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• Suicide Bomber Wounds At Least Six Iraqis, Misses Governor RFE/RL 17 Jan 2011 -- A suicide bomber blew up his explosives-laden car in a convoy carrying the governor of Iraq's western Anbar Province.
• 'Lightning' battalion Soldiers train Iraqi Army personal security detachment Army News 17 Jan 2011 -- Many different training scenarios conducted by 3/A/1-7th Field Artillery during a tactics, techniques and procedures class taught to their Iraqi Army counterparts.
• Deployed aviation troops man state of art operations center Army News 17 Jan 2011 -- The walls of the Enhanced Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division's tactical operations center are covered mostly in maps.
• Black Hawk crews keep VIPs safe, mobile around Iraq Army News 17 Jan 2011 -- An Army Black Hawk helicopter company flying out of Camp Taji, Iraq, is charged with moving military and civilian VIPs between U.S. bases.
• Music Store Owners Bear Brunt of Insecurity in Afghan City of Jalalabad VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- Recent attacks on music stores and growing insecurity in Jalalabad are leaving residents in a state of fear and confusion.
• Afghan Police bring national pride, self-reliance to eastern Kandahar Army News 17 Jan 2011 -- In a far eastern corner of southern Afghanistan, some police patrol the villages spreading a distinctly Afghan message to their fellow countrymen.
• Afghan National Police recruits graduate from NATO taught course Army News 17 Jan 2011 -- A graduation ceremony was held for Afghanistan National Police who participated in the basic training course taught at the ANP training center in Spin Boldak.
• Afghan president to visit Russia Jan.20-21 RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai will make an official visit to Moscow on January 20-21 on the invitation of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
• Afghan Red Crescent wants more funding but not at any price IRIN 17 Jan 2011 -- The Afghan Red Crescent Society is always keen to get more funding but is unwilling to take money from some major donors for fear its impartiality could be compromised.
• At Least 18 Killed in Pakistan Bus Blast VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- Officials said a bomb blast has ripped apart a minibus in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 18 people, including two people traveling in a separate vehicle.
• Explosion On Bus In NW Pakistan Kills At Least 15 RFE/RL 17 Jan 2011 -- At least 15 people have been killed and nearly a dozen wounded in an explosion on a minibus in northwestern Pakistan.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Medvedev urges swift ratification of new START treaty RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Medvedev called on the country's parliament to swiftly ratify the new nuclear arms reduction treaty with the US.
• US Accused of Wire-pulling S. Korea-Japan Military Talks KCNA 17 Jan 2011 -- The U.S. was behind south Korea-Japan defence ministerial talks that took place in Seoul to conclude a bilateral military agreement.
• Enterprise Completes First Underway Replenishment on 21st Deployment NNS 17 Jan 2011 -- USS Enterprise safely completed an underway replenishment Jan. 16 on the fourth day of its 21st deployment.
• USS Gunston Hall Departs for Amphibious - Southern Partnership Station 2011 NNS 17 Jan 2011 -- USS Gunston Hall departed Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va., Jan. 12 for a two-month deployment to support Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2011.
• Fallbrook Provides Unique Fire Training NNS 17 Jan 2011 -- More than 160 federal and state firefighters conducted training in Fallbrook, Calif., in the old base housing units at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach Detachment Fallbrook Jan. 3-7.
• Missile drill to show Taiwan's resolve to defend itself CNA 17 Jan 2011 -- A live-fire air defense exercise to be staged at in southern Taiwan will demonstrate Taiwan's resolve to defend itself.
• Taiwan's military to conduct live-fire defense tests CNA 17 Jan 2011 -- Taiwan's armed forces will hold live-fire air defense tests at the Jiupeng air base in the southern county of Pingtung.
• OECD Security Report: Cyber Attacks Will Be Weapon in Future Wars VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- New OECD Cyber Security study: Cyber weaponry will be used routinely in future wars.

