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July 11, 2016

China protests over US deploying missile system in S.Korea
Beijing (AFP) July 8, 2016
China lodged protests with US and South Korean ambassadors Friday over their countries' decision to deploy an American missile defence system to counter threats from North Korea, a move Beijing said would damage regional security. The deployment of the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defence) system announced by Washington and Seoul would "will severely undermine regional strategic security and disrupt the strategic balance," foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei told reporters. "We strongly ur ... read more

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US to deploy missiles in S.Korea as North riled The United States is to deploy an advanced missile defence system in South Korea, the two allies said Friday, as North Korea warned US sanctions against its leader amounted to a "declaration of war". ... more		Iran missile tests inconsistent with nuclear deal: UN report Iran's ballistic missile tests in March were "not consistent" with the spirit of the nuclear agreement signed with world powers, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said in a report to the Security Council. ... more		30 killed at Iraqi shrine, days after Baghdad blast Islamic State group extremists attacked a Shiite shrine north of Baghdad, killing 30 people, just days after one of the deadliest ever bombings in the country, a security spokesman said Friday. ... more
				Iraq army seizes key airbase from IS south of Mosul Iraqi forces have captured a key airbase from the Islamic State group that can serve as a launchpad for retaking the jihadist-held city of Mosul, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Saturday. ... more		Iraq PM sacks security chiefs as new attack kills 40 The Iraqi premier sacked three Baghdad security chiefs following a devastating bombing in the capital, his office said on Friday, hours after another attack to the north left 40 dead. ... more

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N. Korea to take 'physical action' over US anti-missile system North Korea on Monday threatened to take "physical action" to counter a sophisticated US anti-missile system planned to be deployed in the South. ... more		British MPs to vote on nuclear deterrent this month Britain's parliament will vote this month on renewing the Trident nuclear weapons programme, Prime Minister David Cameron said Saturday as he sought to reassure NATO allies alarmed by Brexit. ... more		Astroscale and BAE Systems Progress In-Orbit Satellite Refurbishment to Support Circular Space Economy KP Labs Unveils Smart Mission Lab to Revolutionize Space Technology Validation SatixFy receives UK Space Agency grant to develop or Advanced LEO Payload Software		NATO makes fresh funding, troop pledge for Afghanistan NATO agreed Saturday to maintain troop numbers in Afghanistan and reiterated a funding pledge for local security forces until 2020, but officials did not say when the alliance's longest military engagement might end. ... more
				Obama says Europe can 'always' count on US President Barack Obama on Saturday said that whatever the circumstances, European allies in NATO would always be able to rely on the United States. ... more		Hague tribunal to rule in tense South China Sea row An international tribunal will hand down a ruling on Tuesday in an increasingly bitter dispute over the South China Sea, in a closely-watched case that risks ratcheting up tensions in Southeast Asia. ... more

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Philippines willing to share South China Sea: govt The Philippines is willing to share natural resources with Beijing in contested South China Sea areas even if it wins a legal challenge next week, Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay told AFP Friday. ... more		Obama visits Spain on symbolic but curtailed trip Barack Obama wrapped up a lightning visit to Spain on Sunday, an abbreviated first presidential trip to the country overshadowed by the fatal shooting of five police officers in Dallas. ... more		FARMing with Data OpenET Introduces FARMS Tool to Aid Water Management Heat from the Sun Linked to Seismic Activity on Earth Orange Africa and Eutelsat Partner to Expand Satellite Internet in Africa and the Middle East		NATO unites to keep pressure on Russia NATO leaders united Saturday behind a "hard-headed" policy of deterrence and dialogue with Russia after launching the alliance's biggest military revamp since the Cold War to counter a resurgent Moscow. ... more
Moscow blasts NATO focus on 'non-existent' Russia threat Moscow on Sunday slammed NATO for focusing on a "non-existent" threat from Russia at a leaders summit in Warsaw that saw fears over the Kremlin's expansionism high on the agenda. ... more		France's Hollande says Russia a partner, not a 'threat' French President Francois Hollande said Friday Russia should not be considered a threat but rather a partner, as NATO leaders met to endorse a revamp to counter a more aggressive Moscow. ... more		Beijing will not 'step back' in South China Sea: media Beijing will not take a "single step back" in the contested South China Sea, state-run media said Friday, despite reports of US naval patrols close to its artificial islands ahead of a tribunal ruling on the dispute. ... more		Obama downplays Brexit impact at NATO summit US President Barack Obama insisted Friday Brexit would not harm transatlantic unity, but warned against a bitter divorce undermining security in the face of a resurgent Russia. ... more

	IS territory shrinks 12 percent since start of 2016: IHS The Islamic State group lost 12 percent of the territory it holds in Iraq and Syria in the first half of 2016, according to an analysis by research group IHS. ... more		Yemen's Hadi threatens to boycott peace talks Yemeni President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi threatened Sunday to boycott peace talks with Iran-backed rebels if the UN envoy insists on a roadmap stipulating a unity government that includes the insurgents. ... more

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IMF sets $5.3 billion program for Iraq

NATO countries willing to 'do more' in Afghanistan: Pentagon chief

UK press condemn Blair' 'arrogance' over Iraq war

Baghdad blast killed 292, many burned alive

Russian Tor-M2U air defense system arrives in Siberia

Philippine army: 10 dead in clashes with Islamic militants

Russia may test-fire its most powerful ballistic missile Sarmat near Hawaii

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IMDO and MDA Complete Integrated Ground Test

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With an eye on Russia, US and Georgia ink defence pact

NATO to hold new talks with Russia July 13: Stoltenberg

Kim Jong-Un: North Korea's young leader accused of cruelty

Blair defends Iraq war after damning inquiry report

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