Hoeven‘s Amendment 494 to the 2013 budget resolution passed Friday evening by a vote of 62 to 37. The amendment puts the Senate on record for the first time in support of the Keystone XL, the 1,700 mile pipeline that would carry tar sands from Canada to oil refineries in Texas.
Daily Archives: 24. März 2013
Diplomat was banned from talking about Dr David Kelly when giving evidence at Iraq Inquiry
A former British diplomat has revealed he was ‘warned’ by the senior civil servant running the Iraq Inquiry not to mention the late biological weapons expert Dr David Kelly when giving evidence.
Widerstand gegen geplante Saatgut-Aufbereitungsanlage von Monsanto
Die Angst vor Umweltschäden bei den BewohnerInnen ist allgegenwärtig und die Gemeinde versucht über die Bürgervereinigung Malvinas im Kampf für das Leben (Asamblea Malvinas en Lucha por la Vida) den Fortgang des Baus der Anlage zu verhindern.
Saudi Arabia ‘threatens to ban’ Skype, WhatsApp, other instant messaging apps
The Saudi Arabian government has threatened to ban the use of instant messaging applications because of failure to control them, Saudi media reveal. It comes a month after the minister for media and culture confirmed censorship of Twitter.
US Sec. of State tells Iraq to close airspace for Iranian planes ‘with Assad aid’
“It’s ironic given that Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, who are America’s strategic allies, have been the ones responsible for the bloodshed in Syria through their support for Syrian militants in the form of weapons, cash and Islamist fighters.. And they are the ones, who have blood on their hands and they should be in the International Criminal Court,” Papadopolous stressed.
No Matter Outcome, Cyprus Crisis Is Blow to Business
“We went from paradise to hell in a minute,” said Keith Lalonde, Avid Life Media’s top executive here. He recounted the cellphone call he got from his financial adviser a week ago Saturday while strolling under a bright sun on Limassol’s fine white beach.
Cyprus Popular Bank lowers daily withdrawal limit to 100 euros
Popular Bank Spokesman Costas Archimandrites confirmed to Cyprus News Agency that the bank has set the new limit, previously standing at 260 euros per day.
A Tale of Two Londons
Who really lives at One Hyde Park, called the world’s most expensive residential building? Its mostly absentee owners, hiding behind offshore corporations based in tax havens, provide a portrait of the new global super-wealthy.
‘Money won’t support people in Cyprus, it will support banks’ – German economist
Cyprus must raise US$7.5 billion before Monday to secure a $13billion loan from the EU and IMF. The debt-laden island faces pressure to downsize its banking sector. German economist Harry Bean told RT why Berlin insists Cyprus stop being a tax haven.
“Cyprus model not functioning” claims tax heaven Germany, one of the many in EZ
Germany: 9th on tax heaven global map
D. H. Lawrence nach 100 Jahren unzensiert: die unbekannte Seite des Dichters
Der britische Autor, der nur vierundvierzig Jahre alt wurde, erfährt eine späte Rehabilitierung mit der Herausgabe seiner Kriegsgedichte
Kentucky governor vetoes bill that would ‘make discrimination legal’
“I value and cherish our rights to religious freedom and I appreciate the good intentions of House Bill 279 and the members of the General Assembly who supported this bill to protect our constitutional rights to practice our religion,” Beshear said in a statement. “However, I have significant concerns that this bill will cause serious unintentional consequences that could threaten public safety, health care, and individuals’ civil rights.”
Leader of Western-backed Syrian rebel group steps down
Al-Khatib’s spokesman could not be reached for further comment, but al-Khatib has often used his personal Facebook page to release statements.
Teck Coal facing serious water pollution in Elk Valley
Teck Coal Ltd. is facing a massive pollution problem in the Elk Valley, where a metal-like element known as selenium is leaching out of mine sites and collecting in the eggs of fish, frogs and water birds.
Propagandaphrase im Dienste von Hartz-IV
Wenn Begriffe wie „Deutschland“ und „Wir“ zu Rauswurf-Begriffen werden, stellt das keine Petitesse mehr dar, sondern ist von äußerster Bösartigkeit. Es ist Menschenausgrenzung, die sich sehr leise vollzieht und gerade deshalb so effektiv funktioniert. Mir scheint, wir sollten mit geschärfter Aufmerksamkeit hineinhören in diese Welt der „Nebensächlichkeiten“.
Colm McCarthy: Shocking treatment of Cyprus has exposed eurozone‘s inherent flaws
The Cypriot crisis provides two reasons to be jealous of those EU countries which chose to remain outside the eurozone.
Why Europe‘s Response to the Cyprus Crisis Has Been Ineffectual
It‘s stymied by events that took place decades ago—including World War 2 and the rise of Hitler.
Analysis: „Lex Cyprus“ will set precedents for closer EU union
„Lex Cyprus“ will likely be a template for future bailouts, bank resolution and the protection – or not – of creditors and depositors, even if euro zone leaders swear on the bones of saints, as they did for Greece, that this is a unique case.
Rechenschaftsberichte belegen intransparente Parteienfinanzierung
Die Bundestagsverwaltung veröffentlichte gestern die Rechenschaftsberichte der Parteien für das Jahr 2011. Die Berichte offenbaren erneut gravierende Regulierungslücken bei der Transparenz der Parteienfinanzierung.
Zypern: Der “Europäischen Union” geht es nur um Unterwerfung und Zerstörung
Nikosia: Heute darf im zweiten Anlauf das Parlament von Zypern der “Zwangsabgabe” von Bank-Kunden an die Banken und ihre Raubritter zu Brüssel und Berlin doch noch zustimmen.
