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November 14, 2013

Turkey asks NATO to extend Patriot deployment near Syria border
Ankara (AFP) Nov 13, 2013
Turkey has asked NATO to extend for another year the deployment of surface-to-air Patriot missiles to protect its troubled border with Syria because of a continuing "serious" threat, officials said on Wednesday. "We have received a letter from the Turkish government requesting the continuation of the Patriot mission," a NATO official told AFP on condition of anonymity. "The North Atlantic Council has regularly assessed the situation and the implementation of the Patriot mission. It is clear that ... read more

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Hong Kong activists halted ahead of 'fishing' trip to Spratlys Activists were barred Wednesday from leaving Hong Kong waters on what they called a "fishing" boat trip to disputed islands, more than a year after sailing to another contested chain to assert China's sovereignty. ... more		Action to determine fate of China 'reform' agenda: analysts The Chinese Communist Party's latest "reform" message juggles numerous contradictions with suggestions of significant change, but meaningful action will be needed before history can judge it as transformative, analysts say. ... more		Hezbollah chief warns of 'war' if no Iran deal Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah warned in a rare public appearance Wednesday that failure to strike a deal with ally Iran over its nuclear programme would spell "war in the region." ... more
				A New Threat from Space On February 15, 2013, the world was awakened with the fear of a new space threat. The Chelyabinsk meteor entered Earth's atmosphere over Russia at about 0920 local time with an estimated speed of 18 ... more		Iran's Arak reactor: a second route to a nuclear bomb? Iran's nuclear reactor being built at Arak figured highly in recent failed talks between Tehran and six world powers in Geneva, with France in particular wanting want work there stopped. ... more

Israel makes settlement U-turn in face of Iran deal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to scrap plans for a "record" 20,000 West Bank settler homes was driven by Israel's bid to scupper an Iranian nuclear deal, observers said Wednesday. ... more		Palestinian peace negotiators resign over settlements The Middle East peace process suffered a fresh blow after the entire Palestinian negotiating team resigned in protest against continued Israeli settlement building. ... more		Perseverance Rover's Groundbreaking Soil and Rock Samples Mark Sykes' Statement in Support of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility For astronaut radiation protection just add water		New Iran sanctions would risk war, White House warns The White House has warned US lawmakers that tightening sanctions on Iran could derail a diplomatic drive for a nuclear deal with Iran, boxing America into a "march to war." ... more
				China security committee to make enemies 'nervous': govt China's decision to set up a national security committee is meant to rattle the nerves of those who mean to harm it, the foreign ministry said Wednesday. ... more		Iraq attacks kill 30 as Shiites mass for Ashura Violence across Iraq, including bombings against Shiites, killed 30 people on Wednesday as worshippers massed in a shrine city on the eve of major commemoration rituals often targeted by militants. ... more

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China cake millionaire at home in his six castles As the greatest urbanisation drive in history swells China's cities with ranks of identikit apartment blocks, one culinary businessman is indulging his architectural appetite with a visual feast of extravagant, outlandish castles. ... more		Military's aid operations help promote US interests The US military's relief efforts in the storm-ravaged Philippines will save lives, but also illustrate how humanitarian operations promote Washington's interests in the Asia-Pacific, experts said Wednesday. ... more		What Elon Musk's Twitter tactics may bode for US government Fukushima nuclear plant operator to dismantle water tanks next week New Zealand says 'blindsided' by Cook Islands' China overture		Kerry to Congress: 'Calm down' over Iran sanctions US Secretary of State John Kerry warned Congress Wednesday that passing new sanctions against Iran would scuttle diplomatic efforts to rein in Tehran's nuclear drive, although several lawmakers came away unconvinced. ... more
				Outside View: Is anyone home at either end of Pennsylvania Avenue? Two of the United States' most vital interests are represented and co-located in Brussels. ... more		After scuttling Iran deal, France could clinch arms deals French defense companies could secure some hefty arms contracts with Saudi Arabia and the Arab monarchies of the Persian Gulf after Paris scuttled a U.S.-led Western effort to secure a rapprochement with Iran, which the gulf states see as a major threat to their security and dynastic stability. ... more

Unprecedented Dual Intercept Success for MEADS at White Sands Missile Range

Patriot delivers another flawless performance in Japan test firings

Gulf Arabs boost missile defenses despite U.S. thaw with Iran

Iran starts producing new missile system

Japan military drills missiles on Pacific gateway

Lockheed Martin, MDA anbd Navy Demonstrate Ashore Missile Defense System

Northrop Grumman Receives contract to Build Three More Global Hawks

Big drone plan in the United States

US civilian drone operators to detail data use: regulators

Self-correcting crystal may unleash the next generation of advanced communications

Northrop Grumman Receives Contract to Sustain Joint STARS Fleet

Raytheon expands international footprint of electronic warfare capability

	Better police surveillance technologies come with a cost The ever-increasing adoption of digital surveillance technologies by local police departments may dramatically improve the efficiency of criminal investigations, but it also creates the opportunity ... more		White House warns Congress over opposing Iran deal The White House Tuesday warned lawmakers mulling tougher sanctions on Iran that thwarting US diplomacy could leave President Barack Obama little option but to use military force against Tehran's nuclear program. ... more		Iran denies it scuttled nuclear talks Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday denied US claims that the Islamic republic had scuttled nuclear talks in Geneva, pointing instead to France as the culprit. ... more		China should help Philippines despite row: media China should put aside its territorial dispute with the Philippines to help victims of typhoon Haiyan, state-run media said Tuesday, adding that doing so was in Beijing's best interests. ... more

Lula pushes mega-oil project as Brazil prepares to host COP30

Trump slams paper straws, vows 'back to plastic'

AI risks 'disaster' without 'cast-iron guarantees': expert

Syria Kurds announce transitional autonomous authority		Analysts: Accord with Iran could ease Sunni-Shiite bloodshed		US concerned over reported Israel settler plans		Israel plans 20,000 new settler homes in West Bank		Free Syrian Army sets terms for Geneva peace talks
Israeli sources claim Iran nuclear drive costs $170 bn		Albania mulls Syria chemical weapon destruction		Abbas says talks over unless Israel halts settlement moves		US carrier group to make "best speed" to typhoon-hit Philippines		Japan military drills missiles on Pacific gateway

Arab world: U.S. defense industry peers into the abyss

US Navy's funding of high schools raises concerns

Yemen jails crew over arms shipment 'from Iran'

IMF, Iran discuss need to beat inflation, grow economy

Hollande to be first French president to visit Australia

Britain's Cameron to visit China in December

Afghan assembly considering US deal to begin November 21

Iran-IAEA accord nly a first step: analysts

Iran agrees to 'roadmap' for UN nuclear inspections

Kerry defends Geneva talks, says Iran balked

Nuclear talks progress fruit of Tehran policy shift

US ready to risk Israel, Saudi wrath to seal Iran deal

Iraq keeps eye on Kurd-jihadist battle in Syria

Indian FM optimistic about China ties

China builds expectations of reforms at key meeting

IAEA chief hopes for Iran deal despite Geneva failure

Philippines buries some dead as survivors beg for help

Aid blockages leave typhoon survivors desperate

China to step up aid to Philippines amid controversy

US aircraft carrier arrives in Philippines: Navy

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