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  Washington (AFP) July 25, 2017 The Pentagon has picked up signs that North Korea is prepping for another missile test, a US defense official said Tuesday, as the United States cited progress in pushing China to impose tough new UN sanctions. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official told AFP that if the test goes ahead, it would "probably" occur on July 27, which is the 64th anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement. The date is a public holiday in the nuclear-armed North and celebrated as Victory Da ... read more |
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China urges US to stop 'unfriendly' recon flightsBeijing (AFP) July 25, 2017 China on Tuesday called on the United States to stop "unfriendly" and "dangerous" military flights after two Chinese fighter jets intercepted an American surveillance plane over the East China Sea. ... more 
China urges ASEAN to reject outside interferenceManila (AFP) July 25, 2017 Beijing urged Southeast Asian nations on Tuesday to unite and "say no" to outside forces seeking to interfere in the South China Sea dispute, in an apparent swipe at the United States ahead of a regional summit. ... more 
US sees progress in push for 'pretty serious' N. Korea sanctionsUnited Nations, United States (AFP) July 25, 2017 US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday said there was progress in talks with China on imposing what she termed as "pretty serious" new UN sanctions on North Korea in response to its first ICBM launch. ... more 
Sri Lanka finalises $1.12 bn port deal with ChinaColombo (AFP) July 25, 2017 Sri Lanka's government Tuesday approved the sale to China of a majority stake in a loss-making but strategically-sited deep sea port for more than a billion dollars, the ports minister said. ... more |
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Panama opens embassy in China after cutting Taiwan tiesPanama City (AFP) July 25, 2017 Panama announced Tuesday it has opened an embassy in China after cutting diplomatic ties with Taiwan in June. ... more  
Raytheon receives Standard Missile contract for U.S., foreign naviesWashington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 Raytheon Missile Systems has received a $11.5 million contract modification for engineering and technical services for Standard Missile-2 and Standard Missile-6 surface-to-air missiles. ... more
China defends repatriation of North KoreansBeijing (AFP) July 24, 2017 China on Monday defended its repatriation of North Koreans who have escaped across its border after a United Nations envoy voiced concern about increasing detentions and expulsions. ... more 
China to 'step up' troop deployment against India; China buzzes US recon planeBeijing (AFP) July 24, 2017 China warned on Monday that it will step up its troop deployment in a border dispute with India, vowing to defend its sovereignty at "whatever cost". ... more  
Russia, China to Set Up Pilot Zone to Test National Navigation SystemsMoscow (Sputnik) Jul 21, 2017 Russia and China are set to establish a pilot zone to test the Russian GLONASS and Chinese BeiDou satellite navigation systems on passenger and freight transportation routes going through Kraskino - ... more  
Vietnam says four fishermen wounded by Indonesian navyHanoi (AFP) July 24, 2017 Four Vietnamese fisherman were shot and wounded by Indonesia's navy over the weekend, authorities said on Monday, the latest clash to erupt over fishing in the hotly disputed South China Sea. ... more |
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 Botswana confirms Dalai Lama visit despite China anger  
China anti-graft watchdog probes Politburo memberBeijing (AFP) July 24, 2017 The Chinese Communist Party's anti-graft watchdog has launched an investigation into a Politburo member once seen as a contender for a top leadership post, just months before a major political congress. ... more 
Chinese police guard late dissident's home, empty or notBeijing (AFP) July 22, 2017 At a small park outside the Beijing home of late Chinese Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo, security officers sat around a stone table surrounded by shrubbery, scrutinising everyone who neared the gate they guarded. ... more  
Backlash in Hong Kong over China rail linkHong Kong (AFP) July 25, 2017 A plan for mainland border staff to be stationed on Hong Kong soil as part of a new rail link to China sparked a backlash Tuesday as concern grows about Beijing's reach into the city. ... more  
China cashing out as mobile payment soarsBeijing (AFP) July 23, 2017 Yang Qianqian holds out her smartphone to scan a barcode on the mobile of a vendor selling fresh fruit and vegetables at a bustling outdoor market in Beijing. ... more |
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China has a clear plan to provide sea launches for commercial payloads to be carried by Long March rockets, according to an aerospace official.
Tang Yagang, vice head of the aerospace division of the No.1 institute of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASTC), said that the technology is not difficult and a sea launch platform can be built based on modifying 10,000-ton ... more Beijing (XNA) Jul 07, 2017Chinese satellite Zhongxing-9A enters preset orbit  Beijing (Sputnik) Jul 07, 2017Chinese Space Program: From Setback, to Manned Flights, to the Moon  Beijing (Sputnik) Jul 07, 2017Chinese Rocket Fizzles Out, Puts Other Launches on Hold |
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 Beijing (AFP) July 23, 2017  Yang Qianqian holds out her smartphone to scan a barcode on the mobile of a vendor selling fresh fruit and vegetables at a bustling outdoor market in Beijing.
