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The Indonesian government expressed no objection if the organizers "New7Wonders" suspend or remove the Komodo National Park from the list of 28 finalists.
New7Wonders Foundation has announced its status as an organizer of Komodo Island as finalists will be suspended starting on February 7, 2011.
Minister of Culture and Tourism, Jero Wacik, tells the deletion Happenings Komodo. He said, in December last, New7Wonders Foundation to meet him. "They asked Indonesia to host a declaration on 11 month 11 year 2011. Well, I've had a crush on, when Indonesia's declaration of world we'll be able to echo. But the weight requirements, so must pay a commitment fee," Jero said, after attending Plenary Meeting of the Cabinet at the Presidential Office on Wednesday (02/02/2011) night.
Government, continued Jero, was asked to pay 10 million dollars as a commitment to host the announcement. Not only that, for the implementation, the organizers were also asked to spend 35 million U.S. dollars. "So, in total we spend 45 million U.S. dollars, or more than Rp 400 billion. I think, because I am a former businessman, worth baseball calculated to pay Rp 400 billion to promote host dragons that do not necessarily win, are you still in select again into seven, "he explained.
Then, Jero said, that money should be spent as host very large and not commensurate with what is available. "It could recoup their baseball (turnover). Although I still want to promote Komodo," Jero said.
Because of the refusal of Indonesia, the organizers declared Komodo would be banned. "They say, if Indonesia is not able to host, we will delete," he said.
Statement of the organizers considered odd by Jero. He said that if Indonesia was not willing to host, should be still there are 27 other countries who also entered the finalists can be replaced without having to write off Komodo participation as a finalist. "For me no problem in other countries, which is important we vote. If the world into seven large memvote and yes it can be seven wonders. That's my mind," Jero said.
Although omitted, Jero said, Indonesia has benefited from the inclusion of Komodo as 28 finalists. Visits to the island of Komodo has increased significantly.
The number of international journalists who were attacked by supporters of Hosni Mubarak in Egypt when covering crisis makes infuriated some leaders of countries in Europe. One protest leader who was Prime Minister of Sweden who urge Egypt to protect the serious journalists who are covering.
Swedish Prime Minister, John Fredrik Reinfeldt, who represent the leaders in Egypt, asked the authorities in Egypt to protect journalists who were covering the demonstrations for democracy. This was followed by a Swedish television journalist was stabbed from behind while being covered.
"Journalists are the eyes and ears of the world today to proclaim this event," Reinfeldt said in a meeting of the European Union in Brussels, Friday, February 4, 2011.
SVT television reporter, Bert Sundström attacked by supporters of President Hosni Mubarak while covering demonstrations in the street. According to television station SVT, Sundström disappeared from the hotel where he stayed on Thursday afternoon, and when a call from a man speaking Arabic, said his Sundström was in the hands of the Egyptian government.
Committee to Protect Journalists notes that 24 journalists were arrested, 21 journalists became victims of the attack and there were five cases where the equipment for the coverage held in the next 24 hours. They included representatives of The Washington Post and The New York Times and Al-Jazeera.
Meanwhile, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Lene Espersen was surprised by the number of international journalists report that attack. Lene asked the Egyptian government should be responsible.
"We see patterns in last week's dramatic developments in Egypt, where freedom of expression has been deliberately suppressed. We can never accept it," he said.
Associated countries in Southeast Asia, ASEAN, concerned by the development of upheaval that occurred in Egypt. ASEAN countries will also assist each other in rescue citizens trapped in this crisis.
"ASEAN Member Countries to follow closely and with concern over developments in the Arab Republic of Egypt," said a statement issued by the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Friday, February 4, 2011.
Demonstrations in Egypt ended clashes in recent days. It was reported eight people were killed and hundreds were injured. Mass anti-government Mubarak today held a demonstration last great they say will be able to overthrow Mubarak from power.
Mubarak said he would not resign until the general election in September.
In a statement, the ASEAN Member countries expressed hope that Egypt is able to overcome the various challenges faced through peaceful and democratic manner.
