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Will Iran Ever Get Its Russian Super Missile?

(Nov. 19) -- With negotiations over Iran's nuclear program stalled and the United States pushing for a new round of sanctions, officials in Tehran are anxiously awaiting delivery of state-of-the-art Russian air defense missiles that could be used to protect the country's nuclear sites. At issue is the S-300, an advanced...

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04/20/12 Burmese reforms lead to softening of foreign sanctions Source: Mizzima Political reform in Burma has led some countries to lift decades-old sanctions imposed in response to long-running rights abuses.
09/21/11 China warns against U.S. F-16 upgrade for Taiwan Source: Reuters The Obama administration told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that it planned a $5.3 billion upgrade of Taiwan's F-16 fighter fleet, angering Beijing but disappointing new arms-sales advocates.
12/01/10 Russia will sell Beijing hi-tech jets, reports say Source: South China Morning Post - Hong Kong Russia has signalled its intention to sell advanced fourth-generation Su-35 fighter jets and other sophisticated weapons to China, a reversal of its previous policy of denying Beijing access to such equipment, military and diplomatic experts said.
10/21/10 Ex-US Navy chief calls for tougher stance on China Source: Taipei Times "After a year of dallying, the [US President Barack] Obama administration has started to stand up to China, but it is not doing enough.