Stephen Hawking joins the boycott of Israel and cancels its participation in an act

The commission organized by the Presidential Conference which is held every year around the Israeli President Shimon Peres and future challenges in science, politics, technology and culture confirmed the news. After initially accepting the invitation Israeli scientist Stephen Hawkingnow decides to join the academic boycott of Israel and not attend the meeting called   'Facing Tomorrow' to be held from 18 to 20 June in Jerusalem. The decision of the British teacher has been announced by the  'British Committee for Universities for Palestine' . This organization, which promotes academic boycott of Israel, praises as defined in protest at the treatment of the Palestinians. "This is an independent decision to respect the boycott, based on their knowledge of Palestine and the unanimous recommendation of its own academic contacts there," announced the group according to the newspaper The Guardian. Hawking, 71 years, affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and is in very poor health, last week sent a letter to Peres announcing his change of mind and his decision not to travel to Jerusalem. Since announcing their participation, the renowned physicist has received a lot of letters and messages (in and out of Britain) in an intense campaign to reject the invitation and embrace the flag of the boycott of Israel. The measure, considered a "great victory" by pro-Palestinian groups promoting a boycott has generally been met with disappointment in Israel. " The use of the academic boycott is outrageous and improperespecially people who have the spirit of freedom as the basis of human and academic mission, "said Israel Raimon, director of the Presidential Conference. Thus, the decision confirms Hawking has not yet officially announced. "Boycotting is not compatible with the democratic debate, open and public," says Maimon. After reading the many reports on the boycott, the spokesman for the University of Cambridge, Tim Holt, gave another version: "For health reasons, his doctors said should not travel right now . therefore, has decided not to participate. has 71 years.'s fine but you have to be sensible about what you can do." Hours later, after being informed by Hawking's office, said the reason is identified with the pro-Palestinian calls for boycott . Hawking would be one of the biggest stars of the fifth edition of the Conference, which brings together Israeli and foreign leading figures in the world of politics, science, culture and new technologies. This year is special to coincide with the 90th anniversary of Peres, promoter of this international event in Jerusalem. In the official website of the Conference no longer scientific name appears in the section of speakers. According to sources of the organization to THE MUNDO.ES, " this year involved 5,000 men and women around the world , including speakers who represent the best minds in the world, prestigious academics, managers of large technology companies, Nobel Laureates , artists and leaders from around the world." Participants included former Presidents Bill Clinton and Mikhail Gorbachev , former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and singer Barbra Streisand. Hawking has been four times in Israeli and Palestinian lands. On his last visit in 2006, lectured at universities in Israel and the West Bank. On more than one occasion he has shown very critical of the Israeli government in the conflict with the Palestinians.

Some 26,000 soldiers have suffered sexual abuse in the U.S. military

The U.S. president, Barack Obama warned Tuesday that not tolerate sexual assault in the Armed Forces, which was disclosed after a Pentagon report that reveals exactly which increased by 30% between 2010 and 2012. The number of "unwanted sexual contact" in the military estimatesrose from 19,100 in 2010 to 26,000 in 2012, according to the report released Tuesday, based on anonymous surveys. Sexual assault "is an outrage "and if the author is in the armed forces then" is betraying the uniform wearing "Obama said at a joint press conference with his South Korean counterpart, Park Geun-hye, after meet her at the White House. Noting that people who have committed sexual assault "should be prosecuted", the president said what and "we will not tolerate this. And there will be consequences . " The Government will do everything possible to try to stop such assaults within the military. The number of " unwanted sexual contact " in the military estimates rose from 19,100 in 2010 to 26,000 in 2012, around 30%, according to a Pentagon report released today based on anonymous surveys. The report notes that there could be about 70 cases of sexual assaultwithin the U.S. military a day.

One day after the scandal

These data come to light a day after it was learned the arrest of Areas Force officer responsible for directing and Response Unit Sexual Assault Prevention in the military, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Krusinski precisely for attempted sexual assault in Arlington (Virginia). Krusinski was arrested early Sunday in a parking lot of Arlington, where its headquarters the Pentagon, after trying to play on the chest and buttocks of a woman who managed to escape and call the police. "For those in uniform who have experienced sexual assault want to hear directly from their commander in chief I'm with them, I'm going to support them, "Obama said from the White House. U.S. President Barack Obama , for his part said that "there will be consequences" for those responsible for sexual assault in the Armed Forces of the country that are "betraying the uniform they wear."

Defense take action

For his part, Secretary of Defense of the USA, Chuck Hagel , has announced new measures to reduce sexual assault in the Armed Forces of the country. In a press conference, the Pentagon chief expressed "outrage and disgust" at the "disturbing" allegations reflected in the biennial report of the Pentagon. Hagel said that we need a "cultural change" in the Pentagon , so order update the strategic plan ofprevention and response to sexual assaults of the Department, and shall instruct all military services to "align their programs" with it. Also order all division heads to develop "methods for all military commanders accountable for establishing command climate based on dignity and respect, and to incorporate sexual assault prevention and care to victims their command ". The Defense Department will also work to "improve the effectiveness of prevention and response programs (the sexual assault), with the recruitment of organizations that help ensure safety awareness and service new members, "he said.

