Friday, September 03, 2010

What Happened in August

Internet's been down since last weekend, and I don't know how long I'll have it back, so lemme go ahead despite being behind.

Analysis

Price for a potential Israeli strike on Iran? A Palestinian state.

Caroline Glick :: Israel's made-in-America enemies

Analysis: How Are These Mideast Talks Different?


Boris Nemtsov: Raise no flags

Russia And Security In The South Caucasus


American Thinker: The Livable Communities Act

RealClearPolitics - The Ruling Class vs. the Public

Enough - The Corner - National Review Online

The Tea Parties and the Future of Liberty

American Thinker: How A GOP November Victory Could Bring Its Death



Asia

Central

Kyrgyzstan on the Brink

Uzbeks intercept explosive ammonium bound for Kyrgyzstan

Two Dozen Prisoners Escape Tajikistan Jail, Killing 5 Guards

Turkmens seek $4.1 Bln loan from China for large gas field


Afghanistan

Kabul finds 1.8 billion barrels of oil

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates hints that Afghanistan drawdown may be gradual

U.S. Scans Afghan Inmates for Biometric Database

Al-Qaeda Seeks Overthrow of Saudi Arabia Monarchy, Killing of Christians


Pakistan

Pakistan says 12 million people affected by floods

Pakistan floods 'hit 14m people'

Pakistan - 63 killed as landslides hit villages in GB

Pakistani Evacuates Flood Zone as 14 Million Uprooted

Russian Heat, Asian Floods May Be Linked

Outrage at absent leader swells amid Pakistan flood disaster

'Blocked' jetstream to blame for freak weather in Russia and Pakistan

Water-Borne Diseases Threaten Pakistan Flood Victims

Aug 6 - Karachi death toll tops 90

Flooding submerges new towns in Pakistan's south

3 bombs kill 36 in northwest Pakistan

Quake Hits Flood Ravaged Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan

Indus river overflows 40 times normal volume of water

Pakistanis flee as river bursts its bank in new floods

Pakistan floods just one of its water woes

India now trying to flood Lahore, alleges Pakistan daily


India

Flash floods kill over 100 in Indian Kashmir

Drought-Hit Bihar

Leh cloudburst triggers landslide, kills 113

aug8 - Death toll rises to 165 in Indian Himalayan floods

Study Claims Highly Resistant Superbug Spreading From South Asia
India trashes 'superbug' report, says it's doctored

China Seeks Military Power in Indian Ocean, Western Pacific, Pentagon Says

India now trying to flood Lahore, alleges Pakistan daily

Rains kill 6 in UP, flood threat looms large over Delhi


South

Thailand's Red Shirts stage new protest in Bangkok

Bangkok on alert after car-bomb warning

Indonesia and the South China Sea: Indonesia wades into the South China Sea

Southeast Asian nations beef up to counter China

Growing problem of abandoned babies in Malaysia


China

Japan and China experiencing heatwave which has already killed 66

Death toll in China landslide rises to 337

China's new industrial revolution

Indonesia and the South China Sea: Indonesia wades into the South China Sea

Protest in China for legal brothels, organizer held

Heavy rain, mudslides bring more misery to China

Rainstorms continue in mudslide hit-county; heatwave grills China's south

New sinkhole appears in north China city

North Korea Floods Destroy Thousands of Homes, Factories Near China Border

aug6- More than 2,100 dead, missing in China floods

China targets U.S. troops with arms buildup

Tongling, China Railway Plan to Invest $3 Billion in Ecuador Copper Mine

Turkmens seek $4.1 Bln loan from China for large gas field

Will China leapfrog France as a nuclear superpower?

