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New Princess Maxima Book a “Festival of Errors”

A book about Dutch Crown Princess Maxima has been called by critics to be a “festival of errors.” maxima1

The book, written by two Argentinian journalists, claims to be about the life of the Argentinian born Maxima before she married Crown Prince Willem-Alexander in 2002.

Instead, the Netherlands Press Association has counted nearly 50 errors in the book.

The media has condemned the authors, Gonzalo Alvarez Guerrero and Soledad Ferrari, saying they made up conversations, and relied on unreliable translations.

One of the numerous mistakes in the book – which claims to be have never before revealed facts about the Princess – is the name of Maxima’s college, the residence of Willem-Alexander, has the Prince abdicate a throne he never occupied, and gets dates and people mixed up.

It also gives the wrong information concerning Maxima and Willem’s wedding.

According to the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, in the author’s introduction they write, “The real Máxima is much more interesting than the limits which was coined by the tabloid press.”

Royal Controversy at Arab Summit

Arab leaders gathered in Doha, Qatar Monday for their annual summit. It is a time where the leaders discuss issues concerning them and their people. qatar-emir-bashir

But this summit had two controversies swirling around it. One was the acceptance of Sudan President Omar al-Bashir by the leaders, despite him being wanted by the International Criminal Court. The second was Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi condemning Saudi King Abdullah.

When Bashir stepped off the plane in Doha, he was welcomed by Emir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani. The Emir shook Bashir’s hand and kissed his cheek. The two leaders later had coffee together.

Even U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon was present for the Arab Summit.

“Sudan is a member of the United Nations while the International Criminal Court is an independent judicial body, which does not prevent the United Nations from dealing with Sudan,” a UN official explained to the AFP.

President Bashir is wanted by the ICC for encouraging the atrocities in Darfur. During the summit itself, leaders voiced support for him.

Mideast Qatar Arab SummitBashir thanked the summit, saying the warrant issued against him “targets Sudan’s national unity” and promised action to solve Sudan’s problems. “We will try to do all we can to realize peace in all Sudan,” he said.

But one notable Arab leader did not receive full support, and that was King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. He was blasted by Libya’s Muammar Gadhafi, who called him a “British product and American ally.”

When the Qatari emir tried to quiet him, the Libyan leader and current Africa Union chairman insisted he be allowed to speak.

“I am an international leader, the dean of the Arab rulers, the king of kings of Africa and the imam (leader) of Muslims, and my international status does not allow me to descend to a lower level,” Gadhafi said.

Gadhafi, who is known for his unpredictable behavior, then got up and walked out of the summit hall. A Libyan delegate said he went to an Islamic museum in Doha for a tour.

Mexican President Receives Royal Welcome in U.K.

After spending the last couple of weeks welcoming royals to his country, Mexican President Felipe Calderon got his chance to be welcomed by royalty during an official visit. britain-mexico

This one was for his four day visit to the United Kingdom, and his host was none other but Queen Elizabeth II.

Pomp and pagentary were displayed for Calderon, and his wife Margarita Zavala, as they watched the ceremony from Buckingham Palace with the British sovereign and her husband, Prince Philip.

A fabulous state dinner is also scheduled later tonight.

During his visit, President Calderon will meet with Prime Minister Gordon Brown. He will also address both houses of Parliament.

Later this week, he will go to Scotland to meet with leaders of the oil sector.

This is first time a Mexican leader has been on an official visit to Great Britain since 1985.

Russia Welcomes Dubai Ruler

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum is spending two days on an official visit to Russia. He arrived Monday morning in Moscow, and was greeted by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, whom invited the Dubai ruler. russia-dubai

Sheikh Mohammed will hold talks with the Russian President on bilateral relations and new avenues of cooperation in all fields, especially the economic, cultural, tourism and technological sectors.

They will also discuss regional and international developments and other issues of mutual interest.

The arrival of the Dubai ruler – and vice president of the United Arab Emirates – in Russia comes as news of a Chechen rebel was assassinated in Dubai this weekend.

Neither the Sheikh or Medvedev made any comments about the incident.