After Sweden,The UK, and Spain, France Now Admit Palestine as a State

French Parliament decided to recognize Palestine as a state. French attitude has sparked anger from Israel who calls can disturb the peace in the Middle East.

France following the steps taken by the UK and Spain in Europe. The French parliament chose the recognition of Palestine as a state after a vote in parliament, which is the result by the number of 339 admitted, while 151 did not oppose. French judge recognition was done to defuse the conflict in Palestine.

The election was not binding on the French Government, only a purely symbolic. Countries in Europe before looking for another way to peace in the Middle East.

On the other hand, the Government of Sweden even had to admit Palestine as a state that makes Israel withdraws ambassador from the country. However, polling conducted France actually invited anger from Tel Aviv who called have given the wrong message and counterproductive to peace is being conducted.

"Israel believes in the National Assembly elections will reduce the likelihood of achievement of an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians," said the Israeli Embassy in France in a statement.

Say in the statement, the solution of the conflict in Palestine can only be achieved with honesty and talks not unilateral.

Meanwhile, Palestinian leader gives his gratitude for the choices that have been made by the French. Palestinians hope that choice can be implemented into action, not merely limited to voting.

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President Ahmadinejad Threatened Whips Punishment for 74 Times

Presiden Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Esfandiar Rahim Mashaie

Due to accompany the Presidential Chief of Staff Esfandiar Rahim Mashaie Iran to register as a presidential candidate to the Interior Ministry on Saturday (11/05/2013), President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad threatened to be caned. So says Iran Election Supervisory Commission.

Iranian mass media featuring photos Ahmadinejad and Esfandiar middle shook hands and raised their hands and form a symbol "V" aka victory.

Problem with Ahmadinejad's arrival to the Interior Ministry, said Mashaie, Ahmadinejad at the moment he just accompanied him off work. Reuters reported.

However, according to Iranian news website reports, Khabar Online, Monday (13/05/2013), President Ahmadinejad at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is introducing a person as a candidate in the presidential election.

Abbas Ali Kadkhodai, spokesman for the Guardian Council, the advisory body board, unanimously agreed that the action of President Ahmadinejad to introduce a presidential candidate against the rules and is a criminal act.

"We reported this fact to the judicial council," said Kadkhodai.

Guardian Council is a body consisting of scholars and judges who inspect and oversee all the candidates in the presidential election.

Iranian election law prohibits the use of all the facilities and resources of the state to oppose or support a presidential candidate. Another rule is to prohibit a public official openly supporting a candidate.

Iranian media writes, a person found to have violated the rules of the electoral law could face six months in prison or flogging 74 times.

Mehr news agency reported, Kadkhodai said violations of the election law could adversely affect Esfandiar for nomination.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who has been in power two terms could no longer run for a third term in the Iranian presidential election to be held on 14 June.

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Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Will Damage the World Economic

