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July 29, 2015

The growing fear of killer robot armies
Moscow (Sputnik) Jul 29, 2015
Years of artificial intelligence (AI) gone wrong prompted more than a thousand scholars and public figures - including theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, SpaceX founder Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak - to sign an open letter, cautioning that the autonomous weapons race is "a bad idea" and presents a major threat to humanity. The letter, presented Monday at the International Joint Conference on AI in Buenos Aires by Future of Life Institute, warns about the high stakes of modern r ... read more

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Nuclear weapons not a toy, says N. Korea's China envoy North Korea's nuclear weapons are "not a plaything" and their future is not up for negotiation, Pyongyang's ambassador to China said Tuesday, ahead of a visit by a US envoy. ... more		NATO eastward expansion would be 'catastrophic': Russian official NATO enlargement into Ukraine and Georgia would have "catastrophic consequences" for Europe, Russia's envoy to NATO warned Tuesday in a television interview, as relations between Moscow and the West sink to Cold War-era lows. ... more		Trump the Donald and other musings While the squealing over the Iran nuclear agreement has dropped a few decibels in volume, foreign observers must be confused and occasionally amused over the discourse and tone of America's politics. Not even in Putin's Russia or Communist China, let alone "Clericocratic" Iran, has the rancor over the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action approached within light years the acrimony of reactions in America. But another factor will eclipse this brouhaha - the so-called Donald factor! ... more
				NATO vows solidarity with Turkey over Islamic State NATO strongly backed Turkey's fight against Islamic State militants at emergency talks Tuesday but some countries expressed concerns that strikes on Kurdish fighters could torpedo peace talks with the rebels. ... more		N.Korea could launch missile test in October: envoy A North Korean ambassador said in New York on Tuesday that Pyongyang might launch a new missile test in October. ... more

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China launches two satellites as it builds GPS rival China launched two new satellites into space Saturday, state media reported, as it builds a homegrown satellite navigation system to rival the US's Global Positioning System. ... more		Saudi FM slams 'aggressive' Iran comments Saudi Arabia's foreign minister on Monday denounced "aggressive statements" by Iran, intensifying the verbal sparring between the regional rivals following a global deal on Tehran's nuclear programme. ... 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		EU Foreign Policy Chief Mogherini should not forgo human rights in Iran trip The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Ms Federica Mogherini, plans to travel to Tehran on Tuesday to open a new dialogue on "bilateral issues" with Iranian officials a fortnight after the nuclear deal between Iran and the world powers. Yet her trip puts in peril Europe's democratic values. ... more
				Hollande to decide on Russia warship deal 'in weeks' French President Francois Hollande said on Monday that he would decide "in the coming weeks" whether or not to scrap a contentious contract to supply two warships to Russia. ... more		Iran's Zarif has 'no concern' about nuclear deal Iran's foreign minister moved Tuesday to dismiss speculation that his country's nuclear deal with major powers could hit difficulties, saying he had "no concern or worry" about its implementation. ... more

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Navy researches use of transparent material as armor The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory is working to improve a transparent material for use as bullet-proof windows and for military optics. ... more		India Earned Over $100Mln Launching Foreign Satellites The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is promoting its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), a launch system initially developed to allow India to achieve its domestic space goals. To ... 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		Software program recognises sketches more accurately than a human Known as Sketch-a-Net, the program is capable of correctly identifying the subject of sketches 74.9 per cent of the time compared to humans that only managed a success rate of 73.1 per cent. As sket ... more
Arianespace inaugurates new fueling facility for Soyuz upper stage Arianespace has inaugurated FCube (Fregat Fueling Facility), the new building dedicated to fueling the Fregat upper stage of the Soyuz launch vehicle. Located at the Guiana Space Center, Europe's Sp ... more		First realization of invisible absorbers and sensors The manipulation of light has led to many applications that have revolutionized society through communications, medicine and entertainment. Devices consuming the energy of electromagnetic radiation, ... more		SSL delivers its 50th satellite for Intelsat to launch base in Kourou Space Systems/Loral, LLC reports that the Intelsat 34 satellite, designed and built for Intelsat S.A (NYSE: I), has arrived at the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, where it will be launc ... more		NASA approves AVX's Space-Level X7R BME MLCCs AVX Corporation has announced that, after several years of extensive testing, NASA has approved its space-level X7R base metal electrode (BME) multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for use in US mil ... more

	Satellite time transfer method based on two-way common-view comparison Time synchronization between ground and satellites is a key technology for satellite navigation system. With dual-channel satellite, a method called Two-Way Common-View (TWCV) satellite time transfe ... more		Air strikes and clashes shatter Yemen truce A humanitarian truce in Yemen has failed to take hold after Saudi-led warplanes resumed raids Tuesday on rebels, who clashed with loyalists, military sources said. ... more

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Nigeria clash kills 11 Islamists, three militia: sources		Peace process with Kurds cannot continue amid attacks: Erdogan		Russia to build 5th-Gen nuke subs by 2020		Southeast Asia's naval rivalry -- India and China		US envoy on N. Korea says Iran deal proves flexibility
Shoot-from-the-hip, around corner sighting capability unveiled		Iraq Shiite chief sees no change in Turkey stance on IS		'Friendly fire' kills Yemen loyalists despite truce		Cyprus rivals grapple hot-button issues in UN peace talks		UN closes Iraq health programmes for lack of funding

Kyrgyzstan's security service probes IS recruitment video

Harris, CPqD to support Brazilian Air Force air traffic control

Airbus Helicopters announces factory acceptance of training aircraft

Shebab kill at least six in Mogadishu hotel car bombing

Saudi FM tells EU of 'aggressive' Iran comments

China shows off victory over Japan logo

US extends training to Ukrainian military

Iran FM urges Gulf Arabs to cooperate against 'terror'

Russia revises navy doctrine over NATO's 'inadmissible' expansion

Afghan-Taliban peace talks likely in China next week

Taiwan police release protesters held over ministry break-in

More modernization work set for Navy electronic warfare defense systems

US charges naval officer over nuclear sub photos

French defence minister visits Cairo after warplane deal

Iran deal won't affect backing for Damascus: Syria minister

Israel says possible spy release unlinked to Iran deal

Iraq forces retake university on edge of Ramadi

Turkey army blames PKK for deadly attack as truce unravels

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