Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Jordan and Damascus attack Turkey if they participate in military intervention

Syria will strike not only Israel, but also Jordan and Turkey if they participate in the US-led military intervention, said Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Al Mekdad. In an interview with the newspaper "The Wall Street Journal ', Al Mekdad warned of the consequences of a U.S. attack against Syria. He said that Damascus will strike not only to Israel but also to neighboring Syria, Jordan and Turkey, if they participate in an international military operation led by the United States.



"Once war starts no one can control what will happen. Believe that any attack on Syria will certainly result in chaos in the region, if not beyond," said the vice chancellor. He also said that military action would strengthen extremist rebel groups linked to al Qaeda. Al Mekdad called U.S.  To dialogue. "We hope that the U.S. representatives exercise wisdom, listen to the voice of justice and flee from provocative actions.

We love the people of America, there is millions of Americans of Arab origin, even Syrians, and we do not want war with the United States", said the diplomat, who served as his country's envoy to the UN in New York from 2003-2006. According to Al Mekdad, the  decision  of Barack Obama to postpone a military operation does not change anything for Syria and called his statements " maneuver political and media "whose sole purpose is to gain time. According to the Syrian senior U.S. President is "indecisive and confused".

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Obama plans to help Syrian rebels

 U.S. President Barack Obama said Tuesday he is confident that Congress will vote in favor of U.S. military action in Syria, saying Washington had a broader plan to help the rebels to defeat the forces of President Bashar al-Assad. During a meeting with congressional leaders at the White House, Obama called for a quick vote in Congress and reiterated that the U.S. plan will be limited in scale and not repeat the protracted wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. "What we are expecting is somewhat limited’s proportionate. Degrade Assad capabilities, "said Obama.       


"Meanwhile, we have a broader strategy that will allow us to enhance the capabilities of the opposition," he added. Obama expressed his willingness to answer all the concerns of legislators on the request for authorization to use force that the White House sent to Congress. Moreover, Russia raised the alarm on Tuesday after detecting the release of two "ballistic objects in the Mediterranean Sea, but later said that Israel had carried out a missile test together with the United States.

There were no reports of any missile attack against Syria. Syrian Government sources said the missile fell into the sea without damage and there were no explosions in the capital Damascus, according to Russian news agencies’ first Russian news agencies on the pitch altered the financial markets because the United States has been preparing a possible military offensive in Syria after an alleged chemical attack made by the Syrian government in its war with rebels trying to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad.      

But the Israeli Defense Ministry said it had tested a missile, used as a target for a missile defense system funded by the United States, at 09:15 local time (0615 GMT), about the same time that the Russian radar detected the launch. "Trajectory of these objects goes from the middle of the sea Mediterranean to the eastern part of the Mediterranean coast, "said the spokesman of the Russian Defense Ministry, as quoted by Interfax. Spokesman said the launch was detected by a radar station in Armavir early warning near the Black Sea, which is designed to detect missiles from Europe and Iran. did not say who was the author of the release or if an impact is detected, although the RIA news agency quoted a source from the "state structures" in Syria saying that objects fell harmlessly into the sea.

 The Russian Defense Ministry refused to comment to Reuters. The Russian Embassy in Syria said there were no signs of a missile attack or explosions in Damascus, according to state news agency Itar-Tass. Systems early warning radar in Syria did not detect any missile approaching his territory, according to a Syrian security source quoted by the Lebanese TV channel al-Manar. The Russian defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, President Vladimir Putin told the launch, but it was not immediately clear how he reacted.  The price of Brent oil raised more than a dollar and Dubai stock market fell after Russia said it had detected the launches. Assad's government denied responsibility for the deaths of hundreds of people in the course of chemical attack on August 21.    

   Russia opposes any foreign military intervention in the Syrian civil war and an official of the Ministry of Defense had earlier criticized the United States to deploy warships in the Mediterranean.  Moscow ally Asad mightiest during more than two years of conflict in Syria, says he suspects the attack was carried out by rebels to provoke military intervention. Five U.S. destroyers and an amphibious ship in the Mediterranean are prepared for possible attacks against Syria cruise missiles, which are not ballistic.  

