Violence continues in Pakistan
The situation in Pakistan is tense. Anti-Government demonstrations are pitching high. The clashes broke out and demonstrators who have laid siege to the heart of the Pakistani establishment, housing the Presidency, the National Assembly, the Supreme Court, the Prime Minister’s Office, sought to storm Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s residence nearby after breaking through the police barricade. Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan vowed to fight till death.
A brief back ground
On 14 August 2014, cricketer turned politician Imran Khan started his march at container. 7 hours after leaving from Zaman Park Lahore, the march reached Faisal Chowk where Khan addressed the marchers demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
On 15 August, Khan's convoy was attacked by stones PMLN supporters in Gujranwala. PMLN MPA from Gujranwala Imran Khalid's brother Poomi Butt was allegedly involved in this attack. Khan was reported to be attacked with guns which forced him to travel him in bullet-proof vehicle.
Khan's march reached Islamabad 38 hours after departing from Zaman Park Lahore. Addressing his supporters at Aabpara Chowk, Khan again demanded resignation of prime minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and re-election in Pakistan.
The situation in Pakistan is tense. Anti-Government demonstrations are pitching high. The clashes broke out and demonstrators who have laid siege to the heart of the Pakistani establishment, housing the Presidency, the National Assembly, the Supreme Court, the Prime Minister’s Office, sought to storm Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s residence nearby after breaking through the police barricade. Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan vowed to fight till death.
A brief back ground
On 14 August 2014, cricketer turned politician Imran Khan started his march at container. 7 hours after leaving from Zaman Park Lahore, the march reached Faisal Chowk where Khan addressed the marchers demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
On 15 August, Khan's convoy was attacked by stones PMLN supporters in Gujranwala. PMLN MPA from Gujranwala Imran Khalid's brother Poomi Butt was allegedly involved in this attack. Khan was reported to be attacked with guns which forced him to travel him in bullet-proof vehicle.
Khan's march reached Islamabad 38 hours after departing from Zaman Park Lahore. Addressing his supporters at Aabpara Chowk, Khan again demanded resignation of prime minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and re-election in Pakistan.
World’s largest duty-free shop opens in China
The world's largest duty-free shop (DFS) opened on 1st September in China’s city Sanya. This duty-free shopping center has attracted nearly 300 international brands. For several of them, including Prada, Rolex and Giorgio Armani, it is the first time they have appeared in a DFS on the Chinese mainland.
China International Travel Service Group (CITS) has invested 5 billion yuan (about 814 million US dollars) in the center, which is run by China Duty Free Group under CITS. Wang Weimin, chairman of CITS, said the new store excels in functions, the number of brands and shopping area compared with any others in the world, and called its opening is a milestone for China's duty-free market.
The world's largest duty-free shop (DFS) opened on 1st September in China’s city Sanya. This duty-free shopping center has attracted nearly 300 international brands. For several of them, including Prada, Rolex and Giorgio Armani, it is the first time they have appeared in a DFS on the Chinese mainland.
China International Travel Service Group (CITS) has invested 5 billion yuan (about 814 million US dollars) in the center, which is run by China Duty Free Group under CITS. Wang Weimin, chairman of CITS, said the new store excels in functions, the number of brands and shopping area compared with any others in the world, and called its opening is a milestone for China's duty-free market.
Russia and Ukraine agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin on 3rd September called on both Ukrainian rebels and government forces to cease fire and agree to the broad terms of a truce ending their four-month war. Mr. Putin’s first direct appeal on the insurgents to lay down their weapons came hours after the beleaguered Ukrainian President, Petro Poroshenko, said he and Mr. Putin had agreed on a ceasefire deal.
The announcements raised hopes of an end to fighting that has killed at least 2,600 people and driven relations between Russia and the West to their lowest ebb since the Cold War.
The Russian leader added that he expected a final agreement to be announced by the insurgents and Kiev representatives during European-mediated negotiations on Friday in the Belarussian capital Minsk.
Russia and Ukraine relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin on 3rd September called on both Ukrainian rebels and government forces to cease fire and agree to the broad terms of a truce ending their four-month war. Mr. Putin’s first direct appeal on the insurgents to lay down their weapons came hours after the beleaguered Ukrainian President, Petro Poroshenko, said he and Mr. Putin had agreed on a ceasefire deal.
