Am 22. September stimmen die Bürger der Hansestadt Hamburg über den Rückkauf der Energie-Netze ab. Die bisherigen Betreiber Vattenfall und E.ON wehren sich kräftig gegen einen möglichen Verlust des einträglichen Geschäfts mit Strom und Gas, werden sich aber der Mehrheitsentscheidung fügen müssen.
Daily Archives: 12. Mai 2013
Crap Cannon: Israel sprays putrid liquid to control West Bank crowd
Israel has given the green light for the construction of a further 300 homes in a West Bank settlement.The number of eviction incidents has risen sharply since a new Israeli government, with even stronger opposition to a 2-state solution, took office in March. And the Israeli defense force are ready to use almost anything to back their governments orders, including special anti-riot measure called ‚Skunk‘.
White House evacuated
US Secret Service spokesman Max Milien says that at about 7am smoke was seen coming out of a mechanical room cupboard on the first floor.
Iran: Willing to take part in intl. conference about Syria
Salehi added that his country can serve as a mediator between the Syrian opposition and Bashar Assad‘s regime. However, the Iranian FM said that Iran has yet to receive an invitation to join the conference
Saudi may cancel ‘Huroob’ violation cases
Many Saudi Arabians have abused the law to exploit and harass workers sponsored by them. Thousands of workers from the Indian subcontinent, among them hundreds of Keralites, the Philippines and Indonesia are in Saudi Arabian prisons because of fraudulent reporting of jumping sponsorship.
Two Last-Minute Presidential Candidates in Iran Draw Strong Reactions
Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, a protégé of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and former President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, both signed up at the end of a five-day period for registration on Saturday, shocking their opponents who had bet on their preferred candidates being the only ones running in the June 14 election.
Earthquakes in Iran spark fears across the region
The epicentre of the earthquake was located some 20km deep inside the earth, some 207km to the northeast of Ras Al Khaimah, according to the NCMS. Tremors were, however, not felt anywhere in the UAE.
World sees through Israel’s facade of enlightenment
For more than two decades, under the cover of this fiction, Palestinians have engaged in internationally-sponsored ‘peace talks’ and other forms of dialogue, only to watch as Israel has continued to occupy, steal and colonise their land, and to kill and maim thousands of people with impunity.
Netanyahu in hot water over $127k mid-air sleeping chamber amid austerity protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has found himself wrapped in a blanket of controversy over his posh in-flight sleeping arrangements. It comes after reports that he and his wife had a $127,000 bedchamber custom-built for a flight to London.
The sum was tagged onto the $300,000 cost of chartering an El Al Boeing 767 to fly the couple to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s funeral last month, Israel’s Channel 10 television reported. Netanyahu’s aides and bodyguards were also present on the flight.
Israel grounds drone aircraft fleet after crash
Israel’s military has grounded a fleet of high altitude surveillance drones after one was downed over the Mediterranean Sea.
Shostakovich – Jazz Suite No. 1: III. Foxtrot – Part 3/3
Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Conductor: Dmitry Yablonsky
Ensemble: Russian State Symphony Orchestra
US police beat unarmed man to death in California
David Sal Silva, the 33-year-old father of four young children, died on May 9, shortly after a group of police officers beat him severely with batons.
Growing anger over American drones in Yemen
„Mrs. Michelle Obama: Tell us can your husband sleep after so many innocent people were killed by his drones?“ read a banner held by a Yemeni activist at a recent rally to protest increasing American drone strikes in Yemen.
Turkey says it won‘t be drawn into Syria conflict
Erdogan insists Syria is trying to drag Turkey into conflict; vows his country will not take part in ‚bloody quagmire,‘ but clarifies that ‚those who attack Turkey will be held to account‘
Protesters condemn BBC pro-royals bias
The protesters condemned the pro-royal atmosphere in the BBC carrying placards that read “You’re not the Palace PR Machine”, “Monarchy: a Monstrous Carbuncle on our Democracy” and “Report, Don’t Celebrate!”.
False Flag-O-Meter reaches the red zone: Why a government-orchestrated distraction event is highly likely to occur in the next 7 days
Just so you understand real history here, false flags are the primary way governments affect sweeping policy changes. They are acts of political theater played out for the purpose of causing enough real mayhem and carnage — and blaming the right culprits — so that the public will demand government action. This plays right into the hands of government which incessantly wants to concentrate power and destroy civil liberties. Every crisis that unfolds allows it to move one step closer to its goal of dictatorial police state control.
