In Bavaria opened "Christmas post office"

This year, in a small Bavarian town Himmelstadt ( "heavenly city"), which in 1986 opened "Christmas Post Office" (Weihnachtspostamt Himmelstadt), addressed to "Baby Jesus Christ" received about 60 thousand children's letters from around the world. This, according to the portal Sedmitsa.ru, told representatives of German media Rosa Maria Schott - an unusual head-mails, in which 30 people are working voluntarily.

In Himmelshtadt come thousands of letters from adults. Epistles Infant Jesus of the not-too-young senders with each passing year becomes more and more. Today, the total number had risen compared with last year nearly 5 thousand.

In the children's Christmas message contains the wishes of the health of their peers around the world and personal requests for specific gifts. The most desirable of them are domestic cats and dogs, as well as computer games, dolls Barbie, branded toys "Lego", "Playmobil".

"Eternal theme" Children's wishes, said Rose-Marie Schott, is requested "to return to the family of the Pope."

We note, incidentally, that this Christmas offices opened during Advent, not only in many cities in Germany but also in Austria, Switzerland, the Scandinavian countries, as well as in the U.S., Canada and France.

Letters written not only Mladentsu Christ, but St. Nicholas (the ancient ancestor of Santa Claus). Incidentally, the letters sent to children are the answers (sometimes free, sometimes for a small extra charge). To get the answer from "the child" or "St. Nicholas" by Christmas, his letter should be sent no later than mid-December. A Christmas post offices work very much.

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Norwegian diplomat, spy on the Soviet Union, denied rehabilitation for the third time

Spyware case of former Norwegian policy Arne Treholta accused of spying for the Soviet Union and Iraq, will not be reviewed. The decision announced on Monday a special judicial commission of Norway. Thus the ex-diplomat was refused in the rehabilitation of his name for the third time news agency.

Recall in 1985 on charges of spying Treholt was sentenced to 20 years in prison, of whom served eight and a half. In 1992 he was pardoned, then left the country. Sam Treholt denies that while on duty, to issue government secrecy, and believed that the court decision was determined by the terms of the Cold War.

In an official statement, the Norwegian Commission on the revision of judgments says: "The Commission examined the documents case, including marked labeled a" particularly secret. The Commission also assessed the social climate changed since the sentencing in 1985, and concluded that there is no new evidence, or new conditions which could lead to an acquittal the court. "

The decision to deny the revision was accepted by four votes to one.

As previously reported, the procedure for review was initiated by Treholtom in 2005. By the time he already had two denial of rehabilitation, but after the establishment in Norway in 2004, a special commission to investigate miscarriages of justice - filed a petition for a third time.

11 December Arne Treholt arrived in Norway. If the Commission adopted a positive decision, a case of espionage, it would be reviewed again have another court.

Ral Castro is seeking new directions for foreign policy of Cuba

Blaming a junior who was distracted to prepare the agenda was too weak as an excuse to fool anyone. Ral Castro wanted her first trip abroad as president of Cuba began in Brazil and not in Venezuela, as eventually happened.

Prevented what Hatched the island, the Venezuelan leader Hugo Chvez called him by telephone, and anyone who has seen him in his moments of anger can imagine what the tone of the conversation. Raul could not this stab at 'political son' of his brother Fidel Castro, the brother Caribbean that supplies 100,000 barrels of oil a day without pay that other aid provided by 38,000 Cuban volunteers to the social programs of his government. So Raul traveled to Caracas on Saturday as the rebellious student who receives a reprimand from the teacher.

Undoubtedly, Cuba can not-yet-aid from Venezuela. The plan de Castro, before it was rectified, was to convey to the world the signal that his country is not in anyone's pocket. The 'mega' that struck the island with the collapse of the Soviet Union-pillar of its economy-taught him that it should not put all eggs in one basket.

Ideological affinity with Caracas is not sufficient reason to ignore the generous loans offered by the Credit Bank of Brazil (BNDES) or offering to install the Petrobras oil exploration platforms in the Cuban coastline. Venezuela is the first commercial partner of the Castro brothers, with a trade volume of 3.000 billion dollars, but Brazil is the eighth strongest economy on the planet and is on track to become the sixth world producer of oil.

Ral Castro and new advisers with whom it has been replacing those of the old guard have my eyes on the Chinese model. Here are a nation that successfully implemented a nuanced version of the model of free markets without abandoning the creeping authoritarianism of the school of Mao. This hybrid seems designed to measure the aspirations of Castro.

With an exchange of 2,600 million dollars, China is the second largest trading partner of Cuba; sells means of transportation, food and household appliances. In his recent visit to Havana, President Hu Jintao agreed to buy 400 tons of sugar cane, nearly half of what they harvest the island, for the production of ethanol.

