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German soldiers with the 371st Armored Infantry Battalion take a position with an anti-tank rocket launcher during a media day at the barracks in Marienberg, Germany, on March 10. The unit is a primary part NATO’s new Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF). (Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters)

NATO Exercise Noble Jump 2015

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NATO will commence the process of testing and refinement of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) during part one of Exercise NOBLE JUMP, from 1-10 April 2015. The VJTF is being established as a part of an overall enhancement to the NATO Response Force in order to address new security challenges on NATO’s southern and eastern peripheries. The NOBLE JUMP ‘Alert Exercise’ being conducted in early April is the first time that high-readiness units will practice responding to rapid ‘orders to move’ under the new VJTF framework. As such, this event represents a learning process that will allow NATO military staff to identify both successes and shortfalls during the early stages of the development process. Increasingly complex exercises, trials, and evaluations will be conducted throughout 2015 and 2016 in order to develop, refine and implement the VJTF concept into the framework of the NATO Response Force. Examples of future training activity include part two of Exercise NOBLE JUMP from 9-20 June 2015, where units assigned to the VJTF will deploy to the Zagan Military Training Area in Western Poland, as well as Exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE 2015 in Italy, Spain and Portugal from 21 Oct – 6 Nov 2015. 

Vladimir Putin Threatens Nuclear War? Russian Officials Angry Over NATO Forces In Ukraine:

Russian leader Vladimir Putin is reportedly threatening nuclear war in order to force NATO forces out of nations bordering his county. The World War 3 claims were said to have been uttered during a private meeting between intelligence staffers from Washington D.C. and Moscow...

Russian intelligence officials also allegedly detailed the NATO forces available weapons in the Ukraine region in an effort of deterring “further encroachment” along the Russian border.

“The Russian people would demand a forceful response to such advances,” Moscow intelligence chiefs reportedly added.

NATO forces have reportedly begun to establish a “rapid reaction force” in the Ukraine region due to concerns raised by Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia. Lithuania has reportedly “reintroduced” conscription in an effort to better prepare for a Russian invasion.

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Obama stiffed NATO: That’s a big deal:

Morale is the most important intangible among armies. If the strongest member of an alliance slams the door in the face of that alliance’s leader, you don’t have to be an anti-American mischief-maker to launch debilitating rumors among the troops of the other 27 member states. At Waterloo, the British were not braver than the French; they were just brave for five minutes longer. A united NATO has an ace up its sleeve. The Russians whose people were raped and tortured by the Nazis were among the greatest fighters ever. The Russians ordered by their dictator Stalin to invade harmless Finland were among the world’s worst. No NATO nation is raping and torturing Russians. 

Hear now, O ye scribes of the realm: You are not a filthy capitalist lackey if you help strengthen NATO. It’s the best idea vulnerable democracies ever had.

The secretary-general of NATO calling the president and getting rebuffed is rather like calling 911 and getting voicemail.

Meet NATO’s new rapid-reaction task force, now in initial training - WP:

Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove, the commander of U.S. European Command and supreme allied commander of NATO operations, has said repeatedly that the whole NATO Response Force needs to be ready. He said at a forum in Brussels last month that NATO isn’t just establishing the high-readiness task force, but also working to speed up how the rest of the response force moves.

Breedlove told the House Armed Services Committee in February that Europe will be the primary contributor of land forces for the high-readiness task force, but the United States must contribute some troops to help with cohesiveness.

Will Or Can NATO Attack Russia?:

Russia’s military capacity is a “mystery”

Evgeni Solovyov believes that what NATO has done for the Baltic states is “just not enough.” On March 9, the United States delivered over 120 heavy military equipment to the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in order to prevent Russian aggression and not let Mr. Putin advance further into Europe.

“Yes, they supplied some military equipment to the Baltics, so what? Do you want to compare the number of that military equipment to what Russia currently has? But that’s the thing – nobody knows the exact numbers of what Russia has in terms of its military capacity. It’s a mystery,” he said.

Russia says concerned by Finland, Sweden moves towards closer ties with NATO

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 3:15 PM

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MOSCOW, April 12 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that moves by Finland and Sweden towards closer ties with NATO were of "special concern".

The comments were published in relation to an article in daily Aftenposten, where in a joint declaration, the defence ministers of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland said Northern Europe must prepare for possible crises or incidents because of Russia.

Finland, which borders Russia, and Sweden are not members of NATO but have increased cooperation with the trans-Atlantic alliance, and the joint declaration has been among their strongest responses to Russia's aggression. (Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; editing by Jason Neely)

With Russia in Mind, NATO Tries to Get Faster at Responses

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 3:12 PM

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A man offers a can of beer to a U.S. Army soldier arriving in Ruzyne barracks during the "Dragoon Ride" military exercise in Prague March 30, 2015. David W Cerny/Reuters

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands (Reuters) - Dutch troops gathered at an air base on Thursday as part of an 11-nation exercise to test NATO's new rapid response targets that have been tightened following concern over new Russian assertiveness.

Given just 48 hours to deploy, around 200 soldiers arrived at the air base near Eindhoven with the vehicles, weapons, equipment, food and water they would need if they had to fly abroad at short notice to confront an emergency.

Previously, NATO's rapid reaction force was expected to respond within five to seven days, but leaders of the Western military alliance decided last September that faster times were needed to meet new geo-political threats.

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"We are able to get everybody processed and supplied to be on the airplane within 48 hours," said Captain Rob Morsink, from the Dutch 11th Air Manoeuvre Brigade. "We basically confirmed that that's not an issue at all."

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The rehearsal was part of a Europe-wide exercise involving more than 1,500 soldiers. A rapid reaction unit in the Czech Republic was also told to prepare to move, while nine other NATO allies tested their headquarters' responses to alert procedures.

"We have 900 German troops being recalled to four garrisons right now and checking their ability to deploy," said Polish Colonel Mariusz Lewicki, a top NATO military planner.

After being given notice to deploy on Tuesday, the Dutch and Czech units recalled their soldiers to base and had the lead troops ready to move in as little as eight hours, Lewicki said.

Surprised by the speed of Russia's military intervention in Crimea last year, NATO leaders have approved wide-ranging plans to boost the alliance's defenses in eastern Europe and create a new "spearhead" rapid reaction force with 5,000 soldiers.

While that force is not expected to be fully operational until 2016 or 2017, NATO is trying to hasten the response time of its existing reaction force, whose troops are supplied this year by Germany, the Netherlands and Norway.

NATO disappointed some eastern European allies who wanted the U.S.-dominated organization to station large numbers of troops on their territory following Russia's actions in Ukraine.

NATO hopes the rapid reaction force will nonetheless prove a deterrent by demonstrating its resolve to defend swiftly any ally that should came under attack.

Although they undoubtedly had east Europe in mind when they agreed to the new plan, the force could also respond to "risks emanating from the Middle East and North Africa," NATO has said.

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Will Or Can NATO Attack Russia?

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 3:04 PM

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While Russia threatens to use its nuclear force against the United States and its allies if NATO moves more forces into the Baltic states or if attempts are made to return Crimea to Ukraine, military experts from all around the world are weighing in whether NATO will (or can, for that matter) attack Russia.

The questions are: how much more NATO is willing to tolerate before it loses its nerve? Who’s going to attack whom first?

ValueWalk asked these questions to Evgeni Solovyov, a retired Russian Army General and a Military Strategies and Technologies expert. “Well, it’s funny you ask it now. With the recent news of Russia threatening to start nuclear war it’s not that simple now,” he said.

“It sure seems like Russia is testing the West, particularly the United States. It also seems like Russia is okay with the fact that World War 3 can be easily started any day. I mean, could we possibly imagine some country threatening other countries – not just one country! – to use its nuclear force without getting a robust and cohesive response, like, one and a half years ago?” Evgeni Solovyov asked.

In his opinion, in case Russia pulls something similar to what it did in Ukraine – annexing Crimea and supplying weapons to pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine (Donetsk and Luhansk) – NATO might respond with military force.

“It’s quite unclear whether NATO has what it takes to respond with its military force or not. Obviously, there will be a lot of discussions between NATO’s members in order to decide: to respond or not to respond. To just leave it be or to show the world that NATO exists for a reason. That would actually be a chance for NATO to demonstrate its efficiency and capability,” the retired Russian Army General said.

Russia’s military capacity is a “mystery”

Evgeni Solovyov believes that what NATO has done for the Baltic states is “just not enough.” On March 9, the United States delivered over 120 heavy military equipment to the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in order to prevent Russian aggression and not let Mr. Putin advance further into Europe.

“Yes, they supplied some military equipment to the Baltics, so what? Do you want to compare the number of that military equipment to what Russia currently has? But that’s the thing – nobody knows the exact numbers of what Russia has in terms of its military capacity. It’s a mystery,” he said.

Solovyov believes that Russia might “surprise us all” with what it has built up during all these years. “The Kremlin is not exactly a sharing type. We will only be able to find out the actual numbers when an all-out war begins.”

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw, deputy commander of NATO forces in Europe, told The Telegraph on February 20 that such moves indicate Russia’s willingness to invade the Baltic states.

Bradshaw said the drills could be used “not only for intimidation and coercion but potentially to seize NATO territory, after which the threat of escalation might be used to prevent re-establishment of territorial integrity.”

The notes seen by The Times at the meeting between the US and Russia’s military and intelligence experts revealed that Vladimir Putin will consider any attempt from NATO’s side to return Crimea to Ukraine or to increase its presence in the Baltic states as declaration of war and threatened a “spectrum of responses from nuclear to non-military” to retain his control in the region.

NATO could push Russia to avenge

Meanwhile, Finland’s Foreign Minister Erki Tuomioja warned Tuesday that the fact that NATO is increasing its presence at the Russian-Finnish border could push Russia to avenge.

“The border between Finland and Russia is one of the most stable and calm in the world, there are no problems there. Russia thinks the same. And there are no reasons for Russia to want any problems there [in the border area]. However, NATO’s presence at this border may have such effect,” Tuomioja said. “I personally do not think that NATO plans to attack [Russia], but such an opinion exists in Russia, and we should take it into account. We don’t want any difficulties.”

He added: “We are part of EU, take part in the implementation of jointly adopted decisions, in particular on sanctions [against Russia], but not because we want to inflict long-term damage on Russia, but with the aim of facilitating ceasefire in Ukraine in accordance with the agreements reached in Minsk.”

Finland’s support for the West’s sanctions against Russia has extremely worsened political relations between Moscow and Helsinki.

“Russia says one thing but does another. I do not trust Russia at all, and I could never be in favor of purchasing Russian military jets,” Finland’s Defense Minister Carl Haglund said in February, according to Defense News.

Russian annexation of Crimea in March 2014 resulted in the worst geopolitical conflict with the West since the Cold War. The tensions have further escalated when Russia has started to supply weapons to pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine. Russian-Ukrainian conflict has killed over 6,000 people over the past year and counting. Despite the cease-fire agreement reached in Minsk on February 12, the United States is still considering arming Kyiv and its forces.

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NATO Makes 1st Tests of Newly Created Rapid Response Force

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 3:02 PM

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NATO is completing a first testing of its new force created to face new challenges from Russia.

Some 150 soldiers from the Czech army's 43rd airborne battalion have been training to be ready for deployment within 48 hours "as NATO reevaluates the risks," Maj. Gen. Jiri Baloun said Thursday. The previous NATO standard times for that were between 10 and 80 days, Baloun said.

In the Netherlands, 900 German and 200 Dutch soldiers have been doing the same. The units will be moved for further trials to Poland in June while some 25,000 NATO troops will complete the exercise of the new force in Italy, Portugal and Spain in October and November.

The units belong to NATO's new Very High Readiness Joint Task Force.

