Floods in northern and northeastern Brazil have been deprived of a roof over their heads for more than 30 thousand people. The most difficult situation in the state of Maranhão, which accounted for nearly all victims, showed statistics circulated on Thursday by civil protection staff.

As the TV channel Vesti, there is evidence of two dead and five injured. In 15 cities declared a state of emergency. The level of the river Mearim rose to 6.5 meters, it sank all the surrounding areas. Difficult situation in the state of Amazonas, where the current flood has all chances to become the most serious over the past half century. » More: More than 30 thousand people have been deprived of homeless flood victims in Brazil at Debt Help

Apple

Net profit in the second quarter of this fiscal year grew by 15% to 1.2 billion dollars, thanks to a doubling of iPhone sales and lower cost components. Contrary to the expectations of analysts, the company demonstrated resilience in the crisis, even in the absence of director Steve Dzhobsa, which should return to work at the end of June after a five hospitals.

Net profit of the company during the second quarter of fiscal year (ended March) increased by 1, 21 billion dollars (U.S. $ 1,33 per share), up to 15% more than a year ago to 1.04 billion dollars (U.S. $ 1,16 per share). Quarterly sales rose by 8% to 8.16 billion U.S. Meanwhile, analysts expect that the crisis would undermine the financial health of the company, whose products is more expensive most competing models. Concern for the quarterly results caused by the fact that the Director of Apple, Steve Dzhobs spent on the five-hospital, in January, did not participate in the operational management of the company. As a result, analysts predicted the first six years of decline in business performance company, compared to the previous year: income level of $ 1.09 per share, with revenue of 7.96 billion U.S.

«Despite the difficult economic environment in which have to wage biznec, we were able to show the best ever results for «ferial» quarter », – said findirektor Apple Peter Oppenhaymer. Sales of iPhone in the first quarter increased by 123% to 3.79 million tubes, and brought Apple 2,2 billion year ago, the popular smartphone officially sold only in six countries, now – at 81. Since the first version of the phone in 2007 has already sold 21 million tubes. » More: «Yabloko» nalilos and without Dzhobsa at Debt Help

At the UN Conference on Racism in Geneva on 21 April, it was prematurely made a closing statement the forum. The document was approved under the simplified procedure, without a vote, the Deutsche Welle.

Over 3 before the end of three being held in Geneva, UN Conference on racism members of the forum on Tuesday, April 21, suddenly and without a vote, adopted a final statement of the meeting. As reported, an official of the UN, none of the countries participating in the conference, not opposed this document.

Browsers in this regard suggests that the final declaration was adopted because of concerns that the document in the course of further discussions may be modified. » More: UN Conference on Racism prematurely approved the final document at Debt Help

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ATHENS, April 23 – RIA Novosti, Alexei Bogdanovsky . The wife of the Prime Minister of Greece on Wednesday has provided first aid to the journalist, lishivshemusya feeling in her presence, Cypriot television reported.

Natasha Karamanli accompanies her husband, head of the Greek Cabinet Ministers Costas Karamanlis, in a two-day official visit in Cyprus.

Together with First Lady of Cyprus Karamanli attended on Wednesday the Archaeological Museum of Nicosia. » More: Wife of the Prime Minister of Greece was the first journalist to help at Debt Help

Airlines Japan Airlines (JAL) has asked the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) on a loan of 200 billion yen ($ 2 billion). As is evident from the statement issued yesterday by a leading Japanese airline, the funds necessary for the «crisis of funding» in response to the growing losses of the Company. Rather, the decision DBJ will be positive, as the Government was against the backdrop of growing economic crisis increases financial support for major national companies.

At the end of 2008 fiscal year, which in Japan ended March 31, 2009, JAL expects losses of 63 billion yen ( 630 million dollars). The main cause of financial difficulties is a fall in demand for air travel, especially on international flights. The company representatives said they were doing everything necessary to reduce costs, but revenues are falling faster JAL.

DBJ proceeded to the consideration of the application, but details have not yet been reported. «DBJ is already a major lender JAL (as of March 2008 – 284 billion yen). Last DBJ has provided carrier credit in the amount of 90 billion yen in 2003-2004, played out against the background of SARS in Asia, – the expert told RBC daily Economist Intelligence Unit Gerard Walsh. – In accordance with the funding crisis DBJ can provide loans amounting to a total of 1 trillion yen at low rates to companies that are experiencing serious shortages of funds ». According to analysts, the application JAL is likely to be approved by the Bank, although it is not yet clear, in whole or in part. » More: Japan Airlines requests refueling at Debt Help