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Report shows shocking religious freedom violations in Syria 
RUTH KRAMER ON MAY 8, 2014




Check out these stories and reflect upon the fact that World War II consisted of a European theatre and an Asian one.   

 End of American Military Dominance
Hagel announces steep U.S. defense cuts in aircraft, ships, troops, weapons

May 8, 6:40 AM EDT
PUTIN OVERSEES RUSSIAN NUCLEAR FORCES EXERCISE

Putin, speaking from the Defense Ministry's headquarters where he oversaw the exercise along with leaders of several ex-Soviet nations which are members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, said that the maneuvers involved the military across the entire Russian territory, including the nation's nuclear forces.

Russian news wires said that the exercises simulated dealing a massive retaliatory nuclear strike in response to an enemy attack.






Putin Warns of Growing Militant Nationalism, Nazi Ideology in Europe

Putin Warns of Growing Militant Nationalism, Nazi Ideology in Europe

© RIA Novosti. Alexey Nikolsky
15:56 08/05/2014

MOSCOW, May 8 (RIA Novosti) – Militant nationalism, which has led to the appearance of Nazi ideology, is raising its head in Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.

“Here and there militant nationalism is again raising its head, the same kind that brought on the appearance of Nazi ideology,” Putin said during a meeting with the leaders of Armenia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Belarus.

Pro-federalization supporters have called Ukrainian nationalists, who have protested and fought against federalists in the country's east since the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych and deadly riots in Kiev, followers of Nazi ideology. Europe has been supporting Ukraine’s so-called Euromaidan activists, who wish to see Ukraine become part of the EU.


Japan, worried about China, strengthens ties with NATO



China-Russia to hold East China Sea naval drills
May 1, 2014 12:04 AM




China bristles at pushback from Vietnam, Philippines in disputed waters
Vietnam disputes China's right to drill for oil in waters that lie within Vietnam's exclusive economic zone. The Philippines has detained Chinese fishermen accused of collecting protected turtles.
Christian Science Monitor
By Chelsea SheasleyMay 7, 2014 8:54 AM


US-Philippines launch war games after Obama pledge
By Jason GUTIERREZ  May 5, 2014 2:36 AM


Also, unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard of the abduction of the hundred/s of Nigerian girls. It is my opinion that this will go down as Boko Haram's biggest mistake. I think this leader is history and this movement will be reeling in the years to come at the wrath that will likely be unleashed upon them.
AFP  May 6, 2014 3:45 PM




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