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September 26, 2013

Israel challenged by Iran charm offensive: analysts
Jerusalem (AFP) Sept 25, 2013
As Iran's new president reaches out to the West with a message of moderation, Israel's hawkish approach on Tehran's nuclear programme looks likely to come under pressure, experts say. President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday emphasised the peaceful nature of the Islamic republic's atomic programme, telling the UN General Assembly that "nuclear weapons... have no place in Iran's security and defence doctrine." Israel scrambled to denounce the speech, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling it " ... read more

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Outside View: U.S. military power and 20/20 hindsight Legitimate yelps of pain along with klaxons sounding alarms are reverberating throughout the Pentagon. The cause is sequestration and annual cuts of $50 billion for 10 years to defense spending mandated by 2011's Budget Control Act. ... more		Researchers warn of 'hit and run' cyber attackers Security researchers said Wednesday they uncovered a "cyber mercenary" team which specializes in attacks on targets in Japan and South Korea, and warned of more operations of that nature. ... more		US relocates drones airfield after Djibouti crashes The Pentagon is shifting its drone operations from a US base in Djibouti to a more remote airfield after local officials voiced concern about possible collisions with commercial aircraft, officials said Wednesday. ... more
				US, Iran gear for historic nuclear talks With the eyes of the world upon them, the United States and Iran will Thursday have one of their highest-level meetings since the 1979 revolution as their foreign ministers join talks on Tehran's suspect nuclear program. ... more		In budding thaw, US and Iran take it slow After decades of animosity and false starts, the United States and Iran may be best advised to go slow in their effort to repair relations, experts say. ... more

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Militants hit north Iraq town as 33 killed nationwide Militants attacked local government and police buildings in northern Iraq with suicide bombings and mortar fire on Wednesday, sparking clashes that killed 14 people, among 33 deaths nationwide, officials said. ... more		Syrian opposition voice 'disappointment' to Kerry Syrian opposition leaders Tuesday openly took issue with the US government's failure to launch a missile attack on the Syrian regime and pressed for assurances of US support in talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry. ... more		Webb unveils evolving dust system and energetic jets Multinational research project shows how life on Earth can be measured from space How life's building blocks formed on early Earth examined through polyester protocell formation limits		US, biggest exporter, signs landmark UN arms treaty US President Barack Obama's administration signed a UN treaty Wednesday to track exports of firearms and other conventional weapons, offering a major boost to the pact despite opposition at home. ... more
				N. Korea nuclear progress outpacing sanctions: experts North Korea's nuclear weapons programme is developing beyond the international community's ability to rein it in with effective sanctions and export restrictions, regional analysts and nuclear experts warned Wednesday. ... more		US spy chief defends 'noble' mission, denounces leaks The head of the National Security Agency Wednesday defended US surveillance programs as part of a "noble" mission to protect the nation and said reports on them were "sensationalized." ... more

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				Japan PM vows more active security role Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed Wednesday to keep boosting Japan's security role, saying that the officially pacifist nation should no longer be a "weak link" in the world. ... more		Taiwan receives first US anti-submarine aircraft Taiwan on Wednesday received the first of 12 anti-submarine aircraft from the United States, as it beefs up its naval defences against China, the military said. ... more

Lockheed Martin Receives THAAD Production Contract

Patriot and Sentinel Capabilities Incorporated Into Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System

Raytheon completes critical component of ninth AN/TPY-2 ballistic missile defense radar

Iran parades 30 2,000 km range missiles

N. Korea tests long-range rocket engine: US think-tank

Lockheed Martin Launches First LRASM Boosted Test Vehicle From MK 41 Vertical Launch System

Northrop Grumman Maturing Key Triton Unmanned Aircraft Sensor

US relocates drones airfield after Djibouti crashes

US Air Force converts F-16 fighters into drones

Third Advanced EHF Satellite Will Enhance Resiliency of Military Communications

USAF Launches Third Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite

Atlas 5 Lofts 3rd AEHF Military Comms Satellites

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Robot Demonstrates Advanced Gripping Technology in Space

UK MPs warn billions spent on carbon capture may hit bills

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US to sign global treaty on conventional arms trade		US urges world to take risks for Mideast peace deal		Obama ready to end 'mistrust' with Iran		Iraq Kurds dream of independence but differ on details		US military fights Shebab through regional allies

Iraq violence kills 27

Iran poses 'absolutely no threat': Rowhani

Iran sees 'historic' chance to resolve nuclear issue

S. Korea rejects Boeing bid for $7.7 bn fighter deal

Walker's World: Merkel: The dark side

N. Korea tests long-range rocket engine: US think-tank

Outside View: Warning to Israel

China bans weaponry-related exports to North Korea

China says ready to talk if Japan admits dispute

Rowhani slams Iran sanctions as he heads to NY

US, Iran foreign ministers to hold first nuclear talks

Syria's Assad says 'terrorists' obey foreign states: CCTV

Sikorsky S-97 Raider nears final assembly

Outside View: Republicans childish on budget, Obamacare

Bomb at Sunni funeral kills 15 in Iraq

Pentagon prepares for possible US government shutdown

Christians fear fresh attacks after Pakistan church bombing

Kenya mall bloodbath shows al-Qaida groups still deadly

Israel's military beats defense cuts by selling high-value land

Livestock is major contributor to global warming: UN

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