     U.S. officials said the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and four other ships in its battle group were transferred to the Red Sea on Monday. "Pressure applied by the United States cause particular concern," said the official Russian Defense Ministry Oleg Dogayev Itar-Tass quoted. "Deployment of ships armed with cruise missiles off the coast of Syria has a negative effect on the situation in the region," he added.

Monday, September 2, 2013

West and Al Qaeda plan to destroy the powerful Arab neighbors of Israel

After two decades of bloody struggle between the West and the different groups of Al Qaeda, suddenly both fighting on the same side. According to Egyptian media, could be a plan to weaken the powerful Arab neighbors of Israel. While Western countries threatening to take action against the government of  Bashar al-Assad  for the alleged use of chemical weapons in a recent attack near Damascus, the Syrian branch of  Al Qaeda  seems to have no intention of ending their attacks in Syria.



According to conspiracy theorists cited in the Egyptian pro-government press, there has long been a conspiracy among Israelis, Americans and the Muslim Brotherhood. His "diabolical plan" is, as described by an article in the magazine ‘The Economist' , divide and weaken one by one the most powerful Arab neighbors of Israel. The conspiracy theorists claim that the first victim was Iraq, and today is Syria, which at any moment could suffer airstrikes. However, according to the magazine, the West and Al Qaeda certainly expect the fall of Egypt.

In Egypt, Israelis, Westerners and Islamists have been proposed to foment sectarian violence and install the Muslim Brotherhood government to divide the country, says that medium. Proof of this is that the newspaper "Al-Masry Al-Youm ' last week published an article about a recent secret meeting at a U.S. base in the German city of Darmstadt. During the meeting, whose participants are unknown, they discussed a plan to overthrow the Egyptian government, destroy the economy and stop the flow of the Nile by dams in Ethiopia. The conspirators agreed that to achieve a similar level of chaos in Iraq and Syria, Egypt would have to reach a "mortality rate" of about 12,000 deaths per month.

For its part, the Egyptian state newspaper 'Al Ahram' published details of another alleged conspiracy. According to the newspaper, a group of businessmen, journalists and politicians in the service of Western intelligence agencies are conspiring to weaken the country. "U.S. imperialism and European elements believe that the best way to maintain its regional interests to undermine the political and economic stability in Egypt," the judge said Abul Ela Esam 'Al Ahram.

Hezbollah announces its mobilization due to increased tension in Syria

The Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah has announced the mobilization of its members after reports of the intentions of the West to attack Syria France-Presse reported. According to the news agency, citing the information portal Lebanese Al Akhbar, many of the fighters of the movement, including armed, have left their usual positions and have  cut  lines on their mobile phones so they cannot be located. 



However, Hezbollah spokesman declined to comment on the redeployment of forces of the Islamic movement. Meanwhile, Al Akhbar also reported that the Army has also mobilized Syrian military units who have not participated so far in the conflict.

U.S. President Barack Obama on August 31 U.S. lawmakers sent a formal request for the approval of the military operation in Syria. According to the draft resolution, the task will be to deprive the Pentagon "Assad regime" of the ability to use weapons of mass destruction. The Syrian government meanwhile vehemently rejects all allegations of the use of chemical weapons, saying the toxic agent attacks were carried out by the rebels to provoke Western military intervention.

Hezbollah Movement supports the regime of Bashar al Assad and participates in the operations of government forces against rebels in Syria. In June, its fighters participated in the operation that targeted release around the city of Al Quseir, on the border with Lebanon, from the hands of armed militants of the opposition.

CRITICAL SITUATION IN THE ARAB COUNTRY:"We are ready to attack when necessary"

If the Friday after the staging of John Kerry and then Barack Obama, left little doubt about the military response to the White House prepares against Syrian targets for the alleged use of chemical weapons by the regime in Damascus, yesterday became the all solved: "We are ready to strike when necessary." In a brief press appearance in one of the gardens of his official residence, with his 'number two' Joe Biden, U.S. President confirmed his plans, his own time outside the Security Council of the UN and reiterated the accusation against El-Asad than 1,400 deaths caused by the use of these weapons in the festering conflict in the country. The surprise jumped when Obama, also commander of the U.S. Army confirmed that prompted the approval of Congress who have received this morning the bill for this attack, "it is not of schedule" and can occur "within a day, a week or a month. "

 


According to White House officials, Obama had decided in principle to carry out military action without seeking congressional authorization, but at the last minute on Friday night, changed his mind after holding lengthy discussions with his team national security after testing on evidence that the regime of President Assad was responsible for the chemical weapons attack on August 21 on the outskirts of Damascus and seeking to punish him for that action.

