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Here are some data on volcanic islands: AMERICAN SAMOA * is a U.S. territory with a population of 65,628 people. * is about the size of Washington, DC, with only 77 square miles (199 square kilometers) of Earth's surface. * is located midway between Hawaii and New Zealand. * U.S. and Germany divided the Samoan archipelago in 1899, when Germany was left with the Western Isles. * The small eastern group of islands occupied by the United States include Pago Pago, which has one of the best natural deepwater harbors in the South Pacific. SAMOA

* An independent state with a population of 219,998 people, formerly known as Western Samoa. (more…)

Germany's benchmark DAX index outperformed the rest of European indicators, closing with a gain of 154.90 units (2.8%) at 5736.31 points, after the conservative Merkel on Sunday managed a second term of four years. Britain's FTSE 100 of leading British shares added 83.5 points (1.6%) to end at 5165.70, while France's CAC-40 setting up 85, 86 units (2.3%) and closed in 3825 integers. The Merkel's Christian Democrats now have enough seats to give up the grand coalition with the center-left Social Democrats, and are expected to form a new government in favor of industry and business Free Democrats. However, Marc Ostwald, strategist at Monument Securities, cautioned against excessive euphoria investors as Peer Steinbrueck, the Social Democrats will no longer finance minister. Merkel will be without the services … Steinbrueck, who has been one to have had the best performance in that position for almost a decade, Ostwald said. A recent series of corporate mergers gave a respite to the U.S. stock market with an increase of 124.17 points on 1 , 3% in the Dow Jones industrial average, which had its most substantial increase in over a month to close at 9789.36. The Standard Poor #39; s 500 increased 18.60 points, or 1.8%, to 1062.98 and the Nasdaq composite index improved 39.82 points (1.9%) to 2130.74. (more…)

According to these partial results, abstention exceeds 40%, an absolute record in legislative elections in Portugal since the return to democracy in 1974. Partial results confirmed exit poll surveys , handing victory to the Socialists, but not get the absolute majority won in elections in February 2005. Socialists would get between 99 and 106 seats out of a total of 230 in parliament while the opposition Social Democratic Party (PSD, center right) to win between 69 and 77 deputies, according to projections from public television RTP and SIC private. The PS obtained clear and convincing victory in difficult conditions, welcomed the Socialist Minister of Labor Jose Vieira da Silva, in a first official reaction of the socialist camp. In February 2005, the PS was elected with a large absolute majority of 121 seats, but after four years in office was largely defeated in June's European past. On Sunday, the illiberal left confirmed the strong progress made in the European and managed between 31 and 39 seats, split between communists and greens on one side (13 to 16 seats) and the far-left Left Block (18 to 23 seats).

The poor outcome of the PSD of Manuela Ferreira Leite, one of the lowest in the history of the party, benefiting the populist Right and Social Democratic Center (CDS-PP), which can get between 15 and 21 seats.

Since its defeat in Europe, where the Socialist Party won only 26.7% of the vote, Jose Socrates change hisaddress to the left to win voters disappointed. (more…)

leader of the terrorist organization al-Qaida, Osama bin Laden released a new petition on the Internet. In it the leader of Al-Qaeda calls on Europe to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan. According to him, a clever man would not spend money and manpower to the gangs of criminals in Washington, DC.

shameful to be part of the alliance, whose leader is not worried about the blood of people who deliberately pursuing the bombing of villages – quoted Osama bin Laden Georgia Online .

If you saw the massacres committed by your U.S. allies and their supporters in northern Afghanistan … then you would understand the bloody events in Madrid and London – said the leader of al-Qaeda.

In addition, in his address terrorist N1 stressed that the U.S. will not help Europe solve its problems. He cited the example of the tactics of the U.S. (more…)

BERLIN (Reuters) – Osama bin Laden cast its shadow on the election campaign in Germany on Friday, with a message that apparently seeks to frighten the authorities, who are already on guard after a series of menacing videos of Al Qaeda. The leader of al Qaeda called on the Europeans to end their alliance with America and its troops out of Afghanistan in a study published video with subtitles in English and German.

Bin Laden threatened new attacks did not mention Germany, but appeared to refer to that country with a discussion of economic problems in the heart of Europe.

