UK pays $3.5m to settle Libya rendition claim - Africa - Al Jazeera English
A Libyan man who claims he was forcibly sent back home, along with his wife and children, in 2004 to face imprisonment and torture under Muammar Gadaffi's regime, has accepted a settlement of $3.5m from the UK government over its alleged role in his illegal rendition.
A British foreign office spokesman said: "We can confirm that the government and other defendants have reached a settlement. There has been no admission of liability and no finding of liability in any court."
Friday, December 14, 2012
Politkovskaya suspect to be tried separately - Europe - Al Jazeera English
Politkovskaya suspect to be tried separately - Europe - Al Jazeera English
| A Moscow court has ruled against the relatives of murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, after they had requested that one of the accused, Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov, not be tried separately from the rest of the defendants. Pavlyuchenkov is accused of helping track Politkovskaya's movements to assist the killers. The former police officer made a deal with investigators, confessing his guilt and revealing information about who ordered the crime in return for a closed court session and a sentence that can only be two-thirds the maximum punishment for such a crime. |
Russia denies 'Syria regime falling' remarks - Middle East - Al Jazeera English
Russia denies 'Syria regime falling' remarks - Middle East - Al Jazeera English
| Russia has denied that its deputy foreign minister said that Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad was losing control of his country. The Russian foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday Mikhail Bogdanov did not say that "an opposition victory can't be excluded". The statement said Bogdanov was simply citing the stance of the Syrian opposition while giving a speech on Thursday. |
Putin warns of foreign meddling in Russia - Europe - Al Jazeera English
Putin warns of foreign meddling in Russia - Europe - Al Jazeera English
| Russia's President Vladimir Putin has warned against foreign meddling in Russian politics and criticised opposition politicians of being in the pay of foreign interests. "Direct or indirect meddling in our internal political process is unacceptable," Putin said in his annual state of the nation address on Wednesday. Putin, who last year accused the United States of encouraging opposition protests and claimed foreign governments spend money to seek to influence elections, said Russians receiving money from abroad should be barred from politics. |
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Syrian opposition victory possible, but at unacceptable price – Moscow
Syrian opposition victory possible, but at unacceptable price – Moscow
A Free Syrian Army fighter aims his weapon towards a Syrian military warplane (not pictured) in Aleppo's al-Amereya district December 12, 2012. (Reuters/Saleh Anadani)
Moscow has admitted the possibility that the Syrian opposition may emerge victorious as government forces continue to lose more territory as the conflict rages on, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said.
“We must face the facts: the current tendency shows that the government is progressively losing control over an increasing part of the territory,'' Bogdanov told the Public Chamber. “An opposition victory can't be ruled out."
“We must face the facts: the current tendency shows that the government is progressively losing control over an increasing part of the territory,'' Bogdanov told the Public Chamber. “An opposition victory can't be ruled out."
Battle over Internet: US web authority challenged - report
Battle over Internet: US web authority challenged - report
Delegates at the first morning session of WCIT 2012, Dubai U.A.E., 3-14 December 2012 (Photo from flickr/itupictures)
Several countries including Russia, China and Saudi Arabia are reportedly seeking to reduce US dominance over the Internet. If successful the move will empower governments to silently eliminate troublesome websites.
US Senate bill to make Europe less energy dependent on Russia
US Senate bill to make Europe less energy dependent on Russia
A drilling rig operates as a sign warns of underground natural gas pipelines outside Rifle, Colorado, June 6, 2012. (Reuters/George Frey)
The US seeks to lift limitations on its LNG deliveries to Europe and strengthen competition in European energy markets. It’s to break the EU’s dependence on Russian gas, as “the Russians overplayed their hand”, says US Senator Richard G. Lugar.
“In the past, Moscow showed itself quick to use energy as a club to punish and coerce its neighbors — but the Russians overplayed their hand,” The Washington Times quotes Indiana Republican Richard Lugar.
“In the past, Moscow showed itself quick to use energy as a club to punish and coerce its neighbors — but the Russians overplayed their hand,” The Washington Times quotes Indiana Republican Richard Lugar.
Putin on Magnitsky Act: Why do those behind Guantanamo lecture us on human rights?
Putin on Magnitsky Act: Why do those behind Guantanamo lecture us on human rights?
President Vladimir Putin (RIA Novosti/Mikhail Klimentyev)
Vladimir Putin has lashed out at the US’s Magnitsky Act dubbing it “a purely political, unfriendly move.” The President has approved the speeding up a counter list addressing American foster parents guilty of abusing Russian orphans.
“We should certainly react [to the bill] appropriately,” Vladimir Putin said, welcoming the State Duma’s initiative regarding the sanctions list against US nationals. “We should make sure that our decisions are adequate, but not exorbitant,” he underlined.
“We should certainly react [to the bill] appropriately,” Vladimir Putin said, welcoming the State Duma’s initiative regarding the sanctions list against US nationals. “We should make sure that our decisions are adequate, but not exorbitant,” he underlined.
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