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November 09, 2015

Xi stresses China sea claims, but won't 'bully' neighbours
Singapore (AFP) Nov 7, 2015
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday repeated his country's uncompromising claims to the South China Sea but pledged that it would not "bully" its weaker neighbours. The comments by Xi were in line with China's oft-stated position but come as Beijing's assertiveness in the strategic waterway has raised concerns of potential future conflict. "Let me make this clear: The South China Sea islands have been China's territory since ancient times," Xi said in a speech during a visit to Singapore. ... read more

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No signs of new N. Korea nuke test tunnel: US experts US experts said Saturday that recent satellite photos showed no sign of North Korea preparing a new nuclear test, contrary to reports in the South Korean media. ... more		Netanyahu, Obama look to move past Iran deal row Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Barack Obama meet Monday to put aside their rocky personal relationship and move past the Iran nuclear deal with multi-billon-dollar talks on defence. ... more		In, out or in-between: Obama's foreign policy The White House has announced that it is reviewing its military options for what was once the intention of "disrupting and destroying the Islamic State" in Syria and Iraq. Critics (or realists) have argued that the Obama administration has already chosen to withdraw from the Middle East in favor of a strategic pivot to Asia and the president's aversion to being trapped in the quagmire that is consuming Iraq, Syria, Libya and Yemen. No one can fault Mr. Obama for attempting to avoid committing billions or trillions of dollars and U.S. lives to another failed enterprise. ... more
				Ma complains to Xi over weapons and isolation Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou challenged Chinese President Xi Jinping over missiles trained on the island and complained about its international isolation at their landmark summit Saturday. ... more		US defense chief warns of conflict in S. China Sea US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Saturday warned that land reclamation efforts and a military buildup in the South China Sea could lead to conflict between nations in the region. ... more

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Push for muscular military leaves many Japanese uneasy Japan's move to expand the role of its armed forces has left both veterans and fighting families uneasy in a pacifist country unsure whether a military that has never fired a bullet in anger is ready for combat. ... more		Historic Ma-Xi summit heavy on rhetoric but schism remains The summit between the presidents of China and Taiwan promised warmer ties and was loaded with historic symbolism as both men sought to secure their legacy - but there were few concrete results in their bid to mend decades of estrangement. ... more		NASA and DOE plan fission power plant on Moon by 2030 Berkeley Scientists set to home in on 100 signals from Seti at Home Firefly prepares Alpha Block II upgrade for Flight 8		True colours: China summit foments Taiwan's green-blue split In Taiwan's decades-long debate over independence or reunification with mainland China, the colours blue and green symbolise a rift that polarises friends and families and has been deepened by this weekend's historic summit. ... more
				UK 'letting down' allies over IS in Syria: defence chief The head of Britain's armed forces on Sunday said the country was "letting down" allies by not participating in air strikes against Islamic State group jihadists in Syria. ... more		Kiev completes arms pullout from eastern front: army Ukraine's military said Saturday it has finished withdrawing its weapons from the eastern frontline with pro-Russia rebels, where clashes have erupted in recent days despite a ceasefire. ... more

Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Efficiency Summit USA 2015

DARPA's RadioMap Program Enters Third Phase DARPA has awarded a contract for the third and final phase of its Advanced RF Mapping program, known as RadioMap, which seeks to provide real-time awareness of radio spectrum use across frequency, g ... more		Robotic Eyes to Assist Satellite Repairs in Orbit NASA is developing and demonstrating technologies to service and repair satellites in distant orbits. Robotic spacecraft - likely operated with joysticks by technicians on the ground - would carry o ... more		Cosmic krypton timestamps reveal Australia landscape evolution and resources Fire on Ice: The Arctic's Changing Fire Regime Warming trend to intensify crop droughts across Europe and beyond		Russia to refurbish satan missiles as cheaper launchers The creation of new space launches using converted ballistic missiles, including the Satan, will be accomplished by 2017, a deputy director of a Rostech subsidiary said Tuesday. "We are curren ... more
19 killed in coalition strikes, clashes in south Yemen At least 19 people have been killed in Saudi-led coalition air strikes and clashes between pro-government forces and rebels in Yemen's south, military sources said on Saturday. ... more		UN watchdog confirms Syria mustard gas use, chlorine attack The UN chemical weapons watchdog Friday confirmed with "utmost confidence" that mustard gas was used in Syria in August during fighting between rebels and jihadists and "likely" killed a child. ... more		White House hints at controversial move to close Gitmo The White House said Thursday that if Congress blocks new plans to close the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison, President Barack Obama may resort to a controversial executive order to get the job done. ... more		Chinese media warns Taiwan on independence after meet Chinese state media warned Taiwan against pursuing independence Sunday, a day after a historic meeting between the leaders of the mainland and the island it calls its own. ... more

	Syria jihadists capture regime town along vital road Jihadists seized a key town Thursday along a vital road in Syria's central Hama province, where regime forces are struggling to gain ground despite a month of Russian air strikes. ... more		Apparent Russian raids kill 11 in Syria's Idlib: monitor Apparent Russian air strikes killed at least 11 civilians on Sunday in two towns in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, a monitoring group said. ... more

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NATO chief says alliance must counter Russia military build-up		Graphene could take night-vision technology beyond 'Predator'		Italy seeks to arm its MQ-9 Reapers		Ukraine rebels complete small arms withdrawal		Taiwan says China summit 'first step' to normalising ties
Ex-president George H.W. Bush lashes out at Cheney, Rumsfeld		US defence chief jabs at Beijing in S. China Sea visit		China's Xi urges stronger ties with Vietnam, as anger brews over visit		Russia sent missile systems to Syria: air force chief		Raytheon producing FAB-T terminals for Air Force

UN watchdog condemns Iraq for executions, rights abuses

Beijing using historic Taiwan meet as decoy: analysts

Microsoft Military Affairs to expand IT training program

Northrop Grumman delivers prototype shelters to U.S. Army

Chinese still 'jumping' firewall to use Twitter: study

Australia receives eighth Boeing C-17A

Bullets, cluster bombs at Thai arms fair despite censure over junta rule

U.S. Army orders additional counter-fire target acquisition radar

Pentagon welcomes advance by IS-fighting allies in Syria

Bad weather again halts Ramadi operations: Iraq officer

Airbus intros military satellite communications service

Money, patriotism drive Russians to join Syria mission

Space Junk

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Anti-US fervour alive in Iran despite nuclear deal

Landmark China meet could alienate Taiwanese: analysts

Croatian Navy successfully test-fires RBS15 missile

Turkish jets hit Kurdish rebel targets again

German diplomat Kobler to take over UN Libya talks in days

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