Category Archives: International

Business/Economics, International, U.S.

U.S. led free trade pact will drive up prescription drug prices!

23 September 2013 (23:10 UTC-07 Tango 22 September 2013)/18 Dhu ‘l-Qa’da 1434/01 Mehr 1391/19 Xin-You (8th month) 4711

The U.S. led TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) will cause prescription drug prices to skyrocket, according to New Zealand based head of the Global Asthma Network and Auckland University Professor, Innes Asher: “A lobby group influenced by the pharmaceutical industry is seeking to eliminate therapeutic reference pricing and introduce appeals processes that will allow pharmaceutical companies to challenge formulary listing and pricing decisions. It is also trying to introduce onerous disclosure and ‘ transparency’ provisions that will facilitate industry involvement in domestic decision-making around coverage, reimbursement and pricing of medicines and medical devices…..  The TPP will most likely increase costs and reduce access to affordable medicines….”

International, U.S.

World War 3, Asian Front-Afghanistan, 06-08 September 2013: Pashtuns warn of major war after 2014 U.S.-NATO pullout! Germany preps for future wars!

Kunar Province, Watapur District, a U.S. drone strike on a bus kills 15 people.  U.S. officials claim all were militants, however, the local government says at least nine of those killed were innocent civilians.  Officials also say most of the ‘militants’ killed were not Afghans, but ethnic Arabs.  However, local Mujahideen say all those on the bus were civilians and not militants.

Maidan Wardak Province, Maidan Shar city, four National Security Directorate (Afghan version of Homeland Security Department) agents were killed by suicide bomber.  Local police reported that Mujahideen are getting better at targeting government employees.  Mujahideen claim they were targeting the Wardak Provincial Reconstruction Team.  The Wardak PRT is operated by Turkish NATO forces.  In Chaghto District, reports that a U.S. led government forces Israeli style home invasion resulted in six people being kidnapped.  In Nirkh District, Mujahideen report routing a U.S.-Afghan government offensive.

Zabul Province, Shahjoi District, U.S. led government forces conducted another Israeli style home invasion in the middle of the night.  Two civilians killed.

Badakhshan Province, Wardoj District, Afghan National Army claims its Operation Hindukush has killed 24 Mujahideen.  Mujahideen say it’s the U.S. backed government that lost 25 troops, only five Mujahideen killed, eight wounded by U.S. airstrikes called in by government puppets.  In Jaram District, Mujahideen attacked a government FOB, claiming to have killed four U.S.-Afghan puppet soldiers, and wounding seven others.

Helmand Province, Marjah District, Mujahideen report they’ve launched operations to take control of the district.  So far they report capturing two government checkpoints/FOBs.  In Babaji District, three people were kidnapped during U.S.-Afghan government Israeli style home invasion.

Ghazni Province, Andar District, local cops report an attack by Mujahideen on one of their checkpoints.  They claim to have killed ten Mujahideen, and wounded four.   Also, Mujahideen freed a female parliament member in exchange for seven prisoners (three men and four women) held by the government.  What’s unusual about this case is that the female politician’s own family denied she had been kidnapped!  In Khogiyani District, locals say U.S. forces kidnapped four people in a night time Israeli style home invasion.

Herat Province, people began attacking the Iranian consulate, saying their visa applications are not being handled properly.  Local police responded by shooting into the crowd.  One civilian killed, two wounded.  Two cops wounded.  In Shindand District, Mujahideen say they shot down a training aircraft, killing the instructor pilot and student pilot.

Kandahar Province, Maiwand District, reports that U.S.-Afghan government artillery rounds hit a village.  Five people killed, four wounded, all children.

Administrative Director of the FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas, in Pakistan) Research Center, Mansur Khan Mahsud, says Pashtun Mujahideen are preparing for a major civil war in Afghanistan after the supposed U.S.-NATO 2014 pullout.  The civil war could reunite Pashtuns in Afghanistan and western Pakistan.  Prior to the interference of the British empire western Pakistan was part of the majority Pashtun area of Afghanistan.  Typical of  British meddling they split the Pashtuns when they created Pakistan. Mehsud warned a major war to return the Pashtuns to their former power and status is on its way: “Everyone knows that when NATO and the American troops leave Afghanistan there will be fighting between Pashtuns and non-Pashtuns.”

