North Korea warns of third nuclear test and U S strike aim
North Korea's National Defense Commission led by Kim Jong Un warned of a third nuclear test in defiance of UN punishment. It reaffirmed rocket launches have a military purpose to strike the United States, despite claiming peaceful satellite aims.
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Panetta orders open military roles for women
Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey announce lifting gender limits on combat jobs for all services. No standards lowered, but a full physicals review will occur as women make up about 14 percent of 1.4 million personnel and over 280000 have served abroad.
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Women to enter combat roles as Pentagon ends ban
Alma Felix and other female soldiers welcome the plan to open more than 230000 combat positions to women. They say equal standards must apply and higher pay and promotions may follow while troops stress the need to prove capability. Defense Secretary Panetta says standards will not be lowered and women can fight and die alongside men.
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Abbas reaches out to Israel centrists for peace talks
In Ramallah a senior aide says Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas aims to meet newly elected Israeli centrists to outline a two state peace approach. His target includes Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid who could shape the next coalition along with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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