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 Moscow (AFP) Aug 3, 2009 
President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday replaced the head of Russia's missile forces, the Kremlin said, after a series of embarrassing failed test-firings of a major new weapon. Medvedev issued a decree ordering the replacement of General Nikolai Solovtsov by General Andrei Shvaichenko as commander of the Russian Strategic Rocket Forces. "With this decree Nikolai Solovtsov is freed from his ... read more 
Lod, Israel (UPI) Aug 3, 2009 An Israeli company said it conducted a successful test of an unmanned surveillance drone for Brazilian officials for domestic use. Israel Aerospace Industries issued a release Monday saying it demonstrated its Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle last week in southern Brazil for the Brazilian Federal Police. IAI said the testing was attended by Brazilian government ministers, officials of the ... 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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Seoul (AFP) Aug 4, 2009Former US president Bill Clinton arrived Tuesday in North Korea in an apparent attempt to secure the release of two jailed journalists - the highest-profile American visitor to the communist state since 2000. Here are key dates in the history of relations: 1945: Japan's colonial rule over Korea ends with its World War II surrender. Country is divided at the 38th parallel between the Nor ... more 
Washington (AFP) Aug 3, 2009The United States warned on Monday it may seek tough new sanctions on Iran if the Islamic republic misses a September deadline for agreeing to hold talks on its suspect nuclear program. US lawmakers have been pushing President Barack Obama to squeeze Iran by targeting its heavy reliance on gasoline imports, and The New York Times said that a White House envoy had discussed that option with ... more  
Beijing (AFP) Aug 3, 2009Two children of exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer have blamed her for deadly ethnic unrest in Xinjiang, Chinese state media said Monday, but a spokesman for her group said their letters were fakes. It was not possible to immediately ascertain the authenticity of the two letters purportedly from Kadeer's son Khahar and daughter Roxingul, as well as her younger brother Memet, which were widel ... more |
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Munich, Germany (UPI) Aug 3, 2009 European nations have signed a $13 billion contract for some 112 Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets. Ministers from Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain and representatives from a consortium of defense companies signed the deal on Friday. It represents a much-needed financial shot in the arm for a program troubled by rising construction costs and the economic crisis, which has tightened Europ ... more  
Brasilia (AFP) Aug 3, 2009Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is to fly to Brazil this week to explain his decision to open three military bases to the United States, an aide to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told AFP on Monday. The visit follows demands from Brazil and other South American nations for the United States to justify the agreement with Colombia. Several capitals in the region fear it cou ... more 
London (AFP) Aug 4, 2009British military helicopters set to be deployed to Afghanistan were not properly equipped to fly combat missions, a newspaper said Tuesday, fuelling a row over adequate resources for troops. The helicopters were not fitted with special armour, leaving them vulnerable to attack by Taliban extremists while transporting troops, the Daily Telegraph newspaper said, citing unnamed Royal Air Force ... more |
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