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January 07, 2014

Iraq at crossroads between reconciliation and war: analysts
Baghdad (AFP) Jan 06, 2014
An intensifying revolt in a Sunni Arab province of Iraq sparked by the Shiite-led government's dispersal of a year-old protest leaves the country at the crossroads between reconciliation and civil war, analysts say. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki must decide in the coming days whether to offer a real share of power to the disenchanted Sunni minority, or press on with allegedly sectarian policies and often heavy-handed security tactics that have fuelled its alienation. "The coming days will determ ... read more

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Israel approves new settlement plans: rights group A plan for 272 new homes in West Bank settlements was approved on the eve of US Secretary of State John Kerry's departure Monday, Israel's Peace Now movement said. ... more		Iran not on Syria peace conference list: UN UN leader Ban Ki-moon on Monday started sending out invitations to a Syria peace conference this month, but Iran was not on the list, a spokesman said. ... more		Kerry ends Mideast trip without framework deal US Secretary of State John Kerry headed home from the Middle East on Monday, insisting progress had been made despite failing to reach a framework to guide Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. ... more
				Harry Potter wizard invoked as Japan admits no hope of China summit The diplomatic bickering between Japan and China descended into name-calling in the British press Monday, with ambassadorial claim and counter-claim invoking the fictional evil wizard of the Harry Potter series, Lord Voldemort. ... more		US speeds up drone, missile deliveries to aid Iraq The United States will speed up delivery of missiles and surveillance drones to Iraq as the Baghdad government battles a resurgence of Al-Qaeda linked militants, a Pentagon spokesman said Monday. ... more

Chinese tycoon wants to 'rebuild' New York Times A Chinese tycoon said Monday he is serious about buying the New York Times and wants to work on "rebuilding its credibility and influence" by reforming its award-winning coverage of China. ... more		Rodman says he loves N. Korea's Kim Jong-Un Former basketball star Dennis Rodman headed to Pyongyang Monday with a group of former NBA players, saying he will not raise concerns about repression in North Korea because leader Kim Jong-Un is his friend and he loves him. ... more		ATLAS bolsters radio frequency network through new HawkEye 360 alliance Mobix Labs Secures Defense Funding to Advance SATCOM SoC Innovation Karman Moves Forward with Initial Public Offering		Iraq PM urges Fallujah to expel militants to avoid assault Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki called Monday for Fallujah residents to expel "terrorists" holding the city to avoid an assault by security forces, as they battled gunmen in nearby Ramadi. ... more
				Cyberwarfare main threat to US: poll Cyberattacks are the most serious threat facing the United States, even more so than terrorism, according to American defense experts. ... more		Jihadists seize Iraqi towns in drive for new Islamic caliphate The seizure of the key western towns of Fallujah and Ramadi by jihadists of al-Qaida's Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Dec. 30 in a campaign against the Shiite-dominated government underlines the Sunni group's growing strength and its drive to re-establish an Islamic caliphate centered in Baghdad that will extend into war-torn Syria. ... more

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Satellite of Russia's early warning constellation burns down in atmosphere

Raytheon begins building 12th AN/TPY-2 ballistic missile defense radar

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Israel successfully tests Arrow space missile interceptor

Israel, US carry out missile test during Kerry visit

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US names drone testing sites

FAA announces locations for future drone testing sites

Rocket Rokot brings 3 Russian military-purpose satellites on orbit

US Air Force selects Raytheon's high-bandwidth satellite terminal for secure, protected communications

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Israel, US carry out missile test during Kerry visit		Four-of-5 world leaders use Twitter; Obama leads the pack		Kerry on third day of Mideast shuttle		Hacker Jack died from accidental overdose: coroner		A tale of two leaders in China and Japan

China plans joint military command system: state media

NATO soldier killed in Afghan multiple suicide attack

China envoy compares Japanese militarism to Voldemort

Kerry in Israel on new Mideast peace push

Iraq forces battle jihadists in western cities

Censored China paper insists on right to truth

Beijing's aircraft carrier returns from South China Sea

Colleague of China's ex-security chief sacked for graft

Turkey denies reports of arms shipment to Syria

Nordic vessels ready for delayed Syria chemical shipment

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Arson damages Chinese consulate in San Francisco

China mulls revamping military regions: Japan report

Abe says Japan's pacifist constitution may be revised by 2020

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