The dance student is part of an explosion in the use of mobile payment platforms in China as consumers increasingly take out phones instead of cash to pay for everything from a coffee to a language class or a gas bill.
"Even though ... more Washington (AFP) July 19, 2017US says must have more 'fair, reciprocal' trade with China  Beijing (AFP) July 18, 2017China's Xi calls for more imports and more 'open economy'  Washington (UPI) Jul 20, 2017Canadian premiers note role of expanding trade with China |
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 Beijing (AFP) July 24, 2017  China warned on Monday that it will step up its troop deployment in a border dispute with India, vowing to defend its sovereignty at "whatever cost".
The standoff started more than a month ago after Chinese troops started building a road on a remote plateau, which is disputed by China and Bhutan.
Indian troops moved in to the flashpoint zone to halt the work, with China accusing them of ... moreManila (AFP) July 25, 2017China urges ASEAN to reject outside interference  Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017Sweden plans large joint military exercise with NATO  Kiev (AFP) July 21, 2017International talks set for Monday on Ukraine conflict |
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 Tokyo (AFP) July 21, 2017 
The operator of Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant said Friday it is using an underwater robot in a renewed attempt to inspect damage suffered in a tsunami-induced meltdown.
A massive undersea earthquake on March 11, 2011 sent a huge wave barrelling into Japan's northeast coast, killing more than 18,500 people, and sending three reactors into meltdown at the plant in the worst such acc ... more Washington DC (SPX) Jul 18, 2017Laser-Armed Nuclear Icebreakers: What Russia Has in Store for Arctic  Helsinki (AFP) July 20, 2017Finland's TVO claims partial win in Areva nuclear dispute  Brussels (AFP) July 12, 2017Britain must leave EU nuclear body: Verhofstadt |
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 The Hague (AFP) July 25, 2017  Global ransomware attacks soared by over 11 percent in the 12 months to March, Europol reported Tuesday, but specialist tools developed with its partners had helped unlock some 28,000 encrypted devices.
"Ransomware has soared since 2012, with criminals lured by the promise of profit and ease of implementation," the European police agency said in a statement.
According to a report by cybe ... more Munich, Germany (SPX) Jul 24, 2017Simplifying surveillance with social media  Washington (UPI) Jul 21, 2017Army opens cybersecurity research laboratory  Paris (AFP) July 17, 2017Major cyber-attack as costly as Hurricane Sandy: Lloyd's |
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Tokyo (AFP) July 21, 2017
The operator of Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant said Friday it is using an underwater robot in a renewed attempt to inspect damage suffered in a tsunami-induced meltdown.
A massive undersea earthquake on March 11, 2011 sent a huge wave barrelling into Japan's northeast coast, killing more than 18,500 people, and sending three reactors into meltdown at the plant in the worst such acc ... moreWashington DC (SPX) Jul 18, 2017Laser-Armed Nuclear Icebreakers: What Russia Has in Store for Arctic Helsinki (AFP) July 20, 2017Finland's TVO claims partial win in Areva nuclear dispute Brussels (AFP) July 12, 2017Britain must leave EU nuclear body: Verhofstadt |
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 Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Jul 24, 2017 
ABB has won a $30 million order from ScottishPower Renewables to supply two SVC Light Static Compensators (STATCOMs) that will smooth out the voltage fluctuations that are an inherent feature of intermittent wind energy.
They will increase power transfer capability, improve power quality and enhance grid stability, enabling more energy efficient and reliable power supplies for millions of ... more Washington (UPI) Jul 21, 2017GE's renewables not enough to boost overall revenue  Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Jul 18, 2017Unbalanced wind farm planning exacerbates fluctuations  Washington (UPI) Jul 10, 2017Algeria seen as African leader for renewable energy |
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 Cambridge UK (SPX) Jul 21, 2017 
Researchers have demonstrated how a non-toxic alternative to lead could form the basis of next-generation solar cells.
The team of researchers, from the University of Cambridge and the United States, have used theoretical and experimental methods to show how bismuth - the so-called "green element" which sits next to lead on the periodic table, could be used in low-cost solar cells.
