Kuwaiti women hope to return to parliament

Kuwaiti women hope to re-enter as deputies in Parliament that the vote today. Will the fifth elections involving since winning the right to vote in this small Gulf emirate in 2005. And so policies as Mubarak Maasuma expect women to achieve results closer to 2009, when four candidates for the first time achieved a seat in the National Assembly, composed of 50 members. "I hope that three or four women to enter parliament this time," said Mubarak. Zekra to Rashidi was also optimistic: "I hope the Kuwaiti voters, because a woman's vote is a free vote." These are the second elections held this year. The above, in January, were settled without any women were elected to parliament. Then, the share reached a record 60% and the Islamist opposition won a majority of seats. Back in those days, analysts gave the House not long to live. But that barrier is now 60% off. "So far the participation is still very low" , notes George Irani, a professor at the American University of Kuwait. "If you stay less than 40% would be a problem," he adds. That would mean that the boycott supporters have won.

Eight candidates less

Polling stations have closed at 20.00 local time (18.00 hours in Spain) and the results are expected before midnight tonight. They were called 422,569 voters to the polls. , 56% of them are women . Voters choose among 307 candidates, of whom 14 are women, less than eight candidates in the January elections. New for this vote is that a decree just reform the Electoral cutting the number of votes per person four to one. The ten candidates with the most votes win seats in each district. The opposition opposes this decree because he thinks that reducing the number of votes candidates will benefit close to the government, which is equal to that royal family. The prime minister is handpicked by the emir, Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Sabah, 83. Therefore, many Kuwaitis oppose this campaign and have called for a boycott. Tens of thousands marched yesterday through the streets of the capital calling Kuwaiti citizens not to participate in the elections. "People want to topple the decree!" Protesters claimed echoing one of the most famous verses of the Arab revolutions.

High volatility

The march was permitted by the authorities. Kuwait has one of the more open political systems in their environment . But the emirate is engaged in a high-political volatility since 2006 there have been five terms in Parliament, which has gone to accrue from early 2011. That year, a wave of protests in the square in Kuwait City Erada brought down the Cabinet, with the Prime Minister-a nephew of the emir head. While the Arab Spring has had no direct impact on the questioning of the monarchy, there is an opposition movement in Kuwait that demands democratic reforms and greater transparency against corruption .In fact, what has been an ongoing dispute between the government and the National Assembly, is becoming since last year in a debate about the balance of power between the emir and Parliament in the country with the sixth world oil reserves.

Pakistan l drone in South Waziristan, 4 dead

Suspected IAt least militants were killed in an attack launched by a U.S. unmanned aircraft (drone) in the tribal district of South Waziristan, in north-western Pakistan. The intelligence sources have reported to local reporters. The aircraft remotely piloted CIA struck a house and a car near Wana, the main town in the district that borders Afghanistan. Three other people were injured. You do not know the identity 'of the victims.

Facebook may develop their own games

Partners Facebook and Zynga decided to take up more space with a new agreement that will allow the social network to develop its own games  and making the creator of Farmville  or Cityville  will not have to put ads on Facebook or use your payment system. So far, the two companies were almost inseparable : the social network, the game company found millions of fans and in return,  Facebook took a share of the revenue . But lately, the business has lost momentum with Zynga. The amendment to contract between now gives Zynga sufficient flexibility to offer their products and services in other parts, the manager said Barry Cottle. In parallel,  however, remains the collaboration with the social network.  The reason for the separation can be linked to the crisis in the gaming company , and which is currently in the red. Because of this, President, founder and major shareholder, Mark Pincus, will eliminate 150 jobs and try to reduce the company's dependence on simulation games like Farmville, you do not have much success. The fans will still find the classic signature on Facebook , while Zynga will focus ononline play poker and roulette in their search for new revenue streams. The amendments to the agreement with Facebook , which has two years, come intoforce on March 31, 2013.

North Korea l missile launch in December

North Korea will launch 'a long-range missile between 10 and 22 December: the official news agency KCNA says, adding that the rocket will put' a satellite into orbit.Many foreign observers believe that Pyongyang has experienced these occasions its long-range missiles, making a test "hidden. responsabile A space program said that the launch is needed after the" errors "committed with a similar launch in April.

Tibet l new immolation, 28 in 30 days

New immolation in China yesterday to set themselves on fire in Ngaba, Sichuan Province, to protest against Chinese rule over Tibet, and 'was a 29-year-old father of two children, Kunchok Kyab, from Akyi, in the region of Zoegey.Shortly after the flames had enveloped his body, the police arrived on the spot and, after turning off the flames, they brought the young man in an unknown location. Kunchok Kyab and 'the 28/mo to sacrifice himself in the month of November, the 90th in 2009.

Microsoft l Windows Blue in the middle '2013

Windows 8 the latest operating system from Microsoft than a month after its launch has sold 40 million copies, you may have already 'updated soon. That 's what would be thinking that Microsoft, according to the blog The Verge, so by mid' 2013 should reach 'Blue', a cross between an upgrade and a new version. The 'rumors' sites specialize in Blue speak of a first step towards an operating system to be updated annually, as already' Apple does.

