Germanwings: Lufthansa CEO has yet apology but no explanation

Press conference this morning to Vernet minima in the Alps, bosses Lufthansa and Germanwings Carsten Spohr and Thomas Winkelmann, having collected the memorial erected for the victims of the crash last week, have spoken a few minutes to the press, very numerous there, and despite the huge expectations about the co-driver Andreas Lubitz.

Carsten Spohr, CEO Lufthansa:

"We're just very sorry that such an accident could take place at Lufthansa, where we put so much emphasis on security. We are sorry for the losses that resulted and there are no words to express it. "

Five minutes just statements, and both leaders are leaving without answering any questions. Is cause - at least - the frustration of the victims' families.

Iran nuclear agreement in the day?

From our correspondent in Lausanne Reihaneh Mazaheri: '' The discussions on Iran's nuclear continue despite the deadline, despite also the starting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs Russian, Chinese and French. The head of Iranian diplomacy shows him that the compromise agreement could be signed in the day, but no representation, along the lines of a political agreement has been made so far. ''

It is in some confusion this morning we resumed discussions on nuclear power. Late last night, Iranian Mohammad Zarif Zavad seemed confident as the head of the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. But for the German and British officials, the talks still stumble on several important issues. First, the duration of the supervision of Iranian research and development in the nuclear field. The powers of the group 5 + 1 want to ensure that the regime in Tehran is not making an atomic bomb under cover of its civilian nuclear program. The negotiations also come up against international sanctions. Group 5 + 1 proposes that they be adopted gradually, not immediately as requested by Iran.

Andreas Lubitz: enormous pressure on the leadership of Lufthansa

The flight school where Andreas Lubitz went to school in Bremen, refused to talk about his former student. There he had integrated pilot training in 2008 and was graduated in 2012, before being hired in 2013 by Germanwings. In 2009, Lubitz informed that he had known flight school a "severe depression".

"We will sit down and think about what we can improve in the selection, said last week the CEO of Lufthansa. And what we can improve in training. But do not confuse this with our general confidence that Lufthansa done for decades: that is, having selected and trained in an exemplary way more than 10,000 pilots. "

The German company is far held a version that Lubitz had interrupted his training for "several months" there are six. Lufthansa executives had previously refused to give details or explanations on the reasons for the interruption.

Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari elected president (Official)

"President Jonathan has been an opponent of value. I hold out the hand of fellowship."

Scene of jubilation broke out in Nigeria after the victory of Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential election. According to official results, the former coup leader, a Muslim from the north, won the election with about 2.5 million votes ahead of incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan, a southern Christian. This is the first democratic change in Nigeria since the end of military rule there are sixteen.

'' President Jonathan was an opponent of value. I hold out the hand of fellowship. I meet very soon to organize the transition of power, '' said Muhammadu Buhari.

Muhammadu Buhari is the winner in 21 of the 36 states of Nigeria. His rival, Goodluck Jonathan, has conceded defeat and called on his supporters for calm: "I thank you for your support. Today, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) should celebrate rather than being in mourning. We have left a legacy, democratic freedom, transparency, economic growth and free and fair elections. ''

The announcement of the results has resulted as yet no major violence. The previous poll, there are four years old, who already opposed the two men had ended in clashes that had about 800 dead.

Turkey: outstanding issues after the hostage in Istanbul

Hostage taking in the Istanbul courthouse ended with the death of both attackers and the prosecutor they held captive for about seven hours. The two individuals, claiming a left-wing movement, the Revolutionary Party-Front for the Liberation of the People (DHKP C), classified as a terrorist organization by Turkey, demanding that the police be brought before a 'court people '' for the death of a young demonstrator, reached by a firing tear gas. According to the Turkish authorities, individuals were able to enter the building by posing for lawyers.

'' We will conduct a thorough investigation to determine if there were flaws '', said the Turkish Prime Minister. Ahmet Davutoğlu also held that this attack was not intended as justice, but all citizens of Turkey. '' No one should doubt that we will continue to fight terrorism with determination. ''

Police said they launched the assault after hearing gunshots in the court. The prosecutor investigating the death of young protester was shot three times in the head and two in the body, but the origin of the fire remains unclear. He succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

From our correspondent in Istanbul, Bora Bayraktar: "The attackers were killed and the drama ended in blood. But questions remain: How will these men have managed to get the gun in the courthouse? Could the Police to end this hostage by negotiation?

Fire in a valley east of Los Angeles

In California, 200 firefighters are at work to try to extinguish a fire that broke out in a valley 140 kilometers east of Los Angeles. The fire broke out shortly before noon local time. According to the authorities, hundreds of buildings and homes would be threatened.

Deadly floods in the arid northern Chile

In northern Chile, one of the driest areas of the world, the rain has caused severe flooding. Torrents of mud and stones from the mountains have hit villages. The death toll rises to twenty dead and many missing. More than 4,500 people had to be accommodated in shelters.