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Swords and Shields: Iran's missile allies Washington (UPI) Oct 3, 2008 
Attempts to thwart Iran's missile ambitions are hampered by the fact that Tehran is being backed by Russia and China. These powers are actually partners in the Iranian ballistic missile and space programs, which they view as both geopolitically desirable -- to dilute U.S. influence -- and lucrative. It is likely that Iran's Explorer-1 rocket is the result of the country's advanced balli ... read moreGetting Strategic Balance In The Mideast With A Big Stick 
Jerusalem (AFP) Oct 5, 2008Visiting French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner warned that Israel would strike archfoe Iran before it was able to develop nuclear weapons, in comments published on Sunday. "I honestly don't believe (a nuclear weapon) will give any immunity to Iran," Kouchner said in an interview conducted in English with Israel's Haaretz newspaper during a two-day visit to the region. "First, because ... more
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Fatal Ukrainian drone barrage on Russia hits oil refinery
Ukrainian drone barrage on Russia kills two, hits oil refinery North Korea's Kim vows nuclear programme to continue: state media North Korea's Kim vows nuclear programme to continue: KCNA Doomsday clock ticks one second, closest ever to midnight China wants to see US, Russian nuclear disarmament efforts before talks Iran says US should win back Tehran's trust for nuclear talks UK govt accused of renaming submarine to avoid offending France Iran diplomat says no contact with US since Trump's return Lights out for French solar panel maker 
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Turkish army accuses Iraqi Kurds of aiding rebels
Ankara (AFP) Oct 5, 2008The Turkish military Sunday accused Iraqi Kurds of aiding separatist Turkish Kurdish rebels taking refuge in their autonomous region in neighbouring northern Iraq. "We have no support at all from the northern Iraqi administration (against the rebels). Let aside any support, they are providing (the rebels with) infrastructural capabilites such as hospitals and roads," General Hasan Igsiz, the ... more Iran to enrich uranium even if fuel supply guaranteed: FM 
Tehran (AFP) Oct 5, 2008Iran will continue with uranium enrichment, the focus of international fears about its nuclear programme, even if the country is promised supplies of nuclear reactor fuel, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Sunday. Iran's "unchangeable policy is to be self-sufficient in fuel production for (nuclear) plants," Mottaki told reporters. "We are determined to continue peaceful nuclear wor ... more British commander expects no clear Afghan victory: report 
London (AFP) Oct 5, 2008Britain's top military commander in Afghanistan said in an interview Sunday the public should not expect "decisive military victory" there, only the reduction of the insurgency to manageable levels. Brigadier Mark Carleton-Smith, commander of 16 Air Assault Brigade, which has just completed its second tour in Afghanistan, told the Sunday Times that people should "lower their expectations" ... more  |
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Analysis: NATO's troubled renaissance
Brussels (UPI) Oct 3, 2008 When the outgoing NATO chief paid a visit to London, joining a meeting of the alliance's defense ministers, he was keen to emphasize that the 60-year-old military alliance is fundamentally sound. But few people are inclined to believe Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. For beneath the surface, away from the cameras and autocues, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is in a strategic funk. ... more US close to security deal with Iraq: Negroponte 
Arbil, Iraq (AFP) Oct 4, 2008US and Iraqi officials are "very close" to an agreement on a controversial security pact that would decide the future of US forces in Iraq, US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte said here on Saturday. "Negotiations are still on and there are very few issues still pending," Negroponte told reporters in Arbil after meeting Massud Barzani, the president of the northern Kurdish administra ... more Russia Eyes New Customers For Iskander E Missile 
Washington (UPI) Oct 3, 2008 A surprising number of countries, including some with warm ties to the United States, are interested in buying Russia's short-range but formidable Iskander-E ballistic missile. A senior executive of Rosoboronexport, the coordinating Russian arms exporting agency, stated Wednesday that Kuwait, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates - all traditional U.S. allies - were interested in ... more Dogs of War: The last contractor 
Washington (UPI) Oct 3, 2008 Just as private contractors were part of the buildup of forces in Iraq, from the very beginning of the war to today, they are also figuring to be a prominent part of the eventual withdrawal. A recent report finds that the success of the eventual withdrawal from Iraq -- or "reposturing effort," as it is called -- will depend on having clearer guidance and plans for reposturing of contrac ... more |
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