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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Iran launches rocket manned by apes


The head of the space program Hamid Fazeli announced that his country plans to launch the space rocket with a monkey on board during the commemoration of the 34th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution , held between 1 and 11 February . The launch is part of an ambitious national project that aims to put a man in orbit over a period of between five and eight years. "With this capsule preparations to send a human into space will take shape executive , "he said. In this regard, the head of Iran's space program clarified that the tests were completed to launch the capsule with a living, explained that " the monkeys to be sent into space in quarantine . " It also stated that the sending of this rocket, called Pishgam , you can check the location of the human being, the weight and vibration of other areas of human presence in space. In previous years, Iran has already launched mice, insects and other small life forms into space as part of its " An Iranian in space ." Fazeli also reported that during the same day also will orbit another research satellite , part of a student project named "Sharif Sat" and will be in outer space to the end of this year Persian, which ends March 21 in the Christian calendar.

Shakti, forced to marry at age 7 and raped by her husband and the police: "I have no dreams"


Violations are a scourge of society India chronic but recent cases of sexual assault unleashed in less than a month have caused an unprecedented outcry in the Asian giant .Mass demonstrations , which began after the death of a young raped on a bus last December, they may pose a new scenario, according to experts of associations and NGOs. Moreover, cases of sexual abuse have also awakened one debate in society about the role of Indian women, the possibility of new protections through regulatory reform and, most difficult to achieve, the need to eradicate (albeit gradually) the sexist and patriarchal mentality in a country where women are most vulnerable. Diana Ros, president and founder of the NGO SOS Women in India, knows the daily suffocation and oppression experienced by Asian women. Its foundation is based in Vrindavan , 150 kilometers from New Delhi, where they attend daily to dozens of victims of abuse and ill-treatment , by psychological and legal support, among others. "We are not striking what is becoming known now through the media.'s Terrible rate of infanticide by sex and rape, in a country where even been banned ultrasound , to slow the rate of homicides abortions in pregnant women and girls, "he says. According to the 2011 census, 1,000 males under 6 are only 914 girls. according to the National Crime Record, in the country there is a rape every 20 minutes . But onlyone in four cases the rapist is convicted. The reasons for this are the "immense corruption" of the security forces and, primarily, the cornerstone of the matter: "The small and ridiculous value that women have in society, "says Ros, who puts another example of undervaluation of women, "the dowry of the bride's family must give to the groom. still common there . " Over 40% of child marriages in the world are in India. In eight states, more than half of women aremarried before age 18 . The president of SOS Women recalls current cases that moved. "Janakee, 17, came to our foundation with terrible signs of having been beaten by her husband for years, in the worst conditions I've seen in a while. She lived in Bengal , north of Calcutta. could no more with his life. had raped dozens of times , beaten and humiliated clock. But something changed. were encouraged to break their silence and their nightmare behind us thanks to our help , "he says. A young had forced to marry at a young age. "When a woman gets married in India, ceases to belong to the family of origin. loses contact with blood relatives. Their new family is that of her husband. Janakee but managed to escape and come to us. now we are family . it had not escaped and called for help, he might have ended up as Amanat , bus girl, "says Ros.

Hell of Shakti

Shakti Mandal is another name for this list . has 19 years and was forced to marry at age 7 with a much older man, about 65 . His story is one of many in India. "Families are married at a very young, to not have to agree on the issue of dowry . " After suffering a hell of abuse and rape, was widowed at age 16. "When this happens, always dressed in white, carried a shaved head , never again to wear jewelry, its shadow will simply bad luck and nobody can approach them. therefore escaped to Vrindavan. Their only escape was to flee to 'city of widows' , as do so many women who come here hoping to find something better ... a place to live in peace ... " Women say in SOS. In India there are40 million widows. In Vrindavan, in particular, live some 15,000 , according to a study by the Development Fund parala UN Women (UNIFEM). "We know that these women are completely abandoned, so they are victims of rape and abuse . came to us because she did not know where to turn, "say the NGOs. After the torments with her ​​husband, Shakti ordeal continued at the police station. When he went to the police report, there was also raped . "It is impossible for anyone to declare in his favor," they say in the NGO. She, meanwhile, said: "I have no dreams. An Indian woman has not been educated to be happy. 's hard to escape this nightmare . "

A change of mind?

Previously, cases like Shakti Janakee and not surprised in a country like India. But now, why thousands of people have decided to speak out after recent attacks on women in a society accustomed to living with a thousand deaths annually honor killings, with frequent female feticide , very little integration of women in the workplace for their family role and practices required as demeaning for widows as the rite of Sati? Mary Duck, president of the Women's Association of Madrid Eleanor Roosevelt , whose international actions are intended to promote equality and freedom for women, youth and children in the world, also knows firsthand the For India and shuffles some assumptions about: "What is now seen is a reaction to the plight of women. born there are male and the higher self. Women are nothing. 're talking about a country where widows should exile the Indus Valley, or are obligabas to immolate themselves on the funeral pyre of their husbands. descastadas are stripped of their possessions and driven to live by begging in these cases. " says. According to Duck, "is very positive that people take to the streets to protest what is happening, against the brutal rape cases. anthropological But there arrears. Laws that protect this situation, or association with impunity have triggered the complaint ... There is a glut that has led people get tired of thinking that rapists can escape punishment. You can not cover the sun with his hand. Throughout this has influenced the increased presence of the media in India, "says Duck.

