Russia conducts test-launch of ballistic missile
Russia on Tuesday carried out a successful test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, news agencies reported citing the defence ministry,...
China, Russia show off naval forces amid disputes
China and Russia started joint naval exercises off Shanghai on Tuesday as their leaders promised to strengthen relations in the...
US sends another warship to the Black Sea
The US Navy is sending a guided missile cruiser to the Black Sea, the Pentagon said Tuesday, the latest bid...
China hosts Asia security forum with wary neighbours
China hosts a little-known Asian regional forum on security on Wednesday keen to raise the event's profile and show willingness...
Russia orders troops back to bases ahead of Ukraine vote
Russia said Monday it had ordered troops near the border with Ukraine to return to their bases, just days ahead...
Japan to establish island military posts: report
Japan is to establish new military outposts on remote islands, a report said Monday, as Tokyo looks to bolster its...
Putin heads to China as Ukraine sinks ties with West
Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to China on Tuesday to shore up eastern ties as relations with the West plunge...
NSA row sparks rush for encrypted email
A new push to encrypt email, keeping messages free from government snooping, is gaining momentum. One new email service promising...
Russia to only use ISS until 2020: official
A senior Russian official said Tuesday that Russia will only need the International Space Station (ISS) until 2020, as previous...
French foreign minister defends sale of warships to Russia
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius defended Tuesday in Washington the sale of two warships to Russia, despite US opposition --...
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