The election results will be announced Sunday or next Monday. REUTERS There were no independent observers to monitor the vote Elections to renew Parliament end up three hours later than expected Moscow, Russia (02/MAR/2012)-elections to renew the Parliament of Iran (known as Majlis) concluded today after extended three hours more because of the high turnout of voters and without that register riots, media reported in official media. It’s the first election day which is carried out in the Islamic Republic since the massive protests that led to the re-election of President...

A woman votes at a mosque fitted as electoral box for the occasion. AFP Tehran remains at normal pace, despite elections Renewed 290 deputies, Parliament still dominated by conservatives The elections were recorded than the of the previous legislation, sometimes exceeding 60% in province Tehran, Iran (02/MAR/2012)-Iranians voted Friday to renew the 290 members of a Parliament that will continue to be dominated by the conservatives in power, while the opposition refused to participate to protest against the repression that has been victim since 2009. As announced by leaders,...

Syrian police during the funeral of a fellow in Damascus. EFE The UN demands to Syria let enter humanitarian aid Red Cross in Syria, authorized to attend the neighborhood of Baba Amro The Syrian authorities said that the reasons for the refusal are “confidential” On Thursday, the Red Cross received the authorization of Syria to enter the area of Bab Amro, what seemed certain signs of the Government’s responsibility to provide protection to its population Geneva, Switzerland (02/MAR/2012)-the Committee international of the Red Cross (ICRC) of middle confirmed...

During the Friday, thousands of Syrians and inhabitants of neighbouring countries protest against the Syrian leader Bashar al – Assad. REUTERS They prevent passage of Red Cross convoy to Syrian neighborhood of Bab Amro Syrian rebels abandon district in Homs Red Cross in Syria, authorized to attend the neighborhood of Baba Amro Externan their determination to stay close and try to enter to help They are unable to give humanitarian aid to the neighborhood of Bab Amro in Homs, the site most punished by the violence of the Suppression NEW YORK, USA (MAR/02/2012)-following...

(02 MAR 2012)-an Iranian woman shows her finger marked with ink after having voted in legislative elections held today. This is the first time, I don’t want to leave if I decide the future of my country and not (external) threats, says a young woman We are not going to vote, is a stupid and they do not like, says a young woman The participation could be in Tehran between 35 and 40 percent. Throughout the country the percentage would amount to between 55 and 60 per cent Tehran, IRAN (MAR/02/2012)-life in Tehran today follow the rhythm of a normal Friday. With little...

“Tactical withdrawal” Despite out of hostile territory, the opposition ensures that they will return to Baba Amr BEIRUT, Lebanon (02/MAR/2012)-Syrian rebels held what they called a “tactical withdrawal” of Baba Amr, a district under siege in Homs, due to the deterioration of the situation after a month of military attacks. They argued that they were running out of weapons and humanitarian conditions were unsustainable, but that they will return. Hours after the rebel withdrawal, the regime of Bashar Assad authorized the International Committee of the Red Cross...

Activists said that a few fighters remained in Baba Amro. AFP Red Cross in Syria, authorized to attend the neighborhood of Baba Amro The Syrian army launches assault on rebel Homs district Civilians killed in Syria balance exceeds seven thousand 500 Rebels leave Baba Amro after 26 days of siege Red Cross will enter the district on Friday. UN Human Rights Council condemns Syria. Videos show burial foreign journalists BEIRUT, Lebanon (01/MAR/2012)-defeated Syrian rebels left a besieged Homs district on Thursday, after a siege of 26 days, launched by the Government to crush a...

Prisoners are accused of corruption Former first Minister Atef Ebied and to former Minister of agriculture Yusuf Wali purged ten years in prison for a corruption case. Businessman Hussein Salem was sentenced to 15 CAIRO, Egypt (MAR/01/2012)-an Egyptian Court today sentenced the former Minister Atef Ebied and to former Minister of agriculture Yusuf Wali to ten years in prison for a corruption case in which is also involved the businessman Hussein Salem, arrested in Spain, to which the Court sentenced to fifteen years. Those convicted were found guilty in a case of illegal sale of a...

Members of the same Syrian free army that has retreated from his position of occupation in Baba Amro. The Syrian regime today announced that he has regained full control of the District of Baba Amro of Homs Free Syrian army (ELS) – composed mostly of deserters pointed out that it has initiated a withdrawal tactic of their pos Members of the Red Cross and Red Crescent will try to enter Baba Amro tomorrow Friday to evacuate the wounded and bring humanitarian aid. Damascus, Syria (01/MAR/2012)-the International Red Cross Committee (ICRC) has received approval by Damascus...

Members of the free Syrian army (ESL) monitored the streets of Homs. REUTERS Special Envoy meets with Ban Ki-moon Former Secretary general of the UN calls on President Bashar Al Assad to engage a change NEW YORK, USA (MAR/01/2012)-the Special Envoy of the United Nations (UN) and the Arab League to Syria, Kofi Annan, said that to deal with the crisis of the country successfully is required “a voice unique and powerful”, at the time urged President Bashar Al Assad to “engage” with the mediation process. Annan, who met yesterday in New York with the...

A Syrian tank in a street in the outskirts of Damascus. Government forces planned to launch a new attack. EFE Civilians killed in Syria balance exceeds seven thousand 500 UN requests high massacre in Syria Bashar Al Assad extended its power until 2028 Militants in the place debunked the entry of troops The Syrian Observatory for human rights, reported fighting in the perimeter of Baba Amr between the regular army and groups of deserters who want to prevent the assault of the neighborhood Damascus, Syria (29/FEB/2012)-the Syrian army launched a ground offensive against the...

Egyptian voters who already elected to the Legislative Assembly, can vote for their President in May. FILE If necessary, a runoff will be held in June Egyptians residing abroad may vote from 11 to 17 may, while the electoral campaign will last three weeks from April 30 CAIRO, Egypt (29 FEB/2012)-the first presidential elections in Egypt after the fall of Hosni Mubarak, a year ago, will be held on 23 and 24 may, today announced the presidential Electoral Commission, responsible for organizing the electoral process. If necessary, a second round will take place on 16 and 17 June...

The man arrested today at the airport in Cairo was wanted by the security of the State of Egypt. FILE Arrested in Egypt one of the most wanted leaders of Al-Qaeda The confusion was due to the detainee is identified as Mohamed Ibrahim Makaui The source of the Ministry of the Interior did not confirm if the prisoner belonged to jihadists groups or on it also hang terrorism charges CAIRO, Egypt (FEB/29/2012)-man arrested today at the airport in Cairo was wanted by the security of the State of Egypt but it is not the leader of the Saif Al-Qaeda to the Adel, reported a source of the...