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AFP - Chelsea has offered the FA Cup by beating Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday at Wembley, two weeks before attempting a famous doubled in the final of the Champions League against Bayern Munich.

This is the seventh time that the London club won the "FA Cup", but especially the fourth in six editions after 2007, 2009 and 2010.

Chelsea took the lead by Ramires early in the game (11) and then widened the gap thanks to Drogba just after the break (52). The "Blues" had to withstand enormous pressure after reduction by Carroll in the 64th minute.  

Liverpool has even thought to equalize eight minutes remaining on the head at close range even Carroll, but the referee did not award the goal, considering that goalkeeper Cech had pushed the ball before it crossed the line completely.

The victory rewarded the superiority of the team of Roberto Di Matteo, who dominated for an hour and was able to fall back in time to preserve the result, as it had at the Camp Nou to snatch a ticket to the European final at the expense of Barcelona. 

The "Reds", who hoped to succeed after a double success in the League Cup in February and to forget a very disappointing season in the Championship, have re ; watched over too late under the impulse of their center-forward Carroll, came only in the 55th minute.

The exploit Cech

Without a lot of opportunities, "Blues" have further demonstrated their ability to infiltrate the smallest faults, as Ramires, who opened the scoring by taking easily overpowered the Spanish Jose Enrique then beating goalkeeper Reina, not blameless on that shot.

On the second goal, Drogba, perfectly served by Lampard had the chance to see his shot go between the legs of Liverpool defender before Skretl fit into the side netting. 

Besides the goal of Carroll, who should not have been as easily get rid of Terry in the surface before putting his shot under the bar, the rear was a solid front Petr Cech again remarkable.

The judgment of the Czech whim of Carroll, who arrived yet launched three meters away from the cage, will the action of the match. Despite the protests of "Reds", the ball seems to not be fully entered.

This success confirms the dramatic turnaround of since taking office of Roberto Di Matteo in place of Andre Villas-Boas in March. In 18 games in all competitions, the "Blues" have lost only twice (12 wins).

It also allows the club to regain confidence after Wednesday's defeat against Newcastle (2-0), which he lost virtually any chance of qualifying for the next Champions League.

"This is a first step," said Drogba, who dreams of lifting the first European trophy May 19 in Bavaria.

AFP - Authorities in Khartoum said Thursday wanting to make peace with Southern Sudan, hoping that it responds favorably to the resolutions of the African Union and the United Nations to end hostilities. "The Sudanese government confirms its calls for peace between the two countries and hopes that the Government Southern Sudan will respond positively to the African and resolutions of the Security Council of the UN, "said a statement from the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign res, Al-Obeid Meruh. While linking back to Khartoum African Union efforts to end hostilities between Sudan and Southern Sudan, the release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was vague in its response to UN resolution supporting the plan of the AU. The Security Council Wednesday urged the UN in Sudan and Southern Sudan to end hostilities within 48 hours on pain of being liable to sanctions, giving diplomatic support to the efforts of the African Union to end the violence and get the start of peace negotiations . "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the position of the Government of Sudan and its commitment to an African solution to the problems and conflicts in Africa, "he told Al-Obeid Meruh.

France is asking its 5,000 nationals to leave Mali, at least to "those whose presence is not indispensable" in the country, said the French Minister of Foreign ; res, Alain Juppe.

At the top of Dakar on the current crisis in Mali, in which 12 countries of West Africa have imposed sanctions to restore order in Bamako, France came to hear his voice, pre , but feel relatively unobtrusive.

Paris for indeed it is out of question to mount on the front line in this file. The solution to the political crisis the country is a domestic issue that must be managed internally or at the sub-region, said France. His guiding principle is clear: no intervention.

"The only thing that can advise Paris, do you recognize the Quai d'Orsay is that Mali must restore constitutional order."

This African problem must be solved by African states - the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS), among others - and, why not, in a second step, the UN could enact the frame in which military forces evolve African countries.

No defense agreement between Bamako and Paris

For France, in its presidential campaign, the defense of the legitimacy of power overthrown proves to be the safest line. No defense agreement is binding, in fact, the two countries. "France will not engage militarily," said Alain Juppe. "But we can help the logistics."

In the field, two problems remain: the weakness of power in Bamako on the one hand, the Tuareg revolt that has gripped the north today and cut the country in two, second .

In the Sahel, France has six hostages held by Al-Qaeda in Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). A very delicate situation that requires tact and caution. At the time Amadou Toumani Toure Mali and ruled that the AQIM roamed in its northern part, the speakers were identified. The balance of power too.

