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November 16, 2013

'No room for error' for US nuclear forces: Hagel
Washington (AFP) Nov 15, 2013
Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel on Friday acknowledged "troubling lapses" among troops managing the country's nuclear arsenal and warned their job allowed "no room for error." In a speech marking a change of leadership at the US military's Strategic Command that oversees nuclear forces, Hagel noted recent failings in upholding "professionalism," an apparent reference to alleged misconduct by senior officers and problems reported at missile units. Scrutiny of Strategic Command (STRATCOM) and "the mos ... read more

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Russia hands India long-awaited aircraft carrier Russia on Saturday finally handed over a refurbished ex-Soviet aircraft carrier to India after a refit that overran by five years and went vastly over budget, damaging ties between the countries. ... more		Opponents demand end to US drone strikes, secrecy Activists opposed to US drone strikes against Al-Qaeda suspects demanded Friday an end to the secrecy surrounding the attacks, saying the bombings have claimed numerous civilian lives. ... more		Israel and strategic US partner fall out over Iran Israel and its US ally have hit a troubled patch in their close relationship, caused by differences over Iran's nuclear plans and peace with the Palestinians. ... more
				NATO puts its faith in new high-tech HQ Looking to a new role, NATO is pressing ahead with a high-tech, high-security headquarters to replace the supposedly temporary residence it ended up having to use for 50 years. ... more		Russia 'offers Egypt MiG-29s in $2B arms deal' Russia has reportedly offered to sell Egypt MiG-29 interceptor jets, helicopters and air-defense systems worth at least $2 billion as Moscow moves to exploit the U.S. rift with the Arab world's most populous nation and regain the regional influence it had during the Cold War. ... more

Israel must not gamble with its security: minister An Israeli minister insisted Thursday that now was not the time to gamble with the Jewish nation's security amid moves to reach a peace deal with the Palestinians, and renewed warnings against lifting sanctions on Iran. ... more		US believes Iran deal 'possible' at next talks US officials gearing up for new talks with Iran said Friday a deal could be struck next week in the decade-long bid to rein in its nuclear program, but warned tough issues and Congress could still scupper the negotiations. ... 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		Portable radar detector said to reveal hidden weapons on people British engineers say a prototype portable radar scanner that can detect weapons concealed on people in public spaces is ready for real-world testing. ... more
				Syria air strike hits Islamist brigade leadership A Syrian air strike has killed a senior commander of the Islamist Liwa Al-Tawhid rebel brigade in Aleppo and wounded its chief and another leader, a watchdog said Friday. ... more		Panama extends North Koreans visas to get ship, crew Panama has issued visas to a North Korean delegation to retrieve a freighter and crew caught with undeclared Cuban arms as it was about to transit the Panama canal, the government said Friday. ... more

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Beijing's meagre typhoon aid is diplomatic misstep: experts China's clumsy response to the typhoon in the neighbouring Philippines shows that the Asian giant is still struggling to find its role on the world stage, analysts say, burdened by history and its own self-image. ... more		New Zealand fine-tunes defense requirements New Zealand will develop a revised Defense Capability Plan to alert the defense industry to future mid-term requirements, Defense Minister Jonathan Coleman said. ... 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		Hollande set for red carpet welcome in Israel French President Francois Hollande is set for a red carpet welcome when he visits Israel and the Palestinian Territories this weekend amid renewed efforts by the West to curb Iran's contested nuclear programme. ... more
				Cameron upstages Commonwealth summit with Jaffna trip Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron made an historic visit Friday to Sri Lanka's former warzone, stealing the spotlight from a Commonwealth summit after the host, President Mahinda Rajapakse, warned against passing judgement on his country's past. ... more		China ships spotted close to Japan-controlled islands Four Chinese coastguard ships sailed through disputed waters off Tokyo-controlled islands in the East China Sea Saturday, officials said, as Japan continued a massive drill aimed at bolstering defence of its remote islands. ... 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

Turkey hopes to finalise China missile purchase in six months

Japan military drills missiles on Pacific gateway

Big drone plan in the United States

Opponents demand end to US drone strikes, secrecy

Northrop Grumman Receives contract to Build Three More Global Hawks

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

	Hacker linked to Anonymous gets 10-year sentence A computer programmer linked to the online hacktivist group Anonymous who pleaded guilty to hacking the intelligence firm Stratfor was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison, prosecutors said. ... more		Commentary: A perfect storm Jordan's young Queen Rania Abdullah, a Palestinian, put her finger on the detonator of everything from local to national to regional to global frustrations. ... more		Netanyahu 'unimpressed' by IAEA nuclear report on Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was unimpressed by a report from the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday that Iran had frozen its nuclear activities. ... more		Norway offers aid in destruction of Syria chem weapons Norway said Thursday it would offer logistical support for the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons arsenal despite refusing to carry out the operation on its soil as requested by the United States. ... 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

Top Russians talk arms sales in landmark Egypt visit		Israel warplanes strike Gaza after militant mortar fire		Obama warns of 'unintended' effect of more Iran sanctions		Iran freezes expansion of nuclear activities: IAEA		Iraq attacks kill 44 as millions mark Shiite holiday
In shadow of Syria, Lebanon edges closer to war		Google says government data requests surging		US may free 'tiny portion' of $45 bln Iran assets: Kerry		Taiwan singer forced to cancel China concert over flag row		Geneva peace talks on Syria set for December 12: report

Israel accelerates controversial park project

Turkey hopes to finalise China missile purchase in six months

Russian ministers talk arms sales in landmark Egypt visit

Shiites flood Iraq shrine as scores killed by bombs

One year in, China's Xi amasses control

New Zealand and U.S. end 30-year defense estrangement

Poland apologizes to Russia over Warsaw Embassy riot

Turkey asks NATO to extend Patriot deployment near Syria border

Hong Kong activists halted ahead of 'fishing' trip to Spratlys

Action to determine fate of China 'reform' agenda: analysts

Hezbollah chief warns of 'war' if no Iran deal

A New Threat from Space

Israel makes settlement U-turn in face of Iran deal

Palestinian peace negotiators resign over settlements

New Iran sanctions would risk war, White House warns

China security committee to make enemies 'nervous': govt

Iraq attacks kill 30 as Shiites mass for Ashura

China cake millionaire at home in his six castles

Military's aid operations help promote US interests

US carrier spearheads Philippine relief effort

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