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  Washington (AFP) Oct 16, 2017 US President Donald Trump's decision not to recognize Iran's compliance with a landmark nuclear deal is set to complicate crucial diplomacy at the United Nations on everything from North Korea to Syria, experts say. While Trump stopped short of burying the deal, booting its fate to Congress for now, one diplomat summed up the feeling of many regarding its long-term prospects: "The agreement is dead." Trump's Iran statement on Friday came four months after he moved to pull out of the 196-nation P ... read more |
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EU ministers close ranks to support Iran dealLuxembourg (AFP) Oct 16, 2017 Europe will give fresh backing to the Iran nuclear deal on Monday after US President Donald Trump threatened to tear it up in a belligerent speech that alarmed allies across the Atlantic. ... more  
Clashes between Iraqi, Kurdish troops close to Kirkuk cityKirkuk, Iraq (AFP) Oct 16, 2017 Iraqi and Kurdish forces exchanged artillery fire early Monday south of the city of Kirkuk, after central government forces began a "major operation" to take control of a Kurdish military base and oil fields. ... more 
France's Macron 'considers' trip to Iran after Rouhani inviteParis (AFP) Oct 13, 2017 French President Emmanuel Macron is considering visiting Iran after speaking by phone with his Iranian counterpart as US President Donald Trump said he was "decertifying" the nuclear deal with Tehran, the Elysee presidential office said Friday. ... more 
N. Korea readies missile launch ahead of US-S. Korea drill: reportSeoul (AFP) Oct 14, 2017 North Korea is believed to be preparing to launch a ballistic missile ahead of an upcoming joint naval drill by the US and South Korea, a news report said Saturday, citing a government source. ... more |
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Trump puts America first, but more and more aloneWashington (AFP) Oct 15, 2017 Donald Trump has gambled with US diplomatic credibility by attacking an Iran nuclear deal that his European allies cherish as a benchmark for international cooperation. ... more 
Trump and the dismantling of Obama's legacyWashington (AFP) Oct 15, 2017 Brick by brick, the demolition job has begun: since taking office less than a year ago, Donald Trump has launched an all-out assault on the legacy of Barack Obama. ... more 
Trump kicks fate of Iran nuclear deal to CongressWashington (AFP) Oct 14, 2017 President Donald Trump has kicked the fate of the landmark Iran nuclear deal to the US Congress, ignoring the advice of worried allies as he vowed to confront the "fanatical regime" in Tehran. ... more 
Iranians mock 'ridiculous' Trump speechTehran (AFP) Oct 14, 2017 Iranians responded with anger and mockery on Saturday to the bellicose speech against their country by US President Donald Trump and his threats to tear up the landmark nuclear deal. ... more 
NATO chief concerned about Iran missile programmeBrussels (AFP) Oct 13, 2017 NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Friday refused to intervene in the row over the Iran nuclear deal, but said the alliance had concerns about Tehran's "continuous development of missile capabilities". ... more 
Iran move won't weaken US hand with N.Korea: TillersonWashington (AFP) Oct 15, 2017 US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Sunday denied that Donald Trump's threat to tear up the Iran nuclear deal had weakened America's chance of reining in North Korea through diplomacy. ... more |
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UK will not confirm drone death of IS 'White Widow' recruiterLondon (AFP) Oct 12, 2017 Britain on Thursday refused to confirm reports that a US drone had killed a middle-aged British mother, also known as the "white widow", who had joined Islamic State jihadists in Syria. ... more  
Lockheed Martin test of ATACMS missile system successfulWashington (UPI) Oct 11, 2017 Lockheed Martin conducted another successful launch of its Army Tactical Missile System or MGM 140 ATACMS Wednesday morning. ... more 
State Department approves sale of AMRAAM missiles to NetherlandsWashington (UPI) Oct 11, 2017 The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday it has approved the potential sale of advanced medium range air-to-air missiles, or AMRAAMs, to the Government of the Netherlands given Congressional approval of the $53 million foreign military sale. ... more  
Xi to tighten clutch on power at Communist conclaveBeijing (AFP) Oct 15, 2017 Chinese leader Xi Jinping is expected to tighten his grip on power at a Communist Party conclave this week, cementing his stature as the country's most dominant ruler in decades. ... more |
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  Washington (AFP) Oct 6, 2017 
The US government has approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of the advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system for $15 billion, the State Department said Friday.
"This sale furthers US national security and foreign policy interests, and supports the long-term security of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region in the face of Iranian and other regional threats," a stateme ... more Sydney (AFP) Oct 3, 2017Australia's new frigates to feature long-range missile defence system  Dallas TX (SPX) Sep 26, 2017PAC-3 MSE Test Successful from Remote Launcher  Riyadh (AFP) Sept 24, 2017Saudi intercepts Yemen rebel missile |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 11, 2017 
The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday it has approved the potential sale of advanced medium range air-to-air missiles, or AMRAAMs, to the Government of the Netherlands given Congressional approval of the $53 million foreign military sale.