Defense Industry

• Air National Guard to Conduct Evaluation of Guardian(TM) Anti-Missile System on KC-135 Northrop Grumman 17 Jan 2011 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and the Air National Guard have initiated modifications to a KC-135 air refueling aircraft in preparation for the Operational Utility Evaluation of the company's Guardian™ anti-missile system.
• Northrop Grumman Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded Salt Lake City Manufacturing Facility Northrop Grumman 17 Jan 2011 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Navigation Systems Division today celebrated the grand opening of a new 50,000 square foot facility expansion, which will increase factory output and better serve its commercial, defense and national security customers.
• Sikorsky Unveils State-of-the-Art Virtual Reality Center for CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter Sikorsky 17 Jan 2011 -- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today unveiled a state-of-the-art virtual reality center for the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter program, an innovative tool to help identify gaps in a three-dimensional digital environment prior to experimental assembly. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
• CASSIDIAN and Ericsson complete extension of TETRA network to secure Bulgarian borders EADS 17 Jan 2011 -- A consortium of Cassidian and Ericsson successfully completed the Schengen project for development of the TETRA radio network in Bulgaria. Following this latest extension, the secure radio communication network now includes a further 50 fixed and three mobile TETRA base stations.
• U.S. Coast Guard Awards Northrop Grumman $89 Million Long-Lead Material Contract for Fifth National Security Cutter Northrop Grumman 17 Jan 2011 -- The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a firm fixed-price contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) for long-lead material procurement on a fifth National Security Cutter. The contract is for $89 million, with options that would increase potential value to $94 million. The Legend-Class cutters are the flagships of the Coast Guard fleet, designed to replace the 378‐ft Hamilton class High Endurance Cutters, which entered service during the 1960s.
• Northrop Grumman's Joint STARS is Key Enabler in Success of U.S. Navy/Air Force Joint Surface Warfare Network-Enabled Weapon Joint Capability Technology Demonstration Northrop Grumman 17 Jan 2011 -- Northrop Grumman's (NYSE:NOC) E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) test bed aircraft recently completed the second of two deployments to Naval Air Station Pt. Mugu, Calif., in support of the U.S. Navy Joint Surface Warfare (JSuW) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) to test its Network-Enabled Weapon (NEW) architecture.

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 17 January 2011 United Nations 17 Jan 2011
• Press Conference by President of General Assembly on Priorities for 2011, 17 January 2011 United Nations 17 Jan 2011
• China denies plans to send troops to North Korea RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- Chinese officials dismissed media reports that Beijing planned to deploy a small contingent of Chinese troops in North Korea.
• South Korean Official Foresees North's Collapse VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- Senior S. Korean official: N. Korea could bring about its own collapse if it keeps pouring scarce resources into its nuclear program and military.
• UN committee on Palestinian rights calls for action to end Israeli settlements UN News Centre 17 Jan 2011 -- A UN committee on Palestinian rights called on the international community to take steps to compel Israel to end its “illegal” settlement activity.
• OPT: Displacement risk for Palestinians in East Jerusalem IRIN 17 Jan 2011 -- UN agencies and EU officials in the occupied Palestinian territory are calling for the implementation of international humanitarian law to protect the Palestinian population in East Jerusalem.
• Medvedev to discuss Middle East settlement with Palestinians RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- The Middle East peace process will be a key topic on the agenda of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to the Palestinian territories.
• Statement by the President on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon Announcement The White House 17 Jan 2011
• Prosecutor for Special Tribunal for Lebanon Files Indictment for Confirmation by Pre-Trial Judge US Dept. of State 17 Jan 2011
• Lebanon: UN-backed court receives first indictment in Hariri assassination UN News Centre 17 Jan 2011 -- The UN-backed tribunal set up to try suspects in the 2005 murders of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and 22 others received its first indictment.
• UN Lebanon Indictment Lodged; Results Sealed VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- The prosecutor of the UN tribunal investigating the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri has submitted a confidential indictment to the pre-trial judge.
• Partnership enables UN to support police training in Somalia UN News Centre 17 Jan 2011 -- The UN envoy for Somalia inaugurated a programme through which some 500 Somali police recruits will be trained in neighbouring Djibouti.
