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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

PAKISTAN | Construction will start this February An amusement park, zoo, waterfalls, restaurants ... where Bin Laden was killed


The Pakistani city of Abbottabad where the Al Qaeda leader was killed by a U.S. command in May 2011, will host soon a park with zoorestaurants and paragliding club, as the authorities announced local, which clarified that all this is spread over 200 hectares. The objective of this investment is, according to the Government of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Abbottabad where), can attract all tourism"This park will house historical exhibits, a zoo, restaurants, clubs and paragliding adventure, waterfalls ..." Syed Aqil Shah reported, provincial Minister of Tourism and Sports. The park's construction should begin later this month of Februaryor early March and may be extended up to eight years. Abbottabad, located 50 kilometers north of Islamabad, and its region have always been a popular vacation spot for the Pakistanis, who flock to the area for its good weather. The city also hosts the largest military academy in the country , in whose vicinity (few hundred meters) was the house where he hid Osama bin Laden"This project [amusement park] has nothing to do with Bin Laden. We worked on it to promote tourism in the area," concluded Shah.

U.S l Obama pressure Congress calls for gun control


"If there is anything we can do if we can save a life, we have an obligation to try," said the president reiterating a phrase that had delivered the day of the inauguration of his second term. We must ask Congress to do something and do it soon , "he urged. Obama said he spoke with references of different communities and added that "everyone thinks it is necessary to take measures to reduce gun violence . " In that regard, noted the success of Minneapolis to implement policies similar to those he proposes. "Progress is possible," he added. The president chose that city for the first act on the issue out of Washington for a series of efforts has helped  curb violence  in one state,  Minnesota , where hunting culture is strong. "The vast majority of Americans, even those who have guns are there for greater controls for arms purchases. We must take more guns off the streets and in the hands of people that want to use for evil "he said. Given the uncertainty of the fate that will have their proposals on Capitol Hill, Barack Obama sought in his visit to the Special Operations Center Minneapolis Police Department , to gather public support for the law enforcement community and their arms control projectThe president called on the public to pressure Congress needed reforms in possession of weapons is an urgent vote. "There were many talks, many debates in Washington but no action was taken to stop gun violence," he said. "Change is never easy. The only way we manage to stop gun violence is that Americans decide it is important to do so. need everyone to press their state lawmakers . Tell him he can not wait for a new Newtown "he said. "If there is a way that we can so that families do not feel the loss of a parent or a child, we are obliged to give it. No magic solutions but we can make a difference , "he said. Minnesota is emblematic of the challenges that Obama will find to promote gun control .While both government senators say sympathize with measures to curb gun violence, theNational Rifle Association supported them during his election campaign, as he did with the four Republicans who represent the state in Congress. On January 16, the president proposed criminal background checks on all gun sales, including private purchases , the  ban on so-called "assault weapons" and the limit of 10 ammunition magazines. The efforts to control firearms face a tough political debate against strong advocacy groups and holding a long American tradition of hunters and gun owners. The right to bear arms is a constitutional right for Americans.

Instagram also lands on BlackBerry


The portal CrackBerry ensures Instagram finally available for devices BlackBerry 10 soon, although it is unknown release date. "Although there has been no formal announcement about the arrival of Instagram for BlackBerry, we learned that BlackBerry is committed to the process and that will definitely Instagram coming to BlackBerry 10. No date, but there will be. Expect as soon possible, of course, "says the publication. Last week it was announced that the popular messaging service  WhatsApp  can be downloaded from BlackBerry World, which will feature  more than 70 000 programs for the new OS, BB10.     

IRAN | Praise and trust their scientists Ahmadinejad wants to be the first Iranian to go into space


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has expressed his willingness to be the first Iranian in space, after the country has successfully managed to send a monkey beyond the atmosphere and come back alive. "I'm willing to be the first human to be launched into space by the Iranian scientists , "Ahmadinejad said during a visit to an exhibition on Iranian space projects, as recorded by the Iranian news agency Mehr. "Send beings living in space is the result of Iranian efforts and dedication of thousands of Iranians professional scientists," he added. Ahmadinejad highlighted the achievements of the space program and has accused the "evil enemy" his "concern" about Iranian progress in this and other areas of science, which "leaves no room for predatory tactics to plunder Iranian resources".

This is the baby of Shakira and Pique


Gerard Pique appeared in a photo with his ​​son Milan Piqué Mebarak occasion of the campaign that Shakira promoted in Unicef. The singer posted on the website of its own charity project a picture of his son. "Visit @ unicef ​​# babyshower to see the 1st picture of my two angels and help disadvantaged children . Shak ", Shakira released on his Twitter accountIn the picture is the little Milan while sleeping in the arms of his fatherThe Colombian and Spanish Unicef ​​had used motif solidarity to show the first photos of the singer pregnant . The son of footballer and artist born on January 22, so we have not played a month.

Scandal in world football: FIFA asks for help


"The news given by Europol following a lengthy investigation.'ve Been very clear in saying that match-fixing and match-fixing are a global problem and something that is not going to be solved today or tomorrow , "said the director of Security FIFA, Ralf Mutschke after the report on corruption splashing to 425 referees, officials and players from 15 countries. Mutschke noted that "cooperation between the competent authorities and sports organizations should be strengthened", because " now the risk is very small and the possibility of profit is very high ". The management currently believes that "sanctions are too weak" and recalled that "thedisciplinary code of FIFA increases the punishment and sanctions for life." Finally, Mutschke asked that authorities "remain committed and continue to attend FIFA'sfight against match-fixing "The writer of the report of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) , Anne Brasseur , called "effective means" to combat match-fixing, agreeing with the request of FIFA. "The sports world can not win this battle alone. 's the turn of political decision makers in Europe to equip efficient means to detect, prevent and sanction any manipulation of sports results, "said Brasseur. "This is just the tip of the iceberg," said Rob Wainwright , director of Europol, after announcing the dismantling of a network of corruption that manipulated results of nearly 700 games worldwide. 

Advertising Coca Cola infuriates Arabs

The Arab world again seems offended by a video broadcast on YouTube, considered racist and offensive.This time on trial and 'Coca Cola and its latest advertising Coke Chase 2013 where showgirl in Las Vegas, cowboys, bikers and an Arab with a camel in the desert compete in a race to reach a giant bottle drink. The Arab soon loses because the camel foot down. And, in the online vote on who you want to see win, would be excluded from the start.

Lebanon l Israeli fighter flying over the south

Six Israeli fighter jets flew over Lebanese skies this morning, as it happens every day for years. But the news has risen to prominence after Tuesday 'last military aircraft of the Jewish state hannno flew over Lebanese airspace to bomb a military target inside Syria, near Damascus. The defense ministry in Beirut stated that between 9:35 and 11:55 local aircraft have passed over southern Lebanon and went back into Israel.