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September 03, 2013

Israel deploys Iron Dome defence system: Netanyahu
Jerusalem (AFP) Aug 29, 2013
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said Israel deployed its Iron Dome missile defence system to bolster its security as the West weighed military strikes on neighbouring Syria. But he echoed President Shimon Peres in insisting that Israel is not involved in Syria's civil war but will respond with all its might if attacked. "We have decided to deploy Iron Dome and other interceptors," Netanyahu said, in a statement released by his office, ahead of holding security talks at the defence ... read more

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Japan eyes defence budget increase, Marines-like unit Japan's defence ministry is looking for its biggest budget hike in two decades, partly to create a Marines-like force, it revealed Friday, as neighbours fret about Tokyo's rising assertiveness. ... more		Russia to deploy jets to Belarus Belarus Defense Minister Iuri Zhadobin stated Russian fighters will be deployed in Belarus before the end of the year. Where the aircraft will be deployed is unclear. Zhadobin did not say whether the jets will be located at an air base the Russia Federation intends to open in northwestern Belarus near its borders with Poland and Lithuania, but a Russian air force general said in late June Russian Su-27SM3 fighter jets would be stationed at the base, due to open "within a few months' time." ... more		N. Korea blames US over cancellation of envoy's visit North Korea on Saturday blamed Washington for the cancellation of a visit by a special American envoy to Pyongyang, citing joint US-South Korea military drills described as the "most blatant nuclear blackmail". ... more		Britain says big change needed before new Syria vote Britain's government said on Monday it had no plans to hold another parliamentary vote on Syria air strikes after last week's defeat but might revisit the issue if circumstances changed "very significantly". ... more
				China warns US against meddling in Hong Kong politics The United States refused to back down Thursday in its support for democracy in Hong Kong after Beijing accused Washington's envoy to the city of meddling in China's internal affairs. ... more		Major construction at N. Korea's rocket test site: website Fresh satellite imagery shows North Korea has embarked on a major new construction programme at the facility where it launched a long-range rocket in December, a US research institute said. ... more

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Iraq market car bomb kills 16 A car bomb ripped through a popular fruit and vegetable market north of Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 16 people as Iraqis searched for cut-price groceries. ... more		UN builds 'considerable' dossier on Syria attacks UN inspectors have collected "considerable" evidence on a suspected chemical weapon attack in Syria and will brief UN leader Ban Ki-moon soon after they leave on Saturday, a spokesman said. ... 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		Hagel issues warning over Asian maritime disputes Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel warned fellow defence ministers Thursday that a growing number of maritime incidents and tensions in disputed Asian waters increase the risk of a dangerous international confrontation. ... more
				British parliament rejects military action in Syria British lawmakers voted against military action in Syria on Thursday in a stunning defeat for Prime Minister David Cameron. ... more		Indian gov't -- 66 terrorist groups active in India The Indian government told Parliament that as many as 66 terrorist groups are currently active in India. ... more

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Iran installing more modern, faster centrifuges: IAEA A new UN atomic watchdog report showing Iran's continued efforts to enrich uranium offers reason for concern as well as hope, analysts said Wednesday, as long-stalled talks were due to resume. ... more		Northro Grumman to acquire Qantas division for $71 million Northrop Grumman announced it agreed to acquire Qantas Defense Services, the military logistics and support business of ailing Qantas Airlines. ... more		Efforts to find ET gains momentum with new technique that detects microbial movement UK engineers warn on AI risks to environment Indonesia halts Trump development; as 100s protest Beijing 'mega embassy' in London		Outside View: Seriously? Scoring zero The current tracking of Congress' popularity shows that only 15 percent of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing. Now, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, struck another tone-deaf moment at a political fundraiser in Idaho when he warned that when Congress returns in September, he will lead Republicans in holding up the government's business to pick a fight with U.S. President Barack Obama over the nation's debt ceiling. ... more
				Israel, Palestinians met at weekend: Palestinian source Israeli and Palestinian negotiators held another secret round of peace talks over the weekend, a Palestinian official said on Monday, adding that there had been "no breakthrough" so far. ... more		New York Times website still down after hack attack The popular New York Times website remained shut down Wednesday 24 hours after hackers allied with Syria's embattled Assad regime took claim for interrupting the service. ... more

Israel deploys Iron Dome defence system: Netanyahu

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US missile shield safeguards not enough for compromise

Russia destroys missiles destined for Iran: report

New Iran launchpad for ballistic missile tests: experts

Raytheon receives contract for advanced Standard Missile-3

Promise of jobs triggers scramble for civilian drones

Tiniest autopilot unit created for small micro aerial vehicles

Yemen asked US for drones: president

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	Koreas hold first talks on reopening industrial park North and South Korea held the first meeting Monday of a committee tasked with reopening their Kaesong joint industrial zone - five months after it was shut down amid soaring military tensions. ... more		Tiniest autopilot unit created for small micro aerial vehicles Dutch researchers say they've built a miniaturized autopilot to allow drones to fly longer, fit into narrower spaces or carry more payloads such as cameras. ... more		Offices of German defense contractors raided in Greece bribe probe Two German military contractors have been raided amid a probe into alleged bribes paid to Greek officials to land submarine business, prosecutors say. ... more		Shrinking defense budgets affect military aircraft industry Overall production of military aircraft will decline in the next 10 years, mainly as a result of shrinking defense budgets, according to a new study. ... more

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US hints it could act alone on Syria		In shock move, Obama puts Syria strike on hold		China moves closer to electric propulsion for naval ships		FARC rejects Colombian referendum proposal		Boeing, Northrop fly advanced F-18 prototype
Up to 23 dead in Xinjiang clash: reports		Outside View: Ashraf agony		Surrounded Boko Haram units turning to cannibalism		Spate of Iraq attacks kills 17: officials		Russia destroys missiles destined for Iran: report

Negotiations move forward on U.S.-Afghan security agreement

Afghan Taliban attack US base, NATO supply vehicles

Czechs to extend Swedish Gripen fighter jet lease

White House says no doubt Syria launched gas attack

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US gave Iraq intel in 1980s, ignored chemical attacks: report

China's N. Korea nuclear pointman in Pyongyang

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Iraq court scraps law barring Iraq PM from third term

Punitive US strike on Syria not enough: experts

Pro-Assad response depends on aim of strikes: experts

Japan could be 'main player' in Asia conflict: minister

US leaker stayed at Russia's Hong Kong consulate: report

Peace meet cancelled over deaths: Palestinian official

Military operations without a clear UN mandate

Syria's diminished security forces

West's best Syria option could be limited strikes: analysis

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