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February 17, 2016

Obama, Southeast Asian leaders seek united front on China
Rancho Mirage, United States (AFP) Feb 16, 2016
President Barack Obama and Southeast Asian leaders will discuss Tuesday a common response to a key United Nations court ruling on China's island-building when they meet in the United States. The White House, betting that China does not want to be seen as a regional bully, has mustered an informal coalition of Pacific allies to demand that Beijing respect the rule of law. Obama is hoping to secure a united front against China's territorial ambitions as the US hosts representatives from 10 ASEAN ... read more

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				Syrian hospital strikes kill 50, cast doubt on ceasefire hopes Hopes for a ceasefire in Syria were fading on Tuesday, after dozens were killed in air strikes on hospitals that France branded war crimes and Syria's president said implementing a truce would prove "difficult". ... more		Three Americans seized in Iraq have been released: US Three Americans who were kidnapped in the Iraqi capital Baghdad last month have been released, the State Department said Tuesday. ... more

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	Mexican Air Force adds 6 new T-6C Texan II aircraft to fleet The Mexican Air Force has completed its replacement of its aging fleet of Pilatus PC-7 aircraft by adding six new Beechcraft T-6C Texan II trainers. ... more		Some USAF maintenance work going to contractors Work performed by some active-duty U.S. Air Force maintenance units will be temporarily transferred to contractors. ... 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

N. Korea lacks technology for anti-US nuclear strike: Pentagon		Iran deal compliance so far 'strong': US envoy		China the focus as Obama hosts South East Asian leaders		S. Korea says unclear how much Kaesong wages N. Korea used for weapon programme		Sentinel-3A poised for liftoff
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US general bullish on Afghanistan as he confirms retirement

US approves F-16 sale to Pakistan

Saudis seek upgrade of Phalanx systems

Pentagon rolls out FY 2017 space budget

Mustard gas 'used in Iraq' in August

Somalia car-bomb kills ex-defence minister: police

US missile system in S. Korea would hurt China's interests

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Saudi says it intercepted Scud missile from Yemen

F-35s in test deployment

Obama hosts South East Asian leaders at desert retreat

Iran remains off limits to US banks

Iraqi girl's home burned after she criticised governor

Top S. Korean lawmaker calls for nuclear arms

Cuba returns lost dummy missile to US: State Department

Ocean oases: How islands support more sea-life

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