Germany’s involvement in Afghanistan is preparing it for future wars: “In future, we need a clear strategy on what we want to achieve with a mission.  And we then need sufficient means to make it happen.  For years, the Bundeswehr wasn’t equipped to deal with combat situations.  It wasn’t until many lives were lost [in Afghanistan] that we started to change our focus.”-Roderich Kiesewetter, Christian Democrat member of parliament

International, U.S.

World War 3, East Asian-Pacific Front: Japan increases intel gathering on China! Return to Iwo Jima! Return to Philippines?

19 September 2013 (20:47 UTC-07 Tango 18 September 2013)/14 Dhu ‘l-Qa’da 1434/28 Shahrivar 1391/15 Xin-You (8th month) 4711

Japan’s Defense Ministry announced they will station personnel on the island of Ioto (aka Iwo-to, Iwo Jima) for the specific purpose of spying on China’s military.

Although Ioto is south east of Japan (nowhere near China) defense officials say they can better monitor Chinese naval and air exercises from that point.  However, one official admitted that Japan is making the move to increase its intel gathering in the Pacific Ocean, near the Philippines.

In October, Barack Obama will be in the Philippines pushing for increased military co-operation.

 

International, U.S.

World War 3, East Asian-Pacific Front: U.S. & Philippines practice war on China!

18 September 2013 (16:08 UTC-07 Tango)/13 Dhu ‘l-Qa’da 1434/27 Shahrivar 1391/14 Xin-You (8th month) 4711

“We are strictly here for military purposes, to work with our partners in the armed forces of the Philippines.”-Brigadier General Paul Kennedy, USMC

“The Chinese will view these military exercises as yet another example of the Philippines stirring up tensions in the South China Sea and of the U.S. taking advantage of the situation to increase its military presence.”-Ian Storey, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies U.S. Army War College

23-hundred U.S. Marines have begun three weeks of war games with Philippine marines.  It’s called PHIBLEX (Philippine-U.S. Amphibious Landing Exercises).  You can call it island hopping, or island invasion.

Barack Obama will arrive in Philippines in October, to push for increased U.S. military presence.  The Philippines used to be an official territory of the United States.  However, Obama regime officials swear the increasing military activity between the U.S. and Philippines has nothing to do with increasing disputes with China.

That’s funny, because the PHIBLEX involves invading one of the South China Sea islands that China says belongs to them.  The Philippines calls the area the West Philippine Sea.

For at least the past decade the U.S. has been increasing its military presence in the South China Sea, by making military deals with countries that feel threatened by China’s claims to territory.   According to Ian Storey, the United States Navy has suddenly increased its warships in the South China Sea to 80 within the past year.

 

International, U.S.

World War 3, West Asian Front: Russia sends another warship to the Med!

17 September 2013 (14:09 UTC-07 Tango)/12 Dhu ‘l-Qa’da 1434/26 Shahrivar 1391/13 Xin-You (8th month) 4711

“The Yamal’s crew has completed preparations for relocation to the Mediterranean Sea……the ship has performed several drive outs, which included target practice on sea and land.”-Captain Vyacheslav Trukhachev,  Black Sea Fleet

Russia is sending another warship to the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Syria. It brings the number of Russia Navy ships in the area to 11.

The Yamal is a landing craft, carrying 250 troops and 10 tanks.

 

International, U.S.

World War 3, West Asian Front: UN declares War Crime in Syria! Demanding international action! Focused on ending the general insurgency fueled war, rather than chemical weapons!

