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February 10, 2014

US vows to defend Japan against China
Washington (AFP) Feb 07, 2014
Secretary of State John Kerry vowed Friday that the United States would defend Japan against attack including over islands claimed by China as tensions boil between the Asian powers. Kerry, who said he would visit China next week, met in Washington with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and reaffirmed the 1960 treaty that commits the United States to protect its ally. "That includes with respect to the South China Sea," he said, before correcting himself to say the East China Sea, where Ch ... read more

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Xi touts Russia ties as first China leader at foreign Olympics President Xi Jinping underscored Beijing's close ties with Moscow and cooperation on Syria ahead of the Sochi Olympics opening ceremony Friday, as China's first leader to attend a major overseas sports event. ... more		N. Korea completing large rocket pad: US think tank North Korea has almost completed enlargement of its main satellite launch pad, allowing the launch of rockets up to 50 metres in length as early as next month, a US think-tank said Friday. ... more		Israel shoots down rocket fired from Gaza: reports Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system shot down a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip towards the southern city of Ashkelon on Thursday evening, media reports said. ... more
				Israel to help India develop missile defense shield Israel will collaborate with India, one of its key arms customers, to develop an integrated missile-defense system intended primarily to counter Chinese nuclear and conventional missiles, and Israeli defense industry executive said. ... more		Report: U.S. science and technology lead diminishing as Asia competes U.S. predominance in science and technology eroded during the last decade as many Asian nations increased their innovation capacities, a report indicates. ... more

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				Historic China-Taiwan talks start long road to closer ties China and Taiwan are gearing up for their first government-to-government meeting in more than six decades Tuesday - but analysts say renewed political ties between the former bitter rivals may still be a long way off. ... more		Damascus confirms it will attend next round of peace talks Syria's deputy foreign minister, Faisal Muqdad, said on Friday that Damascus will take part in a second round of peace talks in Geneva due to start on February 10. ... more

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Blow for Pakistan talks as Taliban negotiator pulls out Pakistan's fledgling peace talks with the Taliban suffered a fresh blow Friday as a negotiator for the militants said he would take no further part until the agenda included the imposition of Islamic sharia law. ... more		Iraq governor gives Anbar militants one-week ultimatum An Iraqi provincial governor Saturday gave militants controlling a city near Baghdad one week to surrender as government forces made steady progress in an effort to end a weeks-long crisis. ... 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		Iraq pension law draws ire over MP exemption A new law passed by Iraqi MPs to raise retirement benefits for civil servants is drawing criticism amid accusations politicians will use a loophole to secure lavish benefits for themselves. ... more
				Iran agrees to explain nuclear detonators to UN Iran agreed Sunday to clarify to the UN atomic agency its need for detonators used in nuclear devices, as part of a probe into allegations of its past weapons work. ... more		Iran says no access to military site in UN nuclear deal Iran said the controversial Parchin military site is not included in an agreement it struck on Sunday with the UN atomic watchdog. ... more

Israeli leaders step up warnings of growing missile threat

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Israel shoots down rocket fired from Gaza: reports

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Anglo-French accord covers development of drones

Israel's defense industry boosts UAV sales, eyes unmanned subs

US prepares for cyber warfare with mass production of 3D-printed drones

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MUOS Satellite Tests Show Extensive Reach In Polar Communications Capability

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US sets sanctions on Iran, terror global network		What does Karzai roadblock mean for US in Afghanistan?		Iran says it can reassure West over nuclear reactor		Syria must speed up removal of chemical weapons: UN		Pakistan government, Taliban hold three-hour talks

7 bombs hit Baghdad as US lawmakers slam Maliki

It's no game: Xbox-sensor guards Korean border

OSI wins Australian navy software upgrade contract

Boeing, Saudi Airlines sign collaborative pact

Two US ships arrive in Black Sea before Sochi Olympics

UK's 'most-advanced' aircraft makes succesful test flights

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US presses Beijing on South China Sea claims

Fears grow of new Israeli assault on Gaza amid rocket attacks

Ecuador pulls out of regional mutual defense treaty

Weapons stash found at Lebanon home of Syrian: security

Iraqi PM under fire amid 'insanity' of suicide bombings

US Navy probes cheating by nuclear reactor instructors

Taiwan says Ma would like to meet Xi at APEC

North and South Korea agree to restart family reunions

Baghdad bombs, including near Green Zone, kill 33

Colombia rebels accuse ex-president in spying scandal

China's military rise forcing Asian defence splurge

US pleads for 'good neighborliness' in Asia

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