So many secrets in the East China Sea: It's been a source of endless fascination to follow the game of geopolitical Go being played since China declared an air defense identification zone (ADIZ) in the East China Sea.
How Dangerous Is the East China Sea Airspace? :"There's always the potential for things going wrong whenever you have a volatile mix of intense sentiments, military forces, unclear rules of engagement and certain amount of unpredictability," Cheng said.
South Korea Announces Expansion of Its Air Defense Zone (NYT): Defying both China and Japan, South Korea announced on Sunday that it was expanding its air patrol zone for the first time in 62 years to include airspace over the East China Sea that is also claimed by Beijing and Tokyo.
A solution for the East China Sea: The disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu islands have become too much of a potential flashpoint.
China Dismisses Japan's Opposition to S.China Sea ADIZ: "China is determined to safeguard national security. No country should make comments on this matter," said Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei at a regular press briefing.
China holds war games near Korean border: China’s military is holding large-scale military maneuvers near the North Korean border amid new signs of political instability in Pyongyang.
South China Sea
U.S. and Chinese warships nearly collide in South China Sea: A Chinese naval vessel came dangerously close to a US warship during a tense incident in the South China Sea last week, US military officials said Friday.
The USS Cowpens, a guided missile cruiser, was forced to maneuver to avoid a collision with the Chinese ship that had crossed directly in front of it and halted, according to naval officers and defense officials.
China unlikely to declare South China Sea ADIZ in short term: experts (Focus Taiwan): China is unlikely to declare an air defense identification zone (ADIZ) over the territory it claims in the South China Sea any time soon, experts said Tuesday, despite Beijing's unilateral announcement of an ADIZ covering disputed areas of the East China Sea.
Will Beijing Declare a Special Air Defense Zone Over the South China Sea? (RFA): Beijing may replicate the controversial special air defense zone it unilaterally declared over the East China Sea in another disputed region — the vast and disputed South China Sea — in a bid to shore up its military strategy that could escalate tensions and intensify U.S.-China rivalry, experts say.
-(PhilStar 9/12) Philippines open to talks, defense treaty with Japan amid China row: President Benigno Aquino III is open to discussing the possibility of a defense treaty with Japan as he attends the 40th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Japan Commemorative Summit in Tokyo this week. –(GMA Network 9/12) South China Sea dispute may be tackled in ASEAN-Japan Summit
-(Philippine Daily Inquirer 9/12) Japan seeks int’l action against China air zone: Japan’s defense minister called on the international community on Sunday to oppose China’s recently declared maritime air defense zone over the East China Sea and possibly over the disputed South China Sea.
-(The New York Times 8/12) South Korea Announces Expansion of Its Air Defense Zone: Defying both China and Japan, South Korea announced on Sunday that it was expanding its air patrol zone for the first time in 62 years to include airspace over the East China Sea that is also claimed by Beijing and Tokyo. –(China Post 9/12) Taiwan again calls for peaceful resolution after S. Korea move
-(The Manila Times 8/12) Here we go again: China’s new gambit: With the impending expansion of US military rotations in the archipelago, the Philippines is now a frontline state in Washington’s effort to counter Beijing’s force deployment, as West Germany was in the US.-Soviet confrontation in Europe. That can only bring more security tensions for the nation.
Ukraine Opposition Office Raided As President Viktor Yanukovich Backs Talks -- CNN
Protesters in Ukraine remained defiant and continued their mass demonstration against President Viktor Yanukovich over the country's U-turn away from the European Union Monday, the same day masked men raided the headquarters of the opposition party Monday, according to opposition party leader Arseniy Yatsenyuk.
"Members of the special ops destroyed the entire server room," he said. "Equipment was destroyed, dragged out, across the entire premise of the Batkivshina Political Party headquarters." Police denied any involvement in the raid.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran foreign minister says nuclear deal dead if U.S. passes new sanctions.
Iran, six powers meet on steps to carry out nuclear deal.
Israel urges tough line on Iran nuclear deal.
With US ties frayed, Saudi calls for Gulf union.
Iran, Saudi strategists spar, swap ideas, over Gulf security.
Syrian troops seize control of strategic highway. Syria retakes road needed for chemical weapons removal.
Report: Iran has executed 529 people in 2013.
At least 39 killed, 120 wounded in string of Iraq bombings.
Israeli leader predicts 'cold peace' in Mideast.
Mid-East governments sign Red Sea-to-Dead Sea water deal.
ASIA
Chinese hackers spied on Europeans before G20 meeting: researcher.
Thai protesters call for a 'people's revolution' as PM sets snap elections. Thai prime minister dissolves Parliament, calls elections.
South Korea expands air defense zone to partially overlap China's.
China expresses 'regret' over South Korean Air Defense Zone.
Kim Jong-un’s uncle dragged from political meeting, booted from party.
Singapore leader calls for restraint after riot. Indian worker's death sparks worst riots in Singapore, 27 arrested.
Chinese export growth accelerates in November.
Japan's economic growth revised down.
US war veteran Merrill Newman home after N Korea ordeal.
One month later, Philippines still struggle with typhoon’s impact.
AFRICA
Aid agencies 'paid Somalia's al-Shabab' during famine.
US military to provide air transport in CAR conflict.
French troops exchange fire with rebels in Central African Republic.
French troops cheered on arrival in CAR capital. French troops welcomed to Central African Republic.
France begins to disarm Central African Republic militias. Central African leader: I can't control fighters.
Renewed clashes at Egypt's Al-Azhar University.
Egyptian troops kill Sinai militant leader in gunbattle: army.
Oil-producing Libya needs new buyers.
Friend and foe, world leaders coming together for Mandela.
Mandela death: Daughter Makaziwe tells of final moments.
EUROPE
Ukraine police dismantle Kiev protest camps. Yanukovich backs Ukraine compromise talks as riot police take up positions.
Mass protests in Kiev: LIVE UPDATES.
Russian news agency RIA Novosti closed down. Putin dissolves state news agency, tightens grip on Russia media.
Leaked: Pussy Riot, Greenpeace activists included in draft amnesty.
German exports reach all-time high.
Bank of France ups quarterly growth forecast.
Greece sees end of recession in 2014 with new budget.
AMERICAS
Russia signs deal to forgive $29 billion of Cuba's Soviet-era debt - diplomats.
Mexico Senate panels OK energy reform; leftists oppose.
Four US Presidents to attend Mandela memorial.
Colombia's Farc announces unilateral ceasefire.
Venezuela's Socialists win majority in local polls.
Mexico men detained over Mexico radiation truck robbery.
Brazil football season ends in violence as fans brawl.
Heavy winter storm hits much of western, central US.
New York City has highest number of homeless children since Great Depression.
Brazil's child sex trade soars as 2014 World Cup nears.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. drone strike kills three in Yemen: local official.
Court weighs whether Guantanamo detainee searches are too aggressive.
Homeland Security chairman: Threat of terrorism spreading like 'wildfire' overseas.
Fight against terrorism tops Hagel's agenda in Pakistan.
Jordan to begin trial of radical Muslim preacher.
5 companies that make money by keeping Americans terrified of terror attacks.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. exits GM stake, taxpayers lose about $10 billion.
S&P 500 floats up to record close in quiet day on Wall St..
WTO reaches first-ever global trade deal.
After WTO, expectations rise for Trans-Pacific trade deal.
Nike and Adidas square off for Brazil World Cup in ongoing brand battle.
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