EU leaders condemned the violence that occurred in Cairo, Egypt. They assess if the Egyptian regime continues to use violence against demonstrators in Cairo, the Egyptian would lose international credibility.
Previously the EU had been criticized for hiding behind the President of the United States, Barack Obama, and distanced himself from the Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak. Responding to such criticism, British Prime Minister David Cameron challenged his fellow European leaders to take a stronger position.
David Cameron explains the steps taken by the Egyptian government so far has failed to meet the aspirations of the people of Egypt. "If we see violence on the streets of Cairo today with a state-sponsored hiring demonstrators, the Egyptian regime lost all credibility and support in the eyes of the world, including the UK," said David Cameron as reported by the Associated Press, Friday, February 4, 2011.
EU leaders gather in Brussels in the European Union summit. The leaders called for national dialogue between the Egyptian government with the opposition. This attitude is contrary to the attitude of U.S. President Barack Obama who called for Hosni Mubarak to step down.
The critics assess the European Union fear in supporting pro-democracy demonstrations since the European Union has close ties with Egypt, which joined in the alliance of other Mediterranean countries.
A Russian man created a doomsday capsule useful for survival after the apocalypse like the film 2012.
Evgeny Ubyko, Russian engineers, creating a capsule that can be used to survive the flood, earthquake, fire, and a number of terror attacks.
Russian engineers say that if a series of disasters that will not happen, then the capsule can be used as a sauna.
Ubyco said they decided to create a capsule at a cost of 80,000 U.S. dollars to save people from a number of disasters is estimated to occur in 2012 and will be the end of the Earth.
He also plans to sell it in serial safety capsule and the capsule has been shown to the Russian media with the actual size.
His invention refers to the Maya civilization that vanished prophecy that predicted that 2012 will happen in the world apocalypse.
A giant bluefin tuna sold for 396,000 U.S. dollars, or approximately USD 3.5 billion in the first auction this year at the world's largest fish market in Tokyo on Wednesday (01/05/2011), in bidding dawn.
Fish weighing 342 kg was caught around the islands north of Japan, Hokkaido, negotiable up to 32.49 million yen (396,000 dollars), said an official at the Tsukiji fish market. It was the highest bid value, larger than the previous record of 20.02 million yen worth of which also paid for bluefin tuna in 2001, said an officer.
Sashimi, foods from raw fish of the giant fish, estimated to be sold up to 3450 yen as an initial price, writes the local media. Fish is bought by a Japanese sushi restaurant owner and Hong Kong also make joint bid for another bluefin tuna in the first auction last year at the Tsukiji fish market is an area of more than 40 football fields.
"I feel relieved," said restaurant owner from Hong Kong, told reporters in that market, where a total of 538 bluefin tuna are also sold at high prices in the auction dawn. "Tuna is good," he said. "Prices are high because foreign buyers also want the tuna."
Local media said the bidders from China who are experiencing added demand for bluefin tuna species participate boost the selling price until it reaches a new record. "Globalization of food triggers higher prices," said a participant according to Kyodo news agency. "This is good news that turn the entire market. I hope the Japanese economy can also be encouraged and increased."
The period of excessive fish poaching has dropped the price of global tuna, sparked some Western countries to conduct trade restrictions on Atlantic bluefin tuna is rare. Japanese consume three-quarters of bluefin tuna caught in the world, the material of high priced sushi in Japan and is known as the Kuro maguro (tuna black) and referred to sushi lovers as "black diamonds" because of its rarity.
This afternoon I can email from friends dimilist. According to the sender's friend Annie, one animal was discovered in Borneo. Whether it's on which side kalimantan, but enough to make hair stand on end. If curious, this picture
look how the size of the animals on this one, try to compare with those found in mining areas by our geological team at one camp in Soroako.
Sheep most expensive in the world price of 3.8 billion sheep is the most expensive in the world price of 3.8 billion - Scottish lamb was sold for 231 thousand pounds or more than USD 3.8 billion in a Scottish cattle auction. So proclaimed Reuters on Saturday (29 / 8). This price broke the record as the most expensive in the world price of sheep.
