Category Archives: Middle East
Peak Oil
Ok, we now have reached the point of no return – peak oil. That means that the demand of oil is higher than the supply and supply will not increase anymore.
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Protests in #Syria
Arm the Rebels #Syria
Stop watching. Let them defend themself.
Some Thoughts on #Syria
I was thinking a lot on the situation in Syria lately especially regarding the progress of events.
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Military Intervention in #Syria
In the last couple of days, I have been reading comments and blog articles who call for a military intervention by Western nations or the Arabic League, such as Chubby who writes:
Organized Massacre in #Syria
I’m shocked by the report of an organized massacre in Syria. Continue reading
Burning Barricades in #Damascus
Dozens of army deserters ‘gunned down’ #Damascus
BBC and other news media report that a massacre happened in Syria:
Activist groups said more than 70 defectors were gunned down in the north-western Idlib province.
In total, the death toll for Monday would exceed 110 – which makes the day the bloodiest day in the uprising.
via BBC News – Syria unrest: Dozens of army deserters ‘gunned down’.
Update: Spiegel Online reports that more than 220 deserters have been killed by artillery shelling and more than 40 civilians have been reportely killed.
Bloodshed in #Syria Continues
Despite diplomatic efforts by the Arabic League, the bloodshed in Syria continues: 21 people have been killed on Sunday, including 15 civilians.
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