T ... more Washington DC (SPX) Jul 25, 2017Measure adds Aerial Solar Plant Inspections to Drone Services Portfolio  New Delhi (AFP) July 19, 2017India's ageing trains get green makeover with solar panels  Albany, NY (SPX) Jul 24, 2017Solar Toolkit Developed to Help Municipalities Advance Solar Projects |
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 21, 2017 
BAE Systems has received a $45.2 million modification to an existing contract for development work on the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent intercontinental ballistic missile replacement program, the Department of Defense announced Thursday.
The modification provides for planning, management, integration and engineering services for GBSM development.
Work will be conducted at Hill ... moreBeijing (AFP) July 24, 2017China defends repatriation of North Koreans  Washington (AFP) July 25, 2017US detects signs of new NKorea missile test  Washington (AFP) July 25, 2017US Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian vessel |
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 17, 2017  LOC Performance has received a $49.1 million modification to an existing contract for Bradley Fighting Vehicle modification kits and installation.
The modification, announced by the Department of Defense on Friday, is for the acquisition and modification work of 276 Bradley Engineering Change Proposal 1 kits and two sets of spare parts. This will be used to upgrade Bradley Fighting Vehi ... more Washington (UPI) Jul 17, 2017Nigeria starts receiving armored vehicles from Streit  Washington (UPI) Jul 13, 2017Rheinmetall enhancing Puma IFV for German Army  Washington (UPI) Jun 27, 2017Orbital ATK shows ammo development for MK44 gun |
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 
The Government Accountability Office has issued a report describing a sting operation that revealed serious flaws in the Defense Logistics Agency's Law Enforcement Support Office program for surplus controlled equipment.
The report details how the GAO formed a fictitious law enforcement agency and arranged for the transfer of $1.2 million in controlled equipment from the Department of D ... more Washington (AFP) July 21, 2017Pentagon trims Pakistan military aid over Haqqani inaction  Washington (UPI) Jul 21, 2017White House to issue executive order on defense industry sourcing  Washington (UPI) Jul 20, 2017Raytheon lobbyist to be nominated for Army secretary |
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 Santa Barbara CA (SPX) Jul 21, 2017 
At first glance, robots would appear to have exactly nothing in common with sweet peas or other climbing vines. Yet thanks to some innovative scientists, they now share at least one trait: the ability to extend their reach.
Inspired by the growing action of plants and other living things, researchers at UC Santa Barbara and Stanford University have developed a tubular robot that - much lik ... more Stanford CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2017Stanford researchers develop a new type of soft, growing robot  Beijing, China (SPX) Jul 24, 2017A new method of cooperative control of multiple unmanned surface vehicles  Sydney (AFP) July 21, 2017Australia's robo-footballers go for gold at world champs |
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 Taipei (AFP) July 23, 2017 
The sound of clanging cymbals and blaring horns filled downtown Taipei on Sunday as thousands marched in a colourful Taoist procession, protesting a government call to cut back on the burning of incense sticks.
About 100 temples took part in the demonstration, where performers carried statues of Taoist gods on their shoulders while others danced in larger-than-life costumes.
Taipei poli ... more Paris (AFP) July 24, 2017Pioneering Paris canal swimming spot closed due to pollution  Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) July 18, 2017Bavaria juggles support for diesel and clean city air  Phnom Penh (AFP) July 13, 2017Cambodia bans overseas exports of coastal sand |
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 Beijing (AFP) July 17, 2017 
China on Monday said it had lodged an official protest with the United States following the passage of a defence spending bill that could lead to American warships visiting Taiwan.
Beijing has long objected to any military assistance from Washington to the self-governed island, which it considers a breakaway province.
"China firmly opposes any forms of official exchange and military cont ... moreBeijing (AFP) July 10, 2017Beijing says US apologises for 'Republic of China' gaffe Taipei (AFP) July 6, 2017Taiwan charges Chinese grad student with spying Beijing (AFP) June 30, 2017China 'firmly' opposes US arms sale to Taiwan |
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 Washington (AFP) July 24, 2017 
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has issued a sharp rebuke after the Pentagon wasted millions of dollars buying the Afghan army a pricey uniform that may have made soldiers easier to spot.
According to a memo released Monday, Mattis told Pentagon procurement officials that the decision to buy the overpriced woodland green camouflage uniforms "serves as an example of a complacent mode of think ... more Kandahar, Afghanistan (AFP) July 22, 201716 Afghan policemen killed in US strike  Dushanbe, Tajikistan (AFP) July 19, 2017China gives Tajikistan $230 million for new parliament  Washington (AFP) July 17, 2017Afghan forces retake district in Helmand from Taliban: US |
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