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Parliament's special agreement for reviewing nuclear agreement held numerous sessions to debate content amid deepening political infighting ahead of Feb 2016 elections to parliament and Assembly of Experts; committee seen as unlikely to block agreement. U.S. Senate Democrats early Sept blocked legislation to quash Iran nuclear deal. IAEA 21 Sept said significant progress made in investigation into possible military dimensions of nuclear program, Iran submitted environmental samples from Parchin military site. President Rouhani 25 Sept said "conditions were ripe" to begin implementing nuclear agreement. Rouhani late month attended UNGA, 26 Sept called for investigation into reported deaths of some 1,000 at hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
FM 10 Sept said explosives smuggled from Iran and seized by authorities in July sufficiently powerful to destroy Manama, urged Iran to stop interfering in Bahrain's internal affairs and rethink its foreign policy. Govt late Sept announced 1.4 tonnes of explosives found in Nuwaidrat district south of Manama, several arrests made. Bomb attack targeted police station in Khamis village 10 Sept, no injuries. Prosecutor 7 Sept said man arrested for "insulting" troops participating in Yemen campaign on social media. 32 countries mid-month expressed concerns over Bahrain's human rights record at UN HRC.
Continued wave of anti-establishment protests in Baghdad and southern provinces over corruption and systematic inadequacy of service delivery brought country to edge of yet more serious conflict. Top religious authority Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani 7 Aug attempted to de-escalate tensions by denouncing corruption and calling on PM Abadi to undertake reforms to address problems. Parliament 11 Aug approved sweeping reform package that included reducing number of ministries, eliminating multiple deputy PM and VP positions. Kurdistan region also experienced political crisis: regional President Barzani's term formally ended 19 Aug; Gorran and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), two of region's largest political parties, challenged Barzani's wish to serve third term, drafted law that would empower region's parliament to elect new president. Clashes with Islamic State (IS) and IS attacks continued: at least 67 killed 14 Aug by truck bomb in Baghdad; at least 58 killed, 100 wounded 10 Aug in bomb attacks in Diyala province; five including two generals killed by suicide bomber 27 Aug near Ramadi. U.S. reported senior IS leader Haji Mutazz killed in drone strike 18 Aug. Turkey strikes on alleged PKK bases in Kurdistan Regional Govt territory continued (see Turkey).
Country passed first compliance test 15 Aug by submitting information on past nuclear activities to IAEA; IAEA will review and ask any additional questions within one month. Debate in U.S. administration over passage of nuclear deal by Congress continued ahead of Sept vote: two senior Democrats early Aug voiced opposition to deal, vote of ten undecided senators expected to be key. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) early Aug offered support for deal. Iran's FM Zarif early Aug continued regional tour of Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Lebanon and Syria. Two sentenced 30 Aug to ten years' prison for spying for U.S. and Israel. Authorities 22 Aug unveiled new solid-fuel surface-to-surface missile. Official news agency 22 Aug reported reconnaissance drone shot down in west near Iraq border. UK 23 Aug reopened embassy in Tehran.
Interior ministry 13 Aug confirmed arrest of five suspected of involvement in 28 July Sitra bombing, said suspects had links to Iran Revolutionary Guards and Hizbollah. Prominent cleric and former lawmaker Hasan Isa detained 18 Aug following visit to Iran, charged with financing terrorism and involvement in Sitra bombing; opposition al-Wefaq said Isa targeted under laws that criminalise peaceful political activism. Opposition figure Ibrahim Sharif, arrested mid-July, 24 Aug pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to overthrow govt, inciting hatred. Authorities early Aug temporarily suspended independent newspaper al-Wasat for "dissemination of information that affects national unity". Police officer killed, seven wounded 28 Aug by bomb in Karana village.
At least a dozen killed 6 August in bomb attack in Abha, near Yemen border; Islamic State (IS) claimed attack.
Anti-Huthi ground forces moved into southern governorates throughout Aug after capturing Aden late July, took al-Anad airforce base 3 Aug then pushed Huthis from Lahj, Dalia, Ayban and Shebwa. Anti-Huthi coalition airstrikes 18 Aug crippled Hodeida port which serves north of country. Huthis reinforced positions in Sanaa and took back some territory in Taiz during intense clashes. Huthis for first time offered significant concessions at UN mediation 8-9 August, including withdrawal from cities in accordance with UNSCR 2216. Govt rejected negotiations; both sides now preparing for potential battle in capital. Saudi-backed coalition began deployment of ground troops and heavy weapons to Marib governorate, east of capital. Amnesty International 18 August accused both sides of killing civilians, possible war crimes; UN aid official condemned Hodeida attack as violation of international law.
Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) attacks and suicide bombings continued throughout month including 18 July car bomb in Khan Bani Saad town that killed some 120 and injured at least 130. Shiite militias and central govt 12 July announced beginning of second large-scale military operation to retake Anbar governorate from IS, 27 July launched attack on Ramadi. Fighting around first target, Falluja, quickly reached stalemate: IS reportedly planted booby-traps around city blocking militias from entering and confining Falluja's residents to city. UN report released mid-month estimated nearly 15,000 civilians killed Jan 2014-April 2015 by conflict in Iraq. Kurdistan Regional Govt (KRG) early month said it was exporting crude oil from Kirkuk fields independently of Baghdad; move violates earlier agreement between KRG PM Barzani and Iraq's Oil Minister Abdel Abdul Mahdi. KRG placed in difficult position of choosing between solidarity with longstanding economic partner Turkey or Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) after Turkey launched strikes against PKK militants in northern Iraq late July (see Turkey).
Historic agreement between Iran and P5+1 (EU3+3) on Iran's nuclear program reached 14 July after twelve years of crisis and 22 months of arduous negotiations. Resulting Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) established most rigorous verification and inspection mechanism ever negotiated, rolls back extensive sanctions regime imposed on Iran. U.S. Obama administration 19 July submitted deal to Congress, triggering 60-day review period; Iranian parliament will also scrutinise deal but without deadline or obligation to vote. UNSC 20 July unanimously endorsed agreement, triggering 90-day period to "adoption day" when Iran will begin implementing key nuclear commitments and U.S. and EU will issue waivers and regulations necessary for lifting of sanctions. Iran and IAEA 14 July also reached agreement on roadmap for resolving outstanding issues by 15 December.
Two policemen killed, six injured in bomb explosion in Shiite village Sitra 28 July, several reportedly arrested amid speculation over "foreign" link to attacks; Iran denied responsibility. Tensions with Iran deepened: authorities 25 July announced ambassador to Iran recalled after repeated "hostile" Iranian statements, said arms smuggling plot by two Bahrainis with reported ties to Iran foiled. EU parliament 9 July passed resolution calling for ban on exports of tear gas and crowd-control equipment to Bahrain, end to rights abuses. Rights campaigner Nabeel Rajab pardoned by King Hamad mid-July after serving three months of six-month sentence for insulting public institutions on Twitter. Sunni Muslim opposition leader Ibrahim Sharif arrested 12 July for incitement to overthrow govt and "hatred of the regime" in 10 July speech; U.S. expressed concern.
Fighting intensified throughout month as hopes for Ramadan ceasefire failed to materialise and Saudi/anti-Huthi coalition launched new military offensive. Huthi/Saleh alliance 14 July suffered first major defeat since start of war in March when Yemeni fighters trained in Saudi Arabia and backed by Saudi-led coalition airstrikes captured Aden international airport. Fighters consolidated control over most of Aden, made some progress in southern governorates including retaking military bases in Shebwa and Lahj, during military push dubbed "Operation Golden Arrow"; coalition forces said will use Aden to launch further military operations. UN-brokered ceasefire announced for 10 July broken almost immediately by coalition airstrikes; Huthis 10 July threatened significant military escalation in response to increased airstrikes. Saudi-led coalition 25 July announced unilateral five-day ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid, immediately broken by both sides. Ceasefire announcement came day after coalition airstrike killed at least 65 civilians in residential compound in Mokha, Human Rights Watch said killings an apparent war crime. UN 2 July raised Yemen to level-three humanitarian crisis; humanitarians continued to warn of coming famine if naval blockade is not eased; World Food Program's ship berthed in Aden 21 July for first time since conflict began. UN raised civilian death toll to 1,900 as of 28 July, with 202 deaths in previous twelve days.
