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.
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.
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 Russia bans Reddit — Meduza. News, reports, interviews, videos from Russia.
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.
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