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Paratroopers could fly 200km with new wings system: Jane's London (AFP) May 26, 2006 
A new military parachute system which fits wings on soldiers could enable them to travel to 200 kilometres (124 miles) after jumping, Jane's Defence Weekly defence magazine said Friday. The system, which involves the development of new modular carbon-fibre wings, will mean that aircraft can drop parachutists from 30,000 feet (9,150 metres) into an area of operations without flying into a danger zone.
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US urges Russia to reconsider missile sales to Iran
Washington (AFP) May 26, 2006 The United States urged Russia Friday to reconsider its decision to honor a contract to sell TOR-M1 surface-to-air missiles to Iran. Bush, Blair resolve dispute over JSF 
Washington (AFP) May 26, 2006 The United States and Britain announced Friday agreement to end a long-running row over technology that had threatened plans to cooperate in developing a new Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. US tests ship-based defense system against short-range missile 
Washington (AFP) May 24, 2006 An interceptor missile fired from a US warship on Wednesday destroyed a short-range target missile in its last few seconds of flight, the US Missile Defense Agency said. |
US, South Korea committed to NKorea talks: envoys
Seoul (AFP) May 26, 2006 South Korean and US delegates said Friday they are still committed to six party talks, but urged North Korea to end a six-month boycott of the nuclear disarmament negotiations. NK to attend regional security meet in Malaysia 
Putrajaya, Malaysia (AFP) May 27, 2006 North Korea will attend Southeast Asia's annual security meeting here in July, Malaysia said Saturday, bringing it alongside nations in the stalled six-way nuclear disarmament negotiations. Blair bows to US pressure on Iran, climate change 
London (AFP) May 28, 2006 British Prime Minister Tony Blair bowed to US pressure by toughening remarks on Iran and softening them on global warming while in Washington, according to a report Sunday that Blair's office denied. |
Iran FM threatens retaliation in event of US strike
Baghdad (AFP) May 26, 2006 Iran will retaliate in the event of a US strike, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki warned Friday during a visit to neighbouring Iraq where some 130,000 US troops are based. Iran has no nuclear ambitions VP tells Pakistan 
Islamabad (AFP) May 26, 2006 A top Iranian official told Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf Friday nuclear weapons had "no place" in his country's defence strategy, the foreign ministry said. Bush administration debates direct talks with Iran 
New York (AFP) May 27, 2006 The administration of President George W. Bush is beginning to debate whether to set aside a longstanding boycott of Iran and open direct talks to try to resolve the crisis over its suspected nuclear weapons program, The New York Times reported Saturday. |
Iran willing to accept cap on uranium enrichment
United Nations (AFP) May 26, 2006 Iran is willing to accept a cap on its uranium enrichment capability to ensure the fuel produced is not used to develop nuclear weapons, its ambassador to the United Nations said here Friday. Oman shows solidarity with Iran in nuclear standoff 
Muscat (AFP) May 27, 2006 Oman has quietly distinguished itself among Gulf countries as showing the most interest in avoiding a potential US strike on Iran and the least concern over the prospect of a nuclear power next door, analysts say. Iran, Russia agree to continue nuclear talks 
Tehran (AFP) May 28, 2006 Russia and Iran wrapped up high-level talks on the Islamic republic's nuclear programme on Sunday, with Tehran saying both sides agreed to continue negotiations and work towards a peaceful solution to the crisis. |
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