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15 June 2009 Military News

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OIF/OEF Casualty Update 15 Jun 2009 [PDF]
DoD News: DoD Identifies Army Casualty

PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE U.S. EMBASSY - BAGHDAD: Security Agreement Update: Gen. Odierno, Iraqi Ministry Dignitaries, June 15, 2009 MNF-I 15 Jun 2009 -- Gen. Ray Odierno, CG, MNF-I, and Iraqi Ministry Dignitaries provide an update on the U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement
Troops in Iraq Capture 12 Suspects, Seize Weapons AFPS 15 Jun 2009 -- Coalition and Iraq forces detained a dozen suspects and seized weapons during recent operations in Iraq, military officials said.
Airmen execute Project Liberty AFNS 15 Jun 2009 -- Airmen assigned to the 362nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron Detachment 1 charged with the task of standing up new ISR mission.
Two Dead in Baghdad Bomb Blasts VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Iraqi authorities say at least two people were killed and six others wounded when two bombs planted on vehicles exploded in the capital, Baghdad.

New US Commander for Afghanistan to Implement Different Strategy VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- General Stanley McChrystal has officially taken over as the new commander of American and NATO forces in Afghanistan.
McChrystal Assumes Command in Afghanistan AFPS 15 Jun 2009 -- Army Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal assumed command of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.
Combined Forces Target Afghanistan's Taliban-Narcotics Connection AFPS 15 Jun 2009 -- US and allied forces in Afghanistan targeting narcotics traffickers and drug labs that bankroll and support the Taliban.
Forces in Afghanistan Detain Suspect, Aid Injured Civilian AFPS 15 Jun 2009 -- Coalition and Afghan forces detained a suspected Taliban leader and provided medical aid to a wounded civilian in recent operations.

Pakistani Army Continues Northwest Offensive VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Pakistan's military: Forces continuing an offensive against Taliban fighters in the northwest, killing 6 suspected militants in the last 24 hours.
Pakistan Army Chief Rallies Troops in Northwest Offensive VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Pakistan's army chief has rallied support for the military's ongoing offensive against the Taliban.

Defense Policy / Programs

Britain to Hold Independent Inquiry into Iraq War VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- British PM Brown announced a broad, independent inquiry into the country's involvement in the Iraq war.

Procurement changes lead to more effective munitions in Afghanistan, Iraq Army News 15 Jun 2009 -- Army has made significant changes to the processes used in procuring non-standard ammunition.

Transcript: Remarks by Deputy Secretary Lynn at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C. DoD 15 Jun 2009 -- Presenter: Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn
Privatization of U.S. Army Lodging to Raise Quality of Life for Soldiers on the Move DoD 15 Jun 2009 -- The U.S. Army today announced that it will transfer the first 10 installations under the Army's Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program on August 15, 2009
Global Logistics Organization Enables Maritime Strategy, Gets new Leader Navy NewsStand 15 Jun 2009 -- A Navy two-star rear admiral (select) assumed command of Commander, Fleet and Industrial Supply Centers (COMFISCS) at a ceremony aboard USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum in downtown San Diego June 12.
Third Fleet Changes Command Navy NewsStand 15 Jun 2009 -- Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet held a change of command ceremony aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) June 12.
Abraham Lincoln Embodies Navy Ethos to Ensure Mission Readiness Navy NewsStand 15 Jun 2009 -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) have worked side-by-side since the ship began its planned incremental availability (PIA) April 16, to ensure that Lincoln is ready to accomplish its mission at sea.
Cybersecurity Poses Unprecedented Challenge to National Security, Lynn Says AFPS 15 Jun 2009 -- Threats to US-based computer networks represent an unprecedented national security challenge.
US Creates Military Cyber Command to Defend Computer Networks VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- US DoD in the final stages of creating new military command to defend against attacks on nation's military computer systems.
Weapons School graduates first UAS, Raptor course students AFNS 15 Jun 2009 -- USAF Weapons School graduated its first unmanned aircraft systems and F-22 Raptor validation course students.
Blue Ribbon Panel Hears Different Views On Ground Combat Vehicle Army News 15 Jun 2009 -- Army Vice Chief of Staff hosting a Blue Ribbon Panel workshop regarding new Ground Combat Vehicle.
Multimission Ship Departs Pearl Harbor for Western Pacific Deployment Navy NewsStand 15 Jun 2009 -- Guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin departed Naval Station Pearl Harbor for a scheduled deployment.
Airmen take over C-21 maintenance mission AFNS 15 Jun 2009 -- For the first time in the history of CENTCOM, C-21s are being maintained by Airmen rather than contractors.
Privatization of Army Lodging to Raise Quality of Life Army News 15 Jun 2009 -- US Army today will transfer the first 10 installations under the Army's Privatization of Army Lodging program on August 15, 2009.

