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Medvedev warns of Cold War over missile defenceSkolkovo, Russia (AFP) May 18, 2011 President Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday warned the West it would face a new Cold War if it failed to address Russia's concerns over a proposed missile defence shield for Europe. Medvedev told reporters that the US decision to push ahead with construction of the missile defence system despite Russia's objections will force Moscow "to take retaliatory measures - something that we would very much rather not do." "We would then be talking about developing the offensive potential of our nuclear capab ... read more |
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  11 die in Afghan protests over NATO killings Eleven people were killed and over 50 others injured, including two German soldiers, at protests in Afghanistan on Wednesday over the deaths of four people in a NATO raid, officials said. ... more | .. |
  Putin reveals outdoor passions in US interview Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin spoke of his passion for fishing and extolled the virtues of the outdoor life in an unusual interview with a US hunting and fishing magazine published Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 Pakistan PM hails 'all-weather' friend China Visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday hailed his country's "all-weather friendship" with China, as he faced renewed US pressure following the killing of Osama bin Laden. ... more | .. |
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  Obama sets out cyberspace coalition plan The Obama administration is pulling together an international coalition of governments that will help coordinate a more effective crackdown on cybercrime and other irregular activities in cyberspace. ... more | .. |
  Pressure piles on Kadhafi, oil minister in Tunisia Pressure is piling on Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi after an apparent defection from his oil minister, a rebuke from Moscow, NATO air strikes on Tripoli and a leading prosecutor sought his arrest. ... more | .. |
 Concessions unlikely as Netanyahu heads to US In two years in power, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has tip-toed between US demands to make concessions to advance peace with the Palestinians and pressure from his hardline coalition to stand firm. ... more | .. |
  China dismisses UN missile report on N.Korea, Iran Beijing on Wednesday denied a United Nations panel report indicating that prohibited missile technology was shared by North Korea and Iran through a third country that diplomats have said was China. ... more |
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AI systems proposed to boost launch cadence reliability and traffic management
China debuts Long March 12A reusable rocket in Jiuquan test flight
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 Israel fears worst after border bloodbath There are fears that Sunday's violent protests by Palestinians on Israel's borders with Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip presages a "third intifada," a new Palestinian rebellion against Israel in the Levant. ... more | .. |
 Africa's new breed of 'dogs of war' A new generation of soldiers of fortune, successors to the "Dogs of War" who fought in the Congo, Angola and other post-colonial wars, is operating across Africa, except today they're known as Private Military and Security Companies. ... more | .. |
 Sudan warplanes stage Darfur air strikes: UN The Sudanese military has carried out air strikes in conflict-stricken Darfur and on Tuesday stopped UN peacekeepers trying to get to the region, UN officials said. ... more | .. |
 NATO helicopter strike wounds two Pakistani soldiers NATO helicopters from Afghanistan wounded two Pakistani soldiers in a cross-border attack Tuesday, officials said, triggering a "strong protest" from Islamabad as tensions with the US simmered after Osama bin Laden's death. ... more |
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 Iran says ball in major powers' court on nuke talks Iran said on Tuesday that the ball was in the court of the six major powers that have been trying to resolve concerns over Tehran's nuclear programme after it expressed readiness for new talks. ... more | .. |
 Abbas says UN bid for Palestinian state no 'stunt' Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas said Tuesday that a bid to win international recognition for a Palestinian state is not a "stunt" and would contribute to achieving peace with Israel. ... more | .. |
 West worries about N. Korea sanctions 'loopholes' Western nations on Tuesday raised concerns about "loopholes" in North Korea nuclear sanctions in the first UN Security Council talks on a report which said the North was sharing missile technology with Iran. ... more | .. |
 US: Iran must address concerns on nuclear effort US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday "the burden remains on Iran" to show it is serious about tackling the international community's concerns over its nuclear ambitions. ... more |
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OPERA satellite data sharpens US crop and water management
Alen Space begins SATMAR satellite validation over Bay of Algeciras
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 China downplays UN nuclear report Beijing on Tuesday downplayed a United Nations report indicating that prohibited missile technology was shared by North Korea and Iran through a third country that diplomats have said was China. ... more | .. |
Pakistan PM hails China ties amid strains with US Pakistan's prime minister declared China his country's best friend in an apparent dig at Washington as he began a visit to China on Tuesday with US ties tested over Osama bin Laden's killing. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan protests to WHO over 'province of China' label Taiwan has formally protested to the World Health Organization after the United Nations agency referred to the island as a province of China, officials in Taipei said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 US envoy discusses N. Korea food aid in Seoul US envoy Stephen Bosworth held talks Tuesday in South Korea about North Korea's request for food aid, amid a report that Washington would send a team to Pyongyang next week to assess its needs. ... more |
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  Iran denies sharing missile know-how with North Korea Iran's foreign ministry on Tuesday rejected a UN panel report alleging that it has been exchanging ballistic missile expertise and components with North Korea in violation of UN sanctions. ... more | .. |
 NATO steps up efforts to convince Kadhafi forces to desert NATO said Tuesday it has stepped up a psychological campaign to force Moamer Kadhafi's troops to surrender their arms and return home by broadcasting radio messages and air-dropping leaflets. ... more | .. |
 US Army's Apache fires first Hellfire missiles at sea British Army Apache helicopters have recently fired Hellfire missiles for the first time whilst flying from a Royal Navy warship. In a significant milestone in proving the capability of Apache to op ... more | .. |
  TiaLinx Announces Launch of Phoenix50-H TiaLinx has announced the launch of the Phoenix50-H. The quad coaxial mini-copter system is capable of performing multiple functions such as detecting movement or breathing of a hiding person in a c ... more |
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Redesigned carbon framework boosts battery safety and power
Molecular catalyst switches between hydrogen and oxygen production
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  Artillery Tested for Rapid Deployment Dust flew on White Sands Missile Range during a test of an improved missile launch system conducted April 27, 2011, at White Sands Space Harbor, N.M. Members of the Precision Fires Rocket and Missil ... more | .. |
 Azerbaijan MDI Expands Joint Production of Advanced Armoured Vehicles The Azerbaijan Ministry of Defence Industries (MDI) has extended the Joint Production Agreement with Paramount Group, Africa's largest privately owned defence company, to produce 60 new mine protect ... more | .. |
 Thales's Lightweight Multirole Missile to Enter Production Following three years of development, Thales UK's Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) will now move forward into full development, qualification and initial production following contract award by th ... more | .. |
 Two government buildings on fire in Tripoli after blasts A security services building and the headquarters of Libya's anti-corruption agency were on fire in the capital Tripoli early Tuesday after apparently being hit in NATO air strikes. ... more |
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 White House unveils global cyberspace strategy The White House unveiled a set of policy proposals Monday for international cooperation in ensuring an open and secure Internet. ... more | .. |
Kadhafi arrest warrant sought despite truce offer The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor applied Monday for a warrant for Moamer Kadhafi's arrest for crimes against humanity, a day after the Libyan strongman's regime offered a truce in return for a halt to NATO-led air strikes. ... more | .. |
 Iraq gets first of 420 Ukrainian APCs Iraq has taken delivery of the first 26 of 420 BTR-4 armored personnel carriers from Ukraine, part of a $2.5 billion contract that includes six Antonov tactical transport aircraft and makes the former Soviet republic one of Iraq's main arms suppliers. ... more | .. |
 US lawmakers aim for tighter Iran sanctions US lawmakers unveiled legislation Monday to tighten economic sanctions on Iran, looking to drag Tehran to talks on its suspect nuclear programs and to punish alleged human rights violators. ... more |
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