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• OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 28 Nov 2011 [PDF]
• Dempsey: NATO, Pakistan Working to Improve Relations AFPS 28 Nov 2011 -- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: NATO and Pakistani officials have been working hard to improve strained relations.
• Clark to Lead Pakistan Border Investigation AFPS 28 Nov 2011 -- The commander of U.S. Central Command has appointed an investigating officer to conduct an inquiry into the Nov. 26 deaths of Pakistani soldiers during an engagement near Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan.
• U.S. Central Command to Lead Pakistan Investigation AFPS 28 Nov 2011 -- U.S. Central Command will take the lead in investigating the Nov. 26 cross-border attack that killed Pakistani soldiers.
• White House Says Death Of Pakistan Troops A 'Tragedy' RFE/RL 28 Nov 2011 -- The White House says President Barack Obama considers the death of 24 Pakistani troops in a cross-border fight involving NATO forces "a tragedy."
• Pakistan's Military Denies Reports It Provoked Deadly NATO Airstrike VOA 28 Nov 2011 -- Pakistan's army is lashing back at media reports suggesting Saturday's deadly cross-border NATO airstrike was a response to an attack from Pakistan.
• Pakistan Denies Reports It Triggered NATO Strikes RFE/RL 28 Nov 2011 -- Pakistan has denied reports blaming Pakistani troops for triggering NATO air strikes that left 24 soldiers dead.
• Zardari rejects UAE request for change in US airbase vacation call IRNA 28 Nov 2011 -- Pakistan rejected a United Arab Emirate request to withdraw its call to the United States to vacate a key airbase following NATO attack.
• Combined Force Captures Taliban Leader AFPS 28 Nov 2011 -- A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and some suspected insurgents in the Marjah district of Afghanistan’s Helmand province.
• Dempsey Makes Case for Progress in Afghanistan AFPS 28 Nov 2011 -- The surge of American and NATO forces into Afghanistan has resulted in marked progress there, Army Gen. Martin Dempsey said.
• Allen Welcomes Latest Stage of Afghanistan Transition AFPS 28 Nov 2011 -- The International Security Assistance Force welcomes the release of the Afghan government’s list of areas intended for the second stage of security transition.
• Largest air load ever dropped during OEF lands in Eastern Afghanistan Army News 28 Nov 2011 -- With the inhospitable, mountainous terrain surrounding Forward Operating Base Curry, units have relied heavily on air assets to receive supplies.
• Afghan forces to take on security lead for Nad 'Ali UK MOD 28 Nov 2011 -- Afghanistan's own forces will take lead responsibility for delivering security in a number of new areas across the country, including the Nad 'Ali district.
• Senior UN official lauds trilateral pact to halt drug smuggling from Afghanistan UN News Centre 28 Nov 2011 -- The head of UNODC praised counter-narcotics ministers from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran on a new agreement that will increase the exchange of information to tackle drug trafficking in the region.
• Suicide Bombing Outside Iraqi Prison Kills 19 VOA 28 Nov 2011 -- Iraqi officials say a suicide bomber has exploded a vehicle outside a prison near Baghdad, killing 19 people and wounding at least 22 others.
• 19 Killed In Suicide Bombing Near Baghdad RFE/RL 28 Nov 2011 -- Iraqi officials say a suicide car bomber has killed at least 19 people and injured 24 outside a prison north of Baghdad.
• Two Guard units exit Iraq early for Thanksgiving Army News 28 Nov 2011 -- Two units of the Arkansas National Guard returned home just in time for Thanksgiving dinner with their families.

