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  Moscow (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 Russia will soon discuss revoking the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, the speaker of the lower house of parliament said Friday. Vyacheslav Volodin made the announcement, day after President Vladimir Putin evoked the possibility of such a move, which could further escalate tensions between Russia and the West amid Moscow's military offensive in Ukraine. "At the next meeting of the State Duma Council we will definitely discuss the issue of revoking ratification of the C ... read more |
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Trump denies giving Australian businessman US nuclear subs secretsWashington (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 Former president Donald Trump on Friday denied reports in US media that he had shared US nuclear submarine secrets with an Australian businessman in a meeting at his Florida mansion shortly after leaving office. ... more  
Germany 'working' to send Ukraine new Patriot system: ZelenskyGranada, Spain (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 Germany is working on sending Kyiv an additional Patriot air defence system, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday after meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a summit in Spain. ... more  
Chinese firm sold satellites for intelligence to Russia's Wagner: contractParis (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 Russian mercenary group Wagner in 2022 signed a contract with a Chinese firm to acquire two satellites and use their images, aiding its intelligence work as the organisation sought to push Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a document seen by AFP. ... more 
Narges Mohammadi: Iran's defiant voice even behind barsParis (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 Iranian campaigner Narges Mohammadi has for decades campaigned on the most sensitive issues in the Islamic republic, opposing pillars of the clerical system including capital punishment and the obligatory hijab, and defiantly refusing to give up her campaigning even behind bars. ... more |
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  Drone kills 112 at Syria military academy as Turkey pounds northeast 
US shoots down Turkish drone over SyriaWashington (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 US warplanes on Thursday shot down a Turkish drone that was deemed a threat to American forces in Syria, the Pentagon said - an incident likely to raise tensions between the NATO allies. ... more |
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China's North Korean eateries refuse South Korean dinersBeijing (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 South Koreans hoping to taste authentic North Korean cuisine abroad may be out of luck, with Pyongyang-run restaurants across northern China saying they will refuse to serve their capitalist compatriots. ... more 
UN urges Iran to free Nobel winner Narges MohammadiGeneva (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 The United Nations urged Iran to free Narges Mohammadi and all human rights defenders jailed by Tehran, after the imprisoned women's rights campaigner won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. ... more  
Sweden pledges 190m euros of military aid to UkraineStockholm (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 Sweden said Friday it will give 2.2 billion Swedish krona (190 million euros) worth of military equipment to Ukraine and is considering sending Gripen fighter aircraft. ... more  
European companies sold spyware to despots: mediaParis (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 European companies sold powerful spyware to authoritarian regimes which have used it against dissenters, a group of investigative media said Thursday. ... more |
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 Musk's X strips headlines from news links 
Russia to build naval base in breakaway Georgian regionMoscow (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 Russia will set up a naval base on the Black Sea coast of a separatist region in Georgia, its leader said in an interview Thursday, after mounting Ukrainian attacks on Russian warships. ... more |
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Trump told Australian businessman US nuclear subs secrets: reportWashington (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 Former president Donald Trump shared classified information about US nuclear submarines with an Australian businessman shortly after he left office, in a meeting at his Florida private members club Mar-a-Lago, US media said Thursday. ... more  
Russian defence minister calls to speed up bomber productionMoscow (AFP) Oct 6, 2023 Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday called for more Su-34 fighter jets to be produced, as Moscow pursues its offensive in Ukraine. ... more  
'Ghosts of Bakhmut': Ukraine's snipers on the 'zero line'Donetsk Region, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 Kuzya, a sniper with a Ukrainian elite unit, selected one of a series of long rifles laid out on the living-room floor. ... more 
Russian strike on supermarket in Kharkiv region kills at least 51Washington DC (UPI) Oct 5, 2023 A Russian strike on a supermarket in the village of Hroza, in Kharkiv region of Ukraine, killed at least 51 people Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. ... more |
 S. Korea, US monitoring possible halt in N. Korea nuclear reactor  
US slaps Satellite TV provider with first-ever space debris fineWashington (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 US authorities said they have issued a "breakthrough" first-ever fine over space debris, slapping a $150,000 penalty on a TV company that failed to properly dispose of a satellite. ... more |
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Space needs better 'parking spots' to stay usableWest Lafayette, IN (SPX) Oct 04, 2023 Any mission headed to space needs a "parking spot" at its destination. But these parking spots, regions located on orbits, are quickly becoming occupied or more vulnerable to collisions. Most ... more 
