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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 20 Jan 2011 [PDF]
• Iraq: UN envoy condemns deadly attack on pilgrims in Karbala UN News Centre 20 Jan 2011 -- The UN envoy to Iraq strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack against Shi'ite pilgrims near the holy city of Karbala.
• Iraqi Security Forces Respond to Bomb Attacks AFPS 20 Jan 2011 -- Iraqi security forces are handling the country’s response to a spate of terrorist bombing attacks.
• Dozens Killed in Karbala Bombings VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- At least 50 people have been killed in two suicide car bombings outside the Shi'ite holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq.
• Officials: 50 Dead In Twin Bombings In Iraq RFE/RL 20 Jan 2011 -- Iraqi officials say two car bombs have killed at least 50 people on the outskirts of the Shi'ite shrine city of Karbala.
• 1st Infantry Division uncases colors at Fort Riley Army News 20 Jan 2011 -- The colors of the 1st Infantry Division were uncased Jan. 20 at a ceremony on Fort Riley, signifying the return of the unit's headquarters to Fort Riley.
• Cameron Pressures Blair to Release Secret Letters to Bush VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- British PM Cameron is appealing to Tony Blair, to release secret documents from the run-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
• M113, M88 work begins for ANAD Foreign Military Sales to Iraq Army News 20 Jan 2011 -- Vehicle production began here Jan. 12 on a Foreign Military Sales case facilitated recently by the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command.
• Roadside Bomb Kills Civilians in Afghanistan AFPS 20 Jan 2011 -- Three Afghan civilians were killed by an insurgent attack in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province as Afghan and international forces increased efforts to squelch enemy fighters.
• Afghan, coalition forces clear Taliban from Faryab province Army News 20 Jan 2011 -- Afghan and coalition forces completed another multi-day deliberate clearing operation aimed at disrupting the Taliban's freedom of movement in northern Afghanistan.
• Taliban Denies Leader's Reported Heart Attack VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- The Taliban has denied reports that its leader, Mullah Omar, recently had a heart attack and was treated at a Pakistani hospital.
• AFGHANISTAN: Fears over child recruitment, abuse by militias IRIN 20 Jan 2011 -- Pro-government militias in parts of Afghanistan are believed to be recruiting underage boys and sometimes sexually abusing them.
• Stavridis Expresses Optimism on Afghanistan AFPS 20 Jan 2011 -- While expressing confidence for Afghanistan’s future, U.S. Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis also emphasized that the road ahead still poses challenges.
• Afghanistan commander talks about success of American efforts Army News 20 Jan 2011 -- Col. Gregory C. Baine, commander of Regional Support Command-South described his unit's mission and the success of American efforts in that country.
• Joint Base Lewis-McChord surgical team ready to deploy Army News 20 Jan 2011 -- Members of the 102nd Forward Surgical Team, 56th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, cased their guidon Jan. 12, signifying an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.
• Afghan Lawmakers Vow to Meet Despite Karzai Delay VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- Leading members of Afghanistan's new parliament have said they will open their session, despite President Hamid Karzai's decision to postpone the inaugural meeting.
• Karzai's Opponents Cry Foul Over Delay For Starting New Parliament RFE/RL 20 Jan 2011 -- Opposition lawmakers in Afghanistan are crying foul about President Hamid Karzai's order to delay the inauguration of a new parliament by another month.
• Russian, Afghan presidents to discuss drug trafficking RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Russian President Medvedev and his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai will discuss bilateral cooperation, including joint efforts to counter drug trafficking in the region.
• Afghan president embarks on official visit to Russia RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai is embarking on an official two-day visit to Russia on the invitation of President Dmitry Medvedev.
• Air Force chief of staff visits Thunder Lab AFNS 20 Jan 2011 -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz spent time with members of the Afghan air force and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan members during his visit here Jan. 18.
• Multiple Political and Security Shocks Rattle Pakistan Stability VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- Assassination of the governor of Pakistan’s most populous province delivered another shock to a country reeling on multiple fronts.
• Report Faults Pakistan in Daniel Pearl Murder Investigation VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- Report says only a small number of militants involved in kidnapping and beheading of reporter Daniel Pearl have been brought to justice.

Defense Policy / Programs

• More Nuke Treaties Remain on Agenda AFPS 20 Jan 2011 -- Senior State Dept. official: With one major arms reduction treaty nearly to the enforcement stage, more work lies ahead to advance the nation's nuclear security.
• Russian parliament committee recommends ratifying New Start RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Foreign relations committee of lower house of Russian parliament recommended that lawmakers approve New START.
