Seven out of eight steam boilers in the propulsion machinery on the Vikramaditya aircraft carrier were out of order on Monday as it tried to gain maximum speed in the Barents Sea, RIA Novosti news agency reported. An official, who prepared the Vikramaditya for sea trials, said the reason for the boilers’ failure was that […]
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Russian aircraft carrier on rocks again
Seven out of eight steam boilers in the propulsion machinery on the Vikramaditya aircraft carrier were out of order on Monday as it tried to gain maximum speed in the Barents Sea, RIA Novosti news agency reported. An official, who prepared the Vikramaditya for sea trials, said the reason for the boilers’ failure was that […]
Striking dockers paralyze Portugal ports
Leaders of the dock workers’ union Oficiaismar said on Monday that the ports of Lisbon, Setubal, Sines and Aveiro on the Portuguese mainland were hit as a result of the walkout over working conditions and job cuts, AFP reported. Oficiaismar official Carlos Coutinho stated that cruise lines had to change their schedules because of the […]
Striking dockers paralyze Portugal ports
Leaders of the dock workers’ union Oficiaismar said on Monday that the ports of Lisbon, Setubal, Sines and Aveiro on the Portuguese mainland were hit as a result of the walkout over working conditions and job cuts, AFP reported. Oficiaismar official Carlos Coutinho stated that cruise lines had to change their schedules because of the […]
‘Germans disgruntled with capitalism’
According to a phone survey conducted between August 8 and 12 by the Berlin-based Forsa Institute for Social Research and Statistical Analysis, with a sampling of 2,000 German adults, 12 percent of respondents said they are extremely dissatisfied with capitalist policies. Thirty-three percent of those surveyed also expressed their strong discontent over capitalism. Meanwhile, 40% […]
‘Germans disgruntled with capitalism’
According to a phone survey conducted between August 8 and 12 by the Berlin-based Forsa Institute for Social Research and Statistical Analysis, with a sampling of 2,000 German adults, 12 percent of respondents said they are extremely dissatisfied with capitalist policies. Thirty-three percent of those surveyed also expressed their strong discontent over capitalism. Meanwhile, 40% […]
French rally to support Rohingya Muslims
People gathered in the French capital to call for an end to discrimination and sectarian violence against Rohingya Muslims. The protesters held signs reading “Stop the killing of Muslims in Burma,” and “Don’t kill my brother.” The Buddhist-majority government of Myanmar refuses to recognize Rohingyas, claiming they are not native to the country. This is […]
French rally to support Rohingya Muslims
People gathered in the French capital to call for an end to discrimination and sectarian violence against Rohingya Muslims. The protesters held signs reading “Stop the killing of Muslims in Burma,” and “Don’t kill my brother.” The Buddhist-majority government of Myanmar refuses to recognize Rohingyas, claiming they are not native to the country. This is […]
Sweden police clash with Muslims
The young Muslim protesters gathered at a movie theatre screening the blasphemous movie and chanted “God is Great.” The protesters tried to prevent the scurrilous show by stopping the screen projector, but the police forces clashed with them violently. Meanwhile, a police officer attacked a female protester, threw her on the ground and began jumping […]
France bans further anti-US protests
Valls said on Sunday that he would prevent more anti-US demonstration in the country against the insulting film produced by an Israeli-American that disrespects Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). “I have issued instructions so that this does not happen again. These protests are forbidden,” Valls said in an interview with France 2 television. The minister went on […]
Germany bans US pastor Jones
A spokesman for the German Interior Ministry said on Sunday that pastor Jones’ visit would be contrary to the “interest in maintaining public order.” It comes after a German far-right, Pro Deutschland, invited the extremist pastor to the country in order to attend a Berlin screening of the anti-Islam movie produced by an Israeli-American in […]
Bleak prospects for Italy’s economy
The report, entitled “The Challenges of Economic Policy,” was published on Thursday, saying economic growth in Italy will remain depressed for the next two years. “The Italian economy remains in a deep recession and signs of reversing the trend are not strong,” said the study carried out by Confindustria’s research center. “Uncertainty remains high,” it […]
Portugal reverberates with mass demos
Nearly 50,000 people staged a mass rally in Lisbon on Saturday. They clashed with police in front of the parliament, but no one was injured in the incident. A similar number turned up in the second-largest city of Porto and several thousands in around 30 other Portuguese cities. The protests were called by university students […]
‘Romney could spark global arms race’
“If Mr. Romney wins the presidential election, the United States could fall back to a time when the bulk of revenues goes to a small group of people and military programs are prioritized,” Dvorkovich stated at the Yalta European Strategy forum on Saturday. “Unfortunately, military programs will play an increasing role in Russia as well, […]
‘Israel can’t veto Germany’s decisions’
“No country in the world has the right of veto to decisions taken by the German government,” Defence Minister Thomas de Maiziere told the German daily Frankfurter Rundschau on Saturday when asked to comment on Israel’s pressure on Berlin to cancel the deal. He said the transaction to sell the two Type 209 attack submarines […]
Greek opposition vows to avert new cuts
Alexis Tsipras said in a speech in the northern city of Thessaloniki on Saturday that he would mobilize Syriza lawmakers and supporters against the new measures Athens is negotiating with international lenders. “The time to stop the catastrophe is now. These measures must not pass. They will deliver the final blow to the people,” Tsipras […]
Spaniards hold anti-austerity rallies
The protesters from across the country gathered in central Madrid and streets leading to the central Plaza Colon. Union leaders are expected to make speeches against Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s harsh budget cuts. The rally comes a day after the Spanish government announced plans to unveil a reform program by the end of the […]
120 detained in Antwerp movie protest
On Saturday, protesters in Antwerp were chanting slogans against the United States and burned a US flag before the clashes broke out. There have been demonstrations over the blasphemous film, which disrespects Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and depicts Islam as an oppressive religion, in several countries across the world. MRS/HGL Views: 0
100 busted at Paris anti-Islam film demo
On Saturday, Muslim demonstrators gathered in front of the US Embassy to protest against a blasphemous movie that disrespects Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which was produced in the United States, and about 100 were arrested. TV images showed protesters praying on the wide sidewalks. There have been demonstrations over the blasphemous film outside US diplomatic posts […]
IRIB journalist sentence commuted
Presiding Judge Abid Abidinbayev made the decision in a court in the Azeri capital, Baku, on Thursday after Anar Bayramli’s defense attorney, Anar Qasemlou, presented his defense of Bayramli. During the hearing session, Qasemlou highlighted that there was no evidence to prove the false charges brought against his defendant, and that the testimonies of those […]