17 September 2013 (13:51 UTC-07 Tango)/12 Dhu ‘l-Qa’da 1434/26 Shahrivar 1391/13 Xin-You (8th month) 4711

“….the use of chemical weapons in Syria is only the tip of the iceberg. The suffering in Syria must end.  Next week, as world leaders gather here, I will make a strong appeal to member states for action now…..we also must look at broader issues, not only chemical weapons….”-Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General

UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, stated that chemical weapons use in Syria is a war crime.  He also condemns conventional weapons use in the war in Syria.

He stated that the UN Security Council and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons will be holding meetings.  Ki-moon is asking for a UN resolution.  He stated it will take the co-operation of “wide range of [UN] members”.

Ban Ki-moon’s speech opening the 68th General Assembly focused more on the overall war in Syria, than on the use of chemical weapons, suggesting that the United Nations is gearing up to support military action against Syria.

Ki-moon implied military action was needed to stop the use of chemical weapons, despite the fact his speech focused on other issues caused by the U.S. backed insurgency.  He did not say who is using chemical weapons.

International

Martial Law BS: Anti-Gun Laws fail to stop mass shootings in Austria!

17 September 2013 (13:38 UTC-07 Tango)/12 Dhu ‘l-Qa’da 1434/26 Shahrivar 1391/13 Xin-You (8th month) 4711

Strict anti-gun laws in German speaking Austria have failed to stop at least four people from being shot and killed.  Three of those killed were cops.

Police claim they were chasing a 55 years old poacher when he turned his hunting weapon on them.  One cop killed while he sat in his patrol car, two cops killed while chasing the poacher on foot.  A medic was also killed.

The poacher holed up in a farm house near the city of Melk.  There were reports the poacher is gut shot by police.

The latest reports say Austrian SWAT have stormed the farm house, but so far they can’t find the poacher.

Austria has strict anti-gun laws:  Ownership of semi-auto rifles and handguns (including revolvers) allowed only by permission of the government.  Full-auto guns outlawed.

Besides government permission you must get a gun license.  Getting a license requires criminal and mental health background investigations.  Public carrying of guns requires a permit.  Guns and ammo are registered with government authorities.  Local governments required to track all movement and storage of guns and ammo in their area.  The only way you can sell your gun is through a licensed dealer.

Austrians must also comply with European Union anti-gun laws as well.

 

 

 

International, U.S.

World War 3, Asian Front-Afghanistan, 04-05 September 2013: Cops killing children, for fish! More tax dollar waste!

Parwan Province, Bagram airbase, a New York Air National Guard Staff Sergeant was shot and killed by Mujahideen.

Logar Province, at least 12 people killed by U.S.-NATO airstrikes.  In Baraki Barak District, reports that a U.S.-NATO-ISAF convoy hit by explosion, killing three people.

Maidan Wardak Province, reports that people have been killed by U.S.-NATO airstrikes in the middle of the night.  In Jaliz District, three people kidnapped during U.S.-Afghan government Israeli style home invasions.

Ghazni Province, a tribal leader was assassinated.  The assassins say they thought he was the local police chief.

Baghlan Province, Doshi District, eight cops were arrested for killing six children.  The Afghan Interior Ministry said the dumb ass cops were using rockets to blast fish out of a lake!  One of the rockets landed on the other side of the lake, exploding near a group of children.

Kabul Province, Kabul city, police shot and killed two men.  They claim the Pakistani men attacked people at a Shia Mosque.  Three civilians wounded.  In Sarubi District, reports that a stray mortar round killed two villagers.

Zabul Province, Shahjoi District, several villages were victims of U.S.-Afghan government Israeli style home invasions.  One person killed, one wounded.

Nangarhar Province, Khogiyani District, a U.S.-Afghan government Israeli style home invasion resulted in three villagers kidnapped, and their valuables stolen.

Mujahideen report that at least 55 Afghan National Army and National Police personnel switched sides and became Mujahideen.

A female employee of Azizi Bank transferred $1.1 million USD into a relative’s account and then left the country with her family.  INTERPOL is now searching for the former bank employee.

