16 May 2010 Military News

NY Times: US Uses Private Spies in Afghanistan VOA 16 May 2010 -- A major U.S. newspaper says the U.S. military has a secret network of private spies still operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan, despite concerns about its legality.

US missiles kill at least five in Pakistan IRNA 16 May 2010 -- A suspected US missile strike killed at least five people in the Khyber tribal region of northwest Pakistan on Saturday, in what would be one of the first such attacks in the area, intelligence and government officials said.
Pakistani tribesmen oppose military operation IRNA 16 May 2010 -- Tribal elders in Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal region Saturday opposed military operation in their area and said any offensive will disturb peace.
Gunmen kidnap 25 people in Pakistan tribal region IRNA 16 May 2010 -- Gunmen attacked two passenger buses and kidnapped around 25 people in a Pakistani tribal region on Saturday, officials in the region said.

Marines, Romanian forces partner for crucial casualty evacuation test USMC News 16 May 2010 -- Marines and Sailors deployed with Black Sea Rotational Force, in close partnership with Romanian air and naval forces, took a crucial step in their deployment with a successful casualty evacuation rehearsal exercise, May 14.

Russian warships to base in Djibouti port to fight piracy RIA Novosti 16 May 2010 -- The republic of Djibouti, located in the Horn of Africa, will provide its port for Russian Navy to fight piracy, Djibouti Navy official representative said at a reception at the Russian embassy.

Israel criticizes Russia's plans to supply arms to Syria RIA Novosti 16 May 2010 -- Israel has strongly criticized Russia's plans to supply arms to Syria, saying the move will not help efforts to bring peace to the Middle East, Kol Israel public radio station reported.

N. Korean warships violate S. Korean sea border — agency RIA Novosti 16 May 2010 -- Two North Korean patrol boats crossed into South Korean territorial waters late on Saturday but retreated after receiving warnings from the South Korean Navy, the Yonhap news agency said on Sunday.
Mortar Attacks Kill At Least 16 in Somalia VOA 16 May 2010 -- Rebels fired mortars near the Somali parliament meeting in Mogadishu on Sunday, killing at least 16 people.
Sudan Arrests Islamist Opposition Leader Turabi VOA 16 May 2010 -- Opposition officials in Sudan say a top Islamist opposition leader has been arrested, a month after the country's first multiparty elections in 24 years.

Brazil And Turkey Seek To Save Iran Nuke Deal RFE/RL 16 May 2010 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu held talks in Tehran with Iran's leaders as part of a last-ditch effort to reach an agreement with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program and avoid fresh United Nations sanctions.
Turkey's Erdogan To Join Iran Nuke Talks RFE/RL 16 May 2010 -- Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he has postponed a visit to Azerbaijan in order to be able to attend talks on Iran's disputed nuclear program in Tehran.
Freed French Teacher Arrives In Paris RFE/RL 16 May 2010 -- After a nearly year-long ordeal in which she was accused of espionage, French teacher Clotilde Reiss arrived in Paris on May 16 after being released by Iranian authorities.
Brazilian President Meets Iranian Leaders Over Nuclear Deal VOA 16 May 2010 -- Brazilian President Inacio Lula da Silva met with both Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the outside world focused on whether a deal over a long-stalled nuclear fuel-swap would be reached.
French Academic Freed by Iran Arrives in Paris VOA 16 May 2010 -- A French academic arrived home from Iran on Sunday, after being detained for 10 months on spying charges. The French government denies any bargaining to secure her release.

Baghdad Vote Result Unchanged After Recount VOA 16 May 2010 -- An Iraqi election official says a recount of votes in Baghdad from Iraq's March 7 election has not changed the parliamentary seat allocation.

Thai Military To Impose Curfew RFE/RL 16 May 2010 -- Thailand's army says it will impose a curfew on parts of Bangkok as the death toll from several days of violent clashes in the capital rose to at least 25. More than 200 people have been wounded in the unrest.
Thai Govt Rejects Negotiations with Protesters, UN Mediation Role VOA 16 May 2010 -- The Thai government has rejected an offer for negotiations with protest leaders and says it will continue military pressure to close the protesters' camp in Bangkok. At least 31 people have been killed and more than 230 injured in three days of fighting between soldiers and protesters. The government has delayed a plan to impose a curfew on the camp area.

UN member states debate ways to fight piracy off Somalia IRNA 16 May 2010 -- President of the United Nations General Assembly Ali Treki called Friday for broader international efforts and resources to combat the ever-expanding scourge of piracy, particularly off the coast of war-torn Somalia.
UN Member States Debate Ways to Fight Piracy off Somalia IRNA 16 May 2010 -- The United Nations General Assembly Friday held a day-long informal meeting on piracy, with Assembly President Ali Treki calling for broader international efforts and resources to combat the ever-expanding scourge, particularly off the coast of war-torn Somalia.
Presidential Office reiterates transparency in dialogue with China CNA 16 May 2010 -- Any cross-Taiwan Strait decisions that are legally binding or involve the exercise of public authority should be concluded through talks between quasi-official intermediary bodies and under legislative supervision, an official said Sunday.

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