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April 12, 2013

US-Russia reset on 'pause': US general
Washington (AFP) April 11, 2013
A "reset" in US-Russia relations is now on pause and Moscow likely will be "the primary actor of regional concern," the American general nominated to take over as NATO commander said Thursday. General Philip Breedlove, President Barack Obama's pick to serve as NATO's next supreme allied commander, described Russia as an "aspirational superpower" and told lawmakers an attempt to forge more cooperative ties with Moscow had faltered for the moment. "I've described the reset as sort of, on pause," B ... read more

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Syria regime 'wilfully' killing civilians from air: HRW The Damascus regime has "wilfully" killed thousands of civilians in air strikes that amount to war crimes, Human Rights Watch said on Thursday, as rebels lobbied the major powers for weapons. ... more		Taiwan moves closer to setting up China liaison office Taiwan's cabinet Thursday approved regulations governing the opening of a China liaison office on the island, a priority in efforts to normalise relations with its former enemy. ... more		US urges China to help rein in N. Korea Top US officials urged China Friday to use all its leverage to stop North Korea's "destabilising" actions on the Korean peninsula, saying it was in regional and global interests. ... more
				Obama tells N. Korea to stop 'belligerent approach' President Barack Obama urged North Korea to end its "belligerent approach" Thursday, as US officials sought to downplay a leaked intelligence report suggesting Pyongyang could fire a nuclear-tipped missile. ... more		Mozambique government to meet Renamo rebels Mozambique's government will meet a delegation from the ex-rebel group Renamo on Friday, an official said, amid threats of violence that echo the country's brutal civil war. ... more

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G8 states condemn North Korea 'in strongest terms' G8 foreign ministers strongly condemned North Korea over its nuclear programme on Thursday but failed to bridge divisions over Syria beyond calling for more humanitarian aid for victims of the conflict. ... more		Iran ex-nuclear negotiator joins presidential race Iran's former nuclear negotiator Hassan Rowhani joined the race to succeed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday, accusing the incumbent of needlessly incurring crippling economic sanctions. ... more		Blue Ghost Mission Nears Moon Touchdown and GNSS Milestone China Prepares for Launch of Tianwen 2 Asteroid Mission What Hundreds of Millions of Galaxies Can Teach Us About the Big Bang		S. Korea 'doubts' North has nuclear-armed missile South Korea's defence ministry said Friday it doubted North Korea had the ability to launch a nuclear-armed ballistic missile as claimed in a report by the US military spy agency. ... more
				Brazil to buy 34 Gepard tanks from Germany Brazil will buy 34 1A2 Gepard anti-aircraft tanks from Germany to provide security at World Youth Day and major sporting events, officials said Thursday. ... more		West has 'hard evidence' of Syria chemical weapons: envoy Western nations have "hard evidence" that chemical weapons have been used at least once in the Syrian war but a UN investigation is now unlikely to get into the country, diplomats said Thursday. ... more

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ASEAN, China to meet on maritime code of conduct Foreign ministers from ASEAN and China will hold a special meeting to hasten progress on a code of conduct in the disputed South China Sea, Indonesia's foreign minister said Thursday. ... more		'Inaccurate' to say N.Korea has nuclear missiles: US The United States on Thursday insisted North Korea did not have nuclear-armed missiles as officials sought to play down a leaked intelligence report warning Pyongyang had likely succeeded in building atomic warheads that could be fit on a ballistic missile. ... more		Glacial Ice Loss Escalates Freshwater Depletion and Sea Level Rise Long-Term Decline in Downward Surface Solar Radiation Highlights Emission Impacts Catalyst breakthrough for efficient CO2 conversion		Guam heightens alert level after N. Korea threats Guam has raised its official threat level and on Thursday tested its emergency alert system after warnings from North Korea identifying the island as a potential missile target. ... more
				S. Korea raises alert before expected N. Korea missile test South Korean and US forces raised their alert status to "vital threat" Wednesday before an expected North Korean missile test as the Pentagon warned a bellicose Pyongyang it was "skating very close to a dangerous line". ... more		North Korea's permanent war North Korea's shrill threats of nuclear war may seem overblown or absurd, but they are well tailored to a domestic audience raised on the constant fear of imminent US invasion, analysts say. ... more

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US to intercept N.Korea missile if allies at risk: admiral

Japan deploys anti-North Korean missiles in Tokyo

Guam heightens alert level after N. Korea threats

US warns N. Korea ahead of expected missile launch

Raytheon demonstrates new Joint Standoff Weapon Extended Range integrated fuel system

AeroVironment Receives Order US Army for RQ-11B Raven UAVs And Gimbaled Payloads

Northrop Grumman Receives Contract Modification for Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft

India uses drones to fight rhino poaching

Fourth Lockheed Martin MUOS Satellite Entering System Test as Communication Module and Multi-Beam Antenna Installed

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Boeing Delivers FAB-T Test Units to US Air Force

	N. Korea keeps world on edge over missile launch North Korea kept the world on edge Thursday over an expected missile launch while turning its own energies to celebrating leaders past and present amid soaring tensions on the Korean peninsula. ... more		Dassault and India in Rafale deal standoff Disagreement over quality issues of proposed Indian-manufactured Rafale jet fighters have halted final contract discussions with Dassault, the aircraft's French designer and maker. ... more		S. Korea urges North to hold dialogue on Kaesong zone South Korea Thursday called for negotiations with North Korea on the future of the Kaesong joint industrial zone, which Pyongyang has threatened to shut down permanently after suspending operations. ... more		US warns N. Korea ahead of expected missile launch The United States has warned North Korea it is skating a "dangerous line" with an expected missile launch that could start a whole new cycle of escalating tensions in a region already on a hair-trigger. ... more

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US voices concern over new Iran uranium mines		N. Korea border crossing shut to tourists: China official		Syria air raids on civilians kill thousands: HRW		China grapples with dependent yet defiant N. Korea		Iraq, Syria al-Qaida union spells trouble
US must prove Manning knew leaks would aid Al-Qaeda		Northrop Grumman Receives Contract Modification for Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft		AeroVironment Receives Order US Army for RQ-11B Raven UAVs And Gimbaled Payloads		Safety reflector technology from footwear getting new life in detecting bioterror threats		Raytheon demonstrates new Joint Standoff Weapon Extended Range integrated fuel system

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Boeing Delivers FAB-T Test Units to US Air Force

Syria warplane wages new strike on Lebanon border: army

US to intercept N.Korea missile if allies at risk: admiral

Three Chinese ships in disputed waters: Japan

Probe says North Korea behind cyber attack: Seoul

Obama speaks to Karzai, days after strike kills civilians

South Korea lawmaker brandishes nuclear option

New counter-mine measures on way

Latin America's top defense trade expo opens in Rio

Syria, N.Korea to dominate G8 foreign ministers talks

S. Korea, US upgrade surveillance status: report

Tourists to North Korean border unfazed by threats

Outside View: Shock, awe for Boy Leader

Japan, Taiwan near accord on disputed isles fishery

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Israel worries over Syria's Golan pullback

More delays in Brazil air force upgrades

Ancient Chinese Buddhist temple faces demolition

Tibetans who commit suicide 'not crazy': Dalai Lama

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