• NATO Sees Russia as Missile Defense Partner AFPS 20 Jan 2011 -- NATO SG Fogh Rasmussen: Looking forward to moving ahead during the first half of 2011 on missile defense cooperation with Russia.
• Under SECNAV Releases Statement Following Visit to Guam NNS 20 Jan 2011 -- Delegation led by the under secretary of the Navy met to discuss outstanding issues related to the planned relocation of Marines from Okinawa to Guam in Guam Jan. 20.
• Ward Charts Africa Command's 2011 Course AFPS 20 Jan 2011 -- The year ahead presents broad opportunities for U.S. Africa Command to contribute to stability in support of vital U.S. national interests in Africa.
• Nation reconstruction becomes focus of new center at West Point Army News 20 Jan 2011 -- The official unveiling of the new Center for Nation Reconstruction and Capacity Development on Jan. 11 came with a message to the department heads in attendance.
• Office of Naval Research Achieves Milestone in Free Electron Laser Program NNS 20 Jan 2011 -- Scientists at Los Alamos National Lab in Los Alamos, N.M., have achieved a remarkable breakthrough with the Office of Naval Research's Free Electron Laser program.
• Edwards officials developing new parachute system AFNS 20 Jan 2011 -- Officials are creating a guardian angel system to help Air Force members who parachute to land safely and softly.
• Reserve C-130 special mission units learn from each other AFNS 20 Jan 2011 -- Air Force Reserve aerial spray, aerial firefighting and hurricane hunting units gathered at the command's C-130 Special Missions conference learned that they share common issues.
• Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Enters 6th Fleet NNS 20 Jan 2011 -- The ships and embarked squadrons from the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group entered U.S. 6th Fleet's Area of Responsibility Jan. 20.
• Enterprise Training Scenario Recalls Tragic 1969 Flight Deck Fire NNS 20 Jan 2011 -- Sailors aboard the deployed aircraft carrier USS Enterprise conducted a successful ship-wide flight deck fire and mass casualty drill Jan. 19.
• Higgins to Deploy to Fifth Fleet Area NNS 20 Jan 2011 -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins will depart San Diego Jan. 20 on a six-month independent deployment to the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility.
• New BCT unit gets first fill in March Army News 20 Jan 2011 -- The colors and battle streamers of 1st Battalion, 31st Field Artillery were again uncased at Fort Sill with the reactivation of the unit Jan. 11 at Rhinehart Fitness Center here.
• 10th Transportation Company inactivated Army News 20 Jan 2011 -- The 10th Transportation Company, 260th Quartermaster Battalion was inactivated at a ceremony held at the Tominac Fitness Center, Hunter Army Airfield on Jan 13.
• Helicopter Squadron to Commemorate Naval Aviation Centennial at Sea NNS 20 Jan 2011 -- The celebration of 100 years of naval aviation is set to kick off aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island in San Diego, Feb. 10.
• First DOD Language Summit to Set Future Strategy AFPS 20 Jan 2011 -- Defense Department will hold a summit this month to help in forging a systematic path forward, the director of the Defense Language Office said.
• Program Examines Transportation Command's Mission AFPS 20 Jan 2011 -- U.S. Transportation Command and its people got top billing this week during a History Channel premier that examined their task of packing and shipping every single item the U.S. military needs to keep operating.
• Army sees slight reduction in active-duty suicides Army News 20 Jan 2011 -- The Army vice chief of staff reported a slight reduction this past year in suicides committed by Soldiers on active duty, from 162 in 2009 to 156 in 2010.
• Army G-3 Briefed on National Capital Region Defense Capabilities Army News 21 Jan 2011 -- The Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, was briefed on the land-based homeland defense, defense support of civil authorities and incident management in the National Capitol Region.
• Construction Completed on Drive-in Submarine Magnetic Silencing Facility NNS 20 Jan 2011 -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii wrapped up construction for a new drive-in submarine magnetic silencing facility (MSF) Dec. 31, 2010, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam's Beckoning Point.
• Still Going Strong: San Antonio military construction to maintain rapid pace beyond 2011 Army News 20 Jan 2011 -- The start of the new year also marks the beginning of the final push toward conclusion of San Antonio's 2007-2011 BRAC construction program.
• New commercial development opens at APG Army News 20 Jan 2011 -- U.S. Army leaders, elected officials and defense contractors were on hand at the Jan. 20 opening of the Government and Technology Enterprise, a 416-acre complex known as The GATE near APG's gate on Maryland Boulevard.
