Obama vítězí v amerických volbách nad McCainem

Už krátce po uzavření volebních místností v Kalifornii označily americké televizní stanice a další média demokratického kandidáta Baracka Obamu vítězem prezidentských voleb. Přisoudili mu totiž na základě volebních odhadů jasné vítězství v nejlidnatějším státě Unie Kalifornii a na základě dalších odhadů zpřesňovaných podle předběžných výsledků i další potřebná vítězství a tím i dostatečný počet volitelů.

CNN vyhlásila už v 5 hodin ráno středoevropského času, že má jistotu 297 volitelů, přičemž potřeboval ke zvolení 270. Krátce poté uznal Obamovo vítězství a svou porážku McCain na shromáždění ve Phoenixu.

Obama především ovládl klíčové státy Ohio a Iowu, kde před čtyřmi lety zvítězil republikán George W. Bush, a kde ale jeho nástupce John McCain nedokázal získat dostatečnou podporu. Poprvé od roku 1964 zvítězil demokratický kandidát také ve Virginii, kde ale byl výsledek velmi vyrovnaný a CNN se odhodlala uvolnit svůj odhad až po sečtení 92 % hlasů. Obama také přetáhl republikánům množství hispánských voličů v Novém Mexiku a především na Floridě, kde byl souboj obou kandidátů velmi vyrovnaný a rozdíl činil méně než pět procent. Pro demokraty získal Obama také státy Colorado a Nevadu. Těsné výsledky naznačovaly jeho výhru i v Severní Karolíně, Indianě a Montaně.

Sedmačtyřicetiletý Obama, který v posledních čtyřech letech působil jako senátor za stát Illinois bude prvním americkým prezidentem černošského původu v historii a prvním demokratickým prezidentem po Billu Clintonovi.

Podle průběžných výsledků demokraté zaznamenali zisky i ve volbách do obou komor Kongresu, což zajistí Obamovi podporu pro jeho vládu.

Oslavy Obamova vítězství se konaly na veřejném prostranství parku v Chicagu, kde se shromáždily tisíce lidí, mezi nimiž měly převahu skupiny Američanů černé pleti a mladých. Obama před nimi vystoupil s proslovem, ve kterém nejprve prohlásil, že jeho vítězství je „odpověď pro lidi, kteří pochybovali o tom, že v Americe je všechno možné a že ještě žije duch jejich zakladatelů, a pro ty, kteří nevěřili v sílu americké demokracie“. Vyzdvihl hojnou volební účast, která neměla v historii Spojených států obdoby.

Ve výhledu do budoucnosti Obama řekl: „Známe výzvy, které stojí před námi. Dvě války, planeta v ohrožení, nejtěžší finanční krize století. (...) Musíme vytěžit nové energie, vytvořit nová pracovní místa, vybudovat nové školy, opravit spojenectví. Cesta před námi bude dlouhá a příkrá. Nemusíme to dokázat za rok, možná ani za celé funkční období. Ale, Ameriko, nikdy jsem neměl silnější naději než dnes, že se tam dostaneme. Slibuji vám to.“

McCain vystoupil ještě dřív než Obama. Shromážděným příznivcům ve Phoenixu připomněl dobu, kdy pozvání černošského předáka Bookera Washingtona od prezidenta Theodore Roosevelta k obědu v Bílém domě bylo považováno za přehnanou odvahu. Řekl: „Dnešní Amerika je míle daleko od tehdejších bigotních časů. Není pro to lepší důkaz než dnešní volba Afroameričana prezidentem Spojených států. Ať k tomu dál nepovstane žádný důvod,“ vyzval McCain a vyjádřil Obamovi uznání za to, že dokázal přesvědčit takové skupiny voličů, které v minulosti měly pocit, že jejich hlasy nemají v americké politice význam.

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Barack Obama wird nächster Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten

2008 United States presidential election

Washington D.C. (Vereinigte Staaten), 05.11.2008 – In den Vereinigten Staaten fand am 4. November die Wahl eines neuen Präsidenten statt. Barack Obama ging mit 338 Wahlmännerstimmen als eindeutiger Sieger der Wahl hervor und wird so 44. Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten. Sein Herausforderer John McCain brachte es auf 163 Wahlmänner.

Im Bundesstaat New Hampshire wählen die Bewohner zweier Dörfer (Dixville Notch und Hart's Location) traditionell schon um 0:00 Uhr. In beiden konnte Barack Obama die Mehrheit holen. Barack Obama ging schließlich mit 338 Wahlmännerstimmen als eindeutiger Sieger der Wahl hervor. Sein Herausforderer John McCain brachte es auf 163 Wahlmänner. Die Wahl wurde nicht nur durch den Ausgang in den so genannten Battleground-States entschieden, zu denen Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana, North Dakota und Montana gehörten, sondern Obama konnte auch Virginia gewinnen, als erster Kandidat der Demokratischen Partei seit 1964.

In manchen Bundesstaaten bildeten sich bereits am frühen Morgen lange Schlangen vor den Wahllokalen. Die Wahlbeteiligung lag nach ersten Erhebungen bei 66 Prozent und somit noch höher als bei der Wahl von John F. Kennedy 1960. Vor vier Jahren, als George W. Bush gewählt wurde, nahmen 55,3 Prozent der Wahlberechtigten teil.

McCain gab schon vor der Veröffentlichung eines Endergebnisses seine Niederlage zu. „Das amerikanische Volk hat gesprochen und es hat klar gesprochen.“ Barack Obama reagierte in einer ersten Reaktion mit folgenden Worten auf den Sieg: „Heute Nacht habt ihr eure Antwort gegeben. Der Wechsel kommt nach Amerika.“

Die Anhänger Obamas feierten den Sieg im Grant Park von Chicago, wo über 100.000 Menschen zusammenkamen. Um Punkt 22 Uhr, als der US-Fernsehsender CNN den Sieg von Obama verkündete, hallten Jubelschreie durch den Grant Park. Die Menschen hüpften, tanzten und umarmten sich.

Die nächsten Schritte auf dem Weg ins Weiße Haus: Am 15. Dezember wird das Wahlmänner-Kollegium den Präsidenten offiziell wählen. Der Amtseid – auch der des Vizepräsidenten – wird am 20. Januar 2009 in Washington abgelegt. Das ist auch der Tag, an dem George W. Bush aus dem Weißen Haus ausziehen muss.


Barack Obama es el nuevo presidente de los Estados Unidos

En una elección histórica, Barack Obama se convertirá en el 44º Presidente de los Estados Unidos, ya que le ganó de manera aplastante a su rival, John McCain, quien ya reconoció su derrota. El demócrata ya tiene 338 electores, superando el mínimo necesario de 270.

De los 153 millones de personas habilitadas para votar, asistieron unos 130 millones, el 75%. Obama había votado esta mañana en Chicago, mientras que McCain lo hizo a la tarde, en Arizona.

El futuro Presidente ganó en los estados más importante por cantidad de electores: Florida, Ohio, Pensilvania y California. "El cambio ha llegado a los Estados Unidos", declaró ante sus seguidores en Phoenix, haciendo referencia a su slogan de campaña.

"El camino a seguir será largo, la cuesta será empinada –dijo Obama–. Puede que no lleguemos en un año, ni siquiera en un mandato, pero América, nunca he estado más seguro que esta noche, lo conseguirá"

El presidente actual, George W. Bush, se comunicó por teléfono con Obama para felicitarlo por los resultados. El senador por Illinois también fue contactado por el mandatario francés, Nicolas Sarkozy.

El nacido en Hawaii propone que todos aquellos que ganen menos de 250 mil dólares anuales reciban una rebaja de impuestos, inversiones en energías alternativas y reducir la importación de petróleo. Asumirá la presidencia el 20 de enero de 2009.

Obama superó con su victoria el temido "efecto Bradley", que habla de las elecciones a gobernador de California durante 1982. El demócrata Tom Bradley, de raza negra, perdió las elecciones pese a estar por arriba en los sondeos previos. Esto ocurrió porque los encuestados no querían aparecer tachados de racistas.


Barack Obamasta Yhdysvaltain seuraava presidentti

Barack Obama on Yhdysvaltain seuraava presidentti. Hän voitti vastaehdokkaansa John McCainin selvin luvuin, tilanne selvisi hyvin nopeasti ääntenlaskun edetessä. Obama on saamassa 52,3 ja McCain 46,4 prosenttia äänistä, mutta valitsijamiesten jakauma on vielä paremmin Obaman puolella: 349–147.

Michael McDonald George Mason -yliopistolta arvioi, että ennätykselliset 136,6 miljoonaa amerikkalaista äänesti näissä vaaleissa. Näin äänestysprosentti olisi 64,1, siis korkein sitten vuoden 1908.

Senaattori Barack Hussein Obama II, 47, on neljänneksi nuorin Yhdysvaltain presidentiksi valittu. Vastaehdokas McCain olisi ollut vanhin ensimmäisen kauden aloittava presidentti jos olisi voittanut.

Obamasta tulee järjestyksessä 44. Yhdysvaltain presidentti. Hän on liittovaltion historian ensimmäinen tummaihoinen presidentti. Obama syntyi Havaijilla kenialaiselle isälle ja kansasilaiselle äidille.

Yhdysvaltain miehittämän Afganistanin presidentti Hamid Karzai vaati uutta presidenttiä tekemään lopun siviiliuhreille. 37 ihmisen kerrotaan kuolleen Afganistanissa yhdysvaltalaisten suorittamassa pommituksessa.

Suomen tasavallan presidentti Tarja Halonen lähetti tänään Obamalle onnittelukirjeen. Hän kirjoitti olevansa varma, että Obaman valinta vahvistaa entisestään Suomen ja Yhdysvaltain välisiä suhteita.


Barack Obama est élu président des États-Unis

Le candidat démocrate Barack Obama sera le quarante-quatrième président des États-Unis d'Amérique. Âgé de 47 ans, le sénateur démocrate de l'Illinois  vient de battre son rival républicain John McCain, le sénateur de l'Arizona. Succédant au républicain George W. Bush élu en novembre 2000, Barack Obama, premier afro-américain à occuper la fonction présidentielle aux États-Unis, sera officiellement investi le 20 janvier 2009. Le vice-président sera le sénateur du Delaware Joe Biden.

Barack Obama a réalisé de bons résultats dans le Nord-Est et la région du Midwest et John McCain dans le Sud des États-Unis. Le candidat démocrate a remporté la victoire notamment grâce à la conquête de grands États comme l'Ohio, la Virginie et la Floride, qui avaient donné leur vote à G.W. Bush en 2004. Aucun candidat républicain n'a remporté la course à la Maison-Blanche sans avoir remporté l'État de l'Ohio ; la Virginie n'avait plus voté pour un candidat démocrate à la présidentielle depuis 1964.

Des centaines de milliers des partisans d'Obama réunis à Chicago ont laissé exploser leur joie lorsque les médias américains ont annoncé la victoire démocrate. Submergés par l'émotion, beaucoup ont versé des larmes.

À Chicago, Barack Obama a déclaré dans son discours que son élection historique montrait que l’Amérique était un pays où tout était possible. « Les Américains ont envoyé au reste du monde le message que leur pays est bien constitué d’États unis », a-t-il dit, ajoutant que son élection comme premier président afro-américain démontrait le pouvoir de la démocratie. C’est la preuve que le rêve des pères fondateurs des États-Unis était vivant, a-t-il souligné. « Le changement est arrivé en Amérique », a-t-il lancé, appelant la nation à s'unir pour faire face aux grands défis. Le président élu a appelé son adversaire John McCain pour le féliciter de tout ce qu’il a accompli au service de la nation.

S'adressant à ses partisans dans l'État de l'Arizona, John McCain a reconnu sa défaite, en précisant avoir félicité son rival. Il a dit admirer la capacité de Barack Obama à inspirer des millions d'Américains et à leur redonner espoir. John McCain a promis de faire tout ce dont il était capable pour aider à réunir le pays, y restaurer la prospérité et préserver la sécurité de l'Amérique.

