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26 May 2011 Military News

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OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 26 May 2011 [PDF]

NATO and Libya - Operational Media Update: 25 May 2011
RAF destroys military vehicle depot in Libya UK MOD 26 May 2011 -- The RAF has struck various targets in Libya this week, including a large military vehicle depot at Tiji in western Libya.
Moscow concerned over NATO plans to send more helicopters to Libya RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Russia is concerned by alleged NATO plans to dispatch additional helicopters to Libya.

Thousands Of Sadr Followers Rally In Baghdad Against U.S. Presence RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- Tens of thousands of followers of Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have staged a massive rally in Baghdad.

Forces Kill Senior Taliban Leader in Baghlan Province AFPS 26 May 2011 -- An Afghan and coalition force killed Qari Musa, a senior Taliban leader, during a precision airstrike in the Talah wa Barfak district of Afghanistan’s Baghlan province.
Afghan Blast Kills 7 NATO Troops VOA 26 May 2011 -- Taliban militants are claiming responsibility for the deadliest attack on NATO troops in Afghanistan in almost a month.
ANSF, coalition forces foil attack in Khowst Army News 26 May 2011 -- An early-morning attack by insurgents upon the Traffic Police Center of the Afghan Uniform Police shattered the morning calm in Khowst City, May 22.
North Carolina transport squadron moves Afghan forces toward future USMC News 26 May 2011 -- The F/A-18 Hornets of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 launched earlier than usual from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, the morning of May 19.
I Corps Cases Colors Ahead of Summer Afghanistan Tour Army News 26 May 2011 -- Nearly 700 Soldiers from the I Corps Headquarters will deploy to Afghanistan to form the core of the NATO International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Headquarters.

Suicide Attack Kills 32 in Northwest Pakistan VOA 26 May 2011 -- A suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan has killed at least 32 people, the second such attack claimed by the Pakistani Taliban in as many days.
Suicide attack kills 25 people in NW Pakistan IRNA 26 May 2011 -- A suicide bomber blew up his explosives-laden vehicle near the government offices in Pakistan’s northwest on Thursday and killed 25 people.
Gilani: Pakistan in 'Defining Phase' of Terror Fight VOA 26 May 2011 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani says his country is entering a "defining phase" in the fight against terrorism.
Clinton Calls on Pakistan to Meet 'Expectations' VOA 26 May 2011 -- The United States wants Pakistan to start living up to its commitments in the fight against terrorism.
Pakistan top body says will press ahead with anti-terror campaign IRNA 26 May 2011 -- Pakistan’s top defence body has decided to make coordinated efforts to prevent and pre-empt acts of terrorism.
British special envoy calls for Islamabad-Kabul anti-terror campaign IRNA 26 May 2011 -- The UK Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Mark Sedwill, arrived in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani leaders.

Defense Policy / Programs

Remarks by President Obama and President Medvedev of Russia after Bilateral Meeting in Deauville, France The White House 26 May 2011
FACT SHEET: U.S.-Russia Agreements and Joint Statements The White House 26 May 2011
Joint Statement of the Presidents of the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Counterterrorism Cooperation The White House 26 May 2011
Joint Statement on the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict by President of the Russian Federation Medvedev, President of the United States of America Obama The White House 26 May 2011
Joint Statement of the President of the United States of America and the President of the Russian Federation on Cooperation in the Bering Strait Region The White House 26 May 2011
Joint Statement by the Presidents the United States of America and of the Russian Federation Regarding Cooperation on Visa Issues The White House 26 May 2011
Medvedev, Obama discuss missile defense, visas, terrorism at G8 summit RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama agreed to continue joint work.
Reset in U.S.-Russian Relations Paying Off, Obama Says AFPS 26 May 2011 -- The reset in U.S.-Russian relations is paying off with progress on the security and economic fronts, the U.S. and Russian presidents said in Deauville, France today.
Russian, U.S. military improve cooperation - report RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- U.S.-Russian presidential commission: Bilateral military cooperation had improved lately as part of the "reset" in relations between the two countries.
Missile Defense is Key Issue of Obama's Poland Visit VOA 26 May 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama is preparing to visit Poland, the last stop on his European trip.
Obama: U.S., Russia To Work On Missile Defense RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- President Barack Obama has said the US and Russia are committed to a planned European-based U.S. missile shield.
Russia, U.S. may agree on European missile shield by 2020 - Medvedev RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev: Russia and the US have until 2020 to reach agreement on a missile shield.

