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March 17, 2014

Quantum physics secures new cryptography scheme
Singapore (SPX) Mar 16, 2014
The way we secure digital transactions could soon change. An international team has demonstrated a form of quantum cryptography that can protect people doing business with others they may not know or trust - a situation encountered often on the internet and in everyday life, for example at a bank's ATM. "Having quantum cryptography to hand is a realistic prospect, I think. I expect that quantum technologies will gradually become integrated with existing devices such as smartphones, allowing us to ... read more

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				NKorea threatens to flex nuclear muscle; fires volley of missiles North Korea has threatened to demonstrate its nuclear deterrence in a move analysts say could indicate the regime is preparing to carry out a fourth atomic test amid long-stalled disarmament talks. ... more		US weighs request for military aid from Ukraine: officials The United States is "reviewing" a request from Ukraine's leaders for arms and other military assistance, officials said Thursday, denying reports they had rejected Kiev's appeal. ... more

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Kerry pressuring the wrong side: Israel minister An Israeli minister on Sunday said Washington's top diplomat was "wrong" for pressuring Israel in peace talks, a day before Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas visits the White House. ... more		Former Soviet satellites sign joint military pact Four former Soviet satellites in Central Europe signed a military pact Friday to coordinate defence planning and to create a joint combat unit to operate under NATO and EU auspices, in response to the Ukraine crisis. ... 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		NATO websites targeted in attack claimed by Ukrainian hackers NATO said several of its websites were targeted in a "significant" cyber attack on Saturday that was claimed by Ukrainian hackers in what appeared to be the latest bout of virtual warfare linked to the country's crisis. ... more
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Israel says long-range rockets aboard 'Iran arms ship'

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Israel ministers doubt prisoner release without talks extension

Iraq executes seven, including Saddam-era agents

Walker's World: Putin as carnivore

US hits 'provocative' China move on Philippine ships

Russia can't derail US exit from Afghanistan: general

Israel vows tough action after Gaza rocket salvos

Japan lawmaker urges Abe effort on US, S.Korea

US official : arms control work with Russia to continue

NSA has 'industrial scale' malware for spying: report

Chinese president to make first EU visit

Prague extends lease of Swedish Gripen fighters till 2027

Japan draws up overhaul of arms-export ban

Israel MPs pass law to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews

Kerry to decide 'soon' on resuming Egypt aid

British PM in Israel to talk peace, Iran

China sees happy minorities and terrorists in Xinjiang

UAE summons Iraq envoy to protest Saudi terror accusations

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