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 Bhubaneswar, India (AFP) Oct 12, 2009 
The Indian military successfully test-fired two short-range nuclear-capable missiles from a site in the east of the country on Monday, a defence source said. The Prithvi-II ground-to-ground missiles were fired from a test range in Chandipur-on-sea in Orissa state, a source at the Defence Research and Development Organisation said. The 8.5-metre (28-foot) Prithvi-II missile has a range of ... read more
Seoul (AFP) Oct 12, 2009North Korea test-fired five short-range missiles off its east coast Monday and banned ships from the area from October 10-20, a South Korean official said. The official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, confirmed a Yonhap news agency report of the launches and of the "no sail" zones covering parts of the east and west coasts. The agency quoted military experts as saying the ... more
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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 Pentagon endorses Australia submarine pact After review, Pentagon confirms submarine sales to Australia 
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Seoul (AFP) Oct 12, 2009South Korea called Monday for talks with North Korea on flood control and family reunions, following reports that its communist neighbour wants to improve relations after months of hostility. The South's proposals reflect efforts to solve "various pending issues," Seoul's unification ministry said. Ties have been strained by the North's nuclear and missile tests this year. ... more  
Baghdad (UPI) Oct 12, 2009 For months, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has been systematically amassing control of Iraq's intelligence and security services in the classic mold of Arab strongmen. His critics, and many ordinary Iraqis, see this as a bid to assume "quasi-dictatorial" powers in the manner of Saddam Hussein. This view has been strengthened by Maliki's recent break away from the ... more  
Eagan MN (SPX) Oct 13, 2009Lockheed Martin recently completed a successful test of a new infrared sensor turret aboard its Desert Hawk III Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), marking the first time a small UAS has flown with a 360-degree infrared sensor. Battle-proven, the hand-launched Desert Hawk III has provided the British Army with critical Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in both ... more |
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Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Oct 12, 2009 Israeli defense officials say the Jewish state is reviewing the sale of advanced weapons systems to longtime ally Turkey after Ankara's Islamic government, its eyes on the Muslim world, canceled joint military exercises scheduled for later this month. A decision to cut off military sales to Turkey would be a major blow to Israel's defense industry. It is the most sophisticated in the ... more 
Tehran (AFP) Oct 12, 2009Iran on Monday dismissed US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's warning over its nuclear programme, as Britain ordered its financial companies to cease trading with two firms from the Islamic republic. Foreign ministry spokesman Hassan Ghashghavi said Tehran would not listen to talk of deadlines, but added that it was committed to following international law when it comes to its nuclear ... more  
London (UPI) Oct 12, 2009 The Norwegian Nobel Committee has piled him high with lemons, and even though President Barack Obama side-stepped the absurdity as best he could, he has yet to find the real American answer -- turning the Nobel lemons into lemonade. It's fine for Obama to say he's awed and unworthy and he sees it as an inspiration to do better. But his record so far is painfully thin. His secretary of ... more |
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