Treatment for victims

Hagel also believes necessary to reduce the stigma suffered by those who have suffered sexual assaults, which bind to "implement methods to improve the treatment of victims by their peers, coworkers and chains of command", taking into account the testimonies of those affected. Fifth, Hagel ordered each of the divisions complete before the July 1, a series of visual inspections of all workplaces to "ensure that promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect for all members and are free of materials that create a climate degrading or offensive". The defense minister also instructed the attorney general of the Department to incorporate the rights reflected in the Law of Crime Victims' Rights "to the practice of military justice." "This is unacceptable to me and to the leaders of this institution, and should be for anyone associated with the U.S. Armed Forces," said Hagel .

Microsoft will address complaints about Windows 8

The U.S. company said it will provide a redesigned version to consumers and businesses this year. The changes, part of a package of computer programs which was given the code "Blue", is a tacit admission of flaws in Windows 8, ubiquitous radical an overhaul of Microsoft Corp. operating system. With transformation presented in October, Microsoft hoped to have a more prominent role in the growing market of mobile devices, while preserving its dominance in personal computers. But the design of Windows 8, which makes emphasis on interactive mosaic-touch controls seems to have confused many people as the one that impressed. A major research firm, International Data Corp, says Windows 8 contributed to a low of 14% in sales of personal computers worldwide during the period from January to March this year. This represents the most severe downturn that has recorded over the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, sales of multifunction phones and tablets is picking up. The biggest beneficiaries have been Apple-maker of the iPhone and iPad, and Samsung, which sells more devices that operate Android program from Google. Google is benefiting also the popularity of Android through a growing traffic generated to their services, which has created more opportunities to expose advertising company that charged. Instead, the major PC makers, such as Hewlett-Packard and Dell, who sell primarily Windows-operated machines go through a financial crisis that has damaged their actions and raised questions about its future. However, despite the warning signs, Microsoft insists he is pleased with the performance of Windows 8. The company, based in Redmond, in the state of Washington, said that so far we have sold over 100 million licenses of Windows 8, compared to about 60 million in January.

Jay-Z wants to be the manager of Neymar

The American rapper Jay-Z wants to invest heavily in some sports stars. The entertainment company Roc Nation, of which he owns with his wife Beyonce, think Brazilian footballer Neymar. Roc Nation will create a segment focused on sports and the idea is to transform the real star players , multifunctional impact and global visibility. This is why Neymar, Santos player and selection of Brasi l, and linking to the next season with FC Barcelona, is one of the priority sports to be "signed to" by the company of entertainment. Jay-Z wants, in addition to Neymar, the UFC fighter Jon Jones, the j ugador of San Pablo Lucas and Leandro Damiao, the Inter of Porto Alegre in Brazil . They attract alot of media coverage, sponsors and affordability within his company.

Tension in Bolivia l Government coup branded general strike

The general strike conducted by the Bolivian Workers Confederation (COB), became violent Wednesday by police action in the Oruro-Cochabamba highway that left three policemen and at least seven injured miners. Bolivian Minister of Government Carlos Romero, confirmed that more than 100 mine workers Huanuni were detained by police in the operation in the village unlock orureño of Caihuasi. He said that a group of protesters dynamite exploded, which caused damage to the bridge structure linking the town with Caracollo, part of the La Paz-Cochabamba. "Police conducted a deterrence work, we sought to converse through megaphones, but it was not possible.'s Response was dynamite, stones and sharp objects. This is not the way to express a collective action , "said the official. "Our colleagues have been caught in Caihuasi. 's was so brutal police repression that left about seven wounded, they were taken to Oruro. was also learned that a lot of colleagues were arrested, "said Edgar Mejia, secretary of the Federation conflict Mineworkers in Bolivia. The protest of the Central Obrera unit, which calls for the amendment of the pension law, managed to halt production on Tuesday Huanuni, the largest tin mine in the country and in three days left 120 arrested and 15 injured. The general strike, which began on Monday continued on Wednesday also withroadblocks in several parts of the country. Presidency Minister Juan Ramon Quintana, warned: "We will not jeopardize the country's economy, the sustainability of the Solidarity Fund and the allocation of resources for people who earn less in the country." He warned that if the stoppage remains in Huanuni, no "risk of collapse" and "accelerate collective suicide". Also reported that there are leaders who encourage radicalism in the demonstrations." There are leaders who are speaking the language of the coup , "he said. The Labour Minister Daniel Santalla, reiterated a call for the union to discuss the changes to the pension law. He also rejected a meeting between the leadership of the COB with President Evo Morales and his vice president, Alvaro Garcia Linera .

The courts upheld the sentence of four years in prison for tax fraud Silvio Berlusconi

The former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was sentenced Wednesday to four years in prison for tax fraud in the sale of film rights by Mediaset case the call. With this decision the Court of Appeal of Milan upheld the first instance judgment issued by this same case the October 26, 2012. Also, the judges confirmed the five-year disqualification for public office and three years in positions in companies, but this disqualification does not start to run until there is a final judgment of the Supreme Court, the third and final judicial Italian. This judgment relates to the sale of the rights of American films broadcast by Mediaset between 1994 and 1999 , on suspicion of an artificial increase in the real price of the rights to evade Treasury and divert money to offshore accounts. The considered " silent partner " of Berlusconi in this plot, the Egyptian-born American producer Frank Agrama, for which the judges also confirmed the c ondena of three years in prison , while Mediaset group chairman, Fedele Confalonieri, was acquitted. After hearing the sentence, one of Berlusconi's attorneys, Nicolo Ghedini said before the Italian media that the decision of the judges prevailed "force of caution over the strength of the facts."