News: Comments to the media by the NATO Spokesperson on NATO-Russia founding act, NATO Missile defence systems, 06-Apr.-2015

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 2:58 PM

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In view of misleading media reports, this is what NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu actually told a Russian news outlet on Saturday (3 April) in response to a series of questions about the NATO-Russia Founding Act and NATO missile defence.

"Russia has violated international law and breached its commitments under the NATO-Russia Founding Act through its aggressive acts in Ukraine. Russia's military build-up and frequent no-notice snap exercises also run counter to the spirit of the NATO-Russia Founding Act and do not contribute to stability, transparency or predictability.

Unlike Russia, NATO continues to act in full compliance with its commitments under the Founding Act. NATO is a defensive alliance, and in response to Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine, we have increased our military presence in the eastern part of our alliance. This presence is rotational and well below any reasonable definition of ‎substantial combat forces. Plans to set up six command and control centers in Eastern Europe are also consistent with the Founding Act, which explicitly allows infrastructure to support reinforcements. All our measures are defensive, proportional and in line with our international commitments.

Your question on the NATO Response Force is based on wrong assumptions, as the NATO Response Force is not permanently based in the eastern part of the alliance. Units making up the NATO Response Force are based in their home countries. But let me be clear: NATO will defend all Allies against any threat.

On your final question, the Secretary General has welcomed the dedicated work in Lausanne on the parameters for a joint comprehensive plan of action regarding Iran’s nuclear program. At the same time, he stressed that ensuring Iran's compliance with obligations is vital for international security.

The threat to NATO countries posed by the proliferation of ballistic missiles continues to increase. Over 30 countries have, or are acquiring, ballistic missile technology. The framework agreement does not change that fact. The aim of NATO's missile defence system, as its name clearly shows, is to protect NATO’s European Allies against ballistic missile threats emanating from outside the Euro-Atlantic area. NATO missile defence is not directed against Russia."

Abbreviations expanded to full form for clarity.

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News: NATO marks 66th anniversary of the Washington Treaty, 04-Apr.-2015

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 2:57 PM

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On 4 April, 1949, 12 nations signed the Washington Treaty, creating NATO. Since then, the Alliance has grown to 28 members, but the mission has stayed the same: To safeguard the freedom and security of our members through political and military means. Click here to find out more about the history of NATO.

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Russia’s Threat Will Not Work With NATO Members, Says UK Defence Minister Michael Fallon

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 2:55 PM

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Britain's defence secretary Michael Fallon has stated that NATO members like Romania and Britain will not be intimidated by Russia's threats. His comment assumes significance in the wake of the recent threat held by Russia against Denmark that it will not mind nuking its warships if Denmark joins NATO's anti-missile shield.

Fallon said in Bucharest that “neither Romania nor Britain will be intimidated by threats to its alliance or its members," during a visit to the city. Mikhail Vanin, Russian ambassador to Denmark, had warned in a media interview that Danish warships could be targeted by Russian nuclear missiles if the Danes join the NATO’s missile defense system. NATO has been developing bases in the Romanian town of Deveselu and also in Poland.

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The Russian ambassador noted that Denmark's move towards better integration with the Western alliance NATO would be a “threat to Russia,” and Denmark will have to accept the consequences, reports Independent. Vanin told the Jyllands-Posten newspaper: “I do not think that the Danes fully understand the consequences if Denmark joins the US-led missile defence shield. If that happens, Danish warships become targets for Russian nuclear missiles.” A translation of it published by the Copenhagen Post quoted Vanin as saying that it is Denmark’s decision and relations with Russia will be damaged and it would lose both money and security.

The threat comes in the backdrop of heightened tension across eastern Europe, with Western powers pushing sanctions against Russia until the terms of a Ukraine ceasefire agreement are met.

Giving Denmark’s reaction, Martin Lidegaard, the Danish foreign minister condemned the Russian diplomat’s use of threats. He called it unacceptable and said despite disagreements with Russia on many things, it is important that the tone between the two remained as positive as possible.

Destroyer to Black Sea

Offering Britain's reinforced support, the British Defence Secretary said the U.K. would send one of its newest destroyers to the Black Sea port of Constanta in the fall. He said the U.K shared Romania's concern about threats to security on the Black Sea region. NATO has decided to set up command-and-control centers in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria by the end of 2016 to address new challenges from Russia and Islamic extremists and also to reassure eastern partners of more security.

Romania is also set to become the base of a multinational division headquarters for the southeast and Poland. In an emergency, NATO expects, these centers would speed up the deployment of quick-reaction force. Meanwhile, Britain has offered 20 million pounds to Brussels to strengthen “democratic institutions across EU states” that are under the threat of intimidation from Russia. An official said it is in the long-term interest for the U.K. to see strong and stable states in Eastern Europe and a safeguard to prevent the next Ukraine.

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Threatening to use force against a NATO state is unacceptable says Romanian FM

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 2:54 PM

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At the end of last year the Kremlin published a new version of Russia’s military policy, overseen by the country’s President Vladimir Putin. The new policy document included the consolidation of NATO’s military capabilities and the anti-missile shield in Eastern Europe among the threats to Russia’s security. Although NATO has repeatedly assured Moscow that the missile defence shield is not targeted against Russia, as its purpose is strictly defensive, Russian leaders have refused to acknowledge that and, even worse, have resorted to threats. The most recent such episode took place last week, in Copenhagen, where, in a newspaper article, the Russian Ambassador in Denmark, Mikhail Vanin, was quoted as saying that all countries that joined NATO’s anti-missile shield would be legitimate targets for Russian ballistic missiles and that if Denmark joins the NATO project, its navy will be a target for a Russian nuclear attack. Denmark’s Foreign minister, Martin Lidegaard, reacted strongly to the comments, calling the ambassador’s statement “unacceptable”. In its turn, NATO made it clear that it will defend all its allies against any threats. The American Ambassador to Copenhagen also condemned the Russian official’s statements. The Romanian Foreign Minister, Bogdan Aurescu, reacted by saying that threatening to use force against a NATO member state is unacceptable. The anti-missile shield is designed only for self-defence, as it is defined by the UN Charter, and has nothing to do with Russia, Bodgan Aurescu has pointed out. Romania came under a lot of pressure when it became part of NATO’s ballistic shield system, and so is Poland and anyone else who wants to join in this defensive capability, NATO's top military commander, U.S. Air Force General Philip Breedlove has said in Brussels. In the meantime, in the context of Crimea’s annexation by Russia and the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine, both NATO and the Russian Federation are carrying out extensive military drills. Last week alone the Alliance carried out a naval military exercise in the Black Sea, which included Romania. Britain, Norway and Germany have also hosted NATO military drills. Russia has in turn planned extensive unannounced military moves in its European arctic region. RRI

Denmark may face nuclear attack if joins missile shield: Russia

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 2:53 PM

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COPENHAGEN - Russia's ambassador to Denmark said Saturday that the Nato country's navy could be targeted by nuclear missiles if it joins the Western alliance's anti-missile shield.
The threat made by Ambassador Mikhail Vanin in an opinion piece he wrote for the Danish daily Jyllands-Posten sparked an angry reaction and came amid an increasingly Cold War-style standoff between Moscow and the West. "I do not think that the Danes fully understand the consequences of what happens if Denmark joins the US-led missile defence," Ambassador Mikhail Vanin wrote in the daily.
"If this happens Danish warships become targets for Russian nuclear missiles." Russia has long opposed NATO's missile shield -- launched in 2010 and due to be fully operational by 2025 -- in which member countries contribute radar and weaponry to protect Europe against missile attacks.
Denmark has pledged to supply one or more frigates equipped with advanced radar to track incoming missiles. The chairwoman of the Danish parliament's foreign affairs, Mette Gjerskov told AFP that the comments were "very threatening and not necessary" as the missile shield was simply an "intruder alarm" and no danger to Russia.
"This is a way of escalating the verbal tone between Russia and NATO," she said, adding that the comments were also aimed at Russian public opinion. "But it doesn't change the fact that we're not afraid." Denmark's Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard said the remarks were "unacceptable rhetoric" and "completely out of proportion".
"One should not threaten such serious things as the ambassador has done here," he told news agency Ritzau. Tensions between Russia and the Nordic countries have risen in recent years with reports of increased Russian airforce incursions in the Baltic region. Holger K. Nielsen, defence spokesman for the Socialist People's Party, which is opposed to Denmark's involvement in the NATO shield, called the ambassador's comments "crazy".
"His opinion is based on the assumption that a war has broken out and in that case Denmark, as a member of NATO, would already be a target," he told Jyllands-Posten. NATO's European missile defence system is headquartered in Ramstein Germany since 2012. It includes US missile destroying warships in Spain, Patriot anti-missile systems in Turkey, ship borne radar systems carried by several member countries and planned missile interceptors in Romania. Moreover, Russian security forces said on Saturday that they had killed seven suspected terrorists in an operation in Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan which has been plagued by an Islamist insurgency. Security forces launched a special operation after receiving information that men linked to criminal groups were in a building in the capital Makhatchkala, the National Anti-Terror Committee (NAK) said.
Russian news agencies quoted it as saying that "seven neutralised bandits were found" in the building. The men belonged to a terrorist group behind attacks against the police and had been extorting money from local businesses to fund their terrorist activities, the statement said.
The Kremlin is fighting a deadly insurgency against Islamist rebels in the North Caucasus, with unrest particularly intense in the largely Muslim Dagestan. Armed incidents and attacks against the authorities and security forces are particularly common in the restive, mountainous region neighbouring Chechnya. Moscow has fought two wars against separatists in Chechnya, and the violence subsequently spread throughout the predominantly Muslim region.
Moreover, - Russia appealed to Germany and France on Saturday to ensure Kiev does not try to incite violence in east Ukraine to encourage the United States to send Ukrainian forces lethal weapons. Paris and Berlin helped mediate a peace deal in the Belarussian capital Minsk on Feb. 12 to try to end fighting between government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine but the truce remains fragile. In an interview with Russian television, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he was concerned Kiev might stage "provocations" to try to persuade theUnited States that it should aid Kiev by sending it lethal weapons.
"Provocateurs in Kiev could try to 'whip something up' in the expectation that this will influence the world public and weapons will flow into Ukraine," he told the new programme Vesti on Saturday with Sergei Brilev. "I am convinced that Berlin and Paris, as the most important players, should prevent such a turn of events."
Lavrov also repeated Russia's opposition to United Nations peacekeepers being sent to the east. The United States has been considering whether to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine but has taken no decision on this yet. Kiev accuses Moscow of not carrying out the terms of the Minsk agreements. It and the West say Russia backs the separatists in east Ukraine with weapons and troops but Moscow denies this.
More than 6,000 people have been killed in almost one year of fighting in the east. The truce there is fragile, with Moscow and Kiev clashing publicly over who is to blame for the failure to carry out all the steps outlined in the Minsk agreements. The European Union and the United States have imposed economic sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, which has caused the worst strains in relations between the West and Moscow since the end of the Cold War. EU leaders decided on Thursday that the sanctions would stay in place until the peace deal is fully implemented, effectively extending them to the end of the year if need be.

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Meet NATO’s new rapid-reaction task force, now in initial training

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 2:30 PM

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As Russian actions across eastern Europe alarmed countries last year, NATO officials at a summit in Wales decided to take a new step: Forming a new military force designed to respond swiftly in the face of threats.

The Very High Readiness Joint Task Force will include about 5,000 troops primarily from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain, with maritime, special operations and aviation units. It’s meant to give the rest of the 30,000 service members in NATO’s response force time to mobilize.