Barack Hussein Obama est né le 4 août 1961 à Honolulu, Hawaii, d'un père kenyan et d'une mère américaine originaire du Kansas. Il est élevé entre l'Indonésie et Hawaii, où il vivait avec sa grand-mère maternelle, décédée la veille des élections. Il déménage ensuite à Chicago et y exerce comme avocat. En 1996, il commence sa carrière politique en étant élu au Sénat de l'Illinois, et en 2004, il est élu au Sénat des États-Unis. La même année, il présente le candidat à la présidentielle John Kerry au congrès démocrate. Le 20 février 2007, il annonce qu'il se porte candidat à la présidence des États-Unis et remporte difficilement la primaire démocrate contre la sénatrice et ex-première dame Hillary Clinton.

Dans la course à la Maison-Blanche, Barack Obama a mené campagne sur le thème de l’espoir et de l’unité, parlant d'un besoin de surmonter les traditionnelles divisions politiques et sociales. Il a également souligné la nécessité d’un changement aux États-Unis après huit ans de contrôle par les républicains sous le président George W. Bush.

Selon les derniers chiffres, Obama a obtenu environ 340 votes électoraux, bien au-dessus du seuil des 270 nécessaires pour la victoire.
Le 15 décembre 2008, les grands électeurs se réuniront à Washington DC pour l'élection formelle du nouveau président. Le transfert du pouvoir aura lieu le 20 janvier 2009, date à laquelle Barack Obama sera officiellement président des États-Unis d'Amérique.


Barack Obama nyerte az amerikai elnökválasztást

A tegnapi amerikai elnökválasztáson nem született meglepetés. A demokrata párti Barack Obama történelmi győzelmet aratott: az Amerikai Egyesült Államok történetében először színesbőrű gazdája lesz a Fehér Háznak.

Obama megválasztása nem keltett meglepetést, hiszen a közvélemény-kutatási eredmények egyértelműen a demokraták és az ő győzelmét vetítették előre. Előnye a republikánus párti John McCain-nel szemben különösen az amerikai pénzügyi válság kirobbanása után nőtt jelentősen. A választáson résztvevők száma igen magas volt, ez a tény is a demokrata politikus esélyeit növelte, aki kampányában végig a változás szükségességét hangsúlyozta. A mai, még nem hivatalos végeredmény azt mutatta, hogy az utolsó napokban az ingadozó választók között is sok hívet szerzett, és előnye már behozhatatlan.

Obama 47 éves, a Columbia és a Harvard egyetemen végzett, jogi diplomát szerzett; felesége szintén jogász, házasságukból két lány született. Nagyanyja napokkal a választás előtt hunyt el, akinek betegsége miatt a leendő elnök két napra fel is függesztette választási kampányát. Megfigyelők szerint Obamának nem erős oldala a kül- és biztonságpolitika, ezt azonban kiegyensúlyozhatja az alelnökké maga mellé választott Joe Biden, aki a szenátus külügyi bizottságának elnöke, így tapasztalata nyilván fontos szerephez juttatja az USA külpolitikájának, benne az Európához való viszonyának alakításában.

Obama első beszédében hangsúlyozta, hogy - a két választótábor színeire utalva - nincs piros és kék Amerika, és egységre szólított fel. Hasonló hangnemben szólt híveihez John McCain is, aki elismerte vereségét és gratulált Obamának, egyben felajánlotta neki segítségét és ugyanezt kérte választóitól is. Telefonon George Bush ugyancsak gratulált Barack Obamának, aki a hivatali teendőket jövő év elején veheti majd át elődjétől.


USA: Barack Obama è il nuovo presidente degli Stati Uniti d'America

Barack Obama, 47 anni, è il nuovo presidente degli Stati Uniti d'America. Il senatore democratico dell'Illinois, afroamericano, ha battuto il suo rivale repubblicano, John McCain, senatore dell'Arizona, sia in termini di voti elettorali che di voto popolare.

Obama sarà il quarantaquattresimo presidente degli USA, succedendo a George W. Bush, repubblicano, presidente da otto anni. La vittoria è arrivata grazie alla conquista di alcuni Stati chiave, come Ohio e Florida, che nel 2004 avevano dato a Bush i propri voti.

Stando agli ultimi dati, Obama si attesterebbe intorno ai 349 voti elettorali, superando abbondantemente la soglia di 270 prevista per la vittoria.

Il 15 dicembre i grandi elettori si riuniranno a Washington DC per l'elezione formale del nuovo presidente, mentre il passaggio delle consegne avverrà il 20 gennaio 2009, quando Barack Obama diventerà ufficialmente presidente.

Barack Hussein Obama è nato il 4 agosto 1961 a Honolulu, Hawaii, da padre kenyota e madre statunitense dal Kansas. Cresciuto fra l'Indonesia e le Hawaii, dove risiedeva la nonna, morta alla vigilia delle elezioni, si trasferisce a Chicago, dove avvia la sua attività di avvocato. Nel 1997 inizia la sua carriera politica, quando viene eletto al Senato dell'Illinois, mentre nel 2004 viene eletto al Senato degli Stati Uniti.

Nel 2004 presenta l'allora candidato alla presidenza John Kerry alla convention democratica, consacrando la sua fulminea carriera politica. Il 20 febbraio 2007 annuncia di volersi candidare alla presidenza degli Stati Uniti e vince le primarie democratiche contro la senatrice ed ex first lady Hillary Clinton. A seguito delle elezioni del 4 novembre 2008 diventa il primo presidente di colore della storia degli Stati Uniti. Il suo vicepresidente sarà il senatore cattolico del Delaware, Joe Biden.


バラク・オバマ氏、44代アメリカ大統領に当選

朝日新聞によると、2008年11月4日に全米で行われたアメリカ合衆国大統領選挙（大統領選挙人選出選挙）においてバラク・オバマ氏は、イリノイ州や、カリフォルニア州、ペンシルベニア州に加え、フロリダ州とオハイオ州、さらにはバージニア州でも勝利した。選挙人合計365人を獲得[1]してジョン・マケイン氏（162人）を破り、第44代アメリカ合衆国大統領に当選した。

西日本新聞によると、現地時間(UTC-6)11月4日午後10時頃、オバマ氏の地元シカゴ市内中心部のグラント・パーク公園で約24万人の聴衆が見守る中、スクリーンに「オバマ、大統領に当選」というテロップが流れると、会場は熱気と興奮に包まれた。約1時間後、家族とともに登壇したオバマ氏は、歓声と拍手にどよめく会場で「アメリカに変革が訪れた」と勝利演説を行なった[2]。


Barack Obama blir USAs 44. president

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USA:  Demokratenes presidentkandidat Barack Obama vant dagens presidentvalg i USA med minst 349 valgmannsstemmer.

47 år gamle Obama, senator for Illinois, blir dermed den første afroamerikaner til å vinne et presidentvalg i USAs historie; han var også den første afroamerikanske presidentkandidaten. Hans hovedmotstander, republikanske senator John McCain fra Arizona, vant minst 155 av valgmannsstemmene. Valgmannskollegiet vil offisielt velge Obama som president 15. desember, og han vil bli innsatt 20. januar 2009 klokka 12.00.

Barack Hussein Obama ble født 4. august 1961 i Honolulu, Hawaii, til Barack Obama sr. fra Kenya og Ann Dunham fra Kansas, USA. Han vokste opp på Hawaii og i Indonesia. Han studerte ved Occidental College i Los Angeles og Columbia University i New York, og tok bachelorgrad i politisk vitenskap i 1983, før han flytta til Chicago.

I 1988 begynte han på Harvard Law School, og ble den første afroamerikanske president av Harvard Law Review. Han tok eksamen i 1991, og flytta tilbake til Chicago, hvor han holdt forelesninger ved University of Chicago og praktiserte som advokat.

Han ble valgt inn i delstaten Illinois’ senat i 1997, og ble demokratisk senatorkandidat for Illinois i mars 2004. Juli samme år ga han en tale ved demokratenes nasjonalsamling, noe som ga ham nasjonens oppmerksomhet.

Han vant valget til senatet med 70 % av stemmene. 20. februar 2007 kunngjorde han sitt kandidatur for presidentskapet, og vant demokratenes primærvalg 3. juni 2008 etter en lang kamp mot motkandidat Hilary Clinton. Obama er gift med Michelle Obama (født Robinson), og har to døtre med henne.


Barack Obama 44. prezydentem USA

Z częściowych wyników wyborów prezydenckich ogłoszonych przez CNN wynika, że 44. prezydentem USA zostanie reprezentujący Partię Demokratyczną Barack Obama.

Około godz. 5:00 rano czasu polskiego, niedługo po tym jak zamknięto lokale wyborcze w Kalifornii, potwierdziły się scenariusze większości komentatorów – 47-letni czarnoskóry senator z Chicago zdobył minimum 270 głosów elektorskich potrzebnych do zwycięstwa. Według nieoficjalnych danych przekazywanych przez amerykańskie media, Obama dysponuje 364 głosami elektorskimi, a McCain – 174. Według nieoficjalnych i niepełnych jeszcze wyników, Obama zdobył ok. 53-54% głosów bezpośrednich.

Prezydent-elekt wygrał we wszystkich stanach tradycyjnie do tej pory głosujących na kandydatów z Partii Demokratycznej – głównie na północno-wschodnim oraz zachodnim wybrzeżu kraju. Poza tym zdobył przewagę w większości tzw. "swing states" – kluczowych stanów, w których żaden z kandydatów nie osiągał przewagi w sondażach. Najważniejszymi z nich były: Floryda (27 głosów elektorskich) oraz Ohio (20 głosów elektorskich).

Niedługo po ogłoszeniu wstępnych wyników przez amerykańskie media Barack Obama pojawił się na wiecu w Grant Parku w Chicago. Zmiana przyszła do Ameryki – mówił do kilkusettysięcznej grupy swych zwolenników. Podziękował wyborcom i stwierdził, że jego wygrana w wyborach prezydenckich jest ich zwycięstwem.

Ze swymi zwolennikami spotkał się także przegrany kandydat Republikanów – John McCain. To koniec długiej podróży. Przed chwilą pogratulowałem Barackowi Obamie zwycięstwa w wyborach w kraju, który obaj kochamy. – stwierdził McCain. Krótko przed publicznym wystąpieniem zadzwonił on do Obamy z gratulacjami. Słowom przemówienia przegranego chwilami towarzyszyło buczenie oraz gwizdy jego zwolenników. McCain uspokajał – To normalne, że czujecie się zawiedzeni, ale jutro musimy pójść dalej. Przegrana jest moja, ale nie wasza.

Obama zostanie pierwszym czarnoskórym prezydentem Stanów Zjednoczonych w historii.


Barack Obama é eleito presidente dos Estados Unidos

Agência Brasil

5 de novembro de  2008

O candidato democrata Barack Obama venceu as eleições presidenciais norte-americanas e em seu primeiro pronunciamento como presidente eleito - depois que o candidato republicano John McCain reconheceu a derrota - disse que a “mudança chegou” aos Estados Unidos. Ele falou para milhares de pessoas, em um parque da cidade de Chicago.

O primeiro presidente negro dos Estados Unidos já tinha a vitória praticamente assegurada por volta das 3h30 (horário de Brasília) da madrugada de hoje (5). Pelas projeções, Obama havia assegurado a vitória em pelo menos 338 votos do Colégio Eleitoral, superando os 270 votos necessários, segundo informações da BBC Brasil.

McCain admitiu a derrota com uma declaração em sua base eleitoral na cidade de Phoenix, no estado do Arizona, logo depois de cumprimentar Obama numa conversa telefônica. O candidato do Partido Republicano disse que “o povo americano falou, e falou claramente".

O resultado final das eleições americanas ainda vai demorar alguns dias para ser anunciado, mas as indicações até agora são de que houve um comparecimento recorde às urnas, apesar de o voto não ser obrigatório. As expectativas de alguns analistas são de que 130 milhões de pessoas tenham votado. Se esse número se confirmar, este terá sido o pleito com maior presença de eleitores desde 1960.

Obama tomará posse como 44.º presidente dos Estados Unidos em 20 de janeiro de 2009.