But since those days, the interlocutors change and multiply. The victories of the Tuareg rebellion combine the plural. Forces of the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), the secular independence movement of the Tuareg, now join those of AQIM and those of Islamist armed groups like Ansar Dine, a Salafist militia led by Tuareg leader Iyad ag Ghaly who has just taken control of Timbuktu. The time has come to the observation to reach and decipher alliances and choose the best negotiating tracks.

The EU will suspend for one year sanctions against Burma, in particular restrictions against over 800 companies, while maintaining an arms embargo, officials said Thursday European diplomatic sources.

"A tentative agreement was reached" in the sense that after a meeting of ambassadors from 27, to greet the recent democratic developments in the country , according to diplomats.

The decision must be formally endorsed Monday in Luxembourg by the EU foreign ministers.

The EU sanctions were due to expire at the end of the month. They included travel bans and asset freezes against 491 people who had already been partially suspended. Some 59 companies and organizations were also targeted by asset freezes.

In addition, trade restrictions and investment covering over 800 companies active in the field of forestry, mining and trade of precious stones … In addition, 52 companies controlled by the junta were the subject of restrictions on investment, says a diplomat.

"All these sanctions will be suspended, except for an embargo on weapons and equipment suitable for law enforcement purposes," he said.

The 27 hesitated between a suspension for six or twelve months. A compromise was finally reached on a clause re-evaluation after six months, according to another diplomat.

London, former colonial power, has long been the spot of some hardliners. But last Friday in Rangoon, British Prime Minister David Cameron and the leader of the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi have launched a joint call to "suspend" sanctions.

The appeal was decisive to allow, within the EU, to find a compromise between proponents of a gradual suspension of sanctions and those like Germany pleading in contrast to a survey e total measures in force, is a European diplomat.

Over the past year, the regime called "civil" has continued to surprise: he freed many political prisoners, opened negotiations with ethnic rebels and organized the elections April 1. 

National League for Democracy (NLD) of Aung San Suu Kyi has won 43 seats out of 44 she was running, becoming the first opposition force in the country.

The process has been acclaimed by the international community.

The United States and announced Tuesday the lifting of sanctions prohibiting the export to Burma of certain financial services including a humanitarian, democratic, educational, social and health, sports or religious.

Over the past year, the EU has already made several symbolic gestures to encourage the democratization of the country. It suspended in April 2011 asset freezes and visa bans for 24 people including the chief diplomat. And 87 senior officials, including President Thein Sein received in February 2012 of a lifting of travel bans.

The head of European diplomacy Ashton must go to Burma itself from 28 to 30 April. She will meet President of Burma, members of the government and Aung San Suu Kyi.

The EU is also considering a resumption of its policy of development cooperation and, when possible, the establishment of a system of trade preferences, according to a diplomat.

On the one series to another. The Paris Saint-Germain ended its poor dynamics of four games without a victory by winning on home soil two goals to 1 against Olympique Marseille. Meanwhile, OM continues its downward spiral by recording its tenth defeat in 11 matches. The last successful Olympian league goes back to January 29 against Rennes. An eternity!

Yet the people of Marseilles were betting a lot on this game against PSG they had beaten 3-0 in the first leg November 27, 2011. Antoine Kombouare was then the coach of the capital, another era.

For now it's Carlo Ancelotti the real conductor of the PSG. And he proved that Sunday by setting up a team with no real striker; Nene, Menez and Pastore being the only assets of the offensive team in Paris .

Menez, scorer and man of the match

PSG, which began the game of the most beautiful way, realizing his domination with a first goal in the sixth minute of play on his left side, center Nene for Jallet missing its cover. Stroke of luck for Paris, the ball reaches the feet of Menez, who deceives Mandanda (1-0, 6th).

This opener has the gift of awakening the people of Marseilles and lull the Parisians, in the image of Pastore who once again has missed the meeting, missing just priesthood Does everything he did. OM therefore shows dangerous Amalfitano (27th), MBIA (37th) and Diarra (43rd), but three attempts will not find part of Sirigu. And at half time, it is a PSG dominated, leading to debates in Marseille muscular (yellow cards for Sissoko and Valbuena).

Ayew equalized for Marseille

The second period began well for PSG. Ménez full tumbling axis and serves perfectly Nene left side, but the Brazilian has a shot missed the target (55th). A golden opportunity to make the break ruined by Paris who gets punished logically 4 minutes later. Andre Ayew, lonely in the penalty area in Paris, took the head of an offering of Remy and wrong Sirigu (1-1, 59th).

The match is restarted … during two minutes. Because in the 61st minute Alex immediately restores the advantage of PSG's head on a corner taken by Nene. The OM will not have much enjoyed his equalizer.

