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USA: controversy over the degree of precaution in the face Ebola
If this American nurse attracts much media during his bike ride, it is because it is at the heart of a controversy with the authorities about the Ebola virus.
Quarantine three days after returning from Sierra Leone despite the absence of suspicious symptoms, and subject to an order of restriction of movement, Kaci Hickox was finally authorized by a judge to leave his home.
It must simply meet three conditions: control very carefully its condition, coordinate its movements with the health authorities, and so prevent a symptom of the virus appears.
Claiming to have been treated "like a criminal", and very critical of the authorities' attitude towards her, the woman said she was very pleased with the judge's decision. It undertakes to take the necessary precautions as recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
The Governor of Maine Paul Lepage, he said he was very worried, accusing the nurse behave recklessly, "it clearly, and it feeds my disappointment, scoffed all the promises she made up here, he has reacted. So I can not trust him. I do not trust him. I do not have confidence because we do not know enough about the disease to afford to be too careless. "
To date, the US has had to deal with in their territory nine cases of Ebola, which since March has killed more than 5,000 people, mainly in West Africa.
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NATO maneuvers against the backdrop of tension with Russia
Large-scale landing face strong opposition, use latest and technologies such as unmanned underwater vehicles. Here's some crisis scenarios reviewed by amphibious military maneuvers of NATO that began off the coast is American. Code name: "Bold Alligator" - bold alligator.
"We live in a world full of vibrant Clearly, we must be ready for anything. This is what we do here and if necessary, if they call us, we are ready, "said Commodore Rob Kramer, who runs these exercises.
NATO believes that its ability to adapt to any threat is critical to its future: "Commanders now have the flexibility to determine how to conduct a mission. And it's phenomenal because once the commander of this flexibility, we, subordinates, can bring our piece of the puzzle and enter the circle of decision, "Greg Baker, commander of the US Navy vessel USS analysis Arlington.
These maneuvers, involving 19 countries and mobilize 8,000 men, mostly members of the US Navy, takes place in a context of heightened tension with Russia in Eastern Europe. The exercises should be continued until 10 November.
Stefan Grobe, euronews correspondent:
"NATO and the coalition forces simulate all kinds of amphibious missions there, including humanitarian missions and post-disaster assistance. But it is the significant increase in the level of threat in the world that makes "Bold Alligator" a crucial test of the readiness of the alliance. "
Spain: Catalonia president accuses Madrid of abuse of power
Madrid does not want a consultation on independence in Catalonia, even symbolic. And confirmed yesterday it would appeal to the Constitutional Council. It is this authority that had ruled illegal the self-determination referendum scheduled for November 9th.
Following this ruling, the Catalan authorities had canceled the referendum but hoped that "citizen consultation" is still symbolic place on the same date. Catalan President Artur Más denounced the attitude of the Spanish government: "Not only is it ridiculous, but the central government is evidence of abuse of power. On the abuse of power and law, "he responded.
The account executive Catalan likely do everything to allow a vote on Nov. 9, saying even willing to undertake its own legal proceedings. A tussle over who undertakes, and a gap continues to widen between the two camps.
Burkina Faso: Towards a battle for power?
The confusion continues at the highest level of government in Burkina Faso. While the country had known only one leader in 27 years, it is his third since yesterday afternoon.
Lieutenant Colonel Issaac Zida, the number two of the presidential guard, announced early this morning to head the country a few hours after the takeover of General Traoré, Chief of Staff.
Both players seem to play the head of the transition after the forced resignation of President Blaise Compaoré.
The former head of state threw in the towel under pressure from the street who denounced his proposed amendment to the constitution in order to remain at the head of the country after 27 years of reign began with a coup.
Blaise Compaore is "a safe place" and "physical and moral" integrity "insured," according Isaac Zida, number 2 of the presidential guard who just said "assumed" responsibilities "Head of State" transition. Blaise Compaore have earned Ghana via southern Burkina Faso according to sources.
Burkina Faso has plunged into chaos during the week. The capital Ouagadougou has experienced several days of tension and deadly violence with burning and looting of many official buildings like the National Assembly and ministries.
Nigeria: No cease-fire as Boko Haram
Boko Haram denies cease-fire and the release of hostages. In a video obtained yesterday by AFP, the Islamist group accused the Nigerian government of lying when the latter had announced in mid-October, have reached an agreement with Boko Haram.
The leader of the Islamist group, Abubakar Shekau, also says that 219 schoolgirls abducted last April in Chibok in north-eastern Nigeria, were all converted to Islam and married. This is the first time he mentions their fate, even though it is not known where and when the video was shot.
According to a Human Rights Watch report released this week, Boko Haram holds more than 500 women and girls.
Shekau also said to have a German citizen abducted in July also in the northeast.
The Nigerian government continues to assert its side that talks are underway in neighboring Chad.
Ukraine: towards a renewal of the Prime Minister Yatsenyuk
Heaven Ukraine emerges a little background on separatist vote. After the gas deal signed with Russia on Thursday night under the auspices of the European Union, President Poroshenko yesterday proposed to extend Arseniy Yatsenyuk as prime minister. The formation of the head of government, the Popular Front was a surprise legislative last Sunday in slightly ahead of the presidential bloc of proportional representation.
A concession to build a strong coalition. Arseniy Yatsenyuk was in favor of the stronger line against Russia and is also the chief negotiator with international donors.
"I want to remind that according to the Constitution
it is within the most numerous party that must be chosen Prime Minister. We exercised our right to this effect in line with our slogan "it's time to unite" is not only our motto, but also the objective of our mandate, "said the representative of the presidential party Petro Poroshenko.
Only fly in the ointment that is gradually improving, the situation on the ground remains tense before the separatist vote held tomorrow in the territories beyond the control of Kiev as the "self-proclaimed Republic of Donetsk". A poll denounced by the West as an obstacle to peace. They ask Moscow not to recognize contrary to what promised this week the head of Russian diplomacy.
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