Defying China, U.S. Aircraft Fly Over East China Sea Without Notification -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Two unarmed U.S. B-52 bombers on a training mission flew over disputed islands in the East China Sea without informing Beijing, Pentagon officials said on Tuesday, defying China's declaration of a new airspace defense zone in the region.
The flight on Monday night did not prompt a response from China, and the White House on Tuesday urged Beijing to resolve its dispute with Japan over the islands diplomatically, without resorting to "threats or inflammatory language."
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MIDDLE EAST
Israeli experts dispute Netanyahu snub of Iranian nuke deal.
Iran deal may impact U.S. sanctions investigations.
Obama asks Iran to release American hostage.
Long-delayed Syrian peace talks set for January.
Free Syrian Army says no ceasefire for Geneva talks.
Syria conflict: Women 'targets of abuse and torture'.
UN envoy: Syria war fueling Iraq terrorist threat.
Attacks kill 16 as Iraq executes 'terrorists'. Bombers north of Baghdad kill eight soldiers.
Israeli military drills in Jordan Valley stir Palestinian fears of eviction.
Gunmen kill two Belarus military instructors in Yemen.
ASIA
White House tells Hamid Karzai: Take deal, or U.S. troops are leaving Afghanistan.
US, Japan criticize China air defense zone.
Two Japanese airlines to disregard China air zone rules.
China demands U.S. butt out of island dispute with Japan.
China sends aircraft carrier to South China Sea for training.
Japan secrecy law stirs fear of limits on freedoms.
Thai protesters besiege more ministries. Thai protesters call for nationwide uprising.
Mumbai still feels scars of terrorist attack.
'Earliest' Buddhist shrine discovered.
AFRICA
Libya losing its grip on security; civilians battling militants for control.
Central African Republic 'descending into chaos' - UN. France to send 1,000 troops to Central African Republic.
Egypt referendum on constitution 'set for January'.
Egyptian army kills jihadi leader in Sinai.
Protests erupt after Kampala Mayor impeachment.
Morocco trains 500 imams to counter spread of radical Islam.
Undeterred by perils, migrants flee hardship in Eritrea.
EUROPE
EU demands protection against U.S. data surveillance.
Pope calls for radical Church reform.
Scottish independence: Referendum White Paper unveiled.
Ukraine leader to go to EU summit, pro-EU protests continue.
Russia urged Kiev to delay key EU deal - Ukrainian PM. Ukraine-EU trade deal 'big threat' to Russia's economy.
Portugal passes latest austerity budget.
Bosnia's military to help dig up mass graves.
Ex French minister says country's politics 'corrupt'.
AMERICAS
Obama, other administration officials reject criticism over interim Iran deal.
Ruling party wins Honduran Presidential race.
Ten Haitian migrants die, 100 cling to capsized ship in Bahamas.
"Unruly" crowd attacks border patrol agents.
Cuba builds communism-free zone to woo capitalist businesses.
How Mexico's tax reforms could affect business along the border.
Canadian navy may be shortchanged on ships due to budget: AG report.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
CIA remains behind most drone strikes, despite effort to shift campaign to Defense.
Secret CIA facility trained Gitmo prisoners to be double agents.
Obama's closers make secret trip to Gitmo prison facility.
Egyptian Minister: Muslim Brotherhood 'mobilized a number of terrorist extremist elements'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Insight: A new wave of U.S. mortgage trouble threatens.
China's rich fleeing the country with their fortunes.
Surging Nasdaq an indicator of strengthening ‘technology revolution’ says Hays.
Remember last year's drought? It could get worse.
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