Johnson addresses Korean public on investigation Army News 26 May 2011 -- The American Army general leading the investigation into claims that U.S. troops buried Agent Orange on Camp Carroll in 1978 addressed the Korean public.
Record Proving Environment Pollution by U.S. Troops Discovered KCNA 26 May 2011 -- A record proving the environmental pollution by the U.S. forces present in south Korea was discovered.
DDG 1000 Achieves Major Power System Testing Milestone NNS 26 May 2011 -- The Navy successfully tested the DDG 1000's Integrated Power System at full power at the Land Based Test Site located in Philadelphia, Pa., May 11.
PEO Carriers Incentivizes Industrial Improvements While Building CVN 78 NNS 26 May 2011 -- The Navy's next aircraft carrier, Gerald R. Ford, reached a significant step in its construction.
Naval Special Warfare Welcomes Group 10 to Force NNS 26 May 2011 -- Naval Special Warfare Group 10 joined the Naval Special Warfare community May 25, during a commissioning ceremony.
KC-135s get lighting upgrades AFNS 26 May 2011 -- The C/KC-135 Stratotanker is in and out of Southwest Asia, but these days supports more than just for air refueling operations.
USS Stethem SRA Underway at SRF-JRMC NNS 26 May 2011 -- U.S. Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center began a wide range of repairs to the USS Stethem.
UAS operators help keep battlefield missions going Army News 26 May 2011 -- Unmanned Aerial System operators in B Company, 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion are contributing to mission success.
Last line of defense: artillery chart operations outdated, but vital Army News 26 May 2011 -- In today's Army, the range and direction of artillery rounds are calculated almost solely by computer systems.
Riverine Force Celebrates Fifth Birthday with 5K Run NNS 26 May 2011 -- More than 200 Sailors celebrated the fifth birthday of the Navy's riverine force with a five kilometer run and birthday celebration on board Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va., May 25.
174th Infantry Brigade says goodbye Army News 26 May 2011 -- The 174th Infantry Brigade cased its colors for official movement to Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J., during a ceremony May 20 at Fort Drum.
Airborne Cavalry receives highest honor Army News 26 May 2011 -- They were the first reconnaissance, surveillance and acquisition targeting squadron to be activated in the 82nd Airborne Division.
Valorous Unit " 40 years after the fact Army News 26 May 2011 -- Forty years after the fact, a Fort Rucker unit received a Valorous Unit award for its actions during the Vietnam War.
Marines, JASDF implement enhanced simulated air-to-air combat training USMC News 26 May 2011 -- Marine Aircraft Group 12's Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 pilots launched four F/A-18D Hornet jets from the runway May 19.
Africa Partnership Station Visits Riverine Group 1 NNS 26 May 2011 -- Thirty military and civilian officers from Africa Partnership Station (APS) visited Riverine Group (RIVGRU) 1 May 20 in Virginia Beach, Va.
Guard Aids Search, Rescue Operation in Oklahoma AFPS 26 May 2011 -- Members of the Oklahoma National Guard’s 63rd Civil Support Team were called here early today to assist with a search-and-rescue operation involving a 3-year-old boy.
National Guard Helps Storm-Damaged Communities AFPS 26 May 2011 -- More than 3,400 men and women of the National Guard are on the ground in seven states helping communities damaged by deadly tornadoes and floods.
North Dakota National Guard responds in force to combat rising waters Army News 26 May 2011 -- Nearly 250 North Dakota Guardsmen reported for duty in Bismarck March 25 to respond to flood emergencies generated by the high water levels on the Missouri River.
US Navy implements Design for Demil proposal Army News 26 May 2011 -- The US Navy at NSWC requested a demil review by DAC of a Cartridge Actuated Device containing beryllium-copper alloy components.
Naval School of Health Sciences Closes After More Than 80 Years NNS 26 May 2011 -- The Naval School of Health Sciences, San Diego, officially marked the end of more than 80 years of training during a disestablishment ceremony.
Plans underway for fort to reach 'Net Zero-Waste' by 2020 Army News 26 May 2011 -- In late April, the Army announced the installations selected to take part in the energy-conserving "Net Zero" pilot program, pledging to only use as much energy as they create by 2020.
Naval ROTC Returns to Yale NNS 26 May 2011 -- The Secretary of the Navy and president of Yale University signed an agreement May 26, to bring the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program back to Yale for the first time in almost 40 years.
Navy, Columbia Sign NROTC Agreement NNS 26 May 2011 -- The Secretary of the Navy and the president of Columbia University signed an agreement May 26 formalizing their intention to reinstate Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps programs at Columbia.

