Stay true to the dreams of thy youth

• Report: Iran sending warships toward U.S. maritime borders - CNN.com

  "Washington (CNN) -- A senior Iranian naval official says Iran is sending warships toward U.S. maritime borders to send a message, a move a U.S. defense official characterized as an announcement, not a deployment. "

  tags: random middleeast iran politics balanceofpower

• After tourism boost, Spain's sweetest treat conquers the globe - SmartPlanet

  "MADRID — Few things are quite as quintessentially Spanish as the Chocolateria San Ginés, off Madrid’s Plaza Mayor. Filled with older Spanish couples dressed to the nines, guiris or tourists, and even a few celebs, this thriving restaurant only sells a handful of things: relaxing cups of cafe con leche, fresh orange juice, and the main event -- churros con chocolate caliente. "

  tags: spain tourism food trade tradition

• UAE at centre of multinationals’ shift towards Africa | The National

  "The UAE is growing in popularity as a base for multinational companies serving the African market. Related ■ Launch pad for Chinese firms ■ Africa provides a brand new opportunity Strong transport and logistics services combined with its geographic position between the East and West have enhanced the country’s status as a springboard to the continent."

  tags: africa middleeast uae dubai abudhabi gcc trade

• Syria evacuees under threat | The National

  "BEIRUT // The Syrian government is recording the names of people being evacuated from Homs, prompting fears that the evacuees may be arrested and used as leverage against rebels and civilians who remain in the city. "

  tags: syria war revolution protest refugees

Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.