Detained journalist Mohamed Tamalt dies in Algeria

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Detained journalist Mohamed Tamalt dies in Algeria

Posted: November 7th, 2022 by Admin

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Mohamed Tamalt, a journalist imprisoned in Algeria for insulting President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, died in hospital while serving his sentence. His lawyer on Sunday announced his death.

Tamalt, 42, lived in England, basing himself in London, and had UK-Algerian dual citizenship. He was arrested on June 27 near his parents’ Algiers home after writing a poem on Facebook. Human Rights Watch said he began a hunger strike immediately. On June 11 he was fined 200,000 dinars (£1,400; US$1,800) and imprisoned for two years. This was upheld on appeal.

Tamalt fell into a coma which his lawyer, Amine Sidhoum, said lasted three months. He was undergoing treatment in Bab el-Oued hospital. Human Rights Watch had asked Algeria to release him when reportedly in critical condition in August.

Reporters Without Borders called Tamalt’s death a shocking blow to Algerian free speech. “Why was there such a conviction just for words on Facebook which did no harm to anyone?” asked the organisation’s North African head, Yasmine Kacha. Amnesty International have sought an “independent and transparent investigation into the circumstances” of Tamalt’s death.

Tamalt was convicted of insulting President Bouteflika and defaming a public organisation, both breaches of the national Penal Code. Sidhoum told al-Jazeera the occasion marked “the first time since Algeria gained its independence from France that a journalist died in jail because of what he wrote on the Internet.” He also said he was “really sad at the lack of support from his fellow Algerian journalists, who left him and abandoned him.”

Why was there such a conviction just for words on Facebook which did no harm to anyone?

Sidhoum said Tamalt’s funeral was scheduled for Monday. Afterwards, “we, his family and lawyers, will figure out in the following days what we can do to find out exactly what happened to him in prison.” His family have alleged he was mistreated in prison and denied visits. Justice Minister Tayeb Louh in October promised investigations would uncover any wrongdoing by authorities.

The prison service said Tamalt was found to be suffering pneumonia, beginning treatment on December 4. It said this killed him. Amnesty spokesperson Brahim Mahdid in remarks to al-Jazeera said “we can’t say for sure what the cause of his death was[…] Nor are we sure if Tamalt received the proper treatment during his hunger strike.” Mahdid said local media were “facing increasing pressure” and “a hostile environment.”

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Hungarian state-owned enterprise acquires Hirtenberger Defence Group

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Hungarian state-owned enterprise acquires Hirtenberger Defence Group

Posted: November 7th, 2022 by Admin

Thursday, November 7, 2019

On Monday, Hungarian daily newspaper Magyar Nemzet revealed a deal whereby, on October 29, Hungarian state-owned enterprise HDT Védelmi Ipari Kft. (HDT Limited) acquired Austrian mortar and shell manufacturer Hirtenberger Defence Group. Hirtenberger Defence Group also acknowledged the deal.

In the deal, Austrian, United Kingdom and New Zealand production sites are to be kept, with market sales expected to cover for the price in the long run. A government-guaranteed loan covered the costs, but the exact figure was kept secret.

The November 4 issue of Magyar Nemzet published an interview with Gáspár Maróth, the Hungarian Government commissioner responsible for defence, defence industries and coordinating defence modernization, in which the deal was announced. On the same day, the Hirtenberger Defence Group issued a corresponding press release.

While not naming any other bidders, Maróth said the Hungarian bid won after lengthy negotiations, out of mulitple competing offers. He said he expects no political turmoil between the neighboring Austria and Hungary over the sale. He also noted the acquisition fits into the Hungarian “outward investment” ((hu))Hungarian language: ?t?kekihelyezési strategy of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

The Austrian partner asked for the price to be kept secret, but the commissioner stated the purchase was financed by a loan, so it is not a burden on the state budget. With government resolution No. 1430/2019, the state issued an indemnity bond to cover for HDT’s 38.8 million euro loan, and daily Népszava covered the story with a headline pointing out that amount as the presumed price. The creditor Hungarian Development Bank is state-owned as well. Already-queued orders won’t leave idle capacity for some years, Maróth said, and paying back this loan seems realistic; unnamed industry experts called this dubious to Népszava, as the market is saturated and margins are thin, while noting this kind of equipment is needed by the Defence Forces.

The company structure remains unchanged and all sites continue to operate, but Hungarian engineers are to join the research and development team. Maróth pointed out it would have been much more costly and time-consuming to research mortar technology than to acquire it this way. He noted, “the army modernization does not just cover buying ‘hardware’ but technology transfer as well.” ((hu))Hungarian language: ?a hader? modernizációja a „vas” megvétele mellett a tudástranszferre is kiterjed.

Népszava noted the purchase appeared to circumvent the Ministry of Defence. HDT Limited was registered on August 6, 2019 and is under the aegis of Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc.

