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French City of Cannes the Latest to Say ‘Non’ To Burqini-Clad Muslim Swimmers

Foreign Policy - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 22:46
The French city of Cannes is the latest to decide that burqinis are not welcome on its beaches.

Threat of wildfires expected to increase as global temperatures rise – UN

UN News Centre - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 22:32
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) has warned that wildfires could become more frequent and more destructive as global temperatures rise and drought conditions plague many regions of the world.

Putin Dismissed His Chief of Staff. What Does It Mean for Russia?

Foreign Policy - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 22:31
Vladimir Putin dismissed longtime aide Sergei Ivanov as his chief of staff in what amounts to a major reshaping of Russia's elite leadership.

Two-thirds of young people in more than 18 countries say they have been bullied – UNICEF poll

UN News Centre - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 22:16
About 97 per cent of young people believe that bullying is a pervasive problem in their communities, and two-thirds say they have been bullied, a new survey conducted by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and their partners finds.

‘A political solution is the only solution,’ UN says, as rising violence deepens crisis in Yemen

UN News Centre - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 21:32
The United Nations today sounded the alarm over a spike in violence in crisis-torn Yemen, as the world body’s human rights wing reported the number of civilian casualties in the conflict has been “steadily mounting,” with some 815 casualties since April alone.

Turkey Touts ‘Positive Signals’ on Gulen Extradition

Foreign Policy - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 21:00
For weeks, senior Turkish officials have issued ominous threats and stern warnings to the United States if it fails to extradite Fethullah Gulen, the Pennsylvania-based preacher whom Ankara accuses of masterminding last month’s attempted coup. But on Friday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu struck a noticeably upbeat tone.

Longform’s Picks of the Week

Foreign Policy - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 20:51
The best stories from around the world.

Arrêté de la mairie de Cannes contre les vêtements religieux à la plage : ce que dit la loi

Le Monde / Politique - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 20:45
Des associations dénoncent la légalité de l’arrêté cannois qui interdit l’accès aux plages et à la baignade aux personnes n’ayant pas « une tenue respectueuse de la laïcité ».
Categories: France

UN condemns bomb attacks in Thailand

UN News Centre - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 20:16
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the bomb attacks in Thailand that took place on Thursday and Friday, expressing hope that the perpetrators will be quickly brought to justice.

Carlo Bergamini Class

Military-Today.com - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 20:10

Italian Carlo Bergamini Class Frigate
Categories: Defence`s Feeds

ein kriminelles Enterprise: die Goldman & Sachs Mafia mit Mario Draghi

Balkanblog.org - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 20:05
mit Rot-Grün, übernahmen auch Gangster die Vorstands Posten der Banken, denn plötzlich waren keine Banker im Vorstand, sondern Profi Gangster, von Nonnenmacher, Josef Ackermann, Draghi, Vorstands Vorsitzende auch der Landesbanken, wovon sich die BayernLB bis heute nicht erholt hat. Die Deutsche Bank ist Bankrott, die Österreichische Raiffeisenbank ebenso, das ehemalige hohe Anlage Vermögen verschwand im Sumpf der Gangster. Der korrupte Barosso, landete ebenso bei Goldman & Sachs. Comment Barroso and Goldman Sachs – a dangerous liaison July 19th 2016Revolving doors, The financial lobby José Manuel Barroso’s move to Goldman Sachs has catapulted the EU’s revolving door problem onto the political agenda. It is symbolic of the excessive corporate influence at […]
Categories: Balkan News

Putsch raté en Turquie: Fethullah Gülen demande une enquête internationale

RFI (Europe) - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 19:56
Un mois après le coup d'Etat manqué attribué par le président turc Erdogan à Fethullah Gülen, le prédicateur turc en exil réclame dans une tribune publiée dans Le Monde une « enquête internationale » sur les événements du 15 juillet.
Categories: Union européenne

Magyarkanizsa: 11 projekt nyert a Divac Ifjúsági Alap pályázatán

VajdaságMA (Szerbia/Vajdaság) - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 19:48
Tizennégy projekt közül tizenegy ifjúsági szervezet projektjét ítélte támogatásra méltónak a magyarkanizsai Dívac Ifjúsági Alap.

South Sudan: Scale of refugee exodus straining capacity in neighbouring countries, warns UN

UN News Centre - Africa - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 19:39
The countries hosting refugees from their crisis-gripped neighbour, South Sudan, are straining under the sheer weight of the ongoing exodus as desperate people continue to arrive at their borders daily, joining hundreds of thousands of others that fled for safety before them, the United Nations has warned.
Categories: Africa

South Sudan: Scale of refugee exodus straining capacity in neighbouring countries, warns UN

UN News Centre - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 19:39
The countries hosting refugees from their crisis-gripped neighbour, South Sudan, are straining under the sheer weight of the ongoing exodus as desperate people continue to arrive at their borders daily, joining hundreds of thousands of others that fled for safety before them, the United Nations has warned.

Kenya's Olympic false start

BBC Africa - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 19:25
Kenya's Olympic mission has been dogged by allegations of doping - can it recover as the athletics gets underway?
Categories: Africa

Macron et le nudiste dans "Paris Match" : "Une paparazzade"

Le Point / France - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 19:11
Le cliché du ministre souriant et croisant un nudiste sur la plage de Biarritz étonne autant qu'il amuse. Explications du rédacteur en chef photo du magazine.
Categories: France

Islande: le boom touristique menace l’environnement

RFI (Europe) - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 19:08
Située dans l’océan Atlantique, l’Islande s’attend à recevoir au moins 1 700 000 visiteurs cette année. Cependant, les experts en environnement s’inquiètent : ce boom touristique sans précédent menace la conservation des sites naturels du pays.
Categories: Union européenne

UN health agency boosts response to cholera outbreak in Central African Republic

UN News Centre - Africa - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 19:06
Amid the difficult humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR), the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners are stepping up efforts to respond to a recent cholera outbreak in villages along the Oubangui River and have stressed the urgent need for more resources and support for the country.
Categories: Africa

UN health agency boosts response to cholera outbreak in Central African Republic

UN News Centre - Fri, 12/08/2016 - 19:06
Amid the difficult humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR), the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners are stepping up efforts to respond to a recent cholera outbreak in villages along the Oubangui River and have stressed the urgent need for more resources and support for the country.

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