20 September 2009 Military News

With Bucca detention closure, U.S. reaffirms commitment to Security Agreement (Bucca) MNF-I 20 Sep 2009-- With the closure of the Camp Bucca theater internment facility on Sept. 17, the Task Force 134 commanding general said the closure reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the Security Agreement

Afghanistan Strategy Must Focus on al-Qaida, Obama Says AFPS 20 Sep 2009 -- Fight in Afghanistan must be narrowed to its original intent of stamping out al-Qaida and hunting down Osama bin Laden.
Obama: No Snap Decisions on Afghanistan VOA 20 Sep 2009 -- US President has no deadline for withdrawing American troops from Afghanistan, but will not further expand US operations without strategy.

Captured Pakistan Taliban Commander Dies in Jail VOA 20 Sep 2009 -- The Pakistani military says a Taliban commander known for brutality has died in custody from wounds suffered during his capture.

Russia, U.S. likely to agree on arms reduction deal by yearend RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2009 -- Russian President Medvedev: Chances to reach agreements with the US "high enough."

Lukashenko cautious over U.S. move on missile shield in Europe RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2009 -- Belarus President Lukashenko: Too early to draw any conclusions regarding US statement.
U.S. missile defense reversal no concession to Russia - Gates RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2009 -- Gates: US President's proposed shift in America's missile-defense plans in Europe is no concession to Russia.
US Defense Chief Defends New Missile Program VOA 20 Sep 2009 -- US Defense Secretary Gates is dismissing criticism of a new missile-defense plan for Europe.
U.S. missile defense plan change made Russia "less paranoid" - Obama RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2009 -- US President Obama praised Russia's readiness for deeper missile defense cooperation.

Russian President Says Israel Not Planning to Strike Iran VOA 20 Sep 2009 -- Russian President Dmitri Medvedev says Israeli officials have assured him that they are not planning a military strike on Iran.
Israel won't strike Iran - Russia's Medvedev RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2009 -- Israel will not strike Iran, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said.

Obama set to meet with Israeli, Palestinian leaders on Sep. 22 RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2009 -- President of the US will meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders in New York.
Medvedev confirms Israeli PM made secret visit to Russia RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2009 -- Russian President Medvedev has confirmed Israeli PM Netanyahu made a secret visit to Moscow.

Sudan Reclaims Rebel-controlled Area in North Darfur VOA 20 Sep 2009 -- The Sudanese army says it has recaptured an area once controlled by rebels in the North Darfur province.

Russia to continue its support for South Ossetia - Medvedev RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2009 -- Russia will continue to give its full support to the former Georgian republic of South Ossetia.

Chechen leader urges Muslims to unite against Wahhabism RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2009 -- President of the Russian North Caucasus republic of Chechnya urged all Muslims to unite against Wahhabism.
Muslim cleric killed in assassination attempt in N. Caucasus RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2009 -- A Muslim cleric has died of wounds after an assassination attempt on his life in Karachayevo-Circassia.

Thai Authorities Allow Rally a Day After Violent Protests VOA 20 Sep 2009 -- Thai authorities allowed protesters to rally peacefully at a disputed temple site on the border with Cambodia, a day after violent clashes that injured about 20 people.

Congo Transfers Rwandan Genocide Suspect VOA 20 Sep 2009 -- The Democratic Republic of Congo has transferred a key Rwandan suspect to the international tribunal responsible for trying the main perpetrators of Rwanda's 1994 genocide.

Gabon Court Considers Electoral Challenge VOA 20 Sep 2009 -- Gabon's Constitutional Court is considering a legal challenge to last month's presidential election.

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