The high-readiness force will take a major step this month with part one of Operation Noble Jump. Running from April 1 to April 10, the exercise includes missions in the Czech Republic and the Netherlands, and marks the first time that the forces will practice rapid “orders to move,” NATO officials said.

NATO released this video Thursday to help explain it:

Another part of Noble Jump will occur from June 9 to June 20 at the Zagan Military Training Area in Poland, officials said. It will be followed by Trident Juncture 2015, a military exercise in Italy, Spain and Portugal from Oct. 21 to Nov. 6.

U.S. troops have trained with the NATO Response Force, established in 2003, for years. In Latvia, for example, U.S. Marines joined troops from Lithuania, Luxembourg, Canada and Germany last month as part of a five-day training assignment. The Marines were part of the Black Sea Rotational Force, which cycles through the Baltic region regularly for training assignments on Russia’s western flank.

Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove, the commander of U.S. European Command and supreme allied commander of NATO operations, has said repeatedly that the whole NATO Response Force needs to be ready. He said at a forum in Brussels last month that NATO isn’t just establishing the high-readiness task force, but also working to speed up how the rest of the response force moves.

Breedlove told the House Armed Services Committee in February that Europe will be the primary contributor of land forces for the high-readiness task force, but the United States must contribute some troops to help with cohesiveness.

Dan Lamothe covers national security for The Washington Post and anchors its military blog, Checkpoint.

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Vladimir Putin Threatens Nuclear War? Russian Officials Angry Over NATO Forces In Ukraine

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 1:58 PM

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Russian leader Vladimir Putin is reportedly threatening nuclear war in order to force NATO forces out of nations bordering his county. The World War 3 claims were said to have been uttered during a private meeting between intelligence staffers from Washington D.C. and Moscow.

Putin’s nuclear war threats were allegedly in response to any potential plans to return the Crimean peninsula back to Ukraine. The Russian leader reportedly feels that any such action would be looked upon as a declaration of war. Should the leaders of NATO countries take steps to accomplish such a task, Vladimir Putin is said to be willing to use whatever force is necessary, including nuclear war, to prevent any transfer of power in the Crimean peninsula.

According to notes reportedly taken at the private meeting between United States and Russian intelligence officials, Putin is currently planning “imminent destabilizing actions” in the “pro-Western” Baltic states. The developing plans were allegedly drafted as a “direct challenge” to the NATO vow to defend Russia’s neighbors from “Soviet-style expansionism.”

Cyber attacks are also allegedly being threatened by Russia if the build-up of NATO forces continues in the Baltic states. Officials from the Kremlin are reportedly believed to have mandated a “spectrum of responses from nuclear to non-military” as part of the angst over the NATO military forces in the region. The Kremlin officials were reportedly briefed by Russian Foreign Minister Segei Lavrov before the intelligence meeting and were reportedly speaking on behalf of Vladimir Putin.

In addition to the enhancement of NATO forces in the Baltics, two other points of contention were also reportedly discussed during the private meeting between Washington D.C. and Moscow intelligence. Situations which could lead to a nuclear war and World War 3 allegedly include further escalation between Russia and the West in eastern Ukraine and any other attempts to by Ukraine to annex the Crimean peninsula.

Russian intelligence officials also allegedly detailed the NATO forces available weapons in the Ukraine region in an effort of deterring “further encroachment” along the Russian border.

“The Russian people would demand a forceful response to such advances,” Moscow intelligence chiefs reportedly added.

NATO forces have reportedly begun to establish a “rapid reaction force” in the Ukraine region due to concerns raised by Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia. Lithuania has reportedly “reintroduced” conscription in an effort to better prepare for a Russian invasion.

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News: NATO's new spearhead force conducts first exercise, 07-Apr.-2015

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 1:56 PM

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NATO completed the first military drills for its new rapid reaction force, on Thursday (9 April 2015). From Tuesday (7 April 2015) through Thursday, more than 1,500 troops took part in exercise “Noble Jump,” designed to test whether troops assigned to NATO’s new Spearhead Force, or Very High Readiness Joint Task Force, could be ready to deploy 48 hours after receiving an order-to-move.

Across Europe, headquarters personnel from Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, Norway, Slovenia, Poland and Portugal tested their responses to NATO alert orders.  In the Czech Republic and the Netherlands, troops and equipment were assembled quickly at airfields and railway stations as if they were about to depart.  The units involved in this week’s exercise will also be involved in further trials in Poland in June.

“NATO military planners have been working tirelessly to enhance NATO’s Response Force and implement the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force, and today our progress is manifested in the rapid deployments we see happening in locations across the Alliance,” said General Philip Breedlove, Supreme Allied Commander Europe.  “These measures are defensive, but are a clear indication that our Alliance has the capability and will to respond to emerging security challenges on our southern and eastern flanks,” he said.

In response to the changed security environment in Europe, NATO leaders at the Wales Summit decided to create a new quick reaction military force designed to respond swiftly to new challenges on the Alliance’s southern and eastern borders. The high readiness force will include about 5,000 land troops, with supporting maritime, special operations and air units. Lead elements of the new force will be able to move in as little as 48 hours.  The Spearhead Force is part of the Alliance’s larger NATO Response Force, which is being increased to a force level of around 30,000 troops.

For more information about exercise “Noble Jump” click here

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Feature: NATO's new spearhead force gears up, 02-Apr.-2015

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 1:53 PM

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NATO has a new ‘spearhead force’, known as the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), which the Alliance has started to test.

The VJTF is a brigade that will be able to deploy within 48 hours and will eventually include 5,000 troops. It is part of the NATO Response Forces (NRF), NATO’s high-readiness force comprising land, air, sea and Special Forces units capable of rapid deployment wherever needed. Both the NRF and its new ‘spearhead force’ aim to strengthen the Alliance’s collective defence capability and ensure that NATO has the right forces in the right place at the right time. They are a key component of what has been called the “Readiness Action Plan” agreed by NATO leaders at the Wales Summit in September 2014.

The VJTF has now reached interim capability and has started to go through a series of exercises, trials and evaluations, which will run throughout 2015. The first of these took place in Germany, 4-5 March, involving the 1st German-Netherlands Corps. The 1st German-Netherlands Corps is the NATO Response Force’s (NRF) standby land headquarters during 2015, so it is also acting as the Interim VJTF. The Corps spokesperson, Lt Col Paul Kolken stated:

“Being used as NRF (...) helps us to remain sharp and to set the standard within NATO rather than following it.” He continued: “We pride ourselves specifically for being quickly deployable, for the attitude to try out new concepts and to interact in peacetime and before deployments with the civil partners that we most likely will work with when in a mission area.”

This is the third time that this headquarters is on NRF standby, so it is well-suited for its VJTF duties. German Lt Col Axel Schmettkamp is the Director of the Joint Operations Center of the 1st German-Netherlands Corps:

“All that comes on top of our training and exercise schedule,” explains Lt Col Schmettkamp. “Quite a burden, but the necessity to do so is visible daily when watching the evening news. Moreover, personally, I think it is pretty exciting to play such an important role in the service of security.”

Ready…

The March exercise practised alert procedures and rapid-deployment preparations.

A C-17 aircraft landed at the civilian airport Münster Osnabrück, Germany.  Then the vehicles and personnel of the Operational Liaison and Reconnaissance Team (OLRT) were packed and loaded onto the plane, which can carry six vehicles including trailers. This required a lot of precision work, but the Swedish and American loadmasters made sure all material was chained to the cargo floor for a safe flight.

The actual flight, however, did not take place. Not this time.

Steady…

The second phase of the exercise established the Initial Command Element.

Operating out of tents, its main task is to set up the communication and information systems to make sure the headquarters can effectively command and control the forces in the mission area. 

“Our OLRT might deploy even within 48 hours after NATO has ordered this. They will establish first contacts with authorities and organisations in the mission area, find a location for the Initial Command Element and prepare for its arrival. A few days after that, the Initial Command Element will follow, build the corps headquarters, absorb the OLRT and start leading the operation,” explains Dutch Corporal Rick Klein.

Klein is responsible for building the headquarters and would therefore be among the first to be deployed. He has a great deal of experience to draw on, having served in the Royal Netherlands Army for 13 years, including two deployments to Afghanistan with his previous unit, the 43rd Mechanized Brigade from Havelte. He joined the headquarters of the 1st German-Netherlands Corps a year ago, as it prepared for the NRF rotation.

Go!

"Before an exercise or deployment I am busy preparing the maps that are needed. As soon as we're in the mission area, I take care of building the Initial Command Element. With my fork-lift, I put the flooring material, the tents and furniture as close to the building location as possible,” explains Corporal Rick Klein, adding that rapidly setting up over 20 tents is a great team-building activity Go!

In a real crisis-response situation, the third and final phase is to deploy the remaining personnel to reach full operational capability and effectively receive and command the NATO follow-on forces.

Klein is not fazed by the possibility of a real deployment: "I talk about possible implications with my girlfriend. She is very much aware what it means to be on NRF standby, but actually it's nothing different from my previous job. Such is a soldier's life.”
This first exercise will be followed by others in April and June:

“Due to the changed security situation at the borders of NATO's eastern member states, NATO adapted quickly and tasked the NATO Response Force – or NRF – to execute an alert exercise in April as well as a deployment exercise in June,” says German Lt Col Axel Schmettkamp.

The VJTF should be fully operational as of 2016 and ready to respond wherever and whenever needed to any challenge that may arise on NATO’s periphery. 

Background information

•  The Readiness Action Plan (RAP) is NATO’s response to changes in the security environment, particularly on the eastern and southern periphery of its territory. It aims to ensure that the Alliance is ready to respond swiftly and firmly to any security challenges.
• The RAP is a series of measures agreed at the Wales Summit in 2014. Among them are the enhanced NATO Response Force (NRF) and the creation of the ‘spearhead force’ or Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF).
• The VJTF will comprise a multinational brigade (approximately 5,000 troops) with up to five battalions, supported by air, maritime and Special Forces units. Some troops will be ready to move within two to three days. NATO is working to stand up the new force in 2016.
• The development and testing of the VJTF concept is proceeding as planned. The land component of the current NRF is now acting as an Interim VJTF and forms the basis for VJTF development. The troops for NRF 2015 are provided by Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and other nations.
• A programme of exercises, trials and evaluations will be conducted throughout 2015 to develop, refine and implement the VJTF concept.

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Obama stiffed NATO: That’s a big deal

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 1:41 PM

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You’ve heard it: “If you can keep cool while everybody else is going crazy, maybe you don’t understand the problem.” Welcome now to the mirror opposite. A story that barely made the news has me terrified, and yet nobody else has the remotest notion what it is and why it’s dangerous.

Liberals point out that Fox News is always looking for trouble in the Obama administration. Liberals fail to add how good Fox is at finding it! Only Fox, that I know of, emblazoned in a headline position in its coverage the story of Obama snubbing the secretary-general of NATO. The world today has more tension-tugs and tinderboxes than it did on Aug. 31, 1939, the day before the start of World War II. NATO is the largest military alliance on earth. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg happened to be in America for three whole days. A time-honored tradition since the 1940s is – when the secretary-general of NATO wants to meet with the president of the United States, the president makes himself available. That tradition survived every normal presidency since then and even the presidency of Bill Clinton. When Stoltenberg called the Obama White House, however, the wires came down. The call was not returned.

They say you begin to feel old when you first notice the football players are younger than you, and so are the policemen. None of that affected me. I didn’t feel that twinge until the son – the “little boy” – of my best friend in Norway became the secretary-general of NATO! Stoltenberg’s father, Thorvald, was himself mayor of Oslo, defense minister and foreign minister of Norway. I met Thorvald at a student conference in Columbus, Ohio, in 1953, and I watched him risk his life to save 200 Hungarian refugees trying to flee into Austria on Christmas night, 1956. It’s a long story and a great one. I was standing right behind Thorvald. I did not risk my life. Thorvald risked his. And in his autobiography Thorvald skipped that entire episode, totally ignored it. Show me the American politician who would conceal such bravery from the voters! Thorvald’s “little boy” Jens was twice prime minister of Norway. This lament is in no way favoritism toward a slighted friend. I’m confident the inspector-general of WND would agree that furtherance of this story doesn’t need pundits who happen to be friends of the Stoltenberg family.