France, Russia to sign warship deal before Putin's June visit - Sarkozy RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- France and Russia should sign a contract on four Mistral class helicopter carriers for Russia before June 21.
Russia, France agree to sign Mistral contract in 15 days RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Russian President Medvedev and his French counterpart, Nicolas Sarkozy, agreed that a contract on the purchase of Mistral class helicopter carriers for Russia will be signed in 15 days.
Russian shipyard lays down new corvette RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- St. Petersburg's Severnaya Verf shipyard on Thursday started construction of a new corvette for the Russian Navy.
Russian finance minister denies seeking military personnel cuts RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin denied that his ministry had proposed cutting military personnel as a government spending reduction measure.
Thousands Evacuated After Fire At Russian Military Base RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- Thousands of local residents have been evacuated after a fire at an ammunition depot in Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan.
Urals village evacuated amid ammunition depot fire RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- About 2,500 people were evacuated on Thursday from the Urals village of Urman following a fire at an ammunition depot.

China deploys new ballistic missile opposite Taiwan CNA 26 May 2011 -- China has assembled a new military unit equipped with a new ballistic missile system opposite Taiwan.
PLA admits cyber war unit CNA 26 May 2011 -- Chinese military officials have for the first time confirmed the establishment of a cyber war unit in China.

KCNA on ROK Maneuvers KCNA 26 May 2011 -- The south Korean36th infantry division staged an anti-terrorism drill at Wonju airport, south Korean Kangwon Province.

Two killed in ammo blast in Ukraine RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Two people were killed and one injured on Thursday in an explosion at a military plant in eastern Ukraine.

U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, May 26, 2011 US Dept. of State 26 May 2011
Secretary Clinton Interview With Laurence Ferrari of TF1's US Dept. of State 26 May 2011

Defense Industry

DoD News: Contracts for May 26, 2011
Production begins on second aircraft carrier BAE Systems 26 May 2011 -- Construction of HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the two new Queen Elizabeth (QE) Class aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy, started today at BAE Systems' Govan shipyard on the Clyde.
TYPHOON CENTURY FOR UK BAE Systems 26 May 2011 -- BAE Systems has celebrated the completion of the 100th Typhoon aircraft which was built in the UK’s final assembly facility at Warton in Lancashire. Typhoon is the world’s most advanced multi-role combat aircraft and it plays a vital role in sustaining key manufacturing skills in the United Kingdom.
Boeing Announces UK Supplier Team for Log NEC Boeing 26 May 2011 -- Boeing Defence UK, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], today announced seven UK companies that will support its efforts as the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Delivery Partner for the Logistics Network Enabled Capability (Log NEC), a contract awarded in November. They are Ark Continuity, BearingPoint, EMC, Hewlett-Packard, IBM UK, Miro Technologies, and Steria.

Other Conflicts

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 26 May 2011 United Nations 26 May 2011
Press Conference by Department of Economic and Social Affairs to Present 2011 'Global Peace Index', 26 May 2011 United Nations 26 May 2011
Global Index Charts Year Of Continued Setbacks To World Peace RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- The world became slightly less peaceful in the past year, punctuated by violent uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East.

