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 15, 2014

ISIS leader vows ‘volcanoes of jihad’..[ 4916 ]

Al-Baghdadi's Message: I'm Not Dead Yet




 
         
The release of new audio purportedly from the leader of ISIS is filled with soaring rhetoric, promising "volcanoes of jihad" and dismissing the United States as "terrified" and meek.
But what is he really saying?
Since late last week, it hasn't been clear if Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the rarely seen leader of ISIS, had been killed, mortally wounded or even hurt in an air strike near Falluja, Iraq. Then Thursday, a recording emerged that appeared to be genuine according to Flashpoint Intelligence, a global security firm and NBC News counterterrorism consultancy. The message, shared on jihadi websites, seems recent, as it included a reference to Egyptian militant group Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, which pledged allegiance to Baghdadi on Monday.
Experts say that the real message al-Baghdadi is sending is: I'm still standing — and we're still growing.
"By releasing this statement he is really putting a challenge to the U.S. and its allies. He’s effectively saying, ‘I’m not trying to hide, I am releasing this audio statement,’" said Laith Alkhouri, the director of Middle East and North Africa research for Flashpoint Intelligence, which studies and consults on global security.
"He is solidifying that he is still leading the group, that he has not been killed as some media outlets reported, and that the U.S. is not causing damage. It is somewhat of a big blow to the coalition campaign, which really wanted to get him and get him fast. Whereas the evidence is that the Islamic State is not being vanquished."
The speech made reference to a Nov. 7 U.S. announcement that President Barack Obama had approved sending up to 1,500 more U.S. troops to Iraq.
“Here is Obama who has ordered the deployment of 1,500 additional soldiers under the claim that they are advisers because the crusaders’ airstrikes and constant bombardment — day and night — upon the Islamic State have not prevented its advance, nor weakened its resolve," says al-Baghdadi.
Veryan Khan, editorial director of TRAC: Terrorism Research & Analysis Consortium, notes that the shadowy terror leader last made an appearance in July — just after other rumors of his death.
"Islamic State’s release of this audio is focusing on momentum that they have recently gained in areas outside of the Sham (Syria), said Khan, who said that ISIS now has pledges of allegiance from terror groups in Egypt, Libya and even Boko Haram in Nigeria — with active ISIS-related "brigades" in various countries.
"As of today, there are at least 30 separate regions that have active militant organizations that have pledged support to Islamic State, a total of 60 distinct groups world wide," said Khan. "The audio is inspirational, whether Baghdadi was wounded or not."
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