Despite Obama’s effort to control the damage, we learned that for two of those three days Stoltenberg was in America, the president had plenty of free time. No “scheduling problem” excuse works here. The White House sent the “JV” team to meet with Stoltenberg – Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and National Security Adviser Susan Rice (yes, the Susan Rice who piously intoned that Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl had “served his country with honor and distinction”).

OK, give Obama an “F” on manners. What’s the big danger? The pro-American media stay busy detailing the many ways Obama is harming Israel. May we add one of the ways Obama is harming America and the entire civilized world? We watch painfully as President Obama bums out our allies. Where are the weapons for the Kurds fighting ISIS? Ditto Ukraine’s weapons for self-defense? Why are we giving away Israel’s nuclear secrets? Why is our juiciest potential ally, Egypt, treated like an urban youth just out of reform school while Iran, the world’s leading state-sponsor of terror, has America acting like Father Flanagan at the police station, vowing to guarantee Iran’s good behavior as the centrifuges spin? Here’s five Taliban toughies in return for an apparent deserter. Are those pesky Poles still whining about the missile defense we promised them? Obama, with one unreturned phone call, may as well have erased all that and more off the blackboard. America stiffing NATO is a biggie.

Thermometers tell temperature. Speedometers tell speed. How do we tell how low America has fallen? By considering the real reason Obama snubbed NATO. And the best guess (of those who guess best) is that Obama fears that meeting with NATO will anger Russia! Can you imagine the look on the face of Gen. Dwight Eisenhower as President Roosevelt tells him, “We can’t invade France.; it’ll get the Germans angry”? There’s a simple way Russia can avoid confrontation with NATO: Don’t invade any more countries!

Morale is the most important intangible among armies. If the strongest member of an alliance slams the door in the face of that alliance’s leader, you don’t have to be an anti-American mischief-maker to launch debilitating rumors among the troops of the other 27 member states. At Waterloo, the British were not braver than the French; they were just brave for five minutes longer. A united NATO has an ace up its sleeve. The Russians whose people were raped and tortured by the Nazis were among the greatest fighters ever. The Russians ordered by their dictator Stalin to invade harmless Finland were among the world’s worst. No NATO nation is raping and torturing Russians. Hear now, O ye scribes of the realm: You are not a filthy capitalist lackey if you help strengthen NATO. It’s the best idea vulnerable democracies ever had.

The secretary-general of NATO calling the president and getting rebuffed is rather like calling 911 and getting voicemail.

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NATO Reassures East European Allies of its Support - Voice of America

Sunday April 12th, 2015 at 1:27 PM

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» Will Or Can NATO Attack Russia? - ValueWalk
12/04/15 14:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from nato - Google News. ValueWalk Will Or Can NATO Attack Russia? ValueWalk While Russia threatens to use its nuclear force against the United States and its allies if NATO moves more forces into the Baltic st...

» Russia-NATO rhetoric rises over Romania RAP deployments - IHS Jane's 360
12/04/15 14:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from nato - Google News. IHS Jane's 360 Russia- NATO rhetoric rises over Romania RAP deployments IHS Jane's 360 Russia and NATO have exchanged rhetoric recently over NATO RAP reception sites in Romania, as well...

» NATO's new spearhead force conducts first exercise - NATO HQ (press release)
12/04/15 14:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from nato - Google News. NATO HQ (press release) NATO's new spearhead force conducts first exercise NATO HQ (press release) NATO completed the first military drills for its new rapid reaction force, on Thursday...

» Ukraine Sets Its Sights on Joining NATO - The Moscow Times
12/04/15 14:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from nato - Google News. The Moscow Times Ukraine Sets Its Sights on Joining NATO The Moscow Times KIEV — Ukraine, locked in conflict with Russian-backed separatists in its east, on Thursday drew up a new secur...

» With Russia in Mind, NATO Tries to Get Faster at Responses - Newsweek
12/04/15 14:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from nato - Google News. Newsweek With Russia in Mind, NATO Tries to Get Faster at Responses Newsweek EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands (Reuters) - Dutch troops gathered at an air base on Thursday as part of an 11-nat...

» The Arab NATO - Foreign Policy
12/04/15 14:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from nato - Google News. Foreign Policy The Arab NATO Foreign Policy Like the NATO command structure, this Arab force will have specified warfighting components: air, sea, land, and special forces. The troops w...

» Two coincidental relationships, Russia-Greece and NATO-Ukraine - Daily Sabah
12/04/15 14:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from nato - Google News. Daily Sabah Two coincidental relationships, Russia-Greece and NATO -Ukraine Daily Sabah While Greece is turning away from Europe and looking toward Russia in the hope of finding financi...

» NATO radar aircraft patrol over Eastern Europe and Turkey - Ukraine Today
12/04/15 14:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from nato - Google News. Ukraine Today NATO radar aircraft patrol over Eastern Europe and Turkey Ukraine Today NATO's Airborne Warning and Control System radar aircraft continued routine flights over eastern Eu...

» NATO downsizing Russian delegation - U-T San Diego
12/04/15 14:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from nato - Google News. U-T San Diego NATO downsizing Russian delegation U-T San Diego Czech Republic's soldiers from the 43rd airborne battalion line up to board an aircraft during the NATO drill "The No...

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» 2015-04-11#Yemen
11/04/15 22:47 from Mike Nova - Google+
2015-04-11 #Yemen #NewYorkTimes #Aden Yemen's Despair on Full Display in 'Ruined' City - New York Times Yemen's Despair on Full Display in 'Ruined' City - New York Times Saturday April 11 th , 2015  at  5:46 PM Top Stories - Google News ...

» Yemen's Despair on Full Display in 'Ruined' City - New York Times
11/04/15 18:46 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. New York Times Yemen's Despair on Full Display in 'Ruined' City New York Times ADEN, Yemen — Rooftop snipers have emptied the streets of this dusty seaside city and swelled its h...

» Vatican, France in showdown over gay ambassador - Bangkok Post
11/04/15 18:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. Vatican, France in showdown over gay ambassador Bangkok Post VATICAN CITY - Three months after appointing an openly gay diplomat as France's ambassador to the Vatican, Paris is still w...

» Review: 'Clinton the Musical' Proves Unimpeachably Amusing - New York Times
11/04/15 18:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. New York Times Review: 'Clinton the Musical' Proves Unimpeachably Amusing New York Times First came the gnashing of teeth over Hillary Clinton's private email account, and her so...

» Man charged with plotting bombing at Kansas military base
11/04/15 18:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from AP Top Headlines At 4:19 p.m. EDT. TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- A man charged Friday with plotting a suicide bomb attack on a Kansas military base to help the Islamic State group is mentally ill and was acting str...

» Obama seeks to re-engage with Latin America at summit
11/04/15 18:40 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from AP Top Headlines At 4:19 p.m. EDT. PANAMA CITY (AP) -- After his ice-breaking handshake with Cuba's leader, President Barack Obama is looking to the Summit of the Americas to chart a less conflictive futur...

» Serial bride recalls only 2 of her 10 husbands - New York Post
11/04/15 18:39 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. New York Post Serial bride recalls only 2 of her 10 husbands New York Post The Bronx serial bride who married 10 men — including some from “red-flagged” countries that raise “red...

» Islamic State attacks Iraqi provincial capital
11/04/15 18:38 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic State militants attacked the capital of Iraq's vast Anbar province on multiple fronts on Friday, seizing two areas on the city outskirts in a setback for a ...

» The Night Wolves and the new Russian nationalism - ABC Online
11/04/15 18:38 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. ABC Online The Night Wolves and the new Russian nationalism ABC Online There's a mood of defiant nationalism on the rise in Russia where Vladimir Putin's annexation of Crimea has prove...

» Were Lincoln and Nixon gay? The ‘history’ book that is dividing America
11/04/15 18:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Network Front | The Guardian. Award-winning author and gay-rights activist Larry Kramer’s new book aims to counter the exclusion of homosexuality from history Gay-rights activist and award-winning author L...

» Father, brother, uncle arrested after Indian teen alleges years of rape
11/04/15 18:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. KOLKATA, India (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The father, uncle and brother of a 16-year-old girl in eastern India have been arrested accused of raping her repeatedly over a period of ...

» The government will hide its surveillance programs. But they won't eliminate them
11/04/15 18:35 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Network Front | The Guardian. Once again we have learned the lengths to which government agencies will go to keep their data collection a secret Want to see how secrecy is corrosive to democracy? Look no f...

» News analysis: Pakistan opts for neutral stance in Yemen conflict - Xinhua
11/04/15 18:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette News analysis: Pakistan opts for neutral stance in Yemen conflict Xinhua ISLAMABAD, April 1(Xinhua) -- Pakistan's parliament has suggested to the government of ...

» US homeland security to aid in hunt for corrupt Chinese officials fleeing abroad
11/04/15 18:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Network Front | The Guardian. US promises support for China’s campaign to hunt corrupt officials, the official Xinhua news agency reported Friday The US has promised support for China’s campaign to hunt co...

» U.S., allies conduct air strikes in Syria and Iraq: U.S. military
11/04/15 18:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S.-led forces have targeted Islamic State militants with eight air strikes in Syria and nine in Iraq since early on Friday, the U.S. military said on Saturday.

» Sensitive monitoring can be stumbling block - gulfnews.com
11/04/15 18:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Sensitive monitoring can be stumbling block gulfnews.com United Nations: Beefing up international monitoring of Iran's nuclear work could become the biggest stumbling block to a ...

» What Saudi Arabia wants in Yemen - CNN
11/04/15 18:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. CNN What Saudi Arabia wants in Yemen CNN Ali AlAhmed is director of the Institute for Gulf Affairs, an independent organization that disseminates information and analysis of the ...

» Ambiguities over sanctions removal must be resolved: Iran commander
11/04/15 18:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. (Reuters) - An outline nuclear accord reached this month between Iran and world powers respects Iran's principles, though ambiguities over the lifting of sanctions must be resolved, a ...

» Civilians killed in Aleppo as rebels and state forces launch fresh attacks
11/04/15 18:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Network Front | The Guardian. Helicopter gunships target market after Syrian rebels shelled a government-held neighbourhood as sides exchange fire Syrian rebels shelled a government-held neighbourhood in t...

» Iran commander: Framework nuclear deal respects Iran's red lines - Ynetnews
11/04/15 18:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. Ynetnews Iran commander: Framework nuclear deal respects Iran's red lines Ynetnews Revolutionary Guard chief notes that while 'principles of the Islamic Republic in technical issues ha...

» Shots Fired Near US Capitol, Suspected Shooter Neutralized - ABC News
11/04/15 18:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. Shots Fired Near US Capitol, Suspected Shooter Neutralized ABC News Shots were fired near the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building today, police said. The suspected shooter has been...

» American Sentenced to Life in Prison in Egypt After Participating in Protests
11/04/15 18:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from TIME. An Egyptian court has sentenced a 27-year-old American citizen to life in prison. Mohamed Soltan, a graduate of Ohio State University, was arrested in 2013 after Egyptian security forces stormed a si...

» Turkey mobilises troops to border region after clash with Kurdish militants
11/04/15 18:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Network Front | The Guardian. Four Turkish soldiers wounded in exchange of fire near the Iranian border, as fragile peace process is strained ahead of parliamentary election in June Five Kurdish insurgents...