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, if so embodied Iran, potentially damaging the world economy amid financial crisis European unfinished. In fact, direct market reacted so negatively Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz throws, Tuesday (27/12).
Oil prices went up by more than 1 dollar a barrel on the New York and London. Crude oil contract, light sweet crude for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange closed at 101.34 dollars a barrel on Tuesday, up 1.66 dollars from its closing price last Friday.
In London, Brent crude oil rose to 109.27 dollars per barrel, up 1.31 dollars from last week.
The energy consultant Schork Group estimates that world oil prices could rise to above 140 U.S. dollars per barrel if Iran is really closing the Strait of Hormuz.
"We doubt this political maneuvering will be realized. Nevertheless, oil prices will remain above 100 (U.S. dollars per barrel), "said the report of The Schork Group.
Carl Larry, President of the Oil Outlook in New York, USA, said the surge in oil prices that occurred when Iran was completely shut down the Strait of Hormuz would damage the global economy. "(Strait) is the main economic lines. If it is closed will be a big impact on the economies of the Middle East countries. Secondly, Saudi Arabia did not have enough oil reserves to replace the shortage of oil supplies from Iran (if Iran embargoed), "said Larry.
A few weeks ago, French President Nicolas Sarkozy proposed the oil embargo sanctions against Iran to force the country abandon its nuclear program. However, this plan is opposed by many parties, including from the European Union.
Open threats
Iran has been trying not to openly declare his threat to close one lane of the busiest in the world oil supply is. However, the statement Rahimi is an open threat.
"If sanctions are imposed against Iran's oil exports, there is no single drop of oil that will pass through the Strait of Hormuz," said Rahimi quoted as saying by Iran's official news agency, IRNA.
The threat was reinforced Iranian Navy Chief of Staff of the Young Laksaman Habibollah Sayyari, Wednesday (28/12), by saying, very easy for the Iranian military to close the Strait of Hormuz. "Closing the strait for the Armed Forces of Iran is very easy, easier than drinking a glass of water," he said.
Sayyari said the Iranian Navy was formed with the aim able to close the Strait of Hormuz at any time needed. Nevertheless, he continued, closing the Strait of Hormuz has not been deemed necessary by Iran.
"Today we do not need to close the strait because we still can control the Sea of ​​Oman and the traffic of ships in the sea," said Sayyari who would like to emphasize that Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz completely.
Iran is controlled almost all strategic points around the only door out of the Persian Gulf. Tankers carrying crude oil from oil-producing countries in the Persian Gulf, such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Iran itself, must pass through the narrow straits toward the open sea.
The U.S. alone underestimate the Iranian threat. U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner Rahimi considers the statement was a mere bluff. "In my opinion, it was just an attempt to divert attention from the real problem, namely the violation of their international obligations related to nuclear, which is done constantly," says Toner.
The U.S. put the U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, Persian Gulf island nation, with one primary mission to keep the Strait of Hormuz remain open paths and safe.

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North Korea Ask Their Citizens to Defend Jong-Un till Death

North Korea asked its people to the death to defend the new leader Kim Jong-Un, and vowed to make every effort for welfare. The assertion is written in the New Year editorial in a local newspaper, Sunday (01/01/2012).
"The whole Party, entire army and all people should have a strong belief that they will be a bastion of human and human shields to defend to the death of Kim Jong-Un, and abide by a large party for ever," wrote one of the government-controlled media.
Jong-Un, who in her 20s, was announced as the leader of North Korea after Kim Jong-Il's father died on December 17, 2011. On Saturday, North Korea announced the appointment of Jong-Un officially became supreme commander of the 1.2 million-strong military personnel or military power the world's fourth largest.
North Korean officials have publicly declared his loyalty to the new leader and warned the world not to expect any policy changes. In addition, North Korea also threatened because they do not respect the 13-day period of mourning over the death of Kim Jong-Il.
The editorial asserts pledge to consolidate the armed forces and urged the United Seriat pull 28,500 troops from South Korea. However, North Korea also said it would establish friendly relations with countries that respect the sovereignty of the country.
Newspaper published a statement that the ruling communist party newspaper Rodong Sinmun and other papers, affirmed the importance of the role of the party. Earlier, the party had ruled by Kim Jong-Il who prefer the military.
"To achieve victory in propelling the progress of this year, the need to strengthen the party and enhance its leadership role in the maximum," the statement said.
North Korea has set a goal of becoming a strong and prosperous country this year. "This year is the year in which Kim Jong-Il plans to prosper will produce a brilliant result," wrote the newspaper.
North Korea's economic crisis. Factories and power shortages of raw materials. Outside the city of Pyongyang, millions of people each day struggle just to find food for themselves and their families. Food shortages that began mid-1990s has killed hundreds of thousands of people.

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U.S.A. Freeze Military Aid To Pakistan

United States froze military aid worth 800 million dollars for Pakistan. The amount is nearly one-third of the security assistance amounting to 2.7 billion dollars that it provides every year to Islamabad, said Chief of Staff of President Barack Obama on Sunday.
Relationship that the two main ally deteriorated since U.S. commandos shot dead al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in the garrison city of Pakistan, Abbottabad, 2 May.
Last month, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned that Washington would slow the U.S. military aid to Pakistan if it fails to take steps that could not be detailed to help the United States.
Now, it seems, the warning is realized, when William Daley, Obama's chief of staff, confirmed the New York Times report that the government's delay and, in certain cases, cancel the military aid of about 800 million dollars.
"They have taken a number of steps that have given us a reason to stop a number of assistance we provide to the military, and we're trying to execute it," Daley said on the ABC program.
"The core problem is, our relationship with Pakistan is very complicated," said Daley. "Clearly, there is still a very painful feeling in the political system of Pakistan following the attack which we do to catch Osama.''
According to the New York Times, which assistanc ethat froze includes about 300 million dollars instead of spending Pakistan for placement costs more than 100,000 troops along the Afghan border. In addition, hundreds of millions of dollars in aid for training and military hardware is also postponed.
Pakistan response
Meanwhile, Pakistan responded by saying the U.S. move will not affect its ability to fight terror groups.
General Athar Abbas said Islamabad has not officially notified of the reason it froze aid and what they ask.
In announcing the move, the United States declared Pakistan an important ally, but very difficult to address the relationship between the two countries

