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July 21, 2015

The Iran nuclear deal -- Buckle up for a very rough ride
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 19, 2015
Make no mistake: the intense debate and negotiations over the P-5 plus One nuclear agreement with Iran are just beginning. However difficult the talks in Switzerland and Austria over the past four years may have been, the coming months will make that pothole filled road look like a modern eight-lane super highway. Certain members of Congress abetted by the Israeli government and its American supporters will do their level best to kill the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Israeli Prim ... read more

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US-led drills in Ukraine may threaten peace process: Moscow Moscow said on Monday that US-led military exercises in western Ukraine that began this week may have "explosive" consequences and threaten to derail the peace process in the separatist east. ... more		Beijing chides US over South China Sea flight China on Monday called on Washington not to pick sides in quarrels over the South China Sea, state media said, days after a US naval commander flew over the disputed waters. ... more		Pentagon alarmed at Russian milsat maneuvering The maneuverability of Russia's Cosmos-2504 military satellite launched on March 31 from the Plesetsk test site has alarmed the US Air Force, which thinks it may potentially be an "on-orbit anti-sat ... more
				UN endorses Iran deal, paves way to lift sanctions The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Monday endorsing the historic deal on Iran's nuclear program and cleared a path to lift sanctions crippling its economy. ... more		Germany eyes Iran business but Israel tops differences A German delegation led a much anticipated international push for new business in Iran on Monday, but a top official visiting Tehran put Israel at the top of their differences. ... more

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US defence secretary seeks to ease Israeli concerns over Iran deal US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter visited Israel on Monday in a bid to ease concerns over the nuclear deal with Iran, signalling Washington was ready to boost military cooperation with the Jewish state. ... more		New Littoral Combat Ship launched for U.S. Navy The ninth Littoral Combat ship of the U.S. Navy was launched over the weekend at the Marinette Marine Corp. shipyard in Wisconsin. ... 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		US 'friendly fire' kills up to 10 Afghan soldiers A US airstrike killed up to 10 Afghan soldiers Monday at an army checkpoint in a Taliban-infested province south of Kabul, one of the deadliest episodes of "friendly fire" from foreign forces in recent years. ... more
				root9B to help U.S. military combat terrorism Cyber-security services company root9B will develop and implement cyber-capabilities and technologies to combat terrorism for the U.S. military. ... more		Dassault delivers Rafale fighters to Egypt Dassault Aviation has delivered the first three of 24 Rafale fighters to Egypt, just five months after Egypt's decision to acquire the aircraft. ... more

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Iran says UN resolution not linked to ballistic missiles Iran said its ballistic missile programme was not connected to the UN Security Council resolution adopted Monday that endorses its July 14 nuclear accord with world powers. ... more		EU moots new international formula to boost Mideast peace The EU said Monday it will explore setting up a new international format to breathe life back into the stalled peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. ... 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		Navy awards submarine contract to Newport News Shipbuilding The U.S. Navy has given Newport News Shipbuilding a $106 million contract to provide engineering and industrial support for submarines. ... more
New tank ammunition enters production for U.S. Army A fifth-generation 120mm advanced kinetic energy tank round from Orbital ATK is entering production after passing U.S. Army First Article Acceptance Testing. ... more		France delivers first batch of fighter jets to Egypt Egypt on Monday took delivery of three Rafale fighter jets from France, the first of 24 warplanes sold in a 5.2 billion euro ($5.6 billion) deal earlier this year. ... more		Ground testing completed on Storm Shadow-equipped Typhoon Ground tests on the integration of MBDA's Storm Shadow cruise missile on Typhoon fighters have been conducted at facilities in Italy and Britain. ... more		Lockheed Martin to buy fabled helicopter maker Sikorsky Lockheed Martin said Monday it will buy Sikorsky Aircraft, the storied US maker of the Black Hawk helicopter, in an all-cash $9 billion deal with United Technologies. ... more

	Official recognition for 80-hour UAV flight An unmanned aerial vehicle by Aurora Flight Sciences has officially been recognized as achieving world record in flight duration –more than 80 hours. ... more		US lawmakers sent Iran deal, triggering 60-day review The US State Department on Sunday officially transferred to American lawmakers the complex text of an Iran nuclear deal, firing the starting gun on what is set to be a bitter Congress battle. ... more

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UN to pave way for lifting sanctions on Iran		Obama rebuffs critics of Iran nuclear pact		US defence secretary seeks to ease Israeli concerns over Iran deal		Iran leader says policy on 'arrogant' US won't change		Pentagon chief heads to Israel, Saudi after Iran deal
Philippines cheers growing outcry over South China Sea		S. Korea regrets North's rejection of talks offers		US-Cuba relations: A half-century of twists and turns		Manila to base jets, frigates near China-claimed waters		Syria Kurds say IS used chemical weapons against them

Syria regime, Kurds join to fight IS in Hasakeh

Toll soars to 90 after IS bomb guts Iraq town

China holds Uighur who 'planned bomb attack': report

Taiwan's KMT picks pro-China Hung for presidential race

Britain receiving second ISR plane ahead of schedule

Lockheed Martin orders weapons stabilization system

Canada orders trucks from Mack Defense

US 'friendly fire' kills up to 10 Afghan soldiers

US military exercise sparks fears of martial law

Russia Puts Eight ICBMs Into Service

Four Marines killed in US military shootings, gunman dead

US to entice drone pilots with $15,000 bonus

Boeing to collaborate with TASL in aerospace and defense

Beijing lambasts Manila for South China Sea ship repair

UK sends new spy plane to 'Battle of Britain' against IS

Philippines to re-open former US base amid China sea row

Japan lawmakers pass security bills despite public anger

Pakistan summons Indian envoy after 'spy drone' shot down

China says foreigners held over 'terrorist' materials

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