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Kalashnikov turns 89, a 'happy man' for creating AK-47 Moscow (AFP) Nov 10, 2008 
Legendary former Russian general Mikhail Kalashnikov, who celebrated his 89th birthday on Monday, said he was a "truly happy man" for having created the iconic assault rifle bearing his name. "I think I am a truly happy man. I created a weapon for the defence of my country and it continues to serve this cause and develop," Kalashnikov was quoted as saying by the Ria Novosti news agency. ... read moreFrance trumpets EU defences, key plank for NATO future 
Brussels (AFP) Nov 10, 2008French Defence Minister Herve Morin trumpeted Monday new progress made in boosting the European Union's military capacities, a key condition for France to fully reintegrate into NATO. "I can say, that as of November 10... we have already made substantial and considerable progress, probably as much as we have seen in 10 years," he said, after hosting EU defence talks in Brussels. He said ... 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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Iraq's cabinet expected to meet on US pact as deadline looms
Baghdad (AFP) Nov 10, 2008Iraq's cabinet is expected to meet in Baghdad on Tuesday to discuss a military accord that will govern the presence of American troops in Iraq beyond 2008, a minister said on Monday. Baghdad and Washington are racing to frame the terms of the contentious deal ahead of the expiry of the UN mandate on December 31. Despite the looming deadline there was still uncertainty that the draft ... more NKorea ready to improve ties with US: pro-Pyongyang newspaper 
Seoul (AFP) Nov 10, 2008North Korea is ready to improve relations with the United States if incoming president Barack Obama takes a friendly approach towards the communist country, a pro-Pyongyang newspaper said Monday. "If the United States changes, the DPRK (North Korea) will respond to it, and the establishment of new relations is fully possible," the Chosun Sinbo newspaper, published by pro-Pyongyang residents ... more Taiwan ruling party worried about future China visits 
Taipei (AFP) Nov 10, 2008Taiwan's ruling party expressed concern Monday amid reports that Chinese officials could cancel planned trips to the island following recent violent protests against the visits of two Beijing envoys. President Ma Ying-jeou's Kuomintang (KMT) said it feared Chinese officials would be reluctant to visit Taiwan, after the clashes and scuffles surrounding trips by China's top two negotiators on ... more  |
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US military conducts a dozen secret strikes in four years: report
Washington (AFP) Nov 10, 2008US special forces have conducted nearly a dozen secret operations against Al-Qaeda in Syria, Pakistan and other countries under a broad 2004 mandate approved by President George W. Bush, The New York Times reported Monday. Neither the White House nor the Pentagon disputed the story, which cited senior US officials as sources. The Pentagon would not comment on the specifics of the report ... more The changing role of Europe's military 
Washington (UPI) Nov 10, 2008 The role of Europe's military has changed greatly since the end of World War II. The armies of the Old Continent, which for centuries trained to defend against neighbors or regional empires, have been transforming and adapting to a new environment of peace within the European Union. Indeed, the idea behind the creation of the European Union was to bind the economies of Europe in such ... more Turkey shells Kurdish positions in north Iraq: guard 
Sulaimaniyah, Iraq (AFP) Nov 10, 2008Turkish armed forces shelled Kurdish guerrilla strongholds in northern Iraq for an hour and a half Monday, according to an official with the Iraqi border guard. The official, who asked not to be named, said the bombardment took place north of the town of Dohuk near the border between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm (1330 and 1500 GMT). There there was no word yet on casualties. The official added ... more US And Russia Conduct Secret Research On New Nukes 
Moscow (UPI) Nov 10, 2008 There is a big difference between Russia and the United States in their nuclear testing policies. In 1996, Russia signed the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, ratifying it in 2000, while the United States rejected the CTBT and signed, ratified and has been observing only the 1963 Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapon Tests in the Atmosphere, in Outer Space and Under Water. Legally ... more |
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