Spaniards Little Upset That Has Lost Bid !!!

Author: bbc.co.uk - Job Vacancy

Lowongan Kerja - The Spain-Portugal bid had been low-profile all along. Even on decision day it was not front-page news, and barely merited a mention on the morning TV bulletins. - Job Indonesia
Last week, Miguel Angel Lopez - the man heading the bid team - explained that the focus was on securing the support of Fifa's 22 executive members, not "handing out glasses of Spanish wine at events."
Some suggest Spaniards are still smarting after giving heart and soul to their bid to host the 2016 Olympics, and losing.

Spaniards Little Upset

So there were no expectant crowds out on the chilly streets today.
But plenty of people had been quietly confident about their chances.
What the Iberian bid offered was a safe bet for Fifa: a sure-fire footballing fiesta, held in two countries that are passionate about the game.
Much of the infrastructure was already in place. Spain has Europe's biggest and best high-speed rail network, and several refurbished airports; together, Spain and Portugal offered seven elite stadiums already built, and in use - and no trouble at all in filling them.
Presenting the Iberian bid in Zurich, Prime Minister Zapatero also highlighted the peninsula's enticing scenery and culture - and the climate.
Fifa, though, went for something completely different.
'Real shame' "Iberian Disappointment," was the reaction on Marca.com, a sports website, as news of Russia's victory emerged. "Spain and Portugal's dream is over."
That regret was reflected on the streets of Madrid.
"All us football fans would have loved to have the World Cup here, so close, so we could go," Ricardo said. "It's a real shame we lost."
"It's regrettable, because I think Spain has the best league in the world," said Pedro. "People would have been very excited, especially after just winning the World Cup."
Some people think the fact that Spain had already hosted a World Cup - in 1982 - counted against it. Others blame global politics.
Spanish newspapers suggest the Iberian bid's final presentation did not help: "flat and unimaginative," according to El Pais.
Winning the contest to host the World Cup could have lifted the mood in two countries in the deep gloom of recession. But some people are relieved it went to Russia.
"I'm happy we didn't win," says Juanjo Bombillas. "I don't think the economic circumstances here are right now to make the kind of investment we'd have needed."
At least Spain has its success on the pitch as consolation.
"Losing this doesn't bother me," Javier said. "We're already world champions, so let Russia have this one - I don't mind."

2 Scientists Become Victims (Iran arrests over attacks on nuclear scientists)

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Job Vacancy - One scientist was killed and another left seriously injured. Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi said a number of people were identified and arrested in connection with what he called the two terrorist attacks. Mr Moslehi did not identify the suspects, nor did he say how many people had been arrested. But he did repeat Iran's claim that the intelligence services of the US, Britain, and Israel were responsible for the attacks. - Job Indonesia

The two scientists Victims

The two scientists, Majid Shahriari and Fereydoon Abbasi, were targeted separately as each drove to work on Monday morning. Reports said motorcyclists drove alongside the scientists' cars, attached magnetised bombs to the side of the vehicles, and then drove away. The bombs exploded, killing Dr Shahriari and seriously injuring Dr Abbasi. The attacks and subsequent arrests come just a few days before Iran is due to restart talks on its nuclear programme with the permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany.

US-Japan Starts Military Exercises Since North Korea Tensions Rise !!!

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Lowongan Kerja - More than 44,000 Japanese and American military personnel are taking part in the drill off Japan's southern islands. - Job Vacancy
40 Japanese and 20 US warships are also involved, as are hundreds of military aircraft.
The exercises come 10 days after North Korea shelled a South Korean island, killing four people.
South Korean observers are present for the first time.
'Immediate threat' The joint military exercises - codenamed Keen Sword - are being held to mark the 50th anniversary of the US-Japan alliance.

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington

They are intended to be a show of solidarity between the Pacific allies at a time of heightened tension in the region, says the BBC's Roland Buerk in Tokyo.
The drills were planned well before North Korea shelled the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong last month, killing two marines and two civilians.
But they come just days after the United States and South Korea carried out their own joint military exercises, putting on a show of force in the Yellow Sea.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said North Korea remained "an immediate threat to the region around it, particularly to South Korea and Japan".
North Korea also posed "a medium-term threat, should it collapse, to China", she said.
Beijing has criticised the manoeuvres and called for more talks with Pyongyang, saying it is better to negotiate than "brandish weapons".
Japan's government has been on high alert since North Korea shelled the island of Yeonpyeong on 23 November, killing at least four South Koreans.
Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan ordered his ministers to step up information-gathering and be prepared for emergencies.
About 50,000 US soldiers are stationed in Japan.
The US-Japan exercises will continue until 10 December.