To modernize its military, in 2018, Hungary licensed Czech firearm technology and started assembling firearms in Kiskunfélegyháza, then agreed with Airbus to open a helicopter parts factory as a joint venture in Gyula.

US President Trump has called for NATO members to increase military spending. According to a March 14, 2019 NATO press release, Hungary spent an estimated 1.15% of its GDP on military expenditures in 2018; NATO guidelines call for 2%. Maróth noted the military had been “effectively disarmed” ((hu))Hungarian language: ?gyakorlatilag lefegyverzett by 2010, when Viktor Orbán regained the prime ministry of Hungary for his second term. Hungary launched a military development program dubbed “Zrínyi 2026” in 2017 to address structural and financial challenges faced by the Defence Force and to renew its equipment.

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Slovenia adopts euro

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Slovenia adopts euro

Posted: November 5th, 2022 by Admin

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On January 1 2007, Slovenia officially joined the Eurozone and adopted the euro as its new official currency. At the same time, Slovenian euro coins, which were available as a “starter kit” from December 15, became legal tender everywhere in the Eurozone.

A period of dual circulation, when both the former currency, the tolar and the euro will be accepted, will only last until January 14. All banks are going to exchange tolars into euros at the official rate of 239.64 SIT per 1 EUR at no commission until March 1, 2007. After that date it will be possible to exchange tolar banknotes (unlimited) and coins (until 2016) only at the Bank of Slovenia.

Most ATMs already dispense euro banknotes with the rest to follow in the following days. Commercial banks automatically converted all tolar accounts into euros and online banking systems will be accessible to their users again on January 3. Even though January 1 and 2 are non-working days in Slovenia, many banks will be opened from 10:00 to 14:00 on both days, available only for one service: exchanging tolars to euros and larger euro banknotes into smaller units.

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Why Look For A Forex Trading Coach

Posted: November 4th, 2022 by Admin

Submitted by: Andrew Collier

Venturing in the foreign exchange market can be a lucrative source of income. Of course, your success would depend on how well you trade and how lucky you get. It is not always a good idea to spend all your waking hours in front of the computer because quantity does not justify success. If you want to earn good money and become a successful Forex trader, you should prioritize quality over quantity. This means that you should focus more on how cleverly you make a move rather than how long you stay online.

Before you start Forex trading, you should acquire sufficient knowledge regarding the Forex market. To accomplish this, you can either enroll in a Forex trading course or seek help from a Forex trading coach. You can find courses and coaches on the Internet. See to it that you only deal with licensed coaches and teachers. As you know, there are plenty of fraudsters online; so, if you want to make the most of your time and money, you should consider your choices wisely. You can also ask reputable Forex traders for advice.

Enrolling in a Forex trading course will let you learn important tips and tricks on Forex trading while having a Forex trading coach to guide you can improve your sense of decision-making. If you choose the latter option, you can expect to learn about the Forex trading system and see where the foreign exchange market is heading. Having a coach will enable you to ask questions regarding things that you do not understand.

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The coach will also teach you how to place accurate trade positions with profit targets and stop losses that are defined clearly. Knowing these information will help you obtain a greater reward-to-risk ratio. Just be sure to seek help from a coach whose trading style works on any currency pair. He should also be able to help you master Japanese candlestick charting, so you can look for high and effective probability patterns.

In addition, your coach should be able to teach you how to validate prospective trades by using Western-based technical analysis. Using fancy lagging indicators is not ideal because they can just confuse you and affect your ability to make rational decisions. Your coach should also be able to teach you based on your Forex trading level. If you are a beginner, he should be able to provide easy-to-comprehend examples. He should also be able to guide you on the usage of Forex trading tools.

A Forex trading coach will serve as your mentor. So, you should see to it that he is knowledgeable and qualified. He should be able to help you improve your skills in Forex trading as well as come up with intelligent strategies. Do not be fooled by the so-called Internet gurus. Only communicate with coaches who are professional traders themselves. Verify their identity by asking for vital information such as their e-mail address, website, or phone number. You may also want to read reviews about the most recommended Forex trading coaches.

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Iran stands firmly against nuclear agency resolution

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Iran stands firmly against nuclear agency resolution

Posted: November 4th, 2022 by Admin

Friday, August 12, 2005

In a nationally broadcast radio sermon by former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Friday, he said of the U. N. watchdog group adopting the resolution for Iran to stop nuclear enrichment activities, “The decision was a cruel one.”

The Thurday adoption in Vienna by the governing board of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was unanimous and legally non-binding in asking Iran to suspend all nuclear fuel related activities. The board also requested a report from the agency’s chief, Mohamed ElBaradei, on its compliance by Tehran.

