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الأربعاء، 9 نوفمبر 2011

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Rapper Heavy D. dies after collapsing at Beverly Hills home
UN welcomes joint declaration to resolve refugee situation from Balkans conflict
Indonesian lawmakers: Gov’t knew of situation before deadly Papuan Congress shooting
Italian PM Berlusconi agrees to resign after economic reforms
Hundreds of Indonesians face death penalty in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and China

Rapper Heavy D. dies after collapsing at Beverly Hills home

Posted: 09 Nov 2011 12:26 AM PST

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA (BNO NEWS) -- Rapper Heavy D., one of hip-hop's most popular and charismatic figures of the late 1980s and early 1990s, died after collapsing at his home in California on Tuesday. He was 44.

Beverly Hills Police Department spokesman Lieutenant Mark Rosen said officers were dispatched to the home of Heavy D., whose real name is Dwight Arrington Meyers, at around 11.25 a.m. local time regarding a report of an unconscious person laying on the walkway of a building.

"Upon arrival, officers discovered a male, 44 years old, conscious, communicative, but having difficulty breathing," Rosen said. He was then transported to the nearby Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by the Beverly Hills Fire Department. He later died at the hospital.

"Investigation by Beverly Hills detectives revealed that Mr. Meyers was returning home from shopping," Rosen explained. "He experienced difficulty breathing while walking into his condominium building. He was being assisted up to his apartment by building personnel when he collapsed in an exterior hallway."

Police said the death is believed to be medically related as there were no obvious signs of foul play. "The actual cause of death will be determined by the LA Co. Coroner's Office," Rosen said. "Next of kin have already been notified."

Heavy D. began his hip-hop recording career in 1987 with the debut album "Living Large," which featured thirteen tracks including "The Overweight Lover's in the House," "Don't You Know" and "Mr. Big Stuff." In January 1998, "Living Large" was chosen by The Source magazine as one of the 100 Best Rap Albums.

Several hours before his death, Heavy D. posted a final message on his Twitter account. "BE INSPIRED!," it read.

UN welcomes joint declaration to resolve refugee situation from Balkans conflict

Posted: 08 Nov 2011 10:22 PM PST

NEW YORK (BNO NEWS) -- The United Nations (UN) has welcomed a joint declaration by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia and Serbia to expedite the search for solutions for the 74,000 remaining refugees from the Balkans conflict of the 1990s.

Adrian Edwards, spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), described the signing as "a firm commitment" on the part of their respective governments to cooperate at regional and national levels in dealing with an enduring problem for that part of Europe.

The declaration, which allows refugees and returnees to fully enjoy their rights and resume normal lives, was signed by the ministers of foreign affairs of the four countries in Belgrade on Monday. The fulfillment of these commitments, the UNHCR said, will also support the accession of these countries to the European Union (EU).

The declaration further includes a regional program, which will be presented to donors at a conference early next year, to seek international support for housing solutions for refugees in collective centers and other vulnerable people, including former tenancy-rights holders.

Monday's ministerial meeting was attended by High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres who witnessed the signing of the declaration. Also present were the representatives of the EU, the United States, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Council of Europe.

"UNHCR believes the fulfillment of these commitments will also support the accession of these countries to the European Union," said Edwards. "We will remain engaged and strongly committed to supporting the governments of these four countries in closing this refugee displacement chapter."

The agency is also working with the national authorities on the development of asylum systems and practices that are in line with international and EU standards.

In the early 1990s, the former Yugoslavia experienced a violent breakup with more than two million people uprooted within and beyond the region. It was the largest refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War. Over the past 16 years, the majority of the refugees have returned to their homes or have integrated in host communities.

Indonesian lawmakers: Gov’t knew of situation before deadly Papuan Congress shooting

Posted: 08 Nov 2011 09:52 PM PST

JAKARTA (BNO NEWS) -- The Indonesian government was well informed about the escalating tensions in the eastern province of West Papua before deadly police violence during the Third Papuan Peoples Congress, lawmakers alleged on Wednesday.

The violence erupted on October 19 when hundreds of paramilitary police and army troops stormed the congress venue in Abepura, Jayapura in West Papua, arresting about 300 people including an activist from the Secretariat of Justice and Peace of Catholic Church, Neles, Papua Tribal Council Head Forkorus Yeboisembut and prominent Papuan figure Edison Waromi.

