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Boeing and the U.S. Air Force on Sept. 19 damaged a moving ground vehicle from the air using the Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) aircraft, completing ATL's first air-to-ground, high-power laser engagement of a mobile target. During the test, the C-130H aircraft took off from Kirtland Air Force Base near Albuquerque and fired a high-power chemical laser through its beam control system while ... read more 
New Delhi (UPI) Oct 13, 2009 In quick succession, India test-fired short-range ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The two advanced versions of the Prithvi-II surface-to-surface ballistic missiles have a range of up to 217 miles. They were launched from Chandur in the east state of Orissa into the Bay of Negal. "The two P-II missiles, which can carry 500kg warheads were successfully ... more
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Nuclear monitor defends Ukraine plant visit via Russia-controlled territory
Iran's former top diplomat Zarif resigns from VP post Italy breaks 'taboo' with push to revive nuclear North Korea held 'strategic cruise missile' launch drill this week: state media Iran slams Israel threats as 'outrageous' after Israeli FM warns of 'military option' A French-UK nuclear umbrella for Europe? Not likely, say analysts Iran significantly increased stocks of highly enriched uranium: IAEA Bangladesh calls for continued Russian nuclear collaboration Iran denounces new US sanctions as 'sign of hostility' Iran rules out 'direct talks' with US on nuclear issue 
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Sanaa, Yemen (UPI) Oct 13, 2009 The government's war against Shiite tribal rebels, who Sanaa claims are backed by Iran, drags on in a savage stalemate that may be widening with the reported involvement of fighters from Hezbollah, Tehran's Lebanese proxy. Claims by the government that it is beating the rebels in the mountains of Saada province along the border with Saudi Arabia are wearing a little thin as the fighting ... more 
Seoul (AFP) Oct 13, 2009South Korea accused North Korea Tuesday of flouting a United Nations ban with its latest short-range missile tests, amid reports the communist state is planning more launches. The North Monday launched five missiles off its east coast despite making a series of peace overtures to the United States and South Korea in recent weeks. Analysts said they could be part of routine exercises, but ... more  
Prague (AFP) Oct 13, 2009Czech President Vaclav Klaus, the last hold-out against the Lisbon Treaty, is a proud eurospectic who has a history of baiting Brussels and refuses to fly the EU flag over his perch in Prague Castle. The 68-year-old, accused by his opponents of helping to scupper the country's presidency of the European Union earlier this year, was on familiar territory last week when he said the treaty ... more |
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Seoul (AFP) Oct 13, 2009North Korea agreed Tuesday to hold talks with South Korea this week, apparently signalling a wish for better relations a day after it test-fired short-range missiles. Pyongyang accepted Seoul's request for talks on flood prevention on Wednesday and discussions on humanitarian issues including family reunions on Friday, Seoul's unification ministry said in a statement. It comes after the ... more  
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (UPI) Oct 13, 2009 British defense giant BAE Systems, locked in a legal battle with Britain's Serious Fraud Office over arms sales to Africa, has won a contract with Saudi Arabia to service 72 Typhoon strike jets it is buying from Eurofighter. The three-year contract, which includes training Saudi pilots and technicians in the United Kingdom, could be worth as much as $800 million. The Saudi deal ... more 
Moscow (AFP) Oct 13, 2009Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Tuesday presented a united front with Russia on the nuclear showdown with Iran but Moscow stopped short of backing US calls for sanctions if diplomacy fails. On her first trip to Russia as chief US diplomat, Clinton praised Moscow for its "extremely cooperative" behaviour in the standoff over Iran's programme, which Western nations fear hides a drive to ... more |
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