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April 30, 2013

ATK To Study Quick Turnaround Satellites For DARPA
Arlington VA (SPX) Apr 25, 2013
ATK has been awarded a contract to support the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, Va. for the Space Enabled Effects for Military Engagements (SeeMe) program. SeeMe seeks to develop enabling technologies to provide reliable surveillance data to the warfighter in the field, using small, low-cost satellites that are launched quickly to support the speed of military operations. ATK intends to transition advanced, imagery-processing algorithms used on unmanned ae ... read more

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Outside View: Drones: Say it with figures Attacking drones, the most effective counter-terrorism tool the United States has found thus far, is a new cause celebre among progressive public intellectuals and major segments of the media. ... more		US, South Korea wrap up drills as tensions simmer The United States and South Korea on Tuesday wrapped up military drills at the centre of soaring tensions with North Korea, as Pyongyang ignored a new overture over a flagship joint industrial zone. ... more		US says Syria has beefed up air defenses With technical support from Russia, Syria has bolstered its air defenses, posing a threat to US aircraft if America decides to intervene in the war, a US official said Monday. ... more
				Imran Khan brazens out Pakistan campaign trail You can't lead a revolution and hide behind bullet-proof glass - at least not according to Imran Khan, wildcard contender for power at the ballot box in Pakistan next week. ... more		Taiwan leader pledges to abide by 'One China' policy Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou Monday renewed his support for the "One China" policy as the island marked the 20th anniversary of historic talks with former bitter rival China. ... more

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Disputed islands covered by US-Japan accord: Hagel Islands at the center of a territorial row between Japan and China are covered by a military protection accord between Washington and Tokyo, US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Monday. ... more		Pakistani liberal leaders condemn bombings The leaders of two of Pakistan's secular liberal political parties condemned recent Taliban-orchestrated bombings that left 17 people dead ahead of next month's national elections. ... 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		China makes more arrests over Xinjiang violence China has arrested 11 more suspects over clashes in the ethnically divided region of Xinjiang last week that left 21 people dead, state media said Monday. ... more
				Most South Korean workers leave Kaesong Most remaining South Korean workers at a troubled joint industrial zone in North Korea returned home early on Tuesday after Seoul ordered a pullout following months of tensions. ... more		Kerry backs moves to revive Arab peace initiative US Secretary of State John Kerry made a fresh push Monday to relaunch the moribund Middle East peace process, meeting top Arab League officials in a bid to revive a decade-old Saudi plan. ... more

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Five car bombs kill 18 in Iraq Five car bombs on Monday killed 18 people south of Baghdad, the latest deaths in a week of violence, as Iraq's parliament speaker called for the government to resign to ease spiralling tensions. ... more		Germany charges four over Iran nuclear equipment sales German prosecutors said Monday they had charged four men with breaching sanctions against Iran by delivering equipment for an atomic reactor that the West suspects is part of a covert nuclear weapons programme. ... 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		N. Korea ignores overture on industrial zone: Seoul North Korea has ignored a plea by South Korean businessmen to visit a joint industrial zone on Tuesday for talks on its future, an official in Seoul said, amid fears of a permanent closure. ... more
				Crisis-hit France to cut armed forces by 10 percent France plans to axe nearly 10 percent of all jobs in the armed forces as it battles a financial crisis, a government review showed Monday, in what critics said would reduce the country's military clout. ... more		Colombia sees leniency for rebels if peace deal reached Colombian guerrilla leaders convicted of war crimes or crimes against humanity could get suspended sentences if government and rebel negotiators reach a peace accord, an official said Monday. ... more

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	China clamps down on abuses by 'military' drivers China will this week clampdown on a widely-abused system of privileges for drivers of military vehicles as Beijing steps up its efforts to stamp out corruption and excess in official life. ... more		Syria poses challenges for chemical weapons inspectors: expert UN inspectors waiting to enter to Syria to probe mounting allegations about the use of chemical weapons will face a raft of challenges, an expert said, if and when Damascus gives the mission the go-ahead. ... more		Netanyahu says Iran yet to cross nuclear 'red line' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday that Tehran's nuclear programme was getting closer to crossing a crucial "red line" but had yet to reach it. ... more		Sri Lanka rejects commonwealth criticism Sri Lanka's external affairs minister hit back at criticism over the country being chosen to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in November. ... more

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ESA-EDA Flight Demonstration On Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Insertion Into Civil Airspace		India PM says border dispute with China can be solved		China military planes flew close to disputed isles: report		Chinese tourists sail to disputed islands: report		Philippines accuses China of 'de facto occupation'

Obama vows 'vigorous' probe into Syria chemical arms claims

Missile fired on Syria town kills 4 civilians: NGO

Iraq PM points to Syria over deadly 'sectarian' strife

N. Korea set to stage major military drill: report

Turkey says forces will take 'care' during Kurdish rebel pullback

UN warns Iraq at 'crossroads,' calls for calm

Dutchman arrested in Spain for 'biggest ever' cyberattack

S. Korean workers quit troubled joint factory zone

Israel air raids target Islamic Jihad in Gaza: witnesses

EU frets over risks of a spillover from Syria

For US, Syria options fraught with risk

DIY gas masks as Syria rebels wary of chemical attack

Boston bombing carjack victim recalls his night of terror

Afghan youths rename 'Scud Hill' in quest for peace

Israel barrier will 'separate Christian communities'

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