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August 20, 2013

Study finds brain lesions in spy plane pilots
Washington, District Of Columbia (AFP) Aug 19, 2013
Tiny brain lesions are vastly more common in US Air Force pilots who fly at high altitudes than in non-pilots, according to a study released Monday. The findings in the journal Neurology describe an analysis of 102 pilots who fly U-2 reconnaissance aircraft at an altitude of some 21,000 meters (70,000 feet). These pilots, age 26 to 50, had nearly four times the volume and three times the number of brain lesions as non-pilots, said the study. The lesions were spotted whether or not the pilots ... read more

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More than 30,000 Syrians enter Iraq amid fighting: UN More than 30,000 Syrians have entered Iraq in recent days, the UN's refugee agency said Monday, one of the biggest movements of people fleeing violence since their homeland's conflict began. ... more		S. Korea-US drill begins, even as tensions ease with North South Korea launched a military drill Monday with the United States against a simulated North Korean invasion, even as a recent easing of tensions between Seoul and Pyongyang gathered momentum. ... more		Merkel calls for 'more courage' in fight against German extremism German Chancellor Angela Merkel, running for re-election, last weekend called for "more courage" in the fight against right-wing and neo-Nazi extremism. ... more
				China will defend its maritime rights: defense minister Military relations between China and the United States are steadily improving but Beijing remains determined to defend its maritime rights, the country's defense minister said Monday during a US visit. ... more		UN failed to properly probe Baghdad bombing: de Mello partner The United Nations has failed to properly investigate the devastating truck bombing that destroyed the UN mission in Baghdad 10 years ago and killed envoy Sergio Vieira de Mello, his former partner charged Monday. ... more

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Walker's World: As the world slows This is eerie. Everything has suddenly gone upside down in the global economy. Europe is growing and China is slowing. Emergent markets are faltering and mature ones are suddenly looking perky. The United States is about to become the world's top oil and gas producer. ... more		Outside View: The Gore-ing of America The sole purpose of a "for profit" corporation's existence is to make money. There is a line - sometimes clearly visible, sometimes not - over which corporate leadership shouldn't cross. ... more		Rocket Lab Delivers Third Pioneer Spacecraft for Varda Space Industries MDA Space secures $1.1BN deal with Globalstar for next-gen LEO satellite network NASA Awards SpaceX Launch Contract for Pandora Mission		Commentary: Geopolitical amnesia The powers that be in the nation's capital, including the dominant media culture, are suffering from collective geopolitical amnesia. ... more
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China's Bo Xilai to go on trial Thursday		Ecuador-U.S. trade in the balance after Snowden row		Taiwan's military loses right to its court-martial system		Hungry and scared, Syrian refugees flood Iraq		Pakistani government prepares to hang Lashkar-e-Jhangvi terrorists

Abbas says 'all issues' raised in talks with Israel

Kerry warns of Iraq destabilization by extremists

US to 'maintain' military ties with Egypt: Hagel

UN chemical weapons inspectors arrive in Damascus: AFP

EU's Ashton urges Iran's new FM to resume nuclear talks

UN chief urges Israeli-Palestinian 'patience' with talks

ASEAN vows unity on South China Sea: Thai official

Series of Baghdad bombings kills at least 23

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US, Jordan discuss ways to cope with fallout of Syria war

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