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Current Operations

• Soldier killed by small-arms fire
• Marine dies from non-hostile causes
• CENTAF releases airpower summary for Nov. 5 AFPN 05 Nov 2006 -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Nov. 5.
• Iraqis Take Lead Against Bombers, Militia Leader AFPS 05 Nov 2006 -- Iraqi units took the lead in capturing suspected bomb-makers and a senior militia leader, officials at Multinational Force Iraq reported today.
• Turkey To Open 27th Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan AFPS 05 Nov 2006 -- Turkey will open the 27th of 34 Provincial Reconstruction Teams planned for Afghanistan later this week, officials in Bagram, Afghanistan announced today.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Responsive space demonstrator ready to roll AFPN 05 Nov 2006 -- Officials are saying the December launch of a tactical satellite, dubbed TacSat-2, will serve as the predecessor for rapid satellite production, launch and operation.
• Press Gaggle by Tony Snow The White House 05 Nov 2006

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

• ISRAEL: Unexploded Hezbollah rockets pose risk IRIN 05 Nov 2006 -- Israeli bomb disposal units are combing the north of the country for unexploded Hezbollah rockets left over from the recent conflict in an operation that will continue for months, Israeli police say.
• Iran reaffirms support for Lebanon's national unity IRNA 05 Nov 2006 -- Iran will support efforts to bring about national solidarity and a government representing people from all walks of life in Lebanon, said Majlis speaker here on Sunday.
• Israel's Olmert Says No Timeframe on Gaza Offensive VOA 05 Nov 2006 -- Israel's prime minister, Ehud Olmert, on Sunday said the military operation in Gaza is not open-ended, but he refused to say when the offensive will end
• Israeli Cabinet Minister Calls for Separation of Jews and Arabs VOA 05 Nov 2006 -- The newest addition to the Israeli Cabinet has called for a near-total separation of Jews and Arabs in Israel and the Palestinian territories

News Reports

• China: African Countries Sign Deals With Beijing RFE/RL 05 Nov 2006 -- Delegates from nearly 50 African nations have ended a summit in Beijing aimed at cementing ties between the underdeveloped continent and China