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.Blogger Tips and Tricks
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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Iraq, 18 bodies found..[ 3183 ]

18 bodies killed execution-style found in Iraq

November 29, 2013 12:40// 
ARCHIVE PHOTO: Women react near empty coffins as they wait to claim the bodies of their relatives, who were killed by gunmen, outside a hospital morgue in Mahmudiya, 30 km south of Baghdad, September 4, 2013 (REUTERS / Ibrahim Jassam)
ARCHIVE PHOTO: Women react near empty coffins as they wait to claim the bodies of their relatives, who were killed by gunmen, outside a hospital morgue in Mahmudiya, 30 km south of Baghdad, September 4, 2013 (REUTERS / Ibrahim Jassam)

Iraqi police have found the bodies of 18 people grouped together and shot in the head and chest. The victims were previously abducted from their homes.


The grisly scene was discovered in Meshahda, a predominantly Sunni Muslim area, around 32km north of Baghdad, reports Reuters citing police and morgue sources. Many of the bodies found had been blindfolded and showed signs of torture.
The victims, all male, were taken on early Friday by men wearing military uniforms and driving around six SUVs, which looked like army vehicles. The victims' families were told that they were suspects in an official investigation and were being taken away for questioning, witnessed told AFP.
It’s not clear which group was behind the mass execution, but the area has been plagued by attacks by militants dressed as soldiers.
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"It is definitely al Qaeda because this is the area where they are operating," a senior official in Iraq's federal police told Reuters on conditions of anonymity.
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There were four police officers, an army major, the headmaster of a school and a mayor from the neighborhood among the victims. A Sunni Muslim tribal sheikh and his son were also among those shot dead.
The bodies were found in an orchard by local police, who were alerted by the relatives of the abductees. 
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The deaths add to the long list of casualties in Iraq, which endures its bloodiest year since 2006-07, when tens of thousands of people were killed due to sectarian violence. This week alone more than 200 people have been killed so far nationwide.
Abductions and execution-style killings are on the rise in the country along with bombings and gun attacks. On Wednesday, Iraqi police found the bodies of 13 people around Baghdad, apparent victims of execution-style killings.
The Iraqi violence was condemned on Wednesday by the UN Security Council. 
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"The members of the Security Council expressed their deep condolences to the families of the victims and reaffirmed their support for the people and the government of Iraq, and their commitment to Iraq’s security," the international security body said in a statement. 
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Baghdad earlier appealed for international help in battling militant fighters, who make it hard for the government to hold a general election early next year.
France and Turkey have recently offered assistance to Nuri Maliki’s government in combating militancy.
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