Thursday, July 25, 2013
Africa Energy Developers Electrified by Obama Initiative
Power Africa Spurs Projects to End Energy Poverty
The Obama administration's Power Africa initiative promises to improve the lives of millions of people.
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Energy poverty is a global problem. Access to energy is crucial to meet basic household needs, deliver public services, and generate income.
Despite the efforts of the international community, less than 10 percent of Sub-Saharan rural households have access to electricity. Overall, the access rate is only about 29%.
Global Jihad Makes Syria Main Front
Foreign Fighter Phenomenon Worries EU Intelligence Agencies
Syria is the new Afghanistan.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Gold Conspiracy Theories Gain Currency
US Halts Egypt F-16 Delivery, Denies It's Punishing Regime
Egypt's military saves the nation from Islamism--acting with the overwhelming support of the Egyptian people--and the Obama administration reacts by halting fighter plane deliveries.
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Japan Likely to Seek Offensive Military Capability
Major Philosophical Shift Expected
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets After China Military Plane Intrudes
Al Qaeda Pouring into Syria, Linking With AQ in Sinai
Non-Islamist Rebel Leaders Targeted for Assassination
Threat to Israel Intensifies on Several Fronts
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Israel Protecting Eilat-Bound Planes From Sinai Islamists
US Edging Closer to Military Intervention in Syria
The Pentagon's top general has for the first time laid out specific options for overt military intervention in Syria while warning that any action could backfire.
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