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June 24, 2013

Snowden exit: Hong Kong revels in its rule of law
Hong Kong (AFP) June 23, 2013
Hong Kong has risked the threat of US reprisals in allowing Edward Snowden to leave. But its government insists that the rule of law took primacy for a territory that jealously guards its separateness from mainland China. On social media, there was talk of political considerations at play in allowing the former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor to escape his Hong Kong bolthole. As Snowden landed in Russia US Senator Dianne Feinstein, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, declared t ... read more

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Taliban kill nine foreign tourists in Pakistan Gunmen dressed as police killed nine foreign tourists in an unprecedented attack in the Pakistani Himalayas claimed by the Taliban, who said they had set up a new faction to target foreigners in revenge for US drone strikes. ... more		Snowden arrives in Russia, reportedly en route to Venezuela Former US spy Edward Snowden on Sunday arrived in Russia from Hong Kong, reportedly on his way to Venezuela, escaping the clutches of US justice at least for now in a shock development sure to infuriate Washington. ... more		Kerry seeks India role on Afghanistan, climate US Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday urged a greater role for India on Afghanistan and climate change as he sought to revive stuttering cooperation between the world's two largest democracies. ... more
				China, US trade hacking accusations China and the United States traded hacking charges on Sunday as Washington accused Beijing of stealing US intellectual property and the Chinese authorities expressed concern over US cyberattacks. ... more		North Korea urges US to take 'real actions' North Korea on Sunday blamed the United States for escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula and called for "real actions" if Washington wants peace. ... more

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Syria opposition welcomes aid boost for rebels Syria's main opposition group on Sunday welcomed a decision by Arab and Western governments to boost their assistance to rebel fighters but said more such moves were needed to end the 27-month conflict. ... more		Kalashnikov to be airlifted to Moscow in new health scare The designer of the Kalashnikov rifle was to be airlifted from his home region in central Russia to Moscow on Sunday after falling ill with a lung problem, Russian officials said. ... more		Moon or Mars? NASA's future at a crossroads under Trump SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida Musk in X spat with Danish astronaut over 'abandoned' ISS crew		Seven dead in renewed Iraq attacks Three car bombs, including a suicide attack, a mortar round and a shooting killed at least seven people Sunday, most of them in northern Iraq where analysts fear tensions could trigger all-out conflict. ... more
				U.S. seeks to buy into Israeli missile programs The U.S. Congress is pushing for U.S. participation in developing Israel's Iron Dome counter-missile system, which would make the Americans partners to some degree in all the systems constituting the Jewish state's unique missile defense shield. ... more		N. Korea, maritime rows top agenda for new Asia envoy The nominee to be the top US diplomat to Asia vowed Thursday to work for a "verifiable denuclearization" of North Korea and to help cool tempers over maritime disputes in the South China Sea. ... more

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'Privacy' search engines see jump after NSA row Internet users are taking a fresh look at "privacy" search engines that do not store data or track online activity, in light of the flap over US government surveillance. ... more		N. Korea warns of war, repeats US talks offer A top North Korean envoy said Friday that US hostility could lead to war at any time, but reaffirmed a government offer of talks with Washington that could include the nuclear weapons issue. ... more		US National Park workers reckon with fear, anger after layoffs Glacial Fracking Identified as Undetected Arctic Methane Source Morocco overturns deportation Uyghur man wanted in China		As Iraq grapples with bombings, Arbil booms As central Iraq grapples with a surge in violence and a longer-term struggle to wean its economy off a dependence on oil, Abdullah Abdulkarim stands at a car dealership in the northern Kurdish city of Arbil and smiles. ... more
				Syria rebels say now have 'game-changing' weapons Syrian rebels have recently received new weapons that could "change the course of the battle" against the Syrian regime, a spokesman for the Free Syrian Army told AFP on Friday. ... more		CIA secretly providing training for Syrian rebels:report The CIA and US special operations forces have been training Syrian rebels for months, since long before President Barack Obama announced plans to arm the opposition, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday. ... more

U.S. seeks to buy into Israeli missile programs

Raytheon awarded contract to keep Patriot capabilities ahead of evolving threats

Israel fast-tracks Arrow 3 over Iran nuclear fears

Cassidian produces anti-missile system for civil aircraft

South Korea to buy European cruise missiles

Raytheon delivers first Standard Missile-3 from new Alabama missile integration facility

NASA Tests Radio for Unmanned Aircraft Operations

FBI director says surveillance drones used in US

Golden Eagle UAV spreads its wings and flies

Mutualink Enables New Global Interoperable Communications Network for Large-Scale Multinational Events

Northrop Grumman Provides Fuel Quantity Indicator For E-3D AWACS

Canada Makes First Call On AEHF

	US hacks Chinese mobile phone messages: Snowden The United States government is hacking Chinese mobile phone companies to gather data from millions of text messages, former intelligence technician Edward Snowden told the Sunday Morning Post in Hong Kong. ... more		Airbus shows off new military transport plane The new Airbus military transport plane, much delayed and much needed by European defence forces, flew in to the Paris Air Show on Friday with the French President on board. ... more		Raytheon's Satellite Air Navigation System marks 10 years of continuous service in the US The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's satellite-based Air Navigation System, developed by Raytheon, marks 10 years of continuous operation in the United States this year. The Wide Area Au ... more		Raytheon delivers mini transponders for Identification Friend or Foe on Korean Air UAV Raytheon has completed deliveries of its miniature military-grade Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders to Korean Air Lines as the Republic of Korea's top air carrier develops unmanned aer ... more

Trump orders tighter restrictions on Chinese investments in key sectors

Eyeing China and US, EU hopes clean tech boost will spark growth

ChatGPT's OpenAI reports surge to 400 mn weekly users

Raytheon unveils Excalibur with dual-mode guidance		Raytheon's latest air traffic management systems go into continuous operation		Canada Makes First Call On AEHF		Northrop Grumman Provides Fuel Quantity Indicator For E-3D AWACS		Proposed dialogue with U.S. aims to create favorable external environment for DPRK
Enhanced Paveway II provides improved capability, performance		MEADS Tactical BMC4I Software Demonstrates Interoperability in NATO Exercises		Mutualink Deploys Full Range of Communications Capabilities		Snowden extradition battle could take years: experts		US to sell military helicopters to Thailand

China and Taiwan ink pact to liberalise services

Russia's latest fighter wows crowds at Paris Air Show

Cassidian produces anti-missile system for civil aircraft

Obama understands Russia's concerns over nuclear cuts: Lavrov

Philippines seeks talks with Muslim rebels next month

US blames captain for ship loss on Philippine reef

Bangladesh sentences 10 militants to death

FBI director says surveillance drones used in US

Moscow gives Obama's nuclear cuts proposal cool reception

Mutualink Enables New Global Interoperable Communications Network for Large-Scale Multinational Events

North Korea says willing to rejoin nuclear talks: China

Raytheon delivers first Standard Missile-3 from new Alabama missile integration facility

Raytheon awarded contract to keep Patriot capabilities ahead of evolving threats

US scraps tons of gear as it leaves Afghanistan - report

Golden Eagle UAV spreads its wings and flies

Iraq bombings kill 13 ahead of vote

More EU pressure on Iran, Israel PM tells Ashton

CIA faulted for choosing Amazon over IBM on cloud contract

US, Jordan troops hold desert war games

Nigerian military claims arrest of 8 suspected insurgents

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