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September 08, 2014

Scottish independence may force UK nuclear deterrent rethink
London (AFP) Sept 06, 2014
Britain's future as a nuclear-armed nation could be thrown into doubt if Scotland votes for independence on September 18, experts say, raising serious questions about its future status in the international community. The UK's Trident nuclear submarines are currently based at Faslane naval base on a sea loch west of Glasgow surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery. But the Scottish National Party (SNP), leaders of the pro-independence campaign which is gaining ground in opinion polls, wants them o ... read more

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Syria raids on jihadist bastion kill 53, mostly civilians: NGO Syrian air strikes against the northern jihadist bastion of Raqa on Saturday killed 53 people, a monitor said, updating an earlier toll and adding that at least 31 of the dead were civilians. ... more		Japan PM travels to South Asia to offset China influence Japan's prime minister won Dhaka's support for Tokyo's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council as he began a visit to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka aimed at offsetting China's mounting influence in South Asia. ... more		Six NATO countries start weapons initiative Six NATO countries have launched a program for greater cooperation in the procurement and fielding of air-to-ground precision-guided weapons. ... more
				Mongolia balances between the dragon and the bear Mongolia was a Soviet satellite for decades but now fears economic domination by China, with this week's visit by Russia's Vladimir Putin, hard on the heels of Xi Jinping, highlighting its delicate balancing act, analysts say. ... more		NKorea nuclear reactor may be operating again: UN watchdog North Korea's reactor at its main nuclear site, capable of giving the isolated regime plutonium for nuclear weapons, may be operational again, the UN atomic watchdog said in a report seen by AFP Friday. ... more

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Chinese president's Pakistan visit postponed due to protests Pakistan's foreign ministry Saturday said Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit scheduled for this month had been postponed due to anti-government protests in Islamabad. ... more		Bush-era memos: president can wiretap Americans at all times The US Justice Department has released two memos detailing the Bush administration's legal justification for monitoring the phone calls and emails of Americans without a warrant. ... more		Crew launch to ISS paves way for 'stranded' astronauts' return Hera asteroid mission captures images of Mars moon Deimos Norwegian Space Agency partners with Isar Aerospace for satellite launch from Andoya Spaceport		Obama calls on allies to defeat Islamic State US President Barack Obama outlined plans on Friday for a broad international coalition to defeat Islamic State extremists in Iraq and Syria, but they received a cautious response from European allies. ... more
				Italian shipbuilder hands over new vessel to Algerian Navy Italy's Orizzonte Sistemi Navali has delivered a landing platform dock ship to the Navy of Algeria. ... more		Singapore has full fleet of Alenia Aermacchi trainer planes Singapore has inaugurated its fleet of Alenia Aermacchi M-346 trainer jets used by its Air Force training squadron at a base in France. ... more

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Laser weapon engages targets despite adverse weather conditions A high-energy laser demonstrator from Boeing has successfully engaged numerous aerial targets in adverse weather conditions. ... more		US expands air strikes to Iraq Sunni Arab heartland Washington said Sunday it had carried out air strikes against jihadists in Iraq's Sunni Arab heartland, expanding its month-long air campaign and its involvement in the conflict. ... more		Ukraine crisis accelerates Russia-China energy cooperation Russia aims to boost its economic ties with China, particularly in the energy sector, in the face of Western sanctions over Ukraine but this could prove a high-risk strategy. ... more		China reveals two aircraft carrier test pilots killed Two pilots in a squadron conducting fighter jet take-off and landing tests for China's lone aircraft carrier were killed during trials, state media reported, offering a rare glimpse into the secretive project. ... more

	Top Obama aide in Beijing to highlight vital China ties President Barack Obama's top White House national security aide lands in Beijing on Sunday, signaling that ties with China remain a priority despite turmoil and tensions tearing at US foreign policy. ... more		Unmanned vehicles tested in Arctic The use of unmanned ground and aerial vehicles in Artic conditions has been studied by scientists and technicians of Canada's Department of National Defense. ... more

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Embraer receives flight test software system

Bangladesh lifts ban on sending workers to Iraq

Baghdad car bombs kills at least 17

Japan PM sends support message to war criminals service

Sotloff family challenges jihadist killers on Islam

Hong Kong media tycoon under graft investigation

US sending 200 troops for drills in Ukraine: Pentagon

Paris suspends delivery of warship to Russia over Ukraine

China brooks no opposition in Hong Kong clampdown

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Romania gives green light to NATO fighter force

Marines manning checkpoints receiving attention-getter

Australia approves GPS project

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