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Monday, October 29, 2012

The Chelsea complaint to the referee for racist abuse


The arbitral controversy at Chelsea Manchester United did not stay on the pitch at Stamford Bridge. The London club has made a formal complaint claiming "inappropriate language" by the referee of the match to two players 'blues'. One of them, as pointed out several British media, could be the Nigerian John Obi Mikel. Although Chelsea has no name and has merely transferred the complaint to the football authorities accusing Mark Clattenburg having used a "bad language" with up to two players. One of them could be Obi Mikel, of Ferguson, manager of Manchester United, said he was lucky not to be sent off during the match. The referee, meanwhile, has promised to cooperate with the investigation. Chelsea ended quite upset with the referee's performance apart from these accusations. The set of Roberto di Matteo, who was unbeaten in the Premier until yesterday has complained bitterly about the second yellow card that Clattenburg showed Fernando Torres , who was forced to leave the field as he was running 69 minutes'. Shortly after Chicharito mark to give victory to Manchester United and the controversy was served. A performance of the referee during the match has joined this incident. A case of alleged racism in a competition that has already been used to this type of conflict. The penalty for Luis Suarez 'case Evra' or insults of John Terry to Anton Ferdinand has been the last two examples.

Federer gave the top ranking to Djokovic

After 13 years as a professional Federer won for the first time, in 2011 , the tournament in the French capital. A year later, and has remained at the top, the winner of 17 grand slams decided not to attend the event gala , which had already booked his hotel room and which could have become the first champion in historyWith its action and the absence of Spanish Rafael Nadal, injured , the big favorite for the title will be Novak Djokovic . After falling on Sunday in the final of "his" tournament Basel to Juan Martin Del Potro 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/3), Federer came to the capital now French, and next week begins in London on annual Masters in the top eight of the ATP

"I can only think of the day.'s Simple, a little routine, but it's the only way to manage my coming weeks, absolutely crazy , "said Federer after losing to Argentina. I want to play the Masters, no question about it .'s the most important time of the season and one of the biggest tennis tournaments, "said London regarding the test. When he won in Paris-Bercy in 2011, Federer was world No. 4 and then had a great comeback to the top of the standings, now lost. never happened before the quarter  -finals of the Paris trial. The previous leader of the circuit is 195 points ahead in the ranking on the Balkan. With the 200 units lost Sunday against Del Potro will not defend 1,000 in France, Djokovic can feel number one. 

U.S. prepares for massive storm l New York 'close' to the arrival of Hurricane 'Sandy'


Sandy category 1 strengthens and its center moves on the Atlantic coast of the U.S.for Monday night, confirmed the National Hurricane Center. The storm had maximum sustained winds of about 140 kilometers per hour and is located at 615 kilometers southeast of the City of New York. It all begins with Sandy , a hurricane from the tropics usually progresses northward toward the East Coast of the United States . To this we must add a high pressure area centered around Greenland that blocks the normal path of the hurricane toward the sea and forces him to move westward toward land . Then you add a winter cold front coming from the west and the storm strikes. You will also mix air from the Arctic and adds a full moon and its usual effect of generating high tides . After we add huge waves generated by a hurricane big and strong winds . The subway, buses and trains are stopped. The Starbucks not open all day. United Nations, universities and colleges are closed. The Wall Street trading floor is empty and the Stock Exchange has suspended all contributions. Broadway has dropped the curtain on all his shows, including 'Annie'. And more than 375,000 people are forced to leave their homes in the streets of riskNew York and suffers its second hurricane in just over a year . The city is among the areas hardest hit by East Coast Sandy, estimated landfall in southern New Jersey on Monday afternoon. They are also in alertness Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington . Some 50 million people live in the affected region. In Washington, the metro also closed on Monday and the government has closed all its offices. In Atlantic City, have closed all casinos and has ordered the evacuation of nearly 30,000 people. 1.2 million students will not go on Monday to their schools by the hurricane, according to CNN. The result is a monster weather expected unleashing its might on a stretch of 1,280 kilometers long, with predictions that in certain areas will drop 304 millimeters of rain , 60 inches of snow and winds of 65 to 80 kph. The storm is very dangerous and unusual because it occurs near the end of the hurricane season and the beginning of the winter storm season, "so take something to both: Hurricane part and part of a large-scale storm along the coast northeast U.S., a real problem, "he said Saturday Jeff Masters, director of the private weather service Weather UndergroundGiven expectations that Sandy will lose its tropical characteristics , NOAA has issued warnings for gales and warnings that do not correspond to hurricane or tropical storm for coastal areas north of North Carolina , due to which some have complained television meteorologists that weather reports are too confusing. Neither is a problem that affects only the coast. Craig Fugate of the Federal Emergency Management , told reporters on Saturday: "It is not just a coastal threat. covers a large area. The phenomenon penetrate enough in the territory , "he added. "The storm grows and returns to the coast on Monday and Tuesday," estimated Uccelini, which estimated that 60 million people will be affected in one way or another by the storm . "Your movement will extend from north central, the Ohio Valley, to the Carolinas to New England and southern Canada. Shall indeed expansive storm system".