Cheyrou lack equalizing

In the final minutes, Marseille would attempt to snatch the point of the tie, but will prove Sirigu still present on the head of Brandao, came into play a few minutes earlier instead Remy (80th). And when the goalkeeper beaten Paris seems, is the awkwardness that will prevent the equalization of Marseilles, as on this occasion Cheyrou, one in front of goal, which takes over (80th).

The exclusion of Sissoko in the 86th for a foul on Diarra will not change anything. Paris has demonstrated a cold realism (2 shots, 2 goals) had a very good move by winning at home to Marseille (2-1). Ancelotti's team returns to the tune of Montpellier in the top of Ligue 1 (2nd in goal difference). OM is the ninth for his 23 points in the PSG. A record!

The Marseilles might even lend a hand quite involuntary in Paris by winning Wednesday against Montpellier and thus prepare the best way the last installment of importance to the OM this season: the finals of the League Cup on Saturday against Lyon.

REUTERS - Under the sun that bathed the Parc des Princes on Sunday, Paris Saint-Germain had a salutary improvement against Sochaux, crushed 6-1, which allows the club to sweep all of a sudden the doubts raised ; s by his recent performances in Ligue 1.

Not content to treat their goal difference, the Parisians are repositioning themselves in the title race, now their two points behind Montpellier, who was content to watch the one goal against Valenciennes ( 1-0).

There are only five games left for both teams before the epilogue of the season. 

For Olympique Lyon, winner of Lorient 3-2 after leading 2-0 at Gerland, the challenge of the last five days is simple: get a ticket for Europe, and why not the Champions League.

Third place, which offers a back seat to the most prestigious European competition, remains in effect within the reach of Rhodaniens, who can thank Bafétimbi Gomis, who scored the victory in the 84th minute.

They remain six lengths of Lille, but watching from afar the fight between Paris and Montpellier.

In the war of nerves that both teams are engaged in distance, the capital club saw that he could build on its galaxy of stars, as Javier Pastore, Thiago Motta and Nene, author of a doubled, have each found the net. 

"The midfield did a good job defensively we have not had any problems. (…) Everything was fine, "welcomed coach Carlo Ancelotti at a press conference, without departing from its placid mine.

Even the excitement of his defense team did not have anything to worry: "I think it's not a problem to take a goal if we can score six. "

At kickoff, the pressure is high however, on the shoulders of his players, sentenced to win to stay in the wake of the Herault and behind Lille ..

But they quickly release the spirit with a goal from Javier Pastore in the sixth minute of play

This advantage does not last long. The PSG fans may even fear that their idols are fallen through after their score reduction Modibo Maiga, head operator of a bad output Salvatore Sirigu (12th) .

Sochaux, propitiation

But the onward march of the Parisians again in a few minutes.

At the 25th minute of play, the Brazilian Nene gets a free kick on the head of the former Intériste Thiago Motta, left free to move in full penalty area that diverts trajectory of the ball in the net sochaliens.

A new head this time that of Jeremy Menez (44th), allows PSG to regain the locker room with a comfortable lead, but obviously not enough for players eager to avenge the insult to the draw ; Auxerre seven days earlier (1-1). 

In fact, just ten minutes after the restart, Christophe Jallet tumbles down the hall right and center forwards who goes above and Teddy Richert was taken from the left by Nene (55th).

The Brazilian recurrence five minutes later (60th) before leaving the field to the cheers of the audience.

An old house in Paris, the defender Sylvain Armand, finally adds his name on the scoreboard in the final moments of the game (90 +2).

Hope for a new crossing of the curves at the top next week, Parisians will accomplish a mission much more difficult, since they will travel to Villeneuve d'Ascq Lille to face.

"All matches will be a final," warned Carlo Ancelotti.

Sochaux is expiatory victim figure of Paris burst of pride. In the struggle to maintain the club slipped to 19th place with 33 points, behind Ajaccio, 17th, who got the point of the tie against Nancy (0-0).

In Germany, Mein Kampf will rise from its very sulfurous ash. Bavaria - who has since the end of World War II the rights of the pamphlet written by the founder of Nazism Adolf Hitler - has decided to reprint it in 2015 . But not just any way: it will be annotated and commented upon by historians in order to "demystify and [the] back in context," said Tuesday Markus Söder, Bavarian Minister of Finance .

So far the Land of southern Germany had tried to ensure strict law prohibiting the publication of the book written in 1924 by the future Führer, while he was detained in a prison in Munich. So last January, Bavaria had obtained from the British publisher that McGee will not publish excerpts from "Mein Kampf" "on German soil.

The recent decision to republish the Bavarian prose Hitler was dictated by rights issues. Indeed, the infamous Nazi propaganda book must fall into the public domain late 2015. Bavaria was left holds the rights to the book because at his death, much of the fortune of Adolf Hitler was in Munich, the Bavarian capital. "We wanted to avoid at all costs 'Mein Kampf' is used by any publisher for purely mercenary," says Markus Söder.