Volume of Russian arms exports in 2009 to exceed $8 bln - Fomin RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- The volume of Russian arms exports in 2009 will exceed $8 billion.
Russia's troubled nuclear sub to resume sea trials in late June RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- Sea trials of the Nerpa nuclear-propelled submarine will resume in late June.
Medvedev makes sales pitch for Russian warplane RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- President Dmitry Medvedev: Russia would like to expand sales of such warplanes as the Su-34 throughout the world.
Conscript Commits Suicide In Russian Military Unit RFE/RL 15 Jun 2009 -- A Russian Army conscript has committed suicide in a military hospital in the city of Vyborg.

Russia, France discuss military cooperation projects RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- Russia in talks with France on a joint project to develop a heavy-lift helicopter and sell advanced artillery ammunition.
Turkey to buy Russian Night Hunters RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- A Turkish military delegation has come to Russia to discuss the possible acquisition of Mi-28 attack helicopters.
Irkut to supply 16 Yak-130 planes to Algeria RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- Russia's Irkut aircraft building corporation has agreed to supply 16 Yak-130 trainer/light attack jets to Algeria.

Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 15 Jun 2009
Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Air Force One, 6/15/2009 The White House 15 Jun 2009

Defense Industry

DoD News: Contracts for June 15, 2009
Sikorsky Aircraft Delivers First UH-60M Helicopter to Federal Bureau of Investigation Sikorsky 15 Jun 2009 -- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today that it has delivered the first UH-60M helicopter to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Sikorsky’s Armed BLACK HAWKTM (ABH) Demonstrator Completes Weapons Test Phase Sikorsky 15 Jun 2009 -- BSikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) announced today successful completion of the test phase for the Armed BLACK HAWKTM (ABH) demonstrator helicopter, also known as the BATTLEHAWKTM helicopter
ATK Receives $31 Million in Medium-Caliber Ammunition Contracts for U.S. Navy Phalanx and U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog ATK 15 Jun 2009 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has received $31 million in awards under two contracts from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., to produce 20mm and 30mm tactical and training ammunition.
Bell Boeing Team Awarded Contract for Next Phase of V-22 Osprey Support Boeing 15 Jun 2009 -- The Bell Boeing Program Office announced today that it has been awarded Phase 1.5 of a two-phase Joint Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to support the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft for the Marine Corps (MV-22), and Air Force Special Operations Command (CV-22).
Boeing Advanced Tactical Laser Fires High-Power Laser in Flight Boeing 15 Jun 2009 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Air Force on June 13 successfully fired the high-power laser aboard the Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) aircraft for the first time in flight
Boeing Receives Contract for Future Combat Systems Spin Out Production Boeing 15 Jun 2009 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that it has received a contract from the U.S. Army for the procurement of long lead items and related tooling and test equipment to support the initial delivery of early Spin Out systems to the first infantry brigade combat team.
Eurocopter and ATE team up on Stand-alone Weapon System for Helicopters EADS 15 Jun 2009 -- The Eurocopter-ATE SAWS solution addresses increased market demand for helicopters incorporating a weapon system able to match evolving mission scenarios in current and future conflicts.
General Dynamics Awarded $21 Million by U.S. Marine Corps to Develop Next-Generation Combat Operations Center General Dynamics 15 Jun 2009 -- General Dynamics C4 Systems has been awarded $21 million to add Internet-like capabilities to the U.S. Marine Corps’ Combat Operations Centers (COCs), the focal point of decision-making for deployed Marine commanders and their staffs.
General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers Second Product Carrier General Dynamics 15 Jun 2009 -- General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), today delivered the second ship of its State-class of product carriers to USS Products Investor, a shipbuilding joint venture led by the Blackstone Group.
Hamilton Sundstrand announces multi-year procurement for F-22 main and auxiliary generator repair support Hamilton Sundstrand 15 Jun 2009-- Lockheed Martin has awarded Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), a contract for work on a performance based logistics (PBL) program providing military spare parts to support F-22 generator repairs at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah
