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June 19, 2014

Obama under pressure to respond to Iraq crisis
Washington (AFP) June 18, 2014
US President Barack Obama faced demands for a new US strategy on the deepening crisis in Iraq on Wednesday, as the White House insisted he had not ruled out Baghdad's request for air strikes. But there were no signs that renewed military action was imminent in a war that Obama had declared at an end, as the president mulled a range of options drawn up by his advisors. The White House, pushing back on reports that said that Obama had decided that no strikes would take place immediately, said that ... read more

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MBDA throws spotlight on MMP missile system European missile-maker MBDA has spotlighted its new configurations of the fifth-generation MMP land combat system. ... more		New sensors for Leopard 2 commander and gunner sights Gunner and commander sights on Leopard 2 main battle tanks are to receive new sensors from Cassidian Optronics, a subsidiary of Airbus Defense and Space. ... more		Thales UK producing missile launching system for helos Britain's Ministry of Defense has contracted Thales UK to demonstrate and manufacture the Future Anti Surface Guided Weapon (Light) system for helicopters. ... more
				Fellow soldier says Bergdahl 'wanted to hunt and kill' A member of Bowe Bergdahl's unit in Afghanistan told Congress Wednesday that the recently released US Army sergeant "wanted to hunt and kill" Taliban, even while telling relatives he aimed to help Afghans. ... more		Two US drone strikes kill at least five militants in Pakistan At least five militants were killed in two separate US drone strikes early Wednesday in a northwest tribal district where Pakistan has this week launched a major military offensive. ... more

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S-97 Raider prototype nearer to completion Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has successfully installed the avionics system on the first of two prototype S-97 Raider tactical helicopters. ... more		Selex ES is upgrading RAT 31 DL radar in Turkey NATO support agency NSPA has tapped Selex ES to upgrade RAT 31 DL three-dimensional air defense radars that are in use in Turkey. ... more		A 'city-killer' asteroid might hit Earth -- how worried should we be? ISS Crew Demonstrates Robotics and Monitors Environmental Conditions Asteroid Bennu comes from a long-lost salty world with ingredients for life		Sagem upgrades drone's optronics A new optronics suite has been integrated and demonstrated aboard Sagem's Patroller unmanned aerial system for extended long-range identification capabilities. ... more
				Israel tightens W.Bank grip as Abbas blasts kidnappers Israel further tightened its grip on the West Bank Wednesday, arresting another 65 people, as Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas lashed out at those behind the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers. ... more		Biden voices full US support for Colombia peace process The United States fully supports Colombia's efforts to reach a deal to end Latin America's longest civil war, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday. ... more

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Exelis enhancing communications for NATO country Enhanced high-capacity data radios are being supplied to an unidentified member country of NATO by Exelis under a $12 million contract. ... more		Iran says could work with US in Iraq if nuclear talks succeed A top Iranian official said on Wednesday that Tehran could consider working with the United States over the crisis in Iraq if talks on its nuclear programme are successful. ... more		Quantum factors elevate plant energy transport efficiency Small temperature rise could triple Earth heat hazard Novel algorithm taps global fibre networks to enhance earthquake warnings		Marines receive aerial refueling tanker that can be used as gunship Lockheed Martin has delivered to the U.S. Marines a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft modified for use as a gunship. ... more
Iraq appeals for US air strikes on advancing militants Baghdad asked Washington Wednesday to carry out air strikes on militants who attacked Iraq's main oil refinery and seized more territory in the north, amid warnings the country's future was at stake. ... more		After Santos election victory, Colombia resumes peace bid Colombia resumed its path toward peace with leftist rebels Monday, bolstered by President Juan Manuel Santos' victory in elections seen as a referendum on his bid to end the 50-year-old conflict. ... more		UN monitor urges China to bring North Korea to heel A UN monitor Wednesday urged China to bring ally North Korea to heel over its record of systemic human rights abuse, likening Beijing's clout to that of Washington with Israel. ... more		China 'loves peace' says premier, despite regional disputes China "naturally loves peace" but will take "resolute measures" to protect regional stability, Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday, affirming a dual-track foreign policy of power and peace despite tensions with nations including Japan and Vietnam. ... more

	China has surpassed Britain's 'declining empire': media China has overtaken Britain as a world power, a state-run newspaper argued scornfully Wednesday, after Premier Li Keqiang oversaw the signing of trade deals that will see Chinese invest in British high-speed trains and nuclear power. ... more		Chemring integrates new system with Resolve A wideband electronic warfare system that automatically classifies signals and provides immediate direction findings was launched on Monday. ... more

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New Belgian government ditches nuclear power exit plan

Trump seeks species protection rollbacks to promote US drilling

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Proton Accident Investigation Complete - Roscosmos

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets Chinese premier

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US commandos capture Benghazi attack suspect

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US, Iran may use nuclear talks to discuss Iraq

Saudi, Qatar blame 'sectarian' policies for Iraq unrest

Break over, Obama returns to Iraq nightmare

Top China state-run think-tank warned over ideology: media

Dutch fear new European jihadi wave after ISIL success

Scientists warn of tourism threat to Antarctica

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