As for the future of relations with the United States following the rise of Barak Obama, both parties are handled with extreme caution. The new occupant of the White House did not say under what conditions lifted the embargo on Cuba.

Before embarking on his trip to South America, Ral Castro announced his readiness to meet with Obama on neutral territory, but that by no means sacrificing the achievements of the Cuban revolution-read, the survival of the regime, for the sake of profits it could obtain from Uncle Sam. This is his last word, at least while his brother Fidel to continue with life.

In Belarus, hare- because of the anomalous warmth can not hide from predators

Zoology sympathize with the Belarusian hare-Beliakov, which are other forest animals suffer from heat and late winter. "Of all the forest dwellers are most warm and problems of the beginning of winter has brought a hare-Beliakov, which in late November changed its gray to white coat" - told the agency Interfax researcher of the State environmental agency "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve" Igor Medvedev.

He explained that "due to lack of snow hare- were clearly visible on a dark ground, making it easier to hunt birds of prey."

Medvedev also said that because of warmer weather in Belarus "awake, some badgers, which to hibernation more than a month ago." "Burrows due plus air temperature was warm. Barsuki have begun to surface to find food, "- he said.

He also lamented that "none of Berezinsky bears in the reserve because of a lack of snow is not going to even go into hibernation." At the same time, he said, "in recent years they have become accustomed late lie in the couch."

Scientists believe that "the latest bedding at beneficial effects on the Belarusian bears." "They have become more powerful, because they do not spend reserves of the body for a long nap. In fact, they appeared extra month and a half to full power roots, berries, other food, which in December, when there is no snow, quite a lot in the woods "- explained Medvedev.

First, he said, "should torpid , which appeared in February Bear."

Medvedev stressed that the latest bedding torpid not aggravated nature of the bears: "They are not aggressive but cautious." "Over the past 25 years in the reserve was not bear-Shatunov, which would behave aggressive and attacked the man, "he explained.

In reserve, home to more than 100 bears. On average, adults Belarusian brown bears weigh 130 - 170 kg. Brown bear brought into the Red Book of Belarus.

Equality brings together to draw a mural against gender violence

The Ministry of Equality has gathered on Sunday on the occasion of International Day against gender violence which falls on Nov. 25, ten to draw up a mural at the Plaza Vazquez de Mella. The participating artists will be: Aserf, Chile, Pastrone 7, Vote Dier, Sfyr, reacts, Einsamkeit, diverted, Kapi.

The Ministry of Equality has gathered on Sunday on the occasion of International Day against gender violence which falls on Nov. 25, ten that will develop a mural at the Plaza Vazquez de Mella. The participating artists will be: Aserf, Chile, Pastrone 7, Vote Dier, Sfyr, reacts, Einsamkeit, diverted, Kapi.

Throughout the day workshops will be organized graffiti and informational workshops on gender violence, and activities to entertain proceedings of Sace2 Dj, Dj ART2, Pachamama Crew, Bako, Le Flaco and Korazon Crudo.

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coda, the presentation of the album 'Rhyme against gender violence, "a draft Fmina, Hipnotik Nene and Management who have participated in the Arianna Puello, , Dnoe, Mefe, La Nuit, Mai, Indie, Lefreakole and Elsa PRAICO. Unreleased songs with a clear theme, violence against women, and with one objective: to raise awareness among youngsters on this problem.

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Moreno: 'I was afraid that arrived by Christmas if the robbers again for me'

As in the famous novel 'Christmas Tale', written by Charles Dickens, Jose Luis Moreno feared for their own 'ghosts of Christmas'. The TV producer, who in December 2007 suffered a violent assault at his home, admitted that he feared that arrived by Christmas if returned to find the robbers.

The businessman expressed his satisfaction at the break, last November 14, the band of criminals Kosovo Albanians who raided his villa in Buderim and assaulted him with such violence that spent six days hospitalized.

"I was afraid that arrived this Christmas, because I received the news that the robbers could come back and get me. As in the heat of battle I faced them, I feared that again," Moreno said after meeting with Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba.

Television producer acknowledged that looked forward to the arrest of his attackers. "When you spend six or seven months since the robbery and no results are starting to doubt," he said. "For me there has been a turning point since that day," he added.

Moreno described the chance of finding a coin Russian documents related to the band disbanded last week with the violent assault suffered by the producer. The coins, commemorative Olympic Games in Moscow, were stolen from his house and then found in one of the registers charged by the police.

"It must have been something my guardian angel, because this has been a fluke. If these currencies had allegedly sold the value." But it was not. The robbers kept the six coins and a few notches concrete that characterized his false signal to owners.

Moreno met this morning with Interior Minister following the joint operation of the National Police and Civil Guard in Madrid that dismantled a criminal organization specializing in ethnic Albanian robbery with violence at home.