Lockheed Martin Develops Airborne Laboratory for C4ISR Experimentation Lockheed Martin 15 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today announced the development of an Airborne Multi-INT Laboratory (AML), which will be used for operational testing and experimentation of C4ISR capabilities.
Nation’s First Littoral Combat Ship Successfully Completes Acceptance Trials Lockheed Martin 15 Jun 2009 -- The nation’s first Littoral Combat Ship, USS Freedom (LCS 1), successfully conducted its second and final round of U.S. Navy acceptance trials May 18-22, 2009.
Lockheed Martin Meets F-35 Schedule Commitment With Roll-Out Of Radar-Signature Test Aircraft Lockheed Martin 15 Jun 2009 -- A detailed, full-scale representation of the Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter rolled out of the Fort Worth factory today, with production-representative Very Low Observable airframe structure and coatings.
Lockheed Martin To Deliver Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pods To the Royal Saudi Air Force Lockheed Martin 15 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has signed a foreign military sales contract to deliver Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATPs) to the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Enters Low-Rate Initial Production Northrop Grumman 15 Jun 2009 -- The Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) E-2D Advanced Hawkeye has received approval to enter low-rate initial production after successfully completing a Milestone C review. The Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) was signed June 11 by Mr. Ashton Carter, Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics.
Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Program Awarded $432 Million U.S. Navy Contract for Low-Rate Initial Production Northrop Grumman 15 Jun 2009 -- After successfully completing a Milestone C review, Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) E-2D Advanced Hawkeye program has received a fixed-price, incentive fee contract award from the U.S. Navy valued at $432 million.
Northrop Grumman Completes Successful Ground Based Fighter Radar Demonstration Northrop Grumman 15 Jun 2009 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has successfully demonstrated the Defense Department's new Ground Based Fighter Radar (GBFR), a multi-mission ground tactical radar designed to provide on-the-move air defense capability to the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps.
Pratt & Whitney Signs Agreements with Italian Supplier TCS Group for F135 Engine Work Pratt & Whitney 15 Jun 2009 --  Pratt & Whitney has signed additional purchase orders with TCS Group to manufacture critical engine components for the F135 propulsion system.
Pratt & Whitney to Begin Delivery of the Next Generation of F100 Series Engines Pratt & Whitney 15 Jun 2009 -- Pratt & Whitney has delivered the first 6,000 cycle production hardware for assembly of the F100-PW-229 engine enhancement package (EEP).
Pratt & Whitney Delivers First F117 Engines for Qatar's First C-17 Aircraft Pratt & Whitney 15 Jun 2009 -- Pratt & Whitney has delivered the first F117 engines for installation in Qatar’s first C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney Celebrates 35th Anniversary of the F100 Engine Pratt & Whitney 15 Jun 2009 -- Pratt & Whitney celebrates 35 years of producing the F100 engine powering F-16 and F-15 military fighter jets operated by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and air forces in 22 nations.
Pratt & Whitney F119 Sets Standard for Fighter Engine Safety, Delivers Proven Fifth Generation Performance for the F135 Pratt & Whitney 15 Jun 2009 -- Pratt & Whitney has delivered more than 375 F119 engines to power the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor.
Pratt & Whitney F117 Engine Time On Wing Increases 185 Percent Over the Last 10 Years Pratt & Whitney 15 Jun 2009 -- Pratt & Whitney’s F117 engines, exclusive power for the C-17 Globemaster III, have increased time on wing by more than 185 percent over the last 10 years under Pratt & Whitney’s fleet maintenance program. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.
Finland Selects Raytheon's Medium Range Air Defense Capability Raytheon 15 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) in cooperation with KONGSBERG (Norway) has been selected to fulfill Finland's medium range air defense missile system requirements with the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS).
Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar Ready for Production Orders Raytheon 15 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) newest advanced electronically scanned array radar has achieved a significant production readiness milestone.
Raytheon AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile Demonstrates Surface-Launch Capabilities Raytheon 15 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) AIM-9X Sidewinder missile demonstrated surface-to-air capability when it engaged an unmanned aircraft vehicle target during a May 16 test.
