President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, has announced that he will retire from politics in 2014, when the term ends.
"Members of my family will be on the electoral rolls in Belgium. Those who want to vote for someone from the family Van Rompuy, will have the chance to do so. In late 2014, my political career is going to end, "said Van Rompuy to the Belgian media.
Former Belgian Prime Minister and Party antëtari Flemish Christian-Democrats and was elected president of the Council of Europe on 1 January 2010, while his second term, which he won in 2012, ended November 30 year 2014.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Syrian opposition seeks government formation
Leading Syrian opposition groups launched today a two-day meeting in Istanbul.
Representatives of the National Coalition of Syria plan to choose a rebel government, which will challenge the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
For prime minister running 12 candidates, including former Minister of Agriculture.
Syria rebels have launched a revolt against the regime since March 2011.
The United Nations says the fighting between them and the regime forces have left about 70,000 people dead.
Representatives of the National Coalition of Syria plan to choose a rebel government, which will challenge the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
For prime minister running 12 candidates, including former Minister of Agriculture.
Syria rebels have launched a revolt against the regime since March 2011.
The United Nations says the fighting between them and the regime forces have left about 70,000 people dead.
Courts attacked in Pakistan
At least two people were killed and dozens of others were injured by an attack by militants at the compound in Pakistan Peshauar courts.
Official sources say that at least one suicide bomber detonated explosives, but it is believed that several other militants took hostages inside the court.
Enhanced security forces have surrounded the compound. Other details of the incident were not available.
Official sources say that at least one suicide bomber detonated explosives, but it is believed that several other militants took hostages inside the court.
Enhanced security forces have surrounded the compound. Other details of the incident were not available.
Private plane crashes, 2 killed
Two people have died in Indiana in the United States, when a private plane crashed in a residential neighborhood.
The victims were on board the aircraft, which crashed in the town of South Bend.
Officials say the pilot of the aircraft Beechcrat reported mechanical problems before it crashed.
The plane was flying from Tulsa Oklahoma.
The victims were on board the aircraft, which crashed in the town of South Bend.
Officials say the pilot of the aircraft Beechcrat reported mechanical problems before it crashed.
The plane was flying from Tulsa Oklahoma.
UN launches discussion on arms treaty
Diplomats and experts gathered today at the United Nations headquarters in New York for a new round of negotiations aimed at developing first binding treaty to regulate the arms trade in the world.
Negotiations starting today, will last until March 28.
General Assembly of the United Nations, in an attempt to put pressure on world powers to reach agreement, said that negotiations are "last attempt" to the treaty.
Talks in July last year ended without any result.
Among the countries there are sharp divisions over eventual treaty.
His supporters want legally binding requirements for countries to review cross-border transfers of weapons and ensure that they are not used for human rights violations or embargoes.
Negotiations starting today, will last until March 28.
General Assembly of the United Nations, in an attempt to put pressure on world powers to reach agreement, said that negotiations are "last attempt" to the treaty.
Talks in July last year ended without any result.
Among the countries there are sharp divisions over eventual treaty.
His supporters want legally binding requirements for countries to review cross-border transfers of weapons and ensure that they are not used for human rights violations or embargoes.
Cyprus pushes tax vote again
Cyprus Parliament has postponed the vote on the proposal that the forces applied in the Cyprus help finance aid package for the country.
Voting is now expected to take place on Tuesday.
International lenders proposal calls depositors to pay up to 10 percent tax on their savings, in exchange for $ 10 billion bailout.
He has caused outrage among Cypriots, some of whom have called theft.
Has caused anger in Russia, as many banks, companies and individuals Russians have deposited their money in banks in Cyprus.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, said the proposal is "unfair, unprofessional and dangerous."
To enter into force, the proposal must be ratified by the Parliament of Cyprus. The latter was supposed to vote for the dielën.ksat
Voting is now expected to take place on Tuesday.
International lenders proposal calls depositors to pay up to 10 percent tax on their savings, in exchange for $ 10 billion bailout.
He has caused outrage among Cypriots, some of whom have called theft.
Has caused anger in Russia, as many banks, companies and individuals Russians have deposited their money in banks in Cyprus.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, said the proposal is "unfair, unprofessional and dangerous."
To enter into force, the proposal must be ratified by the Parliament of Cyprus. The latter was supposed to vote for the dielën.ksat
China's president visits Russia
President of China, Xi Jinping, will travel this week to Russia.
Kremlin Press Office has announced that the Chinese leader and President Vladimir Putin will discuss a wide range of issues, including cooperation in trade, economy, energy and investment.
They are also expected to discuss international issues such as the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, then in Iran, Afghanistan, the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia.
Xi will stay in Russia from 22 to 24 March.
Kremlin Press Office has announced that the Chinese leader and President Vladimir Putin will discuss a wide range of issues, including cooperation in trade, economy, energy and investment.
They are also expected to discuss international issues such as the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, then in Iran, Afghanistan, the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia.
Xi will stay in Russia from 22 to 24 March.
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