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U.S. mulls Iran strike systems for IsraelTel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Mar 7, 2012 U.S. President Barack Obama's administration is reportedly considering an urgent request by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for GBU-28 bunker buster bombs and tanker aircraft that would be used in any Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. The Israeli air force's lack of the systems is widely seen as a major impediment to Netanyahu ordering airstrikes aimed at slowing the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, which Netanyahu sees as an existential threat to his tiny country. ... read more |
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  China tells US committed to 'peaceful development' China's foreign minister said Wednesday that the growing Asian power was committed to peaceful development as he warned the United States not to cause "setbacks" in relations over Tibet and Taiwan. ... more | .. |
  Alcoa shipbuilding techniques save costs Aluminum producer Alcoa, Inc. will see its advanced shipbuilding techniques paying off in an initial $2.1 million U.S. Navy contract. ... more | .. |
  Commentary: Is Syria 2011 Spain 1936? Is Syria's civil war a prelude to a larger Mideast conflict that would involve Israel, Iran, the Arab Gulf countries minus Oman (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain) and Israel? ... more | .. |
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 Israeli attack would only delay Iran's nuclear plans: expert An Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities would only set back Tehran's programme by a couple of years, the head of a respected London-based think-tank said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  17 killed in Iraq attacks Attacks in Iraq killed 17 people on Wednesday, including 14 who died in twin bombings in the northern town of Tal Afar, just weeks before the country is due to host a landmark Arab summit. ... more | .. |
 US weighs 'non-lethal' aid to Syria's rebels Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday the United States is looking at delivering radios or other non-lethal aid to Syria's rebel forces but warned of the risks of military action against President Bashar al-Assad's regime without international consensus or a unified opposition. ... more | .. |
  Six British soldiers killed in Afghan blast Six British soldiers were killed when a massive explosion hit their armoured vehicle in Afghanistan, the military said Wednesday, taking the British toll in the war against Taliban insurgents to more than 400. ... more |
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Caltech takes first steps toward lightsails that could reach distant star systems
Fifth H-3 rocket successfully launches Michibiki No. 6 satellite
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 UN humanitarian chief enters Syria's battered Baba Amr UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos entered the battered Homs neighbourhood of Baba Amr on Wednesday along with a team from the Syrian Red Crescent, as efforts continued apace to bring an end to a year of deadly violence in the country. ... more | .. |
 Outside View: Why wars are won Last week's column explored the questions of why wars start and why wars are lost. Flawed assumptions, miscalculations and misperceptions, ideologically driven assertions and the failure to examine potential consequences are among the better explanations. ... more | .. |
  Saudi diplomat shot dead in Bangladesh Bangladeshi police are investigating the shooting death of a Saudi Arabian diplomat in the capital Dhaka. ... more | .. |
 UN sends aid chief to Syria as Obama rejects military force UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos headed for Syria on Wednesday to urge the regime to allow aid into battered protest cities, as US President Barack Obama insisted military intervention would be a "mistake". ... more |
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  Taiwan drone missing Taiwan's military said one of its drones was missing and believed to have crashed on Wednesday, the first such incident since the sophisticated pilotless aircraft was introduced two years ago. ... more | .. |
  Asia military spending to pass Europe in 2012: think-tank Military spending in Asia will top that in Europe for the first time this year, a London-based think-tank said Wednesday in its annual assessment of the strength of the world's armies. ... more | .. |
 Gulf states bale out U.S. arms industry The Persian Gulf arms race is accelerating amid the smoldering confrontation between Iran and the United States, with gulf monarchies re-examining their defense programs even though they've spent far in excess of $100 billion on arms since 2006. ... more | .. |
 S.Korea threatens 'revenge' for any N.Korea attack South Korea's defence chief on Wednesday urged his soldiers to launch strong counter-attacks if provoked by the North as the two Koreas exchanged tirades despite a recent nuclear deal. ... more |
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LA fires fully contained after burning for 3 weeks: state agency
Scientists cast doubt on famous US groundhog's weather forecasts
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 US envoy says N. Korea food aid 'complicated' A top US diplomat said Wednesday ensuring food aid to North Korea reached the most vulnerable was "complicated", ahead of talks with Pyongyang officials in Beijing to finalise plans for assistance. ... more | .. |
  Hacker ring busted after leader turns FBI informant Five alleged computer hackers in Britain, Ireland and the United States were charged Tuesday in high-profile cyberattacks after a leader of the group became an FBI informant. ... more | .. |
 Fifth Generation Fighters Crucial to Air Superiority The Air Force is the world's most advanced air and space force and, with the integration of fifth generation aircraft, is gaining new tactical advantages that transcend beyond just stealth into area ... more | .. |
 When your ship comes in Every day, thousands of cargo containers from around the world pass through our nation's sea ports carrying items we need, and possibly some that are not so welcome: drugs, explosives, chemical, bio ... more |
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Jakarta mail bomber gets 18 years in jail An Indonesian court sentenced the mastermind of a 2-year bombing campaign to 18 years in prison on terrorism charges. ... more | .. |
 Hacker ring busted after leader turns FBI informant Five alleged computer hackers in Britain, Ireland and the United States were charged Tuesday in high-profile cyberattacks after a leader of the group became an FBI informant. ... more | .. |
 Israel 'very close' to tough decision on nuclear Iran Israel is "very close" to making a tough decision on whether to attack Iran's nuclear facilities while it still has the chance, a former Israeli intelligence chief said on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 Iran offers IAEA access to key site, with strings attached Iran said Tuesday it might drop its opposition to UN inspectors visiting a military base thought to be central to its suspected nuclear weapons drive, but Western diplomats were highly skeptical. ... more |
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Trump says tariff 'pain' will be 'worth the price'
Portugal lawmakers take step toward deep-sea mining ban
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 Obama: no need to chose now on Iran strike US President Barack Obama suggested Tuesday that Iran's nuclear program was not an immediate threat, but said new world power talks would "quickly" establish if Tehran wanted to end the crisis. ... more | .. |
 Sweden planning secret arms factory in Saudi: radio Sweden has in secret been helping Saudi Arabia plan the construction of an arms factory to produce anti-tank missiles, public broadcaster Swedish Radio reported Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 Israel 'surprised' by India arms sale ban Israel's defence ministry said on Tuesday it was surprised by India's decision to blacklist six weapons firms, including a top Israeli manufacturer, in connection with a 2009 bribery scandal. ... more | .. |
 Republican White House hopefuls slam Obama on Iran Republican White House hopefuls told Israel's supporters Tuesday that they would take tougher steps than US President Barack Obama to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. ... more |
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 13 held after Iraq attacks kill 27 police Iraqi authorities arrested at least 13 alleged Al-Qaeda fighters on Tuesday in connection with a shooting spree that left 27 policemen dead, including two officers killed execution-style. ... more | .. |
 French defence group Thales back in the black French defence electronics company Thales said Tuesday it has climbed back into profit following two years of losses, and that it would meet its profit margin target for 2012. ... more | .. |
 Netanyahu meets Clinton as US visit winds up Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday to discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions, and said he was leaving after "a very good visit" to Washington. ... more | .. |
 Iran offered new nuclear talks as Obama warns against war Global powers Tuesday offered to resume stalled talks with Tehran over its contested nuclear drive as US President Barack Obama urged proponents of a military solution to give negotiations a chance. ... more |
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