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Ice in the Arctic down to a historical minimum

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Frankfurt (Germany), 14 sep (EFE).-ice in the Arctic has fallen to a minimum historical level, according to measurements of satellites observing the Earth.

The European Space Agency (ESA) today reported that in “the last five years there has been the low ice extent since the beginning of measuring with satellites in the 1970s”.

The satellites that observe the Earth allow to measure the amount of ice in areas inaccessible, such as the Arctic.

This year, the extension of ice in the Arctic is comparable to the minimum of 2007, added ESA.

In this sense, the scientists at the University of Bremen considered that the extension of ice at the beginning of September has fallen below the minimum values registered until now.

The ESA publishes an image of the Arctic Ocean formed by several photographs which the Envisat satellite obtained from 9 to 11 September and the areas in which the extension of ice exceeds 80% of the surface marine ice cover which can be seen in blue. EFE

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The ice sheet in the low Arctic to a historical minimum, warns the European Space Agency

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Frankfurt (Germany), 14 sep (EFE).-ice in the Arctic has fallen to a minimum historical level, according to measurements of satellites observing the Earth.

The European Space Agency (ESA) today reported that in “the last five years there has been the low ice extent since the beginning of measuring with satellites in the 1970s”.

The satellites that observe the Earth allow to measure the amount of ice in areas inaccessible, such as the Arctic.

This year, the extension of ice in the Arctic is comparable to the minimum of 2007, added ESA.

In this sense, the scientists at the University of Bremen considered that the extension of ice at the beginning of September has fallen below the minimum values registered until now.

The ESA publishes an image of the Arctic Ocean formed by several photographs which the Envisat satellite obtained from 9 to 11 September and that can be seen in blue areas in which the extension of ice exceeds 80% of the surface Navy covered with ice.

Image provided by the European Space Agency (ESA) on the first map of the density of the ice of the Arctic Ocean during the Mission of the Cryosat-2 satellite, whose analysis will be essential to gain a better understanding of how climate change affects the polar regions. EFE/file

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Libya, economic crisis and climate change will mark the Summit EU South Africa

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Johannesburg, 14 sep (EFE).-Libya, the global economic crisis and climate change will shape the agenda of the fourth Summit between the European Union (EU) and South Africa, which will take place tomorrow in the nature reserve South African Kruger Park (northeast).

The European delegation headed by the Presidents of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, and the European Commission (EC, the EU Executive), Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, will seek to close positions with South Africa on the future of Libya.

South Africa, who presides over the high level Committee for Libya of the African Union (AU) and a rotating ranks in the Council were security of the United Nations (UN), has spearheaded a critical sector of the AU with the role of the National Council of transition (CNT) in their struggle against the regime of Muammar al-Gaddafi.

South African President Jacob Zuma, always advocated a solution negotiated between the parties of the Libyan conflict and opposed “the doctrine of regime change”.

The party assessed, also, the situation of the Suppression of the revolt in Syria, case in which the Government of Pretoria maintains a similar stance to the case of Libya.

The EU and South Africa will also make efforts to make progress in the negotiations of the G20 (Group of rich and emerging countries) to respond to the crisis economic.

In this regard, both parties will address the world economic situation and the role of the emerging countries of the bloc BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) to deal with the threat of a new recession.

Europeans and South Africans try to also make progress in the negotiation with a view to the UN Conference on climate change (COP-17), which will host Durban (South Africa) from 28 November to 9 December next, and will discuss issues such as immigration and the fight against maritime piracy.

Another theme on the table of the Summit will be the preparation of the Conference of the United Nations development and environmental protection (Río+20), to be held next year in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

In the bilateral commercial field, the EU and South Africa they ahondarán in their terms of trade, representing 1.4 per cent of trade in goods of the European Union and outside.

The EU, main investor in the African country, in the first half of 2011 a surplus in trade in goods with South Africa of € 3.2 billion, more than double that in the same period of 2010, when the surplus was € 1.2 billion.

Development cooperation will also occupy part of the talks between the two partners, with particular attention to the desire of South Africa become “donor active,” according to the European Union expressed in the programme planned for bilateral Summit.

In this regard, the Executive of Pretoria today stressed that the objective will be to “address priority issues in the field of health, education, rural development, employment creation and fight against crime”, in the words of the spokesman for the Foreign Ministry, Clayson Monyela, collected by the South African Agency Sapa.

“The EU supports seamless commitment to South Africa with the African agenda including the socio-economic of the African Union and the new partnership for Africa’s development,” he added Monyela.

Another item on the agenda are the issues relating to nuclear safety and agreements Euratom-South Africa, seeking to create a framework for cooperation in Atomic Energy and the exchange of technology, research and equipment.

Herman Van Rompuy and Jose Manuel Durao Barroso will be accompanied at the Summit by the Commissioners responsible for trade, Karel de Gucht, and cooperation, Andris Piebalgs.

Meanwhile, Zuma will go along with the Ministers of international relations, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane; defence, Lindiwe Sisulu; science and technology, Naledi Pandor; environment, Edna Molewa; finance, Rob Davies, and industry, Pravin Gordhan. EFE

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Survival denounces bribery Peru Indians in the gas sector

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London, 14 sep (EFE).-the Organization Survival International reported today that the Indians of the southeast of Peru be them has bribed with painkillers and pens when the gas industry tries to explore their land.

