Un juez egipcio deja el caso de Hosni Mubarak y aplaza el juicio
13 Abr 2013
Egipto
Fuente:
CNN
El jurista asegura que sufre de un problema de salud en los ojos y que esa condición imposibilita su participación en el caso.
Noticias
Debate shifts to semi-presidential system
12 Abr 2013
Turquía
Fuente:
Today's Zaman
The Justice and Development Party (AK Party), whose plans to introduce a presidential system of government for Turkey have been severely criticized by the opposition, is reportedly preparing to propose a semi-presidential system, but it is unlikely that it will curb opposition against dropping the country's parliamentary system.
Ex-nuclear negotiator Rohani announces presidential candidacy
12 Abr 2013
Irán
Fuente:
Mehr News
Hassan Rohani, director of the Strategic Research Center of the Expediency Council, announced on Thursday that he will run in the presidential election set for June 14.
Rohani said that if he wins the vote, he will introduce a plan to “save” the national economy, revive morality, and establish constructive interaction with the world.
Iran’s former nuclear negotiator also said that he will form a “government of wisdom and hope” if he is elected president.
The Constituent Assembly will be elected and the political isolation law is constitutional, rules Congress
11 Abr 2013
Libia
Fuente:
Libya Herald
The General National Congress last night confirmed that the assembly that will draft Libya’s new Constitution shall be elected, as opposed to nominated, ending a long drawn-out debate that had kept Congress members from agreeing on other critical issues.
Karadzic Was Innocent, Dodik Tells Hague Tribunal
10 Abr 2013
Bosnia y Herzegovina
Fuente:
Balkan Insight
Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik told the Hague trial of his predecessor Radovan Karadzic that there was no criminal plot to expel Muslims and create a mono-ethnic state.
Somalia acknowledges rape by soldiers
10 Abr 2013
Somalia
Fuente:
al-Jazeera
President says rapists "should be fought ... just like al-Shabab" rebels amid concern over conduct of security forces.
My presidential plans are within framework of Islamic system: Shariatmadari
09 Abr 2013
Irán
Fuente:
Mehr News
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Presidential candidate Mohammad Shariatmadari has said that candidates should not draw up “revolutionary” plans for their term in office, emphasizing that his plans are within the frameworks of the Islamic system. In an interview with the Mehr News Agency published on Monday, Shariatmadari talked about his presidential plans and also elaborated on his views on other candidates. |
Salam begins Cabinet formation consultations
09 Abr 2013
Líbano
Fuente:
the Daily Star
Prime Minister-designate Tammam Salam embarked Tuesday on the difficult mission of forming a new government whose primary task would be to supervise the upcoming elections.
As part of a two-day nonbinding parliamentary consultations, Salam held a series of meetings with former prime ministers and parliamentary blocs who informed him of their vision for the next Cabinet.
GNC agrees uncompromising law on torture, kidnapping and discrimination
09 Abr 2013
Libia
Fuente:
Libia Herald
The GNC today passed tough legislation against torture, kidnapping and discrimination, with a final article mentioning specifically holders of public office, bureaucrats and members of the security forces.
Article One of the new law, which deals with kidnapping, provides for sentences of not less than seven years for anyone found guilty of detaining, imprisoning or depriving a person of their liberty, by force, threat or deception. It was stated that this applied to public officials exceeding their authority.
Albania Nationalist Rally Fails to Draw Crowds
08 Abr 2013
Albania
Fuente:
Balkan Insight
A protest by the Red and Black Alliance on Sunday in Tirana, which promised to overturn the government of Prime Minister Sali Berisha, failed to muster much popular support.
Komsic’s Party Promises Bosnia Political Alternative
08 Abr 2013
Bosnia y Herzegovina
Fuente:
Balkan Insight
Bosnian presidency member Zeljko Komsic’s party is promising youthful faces and a fresh democratic alternative, but some analysts suggest that ethnic interests dictate that it will struggle for support.
El primer ministro de Malasia disuelve el Parlamento
05 Abr 2013
Malasia
Fuente:
Europapress
El primer ministro de Malasia, Najib Razak, ha anunciado la disolución del Parlamento para celebrar elecciones generales de forma anticipada el próximo 27 de abril.
"El rey ha aceptado mi petición de disolver el Parlamento el 3 de abril", ha dicho desde la capital administrativa, Putrajaya, en un discurso transmitido por la televisión pública.
El primer ministro ha adelantado que el país asiático celebrará las elecciones generales el próximo 27 de abril, tras una campaña electoral de dos semanas.
Tamam Salam es nombrado nuevo primer ministro de Líbano
05 Abr 2013
Líbano
Fuente:
RTVE
El diputado suní Tamam Salam, considerado un moderado, fue nombrado este sábado primer ministro del Líbano, dos semanas después de que su predecesor, Nayib Mikati, dimitiera por desavenencias en el seno de su Ejecutivo.
Salam, de 67 años, obtuvo el respaldo prácticamente unánime de los grupos parlamentarios libaneses, según los medios libaneses, que indican que 124 de los 128 diputados apoyaron su candidatura, incluido el poderoso grupo chií Hizbulá.
GNC stalemate on process for selecting “Committee of 60″
04 Abr 2013
Libia
Fuente:
Libya Herald
The General National Council’s (GNC) official spokesperson, Omar Hamaidan, confirmed at a press conference Tuesday that the GNC has been unable to reach agreement on the ‘constitutional amendment’ regarding the process by which the so called “Committee of Sixty” is chosen.
Albania Names New Ministers After Coalition Dissolves
04 Abr 2013
Albania
Fuente:
Balkan Insight
Parliament approved three new ministers and the post of deputy premier on Thursday, following the exit from the ruling coalition of the Socialist Movement for Integration, LSI.
Reshuffle Due in Albania After Party Quits Govt
04 Abr 2013
Albania
Fuente:
Balkan Insight
The Socialist Movement for Integration, LSI, has withdrawn its ministers from the government after joining the opposition Socialist Party coalition ahead of the elections.
Awareness campaign on constitutional process launched
04 Abr 2013
Libia
Fuente:
Libya Herald
An official awareness camapign to promote public understanding about the country’s constitutional process is being organised by a coalition of civil society organisations under the leadership of the ‘Organisation for Justice and Peace’.
Don't underestimate Ahmadinejad's chosen heir in Iran election
02 Abr 2013
Irán
Fuente:
The Guardian
It is time to think the unthinkable. Mahmoud Ahmedinejad's controversial aide, Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, has a chance of winning the presidential election in June.
Albania's Junior Ruling Party Plans Coalition Exit
02 Abr 2013
Albania
Fuente:
Balkan Insight
The Socialist Movement for Integration, LSI, the junior partner in the governing coalition, is expected to withdraw and join the opposition Socialists ahead of the next elections.