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Syria Accuses U.S. Interference

Syria accused the United States intervened in the protests that rocked the Middle East countries during the last four months, after U.S. Ambassador Robert Ford visited the restive city, Hama.
In the city of hundreds of people fled for fear of the military crackdown ahead of demonstrations antirezim Bashar al-Assad held after Friday prayers.
The presence of U.S. ambassador''in Hama without prior consent is clear evidence of uncle Sam's intervention in the ongoing events, and their efforts to increase the tension, which undermine security and stability of Syria,''the foreign ministry said in a statement.
Syria warns against''irresponsible behavior like that and asserted his determination to continue to take all steps to restore peace and stability of the country,''the statement said following a visit Ford.
According to Washington, Ambassador Ford hopes to stay in Hama to take part in anti-government protests that usually starts after Friday prayers.
The visit was certainly made of Damascus fury. Hundreds of people had left before the rally yesterday with Hama banner''there is no dialogue with the regime of President Bashar al-Assad'', say activists. They headed Salamiyah, about 30 kilometers to the southeast.
U.S. Ambassador Visits
Syrian authorities were trying to quell protests in Hama, who used to be the center of opposition to the central government, and deliver tanks to the main entrance of the city, except in the north.
Board of Supervisors Suraih Human Rights stated that approximately 100 families, or a total of 1,000 people, has left Hama, where Syrian troops reportedly killed 25 people since last Tuesday. Chairman of the agency, Rami Abdel Rahman, said two people were killed in Hama, last Thursday. ''The security forces fired on their feet and then took it away with their vehicles. They were seriously wounded and died on the way to the hospital,''he explained.
A senior U.S. official, who did not want his identity known, said Ford visited Hama to "make contact" with opposition leaders.
Hama is a symbol of opposition since the crackdown on the uprising by the Muslim Brotherhood against the father of President Bashar al-Assad, Hafez al-Assad, in 1982. The incident killed about 20,000 people.
Friday last week, protests antirezim siphon half a million people in Hama. According to the democracy activists, security forces did not intervene, and President Bashar al-Assad dismissed the governor of the city the next day

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Yemeni President Appear With Burns Hurt

Yemeni President, Ali Abdullah Saleh appeared on a television show in the state of the complex were injured after an attack on his residence early last month. In the footage, Saleh refused to retreat, but ready to conduct dialogue with the demonstrators.
As reported by Al-Jazeera television station, Thursday, July 7, 2011, Saleh appeared with faces blackened by fire, his hands wrapped in bandages, and he wore a typical Arab, not the usual suit and tie he wore. To the opponents in various cities in Yemen, Saleh said "You misunderstand democracy."
In the broadcast, Saleh refused to go down as the opposition demanded. But Saleh offering to share power according to the constitution of Yemen. "We do not oppose the participation, we opened the participation of all political forces, both opposition and ruling. But this participation must be in accordance with the agreement of society," he said.
Before the division of power, Saleh offered a dialogue between the government and its opponents in Yemen. Dialogue, he is the right way to stop the violence in the country. "Where are the young men who fear God? Why do not they engage in dialogue and produce a satisfactory solution?" Saleh said.
Saleh mosque where he was injured when the Friday prayer at Sana'a attacked on June 3. He reportedly suffered severe burns and was rushed to a hospital in Saudi Arabia. The emergence of this time Saleh was greeted by his supporters, with lit fireworks and shots into the air.
Saleh said he had undergone eight surgeries to treat his burns. She thanked the Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, because it has been accepted. He also thanked his deputy, Abdrabbu Mansour Hadi, who holds the reins of leadership during her absence.
Clashes in several cities in Yemen since four months ago when protesters demanding Saleh, who has led more than 30 years back. Dozens of people were killed and hundreds were injured in the stampede to the Yemeni army-controlled town of demonstrators a few months ago.

