I guess the Marines are beefing up the Black Sea Rotational Force with some guns and armor. More than 160 Marines arrived in Germany on Sunday with four M1A1 Abram [sic] tanks, three 155 mm Howitzers, six light-armored vehicles and a supporting logistics package of vehicles and equipment. via Marines move tanks into Europe |Continue reading “Marines Move Four Tanks into Bulgaria”
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IMF Pisses Off the Chinese Communist Party
The IMF has been acting heroic lately. It’s hard to believe. But, this is a sign of the times. Sigh. Markus Rodlauer, head of the IMF mission to China called for a “more market-oriented” rate. In other words the IMF is not happy that China lower the value of the yuan. via xenagoguevicene: Beijing: IMFContinue reading “IMF Pisses Off the Chinese Communist Party”
Russia bans Reddit
Ban ’em – ban ’em all! Also, selfie sticks. And dancing. Reddit, one of the most popular destinations on the Internet, has been added to Russia’s list of banned websites. The Federal Drug Control Service decided to block the site after discovering what it says is content promoting the use of illegal drugs. via RussiaContinue reading “Russia bans Reddit”
Nato reports surge in jet interceptions as Russia tensions increase | World news | The Guardian
Nato member aircraft were forced to conduct more than 500 scrambles over Europe in 2014 – a fourfold increase on the previous year. Nearly 85% of these were to intercept Russian aircraft. via Nato reports surge in jet interceptions as Russia tensions increase | World news | The Guardian.
China losing control as stocks crash despite emergency measures – Telegraph
Just in case you hadn’t heard… The Shanghai Composite index fell 8.5pc despite emergency measures to shore up the market, with a roster of the biggest blue-chip companies down by the maximum daily limit of 10pc. The mood was further soured by news that corporated profits in China are now contracting in absolute terms, fallingContinue reading “China losing control as stocks crash despite emergency measures – Telegraph”
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