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New laser weaponry being developed at Boeing has dealt a telling blow to airborne aircraft -- all of them unmanned -- in successful tests that take military laser technology a few steps closer to assuming a key role in future conflicts. Laser weapons are seen by industry analysts as a major step toward a more effective -- and more cost-effective -- deterrent to enemy threats from the ... read more 
Washington (AFP) Nov 19, 2009A report to the US Congress on Thursday voiced concern about Hong Kong's export controls, fearing that mainland China could use the territory to import sensitive technology. The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, in its annual wide-ranging report to advise Congress, also said Beijing has been "chipping away" at the special status of Hong Kong since its 1997 handover by Britain ... 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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Seoul (AFP) Nov 20, 2009President Barack Obama announced Thursday a US envoy would visit North Korea early next month, as he joined South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak in urging the communist state back to nuclear talks. But differences remained between the two leaders on a lucrative free trade pact which is awaiting ratification by a reluctant US Congress, though Lee offered to ease the anxiety of beleaguered US ... more  
New Delhi (UPI) Nov 19, 2009 As India's only aircraft carrier reaches the age of 50, there are reports the country is considering buying a yet-to-be-built British carrier. The unconfirmed reports of a British purchase come as the military is losing patience waiting for its second aircraft carrier, the Admiral Gorshkov, to arrive from Russia now in 2012. The Indian navy's sole carrier INS Viraat with its crew ... more 
Manila (AFP) Nov 19, 2009Iran said Thursday it was open to more talks but offered no concessions after rejecting a Western proposal for it to send most of its stocks of low-enriched uranium abroad in return for nuclear fuel. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, speaking to reporters at the end of an overnight visit to the Philippines, also dismissed the prospects of more sanctions even as US President Barack Obama ... more |
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Brussels (AFP) Nov 19, 2009Major world powers are to meet in Brussels on Friday to discuss Iran's rejection of a nuclear fuel deal, a top EU official said, after US President Barack Obama warned of "consequences" for Tehran. Iran, meanwhile, hit out at the United States amid mixed signals from world powers and an apparent new deadlock in efforts to allay Western concerns over Tehran's nuclear programme. "Tomorrow ... more  
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 20, 2009The foreign ministers of Japan and China agreed Thursday to advance political and military exchanges in a bid to foster mutual trust, a Japanese diplomat said. Japan's Katsuya Okada and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi also reiterated their shared resolve to press North Korea to stop its nuclear programmes, to tackle climate change and to boost economic cooperation, he said. ... more  
Beijing (AFP) Nov 19, 2009Although US President Barack Obama raised the thorny issue of human rights during his first visit to China this week, he left many political dissidents -- those who were not locked up -- disappointed. Obama spoke about his belief in "universal rights" during a town hall meeting with Chinese youth in Shanghai on Monday and again Tuesday at a press conference with President Hu Jintao, but ... more |
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