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November 17, 2012

China unveils new leadership with Xi at helm
Beijing (AFP) Nov 15, 2012
China's all-powerful Communist Party on Thursday unveiled a new seven-man leadership council steered by Xi Jinping to take command of the world's number two economy for the next decade. After striding out in Beijing's Great Hall of the People as the party's new general-secretary, succeeding President Hu Jintao, Xi vowed to fight official corruption and build a "better life" for the nation's 1.3 billion people. Xi's long-expected ascent to the apex of national politics was confirmed when he emerg ... read more

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Lockheed Martin Continues To Supporting US Air Defense, Missile Warning and Space Defense Missions

US, Israel wrap up major joint missile drill

Rafael upgrades Iron Dome amid new barrage

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Obama vows new push to solve Iran nuclear crisis

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Syria slams France, says opposition 'declared war'

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Germany reveals details of Afghan troop withdrawal plan

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Israel lawmakers: Assassinate Gaza chiefs

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