The announcements raised hopes of an end to fighting that has killed at least 2,600 people and driven relations between Russia and the West to their lowest ebb since the Cold War.
The Russian leader added that he expected a final agreement to be announced by the insurgents and Kiev representatives during European-mediated negotiations on Friday in the Belarussian capital Minsk.
Russia and Ukraine relations
Russia–Ukraine relations were established in
1991
Governmental relations between the two
countries are complex.
After the 2014 Ukrainian Revolution when the
pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych was ousted on 21 February 2014 the
relations between Russia and Ukraine deteriorated rapidly;
The administration in the Autonomous Republic
of Crimea was swiftly replaced with one which demanded unification (of Crimea)
with the Russian Federation and demonstrators seized or attempted to seize
control of administrative buildings in the Donbass and southern Ukraine.
In March 2014 a referendum was held in Crimea
which facilitated the Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation.
Throughout March and April 2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine spread with
pro-Russian "People's Republics" being proclaimed in Donetsk and
Luhansk.
Open fighting between pro-Russian
"People's Militias" and the Armed Forces of Ukraine began in May
2014. As of July 2014 a state of war exists between Ukraine and the pro-Russian
rebels in the east.
After the election of pro-Russian Viktor
Yanukovych as Ukrainian President in early 2010 the relations between the two
nations had improved, then deteriorated in 2014 with the Crimean crisis and the
Russian military intervention in the peninsula. Later, Ukraine suspended
majority of ties with Russia including military cooperation and export of
Defense equipments
Violence part of life for world’s youth: UN
A new report from the United Nations’ children agency says that young people from around the world are routinely exposed to violence, ranging from homicide and forced sexual acts to bullying and abusive discipline from parents. The report found that in 2012 alone almost 95,000 children and adolescents were murdered, making it the leading cause of death among people under the age of 20. Most of them lived in low- and middle-income countries. The study also finds that about six in 10 children worldwide between the ages of two and 14 numbering almost one billion are subjected to physical punishment by their caregivers on a regular basis. The report drew on data from 190 countries and was released on 4th September.
A new report from the United Nations’ children agency says that young people from around the world are routinely exposed to violence, ranging from homicide and forced sexual acts to bullying and abusive discipline from parents. The report found that in 2012 alone almost 95,000 children and adolescents were murdered, making it the leading cause of death among people under the age of 20. Most of them lived in low- and middle-income countries. The study also finds that about six in 10 children worldwide between the ages of two and 14 numbering almost one billion are subjected to physical punishment by their caregivers on a regular basis. The report drew on data from 190 countries and was released on 4th September.
NATO approves new force aimed at deterring Russia
NATO leaders approved plan on 5th September to create a rapid response force with a headquarters in Eastern Europe that could quickly mobilize if an alliance country in the region were to come under attack. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said a command headquarters would be set up in Eastern Europe with supplies and equipment stockpiled there, enabling the "spearhead" force to mobilize and deploy quickly.
NATO air patrol flights over the Baltic and other air, land and naval measures already in place will be extended indefinitely, Rasmussen said, as part of a readiness package that also calls for upgraded intelligence-sharing and more short-term military exercises.
NATO:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949. The organization constitutes a system of collective defence whereby its member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party. NATO's headquarters are in Brussels, Belgium, one of the 28 member states across North America and Europe, the newest of which, Albania and Croatia, joined in April 2009. An additional 22 countries participate in NATO's Partnership for Peace program, with 15 other countries involved in institutionalized dialogue programmes
NATO leaders approved plan on 5th September to create a rapid response force with a headquarters in Eastern Europe that could quickly mobilize if an alliance country in the region were to come under attack. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said a command headquarters would be set up in Eastern Europe with supplies and equipment stockpiled there, enabling the "spearhead" force to mobilize and deploy quickly.
NATO air patrol flights over the Baltic and other air, land and naval measures already in place will be extended indefinitely, Rasmussen said, as part of a readiness package that also calls for upgraded intelligence-sharing and more short-term military exercises.