"Mein Kampf" studied in school? Hence the idea of ​​entrusting the care at the Institute of Contemporary History in Munich to prepare an educational version of the pamphlet to "pull the rug from under the feet of the extreme right who might be tempted to take back the book, "says the historian Edith Raim German French daily Liberation, Thursday. This three year project and a budget of 500,000 euros should "show how Mein Kampf is indicative of his time and how Hitler goes beyond what people thought of his time, "says the specialist.

In this context, the German authorities of Judaism welcomed the approach. "This is a responsible approach to a very sensitive issue," acknowledged Dieter Graumann, President of the Central Council of German Jews, the German magazine Focus.

But this proposal of a "Mein Kampf teaching" has received a more cautious from the Bavarian faculty. The state wants Indeed, by 2016, introduce the study of the annotated version of "Mein Kampf" in German schools, intended for older students between 14 and 15 years. "Everyone knows that" Mein Kampf "is, it conveys the ideals of hatred and reading this book can have an unhealthy fascination on young and impressionable minds," laments Klaus Wenzel union president Bavarian Teachers, in an interview Wednesday with the German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung on the left. For him, "this is not the role of the school play with this kind of feeling."

Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika, 78, was taken to hospital unconscious Thursday, after suffering a cardiac arrest, officials said from hospital sources.

"He had a cardiac arrest, he is still unconscious, from 9 am" (0700 GMT), said an official of the hospital in the capital Lilongwe, on condition of anonymity.

President in 2004, comfortably re-elected in 2009, Mr. Mutharika is an economist by training who has worked for several international organizations including the World Bank.

His power was increasingly challenged in recent months, amid chronic shortages, including fuel and foreign currency, and while many opponents and foreign donors have criticized a authoritarian drift.

Manifestations of civil society had degenerated and turned into a riot in July 2011. Nineteen people had been killed by police.

The main opposition, the Committee for Public Affairs (CAP), a group of opposition figures and religious, had called in March the president to resign or surrender his mandate involved in a referendum. Harassed by the police, the group had taken refuge in a church, where the forces of order could not intervene.

Bingu wa Mutharika had addressed a plea of ​​inadmissibility.

Nearly a year and a half after sending its first warnings, illegal downloading has decreased in France and legal offers gain visibility, welcomes the 'Piracy in a paper survey released Tuesday, based on various data including his own.

"The comparison between the available sources reveals a clear downward trend in downloading peer-to-peer (P2P)," said Hadopi which in its fight against illegal downloading, focused on these peer-to-peer system where computers can share files.

Between October 2010 and December 2011, to 755.015 records of subscribers who received at least one recommendation, 95% of those receiving the first reminder can not be seen again blamed illegal behavior. This is the case of 92% of those receiving a second reminder, and 98% of those who received a third recommendation indicates Hadopi, who sees evidence that "the receiving a recommendation involves a change in behavior ".

In addition, 71% of subscribers in the third phase have contacted Hadopi, 25% of those in the second phase, and 6% in the first phase, and "most of these people die declares a commitment to make arrangements, "says the High Authority, which believes that the dialogue with the Hadopi" reinforces behavior change ".

A range of other data cited in this document are "evidence of a decline in P2P," added the Hadopi. According to Nielsen figures, the hearing sites offering links to files and peer-to-peer has dropped by about 17% in 2011. According to Peer Media Technologies, such provision illegal works on P2P networks in France fell by about 43% in 2011.

Parallel to the decline in illegal downloading, "nothing is no evidence that there was a delay to the massive use streaming technologies (for listening to music or watch streaming video on the internet, ie) or direct download ", also believes the Hadopi.

The audience measurement of these sites by Médiamétrie / Netratings in December 2010 and December 2011 "would tend to indicate a stability in the customs," she says. 

"At the same time, the diversity of legal offers gain visibility and some offers are good growth," said Hadopi, including "positive signals on the online music" .

Reuters - The first parliamentary elections in the post-Ben Ali should be held in March 2013, announced Saturday Lutfi Zaitoun, political adviser to Prime Minister Hamadi Jbeli.

"There is an agreement between the parties of the 'troika' power to establish a road map (for elections) in order to reassure the public as well as domestic and foreign investors . The date of March 20 has been advanced.

"It's not 100% sure and vote could take place several weeks earlier if we can close the drafting of the Constitution," he told Reuters.

Tunisians have appointed 23 October 2011, nine months after "the revolution of jasmine" that precipitated the downfall of President Zine Ben Ali, a constituent assembly dominated e by the moderate Islamists of al-Nahda (Renaissance).

This meeting is supposed to serve for one year, the time needed to draft a new Constitution.