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July 24, 2014

Chinese president wields economic might on LatAm tour
Havana (AFP) July 23, 2014
Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a nine-day Latin American tour in Cuba on Wednesday, heading home with dozens of deals underlining Beijing's growing interest - and influence - in the region. Xi kicked off his trip at a summit of the BRICS emerging powers in Brazil, then traveled to Argentina, Venezuela and Cuba - three countries that have often been among the most outspoken critics of US dominance over the region. His charm offensive began with the announcement by the BRICS - Brazil, ... read more

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US still mulling Iraq request for militant drone strikes Washington is still weighing Iraq's request to launch air strikes against Islamic militants, but is working to boost the Iraqi army as it battles the extremists, a top US diplomat said Wednesday. ... more		China anti-terror advice: "fight back" or "run away" Chinese citizens confronted by knife-wielding attackers should "quickly run away", authorities have advised in an updated anti-terrorism handbook. ... more		The Great War Redux July 28 marks the centenary of the start of World War I - also known as the "Great War" and tragically and wrongly described by President Woodrow Wilson as the "war to end all wars." That war was neither great nor the end of war. About eight million soldiers on all sides were killed and at least an equal number of civilians perished - many through disease and starvation. ... more
				France and Britain trade hypocrisy claims over MH17 sanctions Britain and France are trading accusations of hypocrisy over sanctions against Russia in a row that reveals deeper European divisions on how to react to the MH17 disaster, analysts said Wednesday. ... more		Israel strikes kill dozens in Gaza as toll tops 670 An Israeli air strike on the northern Gaza Strip killed five people on Wednesday evening, medics said, as Israel's army announced two more soldiers had died in fighting. ... more

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New collaboration between Australian military, universities Australia's military announced a new partnership program to enhance research collaboration with universities in the country. ... more		New Raytheon radar for Navy passes key design reviews The U.S. Navy's next-generation air and ballistic missile defense radar from Raytheon has successfully completed critical design reviews. ... more		Meteor collision shakes Mars recorded by InSight Scientists measure Earth's cosmic detectability Space experiment aims to reveal hidden cosmic mass		Kurds agree on Fuad Masum for Iraq president: official Veteran Iraqi politician Fuad Masum was almost guaranteed to become Iraq's next president after the main Kurdish blocs in parliament agreed on his candidacy Thursday. ... more
				UN urged to take stand against Iraq IS 'atrocities' Accusing the Islamic State in Iraq of murder, hostage-takings and kidnappings, the UN envoy in Iraq on Wednesday called on the Security Council to firmly demand an end to atrocities. ... more		Army developing pocket-sized ISR system for soldiers A pocket-sized sensor system to give dismounted soldiers enhanced situational awareness is being developed by the U.S. Army. ... more

Space surveillance satellites being sent into orbit Three U.S. Air Force satellites were being launched into space on Wednesday to provide a "space neighborhood watch" capability. ... more		Dynamics Aviation continues CEASAR program support The U.S. Army has tapped Dynamic Aviation to provide support for an electronics program for intercepting and jamming enemy communications in Afghanistan. ... more		NASA radar imagery highlights expanding landslide activity in Los Angeles GHGSAT Selected as Copernicus Contributing Mission by ESA and EU Asteroid Bennu comes from a long-lost salty world with ingredients for life		France receives upgraded AWACS plane The French Air Force has received the first of four airborne warning and control system aircraft from Boeing following a mid-life upgrade, the company reports. ... more
BAE Systems supplying latest missile warning system to Army BAE Systems has received a series of contracts from the U.S. Army for the supply of third-generation missile warning systems. ... more		Brazilian Air Force jet engines receiving Avio Aero support Avio Aero, an Italian component and maintenance firm, has been tapped for long-term logistics support for engines on Brazil's AMX fighters. ... more		Saab strenghtens naval portfolio through acquisition Saab has completed its aquisition of the Swedish shipbuilder Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems AB, enhancing its naval military systems portfolio. ... more		Sweden not a bidder for fighter procurement by Denmark Saab's Gripen fighter will not be part of the international competition for a $4.37 billion aircraft procurement contract from Denmark. ... more

	Harris receives order for new tactical radios An unidentified Middle East country has ordered wideband and narrowband handheld tactical radios and accessories from the Harris Corporation. ... more		Integrator increasing payload, endurance Insitu's new Integrator unmanned aerial vehicle has achieved 24-hour flight endurance in testing with various weight payloads, the company announced. ... more

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Baghdad in political, diplomatic push amid battlefield stalemate		US Air Force to launch new surveillance satellites		Saab buys ThyssenKrupp's Swedish submarine shipyard		Rising civilian deaths fuel outrage in Pakistan offensive		USAF orders ground approach radar for Saudi Arabia
MH17 crash puts Russia's support of rebels under scrutiny		Iraq PM seeks Sunni tribal help in battling insurgency		Transfer of French warships to Russia 'inappropriate': US		EU to prepare defence sanctions against Russia: Austria FM		Britain still exporting arms to Russia: MPs

Evidence mounts of MH17 missile strike, but proof elusive

Lithuania to replace M113 armored personnel carriers

Israel's Operation Protective Edge enters its third week

Iraqi sacred city gains prominence as Baghdad founders

Jihadists organise tours in their Syria, Iraq 'caliphate'

Iran's Rouhani says nuclear talks 'only way' forward

China's Xi in Cuba on last stop of Latin America swing

Iran complying with nuclear deal: UN watchdog

Insurgent threat shatters Iraq Christians' uneasy peace

Israel mourns, but undeterred by soldier deaths

Britain's Cameron urges military sanctions against Russia

N. Korea defends missile tests, warns 'gangster' US

Malaysia Flight 17 and the decline of the West

AC-235 gunships for Jordan feature missiles, rockets and cannons

Turkey stops airing spy drama after jihadist threat: reports

Xi seeks energy deals in Venezuela

IT security company issues heads-up to small enterprises

AM General touts Humvee replacement offering

NASA Turns Over New Air Traffic Management Tool To FAA

K computer runs largest ever ensemble simulation of global weather

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