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July 02, 2014

Historic shift as Japan expands scope of military
Tokyo (AFP) July 01, 2014
Japan on Tuesday loosened the bonds on its powerful military, proclaiming the right to go into battle in defence of allies, in a highly controversial shift in the nation's pacifist stance. After months of political horsetrading and browbeating of opponents, conservative Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said his cabinet had formally endorsed a reinterpretation of rules that have banned the use of armed force except in very narrowly-defined circumstances. "I will protect Japanese people's lives and peace ... read more

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Iraq parliament opens with PM re-election in doubt Iraq's newly-elected parliament convened Tuesday to begin choosing a government, with premier Nuri al-Maliki's bid for a third term battered by a Sunni militant offensive threatening to tear Iraq apart. ... more		Nano-Hyperspec Sensor Payload For Small Hand-Launched UAVs In extending technological leadership within the remote sensing market, Headwall announced availability of its new Nano-Hyperspec sensor for commercial UAV deployment. The low-cost hyperspectral sen ... 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		Negotiators reach deal on acquisition of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Saab announced on Monday that it has successfully completed negotiations with ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions for acquisition of its Marine Systems business. ... more
				Russian arms likely used against Ukrainian aircraft: US Pro-Russian separatists likely used weapons supplied by Moscow to shoot down Ukrainian aircraft in recent weeks, NATO's top commander General Philip Breedlove said Monday. ... more		Obama sends more troops to Baghdad as Iraq battles to stop offensive President Barack Obama has deployed 200 more troops to Baghdad to protect the US embassy as Iraq's parliament was set to convene Tuesday to seek a solution to the country's sectarian crisis. ... more

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Scientists devloping novel technique that could facilitate nuclear disarmament

Ukraine seeks concrete steps from Russia on truce

Indian guru still hopes for peaceful way in Pakistan

N. Korea fires missiles ahead of Xi's Seoul visit

UN determined to help Africa fight terrorism: Ban

China 'won't seek hegemony' says President Xi

Chinese official wraps up protest-hit Taiwan visit

Industries study enhanced missile defense capability

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New missile defense equipment installed on frigate

US drones over Baghdad as Iraq battles for Tikrit

US flies armed drones over Baghdad to protect Americans

Panama judge acquits N. Korean crew over arms row

China's Xi heads to South Korea in 'message' to North

Syrian rebels could aid fight against Iraq militants: Kerry

Israeli air raid kills two Gaza Palestinians: medics

US moves to phase out landmines

Unprecedented Kurdish peshmerga deployment in Iraq

'Worst is over' in Iraq, ex general in US-led invasion says

Oil palm plantations threaten water quality

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