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Monday, August 6, 2012

U.S. develops plans for Syria without Assad is not another Iraq

Avoid an implosion of Syria as that suffered by Iraq after the fall ofSaddam Hussein in 2003 is the goal of the plans being developed by United States when President Bashar Al Assad is removed from power.Those plans, in accordance with the policy maintained by the White House, do not allow any armed intervention and assistance of refugees in the Syrian border limits, and the advice of the rebel groups that revenge is minimal, much respect the structure of the Army, Police and Administration. This was said today " The New York Times "citing U.S. State Department and Pentagon, who do not know if the fall of Assad will be a matter of weeks or months. The experience of Iraq is that the overthrow of Saddam Hussein mistakenly followed the dismantling of almost all levels of power and bureaucracy, resulting in a high vacuum of authority and sowed the seed of a persistent insurgency that brought the radicalism of Al Qaida . "We do not want to dissolve all the institutions," the newspaper said U.S. officials. Although President Barack Obama has ruled out military intervention, contingency plans being developed by the Pentagon include the possibility that U.S. troops work with NATO forces or allies in the area to control the flow of refugees can overwhelm the borders of Syria. It could also have units to ensure that stockpiles of chemical weapons attacks Al Assad not suffer or fall into the hands of radical groups. The risk of implosion of Syria is considered even greater than in the case of Iraq, as their tribal and ethnic divisions are even larger than in the other country. Hence the urgency of the plans to avoid the complete collapse of the country and ensure the viability of a transition. So far, the most immediate has been sending food and basic medical equipment to Turkey's border with Syria. United States intends to take special care of these movements in anticipation of a situation without being seen by Assad the Syrian opposition as an attempt to interfere in internal affairs.Some warnings have come from Syrian groups are also developing a plan for transition. The forecasts from the State Department and Pentagon have accelerated since the last month the prospects for a negotiated settlement have dimmed. The refusal of China and Russia to implement new sanctions and the resignation of Kofi Annan as mediator international diplomacy have been exhausted, in the opinion of Washington.

A suicide bombing leaves 45 dead in Yemen


The latest report brings to 45 the number of deaths in the suicide bombing on Saturday night against a tribal militant group in the region of Abyan in southern Yemen, according to the Yemeni Ministry of Defense. The attack occurred during a funeral was being held in the town of Jaar and could have been aimed at some tribal leaders who supported the Yemen Army in its offensive against the militants of the terrorist organization Al Qaeda. "This is a cowardly and criminal terrorist attack," said the governor of Abyan, Jamal al Aqel, who announced that an investigation is already underway to clarify what happened. An Al Razi hospital doctor has told Reuters that many of the wounded are in "critical" and "can not afford to treat them." However, this attack occurred just an hour after a U.S. drone in coordination with the Yemeni authorities, launched an attack against a vehicle carrying three to five suspected militants of Ansar al-Sharia, a group linked to Al Qaeda, near the town of Hadramut, in the east, killing all the occupants of the car. The Yemeni army executed earlier this year several military operations that have allowed the government to regain control of almost all of the Abyan region, including the capital, Zanjibar, from the hands of Islamist militias, which gained ground since the beginning of revolts against the regime of Ali Abdullah Saleh in March last year. Saturday's attack is the third in just over two months in Yemen allied forces carried out against the government of Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who, upon taking office, pledged to restore security and suppress terrorist cells of Al Qaeda in Yemen.

