The Hellenic Navy (HN) (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó, abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150,000 tons.The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα το της Θαλάσσης Κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War. This has been roughly translated as "Great is the country that controls the sea". The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory."...............The Hellenic Merchant Marine refers to the Merchant Marine of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Nowadays, Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, which is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism and forms the backbone of world shipping. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags, however some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.

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Thursday, September 29, 2011

US Pentagon and Capitol bomb plot...[ 2463 ]

Rezwan Ferdaus held over Pentagon and Capitol bomb plot

A model US Navy 1960s Phantom jet fighter alleged to belong to Rezwan Ferdaus

Undercover FBI agents allegedly supplied Ferdaus with a model plane

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BBC., 28 September 2011 Last updated at 21:04 GMT

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A 26-year-old US citizen has been arrested for plotting to fly explosive-packed, remote controlled planes into the Pentagon and the US Capitol in Washington DC.

Rezwan Ferdaus was also charged with attempting to supply materials to al-Qaeda and aid attacks on US soldiers.
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The Northeastern University physics graduate is accused of planning to commit "jihad" since early 2010.
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Mr Ferdaus was arrested in Boston after an undercover investigation by the FBI.
Announcing his arrest, the US Department of Justice said FBI agents were in regular contact with Mr Ferdaus in the run-up to his arrest.
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Posing as accomplices, they supplied him with C-4 explosives, a remote-controlled plane and arms.
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Soldiers in front of the Pentagon

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The Pentagon was previously attacked in 2001 when the 9/11 hijackers flew a plane into the building

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Mr Ferdaus was arrested immediately after putting the newly delivered weapons in a storage container, the FBI said.
However, US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Carmen Oriz said: "The public was never in danger from the explosives," which were controlled by undercover FBI employees.
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If convicted, Mr Ferdaus could face up to 15 years in jail for providing support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization and up to 20 years in prison for attempting to destroy national defence premises.

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