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• US Lawmakers Divided on Afghanistan VOA 22 Nov 2009 -- As U.S. President Barack Obama nears an anticipated decision on America's future engagement in Afghanistan, opinions remain sharply divided in Congress, which would provide funding for the mission.
• Pakistani Troops Kill 5 in Taliban Stronghold VOA 22 Nov 2009 -- Pakistani forces pursuing Taliban fighters near the Afghan border say troops killed five suspected militants in the latest clashes.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Essex Completes Successful ANNUALEX Navy NewsStand 22 Nov 2009 -- The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) arrived in Okinawa Nov. 18 to offload the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) after successfully completing Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 21G.
• International Expedition Investigates Climate Change, Alternative Fuels in Arctic Navy NewsStand 22 Nov 2009 -- Scientists from the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) organized and led a team of university and government scientists, September 15-26, 2009, to initiate methane hydrate exploration in the Beaufort Sea and determine the spatial variation of sediment contribution to Arctic climate change
• Estonia alarmed over Russia's intention to buy French warship RIA Novosti 22 Nov 2009 -- Commander-in-Chief of the Estonian Defence Forces Ants Laaneots said if Russia buys a French Mistral amphibious assault ship, measures should be taken to ensure Estonian national security.
• Iran begins military exercises to protect nuclear facilities RIA Novosti 22 Nov 2009 -- Iran launched a large-scale air-defense exercise to protect its nuclear plants against any attack, local media reported on Sunday
• Iran Drills Simulate Defense of Nuclear Sites VOA 22 Nov 2009 -- Iran has begun military exercises simulating a defense against any attack on its nuclear facilities. The United States and Israel have not ruled out a military option should negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program fail.

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• Israel Strikes Targets in Gaza; Hamas Announces Deal to Stop Rocket Fire VOA 22 Nov 2009 -- Israel says it has struck suspected weapons factories and smuggling tunnels in the Gaza Strip. The air strikes were carried out despite an announcement from Hamas that militants in Gaza will stop firing rockets at southern Israel.
• Israel's Peres Calls Settlement Building 'Marginal Issue' VOA 22 Nov 2009 -- The presidents of Egypt and Israel met in Cairo for talks about the current state of Middle East peace negotiations.
• Several Palestinians wounded in Israeli air strikes on Gaza RIA Novosti 22 Nov 2009 -- At least five Palestinians were wounded in a series of Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight, medics said on Sunday
• Mediators Report 'Important Progress' In Karabakh Talks, But Difficulties Remain RFE/RL 22 Nov 2009 -- Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his Armenian counterpart, Serzh Sarkisian, made "important progress" today at four hours of talks in the German city of Munich to discuss the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, mediators say.
• Sudan: Senior UN rights official praises agreement to end use of child soldiers UN News Centre 22 Nov 2009 -- A top United Nations human rights official today welcomed a deal agreed by a former rebel group in southern Sudan to end the use of child soldiers among its ranks, while warning of the threat posed to children by various armed militia operating in the region.
• Twin Bombings Hit Northeastern Indian State of Assam VOA 22 Nov 2009 -- Two deadly bomb blasts in India's northeastern state of Assam killed at least seven people and wounded more than 50 others Sunday. Rebels blamed for the attacks are denying responsibility.

News Reports

• Indian PM Becomes President Obama's First State Guest VOA 22 Nov 2009 -- India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh becomes US President Barack Obama's first state guest during a three-day visit to Washington beginning November 23. New Delhi will be looking to see if Mr. Obama wants to sustain the deepened relationship forged under former president George Bush. In Washington, observers say Mr. Singh is pushing for broader ties with Western economies.
• Turkey offers assistance in Iran nuclear issue RIA Novosti 22 Nov 2009 -- Turkey is ready to offer assistance to six world powers negotiating with Iran over its controversial nuclear program to find a diplomatic solution to the Iran nuclear issue, the Turkish foreign minister said on Sunday
• Iran Jails Top Reformer for 6 Years VOA 22 Nov 2009 -- Iran has sentenced a former vice president who protested Iran's disputed presidential election to six years in jail.
• Iraqi Lawmakers Fail to Resolve Election Law Deadlock VOA 22 Nov 2009 -- Iraq's parliament has again failed to resolve a deadlock on a key law that is required before general elections can be held in January.
• Turkey to lose $2bln from cancelled NPP project tender RIA Novosti 22 Nov 2009 -- Turkey will lose about $2 billion from its decision to cancel a tender for the construction of its first nuclear power plant, the newspaper Hurriyet reported on Sunday
• As Shuttle Nears Retirement, U.S. Weighs Options For Future Space Exploration RFE/RL 22 Nov 2009 -- With just five space shuttle flights remaining, the program that has come to symbolize U.S. space superiority for the last 30 years is coming to an end, with no replacement on the near horizon
• Romania Presidential Poll Overshadowed By Political Turmoil VOA 22 Nov 2009 -- Romanians vote Sunday in a presidential election with president Traian Basescu and his main left-wing challenger tied in opinion polls. The international community hopes the vote will resolve a government crisis that has paralyzed Romania, which is facing a major economic crisis.