115 Kurds killed in Turkish army offensive

At least 115 people died in the last two weeks during an army offensive against Kurdish rebels in southeastern regions of Turkey, said the Interior Minister Idris Naim Sahin.   Successive air raids were part of the operation military initiated from the July 22 near the town of Semdinli, near the border with Iraq, the official added. About two thousand Turkish troops were dislocated in these areas to run the offensive against the militias of the so called 'Party Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). The Government's main strategy, which included the closure of some roads to the public, was to block escape routes to Kurdish northern Iraq, where the rebels receive support, they argue the authorities in Ankara.Opponents Kurds attacked in unison three military positions in Hakkari, where clashes caused six soldiers and six rebels dead, said the source. Another force that ethnic insurgent fired on government positions in the Hakkari province bordering Iraq, reported the governor's office that province, Orhan Alimoglu. That deployment included a Kurdish military station near the town of Gecimli, 20 kilometers from the Iraqi border. Army's rejection that district killed 22 rebels and soldiers and wounded about 15 soldiers and five civilians, according to information from the governor, adding that at least 18 opponents and eight soldiers were killed in other actions against a military unit in Hakkari about 40 days ago. The PKK, also called the Congress of Freedom and Democracy in Kurdistan ( Kadek) ensures that their struggles for 20 years (since 1984) pursue the autonomy of southeast Turkey, a Kurdish majority. According to the government, these opposing forces have bases in northern Iraq from where they launch attacks on Turkish targets, in a conflict that accumulated tens of thousands dead on both sides.

Shooting in Wisconsin. A Sikh temple targeted, several injured


A shooting took place Sunday in a Sikh temple in Oak Creek (Wisconsin), in the northern United States, causing "many" wounded, police said. Police said a shooting had occurred in the morning, making "several"injured, but could not specify the number of people affected or if there were dead.
Several injured
According to CNN, one person died, two injured and others were still inside, including a gunman. Other media talk of at least four affected individuals. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the police commandos would be returned to the temple, around noon (19 am French time), and have evacuated people were not injured.
Twenty ambulances
A member of the Sikh community was quoted as saying, a white man of thirty years would be responsible for the shooting, which occurred about 10 am 00. It would have started shooting in approaching a priest who was outside the temple. According to the newspaper, twenty ambulances were at mid-day on-site. The U.S. has recently been marked by a deadly fire in a theater of Aurora, Colorado (west), 12 people were killed and 58 injured on July 20 by a young man of 24, James Holmes, during the first last film Batman.

Robert Pattinson wanted to ask Kristen Stewart to marry him ... Kate Middleton pregnant? ...


Robert Pattinson had planned to ask Kristen Stewart to marry
Not only the vampire of Twilight was humiliated by his former sweetheart and a broken heart, but a relative told information that should put even more uncomfortable in the Mirror : Robert had planned to ask Kristen to marry before learning recently that it had deceived him with director Rupert Sanders. Double humiliation for poor Rob, who immediately left her beautiful. In addition, according to the brother of Rupert Sanders who spoke to RadarOnline , the connection between the actress and director lasted more than six months and would not be a mistake once arrived as was suggested Kristen hear ... There, it is certain that Robert Pattinson is not ready to come back!
Kate Middleton pregnant?
Claire Perry, member of Parliament in Britain, has been heavily criticized since last week ... for saying during a debate at Marlborough College: "I think Kate Middleton is pregnant, and it would be good for the economy. " An intervention that does not at all pleased Buckingham. Hugo Vickers, the biographer Royal replied, "No, it's wrong. This kind of statement is totally unnecessary. " For him, the pregnancy of the Duchess of Cambridge is "highly unlikely at present." It's true that she did not seem to have the stomach especially when bounced saw on television this weekend to attend the Olympic Games ...
Snoop Dogg banned from Norway 
Last month, the rapper landed in Norway with 8 grams of marijuana. It did not escape a sniff of the Norwegian police. Local authorities are making a judgment: Norway not to Snoop Dogg for two years, the American is inadmissible. But does not seem traumatized. His Norwegian lawyer said Saturday the Associated Press that the rapper "could live with that decision." It is wrong to make fun of Norway, Snoopy.
Tom Cruise, father hen that lays golden eggs
Since her divorce, Katie Holmes is a mom to Suri different. No more private jets and gifts from designers, the actress wants to educate his daughter a little more reasonable, said a source in Reveal Magazine . But Katie can always dream thatTom Cruise follows it in this beautiful outpouring of wisdom. The actor was happy to take her daughter by helicopter into the Hamptons and offer him a wardrobe 100% luxury. The divorce was settled fairly quickly, but the war continues ... 

