18 September 2010 Military News

Afghans Vote For Parliament Amid Taliban Violence RFE/RL 18 Sep 2010 -- The Taliban vowed to disrupt Afghanistan's parliamentary polls, but despite making good on their threats the elections went ahead largely as planned.
One third of Afghans vote in parliamentary polls - election commission RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2010 -- About one third of Afghanistan's eligible voters came to polling stations on Saturday to elect a new parliament, the head of the Afghan Independent Election Commission said.
Kabul residents go to polling stations despite Taliban threats RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2010 -- Kabul residents are eager to vote in the Afghan parliamentary elections and say Taliban threat would not stop them from casting ballots, RIA Novosti correspondent reported from the Afghan capital.
Ban lauds courage of Afghan people for taking part in parliamentary polls UN News Centre 18 Sep 2010 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon commended the courage and determination of the men and women of Afghanistan for voting in today's parliamentary elections.
Afghan Polls Close, Scattered Violence Kills 14 VOA 18 Sep 2010 -- Afghans cast their ballots for a new parliament Saturday, despite rocket and bomb attacks during elections seen as a key test of the government's fight against the Taliban and corruption. As the polls officially closed, the Interior Ministry said violence during the vote killed at least 11 civilians and three policeman and wounded dozens of others.

'Big Red One' debuts new communication system Army News 18 Sep 2010 -- With the push of a button, the 1st Infantry Division's Operations Center launched the newest version of the Command Post of the Future, called Battle Command 10, or CPOF BC10.
Nuclear Issues To Be Featured In Obama UN Speech VOA 18 Sep 2010 -- The spread of nuclear weapons is expected to be one of the main issues U.S. President Barack Obama addresses when he speaks to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday (September 23).

Artillery shells explode on board Ukrainian warship, 4 injured RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2010 -- Four servicemen were injured when two artillery shells exploded on board a Ukrainian medium amphibious assault ship during military drills off the Crimean Peninsula, the UNIAN news agency reported on Saturday.
Expired ammunition cause of Ukraine warship incident - Navy source RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2010 -- The artillery shells that exploded on board a Ukrainian warship during military drills off the Crimean Peninsula, were expired, a source in the Ukrainian Naval Forces said on Saturday.

Palestinians not to recognize Israel as Jewish state - Palestinian negotiator RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2010 -- A Palestinian negotiator said on Saturday that the Palestinian authorities were not going to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, a move which would cripple the peace process between the two nations.
UPDATE: Polish court frees Chechen separatist leader RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2010 -- Chechen separatist leader Akhmed Zakayev walked out of a Polish court on Friday evening several hours after he was arrested at Russia's request.

IAEA approves area for first Egyptian nuclear plant RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2010 -- El Dabaa, an Egyptian region lying 183.9 miles away from Cairo, corresponds to all international requirements and is appropriate for establishing the first Egyptian nuclear power plant in it, IAEA experts said on Saturday.

Nigerian President Launches Election Bid VOA 18 Sep 2010 -- Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has kicked off his election campaign with a rally in the capital, Abuja.

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