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July 07, 2014

Japan set for first arms export under new rules: report
Tokyo (AFP) July 06, 2014
Japan is set to approve its first arms export following relaxation of its self-imposed ban, as the nation aims to boost its global military and economic presence, a report said Sunday. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to export a high-performance sensor to the United States, which will use it in the Patriot Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2) missile defence system to be exported to Qatar, the Nikkei business daily said without citing sources. Tokyo's decision, likely to become official later this mo ... read more

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Jihadist 'caliph' demands obedience in unprecedented appearance Self-proclaimed caliph Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi made an unprecedented appearance in the Iraqi city of Mosul, which his forces helped capture last month, and ordered Muslims to obey him, according to a video posted Saturday. ... more		Leading Sunni scholar says jihadist caliphate violates sharia Prominent Sunni Muslim scholar Yusef al-Qaradawi said on Saturday that the declaration of an Islamic caliphate by jihadists fighting the governments in Syria and Iraq violates sharia law. ... more		India nurses return from Iraq to emotional welcome A group of 46 Indian nurses held "against their will" in a part of Iraq seized by Islamic militants returned home on Saturday to an emotional reunion with their families. ... more
				Kurdish rebels to restart withdrawal in September: report Kurdish rebels will begin a stalled withdrawal from Turkey into their safe haven in northern Iraq after parliament passes reforms aimed at ending a decades-long insurgency, local media reported on Saturday. ... more		Jihadists destroy mosques and shrines in Iraq Jihadists who overran Mosul last month have demolished ancient shrines and mosques in and around the historic northern Iraqi city, residents and social media posts said Saturday. ... more

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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the jihadist 'caliph' Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the enigmatic self-proclaimed "caliph" of a state straddling Iraq and Syria, is increasingly seen as more powerful than Al-Qaeda's chief. ... more		Chinese, Indian militaries vow cooperation: Xinhua Top Chinese and Indian military officials vowed to boost cooperation between the Asian giants during a rare visit by the head of India's army, state media reported. ... 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		Ukraine agrees to crisis talks with rebels and Russia Ukraine's embattled new leader agreed on Friday to immediate crisis talks with rebel commanders and Russia aimed at stemming bloodshed that has threatened his strategic country's survival and ruptured East-West ties. ... more
				Queen smashes whisky, gives her name to Britain's biggest warship Queen Elizabeth II smashed a bottle of whisky against Britain's biggest warship on Friday as she gave her name to the new aircraft carrier at a ceremony in Scotland. ... more		Russia sees 'political will' for Iran nuclear accord: official Russia signaled Friday that a deal could be clinched in Iran nuclear negotiations, as there is "political will" and a sense of urgency among participants for an accord before a July 20 deadline. ... more

Bulgaria, NATO allies hold Black Sea drills Bulgaria was hosting joint navy drills with fellow NATO members in the Black Sea on Friday, as the United States tries to reassure a region worried about Russia's intervention in Ukraine. ... more		Kurds seek independence vote amid Iraq 'chaos' Iraqi Kurdish preparations for an independence referendum met with frustration in Washington, which stressed unity was essential to tackle a jihadist-led onslaught that risks "Syria-like chaos". ... 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		Bosnia floods unearth war graves The remains of 24 people, believed to be Muslims killed during Bosnia's 1990s war, were exhumed from several graves unearthed by May's devastating floods, an official said Friday. ... more
Turkey softens stance on independence for Iraqi Kurds After embarking on a peace process with homegrown Kurdish militants, Turkey is finally reconciling itself with the prospect of an independent Kurdish state in neighbouring war-torn Iraq. ... more		Suicide bomber kills 15 in attack on Iraq forces A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-rigged vehicle at a security forces position north of Baghdad on Friday, killing 15 people, police and a doctor said. ... more		Indian nurses trapped in Iraq heading home Forty-six Indian nurses trapped in Iraq's conflict were freed on Friday after getting caught up in a swift militant offensive that has overrun swathes of territory and threatens "Syria-like chaos". ... more		Iraq's most revered cleric criticises fractious parliament Iraq's most senior Shiite cleric said Friday the failure of the new parliament to elect a speaker at its first session this week was a "regrettable failure," heaping pressure on premier Nuri al-Maliki. ... more

	Hackers take over Israel army Twitter account Internet hackers briefly took over an Israeli army Twitter account, the military said Friday, posting an alarming message that a nuclear facility had been hit by rocket fire. ... more		Xi's South Korea visit reflects a region in flux China's president on Friday wrapped up a state visit to South Korea that was heavier on symbolism than substance, but also exposed the slowly but steadily shifting bedrock of historical, Cold War alliances in East Asia. ... more

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New Belgian government ditches nuclear power exit plan

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Gyroscope production milestone for Northrop Grumman

Norwegian government contracts Kongsberg for JSF missile

Northrop Grumman received new order for E-2D aircraft

China to release daily Japanese war crimes 'confession'

New Zealand, others to receive CAE flight training systems

KC-46 offered for South Korean tanker project

Britain's aerospace industry outpaces rest of economy

Brazil taps AgustaWestland for helo upgrading

Raytheon, EUROSAM head-to-head in Polish missile contract bid

BAE Systems, Saudi company forming holding company

US court reinstates Abu Ghraib torture lawsuit against contractor

Airbus, Boeing, Israel firms bid for S. Korea military deal

US to push China on hacking at high-level talks

'Sue me' Obama draws strength from power showdown

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