19 April 2009 Military News

MND–S headquarters stands fully equipped (Basra) MNF-I 19 Apr 2009 -- Construction on the new Multi-National Division - South headquarters building has finally concluded after six months of work
Highlanders head home, 1st LAR Bn rolls USMC News 19 Apr 2009 -- During 7-month tour the majority of their time was spent operating from a remote airfield established manned and maintained by Marines.

Taliban Militants Storm Afghan Police Post, Kill 5 VOA 19 Apr 2009 -- Officials in western Afghanistan say Taliban militants have stormed a police checkpoint and killed five police officers.
U.S. Commander: Pakistan Must Do More To Fight Taliban RFE/RL 19 Apr 2009 -- US commander in Afghanistan: Pakistan must do more to "erase" Taliban bases destabilizing the entire region.
Suspected US Drone Hits Pakistan Militant Camp - 3 Dead VOA 19 Apr 2009 -- Pakistani officials say three people were killed and five wounded when missiles fired from a suspected U.S. drone targeted a militant stronghold in northwest Pakistan's South Waziristan region Sunday.

USS Theodore Roosevelt Returns from Deployment Navy NewsStand 19 Apr 2009 -- USS Theodore Roosevelt returned to its homeport after successful deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
USS The Sullivans Returns to Mayport Navy NewsStand 19 Apr 2009 -- Family and friends of Sailors aboard the USS The Sullivans gathered at NS Mayport to welcome the crew home after a 7-month deployment.

Top US Naval Official Stresses Cooperation, Not Conflict, With China VOA 19 Apr 2009 -- The chief of U.S. Navy operations says military-to-military relations with China are improving, following a recent incident between an American military ship and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea. The U.S. official is in China to take part in activities marking the 60th anniversary of China's navy.
U.S. Army Central/Kenya Army 2009 Land Forces Symposium Army News 19 Apr 2009 -- The Land Forces Symposium is an annual forum that brings together military leaders from more than 20 countries to discuss common challenges and cooperation.
USS Robert G. Bradley Strengthens Partnerships in Algeria Navy NewsStand 19 Apr 2009 -- USS Robert G. Bradley arrived in Algiers for visit aimed at strengthening the maritime partnership between US and Algeria.

Background Briefing By Senior Administration Officials On The President's Meeting With President Preval Of Haiti And President Bachlelet Of Chile The White House 19 Apr 2009

Turkish Cypriots Vote Could Complicate Reunification Talks VOA 19 Apr 2009 -- Turkish Cypriots are holding parliamentary elections Sunday in a vote likely to boost hardliners and complicate efforts to resolve the long-running division of Cyprus.

Ahmadinejad To Judiciary: Ensure Reporter's Rights RFE/RL 19 Apr 2009 -- Iran's President Ahmadinejad has called for a journalist convicted of espionage to receive fair treatment from the country's judiciary.

NATO Stops Pirate Attack On Norwegian Ship VOA 19 Apr 2009 -- NATO forces have foiled an attack by Somali pirates on a Norwegian tanker in the Gulf of Aden.
Obama Wraps Up Summit with Call for Partnership VOA 19 Apr 2009 -- President Barack Obama has hailed a renewed spirit of cooperation in the Americas, one in which the United States is an equal partner that listens to its neighbors. Speaking at the conclusion of the fifth Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Obama expressed hope for democratic change in Cuba and said the U.S. economic embargo of the island has not worked.
Reports: Top ETA Leader Arrested in France VOA 19 Apr 2009 -- French security officials have arrested the suspected top military leader of the Basque separatist organization, ETA.
Battle Lines Drawn In Central Asian Water Dispute RFE/RL 19 Apr 2009 -- Do countries have the right to use water flowing through their territory as they wish?

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