The congress ended after a political declaration regarding the self-determination of the indigenous Papuan population was read out. According to reports received by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), security forces fired warning shots, used tear gas, and beat up numerous participants while dispersing the crowd.

The bodies of six Congress participants were later found while dozens more were injured, resulting in allegations of excessive violence by security forces. But police denied those claims, saying there was a 'justifiable response' because the Congress aimed to form an independent Papuan state.

On Wednesday, several lawmakers claimed the Indonesian government had known months ahead about what to expect during the Congress. "Then State Intelligence Agency chief Sutanto informed the security commission on the possibility of an escalation of conflict in Papua at least three months before the congress," said Hidayat Nur Wahid of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), as quoted by the Jakarta Post.

Helmy Fauzi of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) agreed, saying it is 'impossible' that both President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Coordinating Legal, Political and Security Affairs Minister Djoko Suyanto did not know about the situation.

"We regret that the government ignored the warnings. We could have avoided unnecessary bloodshed if the government paid more attention," Helmy Fauzi said, the newspaper reported.

But Djoko, responding to Wednesday's allegations, said he had not received prior information regarding an escalation of tension in Papua ahead of the Congress.

In the past, many people have been arrested for expressing political views that support independence from Indonesia. Soon after the Second Papuan People's Congress in 2000, the elected political representative of the indigenous Papuan community was abducted and killed by the Indonesian military.

Foreign journalists are not given access to the Papuan provinces by Indonesia and several international groups including the Red Cross have been banned from operating in the region.

Italian PM Berlusconi agrees to resign after economic reforms

Posted: 08 Nov 2011 09:18 PM PST

ROME (BNO NEWS) -- Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi told President Giorgio Napolitano on Tuesday that he will resign after economic reforms to appease financial markets have been approved, the government said.

The decision was announced in a statement released by the president's press office after Berlusconi met with the head of state. The government's latest economic reforms are expected to be put to parliament next week.

The announcement came shortly after a vote in parliament on the budget was approved by only 308 votes in the lower house, below the 316 needed for an absolute majority. The 75-year-old prime minister informed Napolitano that he is aware of the implications of the vote.

Earlier, opposition leaders stepped up their calls for Berlusconi to resign as Italy's debt crisis grows. Berlusconi, who has been hit by sex and corruption scandals as well as local election and referendum defeats, had repeatedly rejected opposition calls for his resignation

Last month, Berlusconi narrowly won a crucial parliamentary confidence vote. The prime minister was met by young protesters who threw eggs and shouted 'shame' at him after leaving the lower house.

Berlusconi has led Italy as prime minister since May 2008. Before that, he served as prime minister from May 1994 until January 1995 and from June 2001 until May 2006. He also held several positions as minister.

Hundreds of Indonesians face death penalty in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and China

Posted: 08 Nov 2011 08:30 PM PST

JAKARTA, INDONESIA (BNO NEWS) -- Indonesian officials on Tuesday confirmed that more than 220 citizens are facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and China for a number of crimes

Indonesia Migrant Workers Task Force spokesman Humphrey R. Djemat told the Antara news agency that there are currently 45 Indonesians facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, 148 Indonesians in Malaysia and 28 Indonesians in China.

Djemat made the announcement after a meeting between the minister of law and human rights, the coordinating minister of political, security and law affairs and the minister of foreign affairs. He also said that a law office has been set up in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia in order to appoint lawyers to help Indonesians abroad.

Most of the Indonesians facing the death penalty have been linked to narcotics cases while others have been charged with murder and possession of firearms. In Saudi Arabia, however, some of the suspects are facing adultery and black magic cases.

Djemat expressed concern as information regarding the alleged criminal offenses of many Indonesian migrant workers is often made unavailable until their cases have already reached the courts. He insisted a memorandum of understanding should be signed in such countries in order to coordinate their legal cases.

One of the most media-covered cases this year was the execution of migrant worker Ruyati binti Satubi. She was executed on June 18 in Saudi Arabia after a court found her guilty of murdering the wife of a Saudi businessman. The Indonesian woman worked as a housekeeper and confessed to killing her employer after a fight.

Since January, government officials have tightened regulations regarding labor workers being sent out to Saudi Arabia by increasing requirements for possible employers. Among the new requirements is the need to include documents that prove the employers' good conduct, a house map, details and pictures of family members, opening communication access and offering a minimum wage of 11,000 reals ($2,900).

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الأربعاء، 9 نوفمبر 2011

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