U.S. Survey: Asian More Important Than Europe

Citizens of the United States regard China and Japan in Asia is more important than European countries. Both countries are considered more advantageous to boost the U.S. economy than the European Union countries put together.

This is contained in the latest The Transatlantic Trends survey, quoted by news agency Reuters, 14 September 2011. Based on the results of the survey, 51 percent of Americans feel the Asian countries is more important for them than the European Union. As many as 38 percent of the remaining assume otherwise.

Bruce Stokes, a researcher from the institute thing tank German Marshall (GM) for the U.S. release of this survey, said the focus of America is currently seeking new business opportunities in markets emerging Asian economies. European countries mostly not considered as partners, but as a strong competitor.
"What they see on TV? Advancement of China, India and Europe. Now living where the public will side with the U.S.?" Stokes said.

The results of this survey is different from a similar survey conducted a few years ago. In 2004, 54 percent of Americans think Europe is more important to their economy. Only 29 percent of residents in favor of Asia.

The Transatlantic Trends survey conducted in May and June in the U.S. and Europe regarding international relations, economics and other issues. Although regarded as economic partners, but as much as 63 percent of Americans think China is a threat.

For U.S. Ganjar Status Indian Mujahideen Terrorists

The U.S. government gave status to the terrorist group Indian Mujahideen, a hardline militant group. This group has been called the bombing that killed hundreds of people in India.

Reporting from the CNN website, the announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Group Indian Mujahideen suspected to have close ties with other U.S. anti-terror network, such as Laskar Tayyiba, Jaish Mohammed and Harakat-based Islamic Jihad in Pakistan.

"The purpose of this group is to perform acts of terrorism to non-Muslims, to realize their ideals, founded the Caliph of Islam in Southern Asia," Clinton said in a statement.

According to the U.S. State Department, Indian Mujahideen responsible for 16 bombings in a crowd and a hospital in Islamabad, 2008. This event killed 38 people and injuring more than 100 others.

In addition, this group also plays an important role in the attacks in Mumbai that killed 163 people and the bombing of a bakery in Pune, India, in 2010 that killed 17 people.

"This confirms that the Indian Mujahideen threatens not only Western interests, but also the interests of India as one U.S. partner. It also illustrates our solidarity with the Indian government," said the coordinator of the terrorism the U.S. State Department, Daniel benjamin, as quoted by the Hindustan Times .

Based on this new status, all elements of the U.S. are not allowed to provide material support or any form of relationship with the Indian Mujahideen. "Whoever in violation will be subject to sanctions in the form of freezing assets held either inside or outside the U.S.," said U.S. State Department statement.

Racing plane crash in the U.S., 3 killed

An airplane racing event in Reno, United States, became tense when an old airplane hit the World War II era bleachers. Reported three people were killed and dozens more injured, some critically.

As reported by the Associated Press, the accident occurred at the National Air Racing Championships, held Friday, September 16, 2011. The ill-fated aircraft, P-51 Mustang, driven by 74-year-old veteran pilot Jimmy Leeward.

The plane was speeding Leewald suddenly spins out of control and directly hit the stands. No doubt, hundreds of spectators with a landslide hit the fuselage and pieces of debris.

A witness, Maureen Higgins who regularly came to watch the game for 16 years, said he was surprised by the sight he saw. After the collision, Higgins claimed the blood and pieces of bodies strewn everywhere.

"I saw many pieces of body and other sadistic scene, you would not believe. Many of the spectators who have lost their limbs," said Higgins.

According to medical officers, three people were reportedly killed, as many as 56 others were injured and taken to three hospitals. A total of 15 injuries were reported in critical condition, 13 of them dying, 28 others were reportedly suffered minor injuries.

President and CEO of Reno Air Racing, Mike Houghton, said the pilot probably lost control of the aircraft. He explained that there are technical problems that caused the aircraft uncontrollable. As a result of these events, the whole game was canceled for investigation.

National Air Racing Championships in Reno attract thousands of visitors each year in September. In this event, featured attraction of high-speed race involving all types of aircraft, ranging from military aircraft to civilian planes.

One of the dangerous action that is often shown is a plane flying low, about 15 meters from the audience, with speeds up to surpass 800 miles per hour. The accident this time was the worst for decades hosted the event. Several accidents occurred in 2007 and 2008 that killed four pilots.

Hundreds of Top U.S. Intel's data compromised Hacker

Names and e-mail addresses of hundreds of U.S. intelligence by surprise contained in a website. Confidential data was allegedly obtained by hackers from an organization's internal membership list of the prestigious national security.

Quoted from page MSN on Saturday, September 17, 2011, the ability of hackers in stealing data from the National Security Alliance and Intel (INSA) is an example proving the ability of hackers are already high. They can penetrate the security level of web sites of organizations that claim to really understand about web security.

Head INSA Ellen McCarthy confirmed that in a few days after your name and e-mail addresses of hundreds of intel compromised, the data is already contained in the site Cryptome.org. The page contains data that entitled 'Nest Spies and Spy Official Company INSA'.

"I feel the same as another victim of data theft. I feel unfairly treated," said McCarthy, a former top Pentagon intelligence.

John Young Cryptome as the owner denies involvement in the process of hacking a computer INSA. He admitted that the data acquired from an unknown source.

At least 95 names top U.S. intelligence and their email address posted on the site. In fact, on some of the names, office phone numbers and personal telephone numbers also included.

Of this, only McCarthy said in a report released last week, "Today, no day without hearing news of hacking a site owned or government-owned companies. The virtual world has become a multi-dimensional attack, in which assets are an important economic and security issues have been exposed to significant threats. "

He also added that the intelligence that the information contained will not be happy with this. Cryptome own party said, "All eyes will not follow any organization to use their true identity"

Rich U.S. So Obama's Tax Short

In the midst of difficulties to overcome its budget deficit, the President of the United States, Barack Obama will propose an unpopular policy for the country. Obama plans to ask Buffett Tax is the tax policy for the community who earn more than U.S. $ 1 million per year.

The plan, one of the proposals to reduce the U.S. budget deficit will be filed on Monday. Proposal submission of tax the rich plus other proposals to the U.S. congress is expected to increase the budget of U.S. $ 3 trillion over 10 years, Obama is likely to hamper efforts to get ahead in the Presidential election in 2012 and will not be too much increase state revenues.

And the White House Communications Director Pfeiffer in a twitter account on Saturday, September 17, 2011 as quoted by Reuters on Sunday, September 18, 2011 said the U.S. tax the rich man was a kind of alternative minimum tax (Alternative Minimum Tax) which aims to ensure U.S. millionaires pay taxes or at least equal to export tax rate for U.S. middle class.

Obama plans to propose this recommendation in a speech at the White House on Monday (19 September 2011) at 10:30 local time. It is estimated that Obama's speech will include efforts to increase tax revenues in addition to cutting the government budget.

Other programs included in the reform of the U.S. budget is a health program that has been provided by the government for the poor. The White House has said Obama will not propose any changes to the plan retired government employees.

Most likely the U.S. government's proposed increase revenue through a number of these new programs will face opposition in U.S. Congress. Moreover, previous, Republicans who control the U.S. Senate have expressed opposition to tax increases.

For information, Buffet Tax comes after U.S. billionaire Warren Buffett, revealed that among the wealthy in the country often pay lower taxes than his employees. It can happen hence the existence of loopholes in U.S. tax rules.