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February 02, 2016

Carpet-bombing in IS fight against 'our values': US general
Washington (AFP) Feb 1, 2016
The commander of the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria on Monday dismissed calls to carpet- bomb the jihadists. "We are bound by the laws of armed conflict. It doesn't only matter whether or not you win, it matters how you win," Baghdad-based Lieutenant General Sean MacFarland told reporters in a video call. "Indiscriminate bombing where we don't care if we are killing innocents or combattants is just inconsistent with our values." In recent weeks, hawkish ... read more

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China says US island sail-by 'dangerous and irreponsible' China on Monday condemned as "dangerous and irresponsible" the weekend transit of a US warship within 12 nautical miles of a disputed island in the South China Sea. ... more		Japan doubles number of F-15s on southern island of Okinawa Japan has doubled the number of F-15 fighter jets deployed on the southern island of Okinawa, near disputed islands in the East China Sea, the defence ministry said Sunday. ... more		China's major military restructuring aimed at closing the gap with US The People's Liberation Army is going through a major reorganization on a scale unseen since the 1950s, which is aimed at creating a modern fighting force to "close the gap with US capabilities," Wy ... more
				U.S. Army working on universal unmanned aircraft control interface The U.S. Army is working to develop a universal control interface for unmanned aircraft systems to let operators fly more than one type using the same controls. ... more		European Satellite Project Over Budget, 13 Years Late The French Court of Auditors has found that the much-vaunted European Galileo and EGNOS satellite navigation program is three times over-budget and 13 years late in delivery, after a series of cost ... more

Boeing tapped new Air Force One work Boeing is to conduct risk-reduction activities for an Air Force program to field a new aircraft for the President of the United States. ... more		NASA Engineers Tapped to Build First Integrated-Photonics Modem A NASA team has been tapped to build a new type of communications modem that will employ an emerging, potentially revolutionary technology that could transform everything from telecommunications, me ... more		Berkeley Scientists set to home in on 100 signals from Seti at Home Firefly prepares Alpha Block II upgrade for Flight 8 Indian rocket hits snag during launch		Initial launcher assembly clears Ariane 5 for its payload integration process The Ariane 5 for Arianespace's second flight of 2016 has completed its basic build-up, marking a key milestone as preparations advance for this early March mission from the Spaceport in French Guian ... more
				First laser teleco satellite for the 'SpaceDataHighway' in GEO orbit EDRS-A, the first relay satellite of the SpaceDataHighway, was successfully launched into geostationary orbit on 30 January 2016. After a test period, it will become operational for its first end-us ... more		China arrests fourth Japanese over spying: Tokyo Japan on Monday denied that it carries out espionage activities abroad as it announced that Chinese authorities have formally arrested a fourth Japanese citizen on suspicion of spying. ... more

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Iraq militia attacks may constitute war crimes: HRW Iraqi Shiite militiamen abducted and killed civilians following bombings earlier this month, actions that may constitute war crimes, Human Rights Watch said on Sunday. ... more		PZL challenges Polish MOD contract decision Polish manufacturer PZL has taken the Ministry of Defense to court over its exclusion from the bidding process for new military helicopters. ... more		Albania's waste-choked rivers worsen deadly floods Is China a threat to Greenland as Trump argues? Disaster losses drop in 2025, picture still 'alarming': Munich Re		UN appeals for $861 mn in humanitarian aid for Iraq The United Nations launched an appeal on Sunday for $861 million in international humanitarian assistance to help millions of people in Iraq who are suffering from war and displacement. ... more
UN envoy declares Syria peace talks have begun The UN envoy for Syria declared Monday the official start of peace negotiations in Switzerland aimed at charting a way out of a brutal and tangled civil war that has killed more than 260,000 people. ... more		Australian IS recruiter reported dead Australia's most senior recruiter for the Islamic State group in Syria, who was reportedly linked to an alleged plot to attack Anzac Day commemorations, has been killed, local media said Sunday. ... more		Greece arrests man with Iraqi passport stolen by Islamic State An Iraqi Kurdish man has been arrested at Athens airport in possession of a passport known to have been among a haul of official documents stolen by Islamic State jihadists in Iraq, Greek police said Monday. ... more		Encryption fears for law enforcement overblown: study Encrypted communication is making law enforcement and counterterrorism investigations more difficult, but fears of "going dark" are overblown, a study said Monday. ... more

	Philippine leader says Muslim peace bid to continue after his term Philippine President Benigno Aquino has ordered special efforts to ensure a peace agreement with Muslim rebels is implemented even after his term ends this year, his spokesman said Sunday. ... more		Amnesty slams recall of Nigerian officer it accuses of war crimes Amnesty International on Monday slammed the reinstatement of a senior Nigerian army officer it wants probed for war crimes and the mass murder of detainees in the fight against Boko Haram. ... more

Microsoft says will foot AI's massive power bill as emissions soar in 2025

US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions

France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again

James describes way forward to Space-Launch System		Embattled N. Korea sends top diplomats to Russia, China: reports		Ariane 6 design finalized, set for 2020 launch		US warship sails by island claimed by China: Pentagon		Taiwan leader defends disputed island visit after US criticism
N.Korea apparently readying 'some kind of launch': US officials		Japan unveils first stealth fighter jet		US to deploy missile attack drones in South Korea		Kendall Describes Novel Way of Contracting for Space-Launch Services		SecAF testifies on military space launch

Japan orders military to prepare to destroy N. Korea missile

Marshalls to open March legal assault on nuclear powers

US says weighing 'military options' in Libya

Netherlands to join US-led air strikes in Syria

What Could the US Do to Stop a North Korean ICBM Attack?

Deployment of US Defense System to Increase South Korea's Security

US missile interceptor and targeting system pass test

Russia to Rearm Two More Missile Divisions With Yars ICBMs

Missile Defense Agency orders more THAAD interceptors

'Many months' before start of battle for Mosul: coalition

NATO mulls first Russia talks since 2014: Stoltenberg

Polish minister urges stronger NATO presence in eastern Europe

Afghan security forces need 'years' of help: US general

Images suggest N. Korea may be preparing missile launch: reports

France delivers 3 more Rafale fighters to Egypt

Japan reveals first domestic stealth aircraft

Rolls-Royce to provide engines, propulsion support for C-130Js

BAE Systems reveals new system for avoiding air collisions

US to lack full space launch capability beyond 2019 without Russian engine

Expedition recovers mantle rocks with signs of life

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