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Taiwan Foreign Affairs Strategy in the Early 21st Century

In the 21st century, the international community witnessed major changes: the first is the era of globalization, which has gradually been replacing confrontation cooperation. Second, the global economy has slowly shifted to Asia. The rise of Asia has become a new impetus for international growth.
Facing the new trend of international development, Taiwan has been seeking a breakthrough to improve relations with China, to re-join the Asia-Pacific and global economic integration. Then through the "Flexible Diplomacy," Taiwan to pursue a meaningful international participation and strengthen ties with friendly countries and actively contribute to the international community.
Taiwan's natural resources are very limited. Over the past 60 years to build a democracy, Taiwan is now four economic power in Asia east, the 16th largest importer and exporter of the 17th world. Taiwan is the largest direct foreign investor in east Asia after Japan and gave much aid to developing countries and regions.
Relations with China
Since President Ma Ying-jeou came to power in 2008, Taiwan has left the Cold War mentality by actively encouraging "cross-strait reconciliation." Taiwan considers China as the main driving force of Asia's economic revival. Under that policy, currently the two sides signed 15 agreements of cooperation exchanges.
After realizing the direct cross-strait relations, Taiwan to open doors to mainland Chinese tourists, in June 2010 signed the "Agreement of Economic Cooperation Framework" (ECFA) between the two parties. The agreement, in addition to lowering tariffs and opening trade products services on both sides as well as protection of intellectual property rights, also runs a mutually beneficial relationship.
In addition to Taiwan's economic growth in 2010 reached 10.82%, foreign travelers who visited Taiwan reached 5.56juta people. In addition to encouraging prosperity in the country, the first quarter of 2011, Taiwanese exports to Mainland China increased 14% compared to same period last year, reaching more than 30 billion U.S. dollars.
Agricultural products exported to mainland China also grew 15-fold, from 2 million dollars in the first quarter of 2010 to 33 million U.S. dollars in the same period. The first quarter of this year, Taiwan's trade with ASEAN grew by 30%.
International Institute for Management Lausanne Switzerland in May 2011 announced the ranking of world competitiveness report, Taiwan ranked eighth last year from rising to the rank of 6, proving the improved cross-strait relations and Taiwan's foreign trade profitable overall.
In addition, cross-strait reconciliation will also help strengthen Taiwan's foreign relations, especially with the policy of "flexible diplomacy" adopted President Ma. Both sides have to stop the diplomatic battle, gradually forming a good circle.
This year, "the World Health Organization" (WHO) for the third time to invite Taiwan to attend the meeting "The World Health Assembly" (WHA) as observer countries. Of the 53 countries that provide free visas for Taiwan tourists until this year has been to 113 countries, and the number of countries having diplomatic relations remain much as 23, this is proof.
Humanitarian Aid
In addition to the development of pragmatic relations with all countries in recent years, Taiwan is actively participating in international humanitarian assistance. With concrete actions to contribute to the international community, for example, March 11 this year, the Japanese earthquake that triggered the tsunami disaster and nuclear, Taiwan once again plays the role of the spirit of "helping a fellow human being."
Besides immediately sent search and rescue teams participating in rescue activities, the people of Taiwan to contribute as much as 16 billion yen of humanity, the world's highest contributor to the country. Last year an ally of Taiwan, Haiti, hit by the earthquake, teams of volunteers Taiwan is one of the first international rescue teams arrived in the disaster area, had the honor of the international community.
Under the guidance of the policy of President Ma, Taiwan has become a trusted partner for a regional peacemaker and the international community, gain the trust of all countries.
The future, we will continue to promote reconciliation policies, and actively participate in international activities, using the power of cumulative economic development, contribute to the international community. This strategy is a wise choice for future development, under a solid foundation to build peace and international prosperity.

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Obama Trust Can Handle Debt In His Country

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is confident Democrats and Republicans can cut a "significant deal" to trim the U.S. deficit and increase its borrowing limit to avoid a damaging default, the White House said on Monday.

Despite the White House's optimism, both Republicans and Democrats showed little willingness to compromise after deficit reduction talks led by Vice President Joe Biden collapsed suddenly on Thursday.