Southeast Asian nations beef up to counter China

China Seeks Military Power in Indian Ocean, Western Pacific, Pentagon Says

Blast Kills 7 in China’s Xinjiang Region

Four die, 64,000 evacuated in China-N.Korea border floods

Rain Batters China; 250,000 Evacuated in Flood

China's nine-day traffic jam stretches 100km
China Traffic Jam Could Last Into September

China invests in confident Christians
the reality is not at plucky as the headline

Russia to build China link before South Stream

China plants flag beneath South China Sea


East

Japanese oil tanker attacked by terrorists, says UAE

Al-Qaida-linked group says it attacked Japanese oil tanker

Almost 200 of Japan's centenarians missing

North Korea Floods Destroy Thousands of Homes, Factories Near China Border

Protest at Taiwan's main oil refinery

Eight dead on hijacked Philippine bus

S.Korean pastor arrested over visit to North

South Korea police raid house of detained activist

South Korean president's proposal for unification tax raises eyebrows

S.Korea military drill envisions 'occupying N.Korea'



Russia

Poland accuses Russia of delaying handover of Smolensk air crash data

Supporters of late Poland President Lech Kaczynski involved in scuffles with police as they try to remove shrine in his memory

Eyewitness News: Polish protesters halt move of crash memorial cross


Georgian president claims Russia set on ousting him

Fears over plan to sell strategic Georgian pipeline

Medvedev Visits Abkhazia On Anniversary Of Russia-Georgia War

Closer Military Ties With Armenia To Boost Russia's Regional Clout

New Russian-Armenian Defense Pact 'Finalized'

Terrorist attacks in North Caucasus kill 2, injure 30

Russia extends military presence in Armenia

Suspected Chechen terrorist kills self

Georgia Says Russia Deployed S-300 Missiles In South Ossetia

Russia And Security In The South Caucasus


Wildfires shroud Moscow in dense smog

Russia's export ban chills wheat markets

Russian heatwave kills 5,000 as fires rage out of control

700 dying each day due to Moscow heatwave

Russian Fires Approach Nuclear Plants

Russian Heat, Asian Floods May Be Linked

Ukraine looks to limit grain exports after Russia

Radiation fear for Russian wildfire smoke

'Blocked' jetstream to blame for freak weather in Russia and Pakistan

Russian heat no prelude to environmental catastrophe - scientist

US sending aid to help Russia firefight effort: White House

Relief in sight for Russia as heat wave set to fade

Russia loses quarter of crops in drought: Medvedev

As State Fumbles Fire Response, Russia Discovers A New Strength: People Power

Moscow accused of coverup in heat deaths

Russian grain export ban starts

Poisonous smog returns to Moscow

Medvedev fires Navy brass over fire response

Storm to lift heatwave's siege of Moscow

Heavy downpours help Russia's firefighters


Russia, US-Canadian Norad carry out first ever joint air drill

Contoversy blazes over Putin's rebuilding webcams

Tensions flare between Kremlin, Belarus strongman

Russia and US go to war over 'Merchant of Death'

Power outage in St. Petersburg, Russia, creates havoc at rush hour

Moscow Subway Bomber Killed in Special Forces Gun Battle, Kommersant Says

Rally in Kaliningrad enclave demands Putin resign

Putin questions AGW
(Last year he lectured us on the need for capitalism. Now this. Through the looking glass.)

Boris Nemtsov: Raise no flags

Bloody revolution a real risk for Russia

Two thousand defy ban on Moscow rock protest

Russia And Security In The South Caucasus

U.S., Russia to Form Cross-Border Arctic Nature Preserve, Kommersant Says

Russia to build China link before South Stream


Caucasus

Georgian president claims Russia set on ousting him

Fears over plan to sell strategic Georgian pipeline

Medvedev Visits Abkhazia On Anniversary Of Russia-Georgia War

Closer Military Ties With Armenia To Boost Russia's Regional Clout

Bulgaria: Romania, Azerbaijan, Georgia Set for Natural Gas Summit

Report: Azerbaijan releases men jailed for Israel embassy bomb plot

New Russian-Armenian Defense Pact 'Finalized'

Terrorist attacks in North Caucasus kill 2, injure 30

Russia extends military presence in Armenia

Suspected Chechen terrorist kills self

Georgia Says Russia Deployed S-300 Missiles In South Ossetia

Russia And Security In The South Caucasus



Mideast

Turkey

Undersea river discovered flowing on sea bed

Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Syria plan economic bloc

Israel fears Turkey spy chief is 'supporter of Iran'

Charles urged to fight scheme for ¿hideous¿ new Iranian embassy

White House denies giving Turkey ultimatum over Israel ties

Deadly blast hits Turkey oil pipeline

'Turks hit PKK with chemical weapons'

Turkey - Tomb Raiders Raided, Actual Ancient Tomb Discovered
headline WIN!