Барак Обама избран 44-м президентом США

Сенатор Барак Хусейн Обама II, кандидат от Демократической партии, одержал победу на выборах президента США. Ожидается, что он наберёт как минимум 349 голосов выборщиков (для победы необходимо 270).

Таким образом, он стал первым афроамериканцем, занявшим пост президента страны. Вице-президентом станет Джозеф Байден.

Его главный соперник, Джон Маккейн (Республиканская партия), набрал как минимум 173 голосов выборщиков. Маккейн сразу после объявления предварительных итогов признал поражение и поздравил Обаму с победой.

Обама заявил на митинге своих сторонников в Чикаго:

Он также поблагодарил своих сторонников:

Маккейн поблагодарил Обаму и заявил, что он «заслуживает уважения уже за свои способности и упорство, позволившие ему добиться успеха в такой затяжной и трудной кампании. Однако то, что он сумел при этом внушить надежду стольким миллионам американцев, которые когда-то ошибочно считали, что от них мало что зависит на выборах американского президента — вызывает у меня глубокое восхищение, и я воздаю ему за это должное». «Сегодня, как никогда раньше, я не испытываю в своем сердце ничего, кроме любви к нашей стране и все её гражданам, кого бы они ни поддерживали — меня, или сенатора Обаму. Я желаю всего лучшего человеку, который был моим оппонентом, а отныне будет моим президентом», — заключил свою речь кандидат от республикацев.

Обаму с победой поздравили мировые лидеры, включая президента России Дмитрия Медведева.

лучше выйграл-бы маккейн. он ведь так хорошо начинал свою кампанию. — Это неподписанное сообщение добавлено 217.159.171.205 (обс · вклад)

5 ноября 2008 года


Барак Обама нови председник САД-а

(Бета) - Барак Обама (Barack), кандидат Демократске партије, победио је ноћас на америчким председничким изборима кандидата Републиканске партије Џона Мекејна (John McCain).

Обама ће бити 44. председник Сједињених Америчких Држава.

5. новембар 2008.Вашингтон/ САД


Barack Obama - Ny president

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奧巴馬料順利當選美國總統

根據美國有線新聞網絡報道，美國總統選舉票站調查顯示，民主黨候選人奧巴馬已取得足夠的選舉人票當選。

票站調查結果中，奧巴馬在蒙特州、紐約州、羅得島、緬因州、馬薩諸塞州、康涅迪格州、密歇根州、威斯康星州、明尼蘇達州、新澤西州、達拉華州、馬利蘭州、新罕布什爾州、賓夕凡尼亞州、新墨西哥州、俄亥俄州、艾奧瓦州、華盛頓哥倫比亞特區、伊利諾伊州、弗吉尼亞州、華盛頓州、俄勒岡州、內華達州、科羅拉多州、佛羅里達州和加州勝出，合共取得338張選舉人票。由於這已超過當選總統所需的270張的選舉人票，預料奧巴馬將會成功當選總統。


Barack Obama sweeps three state Democratic contests

Barack Obama, the junior senator from Illinois and 2008 US presidential candidate has swept all three of today's Democratic contests, two caucuses in Nebraska and Washington and the primary in Louisiana. Obama also won the tiny United States territory of the United States Virgin Islands.

Obama won nearly 30% more over opponent Hillary Clinton in the Nebraska caucuses. Obama also had a major lead over Clinton in the Washington caucuses by a 2-1 margin. Commentators have noted that Obama seems to perform well in caucus states.

Louisiana's Democratic primary was also won by Obama in a large margin, winning nearly 53% of the vote over Clinton's 39%. The state, which is still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Katrina three years later could play a large role in the election this year.

Despite these wins it is still a close and race between the two Democratic candidates, with Obama showing a lead in pledged delegates, and Hillary Clinton showing a narrow lead when super delegates are taken into account.  Each candidate needs to win the support of 2,025 delegates to secure the nomination.

After the voting and caucusing ended yesterday both candidates gave a speech at the Democratic Party's Jefferson and Jackson Dinner in Virginia- Clinton giving her standard stump speech and refusing to talk about what had happened during the day; Obama repeating many of the things he had said earlier in his "Yes We Can" speech, this time with detailed policy proposals as well as "hope-mongering".

The two candidates were in Maine today doing last minute campaigning before tomorrow's Democratic caucuses there and are also preparing for the "Potomac primary"  which will involve the nation's capital of Washington, D.C. and the bordering states of Maryland and Virginia to be held on February 12.


Primaires américaines : Obama et Huckabee l'emportent


Basque city car bomb injures bodyguard

A bomb wounded a local politician's bodyguard in the northern city of Bilbao on Tuesday, in an attack a senior Spanish Interior Ministry official blamed on the Basque separatist group ETA.

Spanish media say the injured man is a bodyguard for a town councillor from Spain's ruling Socialist Party, who was taken to hospital with burns to his face, right hand, and shoulder.  While there was no immediate claim of responsibility, Basque regional government sources said the attack bore the hallmarks of an attack by the armed separatist group ETA.

It comes days after suspected leaders of the separatist party Batasuna were arrested, an action the party described as a "declaration of war".


Explota un cotxe bomba d'ETA a Bilbao

9 d'octubre del 2007, Bilbao, País Basc

Una explosió d'un cotve bomba a la ciutat de Bilbao ha deixa un guardaespatlles d'una política ferit en un atac que el Ministeri de l'Interior d'Espanya va qualificar d'atemptat del grup terrorista basc ETA.

El medis de reporters espanyols diuen que l'home ferit és un guardaespatlles d'un conceller del PSOE; el guardaespatlles va ser traslladat a l'hospital amb creamades al rostre i a la mà dreta. Tot i que no hi ha hagut un reclam de responsabilitat, fonts de govern basc diuen que l'atac porta el segell distintiu del grup independentista armat ETA.

L'incident succeeix després que diversos líders de Batasuna fossin detinguts, una acció que el grup classifica com una "declaració de guerra".


Un coche bomba en Bilbao deja un guardaespaldas herido

9 de octubre de 2007Bilbao, España —

Una explosión de un coche bomba en la ciudad de Bilbao dejó como saldo un guardaespaldas de un política herido en un ataque que el Ministro del Interior de España calificó de atentado del grupo separatista vasco ETA.

Los medios españoles reporteros dicen que el hombre herido es un guardaespaldas de un concejal del Partido Socialista Obrero Español; el guardaespaldas fue trasladado al hospital con quemaduras en su rostro, mano derecha y hombre. Mientras que no hubo un reclamo por la responsabilidad, fuentes del gobierno vasco dicen que el ataque llevaba el sello distintivo del grupo separatista armado ETA.

El incidente ocurre luego de que varios líderes de Batasuna fueran arrestados – una acción que el grupo califica como una "declaración de guerra".


BBC Reporter Alan Johnston is released in Gaza

The BBC's correspondent Alan Johnston based in Gaza has been freed after almost four months in captivity. The BBC broadcast images of Alan Johnston leaving a building in Gaza and entering a white car.

Hamas police surrounded a building where it was believed Johnston was being held. Earlier, Hamas had captured several members of the Army of Islam and continued to put pressure, by threat of force, on the captors. An intervention by another militant group, the Popular Resistance Committees, led to a breakthrough in negotiations between Hamas and the Army of Islam.

Rallies were held worldwide and an online petition calling for Johnston's release was signed by over 200,000 people. On Johnston's appearance after his release a witness said that he appeared healthy, but had lost weight.

"We have been able to close this chapter which has harmed the image of our people greatly," said Khaled Meshaal, leader of Hamas. "The efforts by Hamas have produced the freedom of Alan Johnston."

On the subject of Fatah, Meshaal told Reuters, "It showed the difference between the era in which a group used to encourage and commit security anarchy and chaos and the current situation in which Hamas is seeking to stabilise security." Hamas had stated that they were anxious to have Johnston freed to highlight differences in their ability to provide security in Gaza as compared to Fatah.

Alan Johnston was the only western correspondent working full-time in Gaza. He went missing on March 12th 2007. Concern for his safety grew last month as a video released by the Army of Islam showed Johnston wearing a vest packed with explosives.

In a press conference with Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniya, Alan Johnston said he felt 'buried alive and detached from the world' and that he gained hope through listening to the radio and the support that he has received from around the world. He also thanked the Hamas  leader and security services.

His parents held a press conference just after 7 a.m. (BST) on the 4th of July. The parents said that they never gave up hope over the 114 days. They received a phone call late last night where he told them briefly that he was okay. The parents ended wanting to thank people for helping them get through this difficult time and for keeping their spirits up.

Gordon Brown Prime Minister of Britain issued a statement on the release of Alan Johnston at his first Prime Minister's Questions. "I welcome the good news of Alan Johnston's release. This will come as a great relief to his family and friends, and all those who have worked to see him freed."

At 2:15 p.m. (BST) a rally was held at BBC Television Centre which over one hundred BBC staff attended. At the same time the 'Free Alan Johnston' poster which was attached to the side of the Television Centre was taken down. Alan Johnston also thanked the people at the rally and was amazed at the support he has been given.


Liberan a Alan Johnston, reportero de BBC secuestrado en Gaza

4 de julio de 2007Gaza — El reportero de BBC en Gaza, Alan Johnston, ha sido liberado después de cuatro meses de cautiverio. Las imágenes de la transmisión de BBC en vivo mostraron a Alan Johnston saliendo de un edificio en Gaza e ingresando a un vehículo blanco.

La liberación de Johnston fue parte de un intercambio de prisioneros entre Hamás y el ejército del Islám, quienes lo tenían como rehén. El ejército del Islám era un pequeño grupo militante hasta antes del secuestro de Johnston.

La policía de Hamás rodeó el edificio en donde se presumía que estaba Johnston, capturó a diversos miembros del ejército del Islam y ejerció presión sobre los captores. La intervención de otro grupo militante, el Comité de Resistencia Popular, lideró la ruptura en las negociaciones entre Hamás y el ejército del Islám.

Se realizaron manifestaciones en todo el mundo y una petición on-line para la liberación de Johnston firmada por más de 200.000 personas. En la aparición de Johnston tras su liberación un testigo afirmó que se veía saludable, pero bajo de peso.

"Hemos sido capaces de cerrar este capítulo", afirmó Jaled Meshaal, líder de Hamás. "Los esfuerzos de Hamas han llevado a la liberación de Alan Jonhston".

En cuanto a Fatah, Meshaal dijo a Reuters, "se puede ver la diferencia entre la era en la que un grupo fomentaba la anarquía en materia de seguridad y el caos, y la actual situación, en la que Hamás busca la estabilidad en este aspecto". Hamas estableció que se encontraban ansiosos por liberar a Johnston para resaltar las diferencias entre su habilidad por proveer seguridad en Gaza en comparación con Fatah.

Alan Johnston es el único corresponsal occidental trabajando de tiempo completo en Gaza. Fue enviado por su empresa en marzo 12 de 2007. Se temió respecto a su seguridad personal durante el último mes de cautiverio, pues se observó a Johnston en un video realizado por el ejército del Islám portando un chaleco con explosivos.

En una rueda de prensa Alan Johnston dijo que su secuestro fue "en ocasiones bastante aterrador" y que sus esperanzas de salir crecieron a través de los mensajes radiales de apoyo que recibió de todo el mundo. Al finalizar, agradeció al líder de servicios de seguridad de Hamás.

Después de las 7 am (BST) del 4 de julio, los padres de Johnston atendieron una entrevista en la cual afirmaron que nunca perdieron la esperanza de su liberación durante los 114 días. Recibieron una llamada la noche anterior en la cual Johnston les informó en forma breve que se encontraba bien. Sus padres terminaron la entrevista agradeciendo a las personas que los ayudaron durante este tiempo difícil y por mantener su espíritu arriba.


Beirut car bomb targets Hamas official

A car bomb went off in the Lebanese capital of Beirut Saturday. Two people were killed and three injured when device detonated in the southern suburbs of the city, an area where Hezbollah support is strong. The neighborhood of Haret Hreik was cordoned off by Hezbollah, preventing journalists from entering.