After four months, Pakistan is resuming the transportation of oil to U.S.-NATO-ISAF personnel in Afghanistan: “We resumed these supplies from today after hiring the services of a private firm, which will provide security to our convoys from Karachi to Torkham.”-Azad Khan Afridi, transportation contractor

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) has been invited to take part in developing Afghanistan’s natural gas fields.

The evil terrorist organization, known as U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is accused of “reckless disregard toward the management of U.S. taxpayer dollars.”  The claim comes as a result of an independent audit by Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR).  SIGAR says USAID wasted $236 million tax dollars on a health program in Afghanistan.  USAID simply gave the money to the Afghan government, without any oversight as to how the money would be spent!

International, U.S.

World War 3, West Asian Front: Turkey shoots down Syrian aircraft! Obama reveals Iran is ultimate target, and Israel is pulling the strings !

16 September 2013 (12:12 UTC-07 Tango)/11 Dhu ‘l-Qa’da 1434/25 Shahrivar 1391/12 Xin-You (8th month) 4711

“…what the Iranians understand is that, uh, the nuclear issue, uh, is a far larger issue for us than the chemical weapons issue.  That, uh, the…threat against Israel….is much closer to our core interests.”-Barack Obama, regime President of the United States

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister, Bülent Arınç, said they shot down a Syrian helicopter that was in their airspace.  However, the helicopter crashed on Syrian territory.  So far, no comment from Syria.

Russia could be backing out of a chemical weapons disarmament deal, because the Obama regime has called for immediate Chapter 7 UNSC resolution, which establishes a military command for war.  It’s needed if there is to be an invasion of Syria by UN forces.

 

International, U.S.

World War 3, Asian Front-Afghanistan, 01-03 September 2013: Thousands more Afghan cops sacrificed for the United States! Obama cuts pay for U.S. personnel!

Paktia Province, five people killed by U.S.-NATO airstrikes.  Government officials say they were militants, but villagers disagree. The day before, another U.S.-NATO airstrike killed 16 people in Wuza Zadran District.  Local government officials say half of those killed were from Pakistan.

Ghazni Province, PRT-Ghazni, reports that U.S.-NATO-ISAF personnel abandoned the base.  Mujahideen have been launching steady attacks for several weeks.  Witnesses say the U.S. led personnel set fire to any equipment they left behind.  In Shulgar District, reports of an Israeli style home invasion.  Cash and cell phones were stolen.

Nangarhar Province, Torkham town, Mujahideen attacked a U.S.-NATO-ISAF Forward Operating Base (FOB).  They say they destroyed 94 supply trucks and 166 armored vehicles in a five hours long battle.  At least three Mujahideen killed.  The U.S.-NATO-ISAF FOB sits on the border with Pakistan.  Reports said U.S. led airstrike were called in.

Helmand Province, Girishk town, government forces and Mujahideen fought for several hours.  Local police claim they killed 25 Mujahideen.

Herat Province, Guzara District, Afghan National Army claims to have killed seven Mujahideen.

Badakhshan Province, Barak District, four body guards of a local mayor were killed when their convoy was blown up.  One cop wounded, the mayor was not hurt.

Maidan Wardak Province, Mujahideen report attacking a U.S.-NATO-ISAF military convoy.  Mujahideen say they killed 15 personnel.

Khost-Gardez Pass, Camp Wilderness, the Huffington Post revealed that U.S. forces have been exchanging artillery fire with Mujahideen for several weeks.  One platoon of U.S. artillery reported that they’ve fired at least 600 rounds in just a few weeks.  U.S. air strikes are being called in as well.  Interestingly, and reminiscent of Vietnam, very few confirmed kills are made.  The same can be said for the Mujahideen gunners.

Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry reports that in the past six months 1795 Afghan National Police personnel were killed, and 2700 wounded, while fighting for the gott damned United States!  That’s double last years rate!!!

The Obama regime has kept their promise to cut pay raises for U.S. military forces.  It’s part of Obama’s Fiscal 2014 Budget.  The expected pay raise was pathetic anyway.  The Congress set it at 1.8%, but Obama used his executive privilege to cut it to 1%.