• Russia, EADS continue fight for Indian aerial tanker RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Russia's Il-78 Midas and the EU's Airbus A330 MRTT are the only competitors in a re-tender to supply six aerial tankers to the Indian air force.
• Moldova to sell grounded MiG-29A warplanes RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- The Moldovan Defense Ministry has again put on sale six MiG-29A Fulcrum fighters in need of repair.
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/20/2011 The White House 20 Jan 2011
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, January 20, 2011 US Dept. of State 20 Jan 2011

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for January 20, 2011
• BAE Systems to Build Gun Systems for U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ships BAE Systems 20 Jan 2011 -- As the country's leading naval guns producer, BAE Systems will provide the primary gun systems on 10 U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) to be built by the Lockheed Martin-led team. BAE Systems will equip the 10 ships with 57 millimeter Mk 110 gun systems.
• Boeing C-17 Program Enters 2nd Phase of Production Rate and Work Force Reductions Boeing 20 Jan 2011 -- As part of a transition announced last year, Boeing [NYSE: BA] today confirmed it will deliver 13 C-17 Globemaster III airlifters in 2011 as the company moves to a new production rate of 10 C-17s per year. Boeing will reduce the production program's work force by approximately 1,100 jobs through the end of 2012. The company delivered 14 C-17s in 2010.
• Boeing Confirms P-8A Poseidon Airframe's Structural Integrity with Full Scale Static Tests Boeing 20 Jan 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that it completed full scale static testing of the P-8A Poseidon’s airframe on Jan. 7. The series of tests, which began in May 2009, confirmed the airframe's structural integrity.
• Lockheed Martin Receives $218 Million for Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) Demonstrations Lockheed Martin 20 Jan 2011 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] has received two contracts totaling $218 million for the Demonstration Phase of the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s (DARPA) Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) program.
• Raytheon Opens New Facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground Raytheon 20 Jan 2011 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has opened a new facility collocated with the U.S. military to enhance collaboration and industrial teaming on warfighter technologies and systems.
• Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Successfully Boosts Heavy-Lift Vehicle Carrying a Government Satellite Pratt & Whitney 20 Jan 2011 -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne today helped boost a government satellite for the U.S. government, demonstrating its heavy-lift capabilities and continued support of national security. The satellite was onboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket, powered by three Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne RS-68 booster engines and one upper-stage RL10B-2 engine. The Delta IV Heavy launched for the first time from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, becoming the largest rocket ever launched from the West Coast. Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.
• Rheinmetall and the Dutch Army conclude framework ammunition supply agreement Rheinmetall Defence 20 Jan 2011 -- The Rheinmetall Group of Düsseldorf, Germany, has concluded a framework agreement with the Royal Dutch Armed Forces to supply the Netherlands with a wide array of different ammunition types. The anticipated order volume over a 10-year period is €200 million.
• SAIC's Defense Solutions Group Successfully Renews CMMI(R) Level 5 Rating SAIC 20 Jan 2011 -- Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) today announced that its Defense Solutions Group (DSG) has achieved the Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute's (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration(R) for Development (CMMI-DEV) Maturity Level 5 rating. This is the highest possible attainable rating for benchmarking commercial and defense industry best practices and mature processes for systems and software management and engineering. These repeatable processes can help reduce risk, manage cost, improve technical delivery, and meet demanding schedules.
• U.S. Navy Renews Successful Helicopter Logistics Program with $1.4B Follow-on Contract Sikorsky 20 Jan 2011 -- The Maritime Helicopter Support Company, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. [NYSE: UTX], has received a $1.4 billion firm fixed price contract from the U.S. Navy to continue providing performance-based logistics support for more than 490 in-service H-60 SEAHAWK® helicopters.

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 20 January 2011 United Nations 20 Jan 2011
• South Korea accepts North's proposal on top military talks RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- South Korea has accepted the North's proposal to hold high-level military talks.
• South Korea Agrees to High-Level Military Talks with North VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- South Korean officials say they have tentatively accepted a North Korean proposal to hold high-level military talks.
• Japan to Bolster Alliances in Face of North Korea Threat VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- Japanese PM Kan: Country will "strengthen its relationship" with the US and South Korea in order to deal with the threats posed by North Korea.
• Clinton Opposes Palestinian UN Move on Settlements VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed opposition to a draft U.N. Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlement activity.
• UN envoy and Lebanese Prime Minister discuss prospects for new government UN News Centre 20 Jan 2011 -- Restoring political stability and achieving a new Lebanese government is possible if all parties are willing to cooperate towards that end.
