Archive for September, 2009

Head the Foreign Ministry of Germany may be pro-Ukrainian party

Posted in Main News on September 26th, 2009 by admin – Be the first to comment

September 27 in Germany's elections to the Bundestag (parliament). For the first time in the history of the country's electoral program of one of the parties recorded that Ukraine could become an EU member. This party has a chance to head the Foreign Ministry in Berlin.

According to Deutsche Welle , on Ukraine in its programs mentioned Two of the six parties – the ruling Social Democrats and the opposition Liberals.

in the election program of the SPD refers to European perspective. True, we mean Eastern Partnership with the neighbors of the European Union and Ukraine is mentioned in the same row with Belarus, Moldova and South Caucasus.

entirely different position of the liberals – the Free Democratic Party (SDP). For the first time in the history of Germany in the electoral program of one of the parties of Germany secured the European perspective of Ukraine. The countries of the Western Balkans have a medium-and long-term to join the EU, which supports the SDP. In the long run, this also applies to Ukraine, – the document says. These words are the same passage from the program of the German liberals in parliamentary elections the EU, which took place in June. read more »

Belarusians asked Medvedev not to awaken in them the guerrillas

Posted in Main News on September 25th, 2009 by admin – Be the first to comment

Representatives of the Belarusian opposition sent an open letter to the President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev , in which they express their protest against the introduction into the territory of Russia's troops (in the part of West 2009).

In our view, the presence of so many troops Russia (6 th, – ed. ) on Belarus is unacceptable, and may be a threat to the independence of our country, – said in a letter to youth leaders Eugene Afnagel and Dmitry Dashkevich, the text of which cites channel 1 1 .

We, the Belarusians – patient and compassionate people. But we also love freedom and are willing to fight for it. Do not bring partisans in Belorussia, Dmitry A., – noted the opposition.

Neither the Russian tsars, nor Bolsheviks regarded our country as an independent state, did not respect its traditions and sovereignty. Your predecessor in the post of President of Russia proposed including Belarus into Russia. Unfortunately, the continuation of this policy, we are seeing today, – stated in the letter. read more »

Gaddafi demanded a permanent right of veto for all members of the UN Security Council

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Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi invited to give a permanent veto all members of the UN Security Council, RIA Novosti reports on Wednesday, September 23.

Speaking in New York from the rostrum of the General Assembly Muammar Gaddafi, raised the question of equality of all nations. According to the leader of Libya, a situation in which a permanent veto on the Security Council has only five permanent member countries of the Council (Russia, United States, China, Britain, France) is unfair and constitutes a political feudalism.

Gaddafi believes that the other ten Security Council members, elected from regional groups for two years, must also obtain permanent membership and permanent right of veto.

Let there be a permanent place in Russia, the United States, other current permanent members, but let it be and from the African Union, the countries of Latin America, the Non-Aligned Movement. read more »

In New York opened the General Assembly of the UN

Posted in Main News on September 24th, 2009 by admin – Be the first to comment

At UN headquarters in New York opened general debate of the 64 th session of UN General Assembly. In this representative forum, which runs until 30 September, was attended by over 120 Heads of State and Government, as well as foreign ministers of UN member states. This sends the channel Vesti .

the GA is the main deliberative organ of the UN. It consists of representatives of all Member States, each of whom has one vote. In 1946, it was composed of 51 States, now – 192. In the late 1940's agenda of the Assembly was devoted mainly to problems of decolonization. Over 60 years, the UNGA greatly expanded the range of issues and now deals with issues of social and economic development, combating terrorism, corruption, drug trafficking and HIV /AIDS, protection of women and children, promotion of fundamental principles of democracy. read more »

The inhabitants of the Horn of Africa threatened by famine

Posted in Main News on September 23rd, 2009 by admin – Be the first to comment

inhabitants of the Horn of Africa threatened by famine. 20 million inhabitants of this region in need of emergency international assistance and this number may increase. Replenish the ranks of dispossessed poor farmers, herders, and urban residents with incomes below the average. This tells the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

In 2009, the Horn of Africa due to lack of rainfall, continuing conflict and the increase in internal migration, poor harvests are expected to exacerbating and already difficult situation of food insecurity in the region – said in a statement by FAO, quoted by UN News Center. read more »