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• Top secret German commando training elite Afghan police: IRNA RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2011 -- Germany's top secret KSK commando is training a new elite unit of the Afghan police force.
• US Marine, Afghan Policeman in Shooting VOA 15 Jan 2011 -- A dispute between a United States Marine and an Afghan policeman turned deadly Saturday, while a bicycle bomb wounded 10 people, including four policemen.
• Annex adds 50 beds to Herat hospital for Afghan Army's 207th Corps Army News 15 Jan 2011 -- Herat Regional Military Hospital doubled in size and capability when Maj. Gen. Mohiuddin Ghori, Afghan National Army 207th Corps chief of staff, officially opened a newly built 26,400-square foot annex.
• Iran summons Afghan ambassador RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2011 -- Afghan Ambassador to Tehran was summoned to Iran's foreign ministry to protest organizing demonstration outside Iranian embassy in Kabul.
• Western Afghans Protest Over Iran's Fuel Blockade RFE/RL 15 Jan 2011 -- More than 500 angry demonstrators have gathered in the western Afghan city of Herat to protest Iran's decision to bar fuel tankers from entering their country.
• Karachi Killings, Torched Tankers Roil Pakistan VOA 15 Jan 2011 -- Pakistan's main commercial hub is being plagued by a fresh spate of deadly violence.
• Gunmen Kill 17 In Karachi; Tankers Torched In Southwest RFE/RL 15 Jan 2011 -- Pakistan police say unidentified gunmen have shot dead at least 17 people in a new wave of violence in Karachi.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Sterett Enjoys Smooth Sailing During Maiden Deployment NNS 15 Jan 2011 -- USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group commander, visited guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett, Jan. 13, to praise the crew on its performance midway through her maiden deployment.
• Carrier Air Wing One Conducts Carrier Qualifications Aboard Enterprise NNS 15 Jan 2011 -- Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing 1 continued to arrive and conduct carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise Jan. 15 as she heads east for her 21st deployment.
• Indian Govt taking steps to protect vessels from pirates IRNA 15 Jan 2011 -- The Indian government said it is taking all possible steps to ensure secure maritime movements of vessels including help of the Navy for escort.

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• Japan, S. Korea Urge Actions from North Korea VOA 15 Jan 2011 -- Top diplomats of Japan and South Korea: North Korea should take concrete steps to scrap its nuclear arsenal before 6-party talks can resume.
• Russia's Medvedev to visit Jordan, Palestinian Territory next week - Kremlin RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will make an official visit to Jordan and the Palestinian Territory on January 18-19.
• UN chief welcomes end of polling in Southern Sudan's referendum on self-determination UN News Centre 15 Jan 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban welcomed the end of the polling period for the referendum on the self-determination of Southern Sudan.
• Last Day of Voting in Sudan VOA 15 Jan 2011 -- Polls are now closed in Sudan and as the referendum on independence in Southern Sudan ends, a consensus is growing that the vote was a success.
• Southern Sudan Votes on Final Day of Historic Referendum VOA 15 Jan 2011 -- Southern Sudan voters are casting ballots Saturday, the last day in the region's week-long landmark independence referendum.
• Sudan ends referendum on splitting country into two states RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2011 -- A referendum on South Sudan independence from the north of the country ended on Saturday.
• Nepal: UN envoy welcomes agreement on arms and armies monitoring as UN mission departs UN News Centre 15 Jan 2011 -- The outgoing UN envoy to Nepal, Karin Landgren, welcomed an agreement reached overnight between the Government and the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist.

News Reports

• Iran expects G5+1 to act on agreements for fruitful Istanbul meet IRNA 15 Jan 2011 -- FM spokesman Mehmanparast: If the Group 5+1 acts within the framework of agreements, negotiations will bear results.
• Salehi: P5+1 should seize Istanbul opportunity IRNA 15 Jan 2011 -- Vice-president and head of AEOI, Salehi: Group 5+1 should take opportunity from the upcoming negotiations with Iran.
• Tour to Iran sites proves transparency of nuclear program IRNA 15 Jan 2011 -- FM spokesman Mehmanparast: Presence of representatives to tour the country’s nuclear facilities is an indication to Tehran’s goodwill and transparency.
• Major Powers Decline Iran's Invitation to View Nuclear Sites VOA 15 Jan 2011 -- Major Western powers have refused to attend a guided tour Saturday by Iran of several of its nuclear facilities.
• Iran Opens Nuclear Sites To Foreign Diplomats RFE/RL 15 Jan 2011 -- Iran has opened the doors of two atomic facilities to foreign diplomats, but representatives of the leading world powers locked in a dispute over Tehran's nuclear intentions declined to attend or were not invited.
• Five envoys to IAEA touring Arak site on behalf of 130 countries IRNA 15 Jan 2011 -- Ambassadors of five countries to the UN nuclear watchdog arrived in this provincial capital city Saturday to explore Iran’s nuclear facilities on behalf of 130 world states.
• Envoys of 120 countries heading for Arak to explore nuclear site IRNA 15 Jan 2011 -- Representatives of 120 world countries are heading for the city of Arak in central Iran to explore nuclear facilities there.
• Salehi: Arak nuclear research reactor to go on stream in three years IRNA 15 Jan 2011 -- Vice-President and head of AEOI Salehi: 40-megawatts Arak research reactor will be commissioned within the next 2-3 years.
• Iran will never overlook NPT right to enrich uranium: Jalili IRNA 15 Jan 2011 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Jalili: Islamic Republic of Iran would never waiver its right to enrich uranium.
• U.S. Envoy Making Rounds To Bolster Iran Sanctions RFE/RL 15 Jan 2011 -- US Treasury Department Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing David Cohen is in Europe to meet with allies on Iran.
• Obama Loosens Travel Restrictions on Cuba VOA 15 Jan 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has loosened travel restrictions on Cuba to allow religious groups and students to travel to the communist country.
• New Leader in Tunisia Calls for a Unity Government VOA 15 Jan 2011 -- Tunisia's new interim president called for the formation of a coalition government as riots and unrest continued to grip the North African country.
• AU Recognizes Tunisia's Speaker as Interim Leader VOA 15 Jan 2011 -- Africa's highest security body has recognized the speaker of Tunisia's national assembly as interim leader until fresh elections are held.
• Tunisian Capital Tense as Interim Leader Sworn in VOA 15 Jan 2011 -- There were reports of gunfire in Tunis Saturday as police and army tanks patrolled city streets still littered with debris from overnight riots and looting.
• Tunisia Constitutional Council Appoints Interim Head of State VOA 15 Jan 2011 -- Tunisia's highest constitutional body has appointed the head of the lower house of parliament as temporary head of the North African country.
• Fleeing Tunisia President accepted as refugee in KSA RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2011 -- Saudi Arabia announced officially early Saturday morning it has accepted political refugee status request by fleeing Tunisia president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali and his family.
• France refuses to give asylum to Tunisian president - media RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2011 -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy has refused to give asylum to Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who fled his country amid protests that turned violent on Friday.
• State General Bureau for Economic Development to Be Established KCNA 15 Jan 2011 -- The DPRK Cabinet adopted its decision on "10-Year State Strategy Plan for Economic Development."
• Kim Jong Il Inspects Taegwan Glass Factory KCNA 15 Jan 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the Taegwan Glass factory which has been successfully put on a CNC basis.
• Russian opposition leader Nemtsov released from jail RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2011 -- Russian political opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was arrested on New Year's Eve, was released on Saturday.