Iran opens to the West. Latin America raises the voice
There was great attention during the works of the United Nations General Assembly towards Iran’s new President. However the debate of the last week was not characterized just by the Middle East question.
Syria and Iran to dominate UN General Assembly
US President Barack Obama used his speech at the UN General Assembly to demand the world take action on the crisis in Syria. Syria and renewed talks on Iran’s nuclear program are set to dominate the annual meeting
Germany Votes 2013
Preliminary final results
Silvio's surreal theater
Former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi yet again has appealed to his fellow Italians. He sees himself as a victim of the courts and lawyers and has vowed to fight on against what he views as a defamation campaign...
Election eve: Merkel, Steinbrück lobby undecided voters
The main candidates in Sunday's German election have made final appeals to undecided voters. Chancellor Angela Merkel lobbied in Berlin while Social Democrat rival Peer Steinbrück campaigned in Frankfurt....
Berlusconi tax fraud conviction upheld
Italy's highest court has upheld a tax fraud conviction against former PM Silvio Berlusconi, and ordered a review of a ban on him serving in public office. The court confirmed a four-year jail sentence by a lower court...
Mexico Zetas leader Miguel Angel Treviño captured
Mexican marines have captured one of the world's most notorious drug-gang leaders in a raid near the US border...
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Resignation Day
Egyptian military gives government 48 hour ultimatum
The Egyptian armed forces have given the government two days to reach an agreement with protesters, who want President Mohammed Morsi to resign. The news came shortly after several cabinet members stepped down.
The director and the deputy director of the Vatican Bank have resigned. This comes three days after a Vatican official was arrested in a financial scandal as the pope seeks to clean up the bank.
Portugal finance chief resigns
Vitor Gaspar has resigned his post as Portugal's widely reviled finance minister. Critics have singled him out as one of the key driving forces behind the country's harsh austerity policies.
Descontento por el manejo del Pacto por México
La Croazia festeggia il suo ingresso nell' UE
Unica eccezione il due volte primo ministro Ivo Sanader, il quale sta scontando una condanna a dieci anni di carcere per corruzione e che è anche in attesa di ulteriori sentenze. Gli alti funzionari si sono uniti alla folla che ha festeggiato nella piazza centrale di Bana Jelacica.
Migliaia di persone hanno ballato e cantato con le band che hanno suonato su palchi caratterizzati da un ampio impiego di misure di sicurezza. Si sono tenuti concerti simili a Spalato, Zara, Vukovar, Varazdin e in altre città.
Un ingresso non esente da dubbi
Mentre il governo della Croazia accoglie l'inclusione del Paese come ventottesimo membro UE come un segnale del fatto che il Paese ha compiuto con i requisiti richiesti, aumentano i dubbi circa la sua effettiva preparazione. Molti croati considerano che questo passo migliorerà la loro vita.
In giornata i capi di Stato e di Governo croati hanno festeggiato, attraverso una sessione estiva del Parlamento, l'adesione all'UE. Circa 350 rappresentanti della politica, della società civile e delle comunità religiose hanno partecipato alla sessione speciale.
"Con l'adesione è stato raggiunto un obiettivo generazionale che si propone come una svolta per lo sviluppo della Croazia", ha detto il Presidente Josipovic. È stato il nostro obiettivo nazionale, con cui tutti i partiti erano d'accordo." "Non ci sono scuse", ha detto il primo ministro Milanovic. "Il nostro successo è solo nelle nostre mani".
"Ciononostante il Paese non guarderà con arroganza al resto delle nazioni dei Balcani che ancora non fanno parte dell'UE", ha promesso Milanovic. Piuttosto, l'ex Repubblica jugoslava si proporrà come "garante dei suoi vicini che aspirino ad aderire all'Unione Europea", ha detto.
Disoccupazione maggio 12,2%, record 1977
(ANSA) - ROMA, 01 LUG - La disoccupazione a maggio e' al 12,2%. Lo rileva l'Istat (dati destagionalizzati e provvisori).
E' il nuovo massimo storico, il livello piu' alto sia dalle serie mensili (gennaio 2004) che da quelle trimestrali, avviate nel primo trimestre 1977, cioe' 36 anni fa. Il numero di disoccupati a maggio e' pari a 3 milioni 140 mila, in aumento di 56 mila unita' su aprile e di 480 mila su base annua. Lo rileva l'Istat (dati provvisori), sottolineando che la crescita interessa uomini e donne.
Brazil thump Spain 3-0 to win third straight Confederations Cup
The hosts took the lead just two minutes into the match after Fred pounced on a failed clearance. Hulk sent a cross into the box from the left wing, two Spain defenders failed to clear ball, and Fred got a foot on it before goalkeeper Iker Casillas could grab it.
The goal ignited the crowd inside the Maracana, and the hosts fed off the energy. Brazil put enormous pressure on Spain for the entire first half. Andres Iniesta and Xavi were hardly given any time on the ball, making an already rusty-looking Spain appear even more unpolished.
Around the 40-minute mark it looked like Pedro would score the equalizer for the Spanish team. Receiving the ball on the right wing, he beat goalkeeper Julio Cesar with a low, placed shot. But a sprinting David Luiz beat the ball to the goal line and, amazingly, he blocked the shot.
Instead it was Brazil who would get the next goal. Just a minute before halftime Oscar played a ball to Neymar on the left side of the box. The young superstar took one touch and ripped a powerful shot into the top corner of the net, leaving Casillas no chance.
The goal capped what was a fantastic half for the hosts, who went into the locker room with a well-deserved 2-0 lead.
Spain capitulate
Just two minutes after the restart, things got worse for Spain. Picking up the ball near half field, Hulk played a wonderful through pass to Fred on the left wing, and he sent a low finish past Casillas to seal his brace.
In the 55th minute, it looked like Spain were given a lifeline when substitute Jesus Navas went down in the box. The referee called a penalty, and it was Sergio Ramos who stepped up to take it. But the defender put his effort wide, making it clear that Sunday was not Spain’s night.
In minute 68, things got worse for the Spanish. Gerard Pique committed a reckless tackle on Neymar during a counter attack, and the ref had no choice but to award a red card. Down to 10 men, Spain’s faint hopes were all but dashed. The match ended 3-0 with Brazil as the champions.
The victory is Brazil’s third straight in the Confederations Cup after wins over Argentina and the United States in the 2005 and 2009 editions of the tournament.
Sunday’s performance marks what has been an impressive tournament for the Brazilians. Because they are already qualified as hosts for the 2014 World Cup, Brazil have had no competitive matches to speak of in recent years. But the hosts showed at this summer’s tournament that they have the talent to beat the world’s best. With their home crowd behind them, they’re already favorites to win next summer’s big show.
Source: DW