Iranians flooding an overwhelmed U.S. Embassy in Turkey

Turkey is an ancient trade hub with a bright future

Turkey's dwindling Greek Christians

Turkey to investigate evidence tampering in Islamists coup claims

Russia And Security In The South Caucasus


Syria

Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Syria plan economic bloc

Syria, Iran underline support for Lebanon against Israel

SYRIA: Yellow wheat rust hits supplies


Lebanon

Assad: Int'l inquiry into Hariri murder destabilizes Lebanon

Israel blamed for Hariri assassination

Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Syria plan economic bloc

Report: Lebanon army colonel arrested on suspicion of spying for Israel

Lines blur between Hezbollah, Lebanese army

Caroline Glick :: Israel's made-in-America enemies

Iran Warns Against Israeli Invasion of Lebanon

PM issues warnings to Lebanon, Hamas

Syria, Iran underline support for Lebanon against Israel

Underneath Lebanon, Israel sees hidden battlefield

Lebanon opens bank account for donations to equip army

Report: Azerbaijan releases men jailed for Israel embassy bomb plot

LEBANON: Iranian director's Islamic Jesus film pulled

'Hizbullah should join Lebanese Army'

Militant group confirms death of leaders in Lebanon: SITE

Sadr supporters back Allawi in Iraq

Report: Sadr Threatens Iran he Would Move to Lebanon

Hezbollah chief calls on Lebanon to build nuclear reactor

Iran says it's ready to sell arms to Lebanon

Lebanese leaders call for weapons-free capital


Israel

Wave of car breakdowns reported as heat spikes - Israel

Israel blamed for Hariri assassination

Israel fears Turkey spy chief is 'supporter of Iran'

PM, Egypt blame Hamas for rockets

Is one-state solution an answer to Greater Israel dreams?

Report: Lebanon army colonel arrested on suspicion of spying for Israel

Price for a potential Israeli strike on Iran? A Palestinian state.

Caroline Glick :: Israel's made-in-America enemies

Arab Israeli Arrested for US Serial Killings

Israeli 'serial killer' described as 'bulky, frightening character' -
Ramla's Christian community members describe Abuelazam as 'character you don't want to mess with,' say he sometimes used drugs, returned to US after getting into violent brawl with friend

Iran Warns Against Israeli Invasion of Lebanon

Egypt Stops Arab-Israeli Ship Full of Explosives

White House denies giving Turkey ultimatum over Israel ties

Israeli PM in Greece, says plan for direct talks drafted

Hamas: 'Ground Zero mosque must be built'

PM issues warnings to Lebanon, Hamas

Defense Ministry official: Egypt will deal with Hamas

Embassy gunman taken to hospital

Israel Has Until Week's End to Strike Iran Nuclear Facility, Bolton Says
'Israel has days to strike Bushehr'
Well, it didn't happen. Probably not a good thing, either.

Israel finds rare 2,200-year-old gold coin

Israel hopes for direct talks 'as early as possible'

Syria, Iran underline support for Lebanon against Israel

UAE 'concerned' at German release of Israeli suspect

Underneath Lebanon, Israel sees hidden battlefield

Report: Azerbaijan releases men jailed for Israel embassy bomb plot

Video - Heatwave scorches Middle East - The Age

Egypt blames power cuts on Israeli gas deal

Analysis: How Are These Mideast Talks Different?

Jesus lives on in Jerusalem - Thousands of Messianic Jews reside in Israel, perform Jewish ceremonies and serve in IDF

IRS Sued for Discrimination of Groups that Don't Toe BHO Line

Norway oil fund excludes 2 Israeli companies

Netanyahu Weighs 'Semi-Secret' Freeze
is that like double-secret probation?