» What's Really Behind The War In Yemen? - Huffington Post
11/04/15 18:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. CNN What's Really Behind The War In Yemen? Huffington Post Every week, The WorldPost asks an expert to shed light on a topic driving headlines around the world. To gain insight on the ...

» Report: Pakistan rejected Iran offer to join anti-Saudi coalition in Yemen - Ynetnews
11/04/15 18:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. Ynetnews Report: Pakistan rejected Iran offer to join anti-Saudi coalition in Yemen Ynetnews Pakistani parliament votes to stay neutral in fight against Houthi rebels, so that it could...

» Historic Obama-Castro handshake raises hopes of putting end to Cuba embargo
11/04/15 18:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Network Front | The Guardian. Leaders of US and Cuba discuss new steps to improve relations at Summit of the Americas Cuban President Raúl Castro praised his US counterpart Barack Obama as “an hones...

» Russia clamps down on 'distortions' of classical plays - Washington Post
11/04/15 17:48 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Yahoo News Russia clamps down on 'distortions' of classical plays Washington Post MOSCOW — As Russia's relations with the world soured over the last year, performing artists here have...

» Главком сил обороны Финляндии не увидел в России значимой угрозы - РБК
11/04/15 17:47 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. РИА Новости Главком сил обороны Финляндии не увидел в России значимой угрозы РБК Россия не предприняла ничего, что могло бы расцениваться как значимая угроза по отношению к Финлянд...

» Militiamen Say Two Iranian Officers Advising Huthis Captured In Yemen
11/04/15 17:46 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Militiamen loyal to embattled Yemeni President Abd-Rabuu Mansour Hadi claim they have captured two Iranian officers advising Shi'ite Huthi rebels.

» Despite Recession, Russians' Support for Space Program High as Ever
11/04/15 17:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. Popular support for Russia's space program is as strong as ever, even as an economic crisis pushes greater numbers of Russians into poverty, according to a poll published Friday.

» Police Say Fighting In Northeast Afghanistan Ended With Heavy Taliban Casualties
11/04/15 17:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. ​Afghan police say government forces have killed 27 Taliban fighters during "intense fighting" that lasted nearly 24 hours in the northeastern province of Badakhshan.

» Все воевавшие в Донбассе подразделения переведены в состав ВС Украины - Коммерсантъ
11/04/15 17:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Зеркало недели Все воевавшие в Донбассе подразделения переведены в состав ВС Украины Коммерсантъ Все подразделения, принимавшие участие в спецоперации на юго-востоке Украины, перев...

» Shots Fired at US Capitol
11/04/15 17:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Law enforcement officials say shots have been fired on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington. The suspected shooter has been stopped, officials said Saturday afternoon...

» From A to Z (Asteroids to Zombies), the British Just Want the Facts
11/04/15 17:43 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > Europe. A decade ago, the doors were swung wide open to allow public scrutiny into agencies, bureaus and councils, and the result has been both gratifying and slightly alarming.

» Французская разведка не увидела российских солдат в Украине - Украинское национальное информагентство
11/04/15 17:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Украинское национальное информагентство Французская разведка не увидела российских солдат в Украине Украинское национальное информагентство Французская военная разведка не обнаружи...

» U.S. Capitol Locked Down After Shots Fired
11/04/15 17:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. U.S. police say the Capitol in Washington was locked down as a precaution after shots were fired nearby on April 11.

» putin opened pandora's box of confrontation - Google Search
11/04/15 17:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Search Results Munk Debates: Be it resolved the West should engage, not isolate ... The Globe and Mail - Apr 10, 2015 We need real action that targets Mr. Putin's oligarchs and makes them ... You frequently c...

» nato and lethal aid to ukraine - Google Search
11/04/15 17:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Search Results Former NATO General Wesley Clark comes out in support of lethal ... Ukraine Today - Apr 1, 2015 ... NATO General Wesley Clark comes out in support of lethal aid to Ukraine ... that of General W...

» NATO Military Power 2015 - YouTube
11/04/15 17:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Published on Nov 25, 2014 USA,,TURKEY,,,UK,,FRANCE,,GERMANY,,İTALY ,,POLAND,,NETHERLANDS,,BELGİUM,,CANADA, ­,­SPAIN,,PORTUGAL,,DENMARK,,BULGARİA,,GR ­EE­CE,,SLOV...

» nato vs russia military forces - Google Search
11/04/15 17:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Search Results Russia Targets NATO With Military Exercises ValueWalk - Mar 19, 2015 Russian military exercises, the latest in a series across the country, ... let those forces run through operations, or parts...

» Is Russia Really a Threat to NATO? « ISN Blog
11/04/15 17:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Comments on: Is Russia Really a Threat to NATO?. A Russian officer guarding the Kaliningrad border. Image: Igor Zarembo/Flickr Russia’s ongoing military modernization program continues to alarm NATO&...

» Dozens of warships join British war games to counter Russian naval threat
11/04/15 17:00 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russian news, all the latest and breaking Russia news. The exercise is held twice a year, but this fortnight’s war games are the biggest they have ever been. Michael Fallon, the defence secretary, sa...

» Europe's biggest war game: UK sends warning to Russia we ARE ready amid growing tensions | UK | News
11/04/15 16:56 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from [Untitled]. The military drills dubbed Exercise Joint Warrior includes around 50 warships and submarines, 70 aircrafts and a total 13,000 military personnel.  Participating countries are NATO member s...

» Операции информационно-психологической войны. Краткий энциклопедический словарь-справочник - Вепринцев В.Б. | Купить книгу с доставкой
11/04/15 15:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» Inside the Kremlin’s hall of mirrors | Peter Pomerantsev
11/04/15 15:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia | The Guardian. Fake news stories. Doctored photographs. Staged TV clips. Armies of paid trolls. Has Putin’s Russia developed a new kind of information warfare – fought in the ‘psychosphere’ rather ...

» Кремлёвские зазеркальные войны | Питер Померанцев
11/04/15 15:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia | The Guardian. Фальшивые новости. Отфотошопленные фотографии. Постановочные выступления по телевидению. Отряды платных троллей. Удалось ли России изобрести новый вид информационной войны, которая в...

» Russia's defence ministry unveils clothing line inspired by 'Crimean spring' - in pictures
11/04/15 15:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia | The Guardian. Designer of ready-to-wear clothing line presented at Moscow fashion week says range was inspired by the annexation of Crimea and a ‘patriotism and love of Russia’ Continue reading...

» Russia’s Round 2: A New Conflict in Eastern Europe?
11/04/15 15:23 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from U.S. News - News. Wesley Clark, the former commander of NATO forces and one-time presidential candidate, made a prediction about Russia last week based on a recent fact-finding visit to Ukraine: The enigma...

» 2015-04-11#Urine
11/04/15 14:43 from Mike Nova - Google+
2015-04-11 #Urine #ProstateCancer #Dogs **The two female dogs sniffed urine samples from 900 men, 360 with prostate cancer and 540 without. Both animals were right in well over 90% of cases. ___________________________________________ We...

» Russian Fighter Jet Forced U.S. Plane To Change Course
11/04/15 13:53 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on April 11 the U.S. aircraft, an RC-135, was approaching the Russian border with its transponder switched off be...

» Emerging Russian Ideology Constrains and Ultimately Threatens Putin, Stanovaya Says
11/04/15 13:53 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble               Staunton, April 11 – “The further ideology spreads through the country, the weaker the ...

» Источник: двум российским самолетам запретили приземлиться в Йемене - РИА Новости
11/04/15 13:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. РИА Новости Источник: двум российским самолетам запретили приземлиться в Йемене РИА Новости По данным источника в международном аэропорту столицы страны Саны, российские самолеты б...

» Russia clamps down on ‘distortions’ of classical plays
11/04/15 13:40 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post. MOSCOW — As Russia’s relations with the world soured over the last year, performing artists here have learned a harsh lesson:...

» Reuters Iraq bureau chief threatened, denounced over story
11/04/15 13:40 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. LONDON (Reuters) - The Baghdad bureau chief for Reuters has left Iraq after he was threatened on Facebook and denounced by a Shi'ite paramilitary group's satellite news channel in reac...

» French military intelligence rules out ‘Russian invasion plans’ for Ukraine — RT News
11/04/15 12:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from RT - News. Published time: April 11, 2015 13:02 A Ukrainian serviceman rides on a self-propelled howitzer near Artemivsk (Reuters/Gleb Garanich) Trends Ukraine turmoil Tags Army , France , Intelligence , M...

» NATO Gets Faster At Responses Amid Russia's Nuclear War Threats
11/04/15 11:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Comments on: NATO Gets Faster At Responses Amid Russia’s Nuclear War Threats. Well, it seems like the pissing contest between NATO and Russia has begun. Just a few days ago, Russia threatened to start nucl...

» Yemeni militiamen say captured two Iranian officers in Aden
11/04/15 11:47 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . ADEN (Reuters) - Local militiamen in the Yemeni city of Aden said they captured two Iranian military officers advising Houthi rebels during fighting on Friday evening. Tehran has denied providing military sup...

» Graveyard of emperors: Putin should heed the fates of Russia’s leaders
11/04/15 11:46 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Comments on: Graveyard of emperors: Putin should heed the fates of Russia’s leaders. “Whom do we plan to invade?” Nikita Khrushchev asked during his inspection of a Moscow military base in Sep....

» Russia unveils absurd clothing line inspired by the annexation of Crimea
11/04/15 11:43 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . When Russian soldiers annexed Crimea last year, they first showed up in  unmarked uniforms . But lately, the Russian government has become more forthright, with President Putin saying that he w...

» White House hacking reports highlight digital cold war between US, Russia (+video)
11/04/15 11:40 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Christian Science Monitor | World. Reports this week about Russian involvement in computer intrusions at the US State Department and White House bring fresh attention to growing tensions between the t...

» Russian Fighter Jet Nearly Collides with U.S. Spy Jet Over Europe
11/04/15 11:39 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. Su-27 intercept / European Leadership Network BY: Bill Gertz A Russia Su-27 jet fighter flew dangerously close and nearly collided with a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft this week in t...

» Germany Prepares Itself Against Russian Aggression with 100 Additional Tanks | News
11/04/15 11:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Fabrizio Bensch / Reuters A Marder armoured infantry vehicle drives past German Bundeswehr armed forces soldiers during the NATO drill at the barracks in Marienberg April 10, 2015 Germany plans to procur...

» Greece and Russia: The Myths and the Reality | Opinion
11/04/15 11:36 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . The trip of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to Moscow has provoked strong reactions from certain circles in Europe and the United States. Due to its Orthodox heritage, G...

» Greece and Russia: Desperate times
11/04/15 11:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . IT HAS been five years since a Greek prime minister last visited Moscow in search of a handout. On that occasion, Dmitry Medvedev, then Russia’s president, bluntly told George Papandreou to go to the In...

» Behind the Death of Dr. Fredric Brandt, Cosmetic Dermatologist to the Stars
11/04/15 11:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . When Madonna was living in London, stuck in the midst of a disintegrating marriage and in need of a man who could still make her feel beautiful, it was Dr. Fredric Brandt who jetted across the Atlantic to che...

» Handshake for Obama and Raúl Castro of Cuba
11/04/15 11:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . PANAMA CITY, Panama — President Obama and President Raúl Castro of Cuba shook hands here on Friday night, and American officials said they would hold discussions on Saturday during a gathering of r...

» Engaging With Latin America - NYTimes.com
11/04/15 11:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . As President Obama arrived in Panama for the Summit of the Americas this weekend, attendees were raptly watching how his encounter with President Raúl Castro of Cuba would be choreographed and whether a ...