According to one source, Ali Barkah, Hamas' Southern Lebanon Chief was killed. He is rumored to be the target of the bomb, according to Arab media. Lebanon's State News Agency claim "three bombs tied to each other were placed under the vehicle".

The bomb was detonated about 700 meters from a building in which Shiite supporters of Hezbollah were holding a ceremony for Ashoura on the eve of the event, Shiite Islam's most important religious holiday.


Autobombe in Beirut zielt auf Hamas-Vertreter

Beirut (Libanon), 27.12.2009 – Eine Autobombe ging am Samstag, dem 26. Dezember 2009, in der libanesischen Hauptstadt Beirut hoch. Zwei Menschen wurden getötet und drei verletzt. Die Explosion ereignete sich in einem der südlichen Vororte der Stadt – einem Gebiet, in dem die Unterstützung für die Hisbollah stark ist. Die Nachbarschaft von Haret Hreik wurde durch die Hisbollah abgesperrt, womit auch Journalisten der Zugang verwehrt wurde.

Einer Quelle zufolge ist Ali Barkah, Hamas-Chef im Südlibanon, getötet worden. Er soll angeblich das Ziel des Bombenanschlags gewesen sein. Das berichten arabische Medien. Die staatliche libanesische Nachrichtenagentur meldet: „Drei Bomben waren aneinander gebunden und unter dem Fahrzeug angebracht.“

Die Bombe war etwa 700 Meter von einem Gebäude entfernt gezündet worden, in dem Anhänger der schiitischen Hisbollah am Vorabend von Aschura eine Zeremonie abhielten. Aschura ist im schiitischen Islam der wichtigste Feiertag.


Liban : un attentat à la voiture piégée tue un dirigeant du Hamas à Beyrouth

Une voiture piégée a explosé hier à Beyrouth, capitale du Liban. Deux personnes ont été tuées et trois blessées lorsque l'explosion s'est déclenchée dans la banlieue sud de la ville, une zone où les militants du Hezbollah sont très actifs. Le quartier de Haret Hreik a alors été bouclé par le groupe islamique, qui en a interdit l'accès aux journalistes.

Selon une source, le chef du mouvement palestinien Hamas au Sud-Liban, Ali Barkah qui, d'après des médias arabes, était d'ailleurs la cible de l'attentat, a été tué. L'agence de presse officielle libanaise a précisé que « trois bombes attachées les unes aux autres ont été ficelées sous le véhicule ». D'autres sources ont annoncé, pour leur part, qu'un ou deux autres membres du Hamas, qui accompagnaient M. Barkah, avaient également trouvé la mort dans l'attentat.

Par ailleurs, la voiture a explosé à environ 700 mètres d'un bâtiment où les militants chiites du Hezbollah s'étaient réunis pour célébrer la veille de l'Achoura, l'un des plus importants événements de l'Islam chiite.


Belgian prime minister offers resignation

Belgian prime minister Yves Leterme has offered to resign amid a political dispute, the press office of the Belgian parliament reported on Thursday.

The Belgian king, King Albert II, has not yet accepted the prime minister's offer.  He and Leterme met on Thursday's afternoon, the office said. The king said that the resulting political turbulence from the resignation "seriously threatens" the country's standing in the European Union.

"[He] had no other choice than to inform us that he would go to the king immediately to tender the government's resignation," said Belgium's health minister, Laurette Onkelinx.

The Belgian palace commented on the issue in a written statement. "The king and the prime minister jointly underlined that [...] a political crisis would be inopportune and would seriously damage both the economic and social well-being of the citizens and the role of Belgium in Europe."

Leterme also resigned as prime minister in late 2008 over a banking scandal.  He returned to office last November when former PM Herman van Rompuy gave up the post to become the first, full-time head of the European Union.

This latest resignation is a fallout of Belgium's long-term power struggle between the country's French-speaking Walloons and Flemish-speaking majority.

The latest disagreement centers on special rights for Walloons living near Brussels; specifically, the location of electoral boundaries around the capital.  A key coalition member, the Flemish liberal Open VLD Party, pulled out of the government, frustrated over the failure to resolve the dispute.  Party chairman Alexander De Croo said that"[w]e have not agreed on a negotiated solution and therefore Open VLD no longer has confidence in the government."

Without the VLD, the other four government parties have 76 of 150 lower house seats in the parliament, although governing with such a small majority would be hard, Al Jazeera says.


Belgien: Die flämischen Liberalen lassen Koalition platzen

Brüssel (Belgien), 22.04.2010 – Erneut führten die Spannungen zwischen den beiden großen Volksgruppen Belgiens, Flamen und Wallonen, zum vorzeitigen Ende einer Regierungskoalition. Ministerpräsident Yves Leterme reichte heute beim belgischen Staatsoberhaupt, König Albert II., seinen Rücktritt ein, der das Rücktrittsgesuch jedoch zunächst ablehnte. Die flämischen Liberalen, die Open Vlaamse Liberalen en Democraten, sehen das Vertrauensverhältnis innerhalb der Fünf-Parteien-Koalition gestört.

Anlass des Zerwürfnisses ist ein Streit um eine Neuregelung des komplizierten Wahlverfahrens im Wahlkreis Brüssel-Halle-Vilvoorde. Weil immer mehr französischsprachige Brüsseler Bürger in die Vororte ziehen, ändert sich die Zusammensetzung der Bevölkerung bezüglich ihrer Sprachzugehörigkeit. In den Vororten der Hauptstadt dürfen die Wähler sowohl für niederländisch- als auch für französischsprachige Parteien stimmen. Durch die Bevölkerungsbewegung verändern sich nun aber die Mehrheitsverhältnisse zwischen den Parteien, die die verschiedenen Volksgruppen vertreten.

Die Regierungsbildung in Belgien ist deshalb besonders kompliziert, weil der Regierung laut Verfassung Parteien beider Landesteile – dem Niederländisch sprechenden Flandern und der frankophonen Wallonie im Süden des Landes – angehören müssen.


Belgique:Yves Leterme démissionne avec son parti


Belgium still without government, new record set

After federal elections on June 10, 2007, coalition talks in Belgium have still failed to result in compromises on the main electoral issue. The previous record from 1988 was broken today after 149 days without a new government.

Christian Democrat Yves Leterme won the elections in Flanders together with his nationalistic coalition partner, and they promised more powers for the Dutch-speaking majority. Wallonian parties however remain reluctant to give in to unilateral demands and are asking for symbolic gestures and compromises in symbolic debates over the electoral district of Brussels and Halle-Vilvoorde.

Flemish politicians argue that the time is high to split the district now, because a high court ruling from 2003 found the district unconstitutional. But their counterparts believe that everything works in two directions in Belgium, and unilateral demands have no place in a federal state.

Some progress has been made in such areas as economical reforms, but the key debate of the elections lingers on. More than ever, the future of Belgium as a federal state is at stake, although immediate independence of the economically flourishing Flemish region is not currently being discussed by the negotiators.

On Wednesday, a commission of the Flemish parliament will vote on the topic of voting rights in Brussels, and it is expected that this will again stress Flanders' call for progress on autonomy for the region. Walloon Christian-Democrat Joelle Milquet, already dubbed Madame Non (Madame No) in Flanders because of her refusal to set aside her electoral promises to her constituency, warned during the weekend that such a move would be perceived as hostile, and that she would leave the negotiations table.

Candidate Prime Minister Yves Leterme has called for unity last Friday: "It's time for government negotiators to assume their responsibility in the national interest. It's time to stop mutual provocations." Many Walloons perceive Leterme as a defender of Flemish rather than Belgian values, as a notorious quote marking the Wallonians as intellectually incapable of learning Dutch, haunts him.

Belgium is a federal state made up of some 6 million Dutch-speaking citizens in the north and some 4.5 million French-speaking inhabitants south of the language border. Brussels is bilangual, and there is a minuscule German-speaking community.

With no new coalition to follow them, the previous ruling parties continue to meet under former Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt on a regular basis to make a few straightforward but necessary decisions, to avoid too many complications of the enduring political vacuum.


La Belgique sans gouvernement ; nouveau record atteint

Publié le 6 novembre 2007   Après les élections législatives fédérales belges du 10 juin 2007, les pourparlers entre les coalitions n'ont pas encore abouti à un compromis. Le record précédent, datant de 1988, a été battu aujourd'hui après 149 jours de suite sans nouveau gouvernement.

Le chrétien-démocrate Yves Leterme a gagné les élections en Flandre en promettant plus de pouvoir pour la majorité néerlandophone du pays. Les partis wallons, par contre, résistent cependant toujours à un accord avec les flamands et demandent des gestes symboliques et des compromis lors des débats sur le district électoral de Bruxelles-Hal-Vilvorde (BHV).

Les hommes politiques flamands disent qu'il est temps de découper le district parce qu'une décision de 2003 de la cour suprême a trouvé le district inconstitutionnel. Les Wallons, quant à eux, croient que le système bilingue peut fonctionner en Belgique et que les demandes unilatérales n'ont rien à voir dans un État fédéral.

Il y a eu quelques progrès dans les discussions concernant les réformes économiques, mais le débat central de la campagne continue. Le futur de la Belgique comme État fédéral est en question, mais l'indépendance immédiate de la région prospère de Flandre n'est pas encore soumise à discussion.

Le mercredi 6 novembre, une commission du parlement flamand votera sur le droit au vote dans la région de Bruxelles : il est prévu un « rappel pour le progrès sur l'autonomie de la région ». La chrétienne-démocrate Joëlle Miquet, surnommée « Madame Non » en Flandre pour son refus de mettre de côté ses promesses électorales à son district, a prévenu ce week-end qu'une déclaration en ce sens serait vue comme hostile, et que, dans ce cas, elle quitterait la table des négociations.

Vendredi dernier, Leterme a appelé à l'unité, appelant à la fin des « provocations mutuelles ». Beaucoup de Wallons voient Leterme comme défenseur des valeurs flamandes et non wallonnes. Une de ses citations très célèbre concernant la capacité des Wallons à apprendre le flamand est encore très bien dans les mémoires.

La Belgique est un État fédéral constitué :

Afin d'éviter trop de complications causées par le vide politique persistant, les partis du gouvernement précédent continuent à se rencontrer avec le premier ministre Guy Verhofstadt pour prendre quelques décisions simples mais nécessaires.


Belgrade: demonstration against independent Kosovo escalates into riots

In Serbia's capital Belgrade protesters have broken into the United States embassy, and have set fire to an office, which is now extinguished. The break-in followed massive protests against Kosovo's independence that was declared last Sunday. A couple of hundreds of thousands protested in front of the parliament building in Belgrade when masked attackers broke into the building and tried to throw office-furniture out the windows. Estimations of a number of protesters vary between 150.000 and 2 millions.

Around 18:00, after the relay, a couple hundred rioters went to Kneza Milosa Street where the US embassy is located. At 18:15 they demolished a part of the embassy and burned it. They also attacked the Croatian embassy, which is around 100 meters from the US embassy on the same street. Around 19:00 police came and clashed with the rioters using tear gas. Riots were all over downtown Belgrade. As of 22:00 the situation was under control but there are still some riots in other streets.

The tear gas polluted a couple blocks, about 350 meters up to Vračar hill.

The nearby Croatian embassy was also attacked. Rocks were thrown at the Canadian embassy building. This could be due to the fact that Canada has not said yet if it recognises Kosovo. Embassies of Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, United Kingdom and Germany were also attacked.

One person was found dead at the ground floor of US embassy, around 150 people were injured, including 35 policemen. Around 100 rioters were arrested.

Dirk-Jan Visser, a photo-reporter for the Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad was attacked by rioters. People helped him escape, and he has been taken into hospital with broken bones. He is expected to be kept in hospital until the next day. Ambulances and medical cars were called to the scene to help injured people and protesters, some cars were attacked.

Andrey Fyodorov and Andrey Pavlov, journalists of Russia Today, were also heavily attacked during the riots.

Two McDonald's restaurants on squares Terazije and Slavija were attacked. The restaurant on Slavija has been heavily damaged. Kiosks, stores and banks were robbed all over the centre of Belgrade. The protesters tried to attack radio/television station B92 but police had the scene under control.