Iraqi soldiers, militias and Kurdish forces continued to clash with Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) throughout month; U.S. coalition strikes against IS continued. IS suicide bombers killed some 40 Iraqi soldiers in attack on police HQ near Ramadi 1 June; attacks in and near Baghdad continued including at least twelve killed in series of bombings in Baghdad commercial areas 27 June. Seventeen killed 15 June in clash between pro-govt forces and IS in Baiji town. U.S. President Obama 10 June approved deployment of additional 450 U.S. troops to advise and train Iraqi army. PM Abadi suggested U.S. lacked real commitment to troop training, 27 June said Iraqi troop withdrawal from Ramadi in May "unauthorised", 30 June "retired" army chief-of-staff. U.S. Defense Sec Ashley Carter mid-June noted Iraqi soldiers unwilling to fight, Iraqi govt unable to provide over half of the 24,000 soldiers U.S. is proposing to train. U.S. Congress 17 June voted down amendment to National Defense Authorisation Act that would have allowed U.S. to send weapons to Iraqi Kurdish forces without approval of Baghdad central govt. UN late June said over three million displaced by conflict in Iraq since early 2014.
Deadline for completion of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear accord extended from 30 June to 7 July: drafting continued throughout June but at slow pace due to loopholes in Lausanne Framework agreed 2 April, domestic sensitivities and continued push for concessions by both sides.
Leader of opposition al-Wefaq movement Sheikh Ali Salman, arrested Dec 2014, sentenced 16 June to four years' prison for promoting disobedience, insulting public institutions, disturbing the peace and inciting hatred; acquitted of seeking to overthrow monarchy. 57 Shia citizens jailed, 56 of whom were stripped of their nationality for allegedly planning attacks on police, security institutions and embassy; rights groups condemned trial and sentences. Authorities 4 June said ten members of terrorist cell accused of bomb attacks on police and civilians arrested, 7 June said terrorist plot by Iraqi-trained militants foiled. U.S. 30 June announced resumption of military aid to Bahrain.
UN-brokered consultations between warring parties in Geneva 15-19 June failed to reach agreement on ceasefire or humanitarian pause. Huthi/Saleh bloc continued to view exiled Yemeni govt as illegitimate and largely irrelevant; govt maintained unrealistic demands for Huthi disarmament and withdrawal from large blocs of territory. Huthi/Saleh coalition continued to advance: captured capital of Jawf province on border with Saudi Arabia 14 June; made gains in Marib province; 6 June fired scud missile into Saudi territory. Saudi military and Yemeni fighters reinforced border position, increased cross-border rocket attacks ahead of Geneva consultations. Hiraak fighters gained upper hand against Huthis in Dalia governorate. Humanitarian situation continued to worsen: UN mid-June said over 80% of population in need of aid, $1.6bn needed to tackle "looming catastrophe". Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) 17 June killed over 30 in series of bombings at Zayid mosques and Huthi HQ in Saana. Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula leader killed 16 June in U.S. drone strike.
Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) mid-May seized Ramadi, last govt stronghold in Anbar province; Iraqi forces launched counter-attack late May led by Iran-backed Shiite "popular mobilisation" militias, U.S. announced it is "expediting" weapons shipments to Iraq, increased airstrikes against IS. At least seventeen troops reportedly killed by IS suicide attacks in western Anbar province 26-27 May. At least five killed in car-bomb attacks on two Baghdad hotels 28 May, IS claimed responsibility. Dozens of inmates broke out of prison in Al-Khalis 8 May, several guards killed in clashes, IS claimed responsibility.
Drafting of final nuclear agreement continued throughout month, advanced despite some backtracking on both sides. U.S. Congress and Senate mid-May passed Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act with large majorities, bill signed into law 22 May by President Obama; Iran agreed to grant UN inspectors "managed access" to military sites. FM Zarif late May said he hoped for final nuclear deal "within a reasonable period of time", warned against making "excessive demands" on Iran. Trial began 26 May of U.S. journalist arrested July 2014 accused of espionage. Tehran continued to offer support to anti-Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) forces in Iraq and Syria (see Iraq and Syria). Tensions in Persian Gulf continued to escalate: Iranian ships 14 May fired warning shots at Singapore-flagged tanker that allegedly damaged Iranian oil platform; Iran cargo ship reportedly carrying 2,500 tonnes of aid supplies for Yemen diverted to Djibouti 22 May (see Yemen).
Appeals Court 14 May upheld six-month jail sentence against rights activist Nabeel Rajab, found guilty of tweet insulting defence and interior ministries; former MP Khalid Abdul Aal sentenced 27 May to one year prison for insulting Interior Ministry on Twitter. Interior Ministry 10 May said group suspected of terrorist attacks arrested, explosives stockpile seized in Janusan and Sitra.
Saudi-led air campaign against Huthis in Yemen continued amid ongoing tensions with Iran (see Yemen). Suicide bombing of Shiite mosque near Qatif in East 22 May left 21 dead; Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) claimed responsibility; tens of thousands joined mass funeral 25 May; four killed 29 May in suicide bomb attack on Shiite mosque in Dammam. Authorities late May imposed sanctions on two top Hizbollah commanders already sanctioned by U.S. for alleged involvement in terrorism. King Salman declined to attend U.S.-Gulf Camp David summit mid-May.
Conflict increasingly intractable as it becomes tied to regional Saudi-Iran power struggle. Saudi coalition and Huthi/Saleh bloc feeding cycle of escalating violence: small group of special forces, reportedly Emirati, 4 May landed in Aden raising spectre of ground invasion; in retaliation Huthi-affiliated tribes 5-6 May launched cross-border attacks into Saudi Arabia killing several civilians; Saudis responded with intense air raids in Sanaa and Huthi stronghold Saada. Huthi/Saleh bloc gained ground throughout month despite air campaign and blockade, especially in Aden, Taiz and Shebwa. Iran made several attempts to break blockade, including sending ship ostensibly loaded with humanitarian supplies sparking war of words with Saudis; tensions lessened when UN 20 May announced ship would dock for inspection in Djibouti. Five-day ceasefire held 12-16 May; Saudi-led airstrikes resumed 18 May in response to repeated Huthi violations of truce; 27 May killed at least 80 near Saudi border and in Sanaa, deadliest day since strikes began. New UN envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed working to revive negotiations including proposed consultations 28 May but neither side ready for genuine compromise: Hadi govt said Huthi withdrawal from captured territory precondition for negotiations. Saudis 16 May convened GCC-sponsored conference in Riyadh: Yemeni participants called for joint Arab force to oversee Huthi withdrawal from cities, speedy return of govt in exile, provision of anti-Huthi resistance with weapons and logistical support. UNCHR estimated at least 1,037 civilians killed and 2,453 injured 26 March to 20 May.
Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) militants early April reportedly retreated from Tikrit, under IS control since June 2014, after three-week siege by Shiite militias operating under "popular mobilisation forces" umbrella. Militias together with Iraqi govt units took over city under cover of U.S. airstrikes. Following victory PM Abadi made first visit to Washington, secured almost $200mn humanitarian assistance support, refrained from explicitly requesting increased U.S. military assistance, discussed Iraq's budget crisis with World Bank and IMF. Reports emerged mid-April suggesting IS leader al-Baghdadi seriously wounded in airstrikes mid-March. In western Iraq, govt forces early April withdrew from eastern Ramadi, govt's only remaining foothold in Anbar province, paving way for IS advance; 90,000 displaced. Police official 27 April said some 30 police killed mid-April in clashes between local security forces and IS in Ramadi. IS 16 April seized parts of Iraq's biggest oil refinery in Bajii city. Amid rise in intra-Kurdish rivalries and external interference in Kurdish affairs, Kurdistan Democratic Party working to secure allegiance of Ninewa province officials, minorities and tribes; KDP security forces 5 April arrested Yazidi leader Haider Shasho, who allied with KDP rival People's Protection Units (YPG). IS claimed 18 April bombing outside U.S. consulate in Erbil; five arrested.
Iran and P5+1 (EU3+3) 2 April announced initial agreement on key parameters of "Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action" on Iran's nuclear enrichment. Iran and IAEA 15 April met to resume cooperation. Parties reconvened 22-25 April to discuss technical details and implementation plan, talks continued 27 April on sidelines of Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference. If implemented, Plan of Action parameters will reduce enrichment capacity by two thirds, reduce stockpile of enriched material by 97% for ten years, lengthening breakout time from two-three months to twelve months. Will also limit research and development to laboratory scale for ten to fifteen years, modify Arak heavy-water reactor to eliminate weapons-usable plutonium, establish safeguards and rigorous inspections and provide phased sanctions relief. Suspicions in Tehran about U.S. President Obama's ability to deliver on final agreement exacerbated by U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee's 14 April approval of bill requiring Obama to submit any deal for Congress vote. Charges against U.S. journalist Jason Rezaian, detained July 2014, made public 20 April: Rezaian charged with espionage, "propaganda against the establishment" and "collaborating with hostile govts". Marshall Islands ship seized 28 April, reportedly in connection with court case involving unresolved cargo claim.
