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February 09, 2016

US hopes to send anti-missile system to SKorea 'as quickly as possible'
Washington (AFP) Feb 8, 2016
The US military wants to send a sophisticated missile defense system to South Korea "as quickly as possible," the Pentagon said Monday as it seeks to counter an ever-defiant North Korea. After Pyongyang's launch of a long-range rocket on Sunday, South Korean and US military officials said they would start formal discussions on placing the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System (THAAD) on the North's doorstep. Though the launch saw North Korea successfully blast a satellite into orbit, the Un ... read more

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Elbit Systems reveals Seagull unmanned surface vehicle Elbit Systems has unveiled Seagull, its new highly autonomous, multi-mission unmanned surface vehicle system for maritime warfare. ... more		Telephonics to support electronic countermeasures for US Marines Sierra Nevada Corporation has given Telephonics a contract to support their production of MODI II electronic countermeasure systems for the U.S. Marine Corps. ... 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		Russian air strikes in Syria 'good thing': Del Ponte Former war crimes prosecutor Carla Del Ponte, who is currently probing rights abuses in Syria, on Monday backed Russia's air strikes on "terrorist groups" in the war-torn country. ... more
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US welcomes Saudi troop offer for Syria: FM The United States welcomes a Saudi offer to deploy special forces to support a possible coalition ground operation inside Syria, the kingdom's foreign minister said Monday. ... more		Iraq deploying tousands of troops to retake Mosul The Iraqi army is deploying thousands of soldiers to a northern base in preparation for operations to retake the Islamic State group's hub of Mosul, officials said on Monday. ... more		Rebel attack ups tension in Colombia peace drive Colombia vowed Monday to step up the fight against the country's second-biggest rebel group, despite claims it was ready to join in a peace drive to end decades of conflict. ... more		Canada to end air strikes in Iraq, Syria this month Canada announced Monday it will end air strikes targeting the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria and bring home its six fighter jets on February 22, fulfilling a campaign promise made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. ... more

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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

Bahrain charges 11 with forming Iran-trained 'terrorist' group		S. Korea, US to discuss deployment of US missile system		S. Korea navy fires warning shots at North vessel		UN condemns N. Korea rocket launch, vows sanctions soon		UAE says in favour of US-led ground troops in Syria
Saudi intercepts Scud from Yemen		Japan steps up bid to win Australia submarine contract		Canada to unveil plans for new anti-ISIS cooperation		Dutch to probe 'civilian deaths' in Iraq air strikes		Deadly air strike hits hospital in east Libya: medic

N. Korea triggers fresh fury with space rocket launch

S. Korea, US to discuss deployment of US missile system

Five questions about N. Korea's latest rocket and satellite launch

Global outrage over North Korea rocket launch

UN Security Council to hold emergency talks on N. Korea

Chronology of North Korean missile development

Rise in number of suspected jihadists blocked from leaving Australia

China expresses regret over North Korea rocket launch

N. Korea launches space rocket in defiance of sanctions threats

US denounces 'destabilizing, provocative' N. Korea rocket launch

Direct talks between Kabul and Taliban expected this month: officials

Turkey tightens visa rules for Iraqi citizens 'to fight illegal immigration'

Moscow Slams Washington Over Development of 'Prompt Global Strike' System

Russia to Debut 3D Printed Armata Tank

Next-Gen S-500 Offers 'World-Beating' Features to Guard Russia's Skies

Pakistan wants as many Taliban groups as possible to join talks

Taser's effect on cognition may undermine police questioning

Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan completes sea trials

N. Korea launches space rocket in defiance of sanctions threats

Agricultural policies in Africa could be harming the poorest

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