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Arctic: The next resource battleground?

Double damage: Environmental and geopolitical implications from melting ice “ As members from Arctic countries meet for talks in Canada, there are growing concerns that the global push for fossil fuels could turn the Arctic into the next 'resource battleground' as governments try and cash in on any potential energy deposits in the region.” “ As global resources become increasingly scarce, there is a growing thought that countries with land claims and access to the Arctic will further increase exploration in the hope of finding new, untapped resources. As a result, many of the countries have experienced an increase in espionage activities in their Arctic regions.” “ So far, the threat of conflict over the Arctic has been fairly limited, with most accessible resources falling within undisputed national boundaries. However, security analysts suggest the risk of conflict lies further ahead, because as more ice melts in the Arctic, it may uncover signi

Ukraine Crisis : US envoy tweets ‘Russian BUKs in Ukraine’ with pic of Moscow show

Propaganda as usual “ US ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt has claimed that Russia’s military is continuing to expand its presence in eastern Ukraine. As for proof, Pyatt posted a two-year-old picture of an air defense system from an air show near Moscow.” “ Twitter users lashed out at Pyatt’s post – which he wrote in Ukrainian – implying that the diplomat deliberately used a fake image. This is not the first time Pyatt was caught posting seemingly deceptive images on his Twitter account. Last September, he was showing off the ongoing US-Kiev military exercises in Ukraine. The pictures he provided turned out to be outdated.” “ In a more recent incident, Pyatt posted on Twitter what he said were satellite photos proving there are Russian artillery systems stationed near the town of Lomuvatka, Ukraine, about 20 kilometers northeast of Debaltsevo.” http://rt.com/news/252545-ukraine-fake-russian-missiles-pyatt/

250415 - Interesting "details" ...

globinfo freexchange Apart from the statements war between the Greek government and Greece's lenders, it seems that the "emperor" Draghi is sending his "paper" on time, at least until now, to prevent bank-runs. It is certain that the eurocrats already examined various scenarios, but in reality they have no idea of what will actually happen in case of Grexit, or, Grexident. According to the website crashonline.gr, a special transport plane arrived on 22/4, 14:00 Greece time, loaded with cash. The special aircraft of EuroAtlantic Cargo arrived at Eleftherios Venizelos airport and two trucks were loaded with the cash. High security measures were taken inside and outside the airport. ( http://bit.ly/1zRG41V ) According to the previous similar report by the website, the same happened on 20th January, a few days before the national elections of 25th January, with a transport plane of the Star Air company. ( http://bit.ly/1Oiziy8 ) I

UN: 115 children among 551 dead during the Saudi attack on Yemen so far

“ Saudi Arabia launched 10 airstrikes on the Yemeni town of Aden on Friday, days after it announced an end to its operation against Houthi militia forces. Heavy fighting in the capital, Sanaa, also killed 15 people, tribal sources told Reuters.” “ Violent clashes continued between Shiite Houthis and local militias in the towns of Aden, Taiz, and al-Dhala.” “ An estimated 551 people, including 115 children, have been killed since Saudi Arabia launched 'Operation Decisive Storm' against the Houthis on March 26, according to the UN.” http://rt.com/news/line/2015-04-24/#86741

Definite : Argentina chooses camp towards liberation from the money market tyranny

“ Russia and Argentina signed agreements which amounted to an 'all-encompassing strategic partnership' during Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's visit to Moscow.” “ Russia and Argentina signed a number of deals on developing hydroelectric, nuclear and fossil-based energy and announced intentions to use each other's currencies in trade . The memorandums are a massive breakthrough for economic relations between Russia and Argentina. [...] Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner said the two sides agreed to conduct thorough consultations on using national currencies in trade calculations instead of US dollars .” “ ... Russia will provide Argentina with access to Russian nuclear power technology. The deal will be prepared by the end of the year. The head of Russian nuclear power plant company Rosatom declined to give an estimate to the deals, saying that one bloc costs 'billions of dollars.'” “ Russian ene