» The Night Wolves and the new Russian nationalism - Late Night Live
11/04/15 11:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Image: Vladimir Putin (L), then Russia's Prime Minister, with Alexander Zaldostanov (L), nicknamed 'the Surgeon', the leader of the group of Russian bikers called the Night Wolves, at their camp near Sevastop...

» 2,602,2582,602,2582015-04-10#Сурков
11/04/15 06:15 from Mike Nova - Google+
2,602,258 2,602,258 2015-04-10 #Сурков Russians honor slain opposition figure 40 days on - Reuters | The Chechen Link to Russian Activist's Death - STRATFOR | Сурков, спецслужбы и гибель Немцова | Илья Пономарев: От меня требовали дать п...

» Сурков, спецслужбы и гибель Немцова
11/04/15 00:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Радио Свобода. У головные дела против инноват ...

» The Chechen Link to Russian Activist's Death - STRATFOR
11/04/15 00:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from vladislav surkov - Google News. STRATFOR AsiaOne The Chechen Link to Russian Activist's Death STRATFOR In addition, Kadyrov's only other ally in the Kremlin, Putin's adviser advisor Vladislav Surkov , left...

» Rise of the Political Technologists: "Nothing Is True and Everything Is ... - Huffington Post UK
11/04/15 00:23 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from vladislav surkov - Google News. Rise James Snell :Rise of the Political Technologists: "Nothing Is True and Everything Is ... Huffington Post UK The postmodern media landscape, in which everything is simpl...

» Что стало со «Сколково». РБК выяснил, чего удалось добиться инновационному центру за пять лет - Meduza
11/04/15 00:23 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Meduza Что стало со «Сколково». РБК выяснил, чего удалось добиться инновационному центру за пять лет Meduza Фонд нанимал архитекторов с мировым именем. Правда, ни один из ни...

» У руля - Lenta.ru
11/04/15 00:23 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Lenta.ru У руля Lenta.ru Описывая стилистику команды Володина, политолог напоминает, что Владислав Сурков предпочитал людей, «умеющих красиво излагать, претендующих на интел...

» Could Kadyrov Replace Putin? - The Moscow Times
11/04/15 00:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from vladislav surkov - Google News. The Moscow Times Could Kadyrov Replace Putin? The Moscow Times Kadyrov may be guided by Vladislav Surkov , Putin's former political dramaturge-in-chief, but he has precious ...

» В России фактически обанкротилось Сколково - "Русский Еврей"
11/04/15 00:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. "Русский Еврей" В России фактически обанкротилось Сколково "Русский Еврей" В декабре 2014 года с поста главы попечительского совета Сколтеха ушел Владислав Сурков . «Невозмо...

» Расследование РБК: что случилось со «Сколково» - Новости Вологодской области
11/04/15 00:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Новости Вологодской области Расследование РБК: что случилось со «Сколково» Новости Вологодской области Но осенью 2012 года их раскритиковал Владислав Сурков , назвавший здан...

» Was Surkov Behind The LifeNews Raid? - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
11/04/15 00:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from vladislav surkov - Google News. RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Was Surkov Behind The LifeNews Raid? RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty And significantly -- and this is where it gets really interesting -- he is wid...

» Кто сливает вчерашнего «героя ополчения» Игоря Стрелкова? - Луганский Радар
11/04/15 00:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from владислав юрьевич сурков - Google News. Луганский Радар Кто сливает вчерашнего «героя ополчения» Игоря Стрелкова? Луганский Радар ... свидетельствует о том, что эта травля не была стихийной волной негодова...

» Пресса России: Решительный Путин - Корреспондент.net
11/04/15 00:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Корреспондент.net Пресса России: Решительный Путин Корреспондент.net "Я думаю, что они копают под Суркова", – предположил депутат. "Независимая" напомина...

» Илья Пономарев: От меня требовали дать показания на Суркова
11/04/15 00:09 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Депутата Илью Пономарева могут ли&...

» Сурков, спецслужбы и гибель Немцова - Радио Свобода
11/04/15 00:00 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Радио Свобода Сурков , спецслужбы и гибель Немцова Радио Свобода Уголовные дела против инноваторов из созданного Дмитрием Медведевым и Владиславом Сурковым научного центра "...

» Владислав Сурков поздравил президента Южной Осетии с днем рождения - ИА "ОСинформ"
11/04/15 00:00 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Зеркало недели ИА "ОСинформ" Владислав Сурков поздравил президента Южной Осетии с днем рождения ИА "ОСинформ" Помощник президента РФ Владислав Сурков в своем поздравлении по...

» Из "Сколково" уезжают ученые - СЕГОДНЯ
10/04/15 23:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. СЕГОДНЯ Из "Сколково" уезжают ученые СЕГОДНЯ ... клеток, голландский онколог Антон Бернс. В ближайшее время в Университет Южной Каролины вернется директор Центра к...

» A Chechen Dragon Splits Moscow - The Moscow Times
10/04/15 23:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from vladislav surkov - Google News. The Moscow Times A Chechen Dragon Splits Moscow The Moscow Times He took a call from Kremlin spin doctor Vladislav Surkov . He mocked and threatened Politkovskaya until she ...

» Kadyrov's Menace Casts a Shadow Over Moscow - The Moscow Times
10/04/15 23:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from vladislav surkov - Google News. The Moscow Times Kadyrov's Menace Casts a Shadow Over Moscow The Moscow Times He took a call from Kremlin spin doctor Vladislav Surkov . He mocked and threatened Politkovska...

» Putin Ensuring Authoritarian Governance With An Orderly Political Succession ... - Eurasia Review
10/04/15 23:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from vladislav surkov - Google News. Eurasia Review Putin Ensuring Authoritarian Governance With An Orderly Political Succession ... Eurasia Review Alongside Medvedev, Vladislav Surkov (1964-), Vasily G Yakemen...

» СК заподозрил депутата Вороненкова в крупном мошенничестве - Славянка Инфо
10/04/15 23:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. СК заподозрил депутата Вороненкова в крупном мошенничестве Славянка Инфо Торжественный ужин, на котором присутствовали в том числе спикер Госдумы Сергей Нарышкин, певец Нико...

» Шалтай-Сливай: Полный обзор слива переписки чиновников администрации президента РФ - Украина криминальная
10/04/15 23:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Шалтай-Сливай: Полный обзор слива переписки чиновников администрации президента РФ Украина криминальная Про другую известную «башню», помощника президента Владислава Суркова...

» Who the Hell Keeps Leaking Kremlin Correspondence? - Global Voices Online
10/04/15 23:53 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from vladislav surkov - Google News. Global Voices Online Who the Hell Keeps Leaking Kremlin Correspondence? Global Voices Online The older generation still remembers a time when political experts debated the c...

» Год хаоса и независимости - Газета.Ru
10/04/15 23:52 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Газета.Ru Год хаоса и независимости Газета.Ru К первым относилась команда помощника президента Сергея Глазьева, ко вторым – другого помощника Владислава Суркова . «Политичес...

» СБУ расскажет о роли Суркова в событиях на Майдане - BBC Russian
10/04/15 23:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Цензор.Нет (Сатира) FaceNews.ua СБУ расскажет о роли Суркова в событиях на Майдане BBC Russian В феврале этого года президент Украины Петр Порошенко заявил, что бойцы спецпо...

» Duma Deputy Ponomaryov: 'I Do Not Intend To Become A Political Emigre' - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
10/04/15 23:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from vladislav surkov - Google News. RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Duma Deputy Ponomaryov: 'I Do Not Intend To Become A Political Emigre' RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty On one side, there is the FSB, the GRU, and ...

» Помощник президента РФ Владислав Сурков поздравил президента РЮО Леонида Тибилова с Днем Конституции - Государственный комитет по информации и печати РЮО
10/04/15 23:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Государственный комитет по информации и печати РЮО Помощник президента РФ Владислав Сурков поздравил президента РЮО Леонида Тибилова с Днем Конституции Государственный комит...

» Шокин: приказ стрелять по Майдану отдал Янукович - NEWSru.ua
10/04/15 23:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. РБК Украина Шокин: приказ стрелять по Майдану отдал Янукович NEWSru.ua "Мы тут справку подготовили, я процитирую: "В феврале 2015-го года глава СБУ заявил, что сов...

» Шокин: СБУ докажет, что Сурков курировал работу снайперов на Майдане - Диалог.UA - Всегда два мнения
10/04/15 23:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Диалог.UA - Всегда два мнения Шокин: СБУ докажет, что Сурков курировал работу снайперов на Майдане Диалог.UA - Всегда два мнения Напомним, что 20 февраля 2015 во время церем...

» В обнуленном мире - Радио Свобода
10/04/15 23:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Радио Свобода В обнуленном мире Радио Свобода Яркий британский документалист Адам Кертис высказывает в своем недавнем фильме "Озеро горечи", показанном по Би-би-си в конце я...

» СБУ не смогла представить доказательств причастности Суркова к событиям на Майдане - Взгляд
10/04/15 23:47 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Взгляд СБУ не смогла представить доказательств причастности Суркова к событиям на Майдане Взгляд СБУ не предоставила генпрокуратуре Украины ни одного подтверждения тому, что...

» Генпрокуратура не в курсе причастности Суркова к расстрелам Майдана - Обозреватель
10/04/15 23:47 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Обозреватель Генпрокуратура не в курсе причастности Суркова к расстрелам Майдана Обозреватель На данный момент Служба безопасности Украины не подтвердила информацию, озвучен...

» Генпрокурор Украины: СБУ не доказала причастность Суркова к расстрелам Майдана - Московский комсомолец
10/04/15 23:47 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Владислав Сурков - Google News. Обозреватель Генпрокурор Украины: СБУ не доказала причастность Суркова к расстрелам Майдана Московский комсомолец Ранее глава СБУ Валентин Наливайченко заявил, что ведомство...

» Националистическое движение "Русские" оказалось под угрозой закрытия - Интерфакс
10/04/15 23:43 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Русский национализм - Google News. Националистическое движение " Русские " оказалось под угрозой закрытия Интерфакс Как сообщалось ранее, в конце марта обыски прошли сразу у четверых заявителей с...

» Russians honor slain opposition figure 40 days on - Reuters
10/04/15 23:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Рамзан Кадыров - Google News. Reuters Russians honor slain opposition figure 40 days on Reuters The main suspect, Zaur Dadaev, served with Chechen police troops who answer to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov ...

» Gideon's Spies | Gordon Thomas
10/04/15 23:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . “Literally impossible to put down.”— The New York Times “A fascinating look at a spy organization that has remained off-limits to most journalists. A first-rate nonfiction account.R...

» CIA Director Discusses ISIS, Iranian Nuclear Negotiations - Harvard Crimson
10/04/15 22:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from cia - Google News. Haaretz CIA Director Discusses ISIS, Iranian Nuclear Negotiations Harvard Crimson CIA Director John O. Brennan discusses policies in the Middle East at the Institute of Politics on Tuesd...

» CIA Director Says Iran's Economic Peril Helped Drive Nuclear Deal - New York Times
10/04/15 22:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from cia - Google News. New York Times CIA Director Says Iran's Economic Peril Helped Drive Nuclear Deal New York Times CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The director of the Central Intelligence Agency has provided the first ...

» CIA Director Says the War on Terror May Never End - Defense One
10/04/15 22:48 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from cia - Google News. Defense One CIA Director Says the War on Terror May Never End Defense One Last night, Director of Central Intelligence John Brennan participated in a question-and-answer session at Harva...

» Особое мнение : Глеб Павловский
10/04/15 22:39 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Горячие интервью (звук) | Эхо Москвы. Гости: Глеб Павловский Ведущие: Ольга Журавлева Прямая линия с президентом - это как «Интерстеллар». Можно посмотреть, можно не посмотреть... Download audio: http://cd...