• Successful Completion of Polling in the Southern Sudan Referendum US Dept. of State 17 Jan 2011
• South Sudan Officials Prepare for Referendum Result VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- As vote tabulation proceeds in southern Sudan’s independence referendum, its leaders are preparing for the day when the final results are in.
• Sudan Independence Referendum Called Peaceful, Credible VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- Carter Center and other international observers have given their stamp of approval to the just completed independence referendum in Southern Sudan.
• Participants at UN-backed meeting call for Darfur rebels to join peace process UN News Centre 17 Jan 2011 -- Participants at a UN-backed meeting on Darfur have called on all rebel groups to re-engage with the peace process.
• Côte d'Ivoire: Ban steps up efforts to ensure rightful new president takes office UN News Centre 17 Jan 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon held further contacts with African regional and continental leaders over the weekend.
• African Union Mediator Returns to Ivory Coast VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- The African Union mediator to Ivory Coast's political crisis is heading back to the nation's commercial capital, Abidjan.
• Yerevan accuses Baku of foiling OSCE peace efforts on Karabakh RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- Azerbaijan is working to thwart efforts by the OSCE Minsk Group to resolve the Nagorny Karabakh issue.
• Top UN refugee official urges better access to conflict-affected Yemenis UN News Centre 17 Jan 2011 -- The head of the UN refugee agency has urged the Government of Yemen and an armed movement to continuing making efforts to achieve peace.
• Western Zambian Province Said Calm after Secessionist Clashes VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- Minister for Zambia’s Western Province: Situation in the region is calm following deadly clashes between police and activists.

News Reports

• Hu Visit Comes During 'Critical Juncture' for US-China Relations VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- Chinese President Hu Jintao arrives Tuesday in Washington D.C. for a state visit that some political analysts say will be the most important in 30 years.
• President Ma concerned about Chinese leader's visit to U.S. CNA 17 Jan 2011 -- President Ma: His administration is very concerned about Chinese President Hu Jintao's imminent visit to the US.
• US Senators Push to Penalize China in Currency Dispute VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- A group of US senators has announced a new legislative effort to punish China for its currency policies on the eve of a state visit to Washington by Chinese President Hu Jintao.
• Russia, Iran agree to further nuclear discussion RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- The Russian and Iranian leaders agreed to continue discussions on the Islamic republic's controversial nuclear program.
• Soltaniyeh: Iran to start talks only if there are no preconditions IRNA 17 Jan 2011 -- Iran’s Representative in the IAEA Soltaniyeh: Iran will start negotiations only when there are no preconditions.
• Salehi: Iran to sue Zionist regime for assassinating scientist IRNA 17 Jan 2011 -- FM Caretaker Salehi: Iran will soon lodge a complaint with the international bodies for assassinating Dr. Masoud Alimohammadi.
• Presence of world states envoys in Iran, sign of Tehran's goodwill IRNA 17 Jan 2011 -- Presence of envoys in Iran to inspect the country’s nuclear facilities is a sign of Tehran’s goodwill and transparency.
• Iran will not retreat one iota from its nuclear rights IRNA 17 Jan 2011 -- Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Jalili: Islamic Republic of Iran will not retreat even one iota from its nuclear rights.
• Lawmaker Says Iranian Woman's Death Sentence Suspended RFE/RL 17 Jan 2011 -- An Iranian lawmaker says the death sentence of an Iranian woman at the center of an international outcry over stoning has been suspended.
• KCNA and Senior Japanese Official's Remarks KCNA 17 Jan 2011 -- Nakano in charge of issues of "abduction" of Japan on Jan. 14 termed the DPRK "dictatorial state" and the like.
• S. Korea: Jail Term Sentenced to Citizen Praising DPRK KCNA 17 Jan 2011 -- The Seoul Central District Court on Jan. 14 sentenced to jail an inhabitant on charges of violating the ill-famed "National Security Law".
