22 April 2006 Military News

Australian Military Suffers First Fatality in Iraq VOA 22 Apr 2006 -- The Australian military has suffered its first fatality in Iraq.

Nine Coalition Servicemembers Killed in Iraq, Afghanistan; Officials Identify Casualty AFPS 22 Apr 2006 -- Five Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers died in Iraq and four coalition troops died in Afghanistan today, U.S. officials announced.

Palestinian Power Struggle Intensifies after Controversial Hamas Appointment VOA 22 Apr 2006 -- A controversial security appointment has brought tensions between the Hamas-led Palestinian government and the rival Fatah faction to an all time high.
Students Clash as Palestinian Leaders Struggle With Infighting VOA 22 Apr 2006 -- Supporters of rival groups Hamas and Fatah have clashed with each other in the Gaza Strip amid a power struggle in the Palestinian Authority.

Nepali Congress rejects king's offer IRNA 22 Apr 2006 -- While rejecting King Gyanendra's announcement of shedding down and handing over executive power to the people, the opposition Nepali Congress Saturday said the monarch fell short of promising a constituent assembly as demanded by political parties.
Nepalese Police Keep Protesters from Royal Palace with Tear Gas VOA 22 Apr 2006 -- Nepalese police fired tear gas and dozens of people were injured, as thousands of pro-democracy protesters tried to approach the royal palace in the heart of Kathmandu
Nepalese Police Fire on Protesters in Kathmandu VOA 22 Apr 2006 -- At least 100 people in Nepal's capital have been wounded in clashes with police as more than 100-thousand protesters defied a curfew and shoot-on-sight orders to march against King Gyanendra.

India stresses gov't talks with LTTE to resolve ethnic problem IRNA 22 Apr 2006 -- India has emphasized that talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) must continue in order to resolve the ethnic problem in the island nation.
Lankan govt constitutes Special Committee to review situation IRNA 22 Apr 2006 -- Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has decided to constitute a committee, to be headed by himself, to review the situation in the north and eastern parts of the island.
Lankan rebels refuse to meet Scandinavian peace envoys IRNA 22 Apr 2006 -- The Sri Lankan rebels, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on Saturday refused to meet the Scandinavian peace envoy.

Colombian Rebels Kill 16 Soldiers, Security Agents in Ambush VOA 22 Apr 2006 -- Colombian officials say leftist rebels have attacked a military convoy in remote northeastern Colombia, killing six soldiers and 10 security officers.

Australian FM Meets Solomon Islands' Prime Minister VOA 22 Apr 2006 -- Australia's foreign minister has met with the Solomon Islands' newly elected prime minister, Snyder Rini, following violent protests on the island nation this week that were sparked by his appointment.

Last Minute Diplomacy Averts Standoff Between South Korea, Japan VOA 22 Apr 2006 -- Senior envoys from Japan and South Korea have resolved the latest flare-up in a decades-long dispute over islands that both nations claim

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