Huge rally against Russia vote results dispersed by cops

Moscow has sporadic protests both supporting and protesting against yesterday's election results have sprung up around the capital this evening. This comes after hundreds of people were arrested at illegal rallies on election day. Prime Time's Jacob Greaves is at an opposition protest at Chistye Prudy.The parliamentary election results have left opposition supporters in an angry mood. Moscow has seen crowds of up to 10,000 take to the streets; over 300 have been arrested, reports RIA Novosti news agency. Police have counted 2,000 demonstrators, but unofficial estimates say up to 10,000 people made their way to Chistye Prudy Park to attend a meeting staged by the opposition movement "Solidarnost" (Solidarity). "Shame!" chanted the crowd. The demonstrators claimed the United Russia party had rigged the voting results. Meanwhile, as the Central Election Commission has almost done its counting, United Russia is coming in with almost 50 per cent of the vote. Police had already cordoned the area off for a meeting, which only 700 people had been authorized to join. As the stream of people increased, the designated area overflowed and the crowds spilled into a neighboring area. When they started to block the traffic, police began arresting protesters.

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WikiLeaks to reveal Swiss accounts

Founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange told that the details of the Swiss Accounts of Indian and Pakistani  personalities would be made public next year. Julian Assange, who is under house arrest in London, stated this while addressing an Indian newspaper’s seminar on video conferencing. He said the situation in both countries would improve with appearance of details of their Swiss accounts and some ‘elites’ would find no place to hide themselves.
When asked if names of Indians holding Swiss accounts will be revealed in the coming year, he said, "yes".
Information about such accounts "which will affect India" will be revealed in the coming year, he said.
 Australian whistle-blower said governments in some countries are "sucking out" data from e-mails and internet transactions and passing on this "economic intelligence" to companies like Walmart.He said that he had proofs that the Chinese intelligence had been sucking out information from CBI emails. He also said that the Western nations are intercepting India's phone communications and email. Assange asked India to develop a secure communication system.Reports media agencies.

Sagar's strike give Nepal first win in SAFF

Sagar Thapa scored a late goal to help Nepal beat Bangladesh 1-0 in a league match and register their first win in the ongoing SAFF Championships in New Delhi on Sunday. Sagar (90th) scored with a curling free-kick in the injury time to give Nepal an important victory in Group B at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. By virtue of this win, Nepal has moved to four points from two matches, while Bangladesh, who failed to convert numerous chances, stay on one point from as many games. Both Nepal and Bangladesh drew their opening matches in the tournament. While Nepal held Maldives 1-1, Bangladesh played a goalless draw against Pakistan. Nepal will face Pakistan in their final league match on Tuesday, while Bangladesh will be up against Maldives. In a match where both teams had their equal share of chances, Nepal were quick to start off the blocks.

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"Modernize Rangoon "

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"Modernize Rangoon "

Nksagar-Sagar Media Inc: Traffic jams in fiscal capital Rangoon, the Myanmar government wants to construct four flyovers,look for funds for the projects may have the plans to borrow money from local banks. Growing Rangoon has its metro problems such as traffic jams in-coming and out-going population to the city is in process to be fast be a global city,the government plans to modernize Rangoon. Minister Soe Thein of Industry No. 1 and Industry No. 2 said the flyovers will be built at crossroads in Hledan, Shwegondine, Bayintnaung and Tarmway townships in Rangoon within four months. He made the announcement during a press conference at the Ministry of Industry in Naypyitaw on Monday.The money would be borrowed from Kanbawza Bank, Myanmar Industrial Development Bank and a construction company, he said.Reports Mizzima “We will not use government money to build the flyovers. The government lacks the money. The government cannot spend money on this so we will borrow the money from banks. We want Rangoon to be a modern city,” Soe Thein said. President Thein Sein wants Rangoon to be developed like Singapore, Soe Thein said. In spite of budget shortfalls, he said, “The president told us to modernize Rangoon.” The city now has about six million residents. The minister said the Rangoon government is preparing to draw up a plan for Rangoon development projects including the extension of railroad and road networks, and improving the water distribution system and sewage system. “We have to work within the budget realities, but we cannot wait five or six years. The faster, the better,” he said. The secretary of the Public Accounts Committee of the Lower House, Maung Toe, told Mizzima that the deficit for the central government budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year is 2,201.45 billion kyat while the deficit for regional and state governments is 170.495 billion kyat. Government sent an official message to the Parliament on November 25, saying the Industry No. 1 and Industry No. 2 ministries will be combined. At the press conference, Soe Thein said: “We have to streamline the government. We have to reduce costs.” Plus the government is also trying to find foreigner investors to participate in building a sky train in Rangoon.

Silver Wave Energy met with US Governor of Maryland

Silver Wave Energy met with US Governor of Maryland

Nksagar-Sagar Media Inc: New Delhi; MNC Silver wave energy Chairman Minn Minn Oung visited India in connection with business development. Chairman Minn Minn Oung had a meeting with US Governor of Maryland Mr Martin O'Malley on subject of business opportunities in the field of Oil gas exploration,hotel,tourism and IT in Myanmar.Education and skill development an essential features for the requirements of industries is the need of the hour for Myanmar too figured in the frame of discussion in their meeting. US Governor of Maryland,kindly consented and assured the Chairman Mr Minn Minn Oung to bring the respective industries in his radar with full co-operation in establishing business relations between the two nations. Silver Wave Energy pte Ltd Chairman attended FICCI and met business delegates from Maryland, assured him for their participation in their field of mutual interest.Mr Minn Minn Oung said he is satisfied after meeting Indian and Maryland business delegates at FICCI house at the 'FICCI Partnering Maryland"event.An event with Indian business companies and having highest number of Indian origin American business delegates participation for their mutual co-operation in respective fields echoed of global unity. Further added, " I am very much impressed with Governor of Maryland Mr Martin O'Malley 's persona and eloquence".This business event assumes significance as it coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Madam Hillary Clinton visit to Myanmar in the back drop of restoration of democracy and reforms in Myanmar.