War tensions are high; Syria escalating.

It is safe to say that things are bad, when even the mainstream news from Google is reporting them!

Intervention in Syria seems to be next on the agenda, and it is difficult to say what effect that will have on the reaction by Russia and Iran, but nothing good can possibly come out of it; only something "more bad", or "not as bad."

- The U.S. has told its citizens in Syria to leave 'immediately.'
- France seeks Arab backing for Syria intervention.
- U.S. warship moves to Syrian coast as tension mounts.

Things keep churning in Pakistan, as well;
- 3 NATO oil tankers were torched in 2 separate incidents.
- Bomb blast kills five in SW Pakistan.
- 22 killed in NW Pakistan clashes.

In Yemen, President Saleh has signed a power transfer to the Vice Presdent; citizens protest!
And at least 5 protesters have been shot dead in the Yemen city of Sanaa.

In Somalia, U.S. & Kenyan forces have killed 16 in airstrikes.

Even Saudi Arabia is in on the discontent;
- Thousands of Saudis rally against regime.
- Saudi police kill 2 as protests rage.

2 strong quakes have hit northern Japan, south of Hokkaido Island; a 6.1 yesterday, and a 6.2 today.

Greater war tensions are also prevalent;
- China announces naval drills in Western Pacific.
- Russia says that their missiles will target the U.S. nuclear shield in Europe.
Lastly, The Roads to War and Economic Collapse article by Paul Craig Roberts.

Don't lose your attentiveness throughout the holidays; this is a great time for "higher powers" to be carrying out their schemes, while most people are distracted.