Sandy Hurricane: New York decreed a partial evacuation

The first rains floods and strong waves caused by Hurricane Sandy today reached the coast of North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland, where they prepare thoroughly to face a storm that will intensify from Monday Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Sandy is now off the coast of North Carolina, where there have been heavy rains and winds are expected up to 62 kilometers an hour, despite the depression center is located at a 250 miles of the coast, with sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour. Meanwhile, the city of New York on Sunday ordered the evacuation of some low-lying areas of the city and school closings tomorrow, Monday, with the arrival the hurricane SandyThe evacuation will affect some 375,000 people. citizens not to abandon these areas "not only endanger their lives but threatening to members of the rescue services," said the mayor, Michael Bloomberg , in a press conference in which he announced the measures. The evacuation affects the lower parts of the city, more exposed to possible flooding that could occur with heavy rains expected because of the hurricane. evacuation, which must take place at 2300 GMT, affects the called Zone A , which includes the lower parts of the city most exposed to flooding that could occur due to heavy rains that are expected because of the hurricane. Sandy's arrival coincides with the morning high tide because of the full moon. Four of the five boroughs of New York are on islands and the fifth (Bronx) has a large area surrounded by rivers, making large parts of the city at risk of flooding. evacuated areas include the southern part of Manhattan, some parts of the coast of Brooklyn, Queens and Bronx and most of the coast of Staten Island. The city has developed a network of 72 shelters, with adequate staff and supplies, to accommodate people who have to temporarily leave their homes and pets. Cuomo has mobilized 1,175 National Guard soldiers from New York to participate in emergency work, if necessary.  Earlier, the governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, announced the gradual closure of public transport in the Big Apple and around from tonight. In addition, the airports of New York have canceled numerous flights before the arrival of hurricane force already taken grade 1.

Maryland and Virginia, also an alert
authorities of Maryland (USA) today ordered the evacuation of parts of the city of Ocean City, while the state of Virginia is set to the first heavy rains from Hurricane Sandy that expect from tonight. Authorities in Ocean City, Maryland coastal city facing the route is expected to follow Sandy, decreed mandatory evacuation in areas near the sea and buses will available to those who want to go to shelters. According to data specializing in air traffic website FlightAware, over 700 flights have been canceled for this Sunday on the northeast coast of the United States and is expected to remain thousands of planes on the ground tomorrow, Monday. Newark Airport has canceled more than 700 flights for Monday, while in Washington-Dulles were suspended more than 400 connections and 350 affect Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia south, waiting for tonight and the first rainfall and strong winds, but the worst will come on Monday and Tuesday. Romney and Obama campaign suspended Sandy The Hurricane forced both President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney to suspend campaign events and reorganize the electoral agenda. Romney decided to cancel all acts of planned in Virginia and directed his last efforts before the Nov. 6 election to the state of Ohio, where polls give a slight disadvantage. Obama asked not vote in Virginia on Monday night and canceled an event Tuesday in Colorado, another state in which break the tie technician surveys will be key to deciding who will be the new president of the United States.

Nigeria: murderous attack against a church

An attempt to car bomb targeting a Catholic church in Kaduna Sunday, followed by reprisals by Christians angry, killed at least ten people were killed and 145 injured in the metropolis of northern Nigeria plagued by deadly attacks carried out by Islamist group Boko HaramAt least seven people were killed in the explosion. Three others died in the reprisals that followed.Armed with machetes and sticks, young Christians took to the streets of Kaduna, by attacking Muslim people can be when their anger exploded again because of the attacks repeated targeting churches during recent months. groups of Christians were first hit a taxi driver on a moped before seizing his gear, throw on it then the flood of gasoline and to burn him alive. An official rescue services confirmed the death of the driver, stating that relief could not save because the attackers were too violents.Les bodies of two men likely killed by the angry crowd could be seen near the church. 

