Thursday, 25 July 2013


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


Backwardation fuels speculation and suspicion.

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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 is reacting to China's foreign policy and military buildup.


 

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets After China Military Plane Intrudes


Tensions between Japan and China are escalating.

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Al Qaeda Pouring into Syria, Linking With AQ in Sinai

Non-Islamist Rebel Leaders Targeted for Assassination

Threat to Israel Intensifies on Several Fronts


Syria has become a magnet for Al Qaeda.


Tuesday, July 23, 2013

 

Israel Protecting Eilat-Bound Planes From Sinai Islamists


The Islamist uprising in the Sinai peninsula is a major security threat. 

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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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