Renewed Shiite protests ahead of 19 April Formula 1 race: hundreds marched in Shiite village Duraz. Court 5 April adjourned case of rights activist Nabeel Rajab, appealing six-month jail sentence for insulting govt, after he was arrested again 2 April following comments on treatment of inmates at Jaw prison; Rajab charged 26 April with "disseminating false news in time of war" and "openly discrediting a statutory authority". Interior Ministry 27 April announced 28 suspected terrorists arrested.
Regime 21 April declared end to Yemen airstrikes (see Yemen); said new phase to begin focused on rebuilding and preventing Huthi operational movements. Interior Ministry 28 April said 93 suspected Islamic State operatives arrested. King Salman 29 April appointed Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Nayef as Crown Prince and Defence Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman as deputy crown prince.
Saudi Arabia 21 April announced end to five-week air campaign against Huthis and security forces aligned with former President Saleh. Both Saudi and Huthi actions suggest preparing for long fight: Huthi leader, Abdulmalik al-Huthi 19 April refused to surrender; Saudi-led air attacks ongoing, intensifying in southern and western provinces, bombed Sanaa airport late-month. Naval and air blockade to stop Huthis from resupplying still in place, preventing food, medical supplies and other products entering country; Huthis preventing aid convoys from entering Aden. ICRC said humanitarian situation catastrophic; UNOCHA estimated over 300,000 displaced. UNSC 14 April imposed arms embargo on Huthis and allied military units. Iranian-dispatched ships reportedly bound for Yemen turned around 23 April; U.S. dispatched two additional warships to Yemeni waters, reportedly to deter arms shipments to Huthis. UNSG Ban 25 April appointed Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as Yemen special envoy to replace Jamal Benomar, who left post amid criticisms from Gulf countries. Al-Qaeda 3 April captured govt buildings, freed prisoners and looted central bank in Al-Mukalla, Hadramout.
Iran-backed Shiite militias 2 March launched ambitious operation to retake Tirkrit, central Iraq, from Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL): operation involves 20,000-30,000 Shiite fighters directed and armed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard; role of Iraqi state security forces marginal. Militias 11 March entered al-Alam district, SE Tirkrit, progress slowed by IS fighters and IED cordon. U.S. 25 March initiated strikes against IS targets in Tikrit, reportedly to aid Iraqi army forces though in practice helping militia-led operation; PM Abadi 31 March said Tikrit back under govt control. Draft legislation discussed in parliament 3 March proposed merge of Shiite militias into National Guard prompting fears militias will be given cover of regular force without addressing larger issue of their sectarian nature.
Nuclear talks ongoing as 31 March deadline for preliminary accord missed, broad agreement reportedly reached but details still under negotiation. Discussions focussed on issues of research and development, and schedule for UNSC sanctions relief. 47 U.S. Republicans attempted to sabotage talks by writing open letter to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warning any deal could be reversed by next U.S. president. Hardline conservative Mohammed Yazdi 10 March defeated former president and moderate Rafsanjani, to be elected Chairman of the Assembly of Experts, group responsible for choosing next Supreme Leader.
Trial of opposition al-Wefaq head Sheikh Ali Salman, charged with incitement to overthrow govt, adjourned 25 March to 22 April. Protests against his detention and intensifying regime repression continued. Bahrain late month joined Saudi Arabia-led operation in Yemen (see Yemen). Public Prosecutor 28 March announced secretary general of political society arrested for spreading "lies and rumours" aimed at undermining Yemen operation. Explosion west of Manama wounded two policemen 19 March. Eleven jailed for fifteen years 22 March for Oct attack on police station in Shiite village Aalay, near Manama.
Govt 8 March offered to hold talks on Yemen crisis in Riyadh, 26 March launched airstrikes in Yemen (see Yemen). New King Salman 10 March said he would tackle corruption, create jobs and maintain stability in first major public speech since taking power in Jan.
Violence increased as tensions tipped over into all-out war and UN human rights chief Zeid warned country "on the verge of total collapse". Saudi Arabia and ten other (mostly Arab, Sunni) countries 26 March launched "operation decisive storm", countrywide air campaign against Huthis and allied military units loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh; goal is to restore President Hadi's govt, but operation risks pulling Yemen further into Saudi-Iranian regional struggle, augmenting sectarian divides, closing any hope of negotiated political solution. Political crisis continued to deepen as violence overtook UN-brokered negotiations. Fighting broke out in earnest between Hadi and forces associated with Huthis and former President Saleh in Aden 19 March. Huthis 19-20 March bombed presidential residence in Aden, moved northern military units and other forces southwards. Clashes ongoing between Hadi-aligned groups in Aden, backed by Saudi-led airstrikes, and Huthi/Saleh forces. Over 40 refugees killed in air raid on refugee camp in Haradh area near Saudi border 31 March. Al-Qaeda 18 March assassinated Abulkarim al-Khaywani, journalist and liberal voice within Huthi movement; 20 March captured security and local govt buildings in southern Lahj governorate. Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) claimed responsability for 20 March suicide bombings on Zaydi mosques in Sanaa that killed over 130.
Criticism of PM Abadi's inability to impose govt authority intensified after killing of prominent Sunni tribal leader Sheikh Qassem al-Janabi, his nephew and six guards at Baghdad checkpoint manned by Shiite militiamen 13 Feb; some 75 lawmakers responded by boycotting parliament, blamed cabinet and defence ministry for ignoring criminal activities of Shiite militias. Govt early Feb approved draft law establishing National Guard commanded by locals, particularly Sunnis, at governorate level; Sunni ministers rejected draft, demanded clarity regarding chain of command and amendment of de-Baathification legislation excluding former security and military figures. Abadi early month declared end to decade-long night-time curfew in Baghdad and withdrawal of army and federal police from some areas handed over to "local forces", causing fear of further increase in militia activity. Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) attacks continued in Anbar province: IS mid-month seized Al-Baghdadi town north west of Ramadi, reportedly burned 45 residents to death; attacked nearby Ain al-Asad airbase hosting U.S. military advisors. Deadly bombings continued in Baghdad: at least 34 killed 7 Feb, mostly in majority Shia area; another 37 killed 24 Feb. Mass graves containing scores of Yazidis killed by IS discovered in north mid-month.
Progress in nuclear talks between Iran and U.S. during bilateral negotiations in Munich 6-8 Feb: Iran appeared to accept P5+1 (also known as EU3+3) formula for curtailing enrichment capacity, lengthening nominal nuclear weapons "breakout time" to one year; major disagreements remained including on schedule for sanctions relief, duration of possible agreement. Talks continued in Geneva 20-23 Feb; next round in Montreux from 2 March. Supreme Leader Khamenei 8 Feb voiced unusually strong support for negotiations: referred to Iranian concessions under Nov 2013 interim agreement as "logical", equated them with Iran's 1988 acceptance of UNSC resolution ending Iran-Iraq war; expressed opposition to any deal contrary to "nation's interests". Some U.S. Senate Democrats maintained President Obama has until end of March to reach political understanding with Iran before additional sanctions will be pursued; Obama 9 Feb said further extension of talks unlikely unless Iran agrees to P5+1's "bottom line". Several U.S. lawmakers vowed not to attend Israeli PM Netanyahu's scheduled 3 March address on Iran to joint session of Congress, blamed lack of Republican consultation with White House on inviting Netanyahu. Iran 2 Feb placed domestically made satellite into orbit; critics alleged move unofficial attempt to launch inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) despite Iran being years away from ICBM technology; satellite imagery revealed launch site lacked necessary components for ICBM launch.
Continued clashes between protesters and police around 14 Feb anniversary of 2011 uprising; main opposition al-Wefaq said scores injured. Authorities 17 Feb announced criminal investigation into al-Wefaq, claimed group undermining national security.