On Thursday, an Iranian member of their nuclear negotiating team, Sirous Nasseri, read in London a statement made by his republic at the emergency governing board meeting of the IAEA regarding the Nuclear proliferation treaty (NPT):

How can this body be called to react to an act, which is in full conformity with the NPT and the safeguards and constitutes a limited manifestation of the exercise of an inalienable right? A right, which by its own simple meaning, cannot be alienated from anyone.

IAEA spokeswoman Melissa Fleming, said yesterday, “The resolution on Iran was just adopted without a vote, by consensus. So, full consensus. All 35 members of the board agreed to the language of the resolution text.”

International concern over the Iranian nuclear enrichment program was led by the European Union countries of France, Great Britain, and Germany (EU-3), along with the United States. The pressure brought by these nations succeeded in obtaining language calling for the re-instatement of seals that were removed at the Uranium Conversion Facility in Isfahan. The seals were removed during the recent installation of surveillance cameras by IAEA.

The agency is to monitor Tehran for compliance to halt uranium enrichment. After a September 3 deadline, Iran again faces a possible referral to the U.N. Security Council where it could be subject to economic sanctions.

Meanwhile, the United States is likely to grant an entry visa to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to attend the United Nations opening session next month in New York City, New York.

The Bush administration probe into whether Ahmadinejad was connected to the 1979-1981 Iranian hostage crisis is looking like it was a case of mistaken identity. The decision remains tentative as intelligence reports within the administration continue to circulate, according to The Washington Post citing U.S. officials.

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Newcastle United’s St. James’ Park naming rights go up for sale

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Newcastle United’s St. James’ Park naming rights go up for sale

Posted: November 4th, 2022 by Admin

Thursday, October 29, 2009

The naming rights for St James’ Park, the home ground of English football club Newcastle United F.C., are to be put up for sale. The club stated that the club would be “welcoming offers for the stadium naming rights next season”. The move was part of a new drive to “maximise its commercial revenues”, after the announcement that owner Mike Ashley was not selling the club, which had been up for sale since May 2009.

St James’ Park is the largest and oldest football stadium in North East England. Football had been played at St James’ Park since 1880, with Newcastle United using it as their home ground since their inception, in 1892. Despite Newcastle being in the second tier of football, St James Park is the third largest club football stadium in England, behind Old Trafford and the Emirates Stadium.

Naming rights is not unprecedented in English football, including the Premier League grounds the Britannia Stadium, DW Stadium, Emirates Stadium, KC Stadium and Reebok Stadium. Bookmakers Ladbrokes named sportswear company and current club sponsor Addidas favourites to secure the rights. In order to stop the move, BBC Radio Newcastle football commentator Mick Lowes suggested that the Newcastle United Supporters Trust‘s used part of its reported £25m funds to pay Ashley not to sell the rights.

Ex-Newcastle striker and local sports pundit Malcolm Macdonald said of the decision:

they thought they had got on the wrong side of the people of Tyneside then just wait and see what happens if they go through with their plans to re-name St James’ Park because there will be an almighty uproar and outcry. It would upset people so much because it everyone’s second home. That is how people feel about it. It has been St James’ Park forever and a day and it should remain that way.

Lee Ryder, the Evening Chronicle‘s chief sportswrite blogged:

We need to make Coors Light Park a fortress” – to even imagine a future Toon player uttering such words will make many physically sick…Renaming St James’s Park is simply bad taste in the eyes of most Geordie fans – and many will feel that even the injection of silly money to do it will do nothing to make up for another piece of heritage being ripped away from the Tyneside streets….Renaming St James’s Park to Coors Light Park, Bwin Park or even the McDonalds Arena shows that Newcastle’s top brass have again got it so seriously wrong

George Caulkin of The Times wrote of the decision:

Renaming St James’ Park is a muddle-headed, flawed and divisive notion which must not and cannot stand. In an era of recession, there may be a need for Newcastle, in their own words, to “maximise their commercial revenues,” but if it comes at the expense of goodwill (what little there is left of it), hope and a sense of community, it would also come at a bitter, prohibitive, self-defeating cost.

There has been debate over the correct spelling and pronunciation of the stadium name, with differing accounts based on its meaning and origin. In 2008, the club insisted to the BBC programme Look North that the the correct spelling of the Stadium is St James’ Park, with no following ‘s’ after James’, because the stadium is not named as “the park of St James”, rather, it is named after the nearby St James Street, which predates the ground.

The announcement came on the same day as it announced Chris Hughton as the club’s permanent manager, and that owner Mike Ashley was taking the club off the market for a second time.

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Are Botox Treatments A Miracle For Wrinkles Or A Toxic Scare?

Posted: November 2nd, 2022 by Admin

Submitted by: Holly Dodd

A quick online search for the term Botox will reveal that there are as many people searching for Botox as there people searching for Botox alternatives. Botox was approved by the FDA in 2002 as a cosmetic procedure to get rid of wrinkles. A simple needle injection was demonstrated to miraculously eliminate nagging lines and wrinkles and the boom was on .until people started to read about what tox in Botox really was.