Statement by the President on the Arrest of Ratko Mladic The White House 26 May 2011
Secretary Clinton Statement on Arrest of Ratko Mladic US Dept. of State 26 May 2011
US, Human Rights Groups Hail Mladic Arrest VOA 26 May 2011 -- The United States joined European allies and human rights groups in welcoming the arrest in Serbia of Balkans war crimes fugitive Ratko Mladic.
Arrest of Serbian war crimes fugitive important step in fight against impunity - UN UN News Centre 26 May 2011 -- United Nations officials welcomed the arrest of Serbian war crimes fugitive Ratko Mladic.
Mladic arrest "belated justice," says Hague IRNA 26 May 2011 -- The British government has welcomed the arrest of former chief of the Bosnian Serb army Ratko Mladic 16 years after he was indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.
Mladic's arrest may help Serbia's accession to EU RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- The arrest of former Bosnian Serb Army chief Ratko Mladic detained in Serbia for war crimes may help Serbia's accession to the European Union.
Mladic's Arrest. Serbia's Gain. RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- Serge Brammertz, the chief prosecutor of The Hague Tribunal, delivered a blunt message during a visit to Belgrade earlier this month.
Mladic Legacy Remains '95 Srebenica Massacre VOA 26 May 2011 -- Former Bosnian Serb military leader General Ratko Mladic is in custody after years of evading arrest on war crimes charges.
The Story Of Ratko Mladic RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- Srebrenica, July 1995. Bosnian Serb forces have just taken over the town, but General Ratko Mladic reassures thousands of Bosnian Muslims that they'll be safe.
Europe's Most Wanted Criminal Ratko Mladic Arrested VOA 26 May 2011 -- Former Bosnian-Serb military leader Ratko Mladic has been arrested on charges of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Serbian Police Arrest War Crimes Fugitive Ratko Mladic RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- The UN war crimes tribunal's most-wanted fugitive, former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic, has been arrested in Serbia.
Bosnia war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic arrested RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Former Bosnian Serb army chief Ratko Mladic has been arrested in Serbia after more than a decade on the run from war crimes charges.

NATO Attacks Rock Libya as Diplomatic Efforts Continue in Europe VOA 26 May 2011 -- NATO attacks continued in Libya while diplomatic efforts unfolded overseas.
AU Summit Endorses Libya Peace Map, Demands Air Strikes Halt VOA 26 May 2011 -- An African Union summit has demanded an immediate end to NATO airstrikes on Libya, and backed a “Road Map” peace plan.
AU Security Summit Considers Post-Gadhafi Libya VOA 26 May 2011 -- African leaders are holding a two-day security summit focused on shaping more timely and coordinated responses to crises on the continent.
Kremlin says U.S., France, Britain ask Russia to mediate in Libya RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Russia's G8 partners would like it to play a mediating role in the search for a settlement in Libya, President Dmitry Medvedev's spokeswoman said.
Libyan Govt Says Ready for Cease-Fire, US Says Offer 'Not Credible' VOA 26 May 2011 -- Libya's prime minister says the government is ready for a cease-fire with rebels fighting to oust Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
Libyan government 'signals readiness for ceasefire' RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Libyan Prime Minister Al-Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi has proposed a ceasefire in a letter to foreign governments.
Italy's Berlusconi denies deaths of Gaddafi's son, grandchildren RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Italian PM Berlusconi denied reports that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's son and three grandchildren were killed in a NATO airstrike earlier this month.
Libya Invested Oil Wealth Around the World VOA 26 May 2011 -- A new report says Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi deposited billions of dollars of the country's oil revenues in accounts at some of the largest Wall Street and European financial institutions.

Satellite Spots Large Build-up of Northern Sudanese Forces VOA 26 May 2011 -- Another satellite image of Sudan’s Abyei region shows an even bigger build-up of northern Sudanese forces than first thought.
Food and water most urgent needs for civilians displaced by Abyei clashes - UN UN News Centre 26 May 2011 -- Heavy rains are making it difficult to ascertain the exact number and location of the thousands of civilians forced to flee their homes.

Death toll in Ivorian post-election violence surpassed 1,000 - UN UN News Centre 26 May 2011 -- The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) reported that post-election violence killed more than 1,000 people.

