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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Monday, January 27, 2014

Brazil World Cup protest...[ 3459 ]

Brazil probes police shooting of man after World Cup protest

BBC,,27 January 2014, Last updated at 01:31 GMT

Anti riot police officers fire rubber bullets after clashes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 20, 2013

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Brazil alleges Fabricio Chaves was shot when he approached an officer with a box cutter.

Authorities in Brazil have launched an investigation into the shooting by police of a man on Saturday, following a protest in Sao Paulo against this year's football World Cup.

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Relatives say Fabricio Chaves, 22, is in a critical condition in hospital.
The authorities claim he was carrying an explosive device and tried to flee. They allege he was shot when he moved towards an officer with a box cutter.
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A human rights official said the officers may have used excessive force.
On Saturday, police arrested more than 130 people after clashes that followed a peaceful demonstration against the hosting of the World Cup.

Shops, banks and vehicles were damaged.
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'Police overreacted' The Sao Paulo State Department of Public Safety said that Mr Chaves had fled and was followed by two officers after they found an "explosive device" in his backpack.
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"The man pulled out a box cutter from the pocket of his trousers and turned against one of the police officers," it said in a statement.
"It was then that the police shot him and the suspect fell to the ground."
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A demonstrator holds a banner in Sao Paulo January 25, 2014.

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Many Brazilians are angry at the high cost of hosting the World Cup in Brazil

Carlos Weis, a human rights lawyer for the Sao Paulo State ombudsman, said he believed the police had overreacted.
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"There were three police officers against one person with a hand weapon," he was quoted as saying by the city's Estadao newspaper.
"Clearly, there were other less lethal methods of resolving the situation. We are hugely concerned with the violent and excessive way the police have acted," he added.
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Saturday's violence forced the authorities to cancel some of the festivities planned for the city's 460th anniversary.
There were also small protests in other Brazilian cities that were largely peaceful.
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Demonstrators say huge sums of money are being wasted on World Cup stadiums while areas such as health and education are not getting enough.

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