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Little hope of Iran nuclear talks any time soon: diplomatsBrussels (AFP) Oct 24, 2011 EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has urged Iran to reassure the world about the nature of its nuclear drive but there is little hope talks will resume any time soon, diplomats said Monday. Replying to a letter from Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Saeed Jalili, Ashton called on Tehran to "demonstrate its willingness" to address international concerns, without pre-conditions, her spokeswoman told AFP. The European Union's chief diplomat also asked Iran to "engage seriously in meaningful d ... read more |
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  200 rebels killed or captured in Afghanistan: NATO NATO said Monday that about 200 Taliban-linked militants had been killed or captured in major military operations along Afghanistan's troubled eastern border with Pakistan. ... more | .. |
  Panetta says US committed to being Pacific power US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta arrived in Japan on Monday hoping to persuade Tokyo to relocate a military base which Washington says is vital to its role as a Pacific power. ... more | .. |
 NKorea, US negotiators begin nuclear talks in Geneva North Korean and US negotiators met on Monday for direct talks aimed at reviving long-stalled nuclear disarmament negotiations. ... more | .. |
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 Turkey-Kurdistan econ ties strong despite conflict Turkey is battling Kurdish rebels with bases in Iraqi Kurdistan, but with billions of dollars in trade and hundreds of Turkish companies here, the region's economic links with Turkey are strong. ... more | .. |
  First air strikes on Philippine rebels since 2008 The Philippines on Monday launched its first air strikes in three years against Muslim rebels in the restless south, after a series of attacks that left 35 people dead, the military said. ... more | .. |
  US police training lacks Iraq backing: watchdog The US programme to train Iraqi police lacks sufficient focus and the support of top Baghdad officials, risking turning it into a "bottomless pit" of American money, a watchdog said on Monday. ... more | .. |
  Japan cyberattackers may have military info: report Information on military aircraft and nuclear power plants may have been stolen in a series of cyberattacks on Japanese defence contractor Mitsubishi Heavy, a report said Monday. ... more |
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 Israel army dismisses officer over Palestinian death The Israeli military said on Monday it had dismissed from command an officer implicated in the death of a Palestinian in the West Bank last month. ... more | .. |
  Boeing Completes Delivery of RAAF Super Hornets Ahead of Schedule Four new Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Super Hornet fleet at RAAF Base Amberley, completing delivery of all 24 RAAF Super Hornets ahead of contract schedu ... more | .. |
 US Army and LockMart Demonstrate Multi-Sensor Situational Awareness Technology Lockheed Martin was selected by the U.S. Army's Research Development And Engineering Command, Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (RDECOM CERDEC) Night Vision and ... more | .. |
  Bomb blast hits Nigerian patrol in restive city A roadside bomb hit a military patrol vehicle Sunday in the troubled northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri where attacks by suspected Islamists have killed dozens, residents said. ... more |
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 EU threatens Iran with new sanctions over nuclear drive The European Union warned Iran on Sunday that it risks new sanctions if it fails to return to international talks aimed at easing concerns about its disputed nuclear programme. ... more | .. |
 Kenya bombs Shebab targets in Somalia Kenya warplanes targeted the Shebab-held Somali port city of Kismayo on Sunday as troops advanced on the insurgents and the US warned of an imminent threat of attack on foreigners in Kenya. ... more | .. |
 Clinton warns Iran not to 'miscalculate' over Iraq Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Iran on Sunday not to "miscalculate" in Iraq, saying the US military presence in the region would remain strong after the withdrawal of all American combat forces at the end of the year. ... more | .. |
  Panetta praises China response to Taiwan arms sale US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta on Sunday praised China for what he said was a restrained response to an arms sale to Taiwan, saying he hoped for improved military cooperation with Beijing. ... more |
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Quantum factors elevate plant energy transport efficiency
Small temperature rise could triple Earth heat hazard
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 Top China official visits N.Korea amid talk hopes The man widely expected to be China's next premier arrived in North Korea Sunday, amid hopes for progress on restarting six-nation talks on the North's nuclear disarmament, state media said. ... more | .. |
 NATO hails 'great victory' of Libyan people NATO's chief urged Libyans on Sunday to put aside their differences and build a new Libya after their "great victory" over Moamer Kadhafi's dictatorship. ... more | .. |
 Panetta backs developing military ties with Indonesia US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said Sunday that Washington will continue to develop military ties with Indonesia but keep a watchful eye on rights abuses, after over a decade of suspended cooperation. ... more | .. |
 Iran influence high as US forces leave Iraq With the US moving to withdraw its remaining 39,000 troops from Iraq, the influence of its nemesis Iran in the corridors of power in Baghdad and beyond remains strong and could still rise, analysts say. ... more |
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 US-NKorea talks seen heading off 'dangerous' Pyongyang moves The United States and North Korea will meet in Geneva on Monday for their second round of direct talks aimed at reviving long-stalled nuclear disarmament negotiations. ... more | .. |
 Taiwan president's China peace plan triggers fury A call by Taiwan's president for a peace treaty with China, made as he campaigns for re-election, has drawn a stormy response and may fail to either win votes or curry favour with Beijing, analysts say. ... more | .. |
US to pull out troops from Iraq by end-2011 US President Barack Obama said all American troops will leave Iraq by the end of the year, ending a long war which cleaved deep political divides and estranged the United States from its allies. ... more | .. |
 US seeks to increase flow of military goods via Uzbekistan The United States is trying to increase the flow of non-lethal supplies to US troops in Afghanistan via Uzbekistan as it may not always be able to count on the Pakistan route, a US official said Saturday. ... more |
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Rubio in Costa Rica as he seeks to curb China influence; Panama lawsuit would axe HK canal concession
New Belgian government ditches nuclear power exit plan
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 Mauritanian army 'kills Qaeda chief in Mali' Mauritanian forces killed a top official of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) during an air raid into Malian territory, a Mauritanian security source said Friday. ... more | .. |
NORAD intercepts two planes near US capital US Air Force fighter jets intercepted two civilian planes flying in restricted airspace near Washington in separate incidents Saturday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said. ... more | .. |
US, N. Korea agree on war remains searches The United States said Friday it reached a deal with North Korea to resume searches for remains of Americans killed in the Korean War, after a six-year break in one of the enemy nations' only means of contact. ... more | .. |
Panetta heads to Asia with focus on N.Korea US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta embarks Sunday on a tour of Asia to take the pulse of key allies as Washington prepares for rare direct talks with North Korea over its nuclear program. ... more |
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 Gadhafi's death opens Libya to infighting The pursuit of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi kept Libyan rebels together under the NATO-backed National Transitional Council flag but his death opens the way for a much-delayed power struggle within the disparate coalition now ruling Libya. ... more | .. |
US to 'negotiate' training force in Iraq: Panetta The United States will negotiate with the Baghdad government after the end of 2011 about basing an US troop training contingent in Iraq, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Friday. ... more | .. |
 NATO plans to end Libya mission October 31 NATO announced plans Friday to end its seven-month mission in Libya on October 31 but will issue a formal decision next week after consulting the United Nations and Libya's interim authorities. ... more | .. |
 Supacat announces Australian partners Supacat has finalized its Australian partner companies and management structure for its bid to provide the army with a light patrol vehicle. ... more |
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