Political crisis deepened as Huthis moved to fill void left by late Jan resignation of President Hadi and govt: Huthi leaders 6 Feb announced establishment of revolutionary council, high security committee and parliamentary body charged with electing presidential council. Move triggered immediate international and domestic condemnation: several foreign embassies suspended operations and evacuated diplomats including U.S., EU, UK, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia and UAE; all political parties rejected declaration, anti-Huthi protests grew in Sanaa and central provinces. UNSC 15 Feb called on Huthis to relinquish control of state institutions, release president and ministers from house arrest; GCC countries lobbying for diplomatic isolation argued UNSC resolution should have allowed for enforcement under UN Charter's Chapter Seven. UN 20 Feb brokered agreement on creating transitional council; President Hadi next day escaped Sanaa for southern city of Aden: issued statement reasserting his authority as president, accusing Huthis of coup d'état and calling on body created to oversee implementation of national dialogue outcomes to meet in Aden or Taiz; fears move could further accelerate conflict, territorial disintegration. Groups in several southern and western governorates declared autonomy from Sanaa, many actively prepared to resist Huthis; battle lines increasingly taking sectarian overtones, pitting Shafai (Sunni) areas against Huthis. Popular committees in Aden, funded by Hadi but with unclear loyalties, 16 Feb clashed with govt Special Security Forces allegedly affiliated with Huthis and/or former President Saleh: seized key areas including city's port, intelligence HQ and other state buildings. Huthis advanced against al-Qaeda (AQAP) in Baydah province, dozens reported killed 14 Feb; AQAP 12 Feb captured military base in Shebwa province. U.S. drone strikes continued including four killed in Baydah 2 Feb.
Three border guards killed by suspected jihadi militants, including suicide bomber, along Iraqi border 5 Jan; authorities 9 Jan arrested seven suspected accomplices including four Syrians. King Abdullah died 23 Jan, crown prince Salman named new king.
Fighting between Kurdish forces and Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) militants continued in NW amid increasing friction between Kurdish factions: attempts by U.S.-supported Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) to improve relations with local Yezidis following mid-Dec seizure of Sinjar challenged by rival Kurdish factions including Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK); mid-Jan declaration of self-administration in Sinjar, backed by PKK, denounced by Kurdistan Regional Government officials as PKK plot to separate Iraqi Kurds from Yezidis. Dozens of Kurds, scores of IS militants reported killed near Gwer SW of Erbil early Jan; dozens killed in IS attack on Kirkuk 30 Jan. Shiite militiamen accused of killing over 70 Sunni civilians in eastern Diyala 26 Jan. Fighting continued in Anbar province including scores of govt forces, IS militants reported killed in al-Jubba and near Haditha town 6 Jan. Bombings, shootings continued in Baghdad including at least 21 killed 29 Jan; suicide bomber 12 Jan killed twelve Shiite militiamen and Iraqi soldiers near Tikrit.
Nuclear negotiations between Iran and P5+1 (also known as EU3+3) continued mid-month in Geneva; no progress despite hours of talks between U.S. Sec State Kerry and Iranian FM Zarif, two days of bilateral U.S.-Iran deputy-level talks, one day of discussions with full P5+1. Talks continued late month including U.S.-Iran talks in Zurich 22-23 Jan, Iran-EU3 (France, Germany and UK) talks in Istanbul 29 Jan. U.S. Congress moved forward with bipartisan sanctions legislation; Democrats supporting legislation promised no vote before 24 March deadline for reaching Iran-P5+1 framework agreement after President Obama warned new sanctions could undermine negotiations, threatened veto. More than 200 Iranian parliamentarians initiated draft legislation mandating govt to increase enrichment level to 60% if Congress imposes new sanctions. President Rouhani rebuffed by Supreme Leader Khamenei after suggesting national referendum could be held on nuclear deal: Khamenei 7 Jan said Iran should maintain confrontational posture in negotiations, revealing possible cracks in fragile consensus on need to resolve crisis. Iranian officials early Jan accused Saudi Arabia of intentionally keeping oil prices low to hurt Iranian economy, force additional concessions in nuclear talks. Iranian military officials early Jan said army delimited buffer zone 40km inside Iraq to deter potential cross-border jihadi incursions. Iranian Revolutionary Guard General killed in Israeli strike targeting Hizbollah convoy in Golan Heights 18 Jan (see Lebanon).
Authorities 19 Jan charged head of main opposition al-Wefaq, Sheikh Ali Salman, with incitement to overthrow govt, trial began 28 Jan; several clashes between protesters and police early Jan following Salman's detention late Dec. Senior al-Wefaq leader Jameel Kadhim sentenced to six months' jail 13 Jan for allegedly "disrupting" Nov elections. Prominent activist Nabeel Rajab handed six-month jail sentence 20 Jan for allegedly insulting govt institutions.
Govt and President Hadi 22 Jan resigned, throwing political process established through Sept "Peace and National Partnership Agreement" (PNPA) into question and raising prospect of territorial fragmentation, widespread violence. Move followed push by northern Huthis to take complete control of Sanaa 19-20 Jan: surrounded presidential palace, captured additional military positions and state institutions, put Hadi under virtual house arrest. Presidential resignation awaiting approval by parliament; observers fear Huthis could appoint presidential or military committee without adequate buy-in from other groups, causing violent backlash from Shafai (Sunni) areas and southern separatists. Several anti-Huthi demonstrations in Sanaa late month, including by thousands of protesters 24 Jan. Huthi push triggered by dispute with Hadi over draft constitution, especially proposed federal structure; Huthi fighters 17 Jan kidnapped presidential advisor allegedly seeking to force through six-region federalism without Huthi consent. Insurgent leader Abdul-Malik al-Huthi 20 Jan accused Hadi of obstructing PNPA, indicated willingness to remove president. Hadi next day accepted all Huthi demands in return for advisor's release, Huthi withdrawal from certain military positions; agreement immediately collapsed as Huthis dictated terms of implementation under threat of military force. Security council of Aden governorate 22 Jan announced it would no longer take orders from Sanaa following Hadi's resignation. Al-Qaeda in the Arab Peninsula (AQAP) claimed responsibility for 7 Jan attack on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdoin Paris, same day exploded car bomb outside Sanaa police academy killing over 40; observers warned group gaining strength amid Huthi expansion. Six reported killed in U.S. drone strikes late Jan.
Militants 14 Dec shot dead policeman near majority Shia eastern town of Awamiya; four suspects, one bystander reported killed in police raid 20 Dec. Supporters of jihadi group Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) early Dec claimed late Nov non-fatal shooting of Danish citizen in Riyadh; three suspects arrested 11 Dec.
Battle against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) continued in central, northern Iraq: IS advanced in Anbar province including capturing town of al-Wafa 13 Dec; Kurdish forces claimed advances in north including breaking siege of Sinjar mountain freeing hundreds of trapped Yazidis 18 Dec. U.S. same day claimed three senior IS leaders killed in coalition airstrikes over past month, including deputy to group's leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Doubts persisted about U.S. approach to IS despite Pentagon late Nov revealing plans to spend $24.1mn on training and arming Sunni tribes with light weapons; observers pointed to need for combination with increased Sunni political participation, reinstatement of state services for Sunnis in IS-controlled areas. PM Abadi 1 Dec visited Brussels, requested further NATO training assistance; former PM Maliki next day met Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon, underscoring Iraq's continued alignment with Iran, Shiite allies. IS executions of anti-IS Sunni tribesmen continued, including sixteen members of Albu Nimr tribe reported killed 6 Dec in Anbar. Deadly bombings continued in and around Baghdad including at least 38 anti-IS Sunni fighters reported killed by suicide bomber 24 Dec. Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and Baghdad central govt 2 Dec reached compromise in oil dispute despite continued disagreement on hydrocarbons law: KRG to hand over 250,000 barrels per day (bpd) to be sold by Baghdad, 300,000 bpd to flow through pipeline connecting KRG to Turkey; govt to resume outstanding payment of 17% of national budget to KRG.
Nuclear negotiations between Iran and P5+1 (also known as EU3+3) resumed in Geneva mid-month: bilateral Iran-U.S. talks held 15-16 Dec, multilateral Iran-P5+1 talks 17 Dec; progress unclear, Iranian negotiators called meetings "very useful". Confidential UN report 9 Dec accused Iran of making illicit purchases for Arak heavy water reactor in violation of UN sanctions, U.S. said move not in violation of Joint Plan of Action (JPA) interim agreement with P5+1. UN report prompted further criticism of Iran by U.S. Congress members following Nov news reports claiming Iran violated JPA – with moves which, it was later clarified, did not violate JPA, due to ambiguity in agreement. U.S. Sec State Kerry early month called reported Iranian airstrikes against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) in Iraq "positive"; Iranian officials denied reports. Signs of govt effort to find regional solution to Syrian crisis: FM Zarif 9 Dec held trilateral meeting with Syrian, Iraqi counterparts in Tehran, followed by visits of Syrian PM Halqi, speaker of Iraqi council of representatives Salim al-Jabouri and Turkish FM Çavuşoğlu.
