13 November 2011 Military News

Lancer Brigade opens road, builds friendships Army News 13 Nov 2011 -- The 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, coordinated a mock opening of the Sorkh Kotal Mezre Pass at the National Training Center Nov. 12, in an exercise .

Pakistan reports huntdown for militants after five agents killed IRNA 13 Nov 2011 -- Pakistani security forces Sunday launched hunt for suspected militants of a banned group, behind the killing of five itelligence officials in eastern Punjab province.

Medvedev says Russia, U.S. to continue consultations on missile defense RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2011 -- Moscow and Washington's positions on the U.S. plans concerning the European missile shield still differ greatly and bilateral consultations on this issue will continue, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said.

India set to buy 59 more Russian helicopters in $1 bln deal RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2011 -- India is close to finalizing a second contract with Russia for another 59 Mi-17V-5 tactical transport helicopters after the phased delivery of the first 80 of these choppers began this fall, The Times of India reported on Sunday.

Iran, Iraq review expansion of military cooperation IRNA 13 Nov 2011 -- Visiting Iraqi Chief of Staff, General Babakir Zebari conferred on Sunday with the commander of the IRGC Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour on expansion of military cooperation.

Kim Jong Il Inspects Combined Food Processing Factory under KPA Unit 534 KCNA 13 Nov 2011 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Il inspected the Combined Food Progressing Factory.

Joint Strike Fighter Can Carry Raytheon Joint Standoff Weapon Internally Raytheon 13 Nov 2011 -- Raytheon Company has completed a fit check of the Joint Standoff Weapon in the internal carriage bay of the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
Raytheon Develops Wireless Integration For Combat-Proven Enhanced Paveway™ Raytheon 13 Nov 2011 -- Raytheon Company completed testing and development of a new wireless method of integrating its combat-proven Enhanced Paveway precision-guided bomb on aircraft.

British Aid Workers Retreat From Violence in South Sudan VOA 13 Nov 2011 -- A British aid agency has withdrawn nearly two dozen workers from the Upper Nile area of South Sudan following several days of increased violence.

Syrians Attack Foreign Embassies Over Arab League Suspension RFE/RL 13 Nov 2011 -- Turkey said it would evacuate the families of its diplomats in Syria after its missions there were stormed by supporters of President Bashar al-Assad.
Syria calls for emergency summit after Arab League suspension RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2011 -- Damascus has called for an urgent summit of the Arab League, a day after the body voted to suspend Syria's membership over its continuing crackdown against anti-government protesters.
Russia to honor Syria arms contracts RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2011 -- Russia will honor all arms contacts with Syria despite continuing violence against anti-government protesters in the country, a senior military official said on Sunday.
Mass protests erupt across Syria after Arab League's membership ban RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2011 -- Mass protests erupted in major Syrian cities against the Arab League's decision on Saturday to suspend the country's membership in the organization.
Assad Supporters Protest Arab League Vote VOA 13 Nov 2011 -- Supporters of Syria's government are rallying in major cities in a second day of protests against an Arab League decision to suspend Syria's membership, while Syria has called for an emergency meeting of the regional organization.

Salehi: IAEA not responsible for member states' missile activities IRNA 13 Nov 2011 -- Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said here Sunday that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is responsible to supervise member states' nuclear activities and overseeing missile activities is not within its authority.
IAEA no longer objective on Iran: Salehi IRNA 13 Nov 2011 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi strongly criticized the latest report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on his country's nuclear program, accusing the UN watchdog of having abandoned objectivity on the issue.
Iran ready for cooperation with Russia on peace and security: FM ISNA 13 Nov 2011 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said Iran is ready for all-out cooperation to maintain peace and security in region with Russia.
Iran to change its way of cooperation with IAEA: Larijani ISNA 13 Nov 2011 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Iran would change the way of its cooperation with IAEA.
Obama Says Will Work With Russia On Response To Iran Nuke Report RFE/RL 13 Nov 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says he and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev have agreed to devise 'a common response' to new allegations that Iran has been covertly trying to build a nuclear bomb.
Israel Demands Tougher Action on Iran's Nuclear Program VOA 13 Nov 2011 -- Israel is demanding tougher international action on Iran's nuclear program, following new revelations by the U.N. nuclear watchdog.

Tajik Court Jails 28 People For 'Supporting Terrorist Group' RFE/RL 13 Nov 2011 -- Tajikistan's Supreme Court has sentenced 28 people to jail - including seven life sentences - for 'supporting a terrorist group,' RFE/RL's Tajik Service reports.
Bahrain: Alleged Terror Cell had Contact with Iran VOA 13 Nov 2011 -- Authorities in Bahrain said Sunday five alleged members of a terrorist cell had contact with Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards and were planning attacks against high profile sites in the Arab kingdom.

Technocrat Mario Monti to form new Italy government RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2011 -- Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has asked technocrat Mario Monti to form a new government, following the resignation of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Mario Monti to Lead Italy's New Government VOA 13 Nov 2011 -- Italian Prime Minister-designate Mario Monti, a former top EU commissioner, has been asked by the country's president to form a new government. The move comes a day after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's resignation, following international financial concerns about the Italian economy.

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