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July 12, 2015

Russia poses 'greatest threat' to US national security: Dunford
Washington (AFP) July 9, 2015
Russia now poses the greatest threat to US national security and its behavior is "nothing short of alarming," Marine General Joseph Dunford, the nominee to be the US military's top officer, said Thursday. Dunford, currently the commandant of the US Marine Corps, told senators at his confirmation hearing it would be "reasonable" to provide lethal weapons to Ukrainian forces battling pro-Russian rebels. But he also said that the Pentagon nevertheless needed to maintain some kind of "effective" mil ... read more

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'God only knows' if Iran nuclear deal close Global powers sought Thursday to ramp up pressure on Iran as they struggled to strike a long-sought nuclear accord, with one Iranian official admitting "God only knows" if a deal was close. ... more		Kerry won't be 'rushed' into Iran deal US Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday major powers won't be "rushed" into a nuclear deal with Iran, adding he was prepared to walk away from the talks if "tough decisions" are not made soon. ... more		Iranian diplomacy logs on to banned social media They are among the world's most popular websites and are vital diplomatic channels for Iranian officials involved in the nuclear talks. Yet Twitter, Facebook and YouTube remain banned in Iran. ... more
				Russia building multipurpose missile launchers for new warships Russia is developing a multi-role missile launcher for ship-borne missiles to be equipped on state-of-the-art watercraft of the Russian Navy, Technodynamika's head Maxim Kuzyuk told RIA Novosti. Tec ... more		New-Generation Electronic Warfare: More Russian Troops Equipped Electronic warfare units around Russia are mastering their skills on the brand-new "Borisoglebsk 2" complex, with more deliveries of the system expected by the end of the month. A mechanized i ... more

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History will prove me right over security bills: Japan PM Prime Minister Shinzo Abe claimed Thursday his push to beef up Japan's military in the face of public and parliamentary opposition would be vindicated by history. ... more		Huge hack of US government data affected 21.5 mn Hackers who breached US government databases stole personal information from background checks of 21.5 million people, officials said Thursday following an investigation into the massive attack widely blamed on China. ... 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		Lockheed Martin set to advance RF sensors development Lockheed Martin has established a development center to advance satellite sensing and communications technologies. ... more
				For Sri Lanka's displaced Tamils, homecoming is bittersweet When Balasundaram Rasamalar finally got back her home in Sri Lanka's battle-scarred north after years of military occupation, there was an unexpected problem. The toilet was still in the militarised zone - where civilians are not allowed. ... more		Thai consulate in Istanbul attacked after Uighurs deported Turkish anti-Chinese demonstrators stormed the Thai consulate in Istanbul in protest at the deportation by Bangkok of dozens of Uighur Muslims to China, as diplomatic tensions flared Thursday in an increasingly combustible controversy. ... more

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Army includes special ammunition in hunt for new handgun The U.S. Army competition to replace its M9 handgun has been expanded to include new types of ammunition for them. ... more		State Dept. gives nod to possible border security system sale to Egypt The possible sale of a mobile surveillance sensor system to Egypt for border security has been approved by the U.S. State Department. ... 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		US-led air strikes kill seven Al-Nusra members in Syria: monitor Seven militants from Syria's Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Nusra Front, including commanders, were killed in US-led air strikes Wednesday in the northwest of the conflict-riven country, a Britain-based monitoring group said. ... more
Kabul plans detailed Taliban talks on ending bloodshed Afghan negotiators said Thursday their next round of talks with the Taliban would focus in detail on ways to end bloodshed in the country, wracked by nearly 40 years of war. ... more		Renault Trucks Defense/Panhard continue VBL upgrade project The French Army's VBL light armored trucks are to be upgraded by Renault Trucks Defense/Panhard to extend their operational life for 15 years. ... more		Russia wants Iran arms embargo 'lifted as soon as possible' Russia wants to see a United Nations arms embargo against Iran lifted "as soon as possible" but it is up to Tehran to accept the terms of a final nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday. ... more		Fiberglass armor with printed electronic antenna tested Fiberglass armor panels that incorporate printed electronic antenna for communications have been successfully tested by Applied Nanotech Inc. ... more

	Russia opposes UN tribunal for MH17 culprits Russia said Thursday it will oppose a draft UN resolution circulated by Malaysia on establishing an international tribunal to prosecute those behind the downing of Flight MH17 over Ukraine. ... more		Georgia launches joint drills with five NATO countries Georgian troops on Wednesday launched joint military exercises with United States marines and soldiers from four Eastern European NATO members, the pro-Western ex-Soviet nation's defence ministry said. ... more

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Britain commits to NATO defence spending target		Global powers to up pressure on Iran for nuclear deal		Philippines warns China flouting UN maritime laws		Raytheon helps bolster Jordan's border security		In Tehran, frustration overcomes hope for nuclear deal
China needs long-range strategic bomber: state media		US warns encryption hampering anti-terror fight		China's new cybersecurity law sparks censorship concerns		Putin hosts BRICS summit amid standoff with West		30 soldiers killed in mutiny at Yemen army base

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Serb 'war criminal' extradited from Australia

Dread and domination in Chinese memories of war

Iraq court sentences 24 to hang over Tikrit massacre

New Indonesian military chief sparks concerns

Colombia's FARC rebels announce one-month ceasefire

New conductive ink for electronic apparel

Microwaves force single atoms to absolute zero in quantum tech

Silica spiky screws could boost industrial coatings, additive manufacturing

US Military Test Nuclear Gravity Bomb

Iraq police and militiamen clash in Baghdad

Hamas armed wing boasts of missiles on Gaza war anniversary

'Very, very, very tough' Iran talks extended

Anger still crackles 30 years after France bombed Greenpeace ship

UN restrictions on arms, missiles to stay in Iran deal: US

Manila starts South China Sea case at Hague tribunal

US to cut 40,000 soldiers from Army: official

US House approves closer military ties with Jordan

US drone strikes target militants on Afghan-Pakistan border

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