NATO:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949. The organization constitutes a system of collective defence whereby its member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party. NATO's headquarters are in Brussels, Belgium, one of the 28 member states across North America and Europe, the newest of which, Albania and Croatia, joined in April 2009. An additional 22 countries participate in NATO's Partnership for Peace program, with 15 other countries involved in institutionalized dialogue programmes
Ukraine signs ceasefire agreement with rebels
Ukraine's government and separatist leaders signed a ceasefire deal on 5th September after talks in Belarus, raising hopes of an end to the nearly five-month conflict that has wracked eastern Ukraine.
The ceasefire talks in Minsk, Belarus, were brokered by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and involved a former Ukrainian president, leaders of the pro-Russian rebels, and a Russian delegate. Both sides agreed to stop fighting, and the OSCE said it would monitor the ceasefire. However, the full agreement has not been published.
Sanctions by EU
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said in a statement on 5th September that the EU had expanded the list of persons under an EU asset freeze and travel ban to include the new leadership in eastern Ukraine, the Crimean government and Russian decision-makers and oligarchs. The sanctions are due to be formally adopted on 1st September. However, quoted said the measures could be suspended if the ceasefire held and if Moscow withdrew forces from Ukraine.
Ukraine's government and separatist leaders signed a ceasefire deal on 5th September after talks in Belarus, raising hopes of an end to the nearly five-month conflict that has wracked eastern Ukraine.
The ceasefire talks in Minsk, Belarus, were brokered by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and involved a former Ukrainian president, leaders of the pro-Russian rebels, and a Russian delegate. Both sides agreed to stop fighting, and the OSCE said it would monitor the ceasefire. However, the full agreement has not been published.
Sanctions by EU
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said in a statement on 5th September that the EU had expanded the list of persons under an EU asset freeze and travel ban to include the new leadership in eastern Ukraine, the Crimean government and Russian decision-makers and oligarchs. The sanctions are due to be formally adopted on 1st September. However, quoted said the measures could be suspended if the ceasefire held and if Moscow withdrew forces from Ukraine.
Iran fails to meet deadline in probe
Iran has failed to meet a deadline to provide answers about its nuclear weapons program, the UN atomic watchdog says in a report.
Not answering the International Atomic Energy Agency's long-standing questions over the allegations could harm the chances of a potentially historic deal between Iran and world powers focused on Tehran's current activities.
New talks on this possible accord between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council are due to resume in New York on September 18 ahead of a November 24 deadline to cut a deal. In the new quarterly report the IAEA said that Iran missed a mutually agreed August 25 deadline to provide answers on two of these areas, saying merely they had 'begun discussions'.
The report also said that more construction work had been noticed at the Parchin military base, a key site in the nuclear weapons probe, making an investigation there more difficult.
The IAEA said it had 'observed through satellite imagery ongoing construction activity (at Parchin) ... These activities are likely to have further undermined the Agency's ability to conduct effective verification'.
Morsi charged for leaking
secretesIran has failed to meet a deadline to provide answers about its nuclear weapons program, the UN atomic watchdog says in a report.
Not answering the International Atomic Energy Agency's long-standing questions over the allegations could harm the chances of a potentially historic deal between Iran and world powers focused on Tehran's current activities.
New talks on this possible accord between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council are due to resume in New York on September 18 ahead of a November 24 deadline to cut a deal. In the new quarterly report the IAEA said that Iran missed a mutually agreed August 25 deadline to provide answers on two of these areas, saying merely they had 'begun discussions'.
The report also said that more construction work had been noticed at the Parchin military base, a key site in the nuclear weapons probe, making an investigation there more difficult.
The IAEA said it had 'observed through satellite imagery ongoing construction activity (at Parchin) ... These activities are likely to have further undermined the Agency's ability to conduct effective verification'.
Egypt charged ousted President Mohammad Morsi and several other people on 6th September with endangering national security by leaking state secrets and sensitive documents to Qatar, dealing a further blow to his outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.
Relations between Qatar and Egypt have been icy since July 2013, when then-Egyptian army chief Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi toppled Morsi after mass unrest against his rule.
Qatar had supported Morsi, who is already in jail along with thousands of Brotherhood members, many of whom have been sentenced to death on separate charges.
The Cairo public prosecutor's office said that its secret investigation had unearthed enough evidence of espionage to charge Morsi in a criminal court.
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