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November 09, 2012

Iranian jets fired on US drone in Gulf: Pentagon
Washington (AFP) Nov 8, 2012
Two Iranian fighter jets fired on an unarmed US Predator drone in the Gulf last week but the aircraft was not hit, the Pentagon said Thursday, warning that the United States stood ready to protect its forces in the region. The incident occurred on November 1 - less than a week before America's presidential election - but the Pentagon kept it quiet until now. "They intercepted the aircraft and fired multiple rounds," spokesman George Little told a news conference. The SU-25 Frogfoot fighter ... read more

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Japan says China must use sea power peacefully Japan called on China Thursday to use its sea power peacefully, after President Hu Jintao staked a claim in Beijing for his country to become a maritime force. ... more		N. Korea ready to conduct nuke, missile tests: minister South Korea's defence minister said Thursday that North Korea has completed preparations for another nuclear test, and would also test-launch long-range missiles sometime in the future. ... more				Japan to make F35 parts under relaxed arms ban Japan will allow domestic firms to take part in production of the F-35 fighter, the first such case since Tokyo last year relaxed a self-imposed ban on arms exports, a report said Thursday. ... more
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China's Hu warns Taiwan against independence move China's President Hu Jintao warned Taiwan Thursday against any moves towards independence but called for the two sides to continue the exchanges that have helped ease their longtime rivalry. ... more		Turkey says reserves right to arm against any Syria threat Turkey's President Abdullah Gul said Thursday that the country reserved the right to defend itself against any threat from neighbouring Syria, amid discussions about the possible deployment of US Patriot missiles. ... more				Pentagon chief to visit Australia, Thailand and Cambodia US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will travel to Australia, Thailand and Cambodia next week as part of America's strategic tilt to the Asia-Pacific, even as crises in the Middle East demand the Pentagon's attention and resources. ... more
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Russian FM says Syria rebels have 50 Stingers

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Giffords in court to see Tucson shooter get life
Former US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords confronted her would-be assassin face-to-face for the first time Thursday as he was sentenced to life without parole for killing six others. ... more

Saab invests in Pipavav shipyard in India
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China leader warns of 'collapse' at start of congress
China's president Thursday warned the Communist Party faces "collapse" if it fails to clean up corruption and called for an economic revamp as he opened a congress to inaugurate a new slate of leaders. ... more

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