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November 18, 2014

Whispers about Russia's so-called 'satellite killer' grow louder
Washington (UPI) Nov 18, 2014
Earlier this year, Russia rocketed several satellites into space. They also deposited what was at the time believed to be a piece of space junk. With no declared orbit, the object was tracked by most of the world's space agencies, as well as amateur astronomers. Now, whispers are growing the so-called junk might actually be a "satellite killer." The Russian name for satellite killer is "Istrebitel Sputnikov," and during the Cold War this pair of words would have been quickly recognized by U.S. ... read more

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Iran nuclear talks get down to nitty-gritty Iran and six world powers get down to business in Vienna Wednesday, groping for the elusive magic formula to secure a milestone nuclear deal that satisfies hardliners in Tehran and Washington. ... more		US can pursue 'reckless' drone flyers, panel rules US aviation authorities are allowed to pursue small drone operators suspected of operating their radio-controlled devices in a reckless manner, a US government agency ruled Tuesday. ... more		Complex turns for Xi on China's diplomatic path In a flurry of diplomacy, Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed environmental targets with the US, held a first formal summit with Japan and pledged friendship with Vladimir Putin, even as the Russian leader is ostracised by Western countries. ... more
				Kerry broadside against IS: 'We are not intimidated' US Secretary of State John Kerry launched a withering critique of the Islamic State Monday, blasting extremist brutality and insisting the world will not be intimidated in the battle against "barbarism." ... more		Amnesty feels 'chill' from China Internet meeting Rights group Amnesty International on Tuesday described a major Chinese-organised Internet conference as chilling, calling it an attempt to have a greater say in the rules that govern the web. ... more

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Hollande on first state visit by French president to Australia Francois Hollande on Tuesday became the first French president to make a state visit to Australia, pushing to strengthen ties almost two decades after nuclear tests in the South Pacific sparked fierce criticism of Paris. ... more		Iraq is starting to push back jihadists: UN The new Iraqi government's strategy of enlisting Kurds and local tribes in the fight against Islamists is yielding results, the UN envoy for Iraq told the Security Council on Tuesday. ... more		Fifth H-3 rocket successfully launches Michibiki No. 6 satellite Rochester's Kevin Righter kept NASA space rocks free from contamination Rare and mysterious cosmic explosion: Gamma-ray burst or jetted tidal disruption event?		Unidentified Asian country orders ECA naval simulators Simulators for tactical anti-submarine systems training and sonar systems use are to be provided to an unidentified Asian country by the ECA Group. ... more
				NATO sees 'very serious' Russian military Ukraine build-up Russia has launched a "very serious" military build-up inside Ukraine and on their shared border, deploying troops and sophisticated equipment including air defence systems, NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday. ... more		Global 'terror' deaths up by 61 percent: study The number of people killed globally in terrorist attacks jumped by 61 percent in 2013, reflecting the rise of Boko Haram and Islamic State jihadists, the Institute for Economics and Peace said Tuesday. ... more

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Israel to ease gun controls after attack: minister Israel is to ease controls on carrying weapons for self-defence after a deadly Palestinian attack on a Jerusalem synagogue, Public Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch said on Tuesday. ... more		Royal Australian Air Force getting deployable air traffic management systems The Royal Australian Air Force will receive rapidly deployable air traffic management and control systems from Indra Australia. ... more		GHGSAT Selected as Copernicus Contributing Mission by ESA and EU Launch of the most comprehensive European wetland map How atmospheric winds influence ocean weather patterns		Hollande confirms two Frenchmen in Islamic State video President Francois Hollande on Wednesday confirmed that two Frenchmen had been identified as suspects in an Islamic State video showing the beheading of Syrian prisoners, while slamming "brainwashing" of the young. ... more
Harris Corporation supplying Falcon III radios to Canadian military Harris Corporation reports the Canadian Department of National Defense has contracted the company for the supply of tactical radio systems. ... more		FARC confirms it is holding kidnapped Colombia general Colombia's FARC guerrillas confirmed Tuesday that they are holding a missing general whose kidnapping caused the government to suspend peace talks aimed at ending the country's 50-year-old conflict. ... more		Belgian jihadist's 'appearance in IS beheading video' probed Belgian authorities were investigating Tuesday whether an alleged jihadist from a Brussels suburb had appeared in a video by the Islamic State group that shows the beheadings of Syrian military personnel. ... more		Top North Korea envoy in Moscow for Putin talks A special envoy of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Moscow on Monday for talks with President Vladimir Putin as Pyongyang seeks allies to fend off a UN resolution calling for a probe into crimes against humanity. ... more

	Deal with Iran could end isolation but would it stop an arms race? A deal on Iran's nuclear programme this week would be a historic step towards ending the country's international isolation, but analysts remain divided on whether it would help stabilise the Middle East or even prevent a regional arms race. ... more		F-35s proving capabilities from aircraft carrier The U.S. Navy reports that F-35C Lightning II fighters conducting test flight operations from an aircraft carrier at sea are successfully proving their capabilities. ... more

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New Global Hawk support contract for Northrop Grumman		'Big guy' China is committed to peace, says Xi		Northrop Grumman continues Joint STARS sustainment services		Raytheon touts its Agile software development process		Iran nuclear deal could seal historic Obama coup
Pakistani army chief in first US visit		Obama orders hostage policy review in wake of 'evil' IS beheadings		Aircraft wings will change radically in the future		Egypt refers 5 students to military court over protest		Ukraine expects France to wriggle out of Russia warship delivery

Suspected Western jihadists in 'evil' IS beheading video

Iraqi army says Tikrit next target after Baiji

Hollande pays first visit to Australia by a French president

New Zumwalt-class destroyer 79 percent complete, Navy says

US State Department network shut after cyber breach

Putin under fire over Ukraine at G20 summit

Japan's Okinawa elects governor opposed to US base

'Cold War' fears over Ukraine overblown, say experts

New air command and control system passes testing milestone

Jordan takes IS battle to Internet, mosques

Countries wrestle with how to de-radicalise returning jihadists

U.S. Navy receives 200th anti-submarine warfare helicopter

Obama warns Asian territorial rows could 'spiral into confrontation'

Textron AirLand picks Honeywell Aerospace engines for Scorpion

Altavian Inc., Lockheed Martin providing sensor payload to Army

G20 urges 'strong and effective action' on climate change

Moscow gives France until end of November to deliver warship: report

Canada's LAV III vehicle upgrade to include enhanced surveillance suite

Blind man's bluff

Small volcanic eruptions could be slowing global warming

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