Send Balloons Propaganda South Korea to North Korea

Saturday, November 27, 2010 16:26 AM 

When North Korea fired artillery across the border this week, South Korea's reply not only with artillery, but also a weapon that fears the hardline regime - balloons.
According to media reports, Seoul soon launch a propaganda offensive that aims to undermine the power of Kim Jong Il's iron hand by sending anti-Pyongyang leaflets that brought the balloons melitasi the heavily fortified border, as quoted by AFP.
"We release balloons carrying leaflets as retaliation against the shooting," said a military official quoted by the newspaper JoongAng Ilbo.
"Flyers flyers that read criticism of Kim Jong Il and the succession of third genarasi descent, said the unnamed officials refer to the handover of power to the youngest son of Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong-Un.
Seoul six years ago promised to Pyongyang to halt such psychological warfare, or psychological operations, but reportedly resumed its South Korea after North Korea on Tuesday opened fire on a South Korean island that killed four people.
About 400,000 leaflets condemning North Korean leadership was scattered along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) just hours after North Korea fired artillery into Yeonpyeong island, said the reports.
Leaflets were reportedly has been prepared after the sinking of a South Korean warship in March, killing 46 sailors that Seoul and experts blame on the North Korean team that mentorpedo ship.
Military officials, who declined to comment on the report, collect more powerful weapons in the war of ideas for the first time in recent years - the speakers are high voltage.
Broadcasts were aimed at generating anti-regime attitudes and messages of pro-democracy deep in the North Korean border area - as far as 24 kilo meters at night and 10 kilo meters in the daytime.
So far they are silent, but the South Korean defense ministry warned that the speakers that turn on in response to each new cross-border provocations.
North Korea, one of the most closed countries on earth, in the past, threatening to shoot the speakers when turned on and the locations from which the balloons are released propaganda.
The two Koreas are technically still in the war, because they were the year 1950-1953 conflict ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty.


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North Korea Threatens Retaliation If There Provocation Relentlessly

Monday, November 29, 2010 00:26 pmNorth Korea on Sunday pledged to do "military counter-attack without mercy" if there is an intrusion into the waters.
The threat was made in the U.S. and South Korean naval exercise that began massive south of the border.
The promise of Judgement is published by the ruling communist party newspaper Rodong Sinmun five days after North Korea bombed a South Korean island border, killing two civilians and two marines, and set fire to several homes.
North Korea said it opened fire last week after South Korea's bombs landed in the waters around the Yellow Sea border dispute that tense.
"DPRK (North Korea) will conduct a merciless military counteroffensive of action provocative intrusion into the waters in the future," said the official news agency quoted the newspaper.
North Korea rejected North Border Line (NLL) made by United Nations forces after the war from 1950 to 1953 and stressed that it should lead the line further south. The area was hit by deadly sea clash in 1999, 2002 and November last.
The newspaper said the South Korean provocation is part of an effort to defend the northern border by continuing to let their warships into the territorial waters of the DPRK on the pretext of attacking a fishing boat.
Tensions rose after the North Korean artillery attack killed four people on the island of Yeonpyeong, wounding 15 Marines and three civilians, and destroying 19 houses.
Although the major countries of the world condemning Pyongyang for the deadly incident, Beijing was once again silenced, as well as North Korea blamed for sinking a South Korean warship in March.
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula increased sharply since South Korea and the U.S. accused North Korea Seoul mentorpedo warship, that killed 46 people.
North Korea has denied involvement in the sinking of the ship and threatened to retaliate for what he calls South Korea's provocative war exercises conducted in response to the incident the ship.
The exercise, which involved 4500 troops, 29 ships and 50 fighter jets, is one of a series of planned exercises in recent months, some of which are conducted with the United States, an ally of Seoul, in a show of force against North Korea.
Cheonan South Korean warship sank on March 26 in the Yellow Sea near the disputed border with northern regions of the mysterious condition after the reported explosion.
UN Security Council condemned the South Korean vessel was sinking but not directly to blame North Korea, although U.S. and South Korea asked the UN condemnation of the communist state.
International Inquiry on May 20, announced their findings that indicate that a North Korean submarine fired a torpedo to sink the heavy South Korean warships that, in what is touted as the most serious act of aggression by Pyongyang since the Korean war 60 years ago.
South Korea announced a series of reprisals that included cutting trade with communist countries neighboring it.
North Korea has denied involvement in the incident and reply to South Korea's actions with the threats of war.
A North Korean diplomat said on June 3, the tension on the Korean peninsula after the sinking of the battleship South Korea is so high that "war may break out any moment."
In a statement at the International Conference on Disarmament, North Korea's deputy permanent envoy to the UN in Geneva, Ri-Gon Jang, blaming "bad situation" was in South Korea and the U.S..
"The situation of the Korean peninsula is currently so bad that the war could erupt at any time," he said.
The two Koreas had never reached a Peace treaty since the 1950-1953 war and only depend on a ceasefire Cold War era.


