08 October 2006 Military News

US, Iraqi Forces Battle Militants South of Baghdad VOA 08 Oct 2006 -- U.S. military commanders say 30 Iraqi militants have been killed during a campaign to crack down on militias blamed for much of Iraq's sectarian violence

India worried over rise of Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan IRNA 08 Oct 2006 -- The Indian intelligence is worried about the rise of the Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan but there has been no response, officially or otherwise, by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who did not raise the issue in his meeting with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf in Havana last month.

India in talks with France to purchase second-hand Mirage jets: diplomat IRNA 08 Oct 2006 -- India is in talks with France to purchase several second-hand Mirage 2000 fighters to bolster its air force, a diplomat said.

Russia has no plans to annex Georgian territories - Ivanov RIA Novosti 08 Oct 2006 -- Russia has no intention to annex Georgian territories but will not ignore acts of aggression against its citizens in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the Russian defense minister said Sunday.
Israeli Troops Kill Two Palestinians in West Bank VOA 08 Oct 2006 -- Palestinian witnesses say Israeli troops have killed a Palestinian militant and a civilian in separate incidents near the West Bank town of Nablus.
Nepal Government, Maoists Resume Peace Talks VOA 08 Oct 2006 -- Peace talks between Nepal's government and Maoists rebels have ended for the day without agreement but a government official says the two sides will meet again on Tuesday.
Darfur Rebels and Sudan's Army Fight near Chadian Border VOA 08 Oct 2006 -- Darfur rebels opposed to a recent peace deal in Sudan's Darfur region have fought with government soldiers near Sudan's border with Chad.

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