Criminal Code Reform

According to Joseph Giralt, spokesman Vicente Ferrer Foundation, "We have been working for many years in India over the issue of women and the poor. During the last 30 years the cases of violations have increased tenfold. Positives the explosion is popular now has accelerated the reform of the Penal Code to increase penalties " .What is clear for Giralt is that of the 1,200 million people living in India, 300 are under the extreme poverty line. "It is also linked to the problem of violence and violations. Without education it is very difficult to change, " he says. In fact, the sources agree that the new scene of protests against violations in India is explained by socioeconomic status Amanat, raped and murdered the girl on the bus, belonging to the middle class . In the poorest sectors of society such cases are very common, but had no public impact. Esteban Ibarra, president of the NGO Movement against Intolerance, brings another vision: "Do not just stop violations in India. Now these cases scour the world for the highest level of openness of China, through the means of communication. But it requires a cultural revolution , ending the subordination of women. There are components of misogyny. Eradicate contempt for women's wrestling will be the target, a sure way too slow. "

Australian Open Male l everything easy for Federer

Qualifying easy to 2nd round of the Australian Open Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Juan Martin Del Potro. Federer-Paire 6/2 6/4 6/1; Murray Haase-6/3 6/1 6/3; Mannarino Del Potro-6/1 6/2 6/2; Cilic-Matosevic 6/4 7/5 6 / 2; Mayer-Williams 2/6 3/6 6/2 7/6 (14-12) 6/1; Tsonga-Llodra 6/4 7/5 6/2; Nieminen Haas-7/6 (7-3 ) 4/6 6/3 4/6 8/6; Gasquet Montanes-7/5 6/2 6/1; Raonic Hajek-3/6 6/1 6/2 7/6 (7-0); Tomic- Mayer 6/3 6/2 6/3; Robredo-Levine 7/6 (7-5) 6/7 (2-7) 6/4 6/4.

Australian Open Female l Azarenka and S.Williams okay

No problem for the favorite Viktoria Azarenka and Serena Williams in the 1 / o round of the Australian Open. Azarenka Niculescu-6/1 6/4; Lepchenko-Hercog 6/4 6/1; Wozniacki-Lisicki 2/6 6/3 6/3; Kuznetsova-Dominguez Lino 6/2 6/1; S.Williams Gallovits-Hall 6/0 6/0 Muguruza Rybarikova-4/6 6/1 14/12; Kirilenko-King 6/4 6/2, Date Krumm Petrova-6/2 6/0; Peer-Panova 6/4 1/6 6 / 3; Safarova Lucic-7/6 (7-4) 6/4 Stephens-Halep 6/1 6/1; Mladenovic Babos-6/3 4/6 11/9; Oudin-Robson 6/2 6/3.

At least 83 killed in a bombing of the Syrian regime against the University of Aleppo

At least 83 people were killed on Tuesday by the Syrian regime's attack against the University of the city of Aleppo in the north of the country, on his first day of testing, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. According to the opposition group, the campus was the scene of two explosions that killed 83 people and wounded 150 more , but the death toll could rise in the next few hours due to gravity presenting dozens injured. According to the General Commission of the Syrian Revolution, some 60 students were killed by the Syrian attack aviation to the Faculty of Architecture, located within the university campus in Aleppo. The network coordinator Sham opposition in the province of Aleppo, Nur Mohamed, said the death toll amounts to about 70 people and 40 injured. Nur said that aviation's regime launched two barrels full of explosives against the University, where students had their first day of exams , after security services closed all the access to the institution. The activist said on campus are housed many refugees who have fled the toughest neighborhoods in the city, the scene of clashes between rebels and government forces. The official SANA news agency reported that "a terrorist group" fired two missiles at the Al Lirmon, at the University of Aleppo , which caused several deaths among students and refugees. In another incident, at least 50 people died during the eruption of regime forces in the town of Al Hasauiya, on the outskirts of the cityof Homs (center), according to the General Commission of the Syrian revolution. The same was confirmed by the opposition group Local Coordination Committees (CCL), which indicated that most of the dead were shot by groups of "Shabiha" or pro-regime militiamen. The Observatory also reported that at least 12 people were killed by the bombing of the regime against the town of Al Hula, located in the province of Homs.

Ordered the arrest of the Pakistani prime minister for corruption case


Pakistan's Supreme Court today ordered the arrest of the prime minister, Raja Pervez Ashraf, in relation to a corruption caseregistered at the stage where it was energy minister, sources with the court. Cited by local media, the sources said that the arrest warrant also affects other 15 people , who must be brought to the Supreme Court within 24 hours. The current prime minister was responsible for energy and water between early 2008 and 2011, during which he blamed irregularities in the failure of an initiative to reduce energy shortages by renting private power plants. The project, involving foreign private companies, cost billions of dollars of public funds but hardly helped alleviate electricity shortages suffering endemic Asian country. Ashraf came to be named by local media as "rents Rajah", and the shadow of the open trial planned in June on his appointment as replacement forYusuf Raza Gilani , former Prime Minister. Gilani was disbarred by the Supreme Court after being convicted of contempt in another corruption case, which in this case meant the country's president, Asif Ali ZardariThe news of the arrest warrant of the prime minister dropped a political bombshell in Islamabad, whose center is taken by thousands of supporters of reformist cleric Tahirul Qadri , who in a speech today lashed out against political corruption in Pakistan.