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November 21, 2013

Resurgent Iran raises fears among its foes
Washington (AFP) Nov 20, 2013
Nascent nuclear talks between Iran and western powers are kindling some fears that after years of being sidelined from global diplomacy, Tehran may once again find a seat at the table. US Secretary of State John Kerry has stressed that despite burning issues such as Syria and Afghanistan, the focus has so far remained on reining in the Islamic republic's suspect nuclear program. "We're not in a larger discussion. We're not having a geopolitical conversation right now," Kerry insisted recently. ... read more

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				Outside View: For Iranian negotiators 'Time is on My Side' What a difference half a century makes! ... more		Beirut bombings: Will Hezbollah avenge attack on Iranian embassy? The suicide bombing of the Iranian Embassy in Beirut Tuesday, in which 23 people were killed, suggested a dangerously sharp escalation in the Sunni-Shiite confrontation in Lebanon, a direct consequence of the increasingly sectarian civil war in neighboring Syria. ... more

Raytheon awarded US Navy contract for radar production Raytheon has been awarded a $406 million U.S. Navy multi-year contract to provide AN/SPY-1 radar transmitters and MK99 Fire Control Systems for the AEGIS program. Both critical components of t ... more		Netanyahu takes Iran nuclear campaign to Kremlin At odds with ally Washington over an emerging nuclear agreement with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will on Wednesday take his campaign against the deal to Moscow. ... 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		Airbus and Cassidian play key role in Perseus maritime surveillance program Systems developed by EADS sister companies Airbus Military and Cassidian have played key roles in the first large-scale demonstration of technologies to address the growing crisis of economic migrat ... more
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Snubbed Taiwan breaks off ties with Gambia

Obama to ask Senators to hold off on Iran sanctions

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Turkey has no plans to give Kurdish rebels general amnesty

N. Korean refugees arrested in Kunming: reports

Top Syria rebel killed as Russia pushes peace

Fear of creditors keeps Argentine forces away from regional maneuvers

US to keep Patriot missiles in Turkey for another year

Netanyahu slams 'exceedingly bad' Iran nuclear deal

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Russia's Lavrov says 'very good chance' of Iran nuclear deal

France's Hollande in Israel for Iran-focused visit

Russia hands India long-awaited aircraft carrier

Iran says next nuclear talks will be 'difficult'

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