Continuing clashes in Aleppo, Syria

At least 115 people died in the last two weeks during an army offensive against Kurdish rebels in southeastern regions of Turkey, said the Interior Minister Idris Naim Sahin.   Successive air raids were part of the operation military initiated from the July 22 near the town of Semdinli, near the border with Iraq, the official added. About two thousand Turkish troops were dislocated in these areas to run the offensive against the militias of the so called 'Party Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). The Government's main strategy, which included the closure of some roads to the public, was to block escape routes to Kurdish northern Iraq, where the rebels receive support, they argue the authorities in Ankara.Opponents Kurds attacked in unison three military positions in Hakkari, where clashes caused six soldiers and six rebels dead, said the source. Another force that ethnic insurgent fired on government positions in the Hakkari province bordering Iraq, reported the governor's office that province, Orhan Alimoglu. That deployment included a Kurdish military station near the town of Gecimli, 20 kilometers from the Iraqi border. Army's rejection that district killed 22 rebels and soldiers and wounded about 15 soldiers and five civilians, according to information from the governor, adding that at least 18 opponents and eight soldiers were killed in other actions against a military unit in Hakkari about 40 days ago. The PKK, also called the Congress of Freedom and Democracy in Kurdistan ( Kadek) ensures that their struggles for 20 years (since 1984) pursue the autonomy of southeast Turkey, a Kurdish majority. According to the government, these opposing forces have bases in northern Iraq from where they launch attacks on Turkish targets, in a conflict that accumulated tens of thousands dead on both sides.

Floods in North Korea leave 100 dead and 63,000 homeless


The floods and cyclone Khanun which hit North Korea in recent weeks left some 63,000 homeless and at least 100 dead.The statement is the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA. The government made a request to the UN delivery of emergency supplies to alleviate the needs of food and fuel. According to OCHA, some of the teams visited the affected areas and noted that access to clean water and health care remain a priority. Already the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, the country is sending 10 million water purification tablets, as explained by the Geneva representative of the agency, Patrick McCormick. According to Patrick McCormick, there is concern about the possibility of children drinking contaminated water. Because of floods, water supply systems in North Korea stopped working, so care in providing safe water and prevent disease. UNICEF is also delivering health kits, health, materials for education and recreation and providing special food for children. The UN agencies point out that North Korea suffered for years with food shortages.Therefore, the efforts of the government, UN and NGOs "are essential to contain the recent disaster."

Floods destroy crops in North Korea
North Korea has suffered flooding due to heavy rains in recent days, the second video released today by the North Korean state news agency, KCNA. The video shows rice fields taken by the floods and people crossing the water in the city of Kaesong, on the border with South Korea in North Hwanghae Province, the floods destroyed more than 650 hectares of plantations, and roads, houses and buildings public second KCNA. Heavy rains tend to have catastrophic effects in North Korea due to poverty and high level of deforestation in the country. In 2007, about 600 people died and were missing due to floods, while 100,000 others were displaced. The information is from the Associated Press. Unable to leave home because of flooding, Chinese fishing within apartments EUL - The heavy rains that hit the west coast of North Korea on 29 and 30 July and last week a total of 119 dead and 16 missing, according to a report Thursday, the second, the state agency "KCNA."

Landslides caused deaths
The deaths were caused mostly by landslides, especially in the provinces of South Pyongan and North Pyongan. Floods caused by torrential rains destroyed or damaged over 4,900 buildings flooded and others 8530, which made 21,370 people losing their homes.The agency has ensured that at least 15,370 hectares of crops were flooded or devastated by the rains, which also damaged about 200 public buildings and factories.The storms also affected two coal mines in the cities of Kaechon and Tokchon in South Pyongan province, where roads, railways and bridges also suffered damage. An inspection team arrived in the United Nations Wednesday to North Korea to coordinate international assistance that will be allocated to areas affected by flooding. In addition, more than 80,000 people have left without their homes and 40,000 hectares of plantations were arrasados estadao.