The timing of was released on video, two days before federal elections, and the inclusion of a German translation appeared calculated to send a threatening signal to voters. Three video clips of Last week, an al Qaeda member known as Abu Talha promised the country a rude awakening if its 4,200 soldiers remain in Afghanistan. Police in the southern city of Stuttgart said on Friday the arrest of a Turkish suspect in 25 years one of the top Internet videos. Currently there is a threat that an attack in Germany or against German interests in the period immediately, and extends for at least the next four weeks, said Ben Venzke of the U.S. (more…)

Gaddaffi, who tended to lift his traditional Bedouin tent in the places they visit, made his first trip to South America after President Hugo Chavez this month in Libya participated in the celebrations of its 40th anniversary in power. Venezuelan Government officials declined to say whether Gaddafi sleep in the dark green tent erected in the garden of the hotel where he will meet South American and African leaders to strengthen political and trade ties. Dressed in suit and white hat, the controversial leader arrived in the Caribbean resort island from New York, where in his first speech before the UN General Assembly criticized major powers for their power of veto in the Security Council of that organization. (more…)

We all carry inside Africa. It is the South, our South. Just a canal separates us from the Atlantic Ocean, so we must join hands to weave a union between the two sides, he said in these days Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. In total, some 30 heads of state from both regions will talk for two days in this resort island in the South American country and other countries will be represented by their foreign ministers or other senior officials . On the agenda of the meeting highlighted major issues such as health, energy, science and technology, tourism and agriculture, global issues where cooperation between countries of the South can counter the current global crisis. The success of this summit is not measured only by the final statement, but by concrete action plans that can be measurable in 2011 in the forthcoming summit between the two regions , told AFP Reinaldo Bolivar, Venezuelan vice minister for Africa. According to organizers, expect precise agreement on energy, transport, education, trade, health, technologyand tourism among others . The issue of international drug trafficking, which displays routes between the two regions will also bring up in the plenary. There can be a traditional summit, with speeches that are addressed in isolation, should have a positive impact on society, said Chavez. initially planned for late 2008, this second summit follows the ASA held in Abuja (Nigeria) in 2006. For the Chavez government, this international meeting reflects the success of his advocacy of a multipolar world and, as their representatives, the election of Venezuela as the site is the result of the ties that the president has sought to create with many countries on the African continent for years. (more…)

Keir Starmer, one of those responsible for the prosecution, released guidelines requiring when a person can be prosecuted for aiding and abetting the suicide of a relative. Starmer stressed, however, that the Assisted suicide remains illegal in Britain and in any case there were assurances that there would be persecuted. My job is to make sure vulnerable people are protected, he said. The #39; Law Lords #39 – the highest court in the land – called in July clarification from the attorney after reviewing the appeal brought by Debbie Purdy, a British woman who suffers from multiple sclerosis that is considering traveling to Switzerland to end his days. The new directives stipulate that public interest is not to prosecute someone if the deceased has expressed a desire clear, definitive and informed of committing suicide, suffers from an incurable disease or dying and asked for help on their own initiative. The person assisting must be entirely motivated by compassion, being a relative or close friend and participation should be limited to aid or minor influence. (more…)

Although the United States suffers its worst recession in decades and that many Mexicans do not feel attracted to the American dream, others not try to have a visa to cross the border daily, paying large sums to people traffickers . The study, conducted by the Pew Research Center based in Washington, found that six in 10 believe that those Mexicans who migrate have a better life, while most say they Mexico is plagued by crime, drug violence and corruption. People see America as a land of opportunity (…) and see many problems in Mexico. They are concerned about crime, economics, drugs and corruption, said Richard Wike, who helped conduct the poll of 1,000 Mexicans. Mexico's economy is strongly linked to the U.S., facing its worst recession since the 1930s. Furthermore, the violence of drug cartels has killed some 14,000 people since President Felipe Calderon took office in December 2006. Mexicans have a love-hate relationship with its northern neighbors, and were attracted by high wages and shopping centers, However, many still resent the loss of almost half its territory after a war with America in the nineteenth century. (more…)

BOSTON (Reuters) – The Massachusetts Senate voted Tuesday in favor of the state governor to appoint an interim replacement to fill the seat left by the deceased legislator Edward Kennedy in the U.S. Senate. Kennedy gave the Democrats 60 votes in the Senate needed in the midst of battle by passing the law to reform the country's health system. State Senate , controlled by Democrats, approved the bill by 24 votes in favor and 16 against, and was waiting for the state House of Representatives to follow suit next week.

The bill will return to both chambers on Wednesday for a final vote, then you need the signature of Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick, who supports the initiative.

Probably Patrick will appoint a temporary replacement for Kennedy within days, and surely elect a Democrat. This will return the party the 60 votes needed to overcome procedural obstacles imposed by the Republicans. The move will give the U.S. president, Barack Obama, a boost in his bid to adopt health reform this year. Every vote is crucial and the absence of the Massachusetts vote would harm those who press for some form of health care reform, said Paul Watanabe, a professor of political science at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. (more…)