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Friday, November 9, 2012

"Golden prison, with seven rooms and gardens"


controversy erupted Thursday in Peru on prison conditions of former President Alberto Fujimori and his request for clemency humanitarian  claiming worsening health conditions in prison, after the press published photographs that reveal the living comfort.

The daily La República , Diario 16 and The First referred as "golden prison, with seven rooms and gardens"  to environments that are available to Fujimori, of 74 years , on the basis of the Police Special Forces in Lima , where he is serving since 2009 a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity .

In the 25 photos released, can see a bathroom equipped with a heated toilet , akitchen equipped with refrigerator, microwave and laundry , a doctor  and objects as a TV and an easel to paint , among other objects.

The Prime Minister, Juan Jimenezavoided prison review alleged benefits of Fujimori, but told reporters that " the Presidential Commission of Grace will visit  the prison to see if the conditions "of life of former President affect your health.

On October 10, the four children of Fujimori , Keiko, Kenji, Sachi and Hiro , delivered a humanitarian pardon request  on the grounds that his father suffers from a cancer that threatens his life in prison.
 

"This committee , in charge of assessing humanitarian clemency requests , has to verify whether the conditions of detention of Fujimori harm health, "the Peruvian Prime Minister.

The photos show "that Fujimori's prison status is above the standard of any prisoner , "said the anti-corruption prosecutor , July Arbizú, opposed the pardon.

Congressman and youngest son of the former president, Kenji Fujimori , denied Wednesday detractors versions of his father on "golden prison" and even showed a level of 14 m2 cell that occupies his father.

"It says that my father owns a cell golden goodies, 800 m2, massage room: that is totally false . The area of my father is 14 m2 and consists of a bed, two chairs, bookcase, closet and bathroom " said Kenji Fujimori.
 

The son of the former president emphasized that " loneliness, which is stressful and aggravates the disease ", is the main problem I have Fujimori.

Recent polls indicate that a slight majority of Peruvians would support a pardon , requested in October.

Fujimori ruled between 1990 and 2000 and during his tenure faced tough to Sendero Luminoso .

Obama wept with emotion for the win


In a video posted on YouTube on Thursday by the Democratic machine, a Barack Obama excited tearfully thanks for the effort of young volunteers, during a meeting at the headquarters of his campaign in Chicago, Illinois. "What you did means that the work I am doing is important.'m Really proud of this, I am really proud of you," she told the president before drying the tears running down her cheeks. With his voice breaking and before being interrupted by applause of his campaign staff, said: "I have complete confidence that they will do amazing things in their lives." The director of the Obama campaign, Jim Messina said in an email after that, in his words, the president also directed hundreds of volunteers during existosa campaign, which was crowned the electoral victory at the pollsIn front of a microphone, with white shirt, tie and sleeves rolled up and a poster with the slogan " Forward! " (Go ahead!) Behind Obama concluded: "When in the last four years people asked me how could you deal with the frustration with Washington, just think of you, as they will do." The president also had moved to tears in his final campaign in Iowa . tears That time had also appeared when reminded that his campaign had helped. 

Sandy l 50 billion damage on east coast

According to the governor of New York Andrew Cuomo damage to the bad weather on the East Coast have caused 50 billion of damage throughout the region and only 33 billion in the state of New York. Cuomo spoke today after the transit of Agatha, a new weather front that brought snow and strong winds on the areas already 'devastated by Hurricane Sandy.

Pakistan: Taliban claim attack

The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack this morning against a base of military battalion of Rangers'''' in the metropolis of Karachi. Tthe spokesman of the armed group Tehrik-e - Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Ihsanullah Ihsan with a phone call from a location 'unknown.The attack 'was organized to hit'' those who feed anti-Islamic policies and the Taliban'' he added.

Cristiano Ronaldo l The new jewel of the figures of Real Madrid


The  staff of Real Madrid with  Jose Mourinho  at the helm,  Audi chose models that lead during the season 2012/2013 . Tradition is part of the deal that kept some years the club Real Madrid and the German mark. The delivery  took place at the Jarama circuit and was attended by Marc Gene , Ferrari test driver, and a team rider Audi in German Touring Car Championship.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Alvaro Arbeloa and Pepe , engine fans had the opportunity to test their vehicles to perform various tests slalom  and braking command of several units of the new Audi R8 and the Audi TT .

They also enjoyed a spectacular  R8 LMS, customized with colors and emblem of Real Madrid .
Iker Casillas , unlike Christian,  a more sober preferirió as the Audi A6 allroad , which has an approximate price of about  75,000 euros.  And  Karim Benzema , passionate about sports cars as CR7,  will lead this year a spectacular Audi RS5.

Mourinho opted for the classic Audi A8 3.0 TDI . And the rest of the players, such as Argentina's  Angel Di Maria , most chose the SUV  Q7 . In total, 25 cars were delivered brand.
Barcelona, ​​Bayern Munich, AC Milan and Chelsea  are other powerful European teams, as well as Real Madrid, have the agreement of the German automaker.

Iran fired several rounds at a U.S. drone over the Gulf


A Predator drone was intercepted on November 1 in international airspace over the Gulf by two Iranian pilots fired several shots at him without actually abatirle, today said Pentagon spokesman George Little. The drone was conducting a surveillance mission "routine" about 30 miles off the Iranian coast when the two Su-25 planes intercepted him. The incident occurred at 8:50 on November 1. Iranian pilots opened fire, "at least twice" without realizing that they were going to do.The drone was not armed, the Pentagon has stated. We will continue with routine surveillance flights over international waters in the Gulf, because it is a long-established practice, and we will continue with our commitment to the security of the region, "said the spokesman. The Gulf, enclosed by the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a transit point for oil, is a strategic area for the United States, which has reinforced its military presence in the region, also problematic clashes between Iran and the U.S. because of the former's nuclear program . The incident was not made ​​public until after the election.

After the euphoria of the election, Obama moved parts of their government


Barack Obama had no public events scheduled for this Thursday. But in the corridors of the White House team is dedicated to designing the enclosure that will accompany the president during his second term. Among the most prominent members of the team already announced his retirement stands Hillary Clinton , who led for four years diplomacy. The State Department said Wednesday that the officer would leave his post after the president's second inaugural, next January 20, 2013Since that date falls on a Sunday, the ceremonies will take place a day later, for which the works in the vicinity of the U.S. Congress have already begun. While rumors are constantly around the possible candidacy of Hillary Clinton in the presidential elections of 2016, the diplomat, 65, recalled several times that he would leave politicsThe names of the Democratic presidential candidate in 2004, Senator John Kerry, and U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Susan Rice, are the most sound to succeed Clinton. The defense secretary, Leon Panetta , also announced his departure from the administration . With 74 years, headed since 2011 after leading the Pentagon's intelligence agency (CIA) at the start of Obama's first term. However, time could remain in office to manage budget issues in early 2013. Among the possible successors include former Pentagon number 3  Michele Flournoy , who became the first woman to hold the post. Another candidate is Ash Carter, current No. 2 and budgetary affairs specialist. Another key position that will be vacant is that of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner . Who will release you must deal with budgetary and fiscal matters, the main concerns of ObamaAmong those mentioned for this place stand out general secretary of the White House,Jack Lew , knowledgeable and parliamentarians on budget. Also mentioned Erskine Bowles, who took the lead time in the Clinton administration.