The president declared himself ready to give the "order" of attack and said the military operation can occur when Washington forbid, in a day or a month, because their armed forces are ready with a display of several destroyers in the region. But "I am aware that I am the president of the oldest constitutional democracy in the world", he said.

Therefore, "although I think I have the authority to carry out this military action without specific authorization of Congress, I know that the country will be stronger if we take that step and our actions will be even more effective," Obama said then. Thus, Obama's goal is that the attack against Syria have more legitimacy and greater domestic support as possible, but also takes a political risk given the current polarization in Congress and the House is controlled by Republicans.

What's unclear is whether carried out military action against Syria even if Congress does not give permission. "We are the United States and we cannot and we must not close our eyes to what happened in Damascus" Obama said in reference to strong chemical attack of the past 21, which he called the "worst" of the twenty-first century and an "assault to human dignity.”

He also threw a question to Congress and the international community: "What message we will send if a dictator can gassed to death hundreds of children in broad daylight and without paying any price?". Obama also said he feels "comfortable" with his decision to attack Syria despite not having the approval of the Security Council of the UN, which in his view has so far been "completely paralyzed" and "unwilling" to Asad answer for his crimes.

"Limited duration and scope"

As it did on Friday, the president reiterated that military action in Syria will be designed to be "limited in duration and scope", and in no case will involve sending troops. "I know that we are tired of war," he admitted as he addressed the American people and remember the Iraq war, just ended, and the conflict in Afghanistan still open.

Most Congress leaders, including Republicans, welcomed Obama's decision to seek the approval of the Legislature. "Under the Constitution, the responsibility to declare war lies with Congress. We are pleased that the president is seeking authorization for military action in Syria," said a statement signed, among others, by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Republican John Boehner.


After consultation with the President, "we hope the House of Representatives to consider a measure on the week of September 9," said the statement. The Congress, which is dawn has received the document from the request of the president, is in summer recess and return to work is due precisely to the September 9. However, it is possible that the Senate be convened next week to begin discussing military intervention in Syria. While Obama announced his decision to attack Syria over a hundred people demonstrated outside the White House in opposition to U.S. military action in that country.  

Asaram attended to the collaborative inquiry

 Sexual harassment case key witness and Asaram Saturday Shiva's key ally in Jodhpur Rajasthan appeared before police for questioning. The official said that in this case the key witness is. A teenager (16) of the Asaram against sexual harassment complaint to be lodged. Asaram has denied the allegations. 

Shiva Chandra hostel wardens to oversee sculptor and investigators were called in for questioning on Thursday. , a police officer, "said Keshav sculptor and the victim's parents had threatened the girl 'phantom barrier" suffers from Ashram has to take her religious ritual. Their advice on the girl's parents took her to Jodhpur ashram where Asaram alleged sexual harassment did. Room in which sexual harassment had occurred among the shiva. Therefore that we are questioned. "

GERMANY ELECTIONS 2013 Merkel wins pre-election debate

 When candidates for the leadership of the German Government attend a televised debate, discussion moderators are careful that the duration of all interventions is exactly alike. In that sense, argumentative combat this Sunday (01/09/2013) was no exception. However, it was German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrat, who took the helm in his hands for most of the 90-minute program. The strong woman of Berlin controlled the debate, even physically, especially in the first hour.

While its main rival, the Social Peer Steinbruck, stood rigidly behind his lectern and looked sideways Merkel, in a spirit rather fearful, Chancellor frequently turned to his opponent and his actions implied that he listened carefully to what Steinbruck had to say. Merkel did not let stop by moderators, repeatedly demanded respect for his right to speak with the harshest of tones and tended to respond to claims Steinbruck without waiting for the moderators speak.


