Division concluded referendum on Sudan

Most African media as a given the triumph of the 'Yes' to independence for the southern part of that nation

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Chavez is prepared to relinquish their special powers in May

New parliament, new life. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, his face last night was more conciliatory in his first appearance before the National Assembly emerging from last September's legislative elections in which opposition parties returned to the Chamber after five years out on your own (not attended the 2005 elections in a failed attempt to boycott).

Away from the pitch in recent days displayed when called on his deputies to "crush" their opponents, the president began his speech, seven hours, ensuring the return of the deputies opponents is a circumstance "wonderful" and calling for dialogue to abandon the "demonization" mutual. And topped with an unexpected statement: he was willing to give more to the "controversial" special powers granted him by the Assembly last December.

Iran says it will continue enrichment program

.- Continue "with determination" its controversial uranium enrichment program despite international pressure, said today the Iranian Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Akbar Salehi. The official, who also is director of the Iranian Organization of Atomic Energy today joined seven ambassadors of countries attached to the body of a visit by the controversial nuclear facilities in Natanz and Arak, in a move that great powers have called propaganda.

Syria seeks to improve ties with Iraq

.- The Prime Ministers and agreed Saturday to increase cooperation in economy and security during a meeting focused on improving bilateral relations, soured by allegations from Baghdad that the Syrians gave asylum to Iraqi insurgents. Syrian Prime Minister Naji al-Otari arrived Saturday to visit two days less than a month to form a new government Iraq, ending the political negotiations started in March.

Increases to 601 the number killed by rains in Rio de Janeiro

SAO PAULO, Jan. 15 (EUROPA Persse) - The Brazilian government reported that 601 people are already killed by the torrential rains that affect the mountainous region surrounding the city of Rio de Janeiro. Meanwhile, continue the search-rescue teams. Most victims have died in the city of New Fribourg (267) and Teresópolis (261), but there are also killed in Petrópolis (53), Sumidouro (18) and in Sao Jose do Vale do Rio Preto (2), as has informed the Secretary of State for Health and Civil Defense of Rio de Janeiro.

Haiti cancels the second round of presidential elections

The polls will not open today in Haiti. The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) of the country has decided this morning, within hours of the opening of schools, to cancel the presidential runoff scheduled for Sunday. The decision was taken at a meeting in which to decide whether to exclude the government candidate, Jude Celestin, son of current President Rene Preval, as recommended in a report earlier this week the Organization of American States (OAS) consider that there was fraud in the first round.

Overthrow the regime: power struggle over the future of Tunisia

Tunisia's dictator has fled, now many people hope for greater freedom and democratic reforms. But the interim head of state is considered to be a follower of the old despot. Do the elites to reform the country - or just replace an authoritarian ruler through the next? Tunis - appeals from around the world reach Tunis: Chancellor Angela Merkel called for a political renewal, French President Nicolas Sarkozy calls for free elections as soon as possible, UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon called for a "democratic and peaceful" solution to.