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June 11, 2015

Snowden revelations costly for US tech firms: study
Washington (AFP) June 9, 2015
US technology companies are getting hit harder than anticipated by revelations about surveillance programs led by the National Security Agency, a study showed Tuesday. The study by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a Washington think tank, said the impact would be greater than its estimate nearly two years ago of losses for the cloud computing sector. In 2013, the think tank estimated that US cloud computing firms could lose between $22 billion and $35 billion in overseas bus ... read more

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Gone with the wind: American Credibility? While Americans as individuals are generally liked around much of the world, America's standing and credibility are not in such good odor. More than fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy put in train an explanation for this paradox. As the Cuban Missile Crisis was gathering in October 1962, JFK needed the support of America's allies. ... more		Cybersecurity fears grow as defenses boosted: study The recent epidemic of cyberattacks has led to greater investment and spending on security, but fears are rising that hackers are gaining the upper hand, a study showed Wednesday. ... more		China and UK to repair ties with president's stay at palace Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Britain in October should usher in a "golden age" of relations between the two countries, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday in London. ... more
				Russia and Egypt hold first ever joint naval drills Russia and Egypt are holding their first ever joint naval exercises, the defence ministry said Wednesday, in a bid to strengthen ties amid Moscow's confrontation with the West. ... more		Public in NATO countries against arming Ukraine: poll A majority of citizens from eight NATO countries are against sending arms to Ukraine to help battle pro-Russian separatists, even if they believe Moscow is stirring the conflict, according to a survey released Wednesday. ... more

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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in China for first visit Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in China Wednesday for a debut visit that will cast an intriguing light on Beijing's attitude towards the democracy champion and Nobel laureate as she bids to take power. ... more		Mali troops get reacquainted with lost north For Malian troops making their first forays into the country's north since jihadists took control, French military support provides reassurance at a time when they are strangers in their own back yard. ... more		GE and Lockheed validate compact rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missiles JWST red dots reveal rapidly growing early black holes Spaceflight study links astronaut biology to reversible shifts in epigenetic age		Harris providing Australia with support for radio system The Australian Defense Force is to receive comprehensive technical and logistics support from the Harris Corporation in the use of Harris tactical radios. ... more
				Boecore to support Army missile defense The U.S. military has contracted Boecore Inc. to provide technical, advisory and operational support to missile defense and strategic commands. ... more		Computer worm enabled spying on Iran talks: researchers A computer worm designed to gather foreign intelligence and widely linked to Israel was used to spy on negotiations with Iran on curtailing its nuclear program, security researchers said Wednesday. ... more

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Aviation security endangered by spread of missiles: study The spread of portable anti-aircraft missiles in the Middle East and North Africa could pose a threat to aviation security if the weapons fall into the hands of Islamic extremists, a report said on Wednesday. ... more		Israel bars shot Palestinian from treatment in Jerusalem Israel has barred a Palestinian photographer allegedly shot in the eye by an Israeli soldier from entering east Jerusalem for specialist treatment, he told AFP on Wednesday. ... more		As world burns, India's Amitav Ghosh writes for the future Fire on Ice: The Arctic's Changing Fire Regime Cosmic krypton timestamps reveal Australia landscape evolution and resources		Syria rebels overrun key army base in new regime setback An alliance of Syrian rebel forces seized a key army base in the south of the country on Tuesday in a new setback for the regime's embattled troops. ... more
Lebanon receives US missiles for anti-jihadist fight Lebanese and American officials gathered Wednesday to mark the delivery of more than 200 anti-tank missiles the United States says will help Lebanon's army defend its borders against terrorists. ... more		French army chief urges more strikes on IS command centres The US-led coalition carrying out air strikes against the Islamic State group must do more to target the jihadists' command centres, French army chief Denis Mercier said Wednesday. ... more		US weighs more troops to train Iraqi forces, Sunnis The Pentagon is drawing up plans to expand the training of Iraqi forces and Sunni tribal fighters in a step that could mean deploying hundreds of additional US troops, officials said Tuesday. ... more		Yazidi militia killed 21 in Iraq revenge attack: Amnesty Members of the Yazidi community, one of the Iraqi minorities hardest hit by jihadist atrocities, killed 21 Sunni Arab villagers in a January revenge attack, Amnesty International said Wednesday. ... more

	Kuwait wants to buy Airbus helicopters for air force Kuwait expressed the desire Wednesday to purchase an unspecified number of Airbus transport helicopters for its air force. ... more		Polsteam Selects KVH mini-VSAT for Maritime Connectivity on 60-vessels Polsteam, one of Europe's largest operators of bulk carriers, has selected the mini-VSAT Broadband service from KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) as its satellite communications solution. Polstea ... more

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Germany opts for MEADS missile defence system		Clean bill of health for Iran needs 'years': UN nuclear watchdog		CIA chief in 'secret' Israel talks on Iran: report		N. Korea drought to aggravate food shortage: South		Philippines, Japan to hold fresh naval drills
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Yemen rebel ally welcomes Swiss peace talks

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SEAL Team 6, a 'global manhunting machine': Times

Yemen's Hadi says 'no negotiations' with rebels in Geneva

Libya rivals begin peace talks as G7 urges 'bold' decisions

49 dead in Syria regime raid in Idlib province: monitor

Military Marvel: China Ready to Test Asia's Largest Warship

US Defense Contractor Raytheon Launches State-of-the-Art SM-3 Missile

Syria seeks UN help with nuclear material

Choo, Choo! Russia Reviving Elusive 'Nuke Trains' With 30 Yars ICBMs

US missile deployment in Europe may lead to Russia's exit from INF

G7 leaders to stand firm on security threats, Ukraine

Angara to launch first manned rocket from Vostochny in 2023

Robots can recover from damage in minutes

South Koreans triumph in US robot challenge

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