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March 10, 2014

Russia warns could halt foreign arms checks
Moscow (AFP) March 08, 2014
Russia is considering halting foreign inspections of its strategic weapons arsenal, including nuclear-capable missiles, in response to "threats" from the West over the Ukraine crisis, the defence ministry said Saturday. "The unfounded threats towards Russia from the United States and NATO over its policy on Ukraine are seen by us as an unfriendly gesture that allows the declaration of force majeure circumstances," a high-ranking defence ministry official, who was not named, said in a statement to al ... read more

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China to 'defend every inch' of territory: foreign minister China's foreign minister on Saturday said his country would vigorously defend its sovereignty, declaring there was "no room for compromise" with Japan over territory or history. ... more		Blocked by sunken Russian ships, Ukraine's navy stays defiant Russia has deliberately sunk three of its own ships to block Ukrainian navy vessels into a lake off the Black Sea, officers say, highlighting Moscow's determination to wear down the morale of Kiev's forces in Crimea. ... more		US aviation agency to appeal drone ruling The US aviation agency said Friday it will appeal the dismissal of a $10,000 fine it imposed on a Swiss entrepreneur who flew a drone over a college campus to make a commercial. ... more
				Philippines has 'right' to defend its territory like China: PM spokesman The Philippines also has the right to defend every inch of its territory, President Benigno Aquino's spokesman said on Sunday, after China made a similar warning. ... more		For US forces in Africa, spy drones in short supply The US military faces a chronic shortage of surveillance aircraft in Africa needed to track extremists on the continent, particularly in the Sahel region, a top general said Thursday. ... more

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China muddling through on Ukraine - and world affairs: analysts As world leaders scramble to shape events in Ukraine, China has stood by unable even to articulate its stance, exposing its muddled approach to foreign affairs despite its fast-growing global interests and stature, analysts say. ... more		Libya separatists loading NKorea oil ship ignore warning Libyan separatists loaded oil onto a North Korean tanker for a second consecutive day on Sunday, ignoring the central government's threats of military action, an industry official said. ... 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		After NSA scandal, US intelligence budget declines US intelligence agencies will see a five percent drop in funding under a proposed 2015 budget, officials said Thursday, after a year marked by controversy over far-reaching electronic spying. ... more
				Saudi Arabia and Qatar in 'war on Iraq': Maliki Saudi Arabia and Qatar are supporting militant groups in Iraq and have effectively declared war on the country, Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said as nationwide violence left 15 dead Saturday. ... more		France says warship deal with Russia still alive French President Francois Hollande said a controversial sale of two state-of-the art warships by France to Russia was still on course despite Moscow's widely opposed stand over Crimea. ... more

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Israel says long-range rockets aboard 'Iran arms ship' Israel said Sunday it had found 40 long-range rockets aboard a ship it intercepted in the Red Sea, charging that it carried weapons sent by Iran to Gaza Strip militants. ... more		Suicide bomber kills 34 at crowded Iraq checkpoint A suicide bomber killed 34 people, including two state television employees, at a checkpoint near Baghdad Sunday, after Iraq's premier accused Riyadh and Doha of fuelling bloodshed in the country. ... 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		One worker killed in Indian nuclear submarine accident One Indian worker was killed in an accident during construction of a nuclear submarine, a defence statement said Sunday, the latest in a string of deadly mishaps to hit the navy. ... more
				N. Korean No. 2 reappears, quashing purge rumours North Korea's state media published photos Friday of Vice Marshall Choe Ryong-Hae, quashing intense speculation that the man seen as the number two to paramount leader Kim Jong-Un had been purged. ... more		In Iran, EU's Ashton says no guarantee on nuclear deal EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said Sunday a final accord on Iran's nuclear programme cannot be guaranteed, during a landmark visit that underscores a thaw in Tehran's ties with the West. ... more

Israel says long-range rockets aboard 'Iran arms ship'

Raytheon awarded contract for Patriot

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N. Korean military defends missile tests

S. Korea calls North missile tests calculated provocation

South Korea buys more Phalanx missles from Raytheon

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US aviation agency to appeal drone ruling

For US forces in Africa, spy drones in short supply

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	Merkel tells Putin that Crimea referendum is 'illegal' German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday that she considered the referendum being held in Crimea this month on joining Russia was "illegal". ... more		Gunfire keeps monitors from Crimea as Russia ups threats Pro-Kremlin militia fired warning shots as unarmed foreign observers tried to enter Crimea on Saturday while Russia stepped up its standoff with the West over Ukraine by threatening to keep Washington from checking on its nuclear arms. ... more		Israeli teens say won't join army because of occupation A group of Israeli teenagers have informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu they will refuse to serve in the military because of its role in the occupation of Palestinian land. ... more		Turkey's moderate ex-army chief pushed to the limit Former Turkish army chief Ilker Basbug, the highest-profile defendant convicted in a mass trial over an alleged coup plot, was set to walk free from jail on Friday, less than a year after being given a life sentence. ... more

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Israel hails seizure on high seas of 'Iran arms ship'		Iran, Japan hold 'fruitful' talks on frozen assets: Zarif		China official says evidence against Uighur academic 'irrefutable'		Dalai Lama encourages 'self-confident' US global role		Up to 12 'terrorists' in Mali killed by French forces

Bombings, shootings kill 22 in Iraq

Rolls-Royce says facing US corruption probe

US sends six fighters for NATO Baltics patrols: Lithuania

Kosovo to create own army to 'protect sovereignty': government

Pakistan to form group to talk directly with Taliban

NATO air strike kills five Afghan soldiers: officials

Walker's World: Putin's gamble

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Israel intercepts 'Iranian weapons shipment' to Gaza

NATO steps up Ukraine cooperation, reviews it with Russia

Iran FM says will not scrap Arak reactor

Attacks in Baghdad area kill 21 people

Israel claims to hit two Hezbollah fighters on Syria border

US expands military support to Poland, Baltic states

Ukrainians rush to enlist for army amid crisis in Crimea

Russia gave prior notice of missile test: US official

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