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June 10, 2014

China to join US-led naval drill for first time: PLA
Beijing (AFP) June 09, 2014
China has confirmed it will participate in a major US-organised naval drill for the first time, official media said Monday, amid heightened distrust between the two military powers. The Chinese navy will participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) multinational naval exercises, the military's official People's Liberation Army Daily reported. China is embroiled in a series of rows with its neighbours in the East and South China Sea that have caused concern in Washington, which closely monitors ... read more

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Trump seeks species protection rollbacks to promote US drilling

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Palestinian unity should be 'supported': Europe's Barroso

CIA joins Twitter, Facebook

Hong Kong carriers on alert following attack warning

Pakistan: Decline and fall?

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500 'Qaeda' killed, aid needed: Yemen army

Militants launch major assault on Iraq's Samarra

Royal Navy receiving accoustic targets for training

Obama makes 'no apologies' for Taliban hostage deal

Obama expresses 'concerns' over sale of French warships to Russia

Researchers find major West Antarctic glacier melting from geothermal sources

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