The Netherlands has requested twenty-six AIM-120 C-7 AMRAAMs, made by Raytheon. The $53 million deal also includes one AMRAAM Guidance Section ... moreWashington (UPI) Oct 11, 2017Lockheed Martin test of ATACMS missile system successful  Washington (UPI) Oct 10, 2017BAE contracted for additional advanced guided rockets for the Navy  Seoul (AFP) Oct 10, 2017Missile test fears as N. Korea marks key party anniversary |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 10, 2017 
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announced Tuesday that the company has officially transitioned its production line from the MQ-1C Gray Eagle to its new long-range variant, the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range.
The transition comes after GA-ASI completed the last contracted MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aerial system, which has been delivered to 12 U.S. Army operational units an ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 4, 2017Marines test 3D-printed small drones London (AFP) Oct 12, 2017UK will not confirm drone death of IS 'White Widow' recruiter  Washington (UPI) Oct 5, 2017Boeing to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences |
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 Luxembourg (SPX) Oct 10, 2017 
SES reports that its wholly owned subsidiary, SES Government Solutions (SES GS), has won several key contracts to provide critically important managed network services leveraging SES's unique high throughput, low latency Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) O3b satellite network capabilities. By the end of 2017, SES GS will be delivering nearly 4 Gigabits per second of managed O3b services supporting 13 sit ... more Washington (UPI) Jul 21, 201782nd Airborne tests in-flight communication system for paratroopers  Washington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017L3 satellite terminals for Air National Guard  Washington (UPI) Oct 3, 2017Asia-Pacific nation orders Harris communications gear, network |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 3, 2017 
Australia has received U.S. State Department approval to purchase GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb Increment II weapons from the United States.
The possible sale of the bombs through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program carries the estimated value of $815 million and was reported to Congress by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
"The proposed sale of SDB II supports and comp ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 9, 2017Israeli artillery shells becoming precision guided weapons  Washington (UPI) Oct 4, 2017Rheinmetall, Paravan team on autonomous vehicle technology  Greenbelt, MD (SPX) Oct 06, 2017Orbit Logic Awarded Navy Autonomy Contract |
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 London (AFP) Oct 10, 2017 
British military equipment maker BAE Systems said Tuesday it plans to cut almost 2,000 jobs, mainly owing to weaker demand for Hawk and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.
There will be cutbacks in BAE's military, maritime and intelligence services divisions under moves to streamline the group overall.
"To ensure production continuity at competitive costs... and based on the profile of cu ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 3, 2017Leonardo opens new site in Australia  Washington (UPI) Oct 4, 2017Australia to upgrade submarines, frigates  Washington (UPI) Oct 1, 2017BAE Systems Australia to support Indigenous companies |
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 Vilnius (AFP) Oct 11, 2017 
Lithuania said Wednesday it would raise its defence spending to 2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) next year to meet a NATO target amid security concerns over neighbouring Russia.
The government of the Baltic state formally endorsed a rise from the current 1.8 percent of GDP to 2.006 percent for 2018.
"In the light of the current global security situation, it is important that eac ... more Moscow (AFP) Oct 12, 2017Moscow accuses US of 'quietly' adding troops in Eastern Europe  Brussels (AFP) Oct 11, 2017Ex-NATO chief urges allies to boost help for Ukraine Washington (AFP) Oct 15, 2017Trump puts America first, but more and more alone |
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 Atlanta GA (SPX) Oct 09, 2017 
Using a simple layer-by-layer coating technique, researchers from the U.S. and Korea have developed a paper-based flexible supercapacitor that could be used to help power wearable devices. The device uses metallic nanoparticles to coat cellulose fibers in the paper, creating supercapacitor electrodes with high energy and power densities - and the best performance so far in a textile-based superc ... more Houston TX (SPX) Oct 05, 2017Nanoscale islands dot light-driven catalyst  Washington DC (SPX) Oct 05, 2017Tungsten offers nano-interconnects a path of least resistance  Berkeley CA (SPX) Oct 03, 2017Nanoparticle supersoap creates 'bijel' with potential as sculptable fluid |
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 Baghdad (AFP) Oct 15, 2017 
Nearly 700,000 Iraqis from the former jihadist stronghold of Mosul and nearby areas are still displaced despite the city's recapture in July, the Norwegian Refugee Council said Sunday.
"One year since the start of the battle to retake Mosul from the Islamic State group (IS), some 673,000 Iraqis from the city and its surroundings remain displaced and unable to go back to their destroyed neigh ... more Mosul, Iraq (AFP) Oct 8, 2017Long-term truants make nervy school return in Iraq's Mosul  Hawija, Iraq (AFP) Oct 7, 2017Cinders and desolation in Iraq's Hawija after IS  Moscow (AFP) Oct 10, 2017Moscow says US 'pretending' to fight IS in Iraq |
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 Tehran (AFP) Oct 14, 2017  Iranians responded with anger and mockery on Saturday to the bellicose speech against their country by US President Donald Trump and his threats to tear up the landmark nuclear deal.