"As long as we live, Kosovo is Serbia," Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica told the crowd from a stage in front of the old Yugoslav parliament building in Belgrade, "We're not alone in our fight. President Putin is with us". A huge banner reading "Kosovo is Serbia" draped the front of the building.

In Washington, State Department spokesman Sean McCormack called out to the Serbian government to protect the U.S. Embassy. He said the U.S. ambassador was at his home and was in contact with U.S. officials.

The United States was one of the first countries, with the United Kingdom, France and Germany to recognize Kosovo as an independent state. Serbia however regards Kosovo as a province and is backed up in this by Russia, China and numerous other countries, including some European Union member states. Kosovo is 90% ethnic Albanian, with in the north a minority of ethnic Serbians.  Belgrade has, however, not been in control over the Kosovo area since 1999, when United Nations took control.

High representative of the Serbian Radical Party, Aleksandar Vucic, said that "those who provoked Serbian people are equally responsible for destruction as rioters are." President of Serbia Boris Tadic and President of the National Assembly Oliver Dulic and other ministers called on peace.


Rozvášněný dav v Bělehradě napadl ambasády

Demonstrace proti vyhlášení nezávislosti Kosova v Bělehradě přerostly ve večerních hodinách ve výtržnosti. Skupinky mladých Srbů napadly a vypálily velvyslanectví USA; budovu na rozdíl od předchozích dní nikdo nehlídal a policie proti výtržníkům zasáhla až s hodinovým zpožděním. Protestující zapálili zástavu USA a nahradili ji vlajkou srbskou. Pracovníci amerického zastupitelského úřadu očekávali nebezpečí již několik dní dříve a byli evakuováni. Útoku se také dočkala ambasáda chorvatská, dav se pokoušel dostat i do areálu velvyslanectví dalších zemí, například Bosny a Hercegoviny a Turecka. Před zastupitelským úřadem Kanady pak vzplálo jedno vozidlo.

V odpoledních hodinách svolaly všechny velké srbské politické strany v centru Bělehradu demonstraci, na kterou se sešly tisíce lidí vyjádřit svůj jasný postoj k odtržení Kosova. Promluvil také premiér Koštunica; lidem vzkázal, že dokud budou oni žít, je Kosovo srbské. Připomněl i podporu ruského prezidenta Putina a to, že v boji za zachování integrity země nejsou sami.


Un muerto dejó incendio en la embajada de Estados Unidos en Serbia

Un cuerpo calcinado fue encontrado en la embajada de Estados Unidos tras el asalto y posterior incendio que fue provocado por manifestantes que asistieron a la marcha y manifestación contra la independencia de Kosovo, declarada en día sábado 17. El cuerpo del individuo corresponde a un manifestante y no a un funcionario de la embajada, según se había rumoreado en un inicio.

Los manifestantes atacaron también otras dependencias de países que reconocieron la independencia de Kosovo, como la embajada de Turquía. Por esto, el gobierno de Estados Unidos instó a Serbia para mejorar las condiciones de seguridad, en especial de los países que apoyan el movimiento kosovar.

Debido a estas manifestaciones, se solicitó a los ciudadanos estadounidenses que se desplacen con cautela a Serbia, lo que se encuentra vigente hasta el 2 de marzo.


Débordements serbes à la suite d'une manifestation contre l'indépendance du Kosovo

Publié le 22 février 2008   Des incidents ont éclaté à la fin d'une importante manifestation organisée à Belgrade contre l'indépendance du Kosovo. Des manifestants ont attaqué plusieurs ambassades et ont notamment incendié celle des États-Unis d'Amérique où un corps carbonisé a été retrouvé par la suite.

La manifestations avait commencé quelques heures plus tôt lorsque plus de 150 000 personnes selon la police, s'étaient regroupées devant le Parlement pour protester contre l'indépendance du Kosovo. Plusieurs orateurs, parmi lesquels le Premier ministre Vojislav Kostunica, le nationaliste Tomislav Nikolic et le cinéaste Emir Kusturica, ont rappelé le rôle historique du Kosovo et ont réaffirmé que la Serbie n'accepterait jamais l'indépendance du territoire.

Les incidents ont débuté par la suite, lorsque quelques centaines de jeunes ont lancé des torches enflammées contre l'ambassade des État-Unis d'Amérique sans intervention de la police. Par la suite, plusieurs autres ambassades de pays ayant reconnu l'indépendance du Kosovo ont été également prises comme cibles avant que la manifestation ne se déplace dans le centre-ville où plusieurs magasins ont été saccagés. D'importantes forces de police sont alors intervenues à l'aide de gaz lacrymogènes pour disperser les manifestants, faisant plus de 90 blessés, dont au moins 32 policiers. Le calme était revenu en fin de soirée.

Les États-Unis d'Amérique ont officiellement protesté auprès de la Serbie et appelé les autorités serbes à renforcer la sécurité autour de l'ambassade. En particulier, l'ambassadeur des États-Unis d'Amérique à l'Organisation des Nations unies Zalmay Khalilzad s'est déclaré « indigné » par cette attaque avant que le conseil de sécurité ne condamne les violences commises contre les ambassades et rappelé le principe de l'inviolabilité des missions diplomatiques.


Embaixada dos Estados Unidos é atacada em Belgrado

Embaixada dos Estados Unidos em Belgrado é atacada por manifestantes sérvios contra a independência de Kossovo.


Demonstranti zapalili zastavu na ambasadi SAD

21. фебруар 2008.Београд/ Србија (Beta) - U vreme završetka mitinga "Kosovo je Srbija" grupa demonstranata zapalila je na zgradi ambasade SAD zastavu, a vatra se širi i iz same zgrade.

Više stotina demonstranata se sjurilo niz ulicu kneza Miloša, a više njih pokušava da provali vrata ambasade. Pre toga više desetina demonstranata kamenovalo je zgradu dok se kordon policije provukao u ulicu Miloša Pocerca.

Demonstranti su demolirali i kućicu ispred ambasade BiH u Krunskoj ulici, a duž čitave Resavske ulice prevrnuti su kontejneri, počupane kante za smeće. Takođe, grupa od stotinak mladih demonstranata provalila je u 18.45 časova u prodavnicu Beko u Knez Mihailovoj ulici nakon čega su u manjim grupicama sa plenom krenuli ulicama prema Zelenom vencu.


Benazir Bhutto receives Irish peace prize

Reports say that the Tipperary Peace Convention located in Ireland will be giving its 2007 Peace Prize to former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

"Benazir fought all her battles through dialogue and was an example to all those who do not use or surrender to terrorism. Her selection as Peace Prize recipient should act as an inspiration to those in Pakistan who seek to secure democracy and reconciliation for their country. She was an incredibly brave and courageous woman who had returned from exile to her homeland to lead her party in the forthcoming elections," said the organization in a statement to the press.

Bhutto was assassinated during a rally for democracy on December 27. She was shot by a suicide attacker in the neck and chest, who then blew himself up killing 21 others.

The organization was founded in 1984. Its goal is to "give recognition to those who promote the ideals of peace and peaceful co-operation both in Ireland and abroad," says their website. The award will be presented in her honor in April of 2008 during the organization's International Festival of Peace in Tipperary Town.

Past recipients of the prize include former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani who received his honors in 2001, former United States President Bill Clinton received the award in 2000 and Nelson Mandela in 1989.


Irlanda: assegnato a Benazir Bhutto il premio per la pace

Alcune agenzia di stampa hanno riferito che la Tipperary Peace Convention, con sede in Irlanda, avrebbe deciso di assegnare il Premio per la Pace 2007 alla defunta Benazir Bhutto, ex premier del Pakistan, uccisa il 27 dicembre del 2007.

In un comunicato, l'associazione ha detto: «Benazir Bhutto ha combattuto moltissime battaglie attraverso il dialogo ed è stata un esempio di come tutto questo non sia stata mai una resa al terrorismo. La sua scelta per il Premio della Pace dovrà essere d'ispirazione per tutti coloro che come lei, nel Pakistan, cercano di assicurare pace e riconciliazione per il paese. È stata incredibilmente ferma e coraggiosa, tornando nel suo paese dopo l'esilio per guidare il suo partito nelle prossime elezioni».

La Bhutto è stata uccisa durante un comizio lo scorso 27 dicembre, in una sparatoria seguita da un attentato che ha provocato la morte di altre 27 persone.

L'organizzazione irlandese, fondata nel 1984, si prefigge come scopo quello di «premiare tutti coloro che promuovono la cultura della pace e la pacifica cooperazione in Irlanda e nel mondo.» Il paese nordeuropeo ha subito, fino a poco tempo fa, le conseguenze della lotta tra coloro che risiedevano nell'Eire, lo stato riconosciuto, e la zona dell'Irlanda del Nord, di giurisdizione britannica.

Tra i tanti nomi di coloro che hanno ricevuto questa speciale onorificenza, si ricordano l'ex sindaco di New York e ora candidato repubblicano per le presidenziali USA del 4 novembre prossimo Rudy Giuliani, l'ex presidente degli Stati Uniti d'America Bill Clinton e Nelson Mandela.


Berlusconi in trouble over use of bad word

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has found himself under fire for using the word "coglioni" to describe his opponents during the run-up to the general election in Italy. Roughly translating to "idiot", "cretin", or "fool" in English, it is Italian slang for "testicles", it is as rude as the term "prick-head".

Romano Prodi, former European Union Commission President and opponent of Berlusconi, was quick to criticize his use of the term, stating, "With all the respect I have for (Berlusconi's) voters I would never use that anatomical term we heard today used about us."

Berlusconi later defended himself, stating that his comments were supposed to be "ironic" and that his opponents were manipulating what he said.


Berlusconi dà del "coglione" agli elettori di sinistra

Berlusconi attacca la sinistra, definendo coglioni gli elettori che voteranno per i partiti schierati per l'Unione. Poi si corregge ed afferma di aver detto quelle frasi con ironia e con il sorriso sulle labbra.

Secca la replica del centrosinistra: "Berlusconi non ride affatto, c'è anche il video. Chieda scusa agli italiani."

Ennesimo Berlusconi-show: dopo quello in Confindustria, Silvio Berlusconi si replica davanti ai rappresentanti della Confcommercio. Durante il suo discorso il premier ha apostrofato con l'appellativo di "coglioni" coloro che votano per l'Unione.

Le esatte parole del premier uscente sono state: "Ho troppa stima dell'intelligenza degli italiani per pensare che ci siano in giro così tanti coglioni che possano votare facendo il proprio disinteresse" (Qui il video). Subito dopo, il premier si è scusato con gli associati presenti per il suo linguaggio rozzo, ma efficace.

Uscendo da Confcommercio il premier ha corretto il tiro: "L'ho affermato con il sorriso sulle labbra, in modo ironico". Più tardi, dopo essersi reso conto delle  polemiche suscitate dalla sua affermazione, fa un passo indietro e risponde: "Come al solito la sinistra manipola le mie frasi per montarci sopra un caso inesistente. Quel che ho detto è esattamente il contrario di quanto i giornalisti dicono." E ancora: "Ho detto testualmente che "ho troppo stima per l'intelligenza degli italiani per pensare che ci siano in giro così tanti coglioni che possano votare contro il proprio interesse" ed ho aggiunto: "scusate il linguaggio rozzo, ma efficace". Ho negato, cioè, non ho affermato che una parte degli italiani possa votare contro il proprio interesse e perciò meritare quell'epiteto."
Gli alleati di Berlusconi hanno preferito sottolineare il clima estremamente teso della campagna elettorale, che ha portato all'emissione di frasi molto dure da parte di entrambi gli schieramenti. Anche il portavoce di Berlusconi, Paolo Bonaiuti, ha distolto l'attenzione dalle parole del premier, ricordando che prima di Berlusconi, qualcun altro aveva chiamato 'coglioni' gli italiani, e cioè l'Unità (che più tardi ha risposto a Bonaiuti, ricordando che la frase in questione appartiene ad una rubrica sui Tg di Paolo Ojetti, che scrive satira su quella testata).

