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February 06, 2013

S. Korea leader says North may stage multiple nuke tests
Seoul (AFP) Feb 5, 2013
South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak believes North Korea could detonate multiple devices when it goes ahead with a nuclear test expected in the coming weeks or even days. In an interview published Tuesday in the Chosun Ilbo daily, the outgoing president also acknowledged the huge challenge the international community faces in seeking to wean Pyongyang off its nuclear weapons programme. The North has signalled that it will carry out a "higher level" nuclear test very soon, in a defiant response ... read more

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Boeing Committed to India's Growing Aerospace Industry Boeing has underscored the strength of its commitment to expand its partnerships in India to become the aerospace company of choice in this important market. Company executives at the Aero Ind ... more		Iran unveils futuristic-looking warplane Iran on Saturday unveiled a fighter jet it said was designed and built domestically, with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad touting it as "one of the most advanced" aircraft in the world. ... 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		Elbit Systems Introduces its Hermes 900 UAS in a New Configuration Adapted for the Maritime Mission Maritime surveillance requirements are demanding specific capabilities and performance such as mission endurance, flight profiles, mission equipment and human factors. Until recently, such missions ... more
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India wheels out new long-range missile in annual parade

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Iran 'optimistic' US shifting its view on Tehran

US may use preemptive cyber strikes: report

China Communist paper rejects hacking allegations

Two Chinese ships in disputed waters: Japan coastguard

6 children killed in air raid near Damascus: watchdog

Suicide bomber kills 23 near Baghdad

US needs to keep up drone war against Qaeda: Panetta

Taiwan deploys advanced early warning radar

Assad lashes out as Israel admits Syria raid

Yemen troops kill 12 'Qaeda militants': source

Iran announces nuclear talks, open to 'authentic' US meet

Hackers attack embattled Iraq PM's website

N. Korea military meeting hints at nuclear test

Taiwan opposition chief visits Japan despite islands row

Israel's chief of staff on US visit

Car bomb and attack on north Iraq police HQ kills 30

Iraq mobile firm debuts on Baghdad bourse

Iran showcases defiance amid bid for nuclear talks

France bombs Islamist targets in Mali after Hollande visit

Hacking incidents ignite fears over China

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