SEAL Team 6 Families Believe the 2011 Chinook Shootdown in Afghanistan was Planned
The August 6, 2011 Chinook shootdown in eastern Afghanistan is considered the worst loss of U.S. military life in the war-torn country since the Operation Red Wings in 2005. The crash killed all 38 people on board– twenty-five Navy SEALs, five U.S. Army National Guard and Army Reserve crewmen, seven Afghan commandos, one Afghan interpreter, and a U.S. military dog. For the families of the fallen special operations personnel, all they want is for Congress to investigate the tragic incident; but why is it so hard to make that happen?
Auerworld Festval 2013 ermöglichen
Ein Festival mit Geschichte und Zukunft erfindet sich neu: Die Schwarmfinanzierung gibt uns zum ersten mal seit 14 Jahren Unabhängigkeit und Planungssicherheit zugleich. Durch Deine Zusage haben wir schon Monate vor dem Festival Gewissheit, ob und in welcher Größe wir das Auerworld durchführen können. Damit wir uns in Zukunft noch entspannter am Weidenrutenpalast begegnen können.
Russia-Norway military exercisers begin in Barents Sea
A large anti-submarine ship The Vice-Admiral Kulakov on Saturday came out of the main base of the Northern Fleet – Severomorsk – to participate in the joint Norwegian-Russian naval exercises called Pomor 2013. Following the Russian ship, from Severomorsk went the frigate of the Norwegian naval forces The Helge Instad“, which had been there for a few days on a business trip. Thus, Pomor 2013 began in the Barents Sea, spokesman of the Northern Fleet Captain First Rank Vadim Serga told Itar-Tass.
Iranian Security Council Secretary Jalili to run for presidency
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Saeed Jalili, who is the country’s chief nuclear programme negotiator, confirmed his intention to run for presidency and filed an appropriate application on Saturday, May 11.
However Jalili made no comments regarding his political preferences.
PACE president to make official visit toTurkey
Jean-Claude Mignon, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), will make an official visit to Turkey on May 13-15.
First Nations don‘t count in Harper‘s Canada
One way to make a problem go away — at least temporarily — is to ignore it. It‘s also the way to make problems grow over time.
Fed queries Bloomberg over reporters‘ access to client data
Bloomberg LP customers, including the U.S. Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury, were examining on Saturday whether there could have been leaks of confidential information, even as the media company restricted its reporters‘ access to client data and created a position to oversee compliance in a bid to assuage privacy concerns.
Privacy Breach on Bloomberg’s Data Terminals
A shudder went through Wall Street on Friday after the revelation that Bloomberg News reporters had extracted subscribers’ private information through the company’s ubiquitous data terminals to break news.
Quebec to give land back to Mohawks
This may be the first time since Confederation that land has been given back to the Kahnawake Mohawks. The First Nation is in the preliminary stages of filing a 40,000 acre land claim with the federal government that dates back to the 17th century.
Fitschen gegen EZB: Deutsche-Bank-Chef fordert Ende der Niedrigzinsen
Grundsätzlich habe Europa zu viele Banken“, stellte Fitschen fest. Dass sich in Deutschland aktuell etliche Institute auf den Mittelstand als lukrative Kundschaft stürzen, berge „die Gefahr eines exzessiven Wettbewerbs“.
Warum eine “ständige Mitgliederversammlung” ein Problem und keine Lösung ist
Eine “ständige Mitgliederversammlung” (besser: “ständige Internet-Beschlussfassung”) geht an den oft beklagten Problemen von Bundesparteitagen (Ausschluss armer oder zeitlich verhinderter Piraten, Behandlung nur weniger Anträge, keine zeitnahe Positionierung zu Aktuellem) vorbei. Stattdessen schafft sie neue Probleme, die weit schwerer wiegen (z.B. viel weniger Partizipation, qualitativ minderwertige Beschlussflut, verfälschte Mehrheiten, Manipulationsrisiko, Verstoß gegen das Parteiengesetz), erst recht der in Bochum eingereichte Antrag (z.B. durch Klarnamenszwang, Dauerspeicherung des Abstimmungsverhaltens und demotivierende Super-Delegationen).
New EUCOM commander speaks about future of European partnerships
The newly appointed commander of U.S. European Command in Stuttgart speaks with reporters shortly after the change of command ceremony where former commander Adm. James Stavridis also retired.
Breedlove assumes command at EUCOM, Stavridis retires
But our strategic partners will remain centered here in Europe, because of NATO, because of that alliance, because of the geography of where Europe sits, because of the wonderful bases here that allow us to move forward, into the Levant, into Africa and into the near Middle East.”
