How many armies does Europe need?

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by Rostislav Ishchenko, president of the Center of System Analysis and Forecasting

Translated by Aleksey

Against the backdrop of a decision by the IMF to loan Ukraine 17.5 billion over a span of four years’ time (it is still a trick to receive these funds – the previous bailout, agreed in 2014, has not been fully received) the talk of a creation of a European armed forces has been lost from conversation.

This is in vain, the overriding theme being that perhaps we are on the threshold of a new military configuration capable of, in the future, changing the geopolitical map of the Old World.

12.01.2015 Ukrainian crisis news. Latest news of Ukraine, France, Russia, Europe

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09.01.2015 Ukrainian crisis news. War in Ukraine, Europe, Russia, Donbass, USA

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Simultaneous Strikes of Major Airlines to Cause Travel Chaos in Europe

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Simultaneous pilot strikes of the two biggest European airlines, Air France and Lufthansa, may cause severe travel disruptions across Europe, as according to a statement, published on the Air France website, the company expects to operate less than half of its flights on Tuesday.

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Poland, Baltics Urge NATO to Target Russia with Europe’s Ballistic Missile ‘Shield’

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Several NATO member states have reportedly thrown their weight behind an agenda of targeting Russia with the US-controlled ballistic missile “shield,” which is being built in Europe to allegedly guard the European Union against Iran, Germany’s Der Spiegel said Sunday.
According to the German daily, the push comes from Poland and the Baltic trio of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia who claim they “feel threatened by Russia’s intervention into Ukraine.”
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Pentagon moves three strategic bomber aircraft over to Europe

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The US has relocated three Boeings B-52 bombers to Britain. The bombers are not equipped with any type of weaponry, ITAR-TASS says, citing the press service of the US Strategic Command.

The bombers will be stationed at the Royal Air Force Fairford(RAF Fairford) in Gloucestershire for two weeks. During this period of time, the bombers will perform training flights in compliance with the US European Command in regards to strategic responsibility. The bomber's crewwill also get acquainted with military bases in the regions and military operations, they are to perform.

Europe Declares Boycott Against Israel

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Europe has declared a boycott against Israel. The new European Commission's directive bans the funding of activities and cooperation with the Israeli settlements on the occupied territories. Israel has accused the EU of anti-Semitism and racism.

On Friday, July 19 the new European Commission's directive is to come into effect, which declares the Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories illegal and prohibits EU members from having any cooperation with such settlements. As was to be expected, a harsh reaction from Israel followed: the Europeans have been accused of anti-Semitism and compared the steps taken by Brussels with the Nazi policy of the Third Reich.

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How Europe Underdeveloped Africa - Walter Rodney. Must read

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Walter Rodney (March 23, 1942 to June 13, 1980) was a prominent Guyanese historian and political activist. Rodney's most influential book was How Europe Underdeveloped Africa, published in 1972.

In it he described an Africa that had been consciously exploited by European imperialists, leading directly to the modern underdevelopment of most of the continent. The book became enormously influential as well as controversial. Make sure everyone reads it.

Rodney's most influential book was How Europe Underdeveloped Africa, published in 1972. In it he described an Africa that had been consciously exploited by European imperialists, leading directly to the modern underdevelopment of most of the continent. The book became enormously influential as well as controversial.

Europe is falling to Pieces - Thilo Sarrazin ( Must Read)

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Thilo Sarrazin: Financial assistance not needed

The crisis is shaking Europe. According to the most pessimistic forecasts, in the near future the Eurozone is going to fall to pieces, and already now many agree that the adoption of the Euro was a mistake. "Europe doesn’t need Euro" - this is the second book by German politician Thilo Sarrazin.

The crisis is shaking Europe. According to the most pessimistic forecasts, in the near future the Eurozone is going to fall to pieces, and already now many agree that the adoption of the Euro was a mistake. "Europe doesn’t need Euro" - this is the second book by German politician Thilo Sarrazin. It was published in May and has already caused a sensation. Press-conference, at which the author presented his work, was accompanied by demonstrations of protest.

Photos: Nigerian man jailed 14yrs for trafficking teenagers from the UK to use as prostitutes across Europe

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 A Nigerian man has been jailed for 14 years for his role in the 'horrific' ordeal of two teenage girls being trafficked via London to work as prostitutes in mainland Europe. A court heard Odosa Usiobaifo, 35, from Enfield, north London, was involved in a 'significant' organised crime gang trafficking young women for the purposes of sexual exploitation. Usiobaifo was arrested after two Nigerian girls missing from local authority care in London were given false passports and tickets and placed on a flight to Spain.

Sunday Mba Relocates To Europe

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Nigeria’s Afcon 2013 sensation; 24-year-old midfielder Sunday Mba is being wooed by many Premier League clubs as he plots a move away from his Nigerian side Warri Wolves.

The skillfull midfielder told supersports that he is taking his time about because the transfer window in the major leagues across Europe has closed But he continued to say he won’t lie, he has been inundated with offers from England, Spain, Italy and some other countries but will not be hasty in reaching a decision now.

When the time is right, Nigerians will be informed of his next destination.

Man Uses Witchcraft To Terrify Girls Into Sex Slavery Across Europe

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A Nigerian smuggler who terrified his victims into silence through “juju” witchcraft rituals and sexual violence was convicted today [Oct. 26] of trafficking girls to work in the sex trade across Europe.

Former security guard Osezua Osolase faces jail when he is sentenced on Monday [Oct. 29] for tricking impoverished young Nigerian girls into travelling to Britain before farming them out as sex workers for up (euros) 70,000 a time to continental gangs.

Police identified flight records and forged passport records to show that he recruited 28 girls and escorted many of them abroad over a 15-month period from 2010. But Osolase boasted to his victims that he had been running the scam for more than a decade.

Osolase deliberately targeted some of the most vulnerable girls in the world - orphaned, ill-educated and homeless - and brought them to Britain where he kept them captive.