R-7 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Moscow (RIA Novosti) Aug 27, 2014 -
On August 21, 1957, the USSR successfully launched the R-7/SS-6 Sapwood intercontinental ballistic missile, which was developed by experts from Special Design Bureau (OKB) No. 1, under the supervision of Chief Designer Sergei Korolev.
The two-stage R-7 ICBM could deliver one thermonuclear warhead to just about any region of a theoretical enemy's territory. This new formidable weapons syste ...
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Japan mulls enhancing missile detecting capability
Tokyo, Japan (XNA) Aug 26, 2014 -
Japan is mulling to further and effectively use space to detect early signs of ballistic missile so as to boost its defense capabilities, local media reported on Saturday.
The Japanese Defense Ministry hopes to promote empirical research with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and also considered to set up a special force for space surveillance within the Self-Defense Forces, Ja ...
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UK top judge warns Hong Kong of 'vigilance' to protect rights
Hong Kong (AFP) Aug 26, 2014 -
Britain's top judge Tuesday warned Hong Kong of the need for "eternal vigilance" to safeguard its liberties as China looks set to take a hardline stance at discussions this week on election reforms in the city.
David Neuberger's comments come as China's legislature meets to decide how Hong Kong's next leader will be chosen, with public discontent in the former British colony at its highest f ...
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GenDyn building next-gen 911 call service for Massachusetts
Fairfax, Va. (UPI) Aug 26, 2014 -
General Dynamics Information and Technology is to design, build and operate a new IP-based emergency communications system for Massachusetts.
The future system NG9-1-1 system, which will comply with the National Emergency Number Association's architecture standards, will accept requests for service from existing public networks through new and emerging modes of communication and devices ...
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Hurricane churns towards Bermuda, to impact US
Miami (AFP) Aug 26, 2014 -
A strengthening Hurricane Cristobal had Bermuda in its sights Tuesday, US meteorologists said, warning of heavy rain, high winds and life-threatening rip currents in Florida and beyond.
The storm, which has dumped rain on the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, killing one person, was packing maximum sustained winds of 75 miles (120 kilometers) per hour, the Miami-based National Hurric ...
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Expectant newly-weds among Japan landslide missing
Tokyo (AFP) Aug 26, 2014 -
Details emerged Tuesday of a newly-wed couple who had been expecting their first baby when huge mudslides engulfed their home in western Japan, as the number of confirmed deaths from the disaster hit 63.
Desperate family members were praying for the almost impossible rescue of 28-year-old Minami Yuasa, who was expecting a baby boy in November, and her husband, Yasuhiro.
The couple, who w ...
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EU urged to act over surge in migrant deaths in Med
Rome (AFP) Aug 26, 2014 -
Italy's navy said Tuesday that 24 corpses had been recovered from the latest capsize of a boat carrying migrants from Africa, as EU officials debated how to stem a surge in the numbers dying in perilous efforts to reach European shores.
More than 300 would-be immigrants have been killed and another 4,000 rescued at sea since Friday, according to navy figures. The death toll since the start o ...
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