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July 17, 2014

Sanctions on Russian launchers confers advantage to others
Moscow (Voice of Russia) Jul 16, 2014
Even though Russia's rocket industry is forced to operate under Western sanctions, thought these punitive measures can eventually do the industry more good than harm, Russia's deputy prime minister, Dmitry Rogozin, Interfax-AVN reports on Saturday. "Russia's space rocket industry and other innovative sectors are working under sanctions today," Rogozin stated at the Khrunichev space center that is currently developing the newest Angara rocket. "This is something new that has stormed our life, ... read more

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Obama, seeing Iran progress, hints at more time US President Barack Obama signaled Wednesday that talks with Iran on its nuclear program may need to extend beyond a weekend deadline, saying negotiations have shown a "credible way forward." ... more		US drone strike kills 18 in NW Pakistan A US drone strike on Wednesday killed least 18 people in a suspected militant compound in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt, as the country's military wages a major offensive against insurgent hideouts. ... more		S. Korea-US naval drill begins in face of North's anger South Korea and the United States on Wednesday launched a five-day joint naval exercise in the face of angry North Korean protests and warnings backed by missile tests. ... more
				Drones take flight into a world of possibilities Like a well-trained dog, the HEXO+ follows you faithfully wherever you go. But it doesn't walk besides you - it's airborne. ... more		Hyperspec Sensors Target Vegetation Fluorescence Headwall is announcing the availability of a new hyperspectral imager targeting very high resolution spectral measurements of 0.1 nm over specific spectral ranges which yield indicators of vegetativ ... more

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Patriot getting enhanced radar capabilities Raytheon is enhancing the Patriot air defense system for the U.S. Army and two allied countries through the supply of radar digital processor kits. ... more		Typhoon fighter program a boon for British companies The Eurofighter Typhoon consortium is touting the benefits of the plane's production to supply chain companies in Britain. ... more		Trump shifts priority to Moon mission, not Mars The Quantum Age will be Powered by Fusion BlackSky accelerates Gen-3 satellite into full commercial service in three weeks		Fear grips Israel-hit Gaza hospital At Al-Wafa rehabilitation hospital near Gaza City, a handful of doctors and nurses hover over paralysed patients, wondering how to protect them from more air strikes as threatened by Israel. ... more
				Mali govt, rebels begin tough peace talks in Algiers The Bamako government and armed groups from northern Mali launched tough talks in Algiers on Wednesday for an elusive peace deal, with parts of the country still mired in conflict. ... more		Japan, Britain to launch joint missile research: report Japan and Britain are to jointly develop missile technology for fighter jets, while Tokyo may also start exporting Japanese-made parts for US surface-to-air missiles, a report said Thursday. ... more

Projecting a Three-Dimensional Future Since the 1960s, theatergoers have shelled out for crude 3-D glasses, polarized glasses, and shutter glasses to enhance their viewing experience. These basic devices, used to trick the brain into pe ... more		Saab, Selex ES sign radar contract deal Swedish defense company Saab is to equip its Gripen Next Generation fighters with Active Electronically Scanned Array radar from Finmeccanica-Selex ES. ... more		Bible 1.0: How Ancient Canon Became Our First Large Language Models Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like Deep ocean quakes linked to Antarctic phytoplankton surges		Second batch of four O3b satellites successfully launched The second four satellites in the O3b medium Earth orbit (MEO) constellation, operated by O3b Networks, have been successfully launched by Arianespace from French Guiana using a Soyouz rocket. ... more
Egypt truce failure gives Israel leeway in Gaza: analysts Israel's acceptance of a short-lived Egyptian truce which was rejected by Hamas, has set the scene for a much broader operation in Gaza, including a limited ground incursion, analysts say. ... more		Violence threatens Iraqi diversity: UN The flare-up of sectarian violence that saw jihadist-led militants conquer large swathes of Iraq over the past month has displaced 600,000 people and threatens the country's diversity, the UN warned Wednesday. ... more		Children killed on beach as Israel resumes Gaza bombardment Israel intensified its bombardment of Gaza Wednesday, killing four children on a beach in an apparent naval salvo and launching deadly air strikes, as regional leaders sought to end the killing. ... more		US nurse refuses to force-feed Gitmo inmates: Pentagon A US Navy nurse has refused to take part in force-feeding Guantanamo inmates on hunger strike, the first time a medical officer has openly objected to the practice, the Pentagon said Wednesday. ... more

	AgustaWestland integrating missile systems onto helos AgustaWestland is to install missile systems onto its AW159 Wildcat helicopters used by Britain's Royal Navy. ... more		High-ranking China official given life sentence for bribery A Chinese regional official was sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday for bribe-taking, a court said, the first high-ranking bureaucrat to be jailed in the corruption crackdown overseen by President Xi Jinping. ... more

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Australia Using Paramarine Submersible Design Software		US admiral in China for top-level navy talks		New Fury precision glide bomb introduced		Obama and China's Xi discuss Iran, North Korea: White House		Iraq parliament elects speaker as Tikrit push falters
US, Iran lay ground for nuclear talks extension		Colombia rebels, government resume Havana peace talks		Air Force contracts Boeing for continued warhead system work.		Bell supplying Swedish police with seven helos		Qaeda in N.Africa rejects caliphate declaration: SITE

China probes three allies of former security chief

NATO denounces new Russian troop build-up on Ukraine border

China blasts Australia over Abbott's WWII comments

Team forms for Gripen acquisition

Ex-POW Bergdahl reports for duty, and a desk job: US

North Korea fires 100 artillery shells into sea

Indonesia receiving refurbished U.S. fighters

Turkey hosts Iraqi Kurd leader in show of support

Days before deadline, Kerry in 'very tough' Iran talks

Militants press Iraq assault, political deadlock set to drag on

US teams complete assessment of Iraqi forces: Pentagon

The first Airbus EC-725 completely made in Brazil is delivered to the military

'Be proud', Hollande tells French amid economic gloom

Colombian troops kill 14 FARC rebels: army official

Japan PM Abe calls for talks with China's Xi at APEC

Marines support GenDyn's work on ACV

Ministers fail to broker Iran talks breakthrough

N. Korea fires two more missiles into sea

US F-35 fighter jet to miss date at Britain's Farnborough

Typhoon power woes in Philippines as death toll hits 38

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