Defense Policy / Programs

• CSAF signs munitions realignment program action directive AFNS 28 Nov 2011 -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Schwartz signed the Program Action Directive Nov. 20 that details the transfer of munitions squadrons responsible for nuclear mission support from Air Force Materiel Command to Air Force Global Strike Command.
• Clinton Makes Landmark Visit to Burma This Week VOA 28 Nov 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Burma this week, the first trip there by a U.S. secretary of state in more than 50 years.
• Chairman Dismisses Notion of Military in Decline AFPS 28 Nov 2011 -- In two venues here today, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff emphatically dismissed the notion that the U.S. military is in decline.
• World Faces Strategic Inflection Point, Dempsey Says AFPS 28 Nov 2011 -- The world may be facing a strategic inflection point as important as the one facing Allied leaders in World War II, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
• Chairman Arrives in London for Consultations, Outreach AFPS 28 Nov 2011 -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived here today for meetings with senior British government officials.
• DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal Year-to-date 2012, Through October DoD 28 Nov 2011
• F-35C and EMALS Demonstrate Start of Naval Aviation's Next Century NNS 28 Nov 2011 -- The Navy demonstrated early integration of the future of naval aviation Nov. 18 when it launched F-35C test aircraft CF-3 with its new electromagnetic aircraft launch system.
• New satellite terminal training and fielding facility a 'smart' move for the Army Army News 28 Nov 2011 -- New facility for the advanced version of its protected satellite terminal has consildated production, training and fielding in one location in an effort to save millions of dollars.
• Rifleman Radio completes key operational test at NIE Army News 28 Nov 2011 -- An advanced lightweight radio that will connect troops on the front lines to the Army's tactical communications network has completed its operational test.
• Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Arrives in U.S. 7th Fleet AOR NNS 28 Nov 2011 -- The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group entered the second phase of its scheduled deployment Nov. 27, when the group crossed the international date line and entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
• USS Anzio Departs Palma de Mallorca NNS 28 Nov 2011 -- Guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio departed Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Nov. 27 after a three-day port visit.
• USNS Pathfinder Visits Mexican Port NNS 28 Nov 2011 -- Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command hosted a reception on board USNS Pathfinder in Veracruz, Mexico, Nov. 8.
• Survey Shows Growing Gap Between Civilians, Military AFPS 28 Nov 2011 -- A new report confirms a concern defense and military leaders have long recognized: There’s a growing disconnect between Americans and their military.
• Russia’s NATO envoy to visit China, Iran over missile defense RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2011 -- Russian envoy to NATO Dmitry Rogozin will visit China and Iran to discuss a U.S.-backed global missile defense network.
• Russia postpones Bulava missile test RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2011 -- The test launch of Russia's Bulava ballistic missile has been postponed until a later date.
• Russia to test launch Bulava missile on Monday RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2011 -- On Monday Russia will carry out the last test of the Bulava ballistic missile this year, a salvo launch from the Yuri Dolgoruky strategic submarine.
• China, Burma To Strengthen Military Cooperation VOA 28 Nov 2011 -- China's vice president says his country and Burma should strengthen their military ties.
• India Postpones Border Talks With China VOA 28 Nov 2011 -- A round of talks scheduled to start Monday between India and China did not take place after New Delhi postponed the dialogue.
• Rodong Sinmun on US Policy toward DPRK KCNA 28 Nov 2011 -- The U.S. policy toward the DPRK is bound to misfire as was proven by the history of the U.S.-DPRK hostile relations.
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 11/28/2011 The White House 28 Nov 2011
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, November 28, 2011 US Dept. of State 28 Nov 2011

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for November 28, 2011
• Lockheed Martin Awarded $6.7 Million Contract to Support U.S. Army Maneuver Training Lockheed Martin 28 Nov 2011 -- The U.S. Army Program Executive Office of Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) has awarded Lockheed Martin a $6.7 million contract to support live maneuver training. In addition to the base year, the program includes four one-year options.
• Increased Test Productivity Lifts Off With First Flight of Second Northrop Grumman-Built X-47B Unmanned Aircraft Northrop Grumman 28 Nov 2011 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation and the U.S. Navy will be able to increase the pace and productivity of the X-47B flight test program following the successful first flight Nov. 22 of the second air vehicle developed for the Navy's Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D) program.
• Pratt & Whitney Powers Flight of Second Northrop Grumman X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System for U.S. Navy Pratt & Whitney 28 Nov 2011 -- Pratt & Whitney’s F100-PW-220U engine and exhaust system have successfully powered the first flight of the second Northrop Grumman X-47B flight test aircraft for the U.S. Navy’s Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D) program.
• ATK Successfully Debuts New Thrust Vector Electronic Control System (TVECS) on STAR™ 48BV Motor ATK 28 Nov 2011 -- ATK announced that it successfully performed the first orbit insertion of a satellite using its new STAR™ 48BV rocket motor with an innovative vectorable nozzle.

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 28 November 2011 United Nations 28 Nov 2011
• Political accountability central to democracy, peace and prosperity – UN officials UN News Centre 28 Nov 2011 -- Top United Nations officials today stressed the importance of political accountability to promote democracy and ensure a more peaceful and prosperous world.
• Press Conference by Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria, 28 November 2011 United Nations 28 Nov 2011
• UN Panel: Syrian forces have committed crimes against humanity UN News Centre 28 Nov 2011 -- Syria’s military and security forces have committed crimes against humanity during their crackdown on protesters.
• UN Commission: Syrian Forces Committed 'Crimes Against Humanity' VOA 28 Nov 2011 -- A UN commission investigating allegations of rights violations in Syria says Syrian forces committed crimes against humanity.
• UN Report: Syria Committed Crimes Against Humanity RFE/RL 28 Nov 2011 -- A UN commission says that Syrian troops and security forces have committed "crimes against humanity" including murder, torture, and rape.
• Syria welcomes Russia as intermediary in reconciliation talks RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2011 -- Syria is ready to accept Russia’s role as intermediary in the settlement of the current political crisis in the country.
• Welcoming accord in Yemen, Security Council urges timely implementation UN News Centre 28 Nov 2011 -- The Security Council welcomed the new political agreement in Yemen and the mechanism outlining how it can be implemented.
• UN official urges greater support for Palestinian refugees UN News Centre 28 Nov 2011 -- The head of the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees urged the international community to strengthen support for the refugees.
• Somalia: UN strongly condemns seizure of aid agency assets by insurgent group UN News Centre 28 Nov 2011 -- Senior UN officials voiced grave concern over the seizure by members of Somalia’s Al-Shabaab insurgent group of property to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the country’s south.
• SOMALIA: Al-Shabab ban on agencies threatens aid IRIN 28 Nov 2011 -- The main Islamist insurgent group in Somalia has banned 16 aid agencies, including several UN bodies, from operating in areas under its control.
• Darfur Envoy: Sudan Rebels Increasing 'Rhetoric of War' VOA 28 Nov 2011 -- The head of the joint UN/AU mission in Darfur says the formation of a new rebel alliance is threatening prospects for peace in Sudan.
• Sudan Blocks South Sudan Oil Exports VOA 28 Nov 2011 -- The Sudanese government has blocked oil exports from newly independent South Sudan, citing a transit fee dispute.
• UN: Pressing task for Libya is consolidation of security UN News Centre 28 Nov 2011 -- Libya’s interim Government faces a number of challenges as it seeks to move past the recent conflict and decades of dictatorship.
• Two KFOR Soldiers Wounded In Kosovo RFE/RL 28 Nov 2011 -- The NATO-led force in Kosovo says two of its soldiers have been wounded by gunfire in clashes with Serb demonstrators in north Kosovo.
• Religious leaders urge removal of Nagorny Karabakh snipers RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2011 -- Three religious leaders signed a declaration on the peaceful settlement of the Nagorny Karabakh conflict.
• Surprise Leader In South Ossetian Presidential Runoff RFE/RL 28 Nov 2011 -- The Supreme Court of South Ossetia has ordered the region's Central Election Commission to refrain from releasing official results of the second round of the region's election to choose a de facto president.
• Two candidates claim victory at S. Ossetia’s presidential elections RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2011 -- With official results of South Ossetia’s November 27 runoff presidential election yet to be announced, the two participants of the race on Monday both claimed victory.