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Great Britain Paralyzed By Snow

Saturday, December 4, 2010 09:37 AM
Some of today, the UK hit by heavy snow that hampered the country's transportation and flights at various airports and railway stations canceled.
Even some schools were forced to dismiss his student disciples. Indonesian students also can not go to college and the workers were absent, while those who plan to travel should mengurunkan intentions.
Temperatures throughout Thursday in several areas, among others, on the northern island of Britain, which froze up to-14C. When continuing to this day, the thickness of snow is expected to reach 30 cm.
Meteorological Agency estimated the temperature can drop to-25C to-20C in some areas of Scotland.
British Police advise people not to travel, especially in areas affected by heavy snowfall, such as Scotland and several regions in northern England.
Gatwick Airport was closed until Friday because of snow fell thick as 15 cm. Even in some places around the airport Gatwick, Surrey, snow reached 25 centimeters.
"We try as much as possible in order to resume operations," said a spokesman for Gatwick airport.
Warnings about the snow that still would fall out in Scotland as well as several other areas, such as London, Yorkshire, and in northern England and the southwest region and the northeast.
While the Eurostar train service linking London and Brussels to cancel some trips, including from London to Paris.
According to the BBC, more than 250,000 Scottish schoolchildren were closed and some may be closed until this weekend.
It is estimated that about 1,500 of a total of 2722 schools were closed because the snow came early this year over the previous year.
No effect
"Thank God the snow which hit the British Embassy does not affect performance," said First Secretary Embassy in London, Novak Ivanhoe Saleh, told AFP in London, Friday.
He said the activity is business as usual and the staff continue to work, except a few who live on the edge of London a little late because of transportation problems.
Meanwhile, citizens who live in England and mother of three sons who are still schools in the area of Enfield, London, Dian Pangestuti Neilson, admitted that he had quickly rush to prepare the children go to school.
According to Diane Neilson, when snow fell, the school closed.
"It is not uncommon in the UK. Actually very unfortunate, why must close, yet not as thick as snow in Scotland which currently reaches more than 20 cm."
Diane acknowledged the British government less able to cope well when the snow falls, lack of anticipation, such as salt supplies
"Why should schools be closed? I could not help wondering, happened to the children's school was not dangerous path," said Dian.
While Yeffry Handoko P is taking the three-month program at Essex University, Colchester, admitted since Tuesday not to the campus because there was no bus.
"The bus is rarely available. The snow continued to fall, I spent time in the apartment aja. Fortunately, the food reserve management," said Yeffry
Eros Donna is also currently taking Master's program at Essex University, said many of the snow making facilities on the campus were closed and even many British colleagues who complain.
"I think children have regular Essex, was even more who complain," said Donny.
Dono Widiatmoko who live in the area of Manchester say that this winter was relatively faster arrival.
"Our residence is not far from the Peak District National Park, so the air temperature and snow fell more than urban areas," said a university lecturer in the Manchester area.
While the fish pond in her backyard has been frozen until the children could jump-jump over the frozen surface of the pool water. 

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Coffin Lee H Oswald Auctions

Friday, December 3, 2010 | 7:56 pm
There is still a story relating to the assassination of the late U.S. President JF Kennedy, which is about casket suspect the killer, Lee Harvey Oswald.
An auction house in Santa Monica, California, USA, Thursday (2 / 12), states want to sell a simple coffin made of pine wood. The coffin had been buried more than 20 years. Auction clearing price is 1,000 U.S. dollars, which is expected to attract interest in managing the museum and collectors of memorabilia about JFK.
Auction will begin December 16. "There is so much interested in the Kennedy and anything related to murder," said Laura Yntema, manager of the auction. That box was contested in 1981 between Oswald's widow Marina and her brother, Robert.