Two killed, including policeman, in separate bomb attacks south east of Manama 8-9 Dec, another three police injured 19 Dec; govt blamed "terrorists". Opposition al-Wefaq 26 Dec held general congress, re-elected leader Sheikh Ali Salman; authorities 28 Dec detained Salman on incitement charges, prompting clashes between supporters and police. Hundreds 6 Dec protested in Sitra against regime agreement to open permanent UK naval base; demonstrators dispersed by police using tear gas. Activists Maryam and Zainab al-Khawaja handed prison sentences early Dec, former in absentia for assaulting police, latter for insulting king; court 29 Dec sentenced two to death over Feb 2014 killing of policeman.
Northern Huthis continued expansion, directly challenging President Hadi and authority of new govt, while further galvanising southern calls for independence. Huthis continued push to consolidate power in north: leader Abdulmalik al-Huthi 15 Dec called President Hadi "umbrella for corruption", demanded Huthis be allowed to oversee state finances. Huthi supporters subsequently tightened control of Sanaa, prevented newly appointed chief of staff from entering defence ministry; 16 Dec dismissed editor of main state news outlet; 17 Dec stormed Central Bank, Civil Status and Registration building and nationally owned Safer oil company. PM Bahah same day threatened to resign along with rest of govt. Parliament 18 Dec passed vote of confidence in favour of govt. Huthis mid-month seized northern city Arhab, stronghold of Sunni Islamist party Islah, after intense clashes; tightened control over strategic Red Sea port of Hodeidah, including dismissing governor and port facility director. Clashes between Huthis and al-Qaeda (AQAP) militants continued in Baydah province's Radaa city; dozens killed in car bombings targeting Huthis 16 Dec, including fifteen schoolgirls. Suicide bomber 31 Dec killed dozens at Huthi-organised religious celebration in Ibb city. Independence protests continued in south; army 15 Dec killed separatist leader in Aden city. American and South African hostage held by AQAP killed along with at least eleven others during U.S. rescue attempt 6 Dec in Shebwa province; AQAP blamed deaths on U.S., launched attack on air force base outside Aden known for support of U.S. drone operations. Saudi Arabia continued withholding aid due to Huthi expansion, raising fears of impending govt financial collapse.
Suspected militants 3 Nov killed at least eight in attack on Shiite gathering in al-Ahsa governorate; two suspects, two police killed north of Riyadh 4 Nov. Interior ministry 24 Nov claimed assailants linked to Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL).
Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL) militants kept advancing in predominantly Sunni Anbar province, continued large-scale killings of members of anti-IS Sunni tribes: at least 50 members of al-Nimr tribe reported killed 2 Nov; at least 25 members of Albu Fahd tribe reported killed 22 Nov. Iran, U.S. competed to provide assistance, increase influence in Anbar province: U.S. President Obama early Nov authorised sending 1,500 additional U.S. ground troops to embed with Iraqi army despite increasing entanglement of army with Shiite militias. Shiite militias offered support to outgunned Sunni tribal leaders, settled in Anbar's Ain al-Assad military base; fears move could exacerbate sectarian tensions, increase Sunni support for IS. PM Abadi mid-Nov introduced plans to reform security sector, reportedly fired 26 unnamed military commanders. Month saw some improvement in relations between central govt and Kurdistan Regional Govt (KRG): oil minister Adil Abdul Mahdi and KRG PM Nechirwan Barzani 13 Nov took steps toward resolving disputed issues, including unauthorised KRG oil exports, outstanding payments of KRG's share of country's revenues; agreed KRG will export 150,000 barrels per day through govt-controlled infrastructure, receive $500mn as first instalment from Baghdad. Deadly bombings in and around Baghdad continued including at least nineteen reported killed 14 Nov. At least six killed in suicide car bombing in KRG capital Erbil 19 Nov.
Joint Plan of Action interim nuclear agreement between Iran and P5+1 extended until 30 June 2015 after parties failed to reach comprehensive agreement by 24 Nov deadline during talks in Vienna. Talks set to resume in Dec, diplomats hoping to reach political agreement by 1 March, followed by fully-fledged agreement and implementation plan before 1 July. Vienna talks followed trilateral Iran-U.S.-EU meeting 9-10 Nov in Oman. Republican victory in early Nov U.S. mid-term elections seen as complicating future negotiations: Republican Senator Bob Corker prepared new legislation making deal subject to congressional review; co-sponsor of bill, Senator Lindsey Graham, 8 Nov threatened to "kill" any deal not satisfying maximalist criteria. IAEA early Nov reported Iran complying with commitments under Joint Plan of Action interim agreement but slowed cooperation on IAEA probe into past nuclear activities. Iran, Russia 11 Nov signed agreement on Russian construction of two new nuclear reactor units, potential for six further units; move seen as potentially easing Iranian demands for domestic uranium enrichment as nuclear fuel provided by Russia.
22 Nov parliamentary elections boycotted by opposition. Authorities claimed 51.5% turnout; main opposition al-Wefaq estimated turnout around 30%. Run-off vote held 29 Nov. Govt banned protest rallies scheduled for 21 Nov, hundreds of protesters reportedly clashed with police. Authorities mid-month arrested more than a dozen activists for allegedly calling on voters to turn elections into referendum on regime legitimacy. Justice ministry early month dropped suspensions case against opposition group Waad. Prominent activists Nabeel Rajab, Zainab al-Khawaja released from jail early/mid-month, awaiting trial.
Clashes between Huthis and al-Qaeda (AQAP)-allied tribesmen continued in central Baydah province: hundreds, possibly thousands, reported killed. Huthis continued advancing, 19 Nov seized AQAP stronghold Radaa city, pushed toward predominantly Sunni Marib governorate containing significant part of country's oil reserves. Marib tribesmen warned against Huthi advances, pledged to destroy oil and electricity infrastructure if Huthis sought to occupy facilities, causing fears of more clashes, economic damage and growing sectarian tensions. Southern pro-independence demonstrations continued; protesters maintained 30 Nov deadline for all northern govt personnel to leave south. UNSC 7 Nov issued sanctions against former president Saleh and two Huthi commanders; announcement galvanised opposition against govt and president Hadi from Saleh's General People's Congress (GPC) party; GPC announced opposition to new cabinet sworn in by Hadi 9 Nov, removed Hadi from party leadership. Economic crisis deepened following Saudi Arabia's reported halt of direct financial assistance to govt in response to Sept Huthi takeover of Sanaa; fears declining reserves could render govt unable to cover salaries, imports in coming months. At least seven reported killed in U.S. drone strike 12 Nov in southern Shabwa province.
Prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr was sentenced to death by Saudi government on the 15 of October on protest-related charges; two other Shiite protesters were also sentenced to death on the 21 of October.
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Unilever Deal For Bestfoods Signals More Acquisitions
Published: June 7, 2000
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As recently as Monday, Bestfoods was said to be pursuing a possible merger with Campbell Soup, a match that stock analysts said would do nothing for Bestfoods shareholders. Earlier reports said that Bestfoods had approached Diageo, another global food maker.
Those efforts appear to have been part of a strategy to coax a better offer out of Unilever, which was, in the end, the only company that bid on Bestfoods. ''The management team did an excellent job getting the price that I think is right for the value of the company, especially at a time when food stocks have been out of favor,'' said Alexi Makkas, a principal equity analyst for State Street Global Advisors in Boston, which owns 5.7 million shares of Bestfoods.
State Street also holds 8.2 million shares of Unilever, and Mr. Makkas said he was pleased with the deal from that point of view, too. ''This adds a potent lineup to what Unilever has had to offer and at a decent price,'' he said.
The two companies held their first talks on Friday, Mr. FitzGerald said. Unilever was represented by Goldman, Sachs and UBS Warburg, and by the law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore. Bestfoods' advisers were Merrill Lynch and Salomon Smith Barney, as well as the law firm of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson.
After Unilever raised its offer, the Bestfoods board met Monday night for several hours and then resumed meeting early yesterday morning. It approved the deal about 10 a.m., Ms. Griffin said. ''The deal really did come together this morning,'' said one person close to the talks.
