24 September 2011 Military News

NATO and Libya - Operational Media Update: 23 Sep 2011
Sirte Communications Points NATO 24 Sep 2011 -- In the last twenty-four hours, NATO aircraft, as part of Operation Unified Protector struck a series of targets Qadhafi forces used in order to threaten the civilian population of Sirte.

Commentary: Death Of A Statesman: Burhanuddin Rabbani RFE/RL 24 Sep 2011 -- who became Afghanistan's president when mujahedin forces took Kabul in 1992

Nimitz Conducts General Quarters Training in Dry Dock NNS 24 Sep 2011 -- The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducted a general quarters (GQ) drill early Sept. 23 while in dry dock as part of a shift from a maintenance-centric focus to an emphasis on operational readiness.
US, Bangladesh Navies Complete At-Sea Portion of CARAT Bangladesh NNS 24 Sep 2011 -- U.S. and Bangladesh Sailors completed the at-sea portion of the first Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) held in Bangladesh on Sept. 23.
USS Spruance Arrives in Key West For Commissioning Ceremony NNS 24 Sep 2011 -- The guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) arrived at Naval Air Station Key West Sept. 23 in preparation for its formal commissioning ceremony Oct. 1.

Worldwide weapons sales 'dropped' in 2010 RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2011 -- Global arms sales dropped sharply last year as the world's governments struggled in the economic downturn, according to a new study, the New York Times reported.

Lockheed Martin Delivers New Personnel Recovery Capability To U.S. Air Force With HC-130J Delivery Lockheed Martin 24 Sep 2011 -- Lockheed Martin today delivered the first HC-130J Combat King II to the United States Air Force's Air Combat Command (ACC).

Libya's NTC Battles for Control of Gadhafi Strongholds VOA 24 Sep 2011 -- Libya's provisional government fighters are locked in an intense battle with well-armed loyalists to former leader Moammar Gadhafi for control of Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte.

Lesotho draws UN's attention to inconsistent approaches to conflict resolution UN News Centre 24 Sep 2011 -- Lesotho today at the United Nations drew the world's attention to the lack of consistency in global conflict resolution, pointing out that the international community through the Security Council was quick to authorize military intervention in some disputes while preferring mediation in others.

Mideast Quartet calls for Israeli-Palestinian talks RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2011 -- The Quartet of Middle East mediators has released a statement urging Israelis and Palestinians to return to direct talks within one month.
Palestinians Celebrate, Israelis Express Concern Over UN Recognition Bid VOA 24 Sep 2011 -- Palestinians celebrated Saturday while Israelis expressed concern over Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas's request for United Nations statehood recognition.

Horn of Africa: UN urges long-term approach to end recurring food shortages UN News Centre 24 Sep 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for a long-term approach by national authorities and the international donor community to tackle the root causes of recurring drought-related food shortages in the Horn of Africa, which is facing the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
Tragedy of Somalia shames the world, Turkish leader tells UN UN News Centre 24 Sep 2011 -- The Turkish Prime Minister has called for urgent action to help Somalia alleviate its humanitarian crisis and to build peace and stability, stressing that the world cannot let the cry of the Horn of Africa nation go unheard.
Nepal tells UN of its commitment to drafting a new democratic constitution UN News Centre 24 Sep 2011 -- Nepal is committed to the drafting of a new constitution that will consolidate peace and democracy as the country moves away from the 'feudalistic and autocratic' monarchy that was abolished in 2008, Prime Minister Bauram Bhattarai told the General Assembly today.

Putin Announces Presidential Bid, With Medvedev Backing RFE/RL 24 Sep 2011 -- Former two-term Russian president and current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has ended years of speculation by accepting the nomination for a fresh presidential bid after the current president, Dmitry Medvedev, backed him at a weekend party congress.
Medvedev backs Putin for Russian president RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has proposed Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to run for president in next year's election, ending months of speculation over which man would run for the post.
Putin Announces Run For President in 2012 VOA 24 Sep 2011 -- Russia's President and Prime Minister have unveiled a plan to switch jobs next year.

Syrian Forces Kill 5 in Central Homs VOA 24 Sep 2011 -- Syrian security forces killed at least five people in the central Homs region, in the latest government crackdown on dissent.

At Least 40 Dead in Yemen Clashes VOA 24 Sep 2011 -- At least 40 people are dead Saturday after clashes between forces loyal to Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh and student protesters and military forces protecting them in the capital Sana'a. Violence escalated a day after the president unexpectedly returned to the country and called for a truce.

New Libyan, Egyptian Leaders Make UN Debut VOA 24 Sep 2011 -- The Arab Spring blew through the U.N. General Assembly hall on Saturday as Libya's interim prime minister made his debut at the podium and called on the international community to lift sanctions against his country. He was followed by Egypt's foreign minister, who hailed his people for overthrowing long-time leader Hosni Mubarak in February.

Ukraine, U.S. to sign memorandum on high enriched uranium on Sep. 26 RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2011 -- Kiev and Washington will sign on September 26 a memorandum on the high enriched uranium that Ukraine pledged to remove from its territory, the Ukrainian foreign minister said.

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