Rockets, drones on display at Islamic Jihad parade in GazaGaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 Palestinian militants marched Wednesday through Gaza City, brandishing weapons and carrying rockets and drones, in a parade marking the 36th anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Jihad movement. ... more  
Taiwan communist party head indicted on China infiltration chargeTaipei (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 The head of a communist party in Taiwan has been indicted for allegedly acting as a proxy for Beijing and attempting to bribe voters in elections, Taiwanese prosecutors said Wednesday. ... more 
AI copilot enhances human precision for safer aviationBoston MA (SPX) Oct 04, 2023 Imagine you're in an airplane with two pilots, one human and one computer. Both have their "hands" on the controllers, but they're always looking out for different things. If they're both paying att ... more |
 
Turkey threatens to expand strikes in Syria, IraqIstanbul (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 Turkey warned Wednesday it could step up cross-border air strikes against Kurdish targets after concluding that militants who staged a weekend attack in Ankara came from Syria. ... more 
U.S. transfers 1.1M rounds of confiscated ammunition to UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Oct 4, 2023 The United States transferred some 1.1 million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine that were confiscated in December while en route from Iran to militant groups in Yemen. ... more
US TV provider given first-ever space debris fineWashington (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 US authorities have issued a "breakthrough" first-ever fine over space debris, officials said Monday, slapping a $150,000 penalty on a TV company that failed to properly dispose of a satellite. ... more  
Maldives pro-China winner to eject Indian troopsMale, Maldives (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 The president-elect of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, has marked his victory with a pledge to end the foreign military presence in his small but strategically placed atoll nation. ... more |
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Biden reassures shaken allies on Ukraine aidWashington (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 President Joe Biden called key allies Tuesday to reassure them of continued US military aid for Ukraine - even as the White House warned the flow would dry up in months if Republicans in Congress block new funds. ... more 
US aid for Ukraine will last 'little bit longer': PentagonWashington (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 The United States can continue meeting Ukraine's military needs for a "little bit longer" with assistance that has already been authorized, but requires congressional action to keep providing aid, the Pentagon said Tuesday. ... more 
Three Filipino fishermen dead after boat 'rammed' in South China SeaManila (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 Three Filipino fishermen are dead after their boat was "rammed" by a foreign commercial vessel in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Wednesday. ... more 
Armenia slams Azerbaijan for arresting Karabakh leadersYerevan (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 Armenia on Wednesday criticised Azerbaijan for arresting several separatist leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh after Baku's armed forces seized control of the breakaway region last month. ... more |
Paris 'has agreed' to deliver military equipment to Armenia: French ministerYerevan (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on a visit to Armenia on Tuesday that Paris agreed to deliver military equipment to the small South Caucasus nation. ... more 
Romania sends troops to bolster NATO Kosovo forceBrussels (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 Romania on Tuesday said it was sending some 100 troops to bolster NATO's peacekeeping force in Kosovo after mounting tensions with Serbia. ... more 
Trial of disgraced crypto star Bankman-Fried beginsNew York (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of one of cryptocurrency's biggest exchanges, began Tuesday with a jury set to determine if he committed massive fraud by stealing billions of dollars from clients. ... more 
In 'dysfunctional' world, who deserves Nobel Peace Prize?Oslo (AFP) Oct 4, 2023 With war in Ukraine, coups in Africa and flaring geopolitical tensions, who in our "dysfunctional" global family, to use the words of the UN secretary general, could win this year's Nobel Peace Prize? ... more |
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Not so black and white? Panda fibs fuel anti-US vibe in ChinaWashington (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 Chomping peacefully on a fruitsicle cake in her grassy Washington zoo enclosure Mei Xiang is blissfully unaware that she and a handful of other cute pandas are at the center of a ferocious misinformation campaign driving anti-US sentiment in China. ... more  
Eutelsat and OneWeb combination world's first GEO-LEO OperatorParis, France (SPX) Oct 01, 2023 Eutelsat Communications SA (Euronext Paris: ETL) has announced the completion of its all-share combination with OneWeb, the global low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications network, following t ... more 
US aid cuts would be 'devastating' for Ukraine soldiers: expertsWashington (AFP) Oct 3, 2023 Ukraine's troops would soon run short of essential ammunition and equipment if Republican hardliners succeed in stopping US military aid, undermining operations on the ground and reducing their ability to defend against Russian strikes, experts say. ... more 
EU ministers gather in Kyiv for talks on Ukraine support amid funding fight in USWashington DC (UPI) Oct 2, 2023 Foreign ministers from the European Union gathered in Kyiv Monday for an informal summit that aimed to demonstrate the bloc's support for Ukraine as additional funding from the U.S. to fight Russia appeared increasingly uncertain. ... more |
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