Sunday, September 18, 2011

Israel - without comment? who stole the Palestinians homes & killed British Soldiers in the forties?

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Israel's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Danny Ayalon explains the historical facts relating to the Israeli Palestinian conflict. The video explains that the reason there is no successful peace process is because of decades of Palestinian and Arab recalcitrance and the main reason for the conflict is not Israel's presence in the West Bank, but successive Palestinian leaders resistance to Jewish sovereignty.

Serbia-Kosovo yesterday - Tension continues on border between the two countries

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NATO troops are still garrisoned at two flashpoint crossings between Kosovo and Serbia. They have been there since a tit-for-tat customs dispute in July descended into violence.

The Serbian community is opposed to plans to staff the border with EU and ethnic Albanian officials as per EU sponsored talks. They say it reinforces Pristina's 2008 secession, which Belgrade rejects.

Ethnicity is certainly an issue, but is this also about money?

Libiya yesterday - interim government forces have encountered strong resistance in towns still loyal ousted leader, Muammar Gaddafi.

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In Libya, interim government forces have encountered strong resistance in the towns still loyal to the ousted leader, Muammar Gaddafi.

Gaddafi's spokesman has told a news agency that 354 people were killed in a NATO air strike on Sirte last night. Whether this is true or not is impossible to tell.

In Bani Walid, another Gaddafi stronghold, there were chaotic scenes as injured fighters were rushed to a field hospital. They say they were ambushed by pro-Gaddafi forces 20 kilometres outside the town.

USA today - Obama to propose new tax rate for millionaires (who apparently pay less than their employies)

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President Obama has the mega-rich in his sights as he attempts to cut the US budget deficit.

He is seeking a higher minimum tax rate for anyone making more than a million dollars a year.

The planned 'Buffett Tax' draws inspiration from billionaire investor Warren Buffett. He complains that rich people like himself often pay less than those who work for them due to tax loopholes and argues the wealthy can pay more.
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Obama to propose new tax rate for millionaires - CNN.com

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