Il centro sinistra ha immediatamente replicato per difendere i propri sostenitori. Dapprima la Margherita, attraverso Giuseppe Scalera, componente della commissione Vigilanza Rai, ha auspicato che tutti i tg mostrassero le immagini video delle parole "ingiuriose" pronunciate dal premier.

I Ds, invece, in una nota scrivono: "Ormai siamo al gergo da bettola. Il presidente del Consiglio sente la sconfitta elettorale e definisce 'coglioni' quei milioni di cittadini italiani che non voteranno per lui. Si prepari a chiedere scusa perché questa volta saranno ancora di più di quello che pensa. Intanto cominci a chiedere scusa a coloro che non lo hanno votato cinque anni fa. E sono più di sedici milioni".

I coordinatori dell'Ulivo, d'altro canto, rispondono altrettanto duramente al premier: "Berlusconi si conferma un uomo rozzo e volgare. Con le sue parole ignobili e violente Berlusconi getta finalmente la maschera dimostrando di essere quello che è: uno squadrista mediatico privo di rispetto per la democrazia, per le istituzioni e per gli italiani". Più tardi, quando il premier ha affermato di aver detto quelle parole con il sorriso sulle labbra, una nuova nota dell'Ulivo ha replicato ancora: "Berlusconi non sorrideva affatto, era serissimo, come dimostrano le immagini.
Oliviero Diliberto, dei Comunisti Italiani, parlando a Bari ha risposto: "Considerare che gli elettori dell'altra parte siano dei coglioni, significa esattamente che lui non sa cosa è la democrazia", aggiungendo che Silvio Berlusconi "è un pericolo molto serio per il nostro Paese".
Infine, Piero Fassino ha duramente criticato le parole di Silvio Berlusconi: "Questa manifestazione di volgarità qualifichi a quale punto di squallore sia giunto il comportamento del premier. Se fosse una persona seria, dovrebbe chiedere scusa agli italiani che ha offeso e forse dovrebbe riflettere che dopo queste sue parole offensive il numero degli italiani che voterà per mandarlo a casa aumenterà ancora".
Anche Romano Prodi è entrato nel merito, affermando: "L'asprezza dei toni di oggi dimostra il disprezzo non solo per i leader, ma per tutta la gente e per il popolo".

Il Vice premier, leader di Alleanza Nazionale, Gianfranco Fini, ha giustificato Berlusconi: "Ha usato un'espressione gergale utilizzata da sette italiani su dieci, dunque non facciamone un caso".

Sull'espressione utilizzata da Berlusconi è intervenuta anche la portavoce di Forza Italia Elisabetta Gardini: sfogliando un dizionario, la Gardini ha detto che coglione è sinonimo di "sciocco, ingenuo", parole che non rientrano nella "categoria dell'odio".


Bernie Sanders ends 2020 US presidential bid

On Wednesday, United States Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders ended his bid for the Democratic Party's nomination in the 2020 United States presidential election.

In a livestream, Sanders shared with his supporters his reasoning, pointing out he had secured around 300 delegates fewer than former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden, saying "the path toward victory is virtually impossible". For a candidate to win the Democratic Party's nomination, a total of at least 1,991 delegates are needed.

Sanders said in his live stream, "I do not make this decision lightly", calling it a "difficult and painful decision". He wrote in a tweet, "while the campaign ends, the struggle for justice continues on". He spoke about affordable higher education, healthcare, and raising the federal minimum wage to USD15 an hour in his announcement.

Sanders' exit from the race left Biden as the party's expected nominee. During an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday, Sanders called Biden a "decent man" but did not immediately offer a full endorsement. On the Republican side, incumbent President of the United States Donald Trump became the Republican Party's presumptive nominee in March.

Sanders was also a contender for the Democratic Party's nomination in the 2016 presidential election. Sanders lost the nomination in 2016 to former United States Secretary of State and former United States Senator from New York Hillary Clinton.


Primaires démocrates de 2020 : Bernie Sanders met un terme à sa campagne et soutient Joe Biden

Bernie Sanders abandonne la course à l'investiture du parti démocrate pour l'élection présidentielle aux États-Unis en 2020. Le sénateur du Vermont a fait cette annonce au cours d'une vidéo diffusée sur son compte Twitter où il a par ailleurs promis de travailler avec Joe Biden, « un homme très respectable ». « Bien que nous soyons en train de gagner la bataille idéologique, je suis arrivé à la conclusion que cette campagne ne sera pas couronnée de succès », a-t-il dit.

Dans une série de tweet, Joe Biden a remercié M. Sanders : « C'est un homme bon, un grand leader et l'une des voix les plus puissantes pour le changement dans notre pays ». Et a ajouté en reprenant le slogan de campagne de Joe Biden : « Nous allons tendre la main. Vous serez entendu. Comme vous le dites : "Pas moi, nous." ». L'ancien vice-président américain a aussi invité les électeurs de M. Sanders à le rejoindre.

Joe Biden devrait affronter le président sortant Donald Trump dans un scrutin qui doit se tenir le 3 novembre 2020.


Bernie Sanders encerra campanha presidencial de 2020

Bernie Sanders desistiu da corrida para a eleição presidencial nos Estados Unidos em 2020. O senador de Vermont fez o anúncio durante um vídeo postado em sua conta no Twitter, onde também prometeu apoiar Joe Biden. "Embora estejamos vencendo a batalha ideológica, cheguei à conclusão de que esta campanha não será bem-sucedida", afirmou ele.

Sanders havia garantido cerca de 300 delegados a menos do que Biden. O Partido Democrata usa eleições primárias, juntamente com caucuses, para selecionar seu candidato para a eleição presidencial. Para um candidato vencer a indicação do partido, são necessários um total de pelo menos 1.991 delegados.

Chamando de "decisão difícil e dolorosa" em sua transmissão ao vivo, Sander escreveu em um tweet: "enquanto a campanha termina, a luta pela justiça continua". Ele falou sobre educação superior acessível, assistência médica e aumento do salário mínimo federal para US$ 15 por hora em seu anúncio.

Em uma série de tweets, Joe Biden agradeceu a Sanders: "Ele é um homem bom, um grande líder e uma das vozes mais poderosas para a mudança em nosso país". Joe Biden deve enfrentar o atual presidente Donald Trump em uma votação a ser realizada em 3 de novembro de 2020.


Bernie Sanders wins 2020 Nevada caucuses

Yesterday, United States Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders won the Democratic Party's Nevada caucuses. The Democratic Party uses caucuses, along with primary elections, to select its nominee for the 2020 United States presidential election.

NBC News reported Sanders was aided by the support of younger voters, as well as Latino voters. Among voters between the ages of 17 and 29, he received two-thirds of the votes; he secured approximately half of the votes of Latino voters.

The Nevada caucuses were the third step in the Democratic party's primary election cycle. In Iowa, caucuses where held on February 3, and in New Hampshire, a primary election was held on February 11. Sanders came in second in Iowa, securing 12 of the state's 41 pledged delegates; Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, came in first with 14. In New Hampshire, Sanders secured a plurality of the vote, at 25.7%. Both Sanders and Buttigieg earned 9 delegates there.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported the possibility of the 2020 caucuses being Nevada's last, saying the state could switch to holding a primary election instead. According to its polling, roughly two-thirds of the Democratic voters preferred a primary over a caucus.

The Democratic party is scheduled to continue its primary season with the South Carolina primary election on February 29. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, the next Republican primary election or caucus is scheduled for March 3, when both parties are to hold more than a dozen primary elections.


Bernie Sanders vence caucuses de Nevada em 2020

O senador norte-americano de Vermont, Bernie Sanders, venceu os caucuses de Nevada do Partido Democrata. O Partido Democrata usa caucuses, juntamente com as eleições primárias, para selecionar seu candidato para a eleição presidencial nos Estados Unidos em 2020.

A NBC News informou que Sanders foi auxiliado pelo apoio de jovens eleitores, bem como de latinos. Nos eleitores entre 17 e 29 anos, ele recebeu dois terços dos votos; além disso, conseguiu aproximadamente metade dos votos dos eleitores latinos.

Os caucuses de Nevada foram o terceiro passo no ciclo eleitoral do Partido Democrata. Em Iowa, caucuses foram realizados em 3 de fevereiro e em New Hampshire, uma eleição primária foi realizada em 11 de fevereiro. Sanders ficou em segundo lugar em Iowa, assegurando 12 dos 41 delegados prometidos pelo estado; Pete Buttigieg, ex-prefeito de South Bend, Indiana, ficou em primeiro lugar com 14. Em New Hampshire, Sanders garantiu uma pluralidade de votos, com 25,7%. Sanders e Buttigieg ganharam 9 delegados lá.

O Las Vegas Review-Journal relatou a possibilidade dos caucuses de 2020 serem os últimos de Nevada, dizendo que o estado poderia mudar para a realização de uma eleição primária. De acordo com a pesquisa, cerca de dois terços dos eleitores democratas preferiam uma primária ao invés de uma bancada.

O Partido Democrata está programado para continuar sua primeira temporada com as eleições primárias da Carolina do Sul em 29 de fevereiro. De acordo com a Conferência Nacional de Legislaturas Estaduais, a próxima eleição dos Partidos Democratas e Republicanos está marcada para 3 de março, quando ambos os partidos terão mais de uma dúzia de eleições primárias.


Bernie Sanders wins 2020 Northern Mariana Islands US Democratic presidential caucus

Yesterday, the United States Democratic Party held caucuses in the territory of the Northern Mariana Islands. US Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont won the caucuses, securing a majority of both votes cast and delegates allocated.

The Democratic Party uses caucuses, along with primary elections, to select its nominee for the 2020 United States presidential election. For a candidate to win the Democratic Party's nomination, a total of at least 1,991 delegates are needed.

Of the territory's six delegates, Sanders secured four with about 63% of the vote. Former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden earned the other two delegates with about 36% of the vote.

In the 2016 United States presidential election, Sanders lost the caucuses in the Northern Mariana Islands to Hillary Clinton, securing about 34% of votes.

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, the Democratic Party is scheduled to continue its primary season on March 17, with primary elections in Florida, Illinois, Ohio, and Arizona.


Bernie Sanders vence caucuses das Ilhas Marianas do Norte em 2020

Ontem, o Partido Democrata dos Estados Unidos realizou caucuses no território das Ilhas Marianas do Norte. O senador Bernie Sanders, de Vermont, venceu os caucuses, garantindo a maioria dos votos expressos e dos delegados alocados.

O Partido Democrata usa caucuses, juntamente com as eleições primárias, para selecionar seu candidato para a eleição presidencial nos Estados Unidos em 2020. Para um candidato vencer a indicação do Partido Democrata, é necessário um total de pelo menos 1.991 delegados.

Dos seis delegados do território, Sanders garantiu quatro com cerca de 63% dos votos. O ex-vice-presidente dos Estados Unidos Joe Biden conquistou os outros dois delegados com cerca de 36% dos votos.

Na eleição presidencial nos Estados Unidos em 2016, Sanders perdeu os caucuses das Ilhas Marianas do Norte para Hillary Clinton, garantindo cerca de 34% dos votos.

De acordo com a Conferência Nacional de Legislaturas Estaduais, o Partido Democrata está programado para continuar suas votações em 17 de março, com eleições primárias na Flórida, Illinois, Ohio e Arizona.


Biden announces Kamala Harris as 2020 running mate in US presidential race

Yesterday, Joe Biden, the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for President of the United States, announced Kamala Harris as his choice for running mate in the 2020 United States presidential election.

Biden wrote that "I've decided that Kamala Harris is the best person to help me take this fight to Trump and Mike Pence and then to lead this nation starting in January 2021".

Harris, a sitting U.S. Senator from California, is the former Attorney General of California as well as a one of Biden's former rivals for the Democratic Party's nomination. She also previously served as the district attorney for the city of San Francisco.

In March, at the Democratic Party's final presidential debate, Biden announced his plan to choose a woman to be his running mate, saying "I commit that I will in fact pick a woman to be vice president". A tweet sent from Biden's Twitter account during the debate repeated Biden's commitment, saying "My running mate will be a woman. #DemDebate".