“I have every confidence that he will represent the Air Force, EUCOM, and soon NATO, with honor, distinction and the highest standards of professionalism,” said Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, who presided over Friday’s ceremony.
United States European Command
The 1983 Unified Command Plan (UCP) transferred responsibility for the Middle East from EUCOM to a new combatant command, U.S. Central Command, but EUCOM retained responsibility for Israel, Lebanon and Syria
Breedlove to Assume Command of Eucom, NATO Command
Change-of-command ceremonies are expected take place next month at the Eucom headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, and at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium.
Exclusive: Turkish PM Erdogan: Syria has crossed red line, used chemical weapons
(10.05.) Turkey‘s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told NBC‘s Ann Curry in an exclusive interview that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons and missiles, and crossed President Obama‘s „red line“ long ago. Erdogan will meet with Obama on May 16 to discuss the evidence he claims to have.
Erdogan to receive highest state welcome during US visit
Erdogan will be greeted in double military honors on arrival in Washington next week.
The World Next Week: Erdogan Visits Obama, Israelis Celebrate Statehood, Palestinians Mark al-Nakba Day, the Arctic Council Convenes, and the Cannes Film Festival Begins
The World Next Week podcast is up. Bob McMahon and I discussed Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s trip to Washington, Israel’s National Day, Palestine’s al-Nakba, the Arctic Council meeting, and the Cannes Film Festival.
Information Minister: Turkey Bombings Terrorist Act Condemned by All Standards
Information Minister, Omran al-Zoubi, stressed that the bombings which rocked al-Rihaniya city in Turkey are a terrorist act that is condemned by all human and moral standards, offering condolences to the Turkish people for the martyrs and wishing recovery for the injured.
Pyongyang slams ‚reckless‘ arrival of USS Nimitz for S. Korea war games
North Korea has decried “blackmail” and “provocation” in the arrival of the US aircraft carrier group Nimitz to its southern neighbor. The warships will take part in joint exercises with South Korea, as tensions in the peninsula run high.
Koala Photo Shows Forest Destroyed By Loggers, Animal‘s Heartbreak After Losing Home
This koala had the worst day ever.
The little guy wandered back to his home in New South Wales, Australia last week only to find it had been cut down and chipped by logging operations. A volunteer with WIRES, a rescue operation licensed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, said the koala had been sitting on top of the wood pile for over an hour looking confused, the Daily Telegraph reported.
EURO-KAPITALISMUS: Die “Offshore Leaks” und die “notleidenden Banken”
Vor unseren Augen spielt sich eine vom paneuropäischen Parteien-Kartell des Bundestages mit- und vorgetragene abscheuliche Farce ab. Alldiweil, mit dem Applaus des Publikums, da hapert es irgendwie. Denn das soll bezahlen. Und nicht zu knapp.
Beleuchten wir also wieder einmal eine sowohl ausgesucht plumpe wie abscheuliche Schmierenkomödie von Staatsschauspielern, die schließlich auch von irgendwas leben müssen.
Schuldenkrise: Slowenien beschließt hartes Sparpaket
(09.05.) Die Regierung in Ljubljana verkauft 15 Staatsunternehmen und erhöht die Umsatzsteuer.
Sparpolitik: Bundesbank-Chef tadelt Frankreich
(09.05.) Die EU-Kommission hat Frankreich gerade mehr Zeit gegeben, um das Haushaltsdefizit in den Griff zu bekommen. Doch nun erhöht Bundesbank-Präsident Jens Weidmann den Druck auf Paris: „Das ist für mich kein Sparen“, sagte der Deutsche.
Germany pushing for faster reform in euro zone: magazine
BERLIN – Germany wants further reforms and savings in crisis-hit euro zone states, according to a report obtained by German magazine Spiegel
Germany‘s mixed messages cloud future of EU banking union
In June last year, European Union leaders made a great fanfare of committing to ‚banking union‘, a three-step plan to shore up the region‘s 8,000 banks and prevent a repeat of the debt and financial crisis.
Eleven months on, deep cracks have emerged in the visions member states have of the scheme…
Cyprus bailout highlights need for banking union: Asmussen
The bailout of Cyprus shows how urgently the euro zone needs to establish a banking union to break the negative feedback loop between weak banks and governments, European Central Bank Executive Board member Joerg Asmussen said on Wednesday.
foodsharing – Lebensmittel teilen statt wegwerfen
Was ist foodsharing?
www.foodsharing.de soll eine Internet-Plattform werden, die Privatpersonen, Händlern und Produzenten die Möglichkeit gibt, überschüssige Lebensmittel kostenlos anzubieten oder abzuholen. Über www.foodsharing.de kann man sich auch zum gemeinsamen Kochen verabreden um überschüssige Lebensmittel mit Anderen zu teilen, statt sie wegzuwerfen.
