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November 18, 2013

Netanyahu slams 'exceedingly bad' Iran nuclear deal
Washington (AFP) Nov 17, 2013
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday decried what he called an "exceedingly bad" nuclear deal with Tehran, saying western powers risked "crumbling the sanctions regime," that has prevented Iranian nuclear weapons. "I think the opposite should be done," he told CNN's "State of the Union" program, ahead of a new round of talks in Geneva between world powers and Iran beginning November 20. "I think you should increase the pressure, because it's finally working," the Israeli leader said ... read more

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Taiwan in last-ditch bid to rescue Gambia ties Taiwan has sent senior diplomats to Gambia in a last-ditch effort to restore diplomatic relations after they were unilaterally broken off by the West African nation, officials said Sunday. ... more		Russia's Lavrov says 'very good chance' of Iran nuclear deal Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday that Iran nuclear talks had eliminated the fundamental areas of disagreement and there was a real chance of reaching a deal next week. ... more		France's Hollande in Israel for Iran-focused visit France will never tolerate nuclear proliferation, President Francois Hollande vowed Sunday as he arrived in Israel for a visit set to be dominated by the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme. ... more
				Russia hands India long-awaited aircraft carrier Russia on Saturday ceremonially 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		Lockheed Martin Conducts Second Successful LRASM Flight Test Lockheed Martin's Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) recently achieved another successful flight test, with the missile scoring a direct hit on a moving maritime target. The test was conduct ... more

Iran says next nuclear talks will be 'difficult' Iran said Sunday nuclear talks with world powers this week will be "difficult," as Israel boosted its campaign against a possible deal that would bring Tehran some sanctions relief. ... more		Turkey PM meets Iraqi Kurdish leader to shore up peace talks Turkey's prime minister welcomed the leader of Iraq's autonomous north to his country's own Kurdish-dominated territory for the first time Saturday, in a visit designed to kickstart a stalled peace process. ... 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		Top intelligence chief abducted as Libya marks strike Libya's deputy intelligence chief Mustafa Nuh was abducted Sunday by gunmen in Tripoli as the capital observed a three-day strike after deadly unrest triggered fears of civil war. ... more
				Baghdad bombs worst in Iraq attacks that kill 22 A series of bombings struck near markets, cafes and the theatre in Baghdad on Sunday evening, the deadliest in nationwide attacks in which 22 people and 12 militants were killed. ... more		Karzai calls on Taliban to participate elders assembly on US deal Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday called on the Taliban and their allies to join an assembly on a security pact that could allow some US troops to stay in the country after 2014. ... more

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Protest against US drone strikes in Pakistan postponed Right-wing Pakistani political parties on Sunday postponed a scheduled blockade of NATO supply lines meant to protest the killing of the Taliban chief, citing recent sectarian clashes. ... more		Blast kills 31 Syrian troops: watchdog A rebel bomb attack on an army base near Damascus killed 31 Syrian soldiers Sunday, as loyalist warplanes launched air raids on a town near the border with Lebanon. ... 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		China says 11 killed in attack on Xinjiang police station Eleven people were killed in an attack on a police station in China's restive Xinjiang, state media reported Sunday at a time of heightened tensions in the region following a fiery attack in Beijing. ... more
				Abbas to AFP: peace talks to continue for full 9 months Peace talks with Israel will continue for the full nine months as agreed with Washington "regardless of what happens on the ground", Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas told AFP on Sunday. ... more		Commonwealth to put on united front after summit rifts Commonwealth leaders were to wrap up a summit in Sri Lanka Sunday, looking to put on a united front after talks dominated by a bitter dispute over war crimes allegations. ... more

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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

Lockheed Martin Conducts Second Successful LRASM Flight Test

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Protest against US drone strikes in Pakistan postponed

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Israel and strategic US partner fall out over Iran		NATO puts its faith in new high-tech HQ		Russia 'offers Egypt MiG-29s in $2B arms deal'		Israel must not gamble with its security: minister		US believes Iran deal 'possible' at next talks
Portable radar detector said to reveal hidden weapons on people		Syria air strike hits Islamist brigade leadership		Panama extends North Koreans visas to get ship, crew		Beijing's meagre typhoon aid is diplomatic misstep: experts		New Zealand fine-tunes defense requirements

Hollande set for red carpet welcome in Israel

Cameron upstages Commonwealth summit with Jaffna trip

China ships spotted close to Japan-controlled islands

Hacker linked to Anonymous gets 10-year sentence

Commentary: A perfect storm

Netanyahu 'unimpressed' by IAEA nuclear report on Iran

Norway offers aid in destruction of Syria chem weapons

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

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