Sagem and Stemme present Patroller™, a long-endurance surveillance drone for defense and security missions Sagem (Safran group) 15 Jun 2009 -- At the Paris Air Show today, Sagem (SAFRAN group) and Stemme are unveiling Patroller™, a new dual long-endurance surveillance drone for both defense and security missions.
Lockheed Martin Marks 25th Anniversary Of World’s First Hit-To-Kill Missile Intercept Lockheed Martin 15 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the world’s first hit-to-kill intercept of a ballistic missile target outside the earth’s atmosphere.
Lockheed Martin GPS III Team Shifts Into Critical Design Review Phase Lockheed Martin 15 Jun 2009 -- The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] team developing the U.S. Air Force's Global Positioning System (GPS) III program has entered the Critical Design Review (CDR) stage on-schedule, an extensive phase that precedes production of the next-generation satellite system.
Lockheed Martin Delivers New Flight Software Architecture For SBIRS GEO Spacecraft Lockheed Martin 15 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced today that it has delivered the final block of a new flight software architecture that will provide highly reliable spacecraft command and control operations for the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellite constellation.
Boeing Creates Unmanned Airborne Systems Division Boeing 15 Jun 2009 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced the formation of an Unmanned Airborne Systems (UAS) division within its defense and space business unit
Boeing Acquisition of eXMeritus, Inc. Enhances Capabilities in Cyber and Intelligence Markets Boeing 15 Jun 2009 -- The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire eXMeritus, Inc., a Fairfax, Va.-based company that provides hardware and software to federal government and law enforcement organizations for sharing information securely across classified and unclassified networks and systems.
EADS Defence & Security highlights Advanced UAV in full scale EADS 15 Jun 2009 -- At the Paris Air Show 2009, EADS Defence & Security (DS) presents the mock-up of the the latest unmanned aerial system: the Advanced UAV, the proposed Franco-German-Spanish UAV programme for the development and production of a fully autonomous system for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions.
Raytheon's KillerBee® Unmanned Aircraft System Tests New Datalink Raytheon 15 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) tested a miniature common datalink that enables the KillerBee unmanned aircraft system to operate on an open network architecture.
GE Qualifies and Delivers Boeing P-8A Poseidon Systems GE Aviation 15 Jun 2009 -- GE Aviation recently achieved two significant P-8A milestones including flight management system hardware qualification and deliveries of stores management system hardware. The flight management system qualification is the final milestone prior to formal flight testing of the P-8A, due to take place later this year. The stores management system hardware deliveries follow delivery last month of key software for integration lab activity.
Oshkosh Defense Awarded First HEMTT A4 Delivery Order for U.S. Army National Guard Oshkosh 15 Jun 2009 -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has been awarded a delivery order from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) to supply more than 100 next-generation Oshkosh® Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT) to the U.S. Army National Guard.
WASP MILAN ER Panhard 15 Jun 2009 -- To provide land forces with new operational capabilities, MBDA, Panhard and Sagem have modified the WASP remote-controlled turret to enable crews to fire MILAN ER medium-range missiles under armour protection.
TOGO CHOOSES THE TC-54 Panhard 15 Jun 2009 -- Togo's armed forces have acquired 30 Panhard TC-54 trucks to help deploy their peacekeeping troops in East Chad. Painted in the UN's white colour scheme, these vehicles which were placed in service at the beginning of the year are being used to transport troops and supplies for the Togolese contingent deployed in Abeche.
The DGA selects Thales to bring 60 FENNEC helicopters up to ICAO standards Thales 15 Jun 2009 -- The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has granted Thales a contract to bring the FENNEC helicopters operated by the French Air Force and by ALAT (the French Army's Light Aviation division) up to ICAO* standards. These upgrades mean that the helicopters can be introduced into Europe's civilian air traffic.
OEM Defence Services now fully operational Thales 15 Jun 2009 -- OEM Defence Services is pleased to announce that the company is now fully operational – one year after the agreement was signed by Diehl Aerospace, Liebherr-Aerospace, Safran, Thales and Zodiac Aerospace.
Thales to provide high performance mission systems for United Arab Emirates Air Force Maritime Patrol Programme Thales 15 Jun 2009 -- Thales and Provincial Aerospace Ltd announced their selection, following a challenging international competition, by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force to upgrade two of its aircraft into Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