Mr. Shoemate addressed the issue of increasing shareholder pressure yesterday. ''We all live in this world of shareholder relationships and shareholder interests,'' he said. ''We have a dedication to doing the very best for our shareholders.''
When asked about Mr. Shoemate's future role at the company, Mr. Burgmans said: ''For now he will have the role we all have, to make sure we bring these two terrific businesses together and get the management going in the right direction to fulfill the plans we have for the businesses. He will in due course come to his own conclusions.''
The companies expect the deal to close in the fourth quarter of this year. Though Bestfoods shareholders will receive $73 in cash for each share, the stock of Bestfoods rose yesterday by only $6.1875, to $69.1875, a slight discount that Mr. McMillin said reflected the uncertainty and the time needed to gain approvals. Before Unilever expressed interest in the company, Bestfoods' stock was languishing at $46.
Unilever will also assume $4 billion in Bestfoods' debt, including about $262 million that was assumed by Bestfoods in February when it acquired Arisco, a Brazilian food maker.
The acquisition is part of a bigger plan at Unilever to bolster a sagging stock price and deliver sales growth. In February, the company said it would cut 10 percent of its work force and shed more than 1,000 poorly performing brands to concentrate on its best products.
Then in April, Unilever agreed to acquire Ben & Jerry's Homemade for $326 million and Slim-Fast, the diet food company, for $2.6 billion. At the time, Mr. Burgmans said the additions were intended to fill gaps in Unilever's food lineup. Neither of those product lines has been marketed heavily abroad.
Unilever's executives said the deal for Bestfoods came together in the end because the two companies were so similar. ''The strategic case was absolutely compelling,'' Mr. Burgmans said. ''It had to happen.''
Photo (Photograph by Associated Press) Chart: ''Moving Up to No. 2'' The combination of Unilever and Bestfoods will create the world's second-largest packaged foods company. Nestle FOOD SALES (billions): $34.9 TOTAL SALES (billions)*: $49.4 Unilever/Bestfoods+ FOOD SALES (billions): 32.4 TOTAL SALES (billions)*: 55.3 Philip Morris FOOD SALES (billions): 27.8 TOTAL SALES (billions)*: 78.6 PepsiCo FOOD SALES (billions): 11.6 TOTAL SALES (billions)*: 18.7 Groupe Danone FOOD SALES (billions): 9.8 TOTAL SALES (billions)*: 14.2 H.J. Heinz FOOD SALES (billions): 9.3 TOTAL SALES (billions)*: 9.3 Nabisco Holdings FOOD SALES (billions): 8.4 TOTAL SALES (billions)*: 8.4 Kellogg FOOD SALES (billions): 7.7 TOTAL SALES (billions)*: 7.7 General Mills FOOD SALES (billions): 6.7 TOTAL SALES (billions)*: 6.7 Campbell Soup FOOD SALES (billions): 6.2 TOTAL SALES (billions)*: 6.5 *Includes personal care, household and tobacco products. +Figures include Unilever's pending acquisitions of Ben & Jerry's and Slim-Fast. Figures for top five companies based on 1999 sales; others on fiscal 2000 estimates. (Source: Paine Webber)(pg. C1) Chart: ''Many Things for Many People'' With its acquisition of Bestfoods, Unilever would become one of the world's biggest consumer goods companies. Unilever HEADQUARTERS: London and Rotterdam, the Netherlands CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Niall FitzGerald FOUNDED: 1885 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $24.65 billion 1999 SALES: $43.68 billion 1999 NET INCOME: $ 2.95 billion SELECTED BRANDS: Lipton tea, Dove soap, Ragu sauces, Breyers ice cream, Country Crock margarine, Bird's Eye frozen foods, Wish-Bone salad dressing, Calvin Klein and Elizabeth Taylor fragrances, Suave shampoo, Vaseline, Q-Tips, Wisk detergent Bestfoods HEADQUARTERS: Englewood Cliffs, N.J. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Charles Shoemate FOUNDED: 1898 MARKET CAPITALIZATION: $16.96 billion 1999 SALES: $ 8.64 billion 1999 NET INCOME: $ 0.72 billion SELECTED BRANDS: Hellmann's mayonnaise, Skippy peanut butter, Mazola corn oil, Entenmann's baked goods, Mueller's pastas, Thomas' English muffins, Knorr soups and sauces, Boboli pizza crusts and sauces Graphs: ''1999 SALES BREAKDOWN'' Unilever Oil, dairy and baked goods: 18% Ice cream and beverages: 16% Culinary and frozen foods: 16% Other: 2% Home care and cleaning: 22% Personal care: 26% Bestfoods Baked goods, starches and spreads: 32% Other: 7% Desserts: 3% Soups and dressings: 58% (Sources: Bloomberg Financial Markets; Hoover's; PaineWebber; company reports)(pg. C8)


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Don't go there unless you are 1) teenager AND 2)snowboarder AND 3) beginner.
This area is notorious for attracting beginner snowboarder teens because it's cheap. They will be crowding the runs, sitting on the snow all over the place. There always a lot of them.
The runs are bad, shallow, and the snow is always of poor quality because snowboarders destroy it quick after grooming. Sandia doesn't bother grooming more often than once a week. So, good luck finding that velvet.
Chair lifts are so slow (it takes 15+ minutes to get to the top) and very uncomfortable. There is no leg support and sits are very hard. Your legs will be numb by the time you get to the top. The lifts stop every couple minutes because snowboarders can never normally get on and off the lift.
There is a short lift that intermittently works but the run under it is no worth trying, pretty much a bunny slope.
Overall: unequivocally, wins the 'worst ski area in New Mexico'. Doesn't worse even that cheapo money they charge for it.
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Is climate change the number one threat to humanity?
Version of Record online: 3 OCT 2012
DOI: 10.1002/wcc.194
Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change
Volume 3, Issue 6, pages 489–508, November/December 2012
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Goklany, I. M. (2012), Is climate change the number one threat to humanity?. WIREs Clim Change, 3: 489–508. doi: 10.1002/wcc.194
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This paper challenges claims that global warming outranks other threats facing humanity through the foreseeable future (assumed to be 2085–2100). World Health Organization and British government-sponsored global impact studies indicate that, relative to other factors, global warming's impact on key determinants of human and environmental well-being should be small through 2085 even under the warmest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) scenario. Specifically, over 20 other health risks currently contribute more to death and disease worldwide than global warming. Through 2085, only 13% of mortality from hunger, malaria, and extreme weather events (including coastal flooding from sea level rise) should be from warming. Moreover, warming should reduce future global population at risk of water stress, and pressures on ecosystems and biodiversity (by increasing net biome productivity and decreasing habitat conversion). That warming is not fundamental to human well-being is reinforced by lower bound estimates of net gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. This measure adjusts GDP downward to account for damages from warming due to market, health, and environmental impacts, and risk of catastrophe. For both developing and industrialized countries, net GDP per capita—albeit an imperfect surrogate for human well-being—should be (1) double the current US level by 2100 under the warmest scenario, and (2) lowest under the poorest IPCC scenario but highest under the warmest scenario through 2200. The warmest world, being wealthier, should also have greater capacity to address any problem, including warming. Therefore, other problems and, specifically, lowered economic development are greater threats to humanity than global warming. WIREs Clim Change 2012, 3:489–508. doi: 10.1002/wcc.194
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Suburban World: The Norling Photos
Model home explosions, children dancing in Scottish kilts, men playing baseball on donkeys, murder-suicide aftermaths, linoleum, and America Legion parades. Life in Bloomington, Minnesota, during the 1950s and '60s runs the full gamut of the human experience. For years the Norling family made a hobby of capturing it. Using a police scanner for tip-offs, Irwin Norling, his wife June, and their three kids would often beat the press—and sometimes even the police—to gruesome crime scenes, where they would click away. The Norlings, led by father Irwin, captured the grisly as often as they captured the mundane, and though they would provide pics to police, lawyers, and local papers, their motivation mostly derived from the sheer love of posterity. Their prolific documentation of all things Bloomington was almost forgotten and lost to seldom-glanced-at archives, but fortunately, journalist Brad Zellar happened upon this hidden trove of suburban life in 2002 on a random trip to the Bloomington Historical Society. These smatterings of restaurant openings, head-on bridge collisions, and school dedication ceremonies have been reprinted in Zellar's new book, Suburban World: The Norling Photos, and selected images will be displayed at the Minnesota History Center's Library through mid-June. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 1.
