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 Islamabad, Pakistan (UPI) Jul 24, 2009 
The Pakistani government reportedly wants to acquire drone technology from the United States as it would rather its own military use the unmanned aircraft against the Taliban than the United States, which its public resents. The renewed request for the drone technology came this week from Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani in his meeting with visiting U.S. special envoy Richard ... read more 
Moscow (AFP) July 24, 2009Russia on Friday began construction of a new nuclear submarine designed to include the capacity to launch a series of long-range cruise missiles, Russian news agencies reported. The sub will be the second in the Yasen class, also known under its NATO classification as Granay. Construction on the first in the series began in 1993, with it expected to be in service in 2010 or 2011, RIA ... more
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Macron, on UAE visit, announces new French aircraft carrier
North Korea says Japan's nuclear ambitions must be stopped 'at any cost' India's parliament passes bill to open nuclear power to private firms Russian nuclear-capable missile Oreshnik deployed in Belarus Mossad chief says Israel must 'ensure' Iran won't restart nuclear programme Zelensky says Donetsk among key disagreements in peace talks Press Release from Business Wire: Helical Fusion Co., Ltd. IAEA calls for repair work on Chernobyl sarcophagus France probes mystery drone flight over nuclear sub base France takes anti-drone measures after flight over nuclear sub base 
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Paris (UPI) Jul 24, 2009 Seven European members of the NATO alliance have agreed to give European plane-maker Airbus another chance to deliver the much-delayed A400M military transporter. The heavy transporter aircraft, originally due for delivery in 2009, has been portrayed as a symbol of Europe's bid to forge a distinct and united military identity and capability. That identity should be strengthened by the ... more  
Washington (AFP) July 26, 2009US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday warned Iran that any pursuit of a nuclear weapons program is "futile," but acknowledged Washington is prepared to engage with whatever regime is in power in Tehran. Clinton, just returned from a major diplomatic push in Asia where she stressed US commitment to face down nuclear threats in North Korea as well as Iran, said Washington is doing ... more  
New York NY (SPX) Jul 27, 2009A large attack on a major metropolitan area with airborne anthrax could affect more than a million people, necessitating their treatment with powerful antibiotics. A new study finds that in order for a response to be effective, quick detection and treatment are essential, and any delay beyond three days would overwhelm hospitals with critically ill people. The results of a computer simulat ... more |
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Kiev (AFP) July 26, 2009The head of Russia's navy admitted Sunday that a new missile that has failed six of 11 test-firings was not "ideal," but said Russia was not giving up on it, the RIA-Novosti news agency reported. The comments by Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky came 10 days after the latest failure of the submarine-launched Bulava missile, a flagship project in Russia's drive to renew its ageing Soviet-era nuclear ... more  
Bangkok (AFP) July 24, 2009East Asian nations will broadly welcome US moves to reengage with the region, with the world's most powerful country offering a counterweight to China's growing clout, analysts and diplomats said. Suspicions about China's hegemonic aims have also added to satisfaction at Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's announcement during the region's biggest security forum this week that the "United ... more  
Islamabad (AFP) July 26, 2009Consolidating military gains in Swat and worries about Taliban spillover from south Afghanistan are clouding Pakistan's offensive against the country's most wanted warlord, analysts say. In mid-June, the military said it had received orders and was preparing to launch an offensive against Pakistani Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud and his network in the South Waziristan tribal district ... more |
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