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March 15, 2016

Russia opposes UN sanctions on Iran over missile tests
United Nations, United States (AFP) March 14, 2016
Russia on Monday opposed slapping sanctions on Iran over recent ballistic missile tests that Moscow's UN envoy said did not violate a UN resolution adopted after the landmark nuclear deal. The UN Security Council held a closed-door meeting on the missile launches at the request of the United States, which along with Britain had pushed for a special report to decide on possible sanctions. But the meeting concluded with no specific follow-up action other than further discussion on the test-launche ... read more

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EU's Mogherini to visit Iran April 16 EU foreign affairs head Federica Mogherini said Monday she will go to Iran next month to build on a deal she helped negotiate to end nuclear sanctions against Tehran. ... more		US Treasury official to China to discuss North Korea A top US Treasury official will visit China this week to discuss North Korea's menacing actions and sanctions aimed at curbing the country's "destabilizing behavior," the Treasury announced Monday. ... more		Tiananmen dissident warns of Trump danger A former leader of the Tiananmen Square protests in China has lashed out at US presidential hopeful Donald Trump, whom he dubbed a "privileged comeback king", and warned America is at risk of abandoning its cherished freedoms. ... more
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Airbus continues operating German military satellites

Aerojet Rocketdyne tests 3D printed injector in upper stage engine

N. Korea fires short-range missiles into sea

Iran tests more missiles in defiance of US warning

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US-Japan Meet to Discuss Space Defense Collaboration

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Factory for Ajax armored vehicles inaugurated

Defense Industry center opens in South Australia

Intelsat General to provide connectivity in support of MidEast operations

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