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Americas
Africa
Sc/Environment
Commentary
–> Outcasts: Tonight Tens Of Thousands Of Formerly Middle Class Americans Will Be Sleeping In Their Cars, In Tent Cities Or On The Streets
The United States is engaged in a deadly but seldom mentioned proxy war with Iran. In a rare act of candor, two senior Obama administration defense officials have addressed the open secret of Iran's active support for insurgent groups fighting U.S. troops overseas.
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Middle East/Asia
–> Japan nuclear reactor halted.
A Japanese power firm said it would halt operations at a nuclear reactor because of a technical failure, placing further strain on the country's power supply.
Markets/Economy
–> Return of the Gold Standard as world order unravels.
As the twin pillars of international monetary system threaten to come tumbling down in unison, gold has reclaimed its ancient status as the anchor of stability. The spot price surged to an all-time high of $1,594 an ounce in London, lifting silver to $39 in its train.
Business
–> Moody's to review US triple-A debt rating ~ may cut the US AAA debt rating, citing the "rising possibility" the US could default on its debt obligations. US Fed chief Ben Bernanke has said a default would cause a "major crisis".
Health/Medicfal
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