The main attacks on churches since the end of 2011
In 2011 November 4: At least 150 dead in the north-east in a series of attacks claimed by Boko Haram against churches and police stations including Damaturu. Dec. 25: wave of attacks claimed by the sect and to particular churches: 49 deaths, including a suicide bomber. The deadliest attack (44 deaths) occurs outside of a church on the outskirts of Abuja. 2012 6 January: Armed men opened fire on a gathering of Christians in mourning: 17 dead in Mubi (north east). At least ten killed in an attack on a church in Yola. March 11: more than ten killed in a suicide attack against a church in Jos (center) and the violence that followed, the second for a church of this city 15 days (three dead) claimed by Boko Haram. 8 April: bombing on Easter Sunday near a church in Kaduna (North): at least 41 dead. 29, also in the North, twenty people are killed in a bombing and gunfire for two Christian religious services at a university in Kano. 3 June: A suicide bomber trying to detonate a car bomb in a church Bauchi (northeast), killing at least five people nearby.17, attacks claimed by Boko Haram are three churches in Kaduna and Zaria (north), causing a cycle of retaliation between Christians and Muslims. Over 100 dead in a week. Aug. 6: gunmen opened fire at an office in a temple evangelical Okene (Kogi State, center), killing at least 19 people, according to the army. The attack is not claimed. Another church Okene was referred by a bomb in July, but the explosion did not cause any casualties. September 23: At least two dead and 40 wounded in a kamikaze attack to a Catholic church in state of Bauchi. Oct. 28: Suicide attack against a church in Kaduna, followed by reprisals: At least eight dead and 145 injured (emergency services). An AFP correspondent witnessed acts of retaliation carried out by angry Christians, during which a man was doused with petrol before being burned alive.

People with machetes in the streets
Previously, the spokesman of the rescue services said that a Nigerian bomber had tried to project car bomb inside the church during the church service, but he seemed to have hit a barrier  but witnesses told their side that the bomber had continued to drive after hitting the barrier wall of the church and continued on his way inside the church. "Suddenly it was dark high speed and rammed the wall of the church, continuing his way inside the church, "said a witness Samuel Emmanuel. "At first I thought the driver had lost control of his vehicle. Suddenly there was a huge explosion when the vehicle reaches the building. There was dust, fire and smoke everywhere, "he said. In the streets of Kaduna, an AFP journalist saw people, some of whom were armed with machetes, shouting " Why the church? "while local officials tried to appeal for calm. In June, the France24 Observers had heard the testimony of a Christian entering Kaduna persecuted by Boko Haram.  The explosion occurred in the neighborhood Malali Kaduna target repeatedly attacks attributed to the radical Islamist group Boko Haram. Residents of Kaduna had reported a loud explosion near the Catholic church. "There was a loud explosion and saw smoke in the sky," said a resident of Kaduna. This explosion has shocked the people of Kaduna, already hit by deadly violence attributed to Islamist group Boko Haram radical . This new attack, which has not been claimed, occurs in the middle weekend of the Muslim festival of Eid.2,800 dead since 2009 In June, Boko Haram - which wants to establish Sharia (Islamic law) in the north has claimed responsibility for three suicide attacks targeting churches in Kaduna State, where is located the city of the same name, which led to bloody riots. Dozens of people were killed in the violence. Boko Haram attacks in central and northern Nigeria and their repression have more than 2,800 dead since 2009. Most of the violence have been committed in the state of Borno, where Boko Haram was founded. 's most populous country in Africa, Nigeria has 160 million people, about half of whom are Muslims. Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan recently stated that the group was trying to start a conflict between the two religions. Nigerians have voiced their frustration at the inability of the police to curb the Boko Haram attacks, and warned that there would be retaliation if more violence were to continue. Several leaders of the Evangelical Church stated that Christians would be forced to defend themselves if nothing was done to stop the bloody attacks.

Private spacecraft "Dragon" undocked from ISS


The U.S. private unmanned cargo spacecraft "Dragon" is undocked from the International Space Station (ISS). As the U.S. space agency NASA announced that an astronaut turned to a robot arm, the replacement of the "Dragon" from the ISS. The "Dragon" is to return to Earth with 758 kg load. After a braking maneuver with a parachute they will hit off the coast of the U.S. state of California in the Pacific. The unmanned cargo ship of the U.S. company SpaceX was on 10 October docked with the ISS."Dragon" was launched from the space center at Cape Canaveral in the U.S. state of Florida.The spacecraft took 455 kg equipment to the ISS, including important material for scientific experiments. For the return trip, the "Dragon" loaded with garbage and scientific equipment. A total of twelve "Dragon" missions are planned. The entire program is designed to help reinforce the involvement of private companies in the U.S. space program.