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Thursday Emerging Threats

From my UPI Emerging Threats beat. Click on headlines to read full story.

OSAC report: Terrorism among top threats
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (UPI) — The head of the U.S. Overseas Security Advisory Council says terrorist threats and the rise of violent piracy were among the top security concerns in 2008.

Disaster exercise held in Kosovo
PRISTINA, Kosovo, Jan. 8 (UPI) — The NATO Multinational Task Force North recently concluded a security simulation in Kosovo testing emergency response to a major national disaster.

NATO to hold seminar on arctic thawing
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Jan. 8 (UPI) — NATO announced plans to hold a seminar in Iceland on the thawing of the arctic ice cap and the growing military presence in the region.

Nuclear pact entered into force by IAEA
VIENNA, Jan. 8 (UPI) — Additional protocol for a nuclear non-proliferation pact entered into force Thursday after the completion of ratification procedures by the United States.

Talks resume to end violence in DR Congo
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan. 8 (UPI) — A third session of peace talks is under way in Kenya aimed at bringing an end to rebel violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Thursday Security Industry

From my UPI Security Industry beat. Click on headlines to read full story.

Credant launches Protector solution
DALLAS, Jan. 8 (UPI) — Texas-based Credant Technologies has released a new data security solution designed to protect sensitive information for the U.S. government.
Powers Intl. to support container security
BELMONT, N.C., Jan. 8 (UPI) — European Datacomm and Trade-Route announced a joint venture with Powers International to secure shipping containers.
Frost & Sullivan recognize ITT
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 8 (UPI) — Frost & Sullivan is honoring U.S. company ITT Communications Systems with an award for technical advancements in military communications.
HMS Dauntless completes first sea trials
LONDON, Jan. 8 (UPI) — The British Ministry of Defense announced the second of the Royal Navy’s new Type 45 destroyers has successfully completed its first sea trials.
GD completes AxleTech purchase
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 8 (UPI) — U.S. company General Dynamics has completed its announced purchase of the Carlyle Group’s AxleTech International.