Somalia's leaders must agree on way forward for peace process - Security Council UN News Centre 26 May 2011 -- The Security Council has stressed that a planned consultative meeting of Somalia’s leadership next month should result in agreement on a schedule for elections.
Security Council Demanding Results From Somali Government VOA 26 May 2011 -- The UN Security Council is warning Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government to resolve its internal differences or lose backing from the international community.

Clinton reiterates U.S. stance on Georgia's territorial integrity RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has reiterated the White House's support for Georgian territorial integrity.

UN to host meeting of parties to Western Sahara dispute UN News Centre 26 May 2011 -- The seventh round of United Nations-backed informal talks between the parties to the conflict in Western Sahara will be held in New York next month.

Ethiopian Rebels Say They Found Missing WFP Workers VOA 26 May 2011 -- Rebels in Ethiopia's Ogaden region say they have found two World Food Program (WFP) workers missing since an attack May 13.

US Group Condemns UN Tribunal in Cambodia VOA 26 May 2011 -- A US-based organization for survivors of the Khmer Rouge condemned the UN-backed war crimes tribunal for preventing overseas Cambodians from taking part in the court’s controversial third case.

Former Tajik Opposition Fighters 'Accept' Ministry Jobs RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- Some former United Tajik Opposition fighters say they have again been offered, and have accepted, employment in the Interior Ministry forces.

News Reports

UN Experts to Consider Proposal Condemning Syria VOA 26 May 2011 -- U.N. Security Council experts are expected to discuss a draft resolution that would condemn Syria for its crackdown on peaceful protesters.
Europeans Seek UN Condemnation Of Syria RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- European nations have circulated a UN resolution that would condemn Syria for its crackdown on peaceful protesters.

Dozens Dead, Wounded as Yemen on Brink of Civil War VOA 26 May 2011 -- Dozens are dead or wounded as mounting violence in Yemen is taking on new dimensions.
More Than 50 Killed as Yemeni Clashes Continue VOA 26 May 2011 -- Heavy clashes between Yemeni government forces and opposition supporters continued, killing more than 50 people in less than 24 hours.
Yemeni president orders tribal head's arrest RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh ordered the arrest of tribal chief Sheikh Sadiq al-Ahmar on Thursday following a night of deadly clashes in Sanaa.
Yemeni Tribal Chief Emerges as Key Challenger to Embattled President VOA 26 May 2011 -- Yemeni tribal chief Sadiq al-Ahmar has emerged as one of the most prominent challengers to the authority of Yemen's president.

Bahraini Source Contradicts Government Version of Crackdown VOA 26 May 2011 -- The Bahraini government has said it would lift a state of emergency on June 1.

Egyptian Protesters Plan 'Second Revolution' Rally VOA 26 May 2011 -- Egyptian protesters plan to return to the streets Friday for what they're billing as a "Second Revolution."
Mubarak may be transferred to prison hospital on May 27 RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Egypt's ailing ex-leader Hosni Mubarak may be transferred from a hospital in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh to a prison hospital on Friday.
Egyptian Court Jails Mubarak's Former Housing Minister for Corruption VOA 26 May 2011 -- An Egyptian court has sentenced a former housing minister who served under ousted president Hosni Mubarak to five years in prison for involvement in an illegal land deal.

Tunisia: UN expert urges human rights-based approach in fighting terrorism UN News Centre 26 May 2011 -- UN human rights expert urged Tunisia’s transitional Government to carry out reforms to ensure counter-terrorism measures comply with international human rights law.

'No Let-Up' In Secret Executions In Iran RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- A U.S.-based rights group says Iran has carried out more secret executions at a prison where the practice was criticized in a recent UN report.
More Trouble For Ahmadinejad RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- President Mahmud Ahmadinejad and his entourage (described inside the country by some right now as the "deviant" current) are being attacked from all sides.

