President dies the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia

The president of the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia, Sergei Bagapsh, has died in Moscow after complications arise after undergoing surgery, according to Russian television. Bagapsh, 62, had surgery a week ago one of his lungs at the clinic number 83 in the Russian capital, after what had to be connected to an artificial respirator, hospital officials reported the official news agency "Itar -Tass.

U.S. - PA wants to shed light on the death of Bin Laden

The news agency Associated Press filed May 9, a formal request with the U.S. government for access to video a funeral at sea for Osama bin Laden as well as pictures of his mutilated body, reports The Atlantic . Michael Oreskes, one of the editors of AP, said that these documents - that prove the death of the leader of al-Qaida - are essential to "shed light" on the share of U.S.

commandos sent to Abbottabad, Pakistan. "In the week following the raid against the compound where bin Laden lived in several different versions have been given on the actual conduct of the operation, said Mr. Oreskes. It is our job as journalists to try to obtain these documents to understand what really happened.

Dan from the Army a former general convicted of crimes during the dictatorship

Buenos Aires .- The Argentine Ministry of Defense was discharged from the ranks of retired Army generals Luciano Benjamin Menendez and Antonio Domingo Bussi, two symbols of repression convicted of crimes against humanity committed during the dictatorship (1976-1983), official sources said. The Auditor General of the Armed Forces said that it was issuing from the lower of the two individuals as a result of penalties and disqualifications that are applied to convicts, "the ministry said in a statement.

The day of truth for Silvio Berlusconi

Silvio Berlusconi is nervous, very nervous. When tomorrow at 15.00 close of polling, in which 6.5 million Italians are called to vote today on the second round of municipal elections to elect the mayors of 88 towns, could begin the end of his political career. If, as happened in the first round as all the polls say Berlusconi loses in Milan, the great bastion and the city where his party ruled for 16 years, could mean the final debacle.

RUGBY - Always champion but until when?

Stade Toulousain, one of the best rugby clubs in the world is entering a transition period. Speaking of "decline" or "death" would be a folly, because, given the money and expertise available in the Pink City, it is unlikely that the situation persists. Everything depends on the coach, veteran [since 1989] Guy Noves and his ability to work miracles again.

But with aging and a selection of young players who have yet to prove themselves, he has work to do. Guy Noves is obviously not a novice. The current team is the fourth generation led by the coach and each time the club has lost Califano, a Castaignede Pelous or [former players of Toulouse], the man responded.

Egypt opens the transit of the border with Gaza Strip

Egypt and Israel had closed its borders with Gaza after Hamas seized power in the Palestinian territory in June 2007, driving out forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Previously, from November 25, 2005, had controlled the passage together-with interruptions-Egypt, the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), the police mission of the European Union and Israel EUBAM.

While Israel is concerned with this measure for their own safety, Hamas celebrated and organized a demonstration in Rafah today to thank Egypt for opening the crossing. However, Hamas also calls for the normalization of freight traffic. After the fall of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Egypt has reoriented its policy toward Israel and the Palestinians.

Africa is not getting ready for Arab demonstrations

When he speaks about revolution in the Arab world, Michela Wrong is reluctant to which this is spreading in other regions of Africa. "You will not see the riots in Libya, Tunisia and Syria played further south in Africa." The Italian raised in London says that "to organize a revolt like the one he has lived in Tahrir Square requires a more critical group of people than live in most of Africa." "There is no feeling of solidarity between different social classes," he adds.