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Links Don’t Survive the "Collapse" – Prevent It December 5, 2012 (LocalOrg) – Cuba, Thailand, New York City. All three have faced either economic or natural disasters
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US Repeats Syrian Chemical Weapons "Warnings" US repeats same tired, desperate accusations that the Syrian army is preparing to use "chemical weapons." December 4, 2012 (LD) – Once again, the US has issued a warning against Syria deploying "chemical weapons" citing "intelligence reports that the Damascus government is preparing such munitions for possible use." No evidence was provided, nor any reasonable explanation as to why the Syrian government would deploy such weapons when, after over 2 years, the majority of the Syrian people still stand behind the government while terrorist forces flooding over Syria’s borders have been faced with constant tactical and strategic defeat. Image : ( via the Guardian ) "Chemical containers in the Libyan desert. There are concerns unguarded weapons could fall into the hands of Islamist militants.
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Sales fall for thirteenth month running in November German sales remain flat while Italy records another severe fall Rate of decline in France slows to weakest in five months Summary of November findings The Eurozone retail sector remained stuck in a sharp downturn during the penultimate month of 2012, according to Markit’s PMI® data. Sales fell for the thirteenth consecutive month, and remained well below the level seen one year earlier.
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Output and new orders both continue to decline Capital goods producers register sharpest falls in production and sales Inventories and employment cut amid subdued economic outlook Summary: Operating conditions in the Japanese manufacturing sector continued to worsen in November. The deterioration was driven by falls in output, new orders and employment as the economic climate remained difficult. Amid an uncertain outlook, manufacturers also cut inventory levels and lowered purchasing activity.