Police claim Burdzhanadze wants 'Egyptian scenario' in Georgia RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Police released an audio recording of a telephone conversation between Georgian opposition leader Nino Burdzhanadze and her younger son, Anzor Bitsadze.
Saakashvili says Tbilisi protests orchestrated from abroad RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said on Thursday outside forces seeking revenge were behind protests in Tbilisi and the attempted disruption of an Independence Day parade.
Officials Say Two Dead As Police Disperse Protesters In Georgia RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- Five days of opposition protests in Georgia came to a violent end overnight as riot police used tear gas, water cannons, and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators.
One police officer killed, 19 injured in Tbilisi clashes RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- One police officer was killed and 19 more injured as police dispersed protesters demanding the resignation of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili.

Armenian Parliament Approves Amnesty For Jailed Oppositionists RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- The Armenian parliament has overwhelmingly approved a general amnesty that should lead to the release of virtually all opposition members currently in jail.

Sarkozy: Critical That G8 Support Arab 'Spring' VOA 26 May 2011 -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy said it is critical that Group of Eight leaders deliver firm commitments to help Tunisia and Egypt during their two-day summit in France.
Arab Spring, IMF To Preoccupy G8 Leaders RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- Leaders of the Group of Eight major industrialized countries opened a two-day summit in the French town of Deauville on May 26.
Iran Judiciary Chief: US officials should reconsider their behavior ISNA 26 May 2011 -- Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani called for the US officials to reconsider their behavior.

Iran calls nuclear allegations in Amano's report "unfounded" ISNA 26 May 2011-- Iranian ambassador to the IAEA Ali Asghar Soltanieh called allegations against the country's nuclear program "unfounded and baseless."
Travel ban on Iran's FM, illegal: Spokesman IRNA 26 May 2011 -- Spokesman of the Foreign Ministry: Placing the names of Iran's foreign minister and some other Iranian officials on the sanctions list illegal.

China Says N. Korea Seeks Economic Help, Nuclear Talks VOA 26 May 2011 -- China says North Korean leader Kim Jong Il wants to return to nuclear disarmament talks.
Kim Jong Il Pays Unofficial Visit to China KCNA 26 May 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, paid an unofficial visit to the People's Republic of China.

Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Kan of Japan Before Bilateral Meeting in Deauville, France The White House 26 May 2011
Readout of the President's Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Kan of Japan to the Travel Pool by National Security Council Senior Director for Asian Affairs The White House 26 May 2011
Japanese PM Briefs G8 on Nuclear Crisis VOA 26 May 2011 -- Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan says Japan intends to host a global meeting on nuclear safety with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Head Of Commission On Kyrgyz Violence Declared Persona Non Grata RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- The Kyrgyz parliament has declared as "persona non grata" the head of an international commission that investigated last year's deadly interethnic clashes in the south of the country.

Partisan Zimbabwe Police Flourish Under Attorney General VOA 26 May 2011 -- The foundation of the inclusive government, will not achieve its goal of producing undisputed elections, unless the present attorney general is replaced with a professional legal officer.

Analysis: IDPs as political pawns in Kenya IRIN 26 May 2011 -- Belonging to the “wrong” ethnic group in Kenya’s Rift Valley Province cost Milka Wanjiru her home, her farm and her shop.

Rodong Sinmun on Ruling Crisis in S. Korea KCNA 26 May 2011 -- The south Korean conservative group is now plunged into the worst ruling crisis.

Taiwan Opposition Candidate Would Seek Deals With China VOA 26 May 2011 -- Taiwan's opposition Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen has united factions in her divided party since election losses in 2008.

EU Lawmakers Put Brakes On Turkmen Deal RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- The European Parliament has postponed a decision to upgrade the European Union's relationship with Turkmenistan until July and might even delay the process till the autumn.

Belarus Sentences Two More Lukashenko Opponents VOA 26 May 2011 -- Belarus has sentenced two more political opponents of President Alexander Lukashenko to prison terms for leading post-election protests against his re-election in December.
Former Presidential Candidates In Belarus Sentenced To Jail Terms RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- A court in Belarus has sentenced two opposition leaders to prison terms.
Belarus court hands down prison sentences to opposition leaders RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- A Minsk district court sentenced Nikolai Statkevich and Dmitry Uss to 6 and 5.5 years in prison respectively.

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