"The president told me that everyone in the room believes a significant deal remains possible," White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters after Obama's discussion with Democratic Senate leader Harry Reid.

Obama later sat down with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell but neither side would say how the talks went.

The White House said Obama and Biden would both continue to engage congressional leaders. McConnell has stuck firmly to his party's line that revenue-raising measures were off the table.

Obama last week met with House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, the top Republican in Congress.

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Ship Humanitarian Mission to Gaza Sabotaged

One out of ten ships in the flotilla Flotilla II will sail to Gaza sabotaged by unknown persons. However, the damage is not too severe and do not hinder them to send aid to Gaza.

Quoted from page Associated Press, Tuesday, June 28, 2011, the propeller shaft ship 'Juliano' cut off when docked in the port of Piraeus, Greece.

"Fortunately, the damage can be repaired before we left at the end of this week," said a statement issued by the Swedish activists.

They say that there are divers who damaged their ship. This action is done to stop them across the sea towards the Israeli blockade of Gaza. "Someone tried to stop the flotilla to sail," the statement again.

Juliano ship is one of 10 ships of the fleet of humanity 'Free Gaza Movement'. The mission is called "Freedom Flotilla II - Stay Human 'is once again trying to break through Israel's blockade of Gaza. Earlier in the year ago, Israel attacked the Mavi Marmara, a fleet of aid, and killed dozens of people.

On a mission to come, about 10 activists from Indonesia reportedly joined in this action, although the threat is very serious. Earlier, Israeli military spokesman, Avital Leibovich said that the intelligence they reported the existence of harmful chemicals carried by the activists to the militant Hamas.

This is disputed by one of the organizers, Dror Feiler. He said hundreds of people who participated in the Flotilla has vowed not to commit acts of violence. They also say the goods they carry pure relief materials, including the form of building materials to build the hospital.

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Hillary Clinton Aims Outstanding Issues World Bank

U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, denied that he targeted the position of President of the World Bank next year. The position was being acted former Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick, who will retire in mid 2012.

According to the news station CBS news, an issue Clinton wants to lead the World Bank's first blown news agency Reuters on Thursday afternoon U.S. time. However, the news was denied Clinton through the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Philiipe Reines. "That's completely untrue and Reuters have been told," said Reines told CBS.

Reines confirmed that Clinton has never spoken with President Barack Obama and other officials about her desire to move to the World bank. "He's not at all interested in the task and will not take it if there is a bid," said Reines. Also expressed a similar rebuttal White House spokesman, Jay Carney.

Clinton wants the issue of the World Bank president was related to statements he had some time ago. According to the daily The Guardian, wife of former President Bill Clinton was never claimed not to serve as foreign minister for over four years.

If she want to lead the World bank, Clinton needs the approval of 187 member countries. Traditionally, the World Bank presidency is filled by Americans, while Europeans receive rations led the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Both the world's financial institutions headquartered in Washington DC., USA.

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Musharraf and His Statement About Obama

Pervez Musharraf

President of the United States, Barack Obama, considered trying to ignite a war with Pakistan for ordering his troops into the country without permission and kill Osama bin Laden. It is considered a harsh violation of the sovereignty of a country.

This statement was delivered by former Pakistani president, Pervez Musharraf, quoted by CNN page, Friday, May 27, 2011. Musharraf said the attack on bin Laden's residence in the town of Abbottabad, Pakistan, May 2 NAVY SEAL ago by U.S. troops should have the permission of the Pakistani government.

"Obviously no country is entitled to violate the sovereignty of other countries. If technically you see it, then it is an act of ignition of war," said Musharraf.

Previously the government of Pakistan has expressed his protest over U.S. actions, but there is no any apology from Obama. In an interview on television, Obama said that if there is a chance to kill other members of al-Qaeda, he would do the same.

Musharraf thought Obama was too arrogant to say such a thing. Obama Arrogance, said Musharraf clearly visible in the public world.

"As if he says'I do not care about the opinion of your country. We do not care about your people. We will come and do it again,' is arrogant," said Musharraf.

On the basis of violation of the sovereignty of that, Musharraf said the killing of Osama is an illegal act. Musharraf also deplored carelessness Pakistani intelligence who do not know the presence of Osama in Abbottabad which is located near the Pakistan military academy.

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