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September 24, 2014

Iran unveils new missile-equipped drone
Tehran (AFP) Sept 23, 2014
Iran on Tuesday unveiled a new missile-equipped drone to boost its military arsenal, as part of events marking the end of its 1980-1988 war against Iraq. Iranian engineers working for the armed forces have "built the drones to carry air defence missiles", deputy defence minister General Amir Hatami said, quoted by Fars news agency. "The research, experimentation and testing phases have been completed," he said. "These new drones are capable of destroying different types of aircraft, includin ... read more

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Chinese companies export 'tools of torture': Amnesty

Missing Afghan soldiers tried to enter Canada: Pentagon

NATO says Russian forces 'still inside Ukraine'

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Syria Kurds flee from IS jihadists into Turkey

Iran, six powers head into 'very tough' nuclear talks

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