The most prominent figure of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) came to direct the drama about the debate when he said: "We have to organize." Merkel referred to the somewhat hasty in that discussion were undergoing a dozen highly topical issues. Later, realizing that some of the topics addressed were not enough, Merkel to explain the systematically resumed at ease both their past and future policy. That allowed him to imprint his seal to the debate.

Although Steinbruck speech inflections were different from those of Merkel, issue lacked sensationalism. Instead of fireworks there was a reasoned exchange of arguments, which made him much good to debate. After all, what matters in Germany is not directly elect one or a chancellor, but about programs present candidates in their election campaigns. Maybe that was why Merkel offered no new developments in terms of content. "You know me," he said confidently. The Social Peer Steinbruck stood rigid behind his lectern, looking sideways Merkel in a spirit rather fearful. The Social Peer Steinbruck stood rigid behind his lectern, looking sideways Merkel in a spirit rather fearful.

Peer Steinbruck, the "Mr. No"

"You know how I act. We had about four good years in Germany. And only together can we solve our problems, "said Merkel, who many Germans call" mommy "with a jocular tone. The Chancellor is perceived as a woman to take up arms because of the challenges that you faced during his administration and election campaign seems tailor-made. However, a survey concluded the discussion as soon as the winner was his contender, Peer Steinbruck.

The majority of respondents said that if the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) had not beaten in the debate, the confrontation had ended in a virtual tie. "Do not be numb," said Steinbrueck at the beginning of the issue, and then criticize the "empty boxes that Merkel had placed in the windows for display." With this metaphor the politician referred to Merkel's insistence on describing the current situation in the country as paradise. Many of the interventions began with a "no".

Steinbruck tacitly emphasized that the SPD would do everything differently when speeding enumerated evidence of how bad it was Germany under the command of Merkel, with a health system that is on its way to the precipice, a growing gap between rich and poor, tangible inflation, savings that depreciate and low paid jobs. The SPD candidate appealed to a general feeling in German territory when he said that the country needs a new impetus and social justice.

But Steinbruck evaded questions from the moderators at the time of going into the details, noting a qualitative statement was enough to support his opinion and that WikiPedia quantitative data could be obtained allusive. As example will suffice: "It is necessary to curb the rise in some way.” Merkel, however, had specific numbers at hand and not intimidated at any time. In addition, Chancellor Marksmanship exhibited by directly attacking the SPD candidate for the elections of September 22.  Merkel used the televised duel to explain its policy; Steinbruck did his best to appeal to the emotions of the audience. Merkel used the televised duel to explain its policy; Steinbrück did his best to appeal to the emotions of the audience.

The rational versus the emotional

What prestamismo system work is a tragedy? But if it was opened during the government of Gerhard Schröder's Social Democrat. What the European bailout for Greece has failed? But if the SPD supported the granting of financial aid to Athens. And it is good that did. So Merkel responded to the complaints of Steinbruck. Chancellor was more condescending to the moderators.

Merkel did not hesitate when he made remarks on political matters flashpoints. Yes, she was always against approving the payment of German motorway toll for foreign drivers, a demand made by his coalition partner, Horst Seehofer, Chairman of the Christian Social Union of Bavaria (CSU). No, a new aid package for Greece is not raised. First, Merkel was fair. And although the situation in Germany painted pink, as he said his opponent, the Chancellor insisted that the direction taken by his Government was correct: Germany did not come out unscathed from the crisis?

While Merkel took pains to leverage the televised duel to explain its policy, Steinbruck did his best to appeal to the emotions of the audience. Unfortunately, it is very easy and effective when a politician paints a landscape in which the country is on a precipice or down to the same level of the rock with phrases such as "the taxpayer is the fool" or "lethal doses for countries Southern European.” Steinbruck was introduced as El Salvador powerful "200 percent" committed to his draft Government.


As ominous forecasts must have scared a few viewers and confirmed the fears of others, accustomed to seeing the future with fear, which is a typical German quality. From this point of view, the debate between Merkel and Steinbruck was a duel with different weapons: the rational to the emotional. Each voter will react in their own way to these stimuli. But politics reasoned discussion needs an arena where Merkel has everything to gain.