If elected, Harris would be the first woman to serve as Vice President of the United States. She would be the third woman to be a major US political party's vice presidential nominee. In 2008, then-governor of Alaska Sarah Palin was chosen by John McCain as his running mate, making her the Republican Party's first female candidate for Vice President.

In 1984, Geraldine Ferraro was Walter Mondale's running mate on the Democratic Party ticket, making Ferraro the Democratic Party's first female candidate for Vice President and Harris the party's second. Eight years earlier, at the 1972 Democratic National Convention, Gloria Steinem received 400 votes for the party's vice presidential nomination, coming in second.

Biden himself served eight years as vice president from 2009 to 2017, under Barack Obama's administration.


拜登宣布賀錦麗為總統競選的競選搭檔

昨天，民主党的美国总统候选人拜登宣布，賀錦麗成为他在2020年美国总统选举中的竞选搭档人选。

賀錦麗是來自加州的現任美國參議員，是加州前司法部長，同時也是拜登曾經的民主黨提名競爭對手之一。她此前還擔任過三藩市市的地方檢察官。

今年3月，在民主黨最後一次總統辯論會上，拜登宣佈了選擇女性作為競選伙伴的計劃，他說：「我承諾，我將選擇一名女性擔任副總統。」

如果當選，賀錦麗將成為第一位擔任美國副總統的女性。拜登本人從2009年到2017年，在奧巴馬政府下擔任了8年副總統。


Bilawal Bhutto, son of Benazir, to assume leadership of PPP

It has been announced that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, 19, the son of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto will take her place as the head of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and lead the party alongside his father Asif Ali Zardari. It is also announced and confirmed that the PPP along with the Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), will contest the upcoming elections for a new Prime Minister on January 8.

"I stand committed to the stability of the federation. The long and historic struggle for democracy will continue with renewed vigor. My mother always said democracy is the best revenge," said Bhutto in a statement during a press conference today.

It is reported that Benazir wanted her son to take her place if anything happened to her, according to her will which was written just two days before she returned to Pakistan from exile in October.

It has also been announced that the PPP has voted in favor of a resolution that calls for an investigation into Benazir's assassination which will be given to the United Nations. The resolution says that they would like the United Kingdom to help with the investigation, and that the PPP does not trust any investigations performed by the government of Pakistan.

Despite Bhutto being the new head of the PPP, Zardari says that Mukhdoom Amin Fahim, a loyal party member, will run in any elections for a new Pakistani Prime minister. But his bid for the seat may have to wait.

The current ruling party in Pakistan the PML-Q party states that because of continuing violence and riots in Pakistan that were set off by Benazir's assassination, elections may not be held for another three months or more. So far, elections are scheduled to take place on January 8, 2008.

Asif Ali Zardari is expected to handle the Party's affairs until Bhutto returns from England, where  he is currently in school studying in Christ Church, at the University of Oxford. When he returns, control of the Party will be handed over to him. Despite that, Zardari states that he will be answering questions from the media and politicians because Bhutto is still "of a tender age."


Pakistan: Benazir Bhuttos Sohn übernimmt Parteivorsitz

Naudero (Pakistan), 30.12.2007 – Benazir Bhuttos Sohn Bilawal Zardari will das Erbe seiner am vergangenen Donnerstag ermordeten Mutter antreten. Der 19-Jährige wurde heute im Haus der Familie Bhutto in Naudero (bei Larkana in der Provinz Sindh) zum neuen Parteivorsitzenden der Pakistanischen Volkspartei (PVP) bestimmt. Zurzeit studiert Bilawal Zardari in Oxford Jura. Möglicherweise führt zunächst sein Vater Asif Ali Zardari, der zum stellvertretenden Vorsitzenden der PVP ernannt wurde, die täglichen Geschäfte der Partei, bis Bilawal sein Studium beendet hat. Das meldete der Fernsehsender Aaj TV. Wie Bhuttos Witwer Zardari heute ankündigte, will sich die Partei an den Parlamentswahlen am 8. Januar beteiligen. Die Vereinten Nationen sowie die Regierung Großbritanniens forderte er auf, Pakistan bei der Untersuchung des Attentats auf die ehemalige Vorsitzende der PVP, Benazir Bhutto, zu unterstützen.

Bilawal selbst ist nach den pakistanischen Wahlgesetzen sechs Jahre zu jung, um persönlich bei den Parlamentswahlen im Januar anzutreten.

Wie heute außerdem bekannt wurde, soll die Parlamentswahl wahrscheinlich verschoben werden. Dies sagte ein Sprecher und hochrangiges Mitglied der „Pakistanischen Muslim Liga-Q“, die vor der Ernennung der Übergangsregierung durch Musharraf an der Macht war. Danach soll die Wahl sechs bis acht Wochen später stattfinden.


El hijo de Benazir Bhutto es nombrado sucesor de su madre

Tras el asesinato de su madre, Benazir Bhutto, el pasado martes, Bilawal Bhutto, de 19 años, fue nombrado sucesor de su madre como líder del Partido Popular de Pakistán (PPP).

Hasta que termine sus estudios en la Universidad de Oxford, su padre, Asif Ali Zardari, estará a cargo de organizar el partido.

En una conferencia de prensa, Bilawal dijo:

Makhdoom Amin Faheem, un oficial del PPP, dijo que Benazir Bhutto había nombrado a su esposo como su sucesor en su testamento, pero que Ali Zardari decidió ceder el poder a su hijo. También dijo que el partido aceptó esa decisión.

Ali Zardari dijo que su partido participará en las elecciones parlamentarias pautadas para el 8 de enero, las cuales se piensa serán retrasadas tras la muerte de Bhutto.

Ali Zardari también exortó a la Organización de las Naciones Unidas a que investigara la muerte de su esposa, ya que todavía no se sabe con certeza si fue causada por balas, la explosión, metralla o si fue por un golpe en la cabeza dentro del automóvil en el que viajaba.


Le Parti du peuple pakistanais confie la succession de Benazir Bhutto à son fils et à son mari

Le Parti du peuple pakistanais (PPP), formation dont était présidente Benazir Bhutto, ancien Premier ministre du Pakistan, assasinée jeudi 27 décembre, a réuni, dimanche 30 décembre 2007, un « conseil exécutif central » dans la demeure familiale du clan Bhutto, à Naudero, dans le Nord de la province du Sindh, dans le sud du pays.

Lors de cette réunion, il a été décidé que la présidence du parti serait confiée à l'aîné des enfants et seul fils de Benazir Bhutto, Bilawal Zardari, âgé de 19 ans, qui continuera cependant à mener à bien ses études universitaires à Oxford, en Angleterre.

La réalité du pouvoir au sein de la principale formation d'opposition sera assurée par le mari de Mme Bhutto, Asif Ali Zardari, père de Bilawal, avec le titre de co-président du parti. La tâche la plus urgente de M. Zardari « père » sera, dans l'immédiat, de mettre le PPP en ordre de bataille pour les élections législatives prévues le 8 janvier 2008, et dont on ignore encore si elles pourront se tenir à la date prévue, en raison des incertitudes et de l'agitation liées à l'attentat qui a coûté la vie à Mme Bhutto.

Une troisième personne serait également susceptible de jouer éventuellement un rôle crucial dans les semaines à venir : Mukhdoom Amin Fahim, vice-président du PPP, député au parlement fédéral, considéré de longue date comme un proche du clan Bhutto, pourrait devenir Premier ministre, dans l'éventualité d'une victoire du PPP aux élections législatives.

Parmi les éléments qui ont transpiré de la réunion du conseil exécutif, on a appris que Benazir Bhutto, deux jours avant son retour au Pakistan, en octobre dernier, avait rédigé son testament et y avait expressément demandé que son fils aîné prenne sa succession bien que, précédemment, elle ait indiqué publiquement sa réticence devant la perspective de voir un jour ses enfants s'engager en politique.

Cependant, les instances dirigeantes du PPP se sont accordées pour considérer que, selon leurs vues, il était probable que Mme Bhutto n'aurait pas souhaité que son fils prenne les rênes du parti dans des conditions aussi troublées. La solution d'un tandem entre le fils, président nominal, et le père, détenteur de la réalité du pouvoir, semble s'être alors imposée aux caciques du parti.

Le père et le fils se sont exprimés, peu après la réunion du conseil exécutif central, lors d'une conférence de presse. Asif Ali Zardari a notamment fait savoir que les trois enfants du couple, et notamment l'« héritier » politique, prendraient désormais le nom de « Bhutto Zardari », pour assurer la continuité de la « dynastie » politique Bhutto.

Asif Ali Zardari a également indiqué qu'il demandait à Nawaz Sharif, ancien Premier ministre et longtemps rival de Benazir Bhutto avant de se rapprocher d'elle dans les dernières semaines de 2007, de reconsidérer sa décision de boycott des élections législatives, prise en réaction à l'assassinat de Mme Bhutto. Cette demande a été entendue puisque, quelques heures plus tard, M. Sharif faisait savoir que son parti et lui-même participeraient finalement à la consultation électorale, quelle que soit sa date.


Pakistan: il figlio della Bhutto è il nuovo leader del PPP, verso un rinvio delle elezioni

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, il giovane figlio di Benazir Bhutto, l'ex primo ministro del Pakistan assassinata il 27 dicembre scorso, è stato scelto come nuovo presidente del partito della madre, il Partito del Popolo Pakistano. L'annuncio della designazione del 19enne, che succederà alla madre alla guida dell'opposizione nel paese asiatico avvolto in una grave crisi sociale e politica, è stato fatto da alcuni esponenti del partito stesso. Come vice-presidente è stato nominato Asif Ali Zardari, marito della compianta Benazir.

Intanto, il partito del presidente Pervez Musharraf ha fatto sapere di aver sospeso la campagna elettorale; ciò potrebbe essere un'avvisaglia del sempre più probabile rinvio delle consultazioni elettorali previste per martedì 8 gennaio. Con il rinvio, che sposterebbe le elezioni di 10-12 settimane, si andrebbe a creare un clima più favorevole per i cittadini che si recheranno al voto, poiché «non c'è un clima in cui possiamo rivolgerci agli elettori», secondo quanto affermato dal portavoce della Lega musulmana, il partito del presidente Musharraf.

Ma se le elezioni si dovessero tenere normalmente l'8 gennaio, il PPP non le boicotterà, perché, come detto dal marito della Bhutto Asif Ali Zardari, «Dobbiamo lavorare per portare a compimento i sogni e le aspirazioni di mia moglie.» E sulla ipotesi di boicottaggio potrebbe ritornare anche l'altro leader d'opposizione, Nawaz Sharif, che potrebbe decidere di partecipare con il suo raggruppamento se lo facesse il PPP.

E, nel frattempo, l'India ha fatto ripartire i treni che collegano il suo paese con il vicino Pakistan: il servizio ferroviario verso Lahore del Samjhauta Express era stato bloccato alle prime avvisaglie dei violenti scorsi dei giorni scorsi, che hanno provocato circa 40 morti.


Filho Bilawal Bhutto será o substituto de Benazir

Filho de 19 anos, Bilawal Bhutto, será o substituto de Benazir Bhutto nas eleições com datas alteradas no Paquistão. Sua escolha foi confirmada pelo Partido do Povo do Paquistão (PPP).*Minha mãe sempre disse que a democracia é a melhor vingança", disse Bilawal em entrevista a imprensa.[1]


Bloc Québécois support Canadian budget, Liberals, NDP oppose

The Bloc Québécois backed Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's second budget yesterday, which means that there will be no federal election yet.

"Having said that, there's money on the table [for Quebec]," bloc leader Gilles Duceppe said, "so we'll take that money."

However, the opposition Liberals and NDP did not back the budget. NDP Leader Jack Layton said the budget is giving more money to companies and less to Canadian citizens. The budget also has been criticized by some finance critics.

"He should have had a strategy," Liberal Leader and former Environment Minister under Jean Chrétien, Stéphane Dion, said today. "He should have explained how his budget would make us more competitive, how it would be fairer for those in need, how it would enhance the environment."