"Jose Luis Moreno asked me to thank the work of the Police and Civil Guard and I thought it appropriate to highlight this work. It is fair to make public the fantastic work of our agents," Rubalcaba said after meeting with the producer.

Rubalcaba used to send people a message of confidence in the State Security Forces and to launch a warning to foreign criminals. "Those who think about coming to Spain to steal must know that they will end up in jail. Our police is much better than them," said the minister, who stressed, however, the degree of specialization of criminal gangs. "They're not normal criminals. They have the means and technology almost like ours."

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The Washington Post: Obama Bush intends to correct the error and catch Osama bin Laden

Elected U.S. President Barack Obama intends to intensify efforts to find a "terrorist number one" - the leader of Al-Qaeda of Osama bin Laden, reports The Washington Post, referring to Obama aides on security issues.

"Obama, noted advisers, plans to focus on the military and intelligence efforts. Razvedsoobschestva representatives noted that the search for bin Laden is now active as ever, even taking into account the statement that the decentralized al-Qaida remains a threat, without a head," - writes newspaper .

The author recalls that the administration of George W. Bush declared that the influence of one person on the activity of terrorist groups was low.

Advisers to Obama, however, stressed that the transfer of maximum attention on the Al-Qaeda "does not mean a retreat in the current field fight in Afghanistan. Even at the beginning of his campaign Obama said of the need to send in Afghanistan another two or three additional U.S. military units. Such reinforcements and endorsed Bush, although the timing of sending additional troops there will depend on the timing of the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq.

However, while team Obama is far from clear plan to capture bin Laden and eliminate al-Qaida, transfers, with reference to the publication of . Last week, Obama as President-elect received a first reconnaissance report for VIPs, who is now studying the members of his "transition team" to national security. They have yet to explore the available military and intelligence capabilities, as well as their current use. In addition, the team Obama is still a tack with Pakistan, in whose territory, according to American intelligence, a fugitive bin Laden.

Obama will remind Americans what started the war against terrorism, where troops have not yet been implemented either in Afghanistan or in Iraq. "Al-Qaida, according to advisers, Obama remains the critical issue of U.S. national security and bin Laden - enemy number one. "This is our enemy, and it should be our primary objective" - said about bin Laden one of the advisers to Obama.

During the election campaign Barack Obama said that in the fight against international terrorism may consider talks with Syria and Iran - something the Bush administration rejects.

American society really expects Obama change - from those that he promised during the election campaign, which lasted 21 months, said InoPressa.ru with reference to The Independent. Obama and previously stated his intention to revise some 200 controversial decisions Bush. The team of 48 advisers are now working on compiling this list.

Meanwhile, Barack Obama and George Bush are trying to provide for the possibility of a smooth transfer of power. On Monday, said the newspaper, during the visit of four Obama in the White House and the newly elected President Bush began talks on the transfer of power, but Laura Bush showed Michel Obame her new home.

Many believe that after his inauguration on January 20, 2009 the spirit of this "collaboration" between the outgoing and newly elected president will come to an end. Obama will have access to classified documents and state their plans to overcome the legacy of Bush. But until that time the two teams - Republicans and Democrats - have demonstrated an example of active interaction. Thus, cooperation on the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, many advisers have called "unprecedented", said publication.

Bush and McCain absolutely indifferent fate of the middle class, endorses Hillary Clinton

The current U.S. President George W. Bush and a candidate to head the White House John McCain is indifferent to the fate of Americans belonging to the middle class. With such an allegation was made in the city Skrenton (Pennsylvania), a senator from New York State Hillary Clinton.

"They do not understand that the middle class primarily depends, to improve the situation in the country or get worse," - she said.

The senator, along with her husband, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, took part in a two-day event, which has launched an active campaign in support of a candidate for the presidency of the U.S. Democratic Party Barack Obama.

The campaign will take place on a number of states, and its goal is to attract votes in the upcoming November 4, this year's election of the heads of the White House.

Pennsylvania is one of the key in the presidential election of U.S. states. The vast majority of voters there belong to the middle class.

Introducing the assembled candidate in U.S. Vice-President Joseph Biden, who was born Skrentona, Bill Clinton stressed that the man "a good understanding of economics, politics and security facing America."

"He himself of these places are well understood and needs (of Representatives) and their middle-class values" - added the former head of the American administration.

According to many analysts, Clinton is "the most influential Democrats in the U.S. for the past 20 years news agency, and their support is crucial for Obama and Biden.

It is expected that the former president will hold a trip to Virginia, Ohio and Nevada, and his wife will participate in the election campaigns in several cities in Pennsylvania, and then leave for Arkansas and North Carolina.

