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Pentagon considers nuclear-powered dronesMoscow (Voice of Russia) Apr 09, 2012 American scientists are working on new-generation nuclear-powered unmanned aircraft capable of staying in the air for up to several months. While being able to tackle a wider range of more complicated tasks compared to their existing analogues, the new drones will not require a costly air base network for refueling and technical maintenance. What's more, on February 14 President Barack Obama signed the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act that allows the use drones in U.S. airspace ... read more |
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  Rice paddies and rocketry: a journey through North Korea North Korea is hardly known for offering a warm welcome to the world's press, and never before has it given access to a sensitive site featuring its latest space hardware. ... more | .. |
 After row, Iran confirms Istanbul for nuclear talks Iran on Monday confirmed that nuclear talks this week with world powers would take place in Istanbul, dropping public reservations over that city as venue following a sharp-worded row with Turkey. ... more | .. |
 China increases naval UAV use The China's People's Liberation Army Navy has begun deploying unmanned aerial vehicles aboard its ships. ... more | .. |
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  Israel eyes Iraq's F-16s and worries Israel is monitoring Iraq's rearmament program, particularly Bahgdad's acquisition of 36 Lockheed Martin F-16s, with some disquiet amid intelligence reports Iran is consolidating its influence in Iraq following the U.S. military withdrawal. ... more | .. |
  Israeli leaders play macabre numbers game Amid Israel's scramble to develop weapons to counter the threat of a massive missile bombardment by Iran, Syria and their proxies, top officials are playing a macabre numbers game about how many fatalities the Jewish state might suffer. ... more | .. |
  Canada ministry barred from procuring arms Canada's defense ministry was stripped of authority to procure defense equipment in a deepening row over the country's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter acquisition program. ... more | .. |
  Karzai hails Afghan control in night raids deal Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Monday hailed an agreement with the United States over controversial night raids by special forces as consolidating Afghan sovereignty. ... more |
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  Two anti-Qaeda fighters, farmer killed in Iraq Two members of a militia fighting Al-Qaeda and a farmer were killed Monday in attacks in northern Iraq, police officials said. ... more | .. |
 China calls on Japan not to host Uighur assembly in May China said Monday it had asked Japan not to host an annual meeting organised by an exile group championing the rights of ethnic Uighurs. ... more | .. |
 Doomsday shelters line Kansas missile silo Tucked deep beneath the Kansas prairie, luxury condos are being built into the shaft of an abandoned missile silo to service anxious - and wealthy - people preparing for doomsday. ... more | .. |
 N. Korea presses on with anniversary rocket launch North Korea is counting down to the 100th anniversary of its founder's birth, with top-level meetings and a controversial rocket launch scheduled in coming days to bolster his grandson's credentials. ... more |
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 Iran urges 'honesty' in crucial nuclear talks Iran on Monday urged "honesty" at crucial talks with world powers due to be held this week in order to defuse a tense international showdown over its disputed nuclear activities. ... more | .. |
 Syria peace plan in jeopardy as clashes rage A peace plan for Syria was in jeopardy after the regime laid down conditions for a pullout of government troops from protest hubs and fresh clashes raged on Monday. ... more | .. |
 Israel warns negotiators to be tough with Iran Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak on Sunday warned the six-power group negotiating with Iran to set stringent limits on its nuclear enrichment at forthcoming talks. ... more | .. |
  Anonymous leaks emails hacked from Tunisia's leaders Activists claiming affiliation with the hacking group Anonymous published about 2,700 emails Sunday purportedly between Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali and other members of his government. ... more |
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Climate change increases risk of successive natural hazards in the Himalayas
GMV teams up with +Atlantic CoLAB in AIR4Health project to enhance public health forecasting
Groundwater in the Arctic is delivering more carbon into the ocean than was previously known | .. |
 Iran rejects West's 'demands' before elusive talks Iran on Sunday rejected demands the West is reportedly to submit at talks due to take place in days, saying it will neither close its Fordo nuclear bunker nor give up higher-level uranium enrichment. ... more | .. |
 Iraq Kurd leader accuses PM Maliki of 'dictatorship' Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is monopolising power and preparing the ground for a return to dictatorship, Kurdish leader Massud Barzani charged in an interview published on Sunday. ... more | .. |
 North Korea rocket installed on launch pad North Korea's long-range rocket is on its launch platform, AFP reporters said Sunday, as the regime again insisted it was to send a peaceful satellite and not a missile. ... more | .. |
 Abbas to send Netanyahu letter on peace talks: source Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas will send a letter to Israel's premier on the state of stalled peace talks on April 17, a Palestinian official told AFP on Sunday. ... more |
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 Yemen air force, US drone kill 24 Qaeda suspects Air strikes have killed 24 Al-Qaeda suspects in their strongholds in the country's south and east, the defence ministry and a tribal chief said on Sunday. ... more | .. |
 N. Korea preparing for third nuclear test: report North Korea appears to be preparing for a third nuclear test after a long-range rocket launch planned for this month, a report said Sunday. ... more | .. |
 US, Afghanistan strike deal on night raids: Kabul Afghanistan and the United States have struck a deal on special forces operations in the insurgency-wracked country that will see controversial night raids led by Afghans, Kabul said on Sunday. ... more | .. |
 Hopes fade for 135 feared dead in Pakistan avalanche The Pakistani military on Sunday resumed desperate efforts to find survivors after an avalanche engulfed an army camp high in the mountains of Kashmir, leaving up to 135 people feared dead. ... more |
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Low-carbon energy investment hit record $2.1 tn in 2024: report
World awaits Trump tariff deadline on Canada, Mexico and China
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 Pakistan president makes rare trip to India President Asif Ali Zardari became the first Pakistani head of state since 2005 to visit arch-rival India on Sunday for a one-day trip aimed at building goodwill between the nuclear-armed rivals. ... more | .. |
 World has few ways to punish N. Korea launch The United States and its allies vow a tough response if North Korea goes ahead with its planned long-range rocket launch, but analysts say they will struggle to exert meaningful pressure on Pyongyang. ... more | .. |
 New intelligence boosts US confidence over Iran A stealth surveillance drone operated by the CIA penetrated deep inside Iran over three years ago, snapped images of Iran's secret nuclear facility at Qum and returned home, The Washington Post reported late Saturday. ... more | .. |
 U.S. helping veterans, families find jobs U.S. military spouses have more hope for jobs near bases, first lady Michelle Obama said this week when she announced a Joining Forces initiative to work with 11 companies that will provide 15,000 jobs over the next few years. ... more |
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  BAE, Embraer collaborate on transport jet Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer and the Brazilian air force have selected BAE Systems to provide part of the overall cockpit controls for the KC-390 military transport aircraft, the European defense manufacturer said. ... more | .. |
 Icy killing fields of 'world's highest battleground' The disputed Siachen glacier, where an avalanche hit early Saturday, is billed as the world's highest combat zone, but atrocious weather conditions have claimed more lives than actual fighting. ... more | .. |
 Ex-ISI chief denies Pakistan coup plot A former Pakistani intelligence chief denied that a coup had been planned against the government last year. ... more | .. |
 US will accept Iran civilian nuclear program: report President Barack Obama has told Iran the United States would accept Tehran having a civilian nuclear program if the Islamic state can prove it is not seeking atomic weapons, the Washington Post said Friday. ... more |
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