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January 27, 2014

Abe calls for summit for 'inseparable' Japan and China
Tokyo (AFP) Jan 24, 2014
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday that Japan and China are "inseparable" and urged Beijing to come to the table for "vital" summit talks as he sought to move on from comparisons he drew with World War I. Abe told lawmakers he would not budge on the sovereignty of the Tokyo-administered islands that Beijing claims, but insisted the disagreement should not prevent a meeting between two closely-intertwined countries. "Unfortunately, we have not been able to realise summit meetings with China. B ... read more

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Gulf Arabs pursue united military command again, allies skeptical Saudi Arabia and its five partners in the Gulf Cooperation Council say they're establishing a joint military command to coordinate their defenses, but it remains to be seen whether this will produce the coordinated military procurement for which their American protectors are pushing. ... more		Outside View: Repeating the past As we look ahead to the New Year, work and strive to keep resolutions and to meet promises, we might take a moment to offer contemplative thanks for the many gifts that we have received within our daily lives: a loving family, good health and, of course, our freedom. ... more		India celebrates Republic Day, president warns on corruption India marked its Republic Day on Sunday with a parade of military hardware in the capital, as the president warned the country's politicians against underestimating public anger over corruption. ... more
				Iran says no need for UN watchdog office in Tehran A senior Iranian official Saturday dismissed the need for a Tehran office for UN inspectors tasked with monitoring Iran's partial nuclear freeze, Mehr news agency said. ... more		Xu Zhiyong: moderate activist who still tested China's limits Once he graced the pages of China's Esquire magazine, but lawyer Xu Zhiyong endured long harassment for his legal activism before he was sentenced to four years in prison on Sunday. ... more

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Philippines, rebels see final peace deal in weeks The Philippine government and the country's main Muslim rebel group said Sunday they hoped to sign within weeks a final peace deal to end decades of deadly insurgency after clearing the last hurdle in 18 years of negotiations. ... more		Israeli jailed for espionage goes free after 26 months An Israeli woman convicted of spying and leaking classified military documents to the media walked free on Sunday after serving 26 months of a four-and-a-half year prison sentence. ... 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		Israel to let more building materials into Gaza Israel is to allow the entry of more building materials into the Gaza Strip, the defence ministry said Sunday, and a UN refugee agency said they should be delivered soon. ... more
				Afghan govt offers 2009 AFP photo as 'evidence' of 2014 airstrike A photograph the Afghan government distributed to back up its claims about civilian casualties in a US airstrike 10 days ago was actually a 2009 AFP photograph of a different funeral, a media investigation revealed Sunday. ... more		France, China fete 50 years since recognition France and China begin year-long celebrations next week to mark 50 years since Paris became the first Western power to recognise the Communist government, paving the way for Beijing's global acceptance. ... more

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DR Congo arms depot blast death toll rises to more than 20: UN An explosion at an arms depot in the central Democratic Republic of Congo claimed more than 20 lives, the UN peacekeeping mission in the country said Saturday. ... more		Croatian secret police ex-chief extradited to Germany Croatia Friday handed over a former secret police chief chief to Germany to head off further worsening of relations between European Union leaders and the newest EU member. ... more		Fresh quake barrage hits Greek island Santorini Pain, anger as Turkey marks two years since quake disaster January sets 'surprising' heat record: EU monitor		Jihadist group claims downing of Egypt army helicopter An Al-Qaeda inspired group has claimed it shot down an Egyptian military helicopter in the Sinai peninsula, in what the army said was an accident that killed five soldiers. ... more
				Thales chooses Steyr grenade launcher for EF88 rifle Steyr Mannlicher's SL40 grenade launchers will be part of Thales Australia's EF88 rifle package under development for the Australian military. ... more		Rights group slams India verdict clearing army of deaths A human rights group Saturday slammed a military court verdict clearing five Indian army officers involved in the killing of five civilians, saying it showed the military's "continuing impunity for serious abuses". ... more

Israel to start Arrow 3 production although key test still to come

Raytheon resumes work on US Navy Air and Missile Defense Radar

Israel's Rafael and Raytheon to co-produce Iron Dome

Longbow Missiles Demonstrate Littoral Attack Capability

Lockheed Martin Tests LRASM MK 41 Vertical Launch System Interface

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MIT engineers help multirobot systems stay in the safety zone

Scientists' conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris

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Ecuador firm on reducing US presence, spies		Sri Lanka looks for 30,000 army deserters: official		China, Japan open German front in diplomatic war		Iran comments a new headache for Washington		Israel fear of jihadist raids mounts after 'plot to hit U.S. Embassy'
N. Korea pushes South on military drills		BAE touts maintenance work for Royal Navy		Taiwan leader visits allies to safeguard ties after Gambia blow		US admiral warns no China hotline in case of crisis		China leader marks 50 years of ties with France

Lebanon army kills 'Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist'

Sikhs see step forward on US military service

Chilean defense spending at risk from poor copper trade

Iraq executes 11 more 'terrorism' convicts: ministry

Iran's absence from Syria talks won't impact nuclear deal: US

Iraq shelling kills four, US pushes 'political' steps

Outside View: Financing death: Iran's 'War on Drugs'

Indian navy gets its third Saryu-class patrol vessel

Gurkhas among 1,500 British army job losses

Colombian rebels say Santos govt escalates war

Japan tells world to stand up to China or face consequences

US Pacific fleet chief says N. Korea is top security concern

Outside View: Bob Gates' 'Duty'

China leaders' kin stash riches in offshore tax havens: probe

Key Pakistani cleric quits Taliban peace talks

Syria meet a 'day of hope', sides must seize 'enormous opportunity': Ban

Iraq PM calls for 'stand' against Anbar militants

Al-Qaida wages assassination war against Yemen's spy services

Maldives rejects military pact with US

S. Korea vows harsh penalties for data leaks

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