• Hariri Seeks Lebanese Prime Minister's Office Again VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- Lebanon's caretaker prime minister, Saad Hariri, has confirmed he will stand for prime minister again, despite calls from the opposition for a different head of government.
• Turkish, Qatari Ministers Suspend Mediation Efforts in Lebanon VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- The foreign ministers of Turkey and Qatar say they are suspending efforts to mediate Lebanon's political crisis after two days of talks with that country's rival politicians.
• Sudan Referendum Outcome Could Be Released by Feb. 7 VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- A senior official of the south Sudan referendum commission: Barring any court challenges to the preliminary results of the 9th January vote, the commission will announce the final outcome of the landmark referendum on 7th February.
• Sudan Faces Challenges as Referendum Result Divides Africa's Largest Country VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- Preliminary results show that Southern Sudan has overwhelmingly voted to secede from the north.
• East Africa Eager to Welcome Independent South Sudan VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- With the final referendum votes being counted and south Sudan preparing to cut ties with the north, excitement is building in East Africa.
• Vote for Southern Sudan Independence Is Near Unanimous VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- New results from southern Sudan's landmark referendum show more than 90 percent of voters choosing separation from the north.
• UN: Ivory Coast Death Toll Up to 260 VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- The United Nations says at least 260 people have been killed in Ivory Coast since the start of a power struggle between two rivals who both claim to be president.
• Ivory Coast Mediator Warns of Violence, While Continuing Diplomacy VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- Incumbent Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, continues to cling to power following a November poll the UN and much of the international community say was won by former prime minister Alassane Ouattara.
• COTE D'IVOIRE: Domestic media raise the stakes IRIN 20 Jan 2011 -- UN Secretary-General Ban warned that International Criminal Court indictments could eventually be handed down on those inciting violence.
• Somalia: funds running short for Government, UN-backed African peacekeepers UN News Centre 20 Jan 2011 -- Soldiers from Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government and the African Union peacekeeping mission that is trying to stabilize the conflict-wracked country need urgent funding.
• Analyst: CAR Voters Skeptical of Free, Fair Election Sunday VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- A university professor said most people in the Central African Republic are expressing skepticism that this weekend’s much-anticipated presidential and parliamentary elections will be free and fair.
• Insurgent Attack on Thai Army Base Leaves at Least 4 Dead VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- An insurgent attack on an army base in southern Thailand left at least four dead, and is being seen as a bold attack in a region where violence has claimed over 4,000 lives since 2004.
• Indian army commander in Kashmir says ready to help trace missing IRNA 20 Jan 2011 -- Indian army is ready to help in tracing missing Kashmiris, said Atta Hasnain.
• Serbia joins list of countries agreeing to enforce ICC jail terms UN News Centre 20 Jan 2011 -- The ICC and the Government of Serbia signed an agreement by which people convicted by the court can serve their sentences in the Eastern European nation.

News Reports

• Washington, Beijing Both Portray Hu Visit in Positive Light VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- The reaction to the state visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao has been positive in both the United States and in China, but for different reasons.
• China Declares Hu, Obama Meetings Successful VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- China is calling President Hu Jintao’s talks with President Barack Obama successful, and says the two leaders reached "important consensus” on a wide range of issues.
• Hu Faces Critics in US Congress VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- Chinese President Hu Jintao has faced his critics in the U.S. Congress for talks on human rights, economic policy and North Korea.
• China's Investments in US Are Growing VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- China's investment in U.S. business operations is growing rapidly, as the world's second largest economy seeks to find opportunities for profits on the home turf of the biggest global economy.
• China Continues Strong Economic Growth VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- China posted double-digit growth in 2010, despite expectations of an economic slowdown in the fourth quarter.
• U.S.-China statement reflects consistent cross-strait policy CNA 20 Jan 2011 -- The US has remained consistent in its cross-Taiwan Strait policy in a U.S.-China joint statement.
• U.S. encouragement for dialogue with China not pressure CNA 20 Jan 2011 -- US encouragement for a continued reduction of cross-Taiwan Strait tensions was made with good intentions.
• Taiwan grateful for U.S. commitment to Taiwan Relations Act CNA 20 Jan 2011 -- The Republic of China appreciates US President Obama's reaffirmation of commitment to upholding the Taiwan Relations Act.
• President Ma gratified at U.S. praise for ECFA CNA 20 Jan 2011 -- President Ma expressed gratification at Washington's praise for the landmark trade agreement signed last June between Taiwan and China.
