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February 02, 2013

White House backs embattled Pentagon pick
Washington (AFP) Feb 1, 2013
The White House Friday defended its nominee for defense secretary, Chuck Hagel, after his perceived weak performance at a Senate confirmation hearing. It also denounced Republicans who pressed Hagel hard at Thursday's session. Hagel has been nominated to replace Leon Panetta in President Barack Obama's second term. Hagel was grilled for hours and often found himself on the defensive as Republicans went after him for his past positions against the Iraq war and sanctions over Iran's nuclear progra ... read more

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Warnings of Okinawa terrorism A former Japanese minister warned Okinawan resentment to a U.S. military presence on the island could lead to terrorism. ... more		Twitter hit by 'sophisticated' cyber attack Twitter said Friday it was hammered by a "sophisticated" cyber attack similar to those that recently hit major Western news outlets, and that the passwords of about 250,000 users were stolen. ... more		S. Korea, US in naval drill amid N. Korea tensions South Korea and the United States will hold a joint naval exercise next week, a report said Saturday, in a move seen as a warning to North Korea ahead of its widely expected nuclear test. ... more
				Japan PM vows to repel 'provocations' amid island row Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed Saturday to defend Japan against "provocations" as he toured the southern region of Okinawa near islands at the centre of a boiling territorial dispute with China. ... more		Japan PM vows new statement on WWII Hawkish Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday he intends to release a new statement on Japan's attitude to World War II, just a day after unveiling plans to revamp the US-imposed pacifist constitution. ... more

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US takes aim at Iran and Russia over Syria US officials said Iran is stepping up its support for the Syrian regime and that Russia is still arming it while Israel has fired missiles into the country, heightening fears that the conflict may spill over Syria's borders. ... more		US needs to keep up drone war against Qaeda: Panetta The United States will have to keep up an open-ended drone war against Al-Qaeda militants in Pakistan and elsewhere to prevent another terror attack on America, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said. ... more		AI systems proposed to boost launch cadence reliability and traffic management China debuts Long March 12A reusable rocket in Jiuquan test flight Curiosity Blog, Sols 4750-4762: See You on the Other Side of the Sun		2 Lebanon soldiers killed on Syria border: security Two Lebanese soldiers were killed on Friday in a clash between gunmen and the army in a village on the border with Syria, the military said. ... more
				India gives Seychelles Dornier aircraft India has presented the Seychelles with a Dornier 228 surveillance aircraft. ... more		Biden warns Iran: time for talk not unlimited US Vice President Joe Biden on Friday warned Iran that opportunities for diplomacy over its disputed nuclear programme were not unlimited but offered direct talks between Washington and Tehran. ... more

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Israel media warn of escalating conflict with Syria Israeli media on Friday warned that an alleged air strike on a convoy carrying arms from Syria to Lebanon's Hezbollah could set off a chain reaction, and reported troops on high alert in the country's north. ... more		Israel raid stirs threat of Syrian revenge Syria has threatened to retaliate against Israel for an airstrike that Damascus says destroyed a chemical weapons research center. ... more		OPERA satellite data sharpens US crop and water management Alen Space begins SATMAR satellite validation over Bay of Algeciras Deep Arctic gas hydrate mounds host ultra deep cold seep ecosystem		Iraq death toll spikes in January: AFP data January was Iraq's deadliest month since September, AFP data showed Friday, as militants shattered a relative calm and the country grapples with a political crisis and anti-government rallies. ... more
				Rallies call for Iraq PM to go as unrest spikes Tens of thousands protested against Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Sunni areas Friday as data showed a rise in attacks, indicating militants are seeking to capitalise on a prolonged political crisis. ... more		EU condemns Iran nuclear upgrade decision as 'clear violation' The European Union voiced "serious concern" Friday over Iran's decision to install more modern equipment at its Natanz nuclear plant, saying it would be in "clear violation" of its international obligations. ... more

Boeing-led Missile Defense Team Completes GMD Flight Test

NGC Fire Control Play Key Role in Missile Defense Test

Missile defense EEKV shows value

Lockheed Martin Receives US Army Contract for Guided MLRS Rocket Production

India wheels out new long-range missile in annual parade

Raytheon awarded contract for HARM upgrade

Northrop Grumman's Next-Gen Fire Scout to Beef Up Avionics Protection

Elbit Systems and Windward Team to Introduce Advanced Maritime Surveillance Solution for India

US needs to keep up drone war against Qaeda: Panetta

Boeing Completes FAB-T Software Qualification Testing For AEHF and Milstar Birds

Smartphone to hold integrated warrior gear

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	Hollande's problems loom despite Mali gain French President Francois Hollande earned almost universal acclaim when he dazzled the French and the international community with his lightning strike into Mali to crush Islamic militants but pressing domestic problems have crept back onto French national agenda. ... more		Hacking incidents ignite fears over China A series of brazen cyberattacks on America's most high-profile media outlets has revived concerns over Chinese hackers, who analysts say are likely linked to the secretive Beijing government. ... more		Hacking case puts Dutch man in US prison A Dutch man was sentenced to 12 years in a US prison on Friday for being an online "broker" for credit card numbers stolen in a computer hacking conspiracy. ... more		Colombia rebels blame government as conflict flares Colombia's FARC rebels on Friday said they were committed to peace talks with the government, amid rising tensions and renewed clashes in Latin America's longest-running insurgency. ... more

Redesigned carbon framework boosts battery safety and power

Molecular catalyst switches between hydrogen and oxygen production

Project Pele microreactor reaches key milestone with first TRISO fuel delivery

Schmidt book labels China online menace		After NKorea visit, Richardson urges dialogue		No comparison between space programs of two Koreas		Doubt Cast On Sir Bernard Lovell's 'brainwashing'		Boeing-led Missile Defense Team Completes GMD Flight Test
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NGC Fire Control Play Key Role in Missile Defense Test

Wall Street Journal says hit by Chinese hackers too

No new bases in Asia: US commander

Iraq PM tries one-size-fits-all to solve problems

French air strikes hit Islamist bases in north Mali

N. Korea camouflages nuclear test site: report

Israel's airstrike and its border threats

White House condemns Iran for nuclear upgrade 'escalation'

Iran to install new nuclear equipment at Natanz site

Gold behind quasi tripling of Turkish exports to Iran in 2012

Commentary: Global snafu

Japan has concerns on F-35 sales

Conflict flares anew as Colombia, rebels resume talks

Republicans hammer at Obama's pick for Pentagon

Wall Street Journal says also hit by Chinese hackers

US says Australia 'critical pillar' in Asia pivot

Elbit Systems to Develop Advanced UAS Features for Israel MoD

H-1 Helicopter Mission Computer Contract Awarded

Japan ex-minister warns of Okinawa unrest, secession

Colonial flags fly as anger grows in Hong Kong

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