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Israel behind killing of Iranian scientist -- reportBerlin (AFP) Aug 2, 2011 The Israeli secret service Mossad was responsible for the assassination last month of an Iranian scientist in Tehran, Germany's Spiegel Online news website reported. The killing of Dariush Rezaei-Nejad was "the first serious action taken by the new Mossad chief Tamir Pardo," according to an unidentified Israeli intelligence source quoted by Spiegel Online. Iranian press reports said Rezaei-Nejad was shot five times by unknown assailants as he and his wife were waiting for their child in front of ... read more |
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  Iraq to open talks with US on training mission Iraq will open talks with Washington over a military training mission to last beyond a 2011 pullout deadline, Baghdad's Foreign Minister said on Wednesday, after months of US appeals for a decision. ... more | .. |
 Ban sees US-N. Korea differences in nuke talks: report The United States and North Korea remain far apart after exploratory talks on Pyongyang's nuclear disarmament but both sides are trying to narrow the gap, the United Nations chief was quoted as saying. ... more | .. |
  UN, US targets of major cyber spying campaign: report Over 70 organizations including the United Nations and major US defense groups have been targets of a global cyber spying effort, according to security firm McAfee, with analysts pointing to China as the culprit, the Washington Post said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
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  Algerian navy orders vessel from Italy Italy's Orizzonte Sistemi Navali has received a contract from Algeria's Ministry of Defense to construct a landing and logistical support vessel. ... more | .. |
  Beijing cracks down in Uighur region The head of the regional Xinjiang communist party ordered a crackdown by police on suspicious activities including religious ceremonies after a weekend of deadly violence. ... more | .. |
  Germany fears Norway massacre copycats Last month's attacks by a right-wing extremist in Norway could inspire copycat killings by anti-Islamic zealots, a top German security official says. ... more | .. |
  Palestinian envoy urges US not to veto UN bid A top Palestinian envoy said she has tried in vain to persuade the Obama administration not to veto a Palestinian bid next month for UN membership of a state on the 1967 lines. ... more |
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ATLAS bolsters radio frequency network through new HawkEye 360 alliance
Mobix Labs Secures Defense Funding to Advance SATCOM SoC Innovation
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  Debt deal has little effect on Pentagon -- for now The deal to avert a US debt default should have little effect on the Pentagon's huge budget in the short term, but leaves the door open to sharp cuts that could force a strategy overhaul, experts say. ... more | .. |
Top US officer pushes for troop decision in Iraq Iraq must decide on the future of the US troop presence in the country as soon as possible and include provisions on immunity for American soldiers, the top US military officer said in Baghdad on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
NATO asks more troops for Kosovo NATO said Tuesday it asked for more troops in Kosovo days after a trade row with Serbia sparked deadly violence, an apparent signal that it will not allow the situation to deteriorate. ... more | .. |
Japan warns of China's growing naval muscle Japan voiced concern Tuesday over China's growing assertiveness and widening naval reach in nearby waters and the Pacific and over what it called the "opaqueness" of Beijing's military budget. ... more |
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China backs N. Korea call for early nuclear talks China on Tuesday backed calls by North Korea for an early resumption of six-party denuclearisation talks, saying it was "in the common interests" of all the countries involved. ... more | .. |
US seeks Mideast progress, mum on Netanyahu The United States said Tuesday it was in negotiations to break the impasse in Middle East peace talks, amid reports that Israel was ready to work with proposals by President Barack Obama. ... more | .. |
Moldova, Azerbaijan pledge cooperation The Eastern European nation of Moldova says it is seeking to participate in Azeri energy projects to supply Europe with natural gas. ... more | .. |
 India given choice to pioneer naval Typhoon jet In anticipation of winning the Indian Air Force's $10.4 billion tender for 126 combat jets, European consortium EADS has offered India a choice to pioneer a project for a naval version of the Eurofi ... more |
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Fresh quake barrage hits Greek island Santorini
Pain, anger as Turkey marks two years since quake disaster
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  Lockheed Martin to Implement Energy Efficient Data Center Consolidation for DoE Lockheed Martin is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to increase energy efficiency through data center consolidation and information technology enhancements for the DOE complex. ... more | .. |
 Elbit Systems Awarded an Israeli Ministry of Defense Follow-on Order for the Digital Army Program Elbit Systems Ltd. has announced that it was awarded a $40 million order by the Israel Ministry of Defense (MOD) for the follow- on Digital Army Program (DAP). The total value of this phase of ... more | .. |
 U.S. soldier charged for planned attack A U.S. soldier who allegedly planned a bombing and shooting attack on troops from Fort Hood, Texas, has been charged in U.S. District Court. ... more | .. |
 Argentina eyes nuclear-powered sub project Argentina says it is developing a nuclear-powered submarine for its navy but won't arm it with nuclear weapons, opting instead for a conventional arsenal. ... more |
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 Norway withdraws fighter jets from Libya mission: military Norway on Monday withdrew as planned its final four F-16 fighter jets that have been taking part in the NATO-led mission over Libya, the Norwegian military said. ... more | .. |
S. Korea blocks N. Korean tour website A British-run travel agency which specialises in tours to North Korea disclosed Monday that South Korea was blocking its website because of alleged pro-Pyongyang material. ... more | .. |
 Clashes as Egypt army dismantles Tahrir tents Egyptian armed forces and riot police moved into Cairo's Tahrir Square on Monday to disperse several dozen protesters who refused to leave the area after most groups had suspended a sit-in. ... more | .. |
  Locke sworn in as new US ambassador to China Gary Locke on Monday formally resigned as US commerce secretary and became the new US ambassador China, promising to reap benefits from a difficult and sensitive US-China relationship. ... more |
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MIT engineers help multirobot systems stay in the safety zone
Scientists' conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris
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N. Korea wants early six-party nuclear talks North Korea said Monday it wanted an early resumption of six-party nuclear negotiations following "constructive" talks with the United States last week. ... more | .. |
 Hope springs eternal for veteran Israeli peacenik For Uri Avnery, seen by some as the backbone of Israel's dwindling peace movement, hope for peace with the Palestinians springs eternal, despite stalled talks and the rising power of the Israeli right wing. ... more | .. |
Suspected LulzSec spokesman in British court An 18-year-old British man arrested on suspicion of being a spokesman for hacking groups LulzSec and Anonymous was granted bail when he appeared in a London court on Monday. ... more | .. |
 US drone strike kills four militants in NW Pakistan A US drone strike targeting a vehicle in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt near the Afghan border killed at least four militants on Monday, local security officials said. ... more |
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 China blames unrest on Pakistan-trained 'terrorists' China on Monday blamed Muslim separatist "terrorists" trained in neighbouring Pakistan for an outbreak of deadly violence and imposed heavy security in a bid to prevent further unrest. ... more | .. |
US, Iraq to discuss fighter jet deal: Pentagon An Iraqi delegation will visit the United States this month to discuss the purchase of 18 fighter jets, a Pentagon spokesman said Monday. ... more | .. |
 Lockheed Martin Awarded $72M to Help TSA Upgrade and Install New Airport Security Equipment Lockheed Martin has been awarded two regional task orders totalling $72 million to help TSA integrate and deploy new passenger screening and security equipment at airports across the east and centra ... more | .. |
 Venezuela's Chavez slams Libya rebel 'terrorists' Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Monday slammed Libyan rebels as "terrorists" and called on other countries to cut ties with the opposition council opposing Moamer Kadhafi's regime. ... more |
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