» Националистическое движение "Русские" может закрыться
10/04/15 22:36 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Информационное агентство Росбалт. Росбалт, 11/04/2015 01:43 МОСКВА, 11 апреля. Дk...

» Хакеры завладели личными данными клиентов Lufthansa
10/04/15 22:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Информационное агентство Росбалт. Хакеры получили доступ к личным данным участников программы накопления миль авиакомпании Lufthansa. Как сообщает Spiegel, хакеры осуществили взлом произошел с помощью так ...

» Ariel Cohen: Putin's chilling message to the West - Kyiv Post
10/04/15 22:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Putin - Google News. Kyiv Post Ariel Cohen: Putin's chilling message to the West Kyiv Post Vladimir Putin's 10-day disappearance shortly after the murder of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov and his triu...

» Putin’s Chilling Message to the West
10/04/15 22:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from New Atlanticist. April 7, 2015 Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the audience during a concert in Moscow March 18 to mark the first anniversary of Russia's annexation Crimea from Ukraine. (Reuters...

» ФСБ видит в «Исламском государстве» угрозу для России - Газета.Ru
10/04/15 22:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Спецслужбы видят реальную угрозу &...

» Порошенко урегулировал деятельность разведки Украины
10/04/15 22:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Новости Украины 24 часа в сутки : ЛІГАБізнесІнформ. Закон будет способствов ...

» Holder warns DOJ staff members against soliciting prostitutes
10/04/15 21:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Current - Breaking USA News. Mar. four, 2015: U.S. Attorney Common Eric Holder addresses reporters in Washington. (Reuters) Attorney Standard Eric Holder despatched a memo to staff members of the Depar...

» Russia's Next Target - Wall Street Journal
10/04/15 20:35 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Wall Street Journal Russia's Next Target Wall Street Journal Russian forces on Thursday conducted a drill near Moldova, the small, Kremlin-menaced nation wedged between Ukraine and Ro...

» Украинская прокуратура расследует исчезновение документов по делам против Юлии Тимошенко - Коммерсантъ
10/04/15 20:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Комсомольская правда Украинская прокуратура расследует исчезновение документов по делам против Юлии Тимошенко Коммерсантъ Генеральная прокуратура Украины проводит служебное расслед...

» Киев не намерен снимать экономическую блокаду Донбасса и переводить пенсии населению - Московский комсомолец
10/04/15 20:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Московский комсомолец Киев не намерен снимать экономическую блокаду Донбасса и переводить пенсии населению Московский комсомолец Официальный представитель МИД Украины Евгений Переб...

» Что несет Украине карьерный взлет Дмитрия Яроша?
10/04/15 20:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Недавнее назначение лидера украи&#...

» Ярош и Порошенко: кто кому служит? - ИА REGNUM
10/04/15 20:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. BBC Russian Ярош и Порошенко: кто кому служит? ИА REGNUM Казалось бы — еще недавно лидер «Правого сектора» был в команде Коломойского, грозил президенту Порошенко и начальнику Генш...

» Рогозин назвал Турчинова дебилом - Газета.Ru
10/04/15 20:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Комсомольская Правда в Украине Рогозин назвал Турчинова дебилом Газета.Ru Вице-премьер России Дмитрий Рогозин прокомментировал в своем твиттере заявление секретарь СНБО Украины Але...

» Poland’s warning to Europe: Russia’s aggression in Ukraine changes everything | Natalie Nougayrede
10/04/15 20:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia | The Guardian. Five years after the Smolensk plane crash, Warsaw has grown impatient with taking a diplomatic backseat The train was trundling through the Warsaw suburbs towards the north-west. It ...

» Poland's warning to Europe: Russia's aggression in Ukraine changes everything - The Guardian
10/04/15 20:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. The Guardian Poland's warning to Europe: Russia's aggression in Ukraine changes everything The Guardian Russia's aggression against neighbouring Ukraine has changed almost everything....

» To Counter NATO in Baltic, Moscow Ready to Use Nuclear Weapons, Regnum Writer Says
10/04/15 20:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble               Staunton, April 10 – Faced with superior NATO forces in the larger Baltic Sea region an...

» Путин созвал Совбез из-за Украины и Йемена - УНИАН
10/04/15 20:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. УНИАН Путин созвал Совбез из-за Украины и Йемена УНИАН Президент РФ Владимир Владимир Путин провёл оперативное совещание с постоянными членами российского Совета безопасности по Ук...

» Russia May Soon Have ‘More Blocked Websites than Working Ones,’ Legal Expert Says
10/04/15 20:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble               Staunton, April 10 – It is a measure of how Moscow has tightened the screws on the medi...

» One Person Killed in Fire at Rosneft Oil Refinery
10/04/15 20:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. A fire broke out at the Angarsk refinery of Russia's biggest oil firm Rosneft in east Siberia on Friday, killing one worker, Rosneft said.

» ФСБ: в рядах боевиков ИГ насчитывается около 1,7 тысячи граждан России - РИА Новости
10/04/15 20:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. РИА Новости ФСБ: в рядах боевиков ИГ насчитывается около 1,7 тысячи граждан России РИА Новости Заместитель директора ФСБ генерал армии Сергей Смирнов заявил, что также в настоящее ...

» Pope Francis accused of blocking appointment of French ambassador to Vatican 'because he is gay'
10/04/15 20:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from - Europe RSS Feed. Liberal Catholics’ hopes for a more progressive Church under Pope Francis have taken another knock with claims that the Pontiff has refused to accept France’s new choice of Ambassador to...

» СБУ сообщает о задержании уже 40 человек в Одесском регионе - РИА Новости
10/04/15 20:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. РИА Новости СБУ сообщает о задержании уже 40 человек в Одесском регионе РИА Новости Пресс-секретарь Службы безопасности Украины Елена Гитлянская сообщила, что "в целом СБУ зад...

» Порошенко пообещал защитить украинцев в Приднестровье, если их обидят - Комсомольская правда
10/04/15 20:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Комсомольская правда Порошенко пообещал защитить украинцев в Приднестровье, если их обидят Комсомольская правда Президент Украины Петр Порошенко за свое недолгое правление пообещал...

» Ford takes control of Russia joint venture - Reuters
10/04/15 20:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Reuters Ford takes control of Russia joint venture Reuters Ford's equity stake in Ford-Sollers, which is responsible for local production, sales and imports of Ford cars in Russia , r...

» Russian National Culture Matters But Less than Many Think, Pain Says
10/04/15 20:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble               Staunton, April 10 – Russian national culture is not the determinant of the country’s d...

» «Вы не цитируете Путина. Вы цитируете какой-то идиотизм» - Коммерсантъ
10/04/15 20:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Коммерсантъ «Вы не цитируете Путина. Вы цитируете какой-то идиотизм» Коммерсантъ Президент Украины Петр Порошенко прокомментировал появившуюся в начале недели информацию в СМИ о то...

» New Laws on Archives and Names Show Ukraine ‘Increasingly Diverging’ from Russia, Scholar Says
10/04/15 20:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble               Staunton, April 10 – “The mental gap between Ukraine and Russia is growing, and the tra...

» Майкл Макфол: Путин не заинтересован в разрешении украинского конфликта
10/04/15 20:18 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by Голос Америки. Майкл Макфол: Путин не заинтересован в разрешении украинского конфликта Бывший посол США в России считает взаимодействие с Кремлем бесполезным на данном этапе Originally published...

» Russia's Middle Class Reluctant to Blame Putin for Economic Downturn
10/04/15 20:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Moscow Times Top Stories. It was when her nine-year-old son said he wanted to be ill to keep her home that Yekaterina Chatskaya knew the cuts at her Moscow clinic had gone too far and she was working t...

» Whoa. The Russian ruble is having a 'miracle' surge - CNNMoney
10/04/15 20:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. CNNMoney Whoa. The Russian ruble is having a 'miracle' surge CNNMoney The ruble collapsed last year as the Russian economy started showing serious cracks. Russia was hit hard by the d...

» After 'Interns' Star Came Out in Russia, a Mix of Fury and Shrugs - New York Times
10/04/15 20:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. New York Times After 'Interns' Star Came Out in Russia , a Mix of Fury and Shrugs New York Times MOSCOW — In February, Odin Biron, an American actor who plays a naïve American son of ...

» Analysts: Iran Deal Offers Chance to Rehabilitate Foreign Relations
10/04/15 20:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. The tentative framework over Iran’s nuclear program agreed to this month is in renewed doubt over the timing of when Western sanctions should be lifted. But many analysts say the progress...

» Линия разграничения в Донбассе остается линией огня - Вести.Ru
10/04/15 20:14 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from В мире – Новости Google. Вести.Ru Линия разграничения в Донбассе остается линией огня Вести.Ru В поселок Спартак, расположенный в пригороде Донецка, прибыли наблюдатели ОБСЕ. Минувшей ночью украинские войс...

» Катынь и Смоленск
10/04/15 20:14 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by Радио Свобода. Катынь и Смоленск Что значат д...

» Iran-China Alliance Not Considered Threat to Nuclear Talks
10/04/15 20:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. The U.S. State Department says it does not believe Iran’s alliance with a new multi-billion dollar China-led development bank will destabilize the ongoing Iran nuclear talks.   Iran is on...

» Senate nears veto-proof tally on Iran bill
10/04/15 20:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Washington (CNN) Senate backers of a bill the White House fears could dismantle a potential nuclear deal with Iran are closing in on a veto-proof threshold of support. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee i...

» Venezuela's president sees opportunity for better U.S. ties
10/04/15 20:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday said he saw an opportunity to improve strained ties with the United States, softening his stance toward U.S. Preside...

» Ambassador: US handed Cambodia to `butcher' 40 years ago
10/04/15 20:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from AP Top Headlines At 6:13 p.m. EDT. PARIS (AP) -- Twelve helicopters, bristling with guns and U.S. Marines, breached the morning horizon and began a daring descent toward Cambodia's besieged capital. Reside...

» Ahead of World War II Anniversary, Questions Linger Over Stance of Japan's ... - New York Times
10/04/15 20:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from world - Google News. New York Times Ahead of World War II Anniversary, Questions Linger Over Stance of Japan's ... New York Times PELELIU ISLAND, Palau — Visiting the remote Western Pacific site of one of ...

» Probe ordered into deputies' beating of fleeing horseman - TheNewsTribune.com
10/04/15 20:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Probe ordered into deputies' beating of fleeing horseman TheNewsTribune.com HESPERIA, Calif. — A Southern California sheriff on Thursday ordered an immediate investigation after ...

» Bernice Tannenbaum, Who Fought U.N. Resolution on Zionism, Dies at 101
10/04/15 20:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. Ms. Tannenbaum, a former president of Hadassah, persuaded President Ronald Reagan and the United States Senate to condemn a United Nations resolution equating Zionism with racism.

» Nordic Nations Agree On Defense Cooperation Against Russia
10/04/15 20:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Five Nordic nations have agreed to work more closely on defense after declaring Russia the "biggest challenge to European security."

» Smolensk Plane Crash Remembered On Fifth Anniversary
10/04/15 20:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Commemorations are planned in Warsaw on April 10 to mark the fifth five year anniversary of the plane crash that killed Poland's president and other senior officials.

» Obama to Meet Raul Castro at Panama Summit
10/04/15 20:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by VOA News. Obama to Meet Raul Castro at Panama Summit President Barack Obama is taking part in a two-day summit in Panama City, where he is expected to encounter Cuban President Raul Castro. It w...