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The first hearing into the murder of Politkovskaya could not take place in connection with the assassination attempt on attorney

In the Moscow District Military Court (MOVS) is expected on Wednesday to begin a preliminary hearing for the murder Options "New newspaper" Anna Politkovskaya. At the same time at the upcoming meeting, the lawyer representing the victims - the family of Politkovskaya - intends to make a request of the sediment process in the absence of co-counsel victims Carina Moskalenko.

Earlier it was reported that in France to life Carina Moskalenko assassinated. The machine Moskalenko in Strasbourg it was discovered a substance similar to mercury, said Interfax. "In the car, which travels family Moskalenko, in Strasbourg, found a substance similar to Mercury, in very large numbers. After treatment in Moskalenko Police in Strasbourg have been prosecuted, "- said the lawyer, Anna Stavitskaya, which together with Moskalenko family Politkovskaya.

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In connection treatment Moskalenko in the law enforcement police Strasbourg filed a criminal case into the discovery of the substance. Later, according to Stavitskoy, Moskalenko was aimed at survey, because she and her family there have been signs poisoning - dizziness, nausea and headache. "

At the moment the state of Carina Moskalenko and her family was satisfactory, Moskalenko undergoing examination at a hospital in Strasbourg, found the substance sent to study.

The lawyer noted that connects Moskalenko took place "with its profession, as it is involved in many high-profile cases. "Moskalenko is also a lawyer of ex-heads of NK YUKOS Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

The case of the murder of Politkovskaya would consider the same judge that the case of the murder Holodova

Considered a criminal case involving the panel will be chaired by a judge, Colonel Justice Eugene Zubov, a well-known that it had considered the case of the murder of journalist Dmitry Holodova.

The upcoming meeting is planned that the parties will declare their motion, after which will be designated date for selection of the jury. Lawyers for the defendants previously reported that the result was granted a motion for a case involving a jury, as well as a partial application to call additional witnesses.

Defender one of the accused Murad Musayev said: "This case political and without a jury, no hope there are no". At the same time Counsel pointed out that "the case, despite the report of investigation of the disclosure, These can not be named. "The court sent the case against two drivers and a mediator. This is called the case solved? Without customers, the organizers and perpetrators, "- he said.

Musayev also stressed that Colonel Ryaguzov was not directly accused of the murder of Politkovskaya, and is being held on other episodes.

On the question of what will be a meeting - open or closed, the lawyer said: "Now is difficult to say what treatment will hear the case." In accordance with the law, if a soldier is among the defendants, the case is considered a military court. If the petition stated on the participation of the jury, the case Court considers the subject of the federation.

Office of General Prosecutor of Russia on Oct. 1 approved the indictment on the criminal case. "The case sent to court", - said earlier an official of the Directorate for interaction with the media Prosecution of Russia. In turn, spokesperson of the UPC RF Vladimir Markin previously noted that the charge of murdering a journalist made three figures. Because of this case severed allocated a criminal case against the direct killing of singer Rustam Mahmudov and others.

Markin recalled that in a criminal case of the murder of Politkovskaya has been a former employee RUBOPa Sergei Hadzhikurbanov, as well as born in Chechnya, Mahmudovy brothers - Dzhabrail and Ibrahim. Another one FIGURES - Ryaguzovu - charged with earlier in conjunction with Hadzhikurbanovym crimes under Article 286 and Article 163 of the Criminal Code (abuse of power and extortion). The investigation also established a number of Non-figures in the assassination of Politkovskaya, and the criminal prosecution against them dismissed, said Markin.

Meanwhile, chief editor of "New newspaper" Dmitry Muratov said that the killers of Politkovskaya Holodova and could not be found. "The killers Holodova at large killers Ani and customers of the murder also at liberty" - Muratov said on Tuesday at a rally in memory of Politkovskaya.

Browser "New newspaper Politkovskaya was shot dead on 7 October 2006, the entrance to the house of Forest Street in Moscow, where she lived.

Estonian military claim that "windmills" threaten the security of the country

Estonian Defence Forces see the turbines, in a country where there are more and more, threatening the security of the country: they hinder the normal operation of air defence radars, the Baltic portal DELFI c on local media.

According to the Defence Force Commander Lieutenant General Antsa Laaneotsa, very real problem: the Ida-Viru county the number of wind parks continues to increase, and they can begin to send false signals radars.

Despite the fact that while there was no false signals, Laaneots said the experience of Western European countries shows that this is possible. He added that for false signals can hide and enemy aircraft, which in this case will be invisible.

Previously, builders should not have to harmonize their actions with the Ministry of Defence, now they will have to do so, since the requirement contained in the draft law on aviation, which the government approved last week.

In the Estonian Union wind energy in turn hope for reasonable cooperation with the Ministry of Defence.

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