• Turkey's Status Buoyed As Six Powers, Iran Arrive RFE/RL 20 Jan 2011 -- Turkey's yearning for recognition on the global stage will reach fulfillment when Iran and six world powers gather over Tehran's nuclear program.
• Jalili arrives in Istanbul to attend G5+1 meeting IRNA 20 Jan 2011 -- Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator, Saeed Jalili, arrived in Istanbul at head of a delegation to attend the meeting between Iranian officials and Group 5+1.
• World Powers Gather in Turkey for Iran Nuclear Talks VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- World leaders are gathering in Turkey for Friday's talks with Iran on its controversial nuclear program.
• Russia's Lavrov urges Iran Six to hold all-encompassing talks in Istanbul RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Iran's controversial nuclear program should not be the only issue on the agenda of the upcoming meeting of the Iran Six in Istanbul.
• Moscow calls for international expert meeting on Iran nuclear issue RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Technical experts should meet in Vienna to discuss nuclear fuel supplies to Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
• Protesters Call for Ban of Tunisian RCD Party VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- Tunisia's transitional government met for the first time as protesters hardened their calls for the former ruling Constitutional Democratic Rally (RCD) party to be dissolved and banned.
• Tunisian Interim Ministers Resign from Ruling Party Following Continuing Protests VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- Tunisian state television reports that ministers from Tunisia's interim government have resigned from the ruling party of the ousted former president, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
• Tunisia's Cabinet Lifts Political Party Ban VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- Tunisia's new transitional Cabinet has decided to grant recognition to banned political parties and to adopt a general amnesty for political prisoners.
• Tunisia's Interim Government Holds First Meeting VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- Tunisia's new interim government has convened its first Cabinet meeting since last week's ouster of former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
• UN Urges Haiti to End Political Crisis VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- A senior United Nations official called on Haiti Thursday to bring a quick end to the political crisis that followed its inconclusive presidential election late last year.
• Haiti must respect international mission's electoral findings to avoid unrest, UN warns UN News Centre 20 Jan 2011 -- Haiti’s electoral council must take full account of an international mission’s findings, reportedly eliminating the Government candidate from the presidential run-off.
• US Discouraging Aristide Return to Haiti VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- The United States expresses opposition to the possible return to Haiti of deposed former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide..
• Aristide Says He Wants to Return to Haiti VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- Haiti's deposed former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide says he wants to return from exile, days after former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier reappeared in the country after 25 years.
• Guineans Upbeat over Future with New Leader VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- As Guinea's first freely-elected president gets to work, hopes are high that his government will tackle the power cuts, lack of running water and rising food prices that continue to make life daily difficult for many Guineans.
• Aksy Shootings Case Reopens In Kyrgyzstan RFE/RL 20 Jan 2011 -- A hearing into the shooting deaths of six Kyrgyz protesters nearly a decade ago began today in a Bishkek military court.
• EU to Boycott Belarus Presidential Inauguration VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- European ambassadors are boycotting Friday's inauguration of President Alexander Lukashenko to protest his government's crackdown.
• Belarus criticizes European Parliament's call for sanctions RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Belarus rejected as baseless the European Parliament's resolution calling for EU sanctions against the country's leadership.
• Belarus lashes out over EU sanctions RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ordered the government to respond to the European Parliament's sanctions.
• European Parliament Condemns Belarus Crackdown RFE/RL 20 Jan 2011 -- The European Parliament has overwhelmingly endorsed a joint resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Belarus.
• U.S. Senators Call For Joint U.S.-EU Action On Belarus RFE/RL 20 Jan 2011 -- A group of prominent U.S. senators are calling for a strong, joint response by the United States and the European Union to the crackdown in Belarus.
• Tough Talks Ahead Over Russian, U.S. Smallpox Samples RFE/RL 20 Jan 2011 -- Smallpox, or variola, is estimated to have killed hundreds of millions of people over thousands of years.
• DPRK, Romania Sign Protocol KCNA 20 Jan 2011 -- A protocol on bilateral agreements reached between the governments of the DPRK and Romania in 1956-1989 period was signed in Pyongyang on Thursday.
• Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Industrial Establishments KCNA 20 Jan 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to the November 20 Factory and the Ryongaksan Spring Water Factory.
• Islamophobia become socially accepted in UK, Muslim minister warns IRNA 20 Jan 2011 -- Britain’s only Muslim cabinet minister warned Thursday that Islamophobia has grown so much in the UK that it has become socially accepted.
• Larijani: Zionists' footprints seen in Islamic world mishaps IRNA 20 Jan 2011 -- IRI Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said here Wednesday Zionists' footprints are clearly seen in many of the Islamic world crises.