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Where Have All The China Hawks Gone?
Thursday, November 24th, 2011
China is being a key concern in U.S. Politicians’ Debates
Thursday, November 24th, 2011Russian military spending to top $30 bln in 2012
Thursday, November 24th, 2011Over 1 trillion rubles ($30 billion) will be spent on the provision of arms and military equipment to the Russian Armed Forces next year, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said on Thursday.
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Japanese Foreign Minister comes China to improve Sino-Japan ties
Thursday, November 24th, 2011Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba vowed to boost relations as he met Chinese leaders in Beijing on Wednesday.
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Egypt unrest: Military apologises for protest deaths
Thursday, November 24th, 2011Egypt’s ruling military has apologised for the deaths of about 38 protesters in clashes with police, as protests continue in Cairo and other cities.
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Afghan war success may not be known until 2020: UK military chief
Thursday, November 24th, 2011Britain will eventually be proud of its role in the Afghanistan war but it could be another decade before its gains are realised, the head of Britain’s armed forces said in an interview published in Thursday’s Times.
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NATO, U.S. set to continue to work with Russia on missile defense
Thursday, November 24th, 2011NATO and the United States said they would continue consultations with Moscow to prove that their European missile shield project poses no threat to Russia’s strategic nuclear capabilities.
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The challenges ahead of Australia’s defence industries
Thursday, November 24th, 2011Australia’s modernisation plans should create a boom time for domestic industry during the next decade and beyond. However, short-term delays and spending cuts point to a gloomy outlook for some local businesses. Jon Grevatt reports.
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Chinese Defense Minister aims to promote cooperation in Africa
Thursday, November 24th, 2011Visiting Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie and his Ghanaian counterpart Lt. Gen. Joseph Henry Smith expressed the willingness to strengthen friendly military cooperation between the two countries during their talks in Accra on Wednesday.
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Proposed protocol threatens existing global ban on cluster bombs, UN officials warn
Thursday, November 24th, 2011The top United Nations humanitarian, development and human rights officials today called on countries meeting in Geneva not to adopt a protocol currently under debate that weakens the existing global ban on cluster bombs.
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