02 November 2008 Military News

Nov. 1 airpower summary: C-17s help sustain operations AFNS 02 Nov 2008 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Nov. 1, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
PRESS CONFERENCE: ISF Update: Brig. Gen. Perkins, Brig. Torrens-Spence, Gen. Abadi, Nov. 2, 2008 MNF-I 02 Nov 2008 -- Brig. Gen. Perkins, MNF-I; Brig. Torrens-Spence, MNSTC-I; and Gen. Abadi, Iraqi Joint Forces, discuss the Iraqi Security Forces' latest developments

AFGHANISTAN: Lack of access may spread diseases, Health Ministry warns IRIN 02 Nov 2008 -- Afghanistan’s high maternal and infant mortality rates could increase and deadly diseases such as malaria could resurface if insurgents continue attacking health workers and impede access to vulnerable communities, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has warned.

Iraq: US Reply to Security Pact Changes After Election VOA 02 Nov 2008 -- Iraqi officials expect the Bush administration to respond to Iraq's proposed amendments to draft security pact after US presidential election.

USS Kidd First Destroyer to Employ Improved Gun System Navy NewsStand 02 Nov 2008 -- USS Kidd (DDG 100) conducted the first firing of the Mark 38 (Model 2) 25mm Machine Gun System (MGS) from a guided missile destroyer Oct. 9 during multi-ship live firing exercises off the coast of Southern California.
BOXESG Readies for Deployment with Anti-Terrorism Exercise Navy NewsStand 02 Nov 2008 -- USS Boxer (LHD 4), in conjunction with the ships of Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group (BOXESG), participated in a two-day force protection exercise (FPE) at Naval Base San Diego Oct. 27-28.
Essex Departs Subic Bay Navy NewsStand 02 Nov 2008 -- The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) departed Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 30 after completing this year's Amphibious Landing Exercises (PHIBLEX) and Talon Vision (TV).

Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to work for Caucasus stability RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2008 -- Leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to work together to settle the Nagorny Karabakh conflict.
Armenian, Azerbaijani Leaders Agree to Intensify Peace Talks VOA 02 Nov 2008 -- Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to intensify talks aimed at ending conflict over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan to discuss Nagorny Karabakh RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2008 -- Leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan meeting in Moscow to discuss the settlement of the Nagorny Karabakh conflict.

Israeli Security Chief Warns of Possible Assassination Attempt by Jewish Militants VOA 02 Nov 2008 -- An Israeli security chief has warned that politicians could again be targeted by Jewish militants.

South Africa to Get New Political Party VOA 02 Nov 2008 -- About 6,000 delegates at a national convention in South Africa have resolved to establish a new political party next month.

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