"I was so angry last night," said Layla, 42, who runs an artisan shop in Tehran.
"This person hates Iran so much that even if we don't support the ideas of the regime, we find ourselves supporting them and t ... moreWashington (AFP) Oct 15, 2017Iran move won't weaken US hand with N.Korea: Tillerson  Geneva (AFP) Oct 13, 2017Nobel peace laureates denounce Trump's Iran move  Washington (AFP) Oct 16, 2017Gulf widens between Washington and UN partners |
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 Thessaloniki, Greece (AFP) Oct 11, 2017  A tug-of-war between the US and Russia over the extradition of a Russian national suspected of bitcoin-related fraud went into a new round on Wednesday when a Greek court backed Russia's claim.
Alexander Vinnik, who headed BTC-e, an exchange he operated for the cyber currency, was indicted by a US court in July on 21 charges ranging from identity theft and facilitating drug trafficking to mo ... more Shanghai (AFP) Oct 12, 2017Evergrande boss is wealthiest as China's rich get richer  Washington (AFP) Oct 11, 2017US, Turkish military relations good amid diplo spat: Mattis  New York (AFP) Oct 11, 2017With a gilded cage visible from Trump Tower, Ai Weiwei honors pro-migrant New York |
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 Washington (AFP) Oct 12, 2017  Donald Trump warned Thursday that his willingness to help hurricane-battered Puerto Rico was not unlimited, prompting a furious backlash, with the mayor of San Juan branding the president a "Hater in Chief."
Puerto Rico is struggling to recover after Hurricane Maria ripped through the island, leaving 44 people dead and cutting power and running water to much of its population, and its gover ... more Washington (AFP) Oct 13, 2017Branson calls for sustainable rebuilding of storm-battered Caribbean  New Delhi (AFP) Oct 9, 2017India's top court bans firecracker sales before Diwali  Rio De Janeiro (AFP) Oct 10, 2017New military op in gang-plagued Rio favela |
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 Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017 
China launched three remote sensing satellites Friday on a Long March-2C rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
The Yaogan-30 01 satellites will conduct electromagnetic probes and other experiments.
The launch is the 251st flight mission of the Long March rocket family.
span class="BDL">Source: a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com">Xin ... more Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017Mars probe to carry 13 types of payload on 2020 mission  Adelaide, Australia (XNA) Oct 03, 2017UN official commends China's role in space cooperation  Beijing (XNA) Sep 22, 2017China's cargo spacecraft separates from Tiangong-2 space lab |
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 Nanjie , China (AFP) Oct 13, 2017 
Disneyland has "Main Street, USA", a monorail and Mickey Mouse. China's Nanjie village has "East is Red Square", red trams and Mao Zedong.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the hamlet in central Henan province which has become an attraction with its idealised vision of village life right out of the Communist past.
While the Communist Party prepares to give a second t ... more Beijing (AFP) Oct 15, 2017China's People's Daily launches English app in soft power push Beijing (AFP) Oct 15, 2017Xi to tighten clutch on power at Communist conclave  Beijing (AFP) Oct 15, 2017Five things to know about China's Communist congress |
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 Baghdad (AFP) Oct 7, 2017 
The "final large fight" in Iraq against the Islamic State group will take place on the border with Syria, a general in a US-led coalition against the jihadists said Saturday.
He spoke two days after Iraqi forces recaptured the northern town of Hawija, the centre of one of the jihadist group's two remaining enclaves in Iraq.
"The next fight and the final large fight will be in the Middle ... more Brussels (AFP) Oct 7, 2017Belgium seeks to bring back children stranded by IS  Beirut (AFP) Oct 5, 2017Major battlefronts against IS in Iraq and Syria  The Hague (AFP) Oct 4, 2017Sarin used in Syria 5 days before Khan Sheikhun: OPCW |
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 Sunnyvale CA (SPX) Oct 09, 2017 
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency awarded Lockheed Martin a nine-month, $9.4 million contract to develop a Low Power Laser Demonstrator (LPLD) missile interceptor concept, the agency announced Oct. 5.
"Our Low Power Laser Demonstrator concept puts advanced beam control systems and a fiber laser on a high-performance, high-altitude platform to maximize risk reduction value over the demonstrat ... more White Sands Missile Range NM (SPX) Sep 21, 2017Upgraded Lockheed Martin Laser Outguns Threat in Half the Time Washington (UPI) Sep 20, 2017ATHENA laser testbed system successfully shoots down drones  Washington (UPI) Aug 24, 2017DOD to invest $17M on laser weapons research in New Mexico |
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