a controversial vote counting that the Organization of American States and is considered the favorite this time.

"This time you will not steal the election," said Morel sponsor Lucksenson noisy demonstration.

But there is growing support of Maryse Narcisse, the doctor and all the activists Fanmi Laval regions.

Narcisse is a powerful and very public support of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide - Haiti, where appropriate. Divisive figure in Aristide returned from exile in 2011, is revered among many in the capital poor.

On foot, by bicycle or crammed into cars, Fanmi Laval parade wound through the crowded streets of Cité Soleil, deeply impoverished slum neighborhood of Port-au-Prince.

"Aristide is our king, president Maryse," chanted the crowd, which packed the car from the leading duo.

"The conditions are terrible ghetto, basic needs are not met," said Pierre Richard Backer.

"This change, President Aristide wanted to achieve, but no one gave him a chance. So tonight we Patriotic Vigil, 6:00 to bring people together, and to respond to the country's mission in the republic."

Democratic progress?

However, the presidential candidates are not a sign of democratic health of abundance, experts say.

A dozen candidates are former legislators or officials of political parties, and many others known in Haiti and the average monthly campaign was lackluster.

Only a handful of candidates have even started a platform that is what you need to do if elected.

Domingo will also vote on the legislative and local taxes series, provide logistical headache for organizers to vote.

"The discussion was superficial. Candidates spoke only in general terms. None of them see that they can work well," said Haitian economist Kesner Pharel.

Who runs from 7 February Martelly will face enormous challenges and the humanitarian situation.

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EU and Balkan leaders hold crisis summit refugees

Brussels: The European Union and Balkan leaders hold emergency talks on the refugee crisis today amid threats from the three front-line members to close their borders, if the northern EU countries stop accepting migrants.

Mini-Summit called by the European Commission President, Jean-Claude Junker, the Group of Eight nations hard hit by the EU, including German Chancellor Angela Terkel heads, plus the leaders of Serbia and Macedonia.

The meeting comes after Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia on Saturday warned they would not allow themselves to become a "buffer zone" for tens of thousands of newcomers flows to Europe.

"All three countries ... is ready, if Germany and Austria and other countries to close their borders (...) we will be ready to close our borders and at the same time very" Bulgarian Prime Minister Boy Boris said after the talks between the leaders of the three Balkan Sofia.

In recent months, a non-EU member Serbia has been swamped with migrants en route from Greece and Macedonia in northern Europe, while Bulgaria and Romania have been much less affected.

Juncker spokesman said Sunday's mini-summit was needed in order to promote greater co-operation "to the unfolding emergency.

In an interview published Sunday in the German newspaper Bild, Junker urged countries to stop handing migrants to neighboring countries in chaotic conditions.

States that it "must take care to maintain orderly procedures and conditions," he said.

"The European Commission hopes that everyone obey the rules of the game, if we do not want to put Schengen at risk," Juncker said, referring to the EU without borders area.

The EU is facing a record arrivals with more than 47,500 people last week to enter Slovenia, which has just two million inhabitants, and 48,000 to enter Greece, which has 11 million inhabitants, according to official data.

With winter looming, Amnesty International warned on Saturday of a humanitarian catastrophe if migrants are stranded at the border.

"Every day counts," Junker told Bild. Without action, we will soon witness families die wretchedly chilly rivers in the Balkans. "

Slovenia is looking for help after becoming the main point of entry into the Scavenge zone after Hungary closed its southern borders with coils of razor wire.

Slovenia has asked Brussels for 140 million euros ($ 155 million), in addition to police backup and logistical support.

He says that if there is not help, it may be necessary to build a barrier in its borders with Croatia.

Human Traffic

An unprecedented 670,000 people mostly fleeing the conflict in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan has been awash in Europe so far this year, the largest movement of its kind since the Second World War.

Most traveling through Turkey, Greece and the Western Balkans, seeking new lives in Germany and other northern EU countries, creating enormous tensions in those countries.

Eight leaders of the 28-nation European Union are invited to the mini-summit, are from Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Romania and Slovenia.

But the meeting highlighted once again the EU is split on how to deal with the crisis.

Division is emerging between those who see the crisis and border security issues, and those who see it primarily as a humanitarian challenge of integration to the need to reallocate refugees from the EU.

Balkans summit will focus on direct operational problems, how to deal with the human tide.

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