Two earthquakes strike near Fukushima nuclear plant

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News Updates from Citizens for Legitimate Government08 Feb 2014

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Two earthquakes strike near Fukushima nuclear plant 08 Feb 2014 Two magnitude-5 earthquakes struck off the coast of Japan's Fukushima prefecture, site of the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. The first quake hit 34 kilometers off the coast of Namie, Japan, at 21:18 GMT on Friday. The US Geological Survey (USG) measured its magnitude at 5.1. The second quake, measured magnitude 5.0, and struck 34 kilometers from Iwaki, Japan, at 6:34 GMT on Saturday.

Fukushima radiation levels underestimated by five times - TEPCO 08 Feb 2014 TEPCO has revised the readings on the radioactivity levels at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant well to 5 million becquerels of strontium per liter -- both a record, and nearly five times higher than the original reading of 900,000 becquerels per liter. Strontium-90 is a radioactive isotope of strontium produced by nuclear fission with a half-life of 28.8 years. The legal standard for strontium emissions is 30 becquerels per liter.

US Navy sailors seek 600m pound damages from owners of Fukushima nuclear power plant 07 Feb 2014 Dozens of American sailors who assisted Japan during the 2011 nuclear disaster are suing the operators of Fukushima power plant for more than 612 million pounds (US$1bn) in damages, claiming that they have become sick from radiation exposure... "These sailors were in radioactive plumes for more than five hours," said Paul C Garner, a lawyer representing the sailors, who claims to have been contacted by more than 250 US navy personnel in relation to the case. "They are suing Tepco for negligence in permitting escape of radiation from Fukushima nuclear power plant, strict liability, fraudulent concealment of true facts and a 1 billion medical fund plus compensation."

US regime-change operation in Ukr-ine exposed in leaked diplomatic phone call 07 Feb 2014 A leaked phone conversation between Victoria Nuland, assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, and Geoffrey Pyatt, the US ambassador to Ukr-ine, has exposed the anti-democratic and colonialist character of the Obama administration's intervention in the former Soviet republic. The discussion between the two officials includes a detailed review of which right-wing opposition figures Washington is working to install in office, and how it is using the United Nations to rubber-stamp the operation. While Germany and other European powers have worked closely with the Obama administration in promoting the violent protests against President Viktor Yanukovych, the leaked phone call reveals tensions between the imperialist powers. At one point Nuland tells Pyatt, "F-ck the EU."

More children killed in Afghanistan in 2013, UN says 08 Feb 2014 The United Nations says the number of children killed and injured in the US-led war on Afghanistan increased by 34 percent in 2013. The UN Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA) said in its annual report released on Saturday that 2,959 civilians were killed in Afghanistan last year -- including 561 children and 235 women. UNAMA added that more than 5,600 others, including 1,195 children and 511 women, were also wounded in 2013.

Senators to Obama: Get approval before keeping troops in Afghanistan 06 Feb 2014 A bipartisan group of senators wants President Barack Obama to seek approval from Congress if he wants to keep U.S. troops in Afghanistan after this year. Leading the charge are Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah; Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.; Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.; and Rand Paul, R-Ky. They introduced a resolution Thursday that would require authorization from Congress before Mr. Obama could commit any American troops to Afghanistan after 2014. Combat forces are scheduled to come home by the end of the year, and remaining troops would shift to an advisory role.

US successfully tests B-61 atomic bomb 06 Feb 2014 The US has successfully tested an updated version of a B-61 atomic bomb in defiance of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which calls for nuclear disarmament. The National Nuclear Security Administration said in a statement that the test was conducted on Tuesday by the Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories, National Journal reported. The analysis "is a significant achievement and gives us confidence in our ability to move forward with our efforts to increase the safety and security of the bomb," Don Cook, NNSA deputy administrator for defense programs, said.

Officials: 'Air pirate' claims bomb on board, tries to have plane go to Sochi 07 Feb 2014 A passenger announced Friday "that there was a bomb on board" his plane and wanted it diverted to Sochi -- the Russian city hosting the Winter Olympics amid terrorism fears -- Turkish officials said...About 20 minutes later, the same report claimed two F-16 fighter jets scrambled to intercept the Boeing 737-800 and escort it over the Black Sea.