Congo l wrong plane landing in Brazzaville, at least 20 dead

A cargo plane missed the runway in Brazzaville capital of the Republic of Congo, killing at least 20 people. The sources said the fire service. The cargo, from the city of Pointe-Noire, missed the runway at Brazzaville, ending up on the houses in a neighborhood near the airport and caught fire. Incident - according to initial indications of fire - would have been killed the 3-4 crew members as well as several local residents. The plane was carrying equipment and other products for the local company Aero-services. According to the first witnesses the incident appears to be linked to the violent storm that hit the region: the aircraft would not be able to slow down, going off the track and sweeping a dozen houses, including a bar, before crashing into a ravine and take fire.

Syria l Google and Twitter, Internet Censorship

Google and Twitter activated Friday in Syria, one program that allows Internet users to send tweets from voice messages with their mobile phones, thus avoiding cutting communication networks imposed  for two days in the country. The companies announced in this way that had reactivated the "tweet voice" , a program that had been implemented during the Egyptian revolution in 2011. Google admitted, however, that many Syrians can not use this new service because communication networks have been badly damaged by the war. "But those who have the opportunity to  access a telephone network  may useSpeak2Tweet leaving just a spoken message , "said David Torres , an engineer working at Google. "If the message is tweeted, you only have to leave messages on the following numbers : +90 212 339 1447 or +30 21 1 198 2716 or +39 06 62207294 or +1 650 419 4196 also, "he added. No internet connection is required and the message can be heard  by dialing these numbers or visiting twitter.com/speak2tweet. The communications were cut in Syria on Thursday at noon , and activists have accused the regime of preparing a "slaughter."  Authorities, meanwhile, explained this by saying that discontinuation due to  "maintenance". The United States accused the government of cutting off communication networks, while the organization Amnesty International believes that this "could announce the intention of the Syrian authorities to conceal the eyes of the world what is really happening in the country . "

Obama, I miss campaign

Nostalgia of the campaign And 'what has confessed to the American president, Barack Obama, during a speech among the workers of a company that produces plastic in Pennsylvania. The first bath of the crowd when you are 'closed the presidential race. '' At the end of the campaign and 'over and I'm honored to be back in the White House,'' said Obama, explaining but' as'' the campaign I'm missing. I miss the contact with people.''

Pakistan l Kashmir avalanche victims

At least three Pakistani soldiers were killed and eight others were among the 18 missing due to an avalanche of snow that has' fallen on Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The incident 'occurred in Keel Kashmir, near the Line of Control that separates the Pakistani territory from the Indian. An army spokesman said that'' rescue operations have begun.''

Approves Netanyahu build 3,000 homes in East Jerusalem and the West Bank

A day after the recognition of Palestine as an observer state at the UN, Israel will promote a plan for the construction of 3,000 homes in East Jerusalem and the West Bank beyond the Green Line (War 67) could be the future border between Palestine and Israel. It would be the first response as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the UN initiative of Palestinian President Abu Mazen , which he defines as "unilateral". The decision was made ​​yesterday by the 'Forum of the 9', a body that brings together the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, with his eight senior ministers. Hours before the local media report construction in the settlements and soon after the historic vote in the General Assemblyof the International, a leading member of the forum, Vice Premier Moshe Yaalon, gave a clue. "We must reflect on what action to take in response to the clear violation of the agreements signed in the past by Abu Mazen. was not logical that they ignore the agreements and we stay with folded arms, "Yaalon told public radio. As much of the Israeli political class, strongly criticized Abu Mazen's speech in New York: "I do not understand how you can talk peace with a speech full of lies and hatred. For him peace means that we do not exist . "

Waiting for more 'action'

In the days before most guaranteed and provided for the Palestinians in the UN General Assembly, Israel had decided to "hold" and does not respond to the initiative of Abu Mazen. According to various local media, the strong domestic criticism against "diplomatic failure ", the content of the speech of Abu Mazen and the preelection environment in Israel have caused the decision to Netanyahu. According to government sources, "we are considering other measures." In the environment of Abu Mazen, is not a surprise, as expected this kind of "retaliation" . The increase of the inhabitants of the colonies in the West Bank is one of the main points on the agenda of Palestinian and discord in the negotiating table that does not exist today. Construction in West Bank settlements in Israel, used the term Judea and Samaria - has always caused Palestinian and international criticism considering it "illegal" and "difficult" two-state solution. On this occasion and confirmed plans announced in the media, the sentence could be higher, since Israel is planning to promote the construction in the E1, which connects Jerusalem and Maale Adumim settlement. "It's a slap to the world that voted in favor of a Palestinian state. The construction is illegal and deepen the isolation of Israel," said Abbas spokesman, Nabil Abu Rudeina .

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez? Reconciled?

Was one of the most media ruptures the year but neither confirmed this information. When I asked about their separation, only laughed and nodded and never affirmed or denied that what everyone was talking about was true. But after breaking his alleged love affair, we had a few days without news of them.However, to our knowledge through the online edition of Us Weekly , the reunion of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez finally a fact. The Canadian singer was in New York last Wednesday because they gave a concert at Madison Square Garden and when everyone expected to leave the city, the young man was waiting for a special visit. Us Weekly says who was waiting to Selena Gomez , with whom he would have a "first date" after being separated for a while and hold all the uproar caused by his alleged breakup. The magazine that Justin and Selena waited until midnight to see . "They were arm in arm all the time and even kissed," says this source. "Definitely, she seemed happy and in love, and had a good time. "