Danish Prime-Minister Lars Hesselboe
(photo by Søren Spanning)
A quick re-cast my error
(photo by Søren Spanning)
A quick re-cast my error
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Saturday, May 18th 2019
Oil prices skyrocket overnight as Iranian moves in Persian Gulf trouble investors
New York — Crude oil prices rose by almost three US dollars in just a few nights as investors fear that conflict in the Persian Gulf will disrupt global oil supplies. ACN anchor and chief financial analyst Sloan Sabbith reported today that crude oil is now at roughly $66 per barrel, up from $62.85 three days ago. Speaking with economists and commodity traders, Sabbith reported a consensus that the large spike in oil prices was due almost entirely to the aggressive actions by Iran in entering Qumari waters.
"The threat of a constricted oil supply and the uncertainty about how dangerous it will be to ship oil through the Persian Gulf following Iran's moves in Qumari waters has led to the natural result," Sabbith reported on Market Wrap-Up on Friday night, when oil prices closed at $64.70 per barrel. "While this would seem to be in Iran's benefit, since they are the world's fifth-largest oil producer and a key member of OPEC [the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries], they are most likely to be negatively effected in the long run at the expense of countries like Russia and Venezuela, which do not have to worry about shipping their oil through dangerous or disputed territory." Sabbith also reports that officials from Iran met with officials from the United States, China and the European Union today in Vienna, but ACN was not able to the meeting's agenda when this article went to press.
In Washington, White House Chief of Staff Will Bailey and Secretary of Energy Joan Tanner met with congressional leadership late last night. The reported topic of discussion was been the possibility of a temporary increase in domestic oil production to offset a potential dip in the global oil supply, similar to the action taken by the Newman and Lassiter administrations during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and the Persian Gulf War. White House Press Secretary Cassie Tatum said that the meeting "did not come to a conclusion" but instead set the groundwork for "future meeting and consultation with congressional leaders...should the need for a drastic increase in domestic oil production arise."
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Isn't oil usually traded globally in barrels, not in gallons?
Great thread so far, interesting storylines.
Keep up the good work.
Pastor Dean, Christian Life Church, Kissimmee FL USA.
Great thread so far, interesting storylines.
Keep up the good work.
Pastor Dean, Christian Life Church, Kissimmee FL USA.
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Sunday May 19th 2019
Graty: "A glorious chance to get rid of the Iranian Government"
Former Prime Minister Maureen Graty speaking this morning on the Andrew Marr show said that the current stand-off with Iran in the Persian Gulf was a "glorious chance to get rid of the Iranian Government".
"For forty years we in the western world have stood aside and let this bandit Government do what it wants, but now we have a chance to change it", Andrew Marr replied "are you saying the American and UK Governments should be pushing for regime change in Tehran?" yes was her reply.
When in office Graty was an outspoken critic of the Iranian regime especially after the shooting down of the United Britannia flight back in 2006 which caused problems with the Bartlet Administration. "We have done the right thing so far in Qumar, but now we have a real chance to change Iran, to give the people of Iran back their nation, a country where the rights of women have all been but ended".
Graty who retired from the House of Commons at the General Election last year, had been booked for the appearance to promote her memoirs "An independent Women" which is being released in two weeks time.
These comments are not likely to go down well either at Number Ten or the White House as both governments attempt to defuse the situation.
Sunday May 19th 2019
Graty: "A glorious chance to get rid of the Iranian Government"
Former Prime Minister Maureen Graty speaking this morning on the Andrew Marr show said that the current stand-off with Iran in the Persian Gulf was a "glorious chance to get rid of the Iranian Government".
"For forty years we in the western world have stood aside and let this bandit Government do what it wants, but now we have a chance to change it", Andrew Marr replied "are you saying the American and UK Governments should be pushing for regime change in Tehran?" yes was her reply.
When in office Graty was an outspoken critic of the Iranian regime especially after the shooting down of the United Britannia flight back in 2006 which caused problems with the Bartlet Administration. "We have done the right thing so far in Qumar, but now we have a real chance to change Iran, to give the people of Iran back their nation, a country where the rights of women have all been but ended".
Graty who retired from the House of Commons at the General Election last year, had been booked for the appearance to promote her memoirs "An independent Women" which is being released in two weeks time.
These comments are not likely to go down well either at Number Ten or the White House as both governments attempt to defuse the situation.