'Toothpaste Bomb' Fears Over Russia Flights --The US government warns that flights to Russia could be targeted as the Winter Olympics get under way in Sochi. 06 Feb 2014 [CIA-backed] Terrorists could be trying to place explosives disguised as toothpaste on Russia-bound flights, the US Government has warned. An intelligence official said information suggested terrorists were "specifically targeting flights to Russia" as the Winter Olympics get under way. It is understood the toothpaste tubes could hold ingredients that could be used to make a bomb during a flight. The official did not say whether any specific intelligence led to the warning.

Homeland Security bans carry-on liquids on flights from US to Russia amid Olympic threat 06 Feb 2014 The Homeland Security Department is banning all liquids from carry-on luggage for nonstop flights from the U.S. to Russia. The ban comes after the department warned airlines that terrorists might try to smuggle explosives on board hidden in toothpaste tubes. The warning said terrorist might try to assemble explosive device in flight or upon arrival at the Olympics.

NATO Protesters Acquitted of Terrorism Charges, Convicted on Lesser Counts 07 Feb 2014 A jury acquitted three NATO summit protesters Friday of breaking Illinois' rarely tested state terrorism law, a finding the defense said should dissuade Illinois or any other states from ever pressing such charges in a similar way against activists. While jurors found them not guilty of the most ominous charges, Brian Church, Jared Chase and Brent Vincent Betterly were convicted on lesser counts of arson and mob action. Thomas Durkin, who represents Chase and is a well-known terrorism-case attorney in federal court, said the men were disappointed they didn't secure acquittals across the board. But he argued the outcome was still dramatic.

Officers in Dorner mistaken-ID shooting will be returned to field 05 Feb 2014 Eight Los Angeles police officers who violated department policy when they mistakenly opened fire on two women during the hunt for Christopher Dorner will be retrained and returned to the field, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said in a department-wide message Wednesday. The message, sent on the LAPD's internal computer network and obtained by The Times, notes his disapproval in the actions of the seven officers and one sergeant... His message is clear that the officers continue to have his support.

Obama Signing Agribusiness Subsidy Bill That Slashes Food Stamps 07 Feb 2014 President Barack Obama planned to sign a far-reaching farm bill Friday at Michigan State University, choosing middle America for a rare celebration of Washington political compromise. The five-year bill cuts food stamps by 800 million a year. The bill provides generous new subsidies for farmers agribusinesses in every region of the country, including Southern peanut growers, Midwest corn farmers agribusinesses and the Northeast maple syrup industry.

US Senate fails to pass bill to extend unemployment benefits 07 Feb 2014 The US Senate failed to move forward with a three-month extension of federal unemployment benefits yesterday, leaving 1.7 million long-term unemployed workers without any c-sh assistance. The vote on Thursday fell one short of the 60-vote supermajority required to end debate, with a handful of Republicans joining Democrats in supporting the measure. Even if the bill were to pass the Senate, it would still have to clear the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

Hacker sentenced for Wisconsin cyberattack on Koch brothers subsidiary 07 Feb 2014 A member of the online hacker group Anonymous has been sentenced to 36 months probation and ordered to pay 110,932.71 in restitution for a Wisconsin cyberattack on a subsidiary of Koch Industries. Christopher Michael Sudlik, 22, of St. Louis was also ordered Wednesday to serve 60 hours of community service for an attack against the Angel Soft website in February and March of 2011, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice. [Too bad the *actual* criminals -- terrorists Charles and David Koch -- are allowed to roam free.]

Tell the sociopaths you don't want the killer Keystone Pipeline by submitting your comments here: Presidential Permit Applications: TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P., National Interest Determination 07 Feb 2014 Comments must be submitted by no later than March 7, 2014, at 11:59 p.m. (EST).

Quick action: Save Mute Swans in New York City 06 Feb 2014 We demand our beautiful Brooklyn swans not be killed. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has unveiled a proposal that would kill 2,200 mute swans by 2025. The DEC's proposal "Management Plan for Mute Swans in New York State" calls for the elimination of all free-ranging mute swans. The plan would use taxpayer m-ney to systematically kill these charismatic creatures... We urge New York to use alternative methods of population control. (Petition)

Minnesota School Evacuated After Students Get Sick 06 Feb 2014 A suspected carbon monoxide leak has forced an evacuation at a southern Minnesota school and sent 30 children to the hospital. Police were called to Springfield Public School just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday after a couple of students reportedly fell ill in the school auditorium. The entire school was evacuated.

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