• Signal Successes Reported from Pilot Sectors of National Economy KCNA 17 Jan 2011 -- Coal, electric power and metal industries and railways, the pilot sectors of the national economy in the DPRK, are reporting signal successes.
• Rodong Sinmun Calls for Nationwide Efforts in Agriculture KCNA 17 Jan 2011 -- All the people should bring about a radical turn in grain production this year and thus conclude the march for great surge with shining victory.
• Tunisia Announces New Unity Government VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- Tunisia's prime minister has announced a transitional government that includes members of the opposition.
• Concerned at ongoing violence, Ban urges return to rule of law in Tunisia UN News Centre 17 Jan 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban voiced his concern about the continued violence and the resulting loss of lives in Tunisia.
• Tunisia Announces New Unity Government VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- Tunisia's prime minister announced a new coalition government Monday, as security forces used water cannon and tear gas to repel protesters in the country's capital, Tunis.
• Tunisia Protests Call for Ruling Party to Leave Government VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- More protests rocked the North African country of Tunisia as the prime minister prepared to name an interim government.
• Three opposition leaders to join Tunisian unity govt. RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- At least three Tunisian opposition leaders will join the national unity government being formed in the country.
• Internet Powers Tunisian Protests VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- The grassroots demonstrations that ousted Tunisian strongman Zine el Abidine Ben Ali were fueled by a young, Internet-savvy generation of bloggers.
• Tunisia's Popular Uprising Sends Ripples Across Eurasia RFE/RL 17 Jan 2011 -- The popular uprising that swept Tunisia's longtime leader from power last week is sending ripples across other regions known for their autocratic rulers.
• Kazakh Council To Rule On Extension Of Nazarbaev's Rule RFE/RL 17 Jan 2011 -- Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbaev today asked the country's Constitutional Council to examine a proposed referendum that would prolong his rule to 2020.
• ASEAN Meeting Urges Lifting of Burma Economic Sanctions VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- FM from the Association of South East Asian Nations say economic sanctions against Burma should be lifted now that the military has held national elections and released opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
• Nigerian Presidential Candidates Campaigning as Voter Registration Begins VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- Voter registration is underway in Africa's most populous nation as Nigerians prepare for April elections.
• Zimbabwe's Justice System Again Under Scrutiny VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- Zimbabwe Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku last week warned the executive to desist from trying to interfere with the judiciary.
• Israeli Defense Minister Barak Quits Political Party VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has split from the center-left Labor Party in a move that some analysts say will strengthen the right-wing elements of PM Netanyahu's governing coalition.
• Dhaka to make strong protest against India's border killings IRNA 17 Jan 2011 -- Dhaka will make a ‘strong protest’ to India against killing of innocent Bangladeshi citizens by the Indian Border Security Force.
• Rights Groups Call for Duvalier's Prosecution VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, widely known as "Baby Doc," is back in Port-au-Prince nearly 25 years after he was ousted.
• Duvalier Makes Surprise Return to Haiti VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- In a move that surprised many, former Haitian dictator Jean Claude Duvalier, 59, returned to Port-au-Prince, Sunday.
• Swiss Banker Spills Secrets to WikiLeaks VOA 17 Jan 2011 -- A former Swiss banker handed over to WikiLeaks thousands of documents containing the secret banking details.
• Moscow court to consider ex-intelligence officer Kvachkov's appeal RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- The Moscow City Court will consider an appeal against the arrest of ex-intelligence officer Vladimir Kvachkov.
• Freed Opposition Politician: Russia is Becoming Belarus-style Dictatorship RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- A freed opposition politician is accusing Russian authorities of using dictatorial tactics against opposition figures.
• Russian opposition figures not deterred by jail terms RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- The Russian opposition leaders Boris Nemtsov and Eduard Limonov: Would continue spearheading protests in Moscow, two days after they were released from prison.
• Russian court closes probe into last Tsar's murder RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2011 -- A criminal case into the deaths of Tsar Nicholas II and his family has been closed, the lawyer representing the Romanov family said.