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• NATO and Libya - Operational Media Update: 22 April 2011
• Predator drones strike Qadhafi forces NATO 23 Apr 2011 -- NATO military forces destroyed a Qadhafi regime Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL) in the vicinity of Misrata at approximately 1100 GMT today.
• US Drone Strike in Libya; Deaths in Misrata VOA 23 Apr 2011 -- The United States has announced its first Predator drone strike in Libya, while rebels report deaths in their western stronghold, Misrata, as pro-government forces apparently retreat.
• New Army Chief of Staff speaks, gives awards at Camp Eggers, Kabul, Afghanistan Army News 23 Apr 2011 -- New Army Chief of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey presented awards to 13 Soldiers while visiting troops at NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan, Camp Eggers, April 21.
• Marines become leaders at austere combat outpost USMC News 23 Apr 2011 -- By the light of a full Afghan moon, a handful of young Marines are hard at work. They lay a thick plastic liner over a hollow square. When finished, they will have created a container for more than 40,000 gallons of jet fuel – extending the range for Marine helicopters supporting ground troops near Sangin, Afghanistan.
• Terrorists' 'backbone broken', says Pakistan army chief IRNA 23 Apr 2011 -- Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Saturday said that security forces have 'broken the backbone of terrorists' and the nation will soon prevail over this menace.
• Pakistan Army Chief Optimistic on Defeating Insurgents VOA 23 Apr 2011 -- Pakistan's Army Commander says his forces have 'broken the back' of the insurgents and he hoped that soon that what he described as the war on terror would be won following hardships and sacrifices. His statements on Saturday come as the U.S.-Pakistani relationship is strained over how to proceed in anti-terrorism efforts and the war in Afghanistan.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Ponce Leadership Relieved NNS 23 Apr 2011 -- Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet (C6F) relieved the commanding officer and executive officer of the Norfolk-based, Austin-class amphibious transport dock USS Ponce (LPD 15) April 23.
• Russian Navy will stay in Sevastopol forever - admiral RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2011 -- Russia will never give up its naval base in Ukraine's port of Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula, ex-commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet Adm. Igor Kasatonov said.
• DPRK Boasts of Invincible Army KCNA 23 Apr 2011 -- The Korean people are greeting the anniversary of the heroic Korean People's Army (KPA), which falls on April 25.

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• Ban deplores fresh clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, urges restraint UN News Centre 23 Apr 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said he is troubled by reports of renewed fighting over the past two days between Cambodian and Thai troops along the two countries' border, which has reportedly claimed the lives of many people on both sides.
• India-Bangla border dispute to be resolved within 2011 IRNA 23 Apr 2011 -- Seeking to resolve their vexed boundary dispute, India and Bangladesh have completed joint survey along the international border in 80 per cent areas.
• The Growing Threat Of Militants In A Corner Of Central Asia RFE/RL 23 Apr 2011 -- From the Tajik-Afghan border in the south to Kyrgyzstan's capital of Bishkek in the north, it has been a violent winter.

News Reports

• Snipers Reportedly Target Syrian Funeral Crowds, Killing At Least Eight RFE/RL 23 Apr 2011 -- At least eight people have reportedly been shot dead in Syria as security forces opened fire on people attending funerals for the dozens of antigovernment protesters killed on April 22.
• Obama condemns violence against protesters in Syria RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has condemned the Syrian authorities for the use of force to quell nationwide protests against Bashar Assad's regime.
• UN Secretary General condemns Syrian government for killings RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2011 -- The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who is currently paying a visit to Moscow, condemned Syrian government for killing of demonstrators and urged for a 'transparent' independent investigation.
• Over 100 killed in massacre in Syria RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2011 -- 112 people had been killed on Friday's anti-governmental massacre in Syria as the security forces opened fire and used teargas against demonstrators who demanded political freedoms and an end to corruption, EFE Spanish news agency said on Saturday, citing opposition activists.
• Syria: UN chief urges end to violence and calls for credible probe into killings UN News Centre 23 Apr 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the ongoing violence against peaceful demonstrators in Syria, which has resulted in more deaths and many injuries, and called upon the country''s authorities to stop the bloodshed and respect international human rights.
• Syrian Security Forces Fire on Funeral Processions Causing More Bloodshed VOA 23 Apr 2011 -- Casualties, including at least 12 people dead, are being reported in at several Syrian cities Saturday as witnesses say government security forces opened fire on thousands of funeral goers. The bloodshed comes as U.S. President Barack Obama condemns the use of force against peaceful protesters and accuses Iran of helping in the repression.
• Obama Condemns Syria for 'Outrageous' Violence VOA 23 Apr 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has condemned Syria for what he called an 'outrageous use of violence' against opposition protesters, after 75 people were killed Friday in a government crackdown on the demonstrations.
• KCNA on "Democracy" Touted by US KCNA 23 Apr 2011 -- It was disclosed recently that the United States secretly offered funds to the dissident organizations in Syria.
• Yemen's Saleh Agrees To Gulf Proposal On Crisis RFE/RL 23 Apr 2011 -- Yemen's state-run television says that President Ali Abdullah Saleh has agreed to a proposal by Gulf Arab mediators to step down within 30 days and transfer power to his deputy in exchange for immunity from prosecution.
• Yemeni Officials Say President Accepts Proposal to End Crisis VOA 23 Apr 2011 -- Yemeni government officials say President Ali Abdullah Saleh has agreed to a proposal from Gulf Arab mediators that calls for him transfer power and resign within 30 days.
• Larijani: US, Israel to fail in attempt to suppress Muslim awakening IRNA 23 Apr 2011 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Saturday that the US and Zionist regime will fail in attempts to suppress the Muslim awakening in the region.
• Supreme Leader commends services of three branches of government IRNA 23 Apr 2011 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday commended services of three branches of government especially the incumbent President who is working hard day and night ceaselessly to serve people and disappoint enemies.
• S Leader: President, government all dedicated to serve Iran IRNA 23 Apr 2011 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the Iranian President and his cabinet were all dedicated to serve the country.
• Iraqi Minister: Iraq determined to expel MKO members IRNA 23 Apr 2011 -- Iraqi Justice Minister Hassan al-Shamari said his country is determined to expel members of Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) from Ashraf Camp.
• Serious Meltdown of Nuclear Fuel Rods at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant KCNA 23 Apr 2011 -- Nuclear fuel rods are melting at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant of Japan, further deepening the crisis.
• S. Korean Forces' Abduction of DPRK's Inhabitants KCNA 23 Apr 2011 -- South Korea abducted more than 30 inhabitants of the DPRK when they were drifted in the sea.
• KCNA Commentary on Japan's Militarist Ambition KCNA 23 Apr 2011 -- The ultra-right politicians of Japan again paid a group visit to "Yasukuni Shrine".