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March 13, 2014

Walker's World: Putin as carnivore
Berlin (UPI) Mar 12, 2013
The unfolding Ukraine crisis has become a classic example of the complex nature of power in the modern age. Military, economic, diplomatic forms of power intertwine with geography, energy and political will in unexpected ways that point to the the unpredictable shape of international relations in a future marked by high levels of financial interdependence. In the classic traditional calculations of power, based largely on military and industrial might, Russia should have been deterred f ... read more

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US hits 'provocative' China move on Philippine ships The United States on Wednesday accused China of raising tensions by blocking two Philippines vessels as it urged freedom of navigation in the tense South China Sea. ... more		Russia can't derail US exit from Afghanistan: general Russia would be unable to disrupt the US military's withdrawal from Afghanistan even if it cut off access to supply routes across its territory, a top US commander said Wednesday. ... more		Israel vows tough action after Gaza rocket salvos Israeli warplanes hit a number of targets in the Gaza Strip Thursday night in response to heavy Palestinian rocket fire into the Jewish state earlier, Palestinian eyewitnesses said. ... more
				Japan lawmaker urges Abe effort on US, S.Korea An influential Japanese opposition lawmaker called Wednesday on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to work for more stable relations with the United States and South Korea after rifts over historical disputes. ... more		US official : arms control work with Russia to continue The White House's top arms control official on Wednesday said US cooperation with Russia on agreements limiting nuclear arsenals would survive the worst East-West tensions in years sparked by Ukraine. ... more

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NSA has 'industrial scale' malware for spying: report The National Security Agency has developed malware that allows it to collect data automatically from millions of computers worldwide, a report based on leaked documents showed Wednesday. ... more		Chinese president to make first EU visit Chinese President Xi Jinping will make his first visit to European Union headquarters in Brussels on March 31 as part of trip to several EU countries, an EU statement said Wednesday. ... 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		Prague extends lease of Swedish Gripen fighters till 2027 The Czech government on Wednesday renewed its lease on 14 Swedish fighter jets until 2027, its defence minister said. ... more
				Japan draws up overhaul of arms-export ban Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has drawn up plans to overhaul the pacifist country's self-imposed ban on arms exports, an official said Thursday, in a move that could anger China. ... more		Israel MPs pass law to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews Israeli MPs on Wednesday voted through a law which will compel ultra-Orthodox Jews to either serve in the military or perform civilian service. ... more

Developing the Next-Generation Military Radar while Maintaining Current Systems; IDGA�s Military Radar Summit - April 2014

International Conference on Protection of Materials and Structures From Space Environment

Nuclear Supply Chain Summit - April 28-29 Greenville SC

Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison & Memory Foam Mattress Review

Kerry to decide 'soon' on resuming Egypt aid US Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday he hoped to decide soon on whether to restore the full $1.5 billion in American aid to Egypt. ... more		British PM in Israel to talk peace, Iran British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit during which he will meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders to discuss the peace talks and Iran. ... 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		China sees happy minorities and terrorists in Xinjiang Chinese portrayals of the far western region of Xinjiang veer from a happy land of dancing minorities to a hotbed of dangerous separatist terrorism, polarised and simplistic viewpoints that experts say are used to justify domination and harsh security. ... more
				UAE summons Iraq envoy to protest Saudi terror accusations The United Arab Emirates summoned Iraq's ambassador on Wednesday to protest accusations by Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki that Saudi Arabia was supporting terrorism, state media reported. ... more		Israel-Palestinian 'mistrust' at highest levels: Kerry US Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday that the level of mistrust between Israelis and Palestinians was the highest he had ever seen. ... more

US to continue technology development against ballistic missile threat

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

Raytheon awarded contract for Patriot

N. Korean military defends missile tests

S. Korea calls North missile tests calculated provocation

South Korea buys more Phalanx missles from Raytheon

Israel drone crashes in Gaza

US aviation agency to appeal drone ruling

For US forces in Africa, spy drones in short supply

Raytheon receives contract modification on JPSS Common Ground System

ASC Signal Completes First Phase of Horizon Teleports Installation and Receives Additional Antenna Order

Soldier's Network Update: US Army Capability Set 14 to Include AN/PRC-155 Manpack Tactical Radios

	Philippines lodges protest over ships 'blocked' by China The Philippines said Tuesday it had lodged a formal protest after two Filipino vessels were prevented from bringing supplies to marines by the Chinese coastguard on a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. ... more		Swedish-British journalist gunned down in Kabul A gunman shot dead a Swedish-British journalist at close range in central Kabul on Tuesday in an unexplained daylight murder that shocked foreign residents living in a city on high alert ahead of elections. ... more		Israel drone crashes in Gaza An unmanned aircraft of the sort Israel uses for surveillance and missile strikes in Gaza crashed in the south of the territory early on Tuesday, sources on both sides said. ... more		Spat over 'Jewish' state threatens to derail peace talks Israel's insistence on Palestinian recognition of its Jewish character and the Palestinian refusal to comply is threatening bring about the collapse of US-led peace talks. ... more

MIT engineers help multirobot systems stay in the safety zone

Scientists' conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris

Tradition and hi tech sync at China 'AI temple fair'; Tourist hot spot stokes viral nostalgia

Brazil to build own aircraft carrier: defense minister		European IT firms seize opportunity from spy scandal		Israel PM: no deal unless Palestinians accept Jewish state		Egypt's Sisi in UAE for joint military exercises		Snowden: NSA leaks fueled needed debate on spying
Fifteen years on, Ukraine neighbours glad to be in NATO		Crimea 'soldiers' swear oath before pro-Moscow PM		Russia floats own solution to Ukraine crisis		Thailand exposed as crime hub over MH370 stolen passports		US gun lobby sees media as enemy

Saudi slams 'irresponsible' terror charges by Iraq PM

Iraq suicide bombing death toll rises to 50

In Iran, EU's Ashton says no guarantee on nuclear deal

Fatah endorses refusal to recognise Israel as Jewish state

Mild weather may have propelled rise of Genghis Khan

Iran raps Ashton for 'unsanctioned' meet with activists

Russian official to hold talks on new Iran nuclear plant

NATO says to deploy recon flights over Poland, Romania

Russia warns could halt foreign arms checks

China to 'defend every inch' of territory: foreign minister

Blocked by sunken Russian ships, Ukraine's navy stays defiant

US aviation agency to appeal drone ruling

Philippines has 'right' to defend its territory like China: PM spokesman

For US forces in Africa, spy drones in short supply

China muddling through on Ukraine - and world affairs: analysts

Libya separatists loading NKorea oil ship ignore warning

After NSA scandal, US intelligence budget declines

Saudi Arabia and Qatar in 'war on Iraq': Maliki

France says warship deal with Russia still alive

NASA Data Sheds New Light on Changing Greenland Ice

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