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I'm looking to buy a Skylight filter leave permanently attached to a lens for the primary purpose of protecting it. I don't really understand the difference between Skylight 1A and Skylight 1B filters. So, which of the two is the better choice for a general and always on filter?
The difference is that Skylight 1B has a slight pink tint, to add some warmth to the images.
If you have a digital camera and use automatic white balance, there will be no practical difference at all between the filters as the white balancing compensates for the color tint. I would choose 1A as it has no tint, so it affects the incoming light less.
The value of any UV filter for a dSLR is questionable. On the lens protection front, a filter that is broken, as noted, can scratch the lens, thus undoing any protection it may have offered in the first place. The other downside is that the filter can cause unexpected ghosting of light sources in your image as a result of reflection, something that will annoy the heck out of you.
In any case, cameras and lenses are not as delicate as some make them out to be. Photographers have been running around with these in everything ranging from extreme weather to extreme violence without destruction of their gear, so unless you're extraordinarily clumsy and likely to bounce your camera and lens off of hard surfaces on a regular basis, I wouldn't worry about it. Buy your filters for photographic effect, not protection.
1A is clearer than 1B, which will tint and add warmth.
Best filter to always have on is none.
UV (or any other clear) filters have a purpose, but as others have said, they are NOT generally necessary or especially useful to protect or shield the camera lens. I much prefer a good full round lens hood, preferably flexible rubber, to protect the front of the lens from bumps. Soft rubber is preferable to hard plastic or metal, as the rubber provides some "give" if the camera is bumped or dropped, thereby absorbing most of the forces generated. This protects not only the lens but also the lens threads and mounting lugs.
What are UV filters good for? Well, it depends... UV filters were originally designed to protect sensitive films (remember film?). As mentioned elsewhere, Digital cameras don't generally have this worry.
UV filters can also be used to protect human eyes from concentrated UV in a view finder. If you shoot a lot with the viewfinder constantly at the eye and are taking in bright outdoor scenes, particularly with sunlight reflections off of water, snow, bright sand, glass or metal (i.e. motorcar and architecture), there is a small chance of causing what amounts to a sunburn on the surface of your eye. UV filters will reduce this possibility. If you don't have or use a "live" viewfinder, this is, or course, moot.
I like to use cling wrap around my lenses, all the way round both objective lens and lens mount. Give it a couple of wraps and it keeps out weather and dust altogether and doesn't really degrade image quality as far as I can tell - believe it or not. I strongly recommend trying it.


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Flying displays: a variety of trained non-releasable birds of prey are free flown around and to you as an opportunity for you to spectate, participate and photograph these magnificent birds in natural surroundings.
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SanWild is a wildlife rehabilitation centre in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Offering wonderful accommodation in the African bush. Do join us and "Be the Rightkind for WildKind"
Situated in South Africa's Limpopo Province, approximately 60km's from the town of Tzaneen is the SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary.
The SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary has introduced numerous rescued and rehabilitated wild animals including impala, kudu, blue wildebeest, red hartebeest, waterbuck, common and mountain reedbuck, grey duiker, nyala, giraffe, zebras, steenbok, rhinos, hippos and elephants. Some very elusive and rare creatures like pangolin and aardvark have also chosen of their own accord to make this protected reserve their home.
Wild leopard and cheetahs roam freely and a pack of rescued African Wild Dogs will be introduced shortly. Many small predators like serval, caracal and civets can also be seen in the reserve and the Sanctuary's large predator Cats' Rescue centre is home to 19 lions rescued from South Africa's sordid canned lion breeding and hunting industry.
Accommodation: Savannah Private Bush Camp consists of four luxury chalets with en-suite bathrooms and thatched roofs. Each luxury chalet sleeps 2 although more beds can be added for parents who want to keep an eye on their little ones. Satellite television is available in all the chalets.
The central facility is set in beautiful gardens with a rock pool where guests can escape the heat while keeping a close eye on a wide variety of wild animals drinking from the waterhole a mere 80 meters away. The camp is completely fenced to keep out SanWild's large wild animals like elephants, rhinos and hippos.
A resident chef prepares scrumptious meals that are served in the dining room cum lounge that has a huge fireplace for those cold rainy days. A veranda under thatch leads off to the dining room and includes a small pub where guests can relax or socialize during the day. Some evenings are spent in the open-air boma area where meals can be prepared next to a campfire.
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The following companies had unusual price changes in Mexico trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of the close of trading.
The IPC index fell 1 percent to 38,961.79.
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB (WALMEXV MM), Latin America's largest retailer, slumped 12 percent to 37.89 pesos. Walmex fell the most since 1998 after its parent company announced an investigation into allegations that representatives in the country bribed local officials to get stores opened faster. The investigation following a story in The New York Times yesterday may slow Wal-Mart's growth in Mexican authorities give its permits more scrutiny, Robert Carroll, an analyst at UBS AG in New York, said today in a report.
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So here is the Question, If you call police and they don't show up, do you clear the building? If one lives in the sticks, the sherriff may or may not show up.
This is a discussion on How to clear a building with a firearm within the Carry & Defensive Scenarios forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I didn't vote in the Poll because there wasn't a correct answer for me. When I was a LEO I cleared buildings with other officers, ...
Never and I don't think you should every search by yourself
Only when training
When I suspected or new that something was wrong
Never but I think you should practice
I didn't vote in the Poll because there wasn't a correct answer for me.
When I was a LEO I cleared buildings with other officers, and never alone, so I could if I had to but... unless I have to, and that's very unlikely, I'll let the boys in blue do what they are trained and equipped to do!
ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!
"A superior Operator is best defined as someone who uses his superior
judgement to keep himself out of situations that would require a display of his
superior skills."
So here is the Question, If you call police and they don't show up, do you clear the building? If one lives in the sticks, the sherriff may or may not show up.
NOPE , once i have the safety of my family in hand i dont go explore for any reason . If its the house in question ill come back in the morning and see what if anything is left . I have cleared enough buildings to know that almost all the time there is no one there , however i have also cleared enough to know about the times there is someone there . I can in fact show you the bullet holes in the house i live in now ( not made by me or any ad rather made by a person with a rifle and an ill intent thro the purchace process , yes he lived , yes he was arrested and charged ) . Simply put i think everyone should have the skill set , and everyone should use it to safeguard family , beyond that i think that clearing buildings is best left to a team that is currently trained .So here is the Question, If you call police and they don't show up, do you clear the building?
Make sure you get full value out of today , Do something worthwhile, because what you do today will cost you one day off the rest of your life .
We only begin to understand folks after we stop and think .
Criminals are looking for victims, not opponents.
I have not had to clear my whole house. Just the garage, and basement. Both times they where false alarms. Nothing that would have warranted calling the cops before searching.
My training kicked in, and went to work. After it was over I thought wow, train like you fight is more than a saying.
Is it dangerous heck ya it is! There could be a time when you must clear by your self, and knowledge is power. I will give you the best edge possible.
If you don't protect your self, who will?
I don't see a reason for ME in my current home to try to clear it. Me, the wife and the dog are in the bedroom. Anyone else in the house is a BG. I have a clear line of fire down the hall from a mostly concealed position in the bedroom.
Now...from wasting time on video games and whatnot I have a question. Your clearing a building and come up on two doors, both open, directly across from each other. You can't clear one without exposing yourself to the other...now what.
I always got wasted in Rainbow Six in that setup.
"If I was an extremist, our founding fathers would all be extremists," he said. "Without them, we wouldn't have our independence. We'd be a disarmed British system of feudal subjectivity."
I agree with much of which has already been said:
Its not tied to concealed carry.
Its not something to be undertaken if you do not have to.
It is something which if you have to do it, then it pays to know how; more so than many other skill sets.
Because... it is more complicated, and subsequently dangerous, than holing up and waiting.
God, country, family.
Have had to 'clear' my house twice......luckly it was 'nothing' both times.
I have practiced clearing my home, but only when the family is not home and I've got the 'run' of the place.
So how about an OC grenade? Bet the residue is tough to clean up though!
"Each worker carried his sword strapped to his side." Nehemiah 4:18
Guns Save Lives. Paramedics Save Lives. But...
Paramedics With Guns Scare People!
Dun, off topic, but hear is my answer to your video game question. This scenario you described about not being able to clear one threat without exposing yourself to another one, is a real problem. One that you will encounter if you search a lot of building(for real or in video games). Which is one of the reasons it is not a good idea to search by yourself. However there is a solution. Sort of.
