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India gets its first homegrown fighter jet
India's first indigenous light combat aircraft, Tejas, was handed over to the Indian Air Force on Monday for initial operational clearance, the Indian Air Force chief has said. ...
Spain's Basque separatists declare 'permanent' ceasefire
Spain's Basque separatist group ETA declared on Monday a permanent ceasefire, Basque regional newspaper Gara has said.
President Signs Defense Authorization Act
Noting his objection to two of its provisions, President Barack Obama signed the fiscal 2011 defense authorization act into law Jan. 7. 
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Defense Official Outlines Pay Freeze Details
Defense Department civilian employees affected by the federal pay freeze for 2011 and 2012 will still have the opportunity to receive performance awards, promotions and normal longevity increases, a senior defense official said. ...
New US-China Defense Talks Planned, But No ';Strategic Dialogue'
China deferred a request for a new strategic defense dialogue with the United States Monday during a meeting in Beijing between the two countries’ defense chiefs. But the officials did agree on a series of other talks and exchanges marking the end of a difficult year for U.S.-China defense relations. ...
U.S., China Must Cooperate as World Powers, Gates Says
The United States and China are world powers that need to cooperate, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.
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Voting Continues in South Sudanese ReferendumSouthern Sudanese officials say at least 30 people have died in clashes along the border with northern Sudan as the second day concluded in the region’s week-long referendum on independence. Election officials say voter turnout was 20 percent on Sunday, the first day of the week-long poll. ... Read more... ��  ��
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Pakistan, Afghanistan Promote Stronger Ties in Effort to End Violence Pakistan and Afghanistan have recently concluded high-level talks aimed at accelerating the process of reconciliation and reintegration with Taliban insurgents to try to bring an end to the near decade-long Afghan conflict. The United Sates, which plans a phased withdrawal of its combat troops this summer, has welcomed the increased interaction between Kabul and Islamabad, which it believes is crucial ... Read more... �� ��
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