» Top US, Cuba diplomats hold highest-level meeting in decades
10/04/15 20:01 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from AP Top Headlines At 6:13 p.m. EDT. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The top U.S. and Cuban diplomats have met in Panama in the highest-level meeting between the two governments in more than half a century....

» Top U.S., Cuba Diplomats Hold Highest-Level Meeting in Decades
10/04/15 20:01 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from TIME. (WASHINGTON) — The top U.S. and Cuban diplomats have met in Panama in the highest-level meeting between the two governments in more than half a century. The U.S. State Department says Secretary...

» The Daily Vertical: The Kremlin's Maidanphobia
10/04/15 19:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. Viewers can suggest topics via Twitter @PowerVertical or on the Power Vertica...

» Venezuela
10/04/15 19:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by AFP news agency. Venezuela Former Latin American leaders called Thursday for "free and fair" elections in Venezuela and the release of "political prisoners," in pointed criticism of the governme...

» U.S. military convoy comes under attack by suicide bomber with explosives
10/04/15 19:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post. KABUL – A U.S. military convoy in eastern Afghanistan came under attack Friday when a suicide bomber detonated a car filled w...

» Syrian Peace Talks in Moscow End in Disarray - ABC News
10/04/15 19:58 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. Sacramento Bee Kansas City Star Syrian Peace Talks in Moscow End in Disarray ABC News Talks between the Syrian government and the opposition ended in acrimony Friday with the parties f...

» Blackstone and Wells Fargo to Buy GE Capital's Real Estate Assets - MarketWatch
10/04/15 19:58 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Blackstone and Wells Fargo to Buy GE Capital's Real Estate Assets MarketWatch NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO, Apr 10, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Blackstone BX, -0.03% and Wells Fargo ...

» Stallone Thanks UK Piracy Police After Arrest
10/04/15 19:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News. A British man is being questioned on suspicion of leaking films online, including Expendables 3 which cost the studio millions.

» How a sunken ship explains the U.S. military alliance with South Korea
10/04/15 19:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post. SEOUL — Defense Secretary Ashton Carter honored slain South Korean sailors Friday in a visit to the wreckage of a naval vesse...

» No Breakthrough at Russia-Mediated Syrian Peace Talks
10/04/15 19:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Members of the Syrian government and some opposition groups ended concluded talks Friday in Russia with no signs of progress on how to end the four-year civil war. It was the second round...

» Ukrainian Tycoon Kolomoyskiy 'Invited' To Talk To Prosecutors
10/04/15 19:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Ukraine's prosecutor-general says he has "invited" powerful oligarch Ihor Kolomoyskiy to answer questions regarding the attempted murder of a lawyer a decade ago.

» Ukraine Military, Rebels Accuse Each Other of Increased Attacks
10/04/15 19:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Ukraine's military and pro-Russian rebels accused each other on Friday of intensifying attacks in separatist eastern territories despite a two-month-old cease-fire deal. The conflict has ...

» Man jailed for branding girlfriend while she slept
10/04/15 19:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Network Front | The Guardian. Spanish judge sentences Antonio Ricardo Lema Sanjurjo to three years in prison for causing first- and second-degree burns burning victim as she slept A man in northern Spain h...

» Vatican suspected of rejecting gay French ambassador
10/04/15 19:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Network Front | The Guardian. Vatican has not responded to nomination of Laurent Stéfanini, a senior diplomat described as an exemplary candidate in the Italian press The Vatican has been dragging its feet...

» WorldViews: Cubans love the pope and the Catholic Church, but they’re just not that into religion
10/04/15 19:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post. Religion in Cuba is complicated, and a new survey on the island offers a rare snapshot of religious identity in a Communist n...

» Tsarnaev conviction undermines argument from McCain, Graham - MSNBC
10/04/15 19:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. MSNBC Tsarnaev conviction undermines argument from McCain, Graham MSNBC A jury this week convicted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev for his role in the Boston Marathon, nearly two years to the ...

» Obama Administration Launches Cuba Charm Offensive
10/04/15 19:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. A photo of the former adversaries shows U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shaking hands with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez, slight smiles playing across their faces. The image o...

» China rejects Obama's criticism in islands dispute - USA TODAY
10/04/15 19:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. USA TODAY China rejects Obama's criticism in islands dispute USA TODAY BEIJING — The Chinese government on Friday dismissed criticism from President Obama, who said Beijing is pu...

» Will A Nuclear Deal Bring The U.S. And Iran Together?
10/04/15 19:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. A nuclear deal would remove some long-standing barriers between Iran and the United States, but don't expect the walls to come tumbling down.

» Russia says move to cap its NATO mission has Cold War echoes
10/04/15 19:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. MOSCOW (Reuters) - A move by NATO to cap the size of Russia's diplomatic mission at the alliance's Brussels headquarters has echoes of the Cold War, RIA news agency quoted Russian Fore...

» Ex-Blackwater guards seek new trial just days before sentencing for Iraq deaths
10/04/15 19:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Four American former Blackwater guards, convicted in connection with the killings of 14 unarmed Iraqis in 2007, have asked a U.S. judge for a new trial just days...

» GE dismantles GE Capital; plans $90B to investors - USA TODAY
10/04/15 19:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. USA TODAY GE dismantles GE Capital; plans $90B to investors USA TODAY General Electric (GE) said today it is selling its GE Capital banking business, in the latest attempt to sim...

» Czech President Won't Attend Moscow Parade
10/04/15 19:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from WSJ.com: World News. The Czech president reversed a decision to attend a military parade in Moscow next month after coming under heavy pressure, including from his own government, amid tensions between Rus...

» Podcast: Putin Flexes His Missiles
10/04/15 19:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Is Russia's nuclear posturing just bluster? The geopolitical equivalent of Vladimir Putin's fondness for being photographed shirtless? Or does it point to something darker?

» Iran Would Extend Deal Talks Past Deadline
10/04/15 19:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from WSJ.com: World News. Iran will extend talks for a final nuclear deal with world powers beyond a June 30 deadline if the extension is required to satisfy red lines drawn this week by supreme leader Ayatolla...

» Russia Complains About NATO Reducing Delegation
10/04/15 19:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksei Meshkov said April 10 NATO's decision to reduce the number of Russian representatives at the alliance "smacks of a Cold War spirit"

» Obama Nears Decision on Cuba’s Status on Terror List
10/04/15 19:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. President Obama may remove Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The White House also said it had not ruled out a meeting between Mr. Obama and the Cuban president at a gather...

» Obama foreign policy doctrine takes shape
10/04/15 19:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World News. US president banks on President banks on policy of engagement with erstwhile enemies Iran and Cuba

» Argentine court orders arrest of Justin Bieber over assault claim - Reuters
10/04/15 19:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. Reuters Argentine court orders arrest of Justin Bieber over assault claim Reuters BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - An Argentine judge ordered the arrest of pop star Justin Bieber if he sets fo...

» Meet the Pro-Russian ‘Partisans’ Waging a Bombing Campaign in Ukraine
10/04/15 19:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from TIME. Soon after midnight on April 1, a separatist group calling itself the Kharkov Partisans issued another one of its video warnings to the Ukrainian government. It claimed that within the next 48 hours ...

» Can Iran Nuclear Deal Survive Many Hurdles Ahead?
10/04/15 19:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. U.S. and Iranian negotiators are working to transform a recent interim deal to limit Tehran’s nuclear ambitions into a final agreement. But analysts say there are obstacles to a final acc...

» U.S. Defense Chief Talks Tough on North Korea
10/04/15 19:01 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from WSJ.com: World News. U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter struck a harsh tone on North Korea Friday, and said the U.S. would deploy its best equipment to the region.

» WorldViews: The U.S. and Cuba will soon agree to reopen their embassies. Here’s what happens next.
10/04/15 19:01 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post. President Obama and Cuba's Raul Castro are expected to meet Saturday on the sidelines of the Summit of the Americas, and the ...

» Israeli forces reportedly kill Palestinian in riot
10/04/15 19:00 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from CNN.com - World. A 27-year-old Palestinian man was shot and killed Friday, allegedly by Israeli forces, during a riot that grew out of a West Bank funeral procession for his cousin, with whom he is now exp...

» Obama, Raúl Castro Speak Before Summit
10/04/15 18:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from WSJ.com: World News. President Obama and Cuban President Raúl Castro spoke on the phone ahead of their arrival in Panama for a summit of leaders from the Americas.

» Islamic State launches deadly assault in Anbar province
10/04/15 18:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post. BAGHDAD — Islamic State militants launched a devastating assault on Iraqi government forces in the provincial capital of Anba...

» Islamic State launches deadly assault in Anbar province - Washington Post
10/04/15 18:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. AsiaOne Islamic State launches deadly assault in Anbar province Washington Post BAGHDAD — Islamic State militants launched a devastating assault on Iraqi government forces in the provi...

» Argentine Judge Orders Arrest Warrant for Justin Bieber - New York Times
10/04/15 18:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Argentine Judge Orders Arrest Warrant for Justin Bieber New York Times BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — An Argentine judge has issued an arrest warrant for Justin Bieber on Friday, sayi...

» Justice Department warns employees against frequenting prostitutes - Washington Post
10/04/15 18:55 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Justice Department warns employees against frequenting prostitutes Washington Post The Justice Department is sending a memo to all of its employees Friday warning them that solic...

» S&P Lowers Ukraine's Credit Rating
10/04/15 18:55 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. The Standard & Poors rating agency has downgraded Ukraine's credit rating to CC, a notch lower than the previous CCC- level, and says the outlook is negative.

» Secret Service Officer Arrested for Destruction of Property - TIME
10/04/15 18:54 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. TIME Secret Service Officer Arrested for Destruction of Property TIME A secret service officer has been arrested in Washington, D.C. and charged with destruction of property. The...

» US Man Charged with Plotting Suicide Attack on Army Base
10/04/15 18:54 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. A Topeka, Kansas man has been charged in federal court with attempting to detonate a car bomb at a military base as part of a plot to support Islamic State, the U.S. Department of Justice...

» Obamas paid $93362 in federal taxes, return shows - USA TODAY
10/04/15 18:54 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. USA TODAY Obamas paid $93362 in federal taxes, return shows USA TODAY WASHINGTON — President Obama and his wife paid $93,362 in federal taxes last year on a combined income of $4...

» Former US Ambassador: Putin Has Not Interest in Resolving Ukraine Conflict
10/04/15 18:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Former U.S. ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul tells VOA that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no interest in resolving the conflict in Ukraine because it serves his interest. McFaul...

» China Infrastructure Bank - World Bank Rival or Partner?
10/04/15 18:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Iran has just joined 34 other countries to become the newest member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. The new development bank, launched late last year by the People’s Republic...

» Kerry to Brief US Congress on Iran Nuclear Deal
10/04/15 18:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will brief a skeptical Congress next week on a framework nuclear deal with Iran. President Barack Obama's deputy national security advisor, Ben Rhodes, ...

» Russian Ruble Touches Four-Month High
10/04/15 18:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. The Russian ruble rose in trading on April 10, reaching a high point for 2015.

» Same Surveillance State, Different War — The Atlantic
10/04/15 18:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Master Feed : The Atlantic. How government justification for mass surveillance during the war on drugs turned into rationalization for spying on citizens in the war on terror It's been a long 22 months sin...

» US Government Makes Baltimore Police Keep Surveillance With Hailstorm Device Secret: Report
10/04/15 18:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . (Newser) – Baltimore police are under orders from the US government to withhold information about secretive cellphone surveillance technology from the public and even the courts, and are encouraged to s...

» Data on police shootings limited
10/04/15 18:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Topics Officer-Involved Shootings Yesterday at 4:29 PM By Ben Poston Los Angeles Times NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Since 1985, police in North Charleston, S.C., have recorded four "justifiable homicid...