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International, U.S.

Libyan embassy in Japan raises Rebel flag, Rebel flag clue that monarchy could return to Libya

The Libyan embassy in Japan has replaced the all green flag with the flag of the rebels.  Japanese media say the embassy staff reported that the government of Libya had changed.

The flag of the rebels is also the old flag of the Kingdom of Libya, which lasted from 1951-969.  The Kingdom of Libya fell because the king was so greedy that most of the oil wealth went to him (as well as European countries) while many Libyan’s suffered.  Some accounts show that Libyan’s suffered more under the king, than under Gaddafi.

During the time of the Kingdom, the United Kingdom was the main developer and controller of Libya’s oil.  The United Kingdom is currently one of the NATO members bombing the crap out of Libya.

The United States also maintained a huge air base, called Wheeler Air Base, in the Kingdom of Libya.

The rebel’s use of the flag of the old Kingdom of Libya suggests that this is just an attempt by Europe and the United States to regain control in North Africa.  After all, even the U.S. Marine Corps hymn mentions attacking Tripoli in the past.

International

Emergency Press Conference in Libya, NATO and rebel forces killed 1,300 people in past 11 hours

The Libyan government holding emergency press conference.  They say that Tripoli has been under constant attack by rebel and NATO forces for the past 11 straight hours.

They say the hospitals are full of dead and dying.  At least 1,300 residents of Tripoli are dead, another 5,000 are wounded.  Libyan officials say that is far more than what they have in military forces in Tripoli, and it is proof that U.S. led NATO does not care about civilians.

They say their hospitals are now overwhelmed, even the International Red Cross is unable to handle the situation.

The Libyan government warns that if the rebels win then Libya will be turned into another Afghanistan.  The Libyan rebels are made up of tribalists and al-Qaeda, the very thing the United States is fighting in Afghanistan (at least that’s what U.S. officials claim as the reason for being in Afghanistan).

International

End near in Libya? Gaddaffi Sons captured, emabassy in Brazil lowers Libyan flag

Libyan western supported rebels claim they’ve captured two of Muammar Muhammad al-Gaddafi’s sons.  This after days of ground fighting in Tripoli.

There were also rumors that Tunisia offered Gaddafi asylum.  Gaddafi says he will stay in Tripoli “until the end.”

In Brazil, the Libyan embassy lowered the Libyan flag, and raised the flag of the Libyan rebels.

International

Israel invades West Bank, while offering peace to Gaza

“Between 100 and 120 people have been arrested. In terms of size, there has never been such an arrest operation on this scale in the Hebron area before.”-Samira Halaika, Palestinian Member of Parliament in West Bank

Israeli troops raided Hebron, West Bank, and detained 120 men.  Analysts say it was a desperate attempt by Israelis to prevent any attacks coming from West Bank.  Officially Israel says all the men are members of Hamas, but local Palestinians say they is no proof to support that claim.  Palestinians in the West Bank responded by throwing rocks at the Israeli soldiers.  The Israelis responded by shooting at the rock throwers.  Yeah, rocks versus bullets, cry me a river Israel!!!

While Israel troops were raiding West Bank in the middle of the night, Israeli officials offered Gazans a cease fire, but only if they stop launching their retaliatory rockets.  Of course Israel immediately launched air strikes after making the cease fire offer.  One Hamas official responded: “All attempts by the occupation to hit at Hamas are doomed to fail; experience has shown that it only makes Hamas stronger.  If the [Israeli] aggression stops, Hamas will consult with the Palestinian factions about how to deal with the situation.”-Mushir al-Masri, Palestinian MP in Gaza

 

 

International

Arab League demands United Nations take action against Israel

“The United Nations has to take procedures to stop the Israeli offensive on Gaza.”-Nabil El-Araby, Arab League Secretary General

After an emergency meeting, the Arab league has condemned the Israeli attacks on Gaza, and demand action by the United Nations.

The Arab League also condemned “Israeli aggression against the Egyptian forces”.

More than a week ago Israeli officials admitted they were willing to go to war to stop the UN recognition of Palestine as a UN member.  Also, recently a former Israel defense official admitted that plans have been made to take the Sinai.

 

Fukushima

Government Incompetence: Japan government now realizes contamination too high to cancel evac orders!

When orders were finally given to evacuate areas around Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, government officials led people to believe it would only be a few months.

It’s more than five months, and now the government realizes the level of contamination is so bad that it will be “…a long, long time…” before some city and towns can be considered safe for people to live in.

A meeting is being arraigned with local officials to explain the severity of the situation, and to better explain to evacuees why they might never be able to return home.

International

United Nations calls for action against Israel

“The bureau calls for credible and decisive action to compel Israel to abide by its legal obligations and to protect Palestinian civilians under prolonged military occupation from the damaging effects of settlements and settlers.”-UN Bureau of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People

The UN Committee for Palestinians is upset over Israel’s planned illegal building of 5,200 settlement homes in Palestinian territory around al Quds (Jerusalem).

The committee said it violated existing UN resolutions, and guaranteed that there will be no peace.  The committee also called on the UN Security Council to take action against Israel: “The Security Council and the High Contracting Parties to the Geneva Conventions bear a special responsibility in this regard.”

International

Former Israeli military leader says it’s time for War with Egypt, plans were made a week ago

“This is the time for the Israeli army to prevail its control inside Sinai.”-Uzi Dayan

August 20, the famous former head of Israel’s National Security Council, Uzi Dayan, says Israel should use the current situation to justify launching attacks on Egyptian territory.

Dayan also revealed that a meeting was held in the presence of Israeli Army Chief of Staff Benny Jants, last week, to discuss issues related to Sinai Peninsula, but he did not elaborate.

 

 

 

 

International

Turkey says Israel will pay for killing 9 Turkish citizens

“….Israel will have to pay.”-Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkish Foreign Minister

Turkey is still waiting for Israel to at least apologies for killing nine Turkish citizens in 2010.  The Turkish citizens were trying to get aid to Palestinians in Gaza.  Israel has blockaded Gaza for years.

Israel refuses to even apologize.  Turkey used to be one of Israel’s strongest supporters in the region, but not anymore.