06 April 2008 Military News

PRESS CONFERENCE: Operational Update: Dr. Tahseen Sheikhly, April 6, 2008 MNF-I 06 Apr 2008 -- Dr. Tahseen Sheikhly, civilian spokesman for Operation Fardh al-Qanoon, provides an operational update
April 5 airpower summary: C-17s carry the load AFPN 06 Apr 2008
One Terrorist Killed, 22 Detained in Coalition Operations AFPS 06 Apr 2008 -- Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained 22 suspects during operations targeting al Qaeda in central and northern parts of Iraq today, according to coalition press releases.

Terminal Fury Prepares PACOM to Confront Crisis, Threats AFPS 06 Apr 2008 -- The top U.S. officer in the Pacific declared a command post exercise that wrapped up here yesterday a big success in ensuring U.S. Pacific Command is ready to respond to the broad challenges it faces in the region.
Ronald Reagan Strike Group Sailors Receive Mine Warfare Training During COMPTUEX Navy NewsStand 06 Apr 2008 -- Sailors assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group received special training on mine warfare March 31 - April 4 aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), courtesy of Mobile Mine Assembly Unit (MOMAU) 1, based out of Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Calif.
NECC Establishes Civil Affairs Squadron Navy NewsStand 06 Apr 2008 -- Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) established Maritime Civil Affairs Squadron (MCAS) 1 during a ceremony at Naval Outlying Landing Field, April 3.

Russia: Friendly Words, But Bush And Putin Fail To Resolve Disputes RFE/RL 06 Apr 2008 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart George W. Bush met in the Black Sea resort of Sochi today for their last bilateral meeting as presidents.
Wrap: Bush, Putin fail to agree on missile shield at farewell talks RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2008 -- U.S. President George W. Bush and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin failed to overcome their differences on missile defense at their final summit in south Russia on Sunday.
Bush, Putin Look Back US-Russian Relations VOA 06 Apr 2008 -- During a joint news conference in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin spoke with a bit of nostalgia as they looked back at their stewardship of U.S.-Russian relations during the past seven years

Putin 'optimistic' over missile shield dispute with U.S. RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2008 -- Outgoing Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday he was cautiously optimistic that his country and the United States will eventually resolve their disagreements over Washington's missile defense plans for Europe.
Bush, Putin Remain Divided on Missile Defense System VOA 06 Apr 2008 -- U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin have ended their farewell summit without agreement on missile defense, but with a blueprint for their successors

Press Briefing by the National Security Advisor, Stephen Hadley The White House 06 Apr 2008
Press Briefing by the National Security Advisor, Stephen Hadley The White House 06 Apr 2008

Senior Minister, 11 Others Killed in Bomb Attack in Sri Lanka VOA 06 Apr 2008 -- A Sri Lankan government minister, regarded as a potential prime minister, has been killed in a suicide bomb attack outside the capital, Colombo

Zimbabwe High Court To Rule Monday on Petition for Presidential Results VOA 06 Apr 2008 -- Zimbabwe's High Court says it will rule Monday on a request to order the immediate release of results from the March 29 presidential election.
Mugabe demands recount of votes IRNA 06 Apr 2008 -- Robert Mugabe has called for a recount in Zimbabwe's presidential election - claiming there were "errors and miscalculations" in the vote.

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