Botox is the trade name used for Botulinum Toxin Type A. Yes, I said toxin as in poison. Botox is in fact a relative of botulism, a kind of food poisoning. This food poisoning occurs when a person eats any kind of food that contains a neurotoxin which is created by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum.

Botulinum Toxin Type A, which is just one of seven of the neurotoxins that are produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. Botulinum Toxin Type A causes serious fatal conditions such as paralysis.

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When this occurs, the neurotransmitter that is in charge of triggering muscle contractions (acetylcholine) can no longer be released. The Botulinum toxins have attacked the proteins such as SNAP-25 that are supposed to be essential for release of this acetylcholine.

The Botulinum toxins have now accomplished blocking the signals that are supposed to tell the victim’s muscles to contract.

By now you re probably wondering why anyone would want to inject these toxins into their body INTENTIALY. The reason is that we want to get results fast and Botox does work. If any area of your body can be prevented from moving, then it can’t contract and guess what? It can t wrinkle – that is the phenomenon of Botox!

Botox starts to work within hours but the results will not last permanently. Depending on your body, the effects of Botox can last anywhere from 3 to 8 months.

As for whether Botox is dangerous or not, the dangers remain fairly low.

Botox is definitely not recommended for people with neuromuscular disorders as it would be dangerous for them. It is also not recommended for people with cardiovascular disease. If you don t have either of these problems you should still consult with your physician before considering Botox.

Studies have shown that if you are a person that is a good candidate for Botox injections and the injections are administered by a qualified profession you should not experience any dangerous side effects. If you are searching for a way to look longer, generally Botox is a relatively safe way to combat the aging process.

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Immediate life insurance website launched, first in world

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Immediate life insurance website launched, first in world

Posted: October 29th, 2022 by Admin

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

The first website in the world allowing consumers to buy life insurance online instantly has been launched today, targeting specifically New Zealanders.

The website, run by life insurance company Pinnacle Life, allows New Zealanders in many countries in the world to buy life insurance online without the need for a medical examination. Once the application has been approved, which is done immediately, the consumer can receive a $500,000 life insurance policy via an automatic e-mail. However, if certain conditions have been highlighted, then person to person contact is required to finalise the process.

Ed Saul, senior partner and architect of the new website, says, “We’re giving consumers a quicker and easier way to buy life insurance. Instead of submitting an application form and waiting days for a policy to be approved and issued, we do it online and we do it immediately.”

“The revolutionary website gives consumers complete control over the buying process whilst eliminating the previously obligatory involvement of people and paper. This is a global test case eagerly watched by the insurance industry around the world,” Mr Saul said.

When applying online, a few typical questions are asked on personal information and if the applicant has had any previous illnesses or diseases.

The countries where New Zealand citizens are allowed to apply are UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and the USA.

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UEFA Cup: quarter-final first leg round up

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UEFA Cup: quarter-final first leg round up

Posted: October 27th, 2022 by Admin

Thursday, April 5, 2007

All four quarterfinal matches occurred Thursday in the UEFA Cup, with all three Spanish sides remaining in the competition winning their games. Only one match ended in a draw, that being the game between AZ Alkmaar and Werder Bremen.

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A Dentist In Mesa, Az You Can Trust

Posted: October 27th, 2022 by Admin

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Your teeth play a very important part in your every day life. They help you to eat and to speak and they even form the bone structure of your face. This is why you must take care of your teeth as best as you can. Even one missing or damaged tooth can cause a problem in your oral health. A dentist can help you to accomplish the goal of great dental health.

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Brushing your teeth and flossing are great habits to have but they will not keep your teeth as clean as they could be. This is why you need a great Dentist In Mesa, AZ. They can help you to keep your teeth clean of any cavities or plaque. They can also help you to prevent diseases such as gum disease and gingivitis. Additionally they can treat any issues that you currently have such as broken or cracked teeth. There are various ways they can improve your smile including teeth whitening and veneers. No matter what issues you have, your dentist can help you.

There are so many great Dentist In Mesa, AZ to choose from. Finding the right one shouldn’t be that hard to accomplish. They provide quality dental care that you can trust. They offer a wide variety of treatments including implants, oral surgery, cosmetic dentistry and much more. You can even request an appointment right from their website. They will make sure that you get the best possible dental care with highest level of care.

These days with all the damage we put upon our teeth it’s important that we have a dentist that we can go to get regular cleanings in addition to help with any problems that may occur in the future. The dentist is a professional that can ensure that you have the best dental health possible. They will be able to work with you to make sure that you have great teeth that work as they should be working. You won’t ever have to worry about any teeth problems that you have now or in the future.

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