The deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Brigadier General Hossein Salami, said on Thursday that the United States is in no position to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz if Tehran deems it necessary.
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U.S. in no position to prevent Hormuz Strait closure: IRGC
Friday, December 30th, 2011U.S. army to send new helicopter drone to Afghanistan
Friday, December 30th, 2011The U.S. Army is almost ready to deploy to Afghanistan a new rotary-wing surveillance drone, the Boeing A160T Hummingbird, equipped with a cutting-edge 1.8-gigapixel camera, the army says.
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Most Chinese think their country not a global power yet
Friday, December 30th, 2011Most Chinese think their country is not – or not completely – a global power, according to the sixth annual survey of Chinese people’s world outlook.
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Russian nuclear sub fire put out
Friday, December 30th, 2011A fire that broke out on a Russian nuclear submarine in dry dock on Thursday has been put out, Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday.
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US jet deal aims to maximise defence: Saudi Arabia
Friday, December 30th, 2011Saudi Arabia said Friday it has signed a deal to buy 84 new US fighter jets to maximise its defence capabilities in order to protect the oil-rich kingdom.
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Syrian forces kill 25 as observers fan out
Friday, December 30th, 2011Tens of thousands of protesters rallied near Damascus on Thursday as Syrian security forces killed at least 25 civilians nationwide and peace monitors spread out to areas hit by unrelenting violence.
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Iran ready to resume G5+1 talks
Friday, December 30th, 2011Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has said that Iran is ready to resume negotiations with the 5+1 group (the United States, Britain, France, Russia, China, and Germany).
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Indian army eating out-of-date food
Friday, December 30th, 2011India’s army is eating out-of-date food, the government’s spending watchdog the Public Accounts Committee said.
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Israeli air strike kills in Gaza
Friday, December 30th, 2011An Israeli air strike to the east of Gaza City has killed the leader of an Islamic group, the Israeli military says.
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Yemen protesters demand trial of President Saleh
Friday, December 30th, 2011Tens of thousands of people in Yemen have called for President Ali Abdullah Saleh to face trial for the deaths of hundreds of anti-government protesters.
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