Said in a statement released in London, this organization advocate for the indigenous points out that even INEPA members, the Government agency established to protect the Peruvian tribes, have pressured these communities in order to carry out work of exploration in the reserves where they live.

According to the note, workers of the giant gas Pluspetrol, Argentina, has been in contact with the Nahua-Kugapakori reserve for environmental testing on their land.

The reserve was created in 1990 to protect the rights of tribes vulnerable.

The leader of Nahua, Enrique Dixpopidiba Shocoroa, revealed that his tribe has provided medical equipment and promises of work.

This situation comes to light while the President of Peru, Ollanta Humala, approved a landmark legislation designed to guarantee indigenous peoples the right to be consulted previously on any project that affects them.

According to Survival International, some 15 tribes have opted to remain isolated in the Peruvian, Amazon but they face extinction if their land are explored.

The director of Survival International, Stephen Corry, said that the “(in search) drilling of oil and gas in isolated tribal reserves is a mockery of the new law of Peru.” “Also threatens to undermine the promise of the Government to protect isolated tribes, who are particularly vulnerable”.

With non-governmental organization, half of the Nahua died because of the presence in their lands of the Shell company for oil exploration in the 1980s. EFE

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Mexican Government says it is very close to achieving the Millennium goals

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Mexico, 13 sep (EFE).-the Government of Mexico said today that it is very close to achieving the objectives of the Millennium Development (MDGs) to only four years to expiry of the term, some of which, such as primary education, are already a reality.

In an event held at the official residence of Los Pinos, the owner of Social development, Heriberto Felix, stated that “Mexico is to meet the targets for reduction of extreme poverty”, despite the impact of the international economic crisis and food.

Mexico reduced to 5.3 percent poverty index, which in 1990 stood at 9.3%, which is why “we are little less than a percentage point to meet this target (4.6%)”, he asserted.

In relation to child malnutrition, the commitment was to spend 14 to 7 per cent the proportion of children under five years with low weight and size, a goal that now “we have complied to reach five percent”, stated the Minister.

On the goal of achieving universal primary education, said that in Mexico already “all children age to attend this educational level have assured a place in the school”.

“Mexico has today, on average, 8.7 years of education, above, for example, in Brazil, China and India,” he said at a ceremony in which participated the President Felipe Calderón and the administrator of the programme of the United Nations for development (UNDP) Helen Clark.

Félix also declared accomplished the goal set for 2015 in relation to gender equality, noting that in Mexico because there are “almost” a girl for every child in primary and secondary levels.

“Even in the middle and higher education women outnumber on proportion slightly men”, stated.

In the mortality of children under five years of, mentioned that the probability of dying “is now almost three times less” than that did in 1990, to pass the mortality rate of 47-17 for every thousand children, very close to the goal of 15.7 2015.

The Minister also referred to progress in maternal, indicating that over the past two decades mortality decreased by 40% and health have today 9 of every 10 births attended by personnel trained.

On fighting HIV-AIDS, admitted that it is necessary to “strengthen the actions” to halt its advance, while in the case of malaria and tuberculosis, noted that Mexico “already surpassed the goal raised in both diseases associated with poverty and marginalization”.

Felix also listed the achievements in environmental matters, such as the reforestation of a million and a half hectares, and access to information technologies and communications.

The President Calderón said that his country “is fully committed to meet the Millennium development goals, because they are more active consensus that has humanity to achieve sustainable development across the globe”.

In the Act, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of UNDP in Mexico, Clark stressed his interest to continue working in this country, especially now “which is becoming a new partner for the development of Nations poorest thanks to its new agency for cooperation for development”.

In the framework of his visit to Mexico, the representative of UNDP will relocate to the southern state of Chiapas, where they interview with UN staff, representatives of civil society and indigenous leaders, that he will attend a meeting of State Congress. EFE

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Surah Al-Rehman – The Ultimate Free Remedy for Incurable Diseases

(By Listening Only- 20 Minutes Only)

Kindly download the Surah “AL-REHMAN” (recited by Qari Abdul Basit without translation) from here.


Treatment Plan

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    Before listening:

  • Close your eyes
  • Feel your self in front of ALLAH Almighty/ God
  • Then listen to it with greater concentration and closed eyes

    When the recitation/ AUDIO is finished:

  • Open your eyes and take half glass of water
  • Close your eyes again and say “ALLAH” three times in your heart with deep affection/ love
  • Then drink the water with closed eyes in three sips

Surah Al-Rehman – The Ultimate Free Remedy for Incurable Diseases

(By Listening Only- 20 Minutes Only)

Kindly download the Surah “AL-REHMAN” (recited by Qari Abdul Basit without translation) from here.


Treatment Plan

Just Listen to it three times a day (morning, afternoon, evening) for seven consecutive days using following procedure:-


    Before listening:

  • Close your eyes
  • Feel your self in front of ALLAH Almighty/ God
  • Then listen to it with greater concentration and closed eyes

    When the recitation/ AUDIO is finished:

  • Open your eyes and take half glass of water
  • Close your eyes again and say “ALLAH” three times in your heart with deep affection/ love
  • Then drink the water with closed eyes in three sips