Delta Air Lines has canceled about 500 flights on Christmas Day. Similar steps were taken a number of other U.S. airlines because of the threat of a storm that will hit the East Coast of the country.
Morgant Durrant, a spokesman for Delta said the airline has canceled about 300 flights to and from Atlanta, and 200 flights in other cities across the United States.
Delta also has followed the steps Continental, United, and AirTran to eliminate additional costs for travelers who change their travel schedule.
According to the meteorologist, the Atlantic region and Northeast United States will experience a combination of rain, sleet, snow and rain. Those who live in the highlands will experience the worst effects.
As quoted by CNN, December 25, 2010, is still too early to tell how severe the storm will occur. It is estimated, new information will be obtained on Sunday morning, tomorrow.
According to weather forecasts on Sunday afternoon to Monday, Boston will experience heavy rainfall. New York will be showered with snow, while Philadelphia will be covered with snow between 5 to 10 centimeters. Atlanta itself will experience rain mixed with snow on Saturday afternoon until Sunday.
United Continental Holdings Inc.., the parent company of United and Continental airlines said, customers who change the schedule flight to, from, or through an area that experienced the impact of bad weather may change the day or hour flight. This change will not be charged.
For users who want to cancel flights, they can also reclaim the money they have paid.
City of Rome was forced to full alert after the explosion at the celebration of Christmas parcel containing a bomb that makes two of Chile and the Swiss embassy staff wounded.
As published in the Sydney Morning Herald, Friday, December 24, 2010, A number of strategic locations such as ministry buildings, embassies, post offices, and the tightly guarded parliament building after the two explosions.
Moreover, it was discovered more than a dozen content package bomb sent to multiple addresses. This is forcing local authorities to stop perngiriman international package for two days.
Chile Embassy staff were injured when opening the packets sent to the embassy, he was wounded in the hand and eye. While the Swiss Embassy employees, injured his left hand.
The incident received harsh criticism from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile, Alfredo Moreno. He said, was cursed and terrorist acts. Meanwhile, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, Micheline Calmy Rey dangerous and condemned the action was unforgivable.
Citing testimony by investigators, Italian media reported, the bomb that infiltrated in VHS video package filled with gunpowder and metal fragments are connected by nine volt battery and light bulb filaments.
Stretch tape to keep the bombs did not explode. But when the tape was opened, Duars!
An organization on behalf of themselves as the Federation of Anarchy (FAI) has claimed responsibility. The admission is contained in the writings found at the scene of the blast at the Embassy of Chile. This is not an attack FAI for the first time.
The inscription reads: We decided to make our voices heard, the word also deeds. Let's break the system of domination ... Life anarchy. "
In that note also written a statement of solidarity "for the comrades (comrades) in jail" and to another fellow anarchist groups in Argentina, Chile, Greece, Mexico and Spain.
Meanwhile, the website of The Star reported, Italian Deputy Minister of Home Affairs who also oversees anti-terrorism unit, said Alfredo Mantovano, Switzerland became a target because of the intensive cooperation arrest anarchists.
Meanwhile, Chile became a target because last year there were members of anarchist groups who were killed there.
Unrest in Ivory Coast in recent days getting worried. The conflict triggered a power struggle and has killed hundreds of people and thousands more injured.
If it still continues, unrest in the western African country is feared to lead to civil war, which will also involve several neighboring countries, like Angola and Liberia.
According to news agency Associated Press (AP), bloody riots were linked to the 28 November general election, when President Laurent Gbagbo was defeated by his rival, Alassane Outtara. However, Gbagbo refused to resign and instead to use military force to maintain power.
Meanwhile, Outtara formed a rival government in a local hotel which was guarded by UN troops and former rebels from the northern army. UN and other countries take sides Outtara and acknowledge his victory as Ivory Coast's president-elect.
Elected Prime Minister, Guillaume Soro, urged the United Nations, the European Union and the African Union and other countries to intervene to overthrow Gbagbo.
"Clearly there is only one way left, that is strength," said Soro as reported by AP, Wednesday, December 22, 2010.
