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December 07, 2016

US commitment to NATO 'unwavering' despite Trump: Kerry
Brussels (AFP) Dec 6, 2016
The US commitment to NATO will remain "unwavering" despite the change of administration following the election of Donald Trump as president, outgoing US Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday. "The change of the administration will not change the unwavering commitment of the US to... our NATO obligations," Kerry said after talks with his NATO counterparts in Brussels. "The US commitment to NATO and Article Five transcends politics," added Kerry, referring to the military alliance's collectiv ... read more

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Sanctions renewal shows US still 'enemy': Iran's Rouhani Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday that Congress's decision to renew US sanctions for 10 years would elicit a "harsh reaction" and proved the United States was still an enemy. ... more		Trump says new Air Force One too costly: 'Cancel order!' President-elect Donald Trump called Tuesday - via Twitter - for the cancellation of a multi-billion dollar Boeing contract to build the next Air Force One, calling the ballooning costs "ridiculous." ... more		'Rookie' Trump must fall into line: China media Donald Trump is a "diplomatic rookie" who must learn not to cross Beijing on issues like trade and Taiwan, Chinese state media said Tuesday, warning America could pay dearly for his naivety. ... more
				Japan PM Abe won't apologise at Pearl Harbor: government Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will honour war dead but won't apologise when he becomes the first Japanese leader to visit Pearl Harbor this month, a top government spokesman said Tuesday. ... more		Turning point as social media tackles online 'terror' Facing mounting pressure to use their technological clout to curb the spread of jihadist propaganda, major US social networks have finally joined forces in an effort to curb "terrorist content." ... more

2 million Israelis exposed to rocket fire, says report More than two million Israelis lack adequate shelter in case of rockets fired from Gaza to the south or from Lebanon or Syria to the north, an official report said Tuesday. ... more		Russian authorities inspecting crashed spacecraft debris Authorities in Russia's Siberian region of Tuva on Monday were examining several pieces of the Progress cargo spaceship found after it crashed last week having failed to reach orbit. ... more		Ocean Wave Mechanics Across the Solar System and Beyond Relic Black Holes From Before the Big Bang May Still Shape Galaxies Today Sulfur Plays the Role of Oxygen in Mercury Magmas Reshaping How the Planet Formed		'Spy' toys face complaints from EU, US watchdogs EU and US consumer watchdogs announced Tuesday they are filing complaints against a clutch of smart toys that can "spy" on children and their homes, for allegedly breaching privacy and data protection laws. ... more
				Airbus Safran Launchers Becomes a 74% Shareholder in Arianespace Following the completion of all the necessary regulatory, consultation and approval procedures, Airbus Safran Launchers has now purchased the shares in Arianespace held by the French space agency CN ... more		Sky's the Limit: Russia's Unique Jamming System Getting Upgrade There is nothing to compete with the advanced Borisoglebsk-2 Russian electronic warfare system either at home or abroad, Danil Gatilov, spokesman for Russia's United Instrument Manufacturing Corpora ... more

6th Annual Modular Construction Summit for Oil and Gas Agenda - December 7-9 - Houston

Develop commercial strategies for the global deployment of SMRs and Advanced Reactors

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Taiwan urges calm from China after Trump call Taiwan urged China to stay calm Monday after the Taiwanese leader's unprecedented phone call to US President-elect Donald Trump angered Beijing, as residents and analysts in Taipei expressed fears at the possible fallout. ... more		Lockheed Martin to produce C-130J-30 aircraft for France Lockheed Martin has received a $133.4 million contract modification to produce two U.S. government-configured C-130J-30 aircraft for France. ... more		China criticises US decision to block Aixtron deal China Monday criticised a US decision to block a Chinese company's purchase of German semiconductor equipment maker Aixtron, saying business should not be politicised. ... more		Raytheon wins Griffin A block missile contract for U.S. Air Force Raytheon has received a $25 million contract to provide Griffin A Block/III missiles for the U.S. Air Force. ... more

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State Dept. approves F/A-18 midlife upgrade for Finland		Veyance contracted for Abrams tank tracking		Trump-linked former US official visits Taiwan, sparking speculation		Israel knew of Iran link in sub deal: minister		State Department approves possible AEA-18G sale to Australia

Some US conservatives praise Trump over Taiwan phone call

Six key issues facing Trump's Pentagon pick

N. Korea artillery drill targets South, Seoul unveils sanctions

Iran says it will respond to US sanctions renewal

U.K. Defense Ministry to spend $1.26 billion on modernizing test sites

Chinese media blame Trump 'inexperience' over Taiwan call

Secret weddings and phone calls in Mosul under IS

Kurdish curbs harm recovery of Iraq Yazidis: rights group

Textron to provide A2PATS for F-35 electronic warfare testing

New controversy hits Israel sub deal over Iran link

U.S. Air Force C-130 flies with Rolls-Royce T56 engine upgrade

US moves to block Chinese purchase of German tech firm Aixtron

Afghan forces lose some ground but improving overall: US general

Raids kill dozens in Syria's Idlib, army advances in Aleppo

Denmark to withdraw F-16 jets from anti-IS mission

Cyprus leaders to resume peace talks, keep up momentum

White House should lead broad cybersecurity effort: panel

Colombia embarks on challenge to implement peace

Half of rebel Aleppo falls to Syrian forces

China to 'seriously' implement N. Korea UN sanctions

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