"For every step forward, there seems to be two steps back," said Layton. "We could have supported child care or environment and given less to the big board rooms of Bay Street."

Elections have to happen five years or less after a government is elected. The federal election of 2005 was held during winter.


Canada : l'appui du Bloc québécois au budget fédéral éloigne la perspective d'élections anticipées

Le Bloc québécois a choisi de soutenir, lundi 19 mars 2007, le budget présenté par le ministre des Finances du Canada, Jim Flaherty, ce qui éloigne désormais la perspective d'élections générales anticipées, au niveau fédéral.

Le chef de file du Bloc québécois, Gilles Duceppe, qui avait déjà soutenu l'an dernier l'adoption du budget fédéral concocté par le gouvernement conservateur, a justifié sa décision par l'octroi à la province du Québec de 2,3 milliards de dollars canadiens supplémentaires en transferts fédéraux, pour l'exercice financier qui se termine cette semaine, et d'environ 3,6 milliards pour l'exercice suivant. Il a toutefois insisté sur son souhait de voir le gouvernement fédéral débloquer « la somme de 3,9 milliards de dollars par année d’ici trois ans pour régler le déséquilibre fiscal ».

L'addition, à la Chambre des communes des 124 voix du Parti conservateur du Canada et des 51 voix du Bloc québécois permet donc au budget d'être adopté, en principe, avec une majorité confortable d'au moins 175 voix sur 308.

Le projet de budget a toutefois rencontré l'opposition des députés du Parti libéral (103 élus) et du Nouveau Parti démocratique (NPD, 29 élus). Le leader du NPD, Jack Layton, a reproché au budget de donner davantage et moins et Canadiens ordinaires. Certains analystes financiers ont également critiqué ce projet de budget.

Le nouveau chef de file des libéraux, Stéphane Dion, ancien ministre de l'Environnement dans le gouvernement de Jean Chrétien, a reproché au projet du budget ses carences en matière de compétitivité, d'action en faveur des personnes défavorisées et de protection de l'environnement. Il a également expliqué que, à ses yeux, les sommes allouées au Québec relèveraient plutôt d'un changement de calcul dans la péréquation.

Jim Flaherty a répondu aux critiques de Jack Layton en soulignant la création, à destination des familles, d'un crédit d'impôt de 2 000 dollars canadiens pour chaque enfant de moins de 18 ans, qui devrait bénéficier à trois millions de familles. Il a aussi rappelé la création d'une mesure incitative de reprise à l'emploi, permettant aux personnes vivant de l'aide sociale de réintégrer la vie active, moyennant un crédit d'impôt remboursable équivalant à 20 % du revenu gagné au-delà de 3 000 dollars canadiens.

En matière d'environnement enfin, M. Flaherty entend investir 4,5 milliards de dollars dans diverses mesures au cours des prochains exercices, et prévoit des mesures incitatives censées faciliter le passage des Canadiens à des véhicules moins gourmands en carburant, tout en imposant des pénalités sur les achats de véhicules « énergivores ».

Les élections générales doivent survenir dans un délai maximal de cinq ans après un renouvellement du Parlement. Toutefois, comme au Royaume-Uni, il est fréquent que le gouvernement en place choisisse la période qui la paraît la plus opportune pour procéder à un retour aux urnes, par exemple au début ou dans le courant de la cinquième année de mandat. Les précédentes élections générales se sont déroulées le 23 janvier 2006. Elles se sont traduites par une majorité relative, tant en nombre de suffrages qu'en nombre de sièges, pour le Parti conservateur du Canada : 36,3  des voix et 124 sièges sur 308, soit 40,3 %. Stephen Harper, leader du Parti conservateur, a donc été investi, le 6 février suivant, Premier ministre, à la tête d'un gouvernement minoritaire.


Bolivia's Evo Morales wins referendum on a new leftist constitution

The Bolivian President, Evo Morales, 49, has claimed victory after voters ratified a new leftist constitution, granting more power to the country's indigenous majority.

"The indigenous farmers, the most marginalized sector throughout the history of the republic, are now recognized as people with the same rights as any citizen. Here begins the new Bolivia. Here we begin to reach true equality," Morales told a crowd in front of the flag-draped balcony of Palacio Quemado in La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia.

Ratified with about 60 percent support in a referendum on Sunday based on exit polls, the new constitution lets Morales run for re-election later this year and grants him tighter control over the economy. An official vote count of some 3.8 million registered voters who cast their ballots will be announced February 4.

With the new Magna Carta, South America's second poorest country after Guyana becomes a leader in the regional "pink tide" of left-wing governments that have ousted traditional elites and challenged American influence. The new constitution's elements include recognition of 36 distinct Indian "nations", increasing the autonomy of Bolivia's nine regions, establishing state control over key natural resources such as gas, and setting limits on land ownership.

Morales has also promised Bolivia’s native groups that the constitution will keep the white "oligarchs" who ruled the country for 183 years from returning to power. The leftist constitution empowers the government to distribute land to indigenous communities and apportion ethnic quotas for state jobs, including congress seats. "After 500 years, we have retaken the Plaza Murillo! Internal colonialism and external colonialism end here too. Sisters and brothers, neo-liberalism ends here too!" said Morales.

Vice-President Álvaro MarceloGarcía Linera, a principal author of  the draft constitution, hailed Sunday's referendum results, saying, "this will be an egalitarian Bolivia, a Bolivia that leaves behind a dark, colonial, racist past." Linera, however, has acknowledged that the government has provoked deep divisions and faces vehement oppositions from many of the traditional elite, coming from many mixed-race people in the fertile eastern lowlands which rejected the draft charter.

"I am not saying there will be no more conflict, there will be tensions for a while, I say a decade ... but we will have built a state on three principles: the economy under state control, equality, and the territorial decentralization of power," he said. The new constitution was rejected in four opposition-controlled regions: the tropical lowlands of Pando, Santa Cruz, Tarija and Beni, which contain most of Bolivia's natural gas production and are responsible for most of its agricultural output.

With the split vote, Oscar Ortiz, the president of the opposition-controlled Senate, has voiced concerns that the charter has become a war of ideas. "The result [of the vote] ... will show deep divisions between regions and between Bolivians in each region. A confrontation between ideas and visions about how this country will build its common future will continue," he said ahead of the referendum.

Former president Carlos Mesa has predicted that the constitution is unlikely to pave the way for real social change amid continuing political struggles. "We will have so many legal battles to go through that I fear that last year's belligerent climate will continue this year. President Morales is not coming at this with open hands, he has built trenches and dug in," Mr. Mesa said.

Morales has dismissed the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia, accusing both of conspiracy with the opposition to overthrow his government. The U.S. Embassy in La Paz has called the accusations "false and absurd." Morales has been very popular among the poor and among Aymara, Quechua and Guarani.

The new constitution's 411 articles address underrepresentation of indigenous peoples. "It may be the equivalent of Spain’s Reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors in 1492. But instead of the blood spilled in that process, Bolivia is advancing in a democratic process that does not exclude or subjugate anyone," said Xavier Albó, a Jesuit scholar and linguist.

"Finally we have a constitution that leaves racism and hatred aside, because indigenous people are included," said Adolfo Chavez, president of the Confederation of Indigenous people of Bolivia (CIDOB).

In March 2005, then-President Mesa resigned. The President of Senate Hormando Vaca Díez assumed office as the country's temporary President. Mesa resigned because of the announcement of highway blockages by Evo Morales and leaders of both the coca growers and the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS). The blockages were meant to pressure the Legislative so that the Hydrocarbons Law, which would raise taxes levied on hydrocarbon extraction from 18% to 50%, could be approved.

The MAS is a political party formed basically by coca-growing campesinos (farmers or farmworkers), communists, admirers of Fidel Castro and indigenous people. The party is against the U.S. government and the alleged American influence in the region, neoliberalism and globalization.

In December 2005, Morales won the presidential election in Bolivia to serve a five-year term. In the 2005 election, his victory marked the country's first election of an indigenous head of state, but this claim gendered controversy due to the number of mestizo presidents who were elected or appointed before him. He was openly criticized by such figures as Mario Vargas Llosa, who accuses the President of fomenting racial divisions in an increasingly mestizo Latin America.

Morales ran on a campaign of restoring coca farming in Bolivia, in spite of the U.S. program aimed at reducing the ability to grow coca to curb the cocaine industry. Morales is an Aymara Indian and former coca farmer himself, and has described his victory as a signal that "a new history of Bolivia begins, a history where we search for equality, justice and peace with social justice."

Morales is an admirer of Fidel Castro and he says he is also inspired by the President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Morales supports the creation of an anti-imperialist block formed by Latin-American and Arabian countries against the U.S., which is being organized by the Brazilian President.

In August 2008, Bolivian unrest began against Morales and calls for greater autonomy for the country's eastern departments grew. Santa Cruz, Beni, Pando, Tarija and Chuquisaca called strikes and protests to oppose the central government's plan to divert part of the national direct tax on hydrocarbons in favor of its Renta Dignidad pension plan. Brief clashes occurred in the Santa Cruz de la Sierra between police and armed youths enforcing the strike. Violence between Morales' supporters and opponents resulted in at least 30 deaths.

In September 2008, Bolivian authorities declared a state of emergency in Pando, where Bolivian troops took control of the airport in the region's capital, Cobija. Amid preparations to retake the city, 20 people were killed. In October 2008, the government and the opposition held talks following which resulted in the signing of a compromise agreement which set the referendum on 25 January 2009 and early elections on December 6, 2009.

Morales in turn promised that he would not run again in 2014 after his likely reelection in 2009, despite the fact that he would be allowed to do so under the new constitution. The new constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly in 2007. The referendum set forth two questions: whether to approve the new constitution and whether to limit private estates to 1,000 or 5,000 hectares.


Bolivia: referendum approva la nuova costituzione

Il referendum che si è tenuto ieri in Bolivia ha approvato, con circa il 60% dei consensi, la nuova costituzione fortemente voluta dal governo.

Il presidente Evo Morales ha dichiarato: «Oggi il 25 gennaio 2009 si rifonda una nuova Bolivia che offre pari opportunità a tutti i boliviani e si chiude lo stato coloniale».

Nella nuova carta fondamentale sono stati sanciti da un lato più poteri al governo statale per quanto riguarda l'economia, dall'altro un riconoscimento del diritto delle 36 "nazioni indigene" che abitano nel paese.

Un secondo quesito referendario che chiedeva ai boliviani se il limite dei latifondi dovesse esser posto a 500 oppure a 1000 ettari, ha fatto prevalere la prima scelta.


Morales comemora aprovação da nova Constituição

Agência Brasil

26 de janeiro de  2009

O presidente da Bolívia, Evo Morales, já comemora a vitória do sim no referendo realizado ontem (25) sobre a nova Constituição no país. De acordo com a Agência Boliviana de Informações (ABI), o líder sul-americano anunciou a “refundação imediata do Estado boliviano”. O resultado oficial do referendo, entretanto, será divulgado pela Corte Nacional Eleitoral apenas no próximo dia 10.

Dados de boca de urna anunciados pela TVB (Televisión Boliviana) indicavam a aprovação do referendo por 61,96% além de 36,52% de votos contrários e outros 1,51% de brancos e nulos. O sim teria vencido em seis departamentos (estados) – La Paz, Cochabamba, Oruro, Potosí, Tarija e Pando – enquanto o não prevaleceu em Santa Cruz, Beni e Chuquisaca.

Morales afirmou que, a partir de agora, começa “uma nova República” na Bolívia e que acabou o Estado colonial e o neoliberalismo. Segundo ele, nenhum governo poderá mais entregar os recursos naturais do país para empresas multinacionais.

Se vitorioso, o sim tornará permanentes algumas mudanças já implantadas por Morales. Já o não, mantém a atual legislação do país.

Esta é a segunda vez que os bolivianos vão às urnas em seis meses. Em agosto de 2007, Morales ganhou 67% dos votos em um referendo sobre seu mandato na Presidência. O percentual foi maior do que os 54% de apoio que obteve em dezembro de 2005, quando venceu as eleições presidenciais.