"Five soldiers were confirmed dead Thursday after their Light Medium Tactical Vehicle overturned at a low-water crossing on Fort Hood, Texas. The search continued into Friday morning for four more …
China proposes ‘Underwater Great Wall’ that could erode US, Russian submarine advantages
"The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has proposed the construction of a network of ship and subsurface sensors that could significantly erode the undersea warfare advantage held by US and …
The growing stress on the world’s water
"About 4 billion people already live in areas suffering from water stress. By 2030, ‘the world may face a shortfall in water availability of approximately 2,700 billion cubic meters,’ the bank …
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China trains ‘fishing militia’ to sail into disputed waters
"The fishing fleet based in this tiny port town on Hainan island is getting everything from military training and subsidies to even fuel and ice as China creates an increasingly sophisticated fishing …
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Ransomware Virus Shuts Down Electric and Water Utility
"Ransomware has become an albatross around the neck, targeting businesses, hospitals, and personal computers worldwide and extorting Millions of Dollars. Typical Ransomware targets victim's computer …
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Iran nuclear: US to buy 32 tonnes of heavy water from Tehran
"The US is buying 32 tonnes of heavy water, which is used in some nuclear reactors, from Iran." Source: Iran nuclear: US to buy 32 tonnes of heavy water from Tehran - BBC News …
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Military, political leaders behind murky Angola deepwater oil deals
"On the surface, the contract between Markwell and Pinsong, two shell companies with no owners or substantial business activity, appears a little unseemly but also legal and unremarkable, as offshore …
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Floods hit Chilean capital, cut water to millions
"Heavy rains have caused severe flooding and cut water service to 4.5 million people around Chile's capital, Santiago, officials said Sunday." Source: Floods hit Chilean capital, cut water to millions …
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Director Brennan: CIA Won’t Waterboard Again — Even if Ordered by Future President
"CIA Director John Brennan told NBC News in an exclusive interview that his agency will not engage in harsh 'enhanced interrogation' practices, including waterboarding, which critics call torture — …
Vietnam Tells China to Remove Oil Rig From Disputed Waters
"Vietnam’s government on Thursday said it had told China to pull an oil rig from waters between the two countries that haven’t been demarcated and urged Beijing not to drill for oil or gas in the …
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