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Atlantis Cable News
BREAKING NEWS
EXPLOSION ROCKS NORTHERN CYPRUS, HUNDREDS FEARED DEAD
North Nicosia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus- It was just after 3:00pm local time when a large explosion erupted along the Ataturk Caddessi (Ataturk Street) in Northern Cyprus. Thousands of Northern Cypriots, many of them children, who were marching in the May 19th Parade, are now feared dead. Details are still emerging and we do not know the cause of the explosion at this time.
ACN will continue to post updates as more information arrives.
Atlantis Cable News
BREAKING NEWS
Emergency Services swam North Nicosia, Body Count soars past 200 as Firefighter battle massive blaze
North Nicosia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus- Emergency Services have all been activated across the North following the explosion that occurred just over two hours ago. The cause of the explosion remains unknown at this time. The unofficial body count has now reached over 200 as firefighters try to combat the growing fires caused by the explosion.
ACN will continue with updates as new information arrives.
Sunday, May 19th 2019
US strike group enters Persian Gulf, NATO issues statement against further Iranian ventures into Qumari waters
American naval forces, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln, entered the Persian Gulf early Sunday morning in a show of American naval power and in hopes of forcing Iran to return across internationally-recognized borders and leave Qumari waters. The arrival of the Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Strike Group 12 occurred only a few hours before Secretary-General Jonas Bakke of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) issued a statement on behalf of the military alliance warning against further intrusion into Qumari waters by Iran:
"After a unanimous vote by all member-states, we in NATO condemn in no uncertain terms the illegal invasion of Qumari maritime borders by the forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and urge the departure of any Iranian vessels back to internationally-recognized Iranian waters. Any further unauthorized incursions into Qumari waters by Iranian military vessels would be ill-advised."
Iran's government has not issued a public statement since the arrival of further American ships, but there are reports of scattered protests in Iranian cities against the government's aggressive actions and at the possibility of a direct conflict with NATO countries led by the United States causing millions of men to be forced back into military service (military service is mandatory for adult men in Iran, and after serving a mandatory period of 18-24 months, they are still subject to call-ups by military officials until age 40).
Consider this non-canon as well.
I know you've seen the giant "do not post non-US news stories without going through the writing team first" post that Mark thread-marked since you replied to one of my posts on the same page, so I'm struggling to find a conclusion for why you keep doing this other than trolling.
Atlantis Cable News
BREAKING NEWS
FIRES CONTINUE TO RAGE IN NORTHERN NICOSIA AS BODY COUNT APPRAOCHES 500
Northern Nicosia, Turkish Republic of Cyprus- At this late hour, firefighters and other emergency personnel continue to battle the massive blaze resulting from this afternoon's explosion. More than half a dozen blocks have been engulfed by the flames as officials say Emergency workers are doing their "very best". The unofficial body count is nearly the 500 mark, but as the fires continue to spread, nothing resembling an official tally is possible at this time. What is perhaps the most perplexing is the origin of the explosion, which has yet to be discovered.
The Thoughts and Prayers of everyone at ACN are will the victims and their families on this night.
Sunday, May 19th 2019
Chinese silence on Qumar crisis causes anger, worry in world capitals
Beijing — The silence of the Chinese government on the developing crisis in the Persian Gulf is deafening, and is causing concern in world capitals and in international markets. Since the crisis began with the incursion of several Iranian vessels into Qumari territorial waters, the Chinese government has not issued a statement supporting or condemning the move by Iran, in stark contrast to most other nations who have issued statements against Iran for its actions. Neither has the government explained how their military forces in the Persian Gulf are responding to the situation of Iranian ships in Qumari waters, with the only reported action being Chinese ships altering course to avoid any Iranian vessels.
Frustration with Beijing is becoming most apparent in Washington, where high-level Pentagon officials have said that the lack of communication between Beijing and NATO forces could lead to a breakdown in strategy to deescalate the situation. "We don't have any idea whether PLA (People's Liberation Army, the armed forces of the People's Republic of China) ships will be coordinating any of potential operations [with NATO ships], which makes it difficult to create a long-term strategy." one high-ranking military official told ACN. In London, Paris, Moscow, and Jabal Nafusah, there is similar concern and unrest over the Chinese silence.
The position of China in Qumar since they announced their planned withdrawal following this year's elections in July has caused several differing interpretations about the change in course of Chinese foreign policy. Some analysts say that the move is due to the ascendance of a less adventurist faction within the Communist Party, while others cite the abnormally high defense budgets China has ran since their involvement in Qumar began in 2016. Still more say that Chinese withdrawal from Qumar separately from the British and American forces is part of an attempt to warm relations with Iran and ensure Chinese access to Iranian oil and natural gas should relations between Iran and the west grow sour.
