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August 12, 2011
WAR REPORT
US urges China, Russia, India action on Syria
Washington (AFP) Aug 11, 2011
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday urged China, India and Russia to step up pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to curtail his government's brutal crackdown on protests. In an interview with CBS News, Clinton suggested that China and India impose energy sanctions on Syria while she urged Russia to stop selling arms to Damascus, which has been a customer for decades from Moscow. "What we really need to do to put the pressure on Assad is to sanction the oil and gas industry ... read more

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Japan calls for China to explain aircraft carrier
Japan's defence minister called on China Friday to explain why it needs an aircraft carrier, after Beijing sparked increased concerns over its military expansion by starting sea trials for the vessel. ... more
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NUKEWARS

S. Korean navy rescues North fishermen: military
The South Korean navy has rescued a group of North Koreans after two fishing boats were found sinking near the disputed Yellow Sea border, a military spokesman said Friday. ... more
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NUKEWARS

Activists launch leaflets across N. Korea border
South Korean activists on Friday launched helium balloons across the North's border carrying millions of leaflets calling for the overthrow of leader Kim Jong-Il. ... more
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THE STANS

Afghan bomb kills five US troops
Five American soldiers were killed by a bomb in Afghanistan Thursday, as the Taliban rejected claims that the fighters who shot down a US helicopter last week had perished in a NATO air strike. ... more
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IRAQ WARS

Three dead in Iraq, spate of bombs hit Baghdad
Twin bomb attacks in western Iraq killed three people Thursday evening while a string of four explosions in Baghdad wounded 10 others, security and medical officials said. ... more
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WAR REPORT

Kadhafi unable to launch offensive: NATO commander
Forces loyal to Moamer Kadhafi are no longer able to launch a credible military offensive, NATO's top Libya commander told AFP Thursday, as rebels look to gain momentum in overthrowing the strongman. ... more
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Namibia orders EC-145 helicopter
Namibia's Ministry of Safety and Security has ordered a Eurocopter EC145 to expand the capabilities and reach of the Namibia police's air wing, the company announced. ... more
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Arabs to urge yes vote on Palestinian UN bid
A delegation of Arab foreign ministers will urge permanent members of the Security Council next week to vote for Palestinian UN membership, a top Palestinian official said Thursday. ... more
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THE STANS

US drone war kills up to 168 children in Pakistan: report
America's covert drone war on Al-Qaeda and the Taliban has killed up to 168 children in Pakistan over the last seven years, according to an independent study released Thursday. ... more
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MILTECH

Electronic skin tattoo has medical, gaming, spy uses
A hair-thin electronic patch that adheres to the skin like a temporary tattoo could transform medical sensing, computer gaming and even spy operations, according to a US study published Thursday. ... more
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Thales New Zealand sounds out suppliers
Thales New Zealand had what it called an "industry engagement day" with local businesses from marine and naval industry groups interested in frigate upgrade contracts. ... more
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CYBER WARS

Taiwan police probe China hacking claims
Taiwan's police said Thursday they were investigating claims by the main opposition party that hackers backed by the Chinese state were stealing information related to its presidential campaign. ... more
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China aircraft carrier should handle disputes: report
A news website run by China's defence ministry said Thursday the nation's aircraft carrier should handle territorial disputes, despite government assurances the vessel posed no threat to its neighbours. ... more
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THE STANS

Five NATO troops killed in Afghanistan bomb attack
A bomb attack on Thursday killed five NATO troops in southern Afghanistan, the main battleground with the Taliban, the US-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said. ... more
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NUKEWARS

Military boot camps lure S. Korea teens, families
They rappel off an 11-metre (36 foot) height in seconds, run with an open parachute strapped to their shoulders, march with a heavy pack and brave a gas-filled chamber. ... 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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MISSILE NEWS

Raytheon Joint Standoff Weapon C-1 Completes First Free-Flight Test
The U.S. Navy completed the first free-flight test of Raytheon's Joint Standoff Weapon C-1, bringing the world's only net-enabled standoff weapon with moving maritime target capability closer to ini ... more
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US Air Force Completes Developmental Testing of Raytheon Laser-Guided Maverick
The U.S. Air Force completed developmental testing (DT) of Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) AGM-65 E2/L, the newest variant of the combat-proven laser-guided Maverick missile, clearing the way for the ... more
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Lockheed Martin To Support Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System
Lockheed Martin will continue to maintain the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS), a critical system that integrates the launch hardware and software to provide weapon control for varia ... more
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MISSILE NEWS

Lockheed Martin's GMLRS+ Completes Successful Test Flight of Long-Range Motor
Lockheed Martin's new Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Plus (GMLRS+) extended-range rocket successfully completed a 120-kilometer mission at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., an improvement in ra ... more
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TERROR WARS

Brazil seeks firmer grip on favelas
Brazil plans to clean up its notorious favela slum dwellings in Rio de Janeiro and other cities as part of a major security augmentation program before the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. ... more
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TERROR WARS

US lawmaker wants probe of Bin Laden film project
A Republican lawmaker accused the Obama administration Wednesday of jeopardizing national security by cooperating with a Hollywood film project on the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. ... more
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TERROR WARS

U.S. steps up Obama's secret war in Yemen
Three days after U.S. Navy SEALs assassinated Osama bin Laden in May, the Americans mounted a major air operation in Yemen to kill a U.S.-born Muslim cleric they've branded one of al-Qaida's most dangerous leaders. ... more
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UAV NEWS

Israel deploys UAVs to monitor gas fields
Israel's air force has deployed aerial drones to keep watch on the country's disputed offshore gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean after Hezbollah threatened to target Israel's energy facilities if it tried to "steal Lebanon's resources from Lebanese waters." ... 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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Indra, AgustaWestland partner
Spanish information Technology company Indra is working with AgustaWestland for the design and development of aircrew training equipment. ... more
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Outside View: Day of infamy
The United States has endured and suffered through days of triumph and tragedy. Among the latter have been the stock market crashes of Sept. 28-29, 1929; Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941; John Kennedy's assassination on Nov. 22, 1963; and, of course, Sept. 11, 2001, which needs no elaboration. ... more
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FLOATING STEEL

China's first aircraft carrier makes maiden trip
China's first aircraft carrier embarked on its inaugural sea trial Wednesday, Beijing said, prompting the United States to call for an explanation amid concerns about the nation's military expansion. ... more
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NUKEWARS

N. Korea twice fires shells near border: Seoul
North Korea twice fired shells near the flashpoint Yellow Sea border with South Korea Wednesday, prompting warning shots from the South's marines in response, Seoul's military said. ... more
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IRAQ WARS

Iraq's Sadr says Iran will not hand over militant
Radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said on Wednesday that Iran has refused to hand over a militant known as the "Shiite Zarqawi," a former commander in his militia, to face justice in Iraq. ... more
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THE STANS

NATO troops kill Afghan police: Afghans
Afghan authorities on Wednesday accused NATO troops of killing four policemen by accident in one of the most dangerous Taliban strongholds in the south. ... more
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THE STANS

Taliban who downed US helicopter killed: general
Taliban insurgents who shot down a US Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan, leaving 30 American troops dead, have been hunted down and killed in an air strike, a US commander said Wednesday. ... more
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WAR REPORT

Liberia seizes 'worrisome' amount of arms, ammunition
Liberia has seized a "worrisome" amount of arms and ammunition in the south of the country near the border with Ivory Coast, an official told a press conference Wednesday. ... more
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