Other Conflicts

Palestinians Object to Netanyahu's Suggestion They Demilitarize VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Palestinian government has called on the international community to confront Israel about the Israeli PM's remarks.
Palestinians furious over Israeli PM's conditions for peace RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- The Palestinian leadership has issued a resounding rejection of the Israeli prime minister's policy speech.
Russia cautious over Israel's proposals for Palestinian statehood RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- A Russian diplomat gave a cautious reaction to the Israeli premier's speech conceding possibility of a Palestinian state.
Former British PM Blair Visits Gaza Strip VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Former British PM Tony Blair visited the Gaza Strip for a second time as international Mideast envoy.
UN human rights chief appeals for cooperation in Gaza probe UN News Centre 15 Jun 2009 -- Top United Nations human rights official called for an end to the Israeli blockade of Gaza and cooperation with an investigation of recent conflict there.

Russia Vetoes Extending UN Mission in Georgia VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Russia used its veto power to block a resolution that would have extended the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia.
Draft resolution on Georgia mission sent to UN Security Council RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- 7 countries formally submitted to the UNSC a draft resolution to extend UN mission between Georgia and Abkhazia.
Russia criticizes UN failure to extend Caucasus mission RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- Russia urges UNSC to extend the UN monitoring mission on the border between Georgia and Abkhazia.
Russia rules out talks with Georgia's 'criminal' regime RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- Russia: No plans to hold dialogue with Georgia's current regime, but would be ready to resume talks with a new leadership.

Indian PM, Pakistani President to Hold Talks in Russia VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Officials in Russia and India: Indian PM Singh and Pakistani President Zardari planning to meet on the sidelines of a regional summit in Russia.

Official Says Ethiopian Troops Back in Somalia VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- A local official in Somalia says Ethiopian troops are now staying at a military base near a town in the central part of the country.
Ban expresses unease over mounting tension between Chad, Sudan UN News Centre 15 Jun 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban voiced concern over the deterioration in relations between Chad and Sudan, further destabilizing Darfur.
Nigerian Rebels Attack Another Chevron Facility VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Militants in southern Nigeria said they have attacked an oil pumping station operated by U.S.-based Chevron.

Secretary-General appeals for continued support for UN's Kosovo mission UN News Centre 15 Jun 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban appealed for cooperation and constructive engagement from all concerned for a reconfigured United Nations mission in Kosovo.