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The news "Indobatt" in Lebanon

Friday, December 3, 2010 06:56 AM 
Troops "Indobatt" (Indonesia Battalion) in South Lebanon UNIFIL facilitate and provide assistance tool safety and fire to the village of At-Taibe, South Lebanon, on Thursday (2 / 12) local time.
Staff Information Task Force (Task Force) Infantry Battalion contingent Mechanical Garuda (Konga) XXIII-E/Unifil told AFP via electronic mail on Friday, reported the delivery of safety equipment and fire department that is a clear form of commitment to UNIFIL in helping the Lebanese government and society.
"The assistance delivered by representatives of UNIFIL East Sector Major Calabuig and community representatives received Hebeish At Taibe Moh is part of an effort to maintain security and stability in the working environment with the necessary infrastructure Lebanese people," he said.
When receiving the assistance, Hebeish say, this is not the first activity performed UNIFIL in helping the community, especially in the village of At-Taibe, because it is expected that activities like this will continue.
"We believe that UNIFIL's role in maintaining peace (Peacekeeper) can strengthen the relationship of humanity," he said.
In his speech, Commander Task Force Konga XXIII-E/Unifil Mechanical Infantry Battalion, Lt. Col. Inf Space Hendy, said the distribution of safety equipment and fire department that is a sustainable project that can help communities At Taibe in maintaining a safe working environment.
"Indobatt will always welcome the Eastern Sector of UNIFIL, especially in the area of assignment Indobatt troops in South Lebanon," said the number one in the ranks of the Task Force Yonmek XXIII-E/Unifil Konga.
He also thanked the eastern sector of UNIFIL cooperation in realizing the project's assistance, so that the fabric of cooperation between UNIFIL with communities At Taibe going well.
Delivery of equipment and fire safety begins with the signing of the MoU ITU, then opening the veil of safety equipment.
Aid award ceremony was also marked by cutting a cake that transactions are carried out by Task Force Infantry Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Inf XXIII-E/Unifil Konga Mechanical Space Hendy, M Hebeish, and Major Calabuig.


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Debt Worries Europe, U.S. stocks weakened

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 | 7:33 pmWall Street stocks posted losses on Tuesday (11/30/2010) local time (Wednesday morning GMT), amid ongoing concerns over the debt of European countries and the data varied in the United States.
Shares of blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 46.47 points (0.42 percent) to close at 11006.02, while the S & P 500 index, a broader measure of the market, fell 7.21 points (0.61 percent) to 1180, 55 points.
Technology-heavy Nasdaq composite index retreated 26.99 points (1.07 percent) to 2498.23, with Google's stock declined 4.5 percent since the news it was being investigated by European regulators and the report is considering to buy online discount Groupon to six billion U.S. dollars .
Decrease Tuesday brings to a close negative for November, with the Dow Jones fell 1.01 percent, the S & P 500 lost 0.23 percent and the Nasdaq lost 0.37 percent.
"Although spared from the worst levels following the better than expected data on U.S. consumer sentiment and Midwest business activity, the shares are under the flatline as fears of worsening of the debt that continues to cripple the euro area sentiment," said analysts at Charles Schwab.
U.S. Dollar continues to rise a few days later against the European common currency, which fell below 1.30 dollars, more pressure on stocks, because a stronger dollar makes exports less attractive.
The European Union and the International Monetary Fund on Monday approved the deal 85 billion euros (113 billion U.S. dollars) for Ireland, but the announcement was quickly overshadowed by concerns where other countries could be next in line.
In the United States, a key survey by research firm the Conference Board showed consumer confidence rose in November to its highest level since June, good news ahead of crucial holiday shopping season.
"Consumer Assessment of economic situation and the current job market, while only slightly better than last month, showed the economy was still growing albeit slowly," said Lynn Franco of the Conference Board.

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Crude Oil Prices Down

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 | 8:01 pm
Oil prices in New York fell on Tuesday (11/30/2010) local time as traders booked profits after rising a day earlier.New York's main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in January, fell 1.62 dollars to close at 84.11 dollars per barrel.
In London, Brent North Sea crude oil for January delivery fell 1.42 dollars to 85.92 dollars per barrel.
"Oil prices fell on concern about bailout Europe to Ireland because we now see the diversion of attention to Spain has led to several broad risk aversion," said Matt Smith of Summit Energy.
Crude oil prices jumped on Monday after Ireland, the banking crisis, approved a bailout package of 113 billion U.S. dollars (85 billion euros), but it just sparked fears of transmission of the euro zone debt.


