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September 05, 2014

US, S. Korea set up wartime unit to destroy North's nukes: report
Seoul (AFP) Sept 04, 2014
South Korea said Thursday it would create a joint military unit with the United States, as a report suggested the contingent would target North Korea's weapons of mass destruction if a full-scale conflict broke out. The mechanised unit led by a US major general will be set up in the first half of next year, the South's defence ministry said, as part of elaborate preparations for any future war between the two Koreas. "It will be the first combined field combat unit to carry out wartime operation ... read more

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World powers, Iran to meet in New York on September 18: EU Six world powers and Iran will hold new talks in New York on September 18, EU officials said Thursday, as efforts intensify toward clinching a nuclear deal ahead of a November deadline. ... more		NATO leaders accuse Russia, aid Ukraine NATO leaders on Thursday accused Russia of failing to take "a single step towards peace" in Ukraine even as President Petro Poroshenko voiced "careful optimism" about forging a ceasefire with pro-Moscow rebels. ... more		Time pressing on Afghan troop accords: NATO head Time is pressing for Afghanistan, without a new president since June elections, to sign accords allowing NATO to carry out its post-2014 military training mission, alliance head Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Thursday. ... more
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Iraq strikes kill IS chief's aide: general Air strikes in northern Iraq on Thursday killed the top aide of jihadist Islamic State (IS) chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the country's ranking army officer said. ... more		US to hold new nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva American and Iranian officials will resume negotiations in Geneva on Thursday as they seek to hammer out a full nuclear deal ahead of a November deadline, US officials said. ... more		Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972 Artemis astronauts to study the Moon's surface using mainly their eyes Webb finds metal-poor atmosphere on giant world around red dwarf		Raytheon's Small Diameter II bomb completes GTV testing Small Diameter Bomb II is closer to low-rate initial production following guide test vehicle flights against stationary and moving targets. ... more
				South Africa 'refuses' Dalai Lama visa for Nobel summit South Africa has refused to grant a visa for the Dalai Lama to attend the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Cape Town next month, his representative said Thursday. ... more		DARPA issues RFI for robotic space services for satellites The U.S. military is looking for space robotic services for critical satellites in geostationary Earth orbit. ... more

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Embraer receives flight test software system Software that will allow Embraer to complete aircraft systems integration on its new KC-390 airlifter has been delivered by Rockwell Collins. ... more		Bangladesh lifts ban on sending workers to Iraq Dhaka said Thursday it has resumed sending workers to Iraq after a three-month ban, despite reports of hundreds of Bangladeshi construction labourers being dragged into the country's bloody sectarian conflict. ... more		Baghdad car bombs kills at least 17 Two car bombs exploded in Shiite-majority areas of the Iraqi capital Thursday, killing at least 17 people, security and medical officials said. ... more		Japan PM sends support message to war criminals service Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a message to an April memorial service dedicated to World War II war criminals, organisers said Wednesday, in a move that prompted a scolding from China. ... more

	Sotloff family challenges jihadist killers on Islam The family of murdered US journalist Steven Sotloff have paid a moving tribute to "his gentle soul", as a friend challenged his jihadist killers to debate the teachings of Islam. ... more		Hong Kong media tycoon under graft investigation Anti-corruption officers conducted an early morning raid Thursday on the Hong Kong home of Jimmy Lai, an outspoken mogul whose media empire is often highly critical of Beijing. ... more

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Iran looks to better EU ties with Italian at helm

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MBDA, Polish companies sign letters of intent

China sends 'special envoy' to Taiwan over APEC summit

Future USS North Dakota delivered to Navy

Top Obama national security aide to visit China

Radioactive material goes missing in Kazakhstan

British government contract for QinetiQ

USTRANSCOM taps MCR Federal for financial support services

Russian Helicopters upgrades assault/transport helos

French mum reunited with daughter taken by alleged jihadi husband

Relatives of missing Iraq soldiers storm parliament

Iran unveils new missile, radar systems

Cobham touts fuel transfer equipment on A400M

Pakistan anti-PM protesters storm state TV

N. Korea test-fires suspected missile into sea

Carbon stored in soils more vulnerable to climate change than expected

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