IIF says Eurogroup decision violated EU law
Hung Tran, the First Deputy Managing Director of the IIF, told Phileleftheros newspaper in Nicosia that the decision to impose a haircut on Cypriot bank accounts was “a bad decision,” as it affected the guaranteed deposits of up to 100,000 euros.
Thousands of Cypriot bank workers stage a march in Nicosia
Later on they marched to the Ministry of Finance, where negotiations were taking place between Cypriot officials and the Troika team with a view to reach an agreement for a Cyprus bailout.
Cyprus bailout goes down to the wire
Bank workers in Cyprus threaten to strike over fears for their jobs as the government races to seal an 11th-hour bailout deal with the European Union. Sarah Charlton reports
Im Machtkampf mit Russland: Europa droht Zypern mit Bankrott
EU-Politiker versuchen, ihren Angriff auf Zypern als populäre Maßnahme hinzustellen: als ein Versuch, die auf Zypern gebunkerten Milliardenvermögen russischer Oligarchen zu besteuern. Das ist ein zynischer Betrug.
This time it is different: euro exit could be Cyprus‘s only way out
And never before has Germany appeared so determined to make an example of a eurozone country, all the way to the euro exit, unless it does what it is told.
Cypriot parliament postpones debate on deposit levy
The Cypriot parliament has postponed a debate on legislation imposing a levy on bank deposits until after a Eurogroup meeting in Brussels on Sunday, parliament sources said on Saturday.
Obama spricht in Israel vom Frieden und bereitet den Krieg vor
US-Präsident Barack Obama erklärte am Donnerstag in einer Rede in Jerusalem, die USA würden Israel bedingungslos unterstützen, und wiederholte seine Kriegsdrohungen gegen Syrien und den Iran.
Netzpolitischer Wochenrückblick: KW 12
Diese Woche war keine gute für die Netzpolitik: Das Gesetz zur Neuregelung der Bestandsdatenauskunft wurde beschlossen, die Bundesregierung will mit dem E-Government-Gesetz u.a. De-Mail als Möglichkeit für die Behördenkommunikation vorschreiben und es gab keine Mehrheit im Bundesrat gegen das Leistungsschutzrecht.
Sparer werden auch ohne Konto-Zugriff in ganz Europa enteignet
Zyperns Parlament wird vermutlich am Sonntagabend eine Zwangsabgabe auf alle Konto-Beträge ab 100.000 Euro beschliessen – und der Aufschrei ist überall laut und vernehmlich. Das ist um so erstaunlicher, als die Sparer in Europa und den USA jetzt schon seit mehr als zwei Jahren laufend enteignet werden, ohne dass das vernehmlichen Protest ausgelöst hätte. Stichwort: negative Realzinsen.
Deutschland: Vermögen – für viele unerreichbar!
Die Daten der Bundesbank, aus der Studie „Private Haushalte und Ihre Finanzen“ (PHF), zeigen ganz klar die enorme Schere bei der Vermögensverteilung in Deutschland und das die Mehrheit der privaten Haushalte an der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und den Exporterfolgen Deutschlands nicht partizipiert.
Giant ALMA Radio Telescope in Chile: Inauguration Day (Photos)
ALMA, a new radio telescope array, is built high up in the Chilean Atacama desert, at an altitude of 16,400 feet (5,000 meters).
Protesters rally against tar sands oil
The Utah Tar Sands Resistance joined with other local environmental groups outside of the Chevron Refinery on Saturday to protest tar sands oil refining and expansions in Utah.
Chinese Leader Vows Stronger Military Ties With Russia
Xi Jinping, who is on a three-day visit to Russia – his first foreign visit since becoming Chinese president last week, met on Saturday with the Russian military leadership in the Russian Armed Forces‘ Operational Command Center.
Wakefield awaits arrival of Nishiyuu First Nations walkers
More than 200 First Nations youth and companions were expected to arrive in Wakefield, Que., this afternoon as the Nishiyuu Walkers near the end of their 1,300-kilometre trek.
25 disturbing facts about psych drugs, soldiers and suicides
25) Dr. Bart Billings, a retired Army Colonel and former military psychologist, refers to psychiatric drugs as a „chemical lobotomy“ for soldiers.
People of Cyprus: Follow the Vikings!
When the banks of the Sweden, Norway and Iceland went out of control, the people refused to bail them out, and the economies of all three countries were the better for it. Instead of allowing themselves to be bullied by international investors represented by the IMF and the European Union, the Cypriots who are facing a similar crisis today might want to learn from the Viking example.
‚There is no right to protest‘ – Montreal police deny Charter rights
„This is approaching absurdist comedy“ tweeted Montreal Gazette reporter Christopher Curtis Friday night, trapped in a police kettle from which Montreal‘s finest inexplicably refused to release him as his deadline approached.
„Did they really, actually arrest Anarchopanda????“ replied well known Québécoise pundit Josée Legault.
Supreme Court decision brings renewed vigour in fight against the TPP
Have you ever bought an electronic device or book and then sold it on Craigslist, eBay, or at a yard sale? Recently, big media conglomerates fought to have the Supreme Court allow them to lock down our rights to utilize the content and services we own. They were trying to make it impossible for us to lend, sell, give away, or trash a copy of a copyrighted work that we lawfully own without first asking permission of the copyright holder – who would have had the right to refuse! The same provisions exist in the leaked drafts that we’ve obtained of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an extreme and secretive trade agreement that could fine you just for clicking on a link.