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In Taipei held a gay parade

Thousands of supporters of gay rights march took to the streets of Taiwan's capital and called for more tolerance and acceptance of anti-discrimination legislation, officials said. According to parade organizers have included about 25 000. Organisers criticized the government for not taking anti-discrimination legislation, although it promises to give.

Obamas celebrate Halloween

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama accepted more than 2,000 children in the White House tonight for Halloween celebrations, officials said. This is the first Halloween in the White House for Obama's daughters, 8-year-old Sasha and 11-year-old Malia, stated in April Children who will visit the White House have been selected by the Ministry of Education schools in the capital and its environs.

Czech beer threatened by climate change

Climate change threatens the taste of Czech beer, according to research by experts from the Czech Republic and Britain. With the increase in average temperatures for the season, the quality of Czech hops Zhatets gets worse, says Czech edition Prague Daily monitor, citing a study by scientists.

Kazakhstan launches campaign to use on airplanes

The government of Kazakhstan urged citizens of the former Soviet republic to use small aircraft (jet) when traveling long distances to end the long journeys by car to the cabinet described as anachronistic.

Italy was convicted of a crucifix in classrooms

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg condemned Italy for the presence of crucifixes in classrooms, which violates the right of parents to educate their children according to their beliefs and children's right to freedom of religion. Complainant is the Italian national Salts Lautsi living in Abano Terme, AFP reported.

Cats infected with swine flu

Cats infected with swine flu in the U.S. state of Iowa, announced the American Association of Veterinarians. Likely cat was infected with AH1N1 influenza in any of its owners. Some family members suffered from a viral illness before the cat is sick.

Mont Blanc lower because of climate change

Alpine peak of Mont Blanc shrinks and moves. This recent surveys carried out on top, located on the border between France, Italy and Switzerland. According to the latest measurements in the Mont Blanc 4810.45 meters high.

Merkel missed the fall of the Berlin Wall - was a sauna

German Chancellor Angela Merkel missed the Berlin Wall fell because she was a sauna. That she was remembered during a conversation with foreign journalists. As a 35-year researcher in the communist GDR, Merkel decided to go every Thursday to the sauna, although it created musical pieces about history, said Monday.

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