Former PM Declares Victory in Pakistan
With independents and small parties eager to back a winner, this showing would make it easy for Mr. Sharif to form the next government of the world‘s fifth largest democracy.
Pakistan elections: Imran Khan faces ultimate test in governing Taliban stronghold
In a telephone conversation with AFP, Taliban spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan said the insurgents would first „wait till political parties form their government in centre and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa“ before announcing their policy
Vicious Cycle: Thousands in Ohio too poor to pay debts, jailed with no trial
The American Civil Liberties Union is warning the US public against being bogged down in too much debt.
Erfolgreiche Elbblockade gegen Vattenfall
Mehr als 20 Schiffe beteiligten sich gestern an der Elbblockade gegen das Klimakillerkraftwerk Moorburg. Auch das ROBIN WOOD Floß war dabei: “Moorburg muss gestoppt werden!” lautete die Botschaft.
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) void and organs of the EU without power to act since 01.05.2013 ? – The application has been filed !
It has happened. At the 01.05.2013, the insertion of art. 136 par. 3, which consists of 2 sentences, into the Treaty on the Funtioning of the European Union has been enacted, after Czechya as the last EU member state has ratified it. The first sentence enables mechanisms for the strengthening of the „financial stability“ of the financial sector (also misleadingly called „stability of the Euro currency area as a whole“) in the euro currency area, among them particularly those for the „European Financial Mechaism“ („Greece Support“, EFSM, EFSF, and ESM) and for the EU economic government (tightened Stability and Growth Pact, Imbalance Procedure, and Budgetary Surveillance).
Rosa Luxemburg über die “Vereinigten Staaten von Europa”: “Eine imperialistische Mißgeburt”
In ihrem vor über hundert Jahren erschienenen Essay “Friedensutopien” äußerte sich die Sozialdemokratin Rosa Luxemburg über ein bereits damals in ihrer Partei, der S.P.D., umgehendes Gespenst: die “Vereinigten Staaten von Europa”. Geschrieben drei Jahre vor Ausbruch des 1. Weltkriegs, nach einer Phase von 40 Jahren Frieden in Mitteleuropa, lesen sich die Worte der Sozialdemokratin und Sozialistin nicht nur wie eine Abrechnung mit der heutigen “Europäischen Union” des Jahres 2013, sondern auch mit der gesamten Kaste der etablierten und damit paneuropäisch-imperialistischen Parteien explizit in Deutschland, mit der von der damaligen “Partei des Demokratischen Sozialismus” P.D.S. und Dr. Gregor Gysi in 2004 mitbegründeten “Europäischen Linken”, mit deren später in 2007 in der Republik geschaffenen Ableger “Die Linke”, mit deren einflussreichen Finanzierungsträger Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, sowie mit der paneuropäisch-imperialistischen Linken in Deutschland, die sich selbst als marxistisch bezeichnet und deren Bodentruppen heute in Berlin ihre “Marx is Muss”-Konferenz 2013 beendet.
For Britain, Better to Stay Put in E.U.
Quitting the European Union would be bad for Britain. Membership in even an unreformed Union would be better than a “Brexit.” Quitting would mean either not having access to the common market — at a huge cost to the economy — or second-tier membership.
European Union‘s poorest country Bulgaria votes in tense election
Former bodyguard and ex-premier Boyko Borisov‘s conservative GERB party is expected to win the most votes, even though the biggest demonstrations in 16 years forced his government to resign only three months ago.
EU moving toward ban of Hezbollah military wing
The EU plans to endorse the UK’s model of proscribing Hezbollah’s military wing as a terror entity while permitting the Shi’ite Lebanese group’s political arm to operate as a legal organization, sources well-versed in the inner workings of EU discussions on the matter told The Jerusalem Post last week.
Britain launches new drive to lift EU arms ban on Syria
The government has launched a push to have the European Union‘s arms embargo on Syrian rebels lifted, saying doing so would strengthen the moderate opposition and ensure the EU could respond to any chemical weapons attack.
US and EU can‘t leave Israel to confront Syria threat alone
“How did you do it?” Pentagon officials asked their Israeli counterparts after Iraq’s Osirak nuclear site was destroyed in 1981.