Gbagbo was mentioned already launched a campaign of terror by hiring mercenaries from Liberia and Angola. Their goal was the UN soldiers and civilians. Gbagbo insists to stay in power, because the law in this country allows a person who lost the election to negotiate a term of office.
"We calculate the death toll reached nearly 200 people and 100 others suffered gunshot wounds, 40 missing and 732 were arrested," says Soro.
According to the report Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, since unrest broke out, many women in the Ivory Coast also become victims. They were beaten, stripped naked, assaulted and raped. The organization is demanding given the war crimes charges for the perpetrators.
Gbagbo ordered all UN troops to leave the country, but UN forces are impartial Outtara chose to stay and watch. OBB Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon warns of civil war due to this unrest. He called on other countries intervene in the problems in Ivory Coast.
"Responding to this, the world community can not be silent. Mercenaries, including former fighters in Liberia, has been recruited to attack a group of people and populations, "said Moon.
Following the violence that do not recede, the French government ordered the 15,000 citizens residing in Ivory Coast to leave temporarily. The command came home from a state occurs when there is an international unrest or the massacre of civilians, this never happened in Rwanda.
The United States government also has ordered its staff in Ivory Coast to go home because they assess the situation more paran and anti-Western sentiment began to arise. In addition, the German government also ordered residents to go home.
Around 48 people died after a refugee boat accident off the coast of Australia last week.
"We probably will not know the exact number. However, the information that came to me today, about 90 people were on board," said Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Monday (20/12/2010).
"This means we still can not find about 18 other people," he said.
The bodies of 30 Iranian Kurdish refugees, and Iraq has been found following the ill-fated ship collision on Wednesday in the Christmas Islands. The other 42 people survived.
Tension has overflowed into demonstrations in detention centers across the island on Friday. The lawyers said the victim survived the crash the ship, including three children who become orphaned by the disaster, has been separated from other prisoners.
However, the Australian Immigration Department spokesman declared that the protests are peaceful and do not cause damage to a number of facilities on Christmas Island, which was built specifically for asylum seekers while their claims review process.
The first protests involving 50 people. They vent their frustration against conditions inside the camp, including the poor condition of air conditioning due to lack of electricity supply on the island. Other action related to the deaths of the victims of the accident the ship.
The second demonstration involving 70 people. The action is held by sitting together at the gate. Some held banners, ask for help from the United Nations.
Hundreds of asylum seekers, most of whom come from Iraq, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, in droves to Christmas Island in the last 12 months. This condition causes the more dense the island so that some new facilities should be constructed.
Iran started to reduce energy and food price subsidies. The policy was to boost the Iranian economy.
So said President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, as monitored by the Associated Press, Saturday, December 18, 2010 local time. According to Ahmadinejad, the policy comes into force Sunday, December 19, 2010.
In an interview with Iranian state television, Ahmadinejad was determined that government subsidies in all sectors will be removed when his reign ended in 2013. Reduction of current subsidies gradually become part of that determination.
According to a new system of subsidy reduction, the price of gasoline in Iran rose from about 1,000 to 4,000 Rial Rial (around Rp3.475) per liter. The price is valid for residents who have a subsidy card. Meanwhile, for consumers who do not have a card subsidized gasoline price increases from 4000 to about 7000 Rial Rial (around Rp6.082).
Ahmadinejad said that the government also gradually reduce subsidies for the price of bread, which so far requires the budget to U.S. $ 4 billion. Consequently, the price of bread will rise.
The government revealed that the result of rising prices due to subsidy reduction program will be channeled to fund direct cash assistance (BLT) to citizens who are entitled. The government has distributed nearly U.S. $ 15 billion into bank accounts owned by 20 million families who are entitled to receive compensation before the commencement of subsidy reduction program.
Each family member is entitled to receive cash assistance worth 810,000 Rial (around Rp703.000) for the past two months. According to Ahmadinejad, citizens can get a BLT it from the bank began the day Sunday, December 19, 2010. However, he asked people not to have invaded at the same bank to withdraw cash it.
"When they all get money and spending directly used, it will disrupt the market and the people themselves are harmed," Ahmadinejad said.