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In China Confusion Thank Korea United: Wikileaks

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 22:49 AM 
WASHINGTON (AFP) - China, long consideredas protector of North Korea, increasingly unsure of its own influence and willsupport the unification of the peninsula if the regime collapsed, said the leakU.S. documents on Monday.In an expansive banquet last year, ambassadorof China to Kazakhstan reveals that Beijing considers the programnuclear North Korea as "very troublesome," according to a memopembocor obtained by the site Wikileaks.Ambassador Cheng Gouping "said China hopespeaceful reunification in the long term, but China hopes the two countrieswill remain separate in the short term, "said the leaked telegram by the AmbassadorRichard Hoagland and the U.S. large print repeated by the British newspaper TheGuardian.In another telegram is reproduced in The New York Times,a Chinese official who removed his name said that Beijing believesNorth Korea had "gone too far" after a trialboth nuclear and fired a missile.The official told a U.S. diplomat"That Chinese officials have expressed displeasure to Chinacolleagues and has been pressing North Korea (North Korea) to return to the tablenegotiations, "he said."Unfortunately," Chinese officials said suchquoted, "the protests had no effect.""'The only country that can make progresswith North Korea is the United States, '"said China's pajabatquoted as saying.Wikileaks has made infuriated the U.S. government againstmassive spread of sensitive data. Memos to the public afterNorth Korean border rained gunfire on an island in South Korea,killed four people and increase tensions.Impasse arises when the leader of North Korea's reclusive KimJong-Il, who suffered a stroke, preparing to hand over power to sonyoungest male lesser-known Kim Jong-Un, which is believed to still old20s years.Dai Bingguo, China's state counselor, is quoted in a telegramwhen told U.S. officials after a visit to Pyongyangthat Kim Jong-Il has lost weight but "appeared quite healthyand still have a 'sharp mind'. "Kim said he still drank alcohol, saying thatjust a matter of scheduling to stop North Korean leader fromparticipation by the guests in one of the legendary drinking sessions,according to the telegram.Many U.S. experts believe that China wants to maintainstatus quo for North Korea, worried that if the collapse would trigger a flood of refugeesand bring a united Korea and U.S. allies to the border.But a senior official of South Korea Chun Yung-Woo toldin a telegram saying that Chinese officials are more"Advanced" has come to believe that North Korea "lessvaluable to China as a buffer state "since the nuclear testfirst in 2006.Chun also said that South Koreans believe that KoreaNorth "has collapsed economically" and will "collapse inpolitical "two to three years after Kim's death.Chun, who was deputy foreign minister and nowa national security adviser, said that China "is very lessinfluence on North Korea than that of the believer. ""Beijing's 'no desire' to useeconomic influence to force a change in policiesPyongyang and the leader of (North Korea) know about it, "he said.However, another telegram quoted a Chinese official who"With strong ignore any suggestion that the system will collapsewhen Kim Jong-Il to go. "Unnamed officials were "warned that theU.S. experts do not think North Korea will explode after Kim Jong-Ildied, "he said.


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Mine tamer 16 kidnapped in Afghanistan

Thursday, December 2, 2010 03:30 AM 
Kabul (AFP) - Gunmen kidnapped 16 tamer mines in Afghanistan, on Wednesday, but freed nine of them several hours later and took the rest to an unknown location, police said.
No one has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping, which occurred in the restive region Muhmand Dara on the border with Pakistan. However, criminal groups and guerrilla kidnapped dozens of foreigners and Afghanistan since US-led invasion in 2001 toppled the Taliban regime in Kabul.
"Gunmen attacked and kidnapped 16 tamer mine this morning but freed nine of them several hours later," said General Aminullah Amarkhail, border police chief for Nangarhar province, told AFP.
Amarkhail say, one person was arrested for alleged involvement in the kidnapping.
The tamer mines were worked for the Organization and Rehabilitation Mine Cleanup Afghanistan (Omar) who is based in Afghanistan.
Nine Afghan private security guards for a construction company was kidnapped in Kabul province on Monday, said the interior ministry.


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President Obama Affirm Support For South Korea

Wednesday, November 24, 2010 07:36 AM WASHINGTON (AFP) - U.S. President Barack Obama said Tuesday that U.S. support of South Korea's "unshakeable". Obama argued that in meeting key officials in security, defense and intelligence regarding the North Korean crisis.
Obama had a meeting at the White House that, after returning from a trip to Indiana.U.S. President had received information about the conflict that preceded Pyongyang's artillery attack against a South Korean island.
"The president reaffirmed the unwavering U.S. support on our ally, the Republic of Korea, and have discussed ways to promote peace and security on the Korean peninsula in the future," said a White House statement.
Obama is then scheduled to be called South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak to discuss the crisis.
The meeting included National Security Adviser Tom Donilon, Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates, their representatives and officials of foreign policy in Asia.
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, Admiral Michael Mullen, chief of the joint chiefs, and his deputy, Gen. James Cartwright, also took part in the meeting.
U.S. Ambassador to UN Susan Rice joined the conversation via video.Daftar participants meeting together with a list of officials who are often called upon by President Barack Obama to discuss the development of Afghanistan.

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