The perfect solution is to bring more people. Not always an option in real life or during the game. My solution is, "If you cant use stealth, go dynamic." I have used this many times in police work.
In your scenario my answer is try and use stealth and tactics if you cant, the best tactic is to run into one of the rooms. By doing this you are getting out of the fatal funnel. Not a perfect option but sometimes necessary.
You don't have an option for my answer.
My answer:
When something is fishy, but I don't know that someone is in the house.
If I know someone is in the house I protect my family while waiting for the police.
"Wise people learn when they can; fools learn when they must." - The Duke of Wellington
I was thinking conservatively, when I said the wholes should be on the front side of the BG, who broke into your house.
Humm, I wonder that since you saved the state the cost of 5-10 years of incarceration and a court hearing if they would pay for the cost of clean up.
Got to love the Bikini state
I would only clear the house if my family was in immediate danger, otherwise, let the Police do it. I am not going to be standing trial, even if I was right.
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.. wow, I had a dream about this very subject just last night!
I'm walking along the corridor to the entrance door of my appartment with a lady friend. We're chatting away, and as she reaches her right hand up to place the key into the door, she turns her head, laughs and says something to me.
At the exact same instant, my eyes follow her right hand to the lock and see that there's a gap between the door and the frame. The door is ajar. I know for a fact that we locked it when we left. Some 'sixth sense' of hers guesses that there's something wrong, and she turns to the door, at the same instant as I'm grabbing her shoulder with my left hand, and pulling her back along the corridor away from the door. With my right hand, I'm unholstering and pointing at the door.
We get to the stairs and hi-tail it down, as she's taking out her phone and dialling 911.
No way are we going into that appartment before the boys in blue have checked it out.
Considering my daughter sleeps at the other end of the house, I will be going for her. I have practiced going through my whole house in the dark.


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Israel Eases Import Curbs on Gaza Strip, Ayalon Says
Israel's deputy foreign minister, Daniel Ayalon, said the government is easing its import restrictions on the Gaza Strip to allow in more types of food.
"We are correcting it," Ayalon said in an interview aired today on CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS" program. "There is no reason not to have a full array of food to the Gazans and we are making sure this will be the case," Ayalon said according to a transcript.
Israel's sea and ground blockade of Gaza has drawn international criticism since the Israeli military staged a commando raid May 31 on a flotilla of ships bringing humanitarian aid supplies to the Hamas-ruled territory, in which nine Turkish activists were killed. Palestinians say Israel's restrictions on imports have created a humanitarian crisis, while Israel says that imports like construction materials can be used to build rockets, bunkers or bombs.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said in an interview today that a partial lifting of the blockade might be imminent.
The current situation in Gaza is "untenable" and the solution is to "keep arms out and let the rest" in terms of humanitarian aid get through, Blair, now a United Nations envoy for the Middle East, told the British Broadcasting Corp.
Quantity, Diversity
Israel in recent months "has taken decisions to both expand the quantity of goods arriving in the Gaza Strip as well as the diversity of goods entering the Gaza Strip," said Mark Regev, a spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "These policies will continue."
In Washington, Michael Hammer, a spokesman for the National Security Council, declined to comment on Blair's remarks.
A Palestinian official who supervises aid shipments into Gaza said Israel today started allowing in ketchup, mayonnaise, sewing needles and thread. Last week, Gazans were allowed to resume importing soft drinks, fruit juice, spices and potato chips, said Raed Fatouh, the Palestinian Authority's liaison officer at the Kerem Shalom crossing.
An Israeli security official confirmed last week's list and said talks to permit in those goods had been going on for several weeks. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to comment on the matter and was not immediately available to comment on today's items.
Smuggled Arms
"The primary issue here is the blockade in order to prevent the Hamas from rearming itself to the teeth," Ayalon said. "They get all these smuggled arms from Iran and Hezbollah and Syria."
Ayalon also said that some 75 people among the passengers aboard the vessel on which the violence took place, were "mercenaries" who prepared themselves to ambush the Israeli commandos when they boarded the ship from helicopters. He said each was found to be carrying $10,000 when taken into Israeli custody and "were associated with al-Qaeda and other terror organizations." He said they were "graduates" of Afghanistan or Iraq.
Israel says that on May 31 its soldiers were attacked with knives and clubs and seven were wounded, including by gunfire after people aboard one of the ships managed to grab Israeli firearms.
Activists have said they threw the firearms into the sea and that the Israelis instigated the violence. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of carrying out a massacre.
Israel has said it issued numerous warnings to the Gaza-bound flotilla asking it to change course for the port of Ashdod and unload there, before it seized the vessels.
The other five vessels, as well as a separate boat that arrived June 5, were taken over peacefully.
Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said international participation would boost the credibility of Israel's investigation into the raid.
"An international component would strengthen the investigation and certainly buttress its credibility in the eyes of the international community," Rice said today on Fox News Sunday. "We've had discussions with Israel as to how and whether they might go about doing that."
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She said the U.S. believes Israel can conduct a "credible and impartial" investigation of the May 31 incident.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and House Republican Leader John Boehner, appearing on ABC's "This Week," said they supported Israel's actions.
"It's pretty clear to many of us who've looked into this that this last ship was intended to be a problem, intended to cause a conflict," said Boehner of Ohio.
Israel has been blockading Gaza since Hamas ousted forces loyal to President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah group and seized full control in June 2007, after winning Palestinian parliamentary elections the previous year.
Hamas's charter calls for the destruction of the Jewish state. Hamas leaders say they will renounce violence when Israel withdraws from territory occupied in 1967 and allows Palestinians to return to areas in Israel from which they fled in 1948.
Israel launched a military operation in Gaza in December 2008, which it said was aimed at stopping the firing of rockets into its territory. More than 1,000 Palestinians and 13 Israelis were killed in the three-week offensive that ended Jan. 18, 2009. Since then, more than 400 rockets have been fired from Gaza into Israel, killing one foreign worker last March, the Israeli army said.
Israel says its blockade of Gaza is legal because it is in "a state of armed conflict" with Hamas. Some countries, such as Turkey, dispute the legality of the blockade.


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As I removed my shirt and sat up on the examination table, my Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) asked me: "Have you seen a doctor lately?"
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Flying with George Morgan as reconnaissance systems officer, Joersz flew 2,193.64 mph over a 25-kilometer straight-line course 80,600 feet about Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California. [Read more…]
Avidyne introduces Don't Wait Rebate
OSHKOSH – During this week's AirVenture, Avidyne Corporation began offering a "Don't Wait" ADS-B Rebate in the amount of $500 for single-engine piston aircraft owners who equip with qualifying ADS-B avionics before Sept. 30, 2016. [Read more…]
AOPA and Jeppesen launch Captain Jepp Challenge
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Jeppesen launched the first of three Captain Jepp Challenges on July 26 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
New challenges will launch in October and January, giving pilots the opportunity to participate and enter for a chance to win a gift card or trip to AirVenture 2017.
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STC approved for McCauley 'Carbon Black Mac' prop on Bonanzas
General Aviation Modifications, Inc. (GAMI) and Tornado Alley Turbo (TAT) revealed at this week's AirVenture that they have received FAA STC approval for the installation of the new, composite, 3-blade, McCauley "Carbon Black Mac" propeller on several models of Beechcraft Bonanzas, including S35, V35, V35A, V35B, F33A, C33A, E33A, G33, 36, A36, G36, A36TC and B36TC equipped with both normally aspirated and turbonormalized IO-520 and IO-550 powerplants. [Read more…]
NexNav Micro-i GPS now available for experimental aircraft
OSHKOSH — Aspen Avionics is expanding beyond the manufacturer sales channel to deliver its NexNav Micro-i GPS receiver/sensor through Aspen's authorized dealer network.
The aftermarket sales channel will offer experimental aircraft owners a compliant GPS position source for ADS-B Out, company officials noted at this year's AirVenture. [Read more…]
The Ultra prop unveiled at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — Flight Resource, a distributor of MT propellers, introduced on opening day of AirVenture the soon-to-be available new design speed/climb prop, nicknamed "The Ultra."
The 80-inch diameter, 2-blade, scimitar-shaped composite propeller system with Kevlar spinner weighs only 42 pounds, company officials report. [Read more…]
Win a NavWorx ADS600-EXP at Oshkosh
NavWorx will give away five ADS600-EXP units to attendees at this week's AirVenture.
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