Cambodia Tribunal Reduces Sentence for Khmer Rouge Torture Chief VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Cambodia's UN-backed war crimes tribunal has ruled a former Khmer Rouge torture chief now on trial was detained "unlawfully" by the military and would be compensated for time served.
ICC Orders War Crimes Charges Against Former Congo Vice Presdent VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- ICC has ordered the Democratic Republic of Congo's former Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba to go on trial on 5 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

News Reports

Iran Presidential Election Protests Reflect Wider Splits VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- The controversial outcome of Iran's presidential election has prompted a potentially explosive political crisis.
US 'Deeply Troubled' By Reported Iranian Violence, Election Fraud VOA 15 Jun 2009 --Obama administration is ratcheting-up its expressions of concern about the situation in Iran.
Demonstrator Killed by Gunfire at Iranian Election Protests VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Iran's pro-reform leader Mousavi addressed supporters in the Iranian capital Tehran during a huge rally.
Shots Fired Into Crowd As Musavi Supporters Rally RFE/RL 15 Jun 2009 -- Shots fired at demonstrators at a rally in Tehran where thousands of Iranians were expressing outrage over presidential election.
Iranians Take to the Streets to Protest Elections VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Thousands of Iranians have staged another rally, defying a government ban on protests.
Musavi Supporters Defy Ban, Rally In Tehran RFE/RL 15 Jun 2009 -- Iran's supreme leader supported the reformist presidential candidate's request for the Guardians Council to review the vote-counting process.
Iran's leader tells Guardian Council to review vote fraud claims RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- Iran's Supreme Leader has ordered an inquiry into allegations that elections were rigged.
Ahmadinejad Asks 'Where Is Fraud?' But Prevents Independent Scrutiny RFE/RL 15 Jun 2009 -- Iran's presidential election campaign was widely expected to result in a close race.
Musavi Calls For Iran Election Result To Be Canceled, As Protests Continue RFE/RL 15 Jun 2009 -- Reformist presidential candidate Musavi has formally appealed against Iran's election result.
UN's Ban Urges Iran to Respect People's Will VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- U.N. Secretary-General Ban urging Iran's leaders to respect the will of their people as they investigate allegations of fraud in presidential election.
Ban keeping close eye on developments in post-election Iran UN News Centre 15 Jun 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban keeping an eye on the situation in Iran.
World Leaders React Cautiously To Iranian Election RFE/RL 15 Jun 2009 -- Iran's presidential election results have sparked clashes in the streets of Tehran amid opposition charges of massive fraud.
Kim Yong Nam Sends Congratulatory Message to Iranian President KCNA 15 Jun 2009 -- President Presidium of DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, sent congratulatory message to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

First swine flu death registered in Europe RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- The first human death in Europe as a result of swine flu has been registered in Scotland, local officials have announced.
UK Reports First Swine Flu Death Outside Americas VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Britain is reporting its first H1N1 swine flu death, the first known fatality outside the Americas.

Crucial to ensure credible Afghan polls, stresses UN envoy UN News Centre 15 Jun 2009 -- Top United Nations official in Afghanistan stressed the need to ensure that the elections slated for August are credible and that their results are accepted by all.

Georgian opposition protesters detained in Tbilisi RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- A total of 39 Georgian opposition demonstrators were detained on Monday during a clash with police near the Interior Ministry.

Moldovan leader dissolves parliament, sets early election date RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin on Monday signed a decree dissolving parliament and setting early parliamentary elections for July 29.

Zimbabwe Soldiers and Police say Inclusive Government Easing Tension VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Lower-ranking police officers and army troops in Zimbabwe say they are better off under the country's new inclusive government.
ZIMBABWE: Passing around the hat IRIN 15 Jun 2009 -- Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has won US$73 million in aid from the United States on the first leg of an international tour aimed at drumming up financial support for his beleaguered government, and will try to persuade European donors to dig deeper into their pockets.

Sierra Leone Government Denies Role in Opposition Leader's Alleged Questioning VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- National chairman of Sierra Leone's leading opposition party suspects the government was behind his brief detention and interrogation at Dulles International Airport near Washington, DC.

Hague Puts Spokeswoman On Trial VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- A former spokeswoman for the UN war crimes court for the former Yugoslavia has gone on trial on charges of disclosing confidential information in a book she published after leaving her job.

Accused Ethiopia Plotters Ask for Protection VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- A group charged with conspiracy to overthrow Ethiopia's government has asked a court for special protection, alleging their human rights have been violated during detention.

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