'Israel ready to destroy LAF in 4 hours'


Iraq

Haider's millions came from Libya, Iraq: media reports

Iran meddling to fill void in Iraq government: poll

Sadr supporters back Allawi in Iraq

Report: Sadr Threatens Iran he Would Move to Lebanon

'Al-Qaeda gang' held over Iraq traffic police killings

Seven workers killed in Iraq oil refinery

Qaeda says responsible for attacks on Iraq judges

56 killed as Iraqi insurgents launch coordinated attacks


Iran

Iran says explosion near president just fireworks

Japanese oil tanker attacked by terrorists, says UAE

'Iran ready to destabilize Gulf'

Israel fears Turkey spy chief is 'supporter of Iran'

Prince Charles called on to block modern Iranian embassy next to historic church
Charles urged to fight scheme for ¿hideous¿ new Iranian embassy
Hideous, indeed, in so many ways.

Price for a potential Israeli strike on Iran? A Palestinian state.

Iran Warns Against Israeli Invasion of Lebanon

Al-Qaida-linked group says it attacked Japanese oil tanker

Obama offers Iran path for new talks

Iran eyes joint oil venture with Venezuela

Iran meddling to fill void in Iraq government: poll

Syria, Iran underline support for Lebanon against Israel

Iranians flooding an overwhelmed U.S. Embassy in Turkey

Report: Azerbaijan releases men jailed for Israel embassy bomb plot

LEBANON: Iranian director's Islamic Jesus film pulled

Iran loads fuel rods to power up Bushehr nuclear reactor

Iran inaugurates nation's first unmanned bomber

Report: Sadr Threatens Iran he Would Move to Lebanon

Iran says it's ready to sell arms to Lebanon

Iran says it test-fires new missile

Quake in northern Iran kills three, injures dozens


Saudi Arabia

U.S. to Sell Fighter Jets to Saudis

Giant Mecca clock seeks to call time on Greenwich
Saudis hoping giant clock will set 'Mecca Time'

Al-Qaeda Seeks Overthrow of Saudi Arabia Monarchy, Killing of Christians

Saudi king says only senior clerics can issue fatwas

Saudi man 'faces spine-op punishment'
Saudi official: Paralysis not considered as punishment


Yemen, U. A. E.

Report: al-Qaida in Yemen now biggest threat to US

Four policemen killed in south Yemen

Japanese oil tanker attacked by terrorists, says UAE

UAE 'concerned' at German release of Israeli suspect



Africa

North

The heart of al-Qaeda in the Sahel

Niger hunger 'worse than 2005'

Floods and mudslides on three continents, as drought hits Africa

Haider's millions came from Libya, Iraq: media reports

Libya's Qaddafi taps 'fossil water' to irrigate desert farms


Egypt

PM, Egypt blame Hamas for rockets

Egypt Stops Arab-Israeli Ship Full of Explosives

Defense Ministry official: Egypt will deal with Hamas

Egypt blames power cuts on Israeli gas deal

Egypt doctor 'arrested in girl circumcision death'

Muslim Brotherhood expands westward

Egypt intercepts shipment of missiles


Sudan

Arab nomads settling in contested Sudan region: official

Sudan's 'Arrow Boys' Challenge Militants

Violence Said to Be Rising in Sudan’s Darfur Region

Southern Sudan unveils plans for animal-shaped cities

Sudan plans nuclear program

Southern Sudan Says It Faces Currency Shortage After Oil Payments Adjusted


Somalia

Somali pirates capture Panama-flagged cargo ship

EU helicopter repels pirate attack in Gulf of Aden

Judge Throws out Piracy Charges Against 6 Somalis

Somalia rebels looking increasingly like Taliban


Kenya

Kenya threatens to end Somali pirate trials

Kenya OKs draft constitution
Case to block new Kenya law dismissed

Kenya says Obama aunt was not in danger

Mysterious 'bearded' antelope photographed


South

Locust swarm threatens Madagascar

Cameroon and Nigeria Face Cholera Outbreak
Nigeria warns of nation-wide cholera threat

Ethiopia's religious heritage of underground churches

Malawi to immunise six million amid measles outbreak

Some 200 women gang-raped near Congo UN base - and some baby boys


End part one.

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