News Reports

• Statements by President Obama, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso after meeting The White House 28 Nov 2011
• Joint Statement: US-EU Summit The White House 28 Nov 2011
• Press Briefing Conference Call on the Vice President's Trip to Turkey and Greece The White House 28 Nov 2011
• At White House Meeting, Obama Expected To Press EU Officials Over Debt Crisis RFE/RL 28 Nov 2011 -- The eurozone debt crisis tops the agenda as U.S. President Barack Obama prepares to host a European Union delegation for talks at the White House.
• Obama to push for Jackson-Vanik cancellation in 2012 RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2011 -- The Obama administration will make cancellation of the Cold War-era Jackson-Vanik amendment, which imposes restrictions on Russian-U.S. trade, a priority in 2012.
• Voting Continues in Egypt's Landmark Elections VOA 28 Nov 2011 -- Egyptians lined up for hours Monday to take part in the nation's first post-revolution parliamentary elections.
• Morocco: Ban welcomes peaceful conduct of legislative elections UN News Centre 28 Nov 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban commended the peaceful staging of legislative elections in Morocco.
• Kuwait cabinet resigns RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2011 -- The Kuwaiti government resigned en bloc as the opposition pushed for the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad al-Ahmad al-Sabah on corruption charges.
• Deputy Isfahan Gov. denies news on speaking of heavy sound in city IRNA 28 Nov 2011 -- Deputy Governor of Isfahan denied news broadcasted on some news lines on spread of a heavy sound in city.
• Contradictory Reports Of An Apparent Blast In Isfahan RFE/RL 28 Nov 2011 -- The sound of an explosion was reportedly heard in the Iranian city of Isfahan on November 28.
• Iran to display nuclear industry achievements soon IRNA 28 Nov 2011 -- Iran will display the capabilities of its nuclear industries in an exhibition here in central country.
• Iran calls Saudi FM remarks "astonishing" ISNA 28 Nov 2011 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast called remarks of Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister "astonishing."
• UN: DPRK must act now to end human rights violations UN News Centre 28 Nov 2011 -- An independent United Nations expert urged the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to begin carrying out steps to end human rights violations.
• Tense Election Day in Eastern Congo VOA 28 Nov 2011 -- Polling stations were packed Monday in one of the most troubled provinces of the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Congolese Vote Marred by Violence, Allegations of Fraud VOA 28 Nov 2011 -- Voting in the Democratic Republic of Congo was marred by violence Monday, allegations of fraud, and failures to deliver ballots.
• Voting in DR Congo elections relatively peaceful so far, UN says UN News Centre 28 Nov 2011 -- Millions of Congolese went to the polls to cast their votes in presidential and parliamentary elections.
• Gunmen Attack Polling Station in Democratic Republic of Congo VOA 28 Nov 2011 -- Voting is under way in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where people are choosing a president and 500 members of the national assembly.
• Former Nigerian Leader Pays Tribute to Late Secessionist Ojukwu VOA 28 Nov 2011 -- Former Nigerian head of state General Yakubo Gowon has expressed sadness over the death of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.
• Land degradation and water shortages threaten global food production – UN UN News Centre 28 Nov 2011 -- Global food production is being undermined by land degradation and shortages of farmland and water resources.
• Ukraine’s president orders ‘European custody standards’ for Tymoshenko RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2011 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych ordered that conditions for jailed ex-prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko be maintained “at a European level.”