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March 22, 2013
NUKEWARS
N. Korea threatens US bases in Japan
Seoul (AFP) March 21, 2013
North Korea on Thursday threatened strikes on US military bases in Japan and Guam, escalating tensions as suspicion deepened that Pyongyang was behind a cyber attack on South Korean broadcasters and banks. The tone of the strike threat, attributed to a spokesman for the army's supreme command, blended with the torrent of warlike rhetoric from Pyongyang in recent weeks, but stood out for its precise naming of targets. Military tensions on the Korean peninsula are at their highest since 2010, with ... read more
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WAR REPORT

UN to launch Syria chemical weapons inquiry
The United Nations will investigate whether chemical weapons have been used in the Syria conflict, UN leader Ban Ki-Moon announced Thursday. ... more
THE STANS

Car bomb kills 13 at Pakistan refugee camp: officials
A car bomb hit a Pakistani refugee camp Thursday, killing 13 people including women and children, raising further fears for the security of a May general election in the nuclear-armed state. ... more
NUKEWARS

Iran will 'annihilate' cities if Israel attacks: Khamenei
Iran will "annihilate" the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa if it comes under attack by the Jewish state, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Thursday. ... more
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THE STANS

US drones kill four in Pakistan: officials
US drones fired two missiles at a vehicle in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt Thursday, killing four militants, security officials said. ... more


WAR REPORT

Obama: Israel at a crossroads on peace
US President Barack Obama warned Thursday that Israel was at a "crossroads" and should choose peace with Palestinians because it was necessary for its own ultimate security and was morally just. ... more
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FLOATING STEEL

Israel, US and Greece complete joint naval exercise
Israeli, Greek and US warships concluded a joint two-week Mediterranean naval exercise codenamed "Noble Dina" on Thursday, the Israeli military said. ... more
MILPLEX

Italy says will send its marines back to India for trial
Italy said two marines on trial for murder in India would return to the country by Friday, in a stunning turnaround after Rome earlier unleashed a diplomatic furore by saying they would not go back. ... more
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Fighting on Golan as Obama in Israel
Heavy fighting was reported between Syrian government and rebel forces on the disputed Golan Heights on Israel's northern border as U.S. President Barack Obama visited the Jewish state. ... more
WAR REPORT

Colombia chides rebels to stick to peace talks agenda
Colombia's government on Thursday rejected calls by the leftist FARC guerrilla group to demilitarize rural areas in Colombia, saying that and other issues were beyond the scope of ongoing peace talks. ... more
TAIWAN NEWS

China, Taiwan to consider exchanging liaison offices
Taiwan and China have agreed to consider exchanging liaison offices in yet another sign of warming ties between the former rivals, officials said Thursday. ... more
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Xi trip highlights China's Africa influence
China's new president Xi Jinping heads to Africa this weekend as his resource-hungry country's influence on the continent soars, but with its torrents of money starting to provoke resentment. ... more
FLOATING STEEL

Australia names first Cape Class vessel
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CYBER WARS

S. Korea tracks cyber attack to China, North still suspect
South Korea said Thursday it had sourced a damaging cyber attack on its broadcasters and banks to an IP address in China, fuelling suspicions that North Korea may have been responsible. ... more
NUKEWARS

Iran leader hints at first direct US nuclear talks
Iran's supreme leader on Thursday signalled openness for the first time to US offers to hold direct talks on his country's disputed nuclear drive, but voiced pessimism over the chances of a breakthrough. ... more
TERROR WARS

Report urges US spies to shift away from Qaeda focus
A panel of advisors has warned the White House that US spy agencies are too focused on targeting Al-Qaeda militants and need to devote more attention to other threats, a US official said Thursday. ... more
TERROR WARS
Russia dismisses US missile defence move

Poland vows own shield as US reins in Europe missile defence

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TERROR WARS
Taiwan to aim 50 medium-range missiles at China: report

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TERROR WARS
Friend or foe? Civilian drones stir debate

US Congress hears calls for drone safeguards

N. Korean leader watches 'drone' attack drill: KCNA


TERROR WARS
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IRAQ WARS

Jailed Kurdish rebel leader calls for ceasefire
Jailed Kurdish rebel chief Abdullah Ocalan called Thursday for a new ceasefire, telling his fighters to lay down their arms and withdraw from Turkish soil, raising hopes for an end to a three-decade conflict that has cost tens of thousands of lives. ... more
SUPERPOWERS

US, Japan review worst-case plans for island dispute
US and Japanese officers are discussing worst-case contingency plans for retaking disputed islands in the East China Sea if China moves to seize them, US officials said Wednesday. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE

Poland vows own shield as US reins in Europe missile defence
Poland said Wednesday it would spend 33.6 billion euros ($43.3 bn) to set up its own missile shield, days after the US announced it was ready to abandon the final phase of the European missile defence system. ... more
CYBER WARS

S. Korean TV networks, banks suffer suspect cyber attack
The South Korean military raised its cyber attack warning level Wednesday after computer networks crashed at major TV broadcasters and banks, with initial suspicions focused on North Korea. ... more
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CYBER WARS

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CYBER WARS

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AEROSPACE

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NUKEWARS

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NUKEWARS

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UAV NEWS

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UAV NEWS

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WAR REPORT

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