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• MNC-I Soldier dies in combat-related incident
• June 12 airpower summary: Predator targets enemy AFNS 13 Jun 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the ISAF in Afghanistan in the following operations.
• Suicide Bomber Kills 8 in Southern Afghanistan VOA 13 Jun 2009 -- Officials in southern Afghanistan: Suicide bomber attacked a fleet of fuel tankers intended for international troops, killing at least 8 Afghans.
• Pakistani Military Strikes Militants amid Anti-Taliban Protests VOA 13 Jun 2009 -- Pakistan's military launched attacks against the Taliban, as supporters of prominent cleric demonstrated against militant group.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Pakistan Boosts Defense Spending To Fight Taliban VOA 13 Jun 2009 -- Pakistan's fight against Taliban insurgents is proving to be costly in economic terms.
• Soldiers complete mounted react to contact live fire Army News 13 Jun 2009 -- B Company, 2-58th Infantry was among the first units on Sand Hill to complete the new mounted react to contact live fire.
• New home construction continues on post Army News 13 Jun 2009 -- More than 1,000 new homes have been built on Fort Benning and nearly 40 new homes in Dahlonega, Ga.
• Sigonella Celebrates Half Century of Service in Sicily Navy NewsStand 13 Jun 2009 -- Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella kicked off a weekend-long celebration June 12 to commemorate 50 years of cooperation and friendship between the U.S. Navy, Italy and the Italian Air Force 41st Stormo.
• Israel Says Iran Election Results Raise Nuclear Threat VOA 13 Jun 2009 -- Israel concerned about the re-election of hardline Iranian President Ahmadinejad, saying it will increase regional tensions and instability.
• New Recruits Flee Russian Army Unit RFE/RL 13 Jun 2009 -- A group of newly drafted recruits have fled their military unit near St. Petersburg.

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

• US Envoy Says Syria Integral to Mideast Peace VOA 13 Jun 2009 -- U.S. envoy George Mitchell says Syria has an integral role to play in U.S. efforts to secure a comprehensive peace deal in the Middle East.
• Ethiopia Denies Sending Troops Back to Somalia VOA 13 Jun 2009 -- Ethiopia strongly denied reports of a fresh incursion into Somalia, 5 months after calling off an unpopular 2 year military incursion.

News Reports

• Musavi Supporters Protest Ahmadinejad's Victory RFE/RL 13 Jun 2009 -- Supporters of main election opponent clashed with police and set up barricades after authorities declared Ahmadinejad the winner.
• Ahmadinejad Win Sparks Protests in Tehran VOA 13 Jun 2009 -- Protesters clashed with police in the streets of Tehran, following the re-election of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
• US Eyeing Reports of Voting Irregularities in Iran VOA 13 Jun 2009 -- US says it is monitoring the situation closely regarding Iran's controversial presidential election, including reports of voting irregularities.
• World Reacts to Ahmadinejad Victory VOA 13 Jun 2009 -- International reaction to the re-election of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is mixed.
• Ahmadinejad wins Iranian presidential election RIA Novosti 13 Jun 2009 -- Iran's hardline incumbent President Ahmadinejad won Friday's election, leaving his rival, reformist former PM Mousavi, far behind.
• With Most Votes Counted, Iran's President Poised For Victory RFE/RL 13 Jun 2009 -- Iranian election officials have announced that incumbent conservative Ahmadinejad has received 65 percent of the vote.
• 40 Candidates to Challenge Karzai in Afghan Election VOA 13 Jun 2009 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai will have to defeat 40 candidates in upcoming elections if he wants to stay in power.