26 February 2012 Military News

Afghanistan Hunts for Suspect in Kabul Killings, Karzai Calls for Calm VOA 26 Feb 2012 -- Afghan authorities are looking for an Afghan intelligence official they believe may be responsible for shooting dead two U.S. officers inside a heavily guarded command center at the Interior Ministry in Kabul.
Karzai Calls For Calm Amid Ongoing Unrest RFE/RL 26 Feb 2012 -- Reports from northern Afghanistan say at least one protester was killed and seven U.S. soldiers were wounded in a sixth day of anti-American protests.
International Military Personnel Recalled from Afghan Ministries VOA 26 Feb 2012 -- All international military personnel working in Afghan government offices were recalled after a gunman killed two American military advisers Saturday inside the heavily guarded Ministry of Interior.
Germany pulls advisors out of Kabul over anti-US protests IRNA 26 Feb 2012 -- Germany withdrew its advisors from Kabul-based Afghan ministries in the wake of deadly anti-US protests over the desecration of the Holy Quran.
Task Force Leatherneck transfers to 1st Marine Division USMC News 26 Feb 2012 -- The 2nd Marine Division (Forward) transferred authority of Task Force Leatherneck to 1st Marine Division (Forward) during a brief ceremony, here, Feb. 25.

Pakistani forces kill six militants IRNA 26 Feb 2012 -- Pakistani forces used helicopters to bomb hideouts of militants on Sunday and killed six militants in Khyber tribal region.

USS McFaul Heads to the Arabian Sea NNS 26 Feb 2012 -- The USS McFaul departed Naval Station Norfolk today on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Arabian Sea to participate in counter-piracy operations.

Defense Ministry denies report of German submarine sale to Taiwan CNA 26 Feb 2012 -- The Ministry of National Defense said it is still seeking to acquire submarines from the US.

Defense minister: Iran backs Lebanese army IRNA 26 Feb 2012 -- Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said that supporting the Lebanese army is among Iran’s strategies as the country should have a powerful army to defend its territorial integrity.
Vahidi says boosting Lebanese army is Iran's strategy ISNA 26 Feb 2012 -- Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said boosting Lebanese army is one of Iran's strategic policies.

Secretary Clinton Interview With Elise Labott of CNN US Dept. of State 26 Feb 2012
Secretary Clinton Interview With Michele Kelemen of NPR US Dept. of State 26 Feb 2012
Secretary Clinton Interview With Samira Sitail of 2M US Dept. of State 26 Feb 2012

Secretary Clinton Interview With Wyatt Andrews of CBS US Dept. of State 26 Feb 2012
Secretary Clinton Interview With Kim Ghattas of BBC US Dept. of State 26 Feb 2012
Syrians Vote on New Constitution as Death Toll Mounts VOA 26 Feb 2012 -- The Syrian government held a referendum on a new constitution, as it continued a military offensive that has left scores of people dead.
Syrian Government Holds Referendum Amid Unrest RFE/RL 26 Feb 2012 -- The Syrian government is holding a national referendum on a new constitution, as nearly 11 months of violent unrest continues without an end in sight.
Damascus: Boycotted Constitution Vote Valid RIA Novosti 26 Feb 2012 -- Syrian authorities declared the referendum on the new draft constitution on Sunday valid despite an opposition boycott.
Syria Holds Referendum on New Constitution Amid Violence RIA Novosti 26 Feb 2012 -- Syria will hold a national referendum on a new draft constitution which is seen by authorities as part of a solution to the current political crisis in the country.

Three People Killed, 38 Wounded In Nigeria Suicide Car Bombing VOA 26 Feb 2012 -- A suicide car bombing outside a major church in central Nigeria Sunday killed at least three people and wounded more than three dozen others.

Azerbaijanis And Turks Mark Anniversary Of Karabakh War RFE/RL 26 Feb 2012 -- Some 50,000 Azerbaijanis marched through Baku on February 26 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the country's war with Armenian forces over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Israel: Iran to Top Agenda at White House Summit VOA 26 Feb 2012 -- Israel’s leader is gearing up for a visit to Washington amid growing tensions with Iran.
Iran Denies Greece 500,000 Barrels of Oil Shipment RIA Novosti 26 Feb 2012 -- Iran has refused to supply 500,000 barrels of oil to Greece in response to the European Union’s sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
1000 MW nuclear power to join Iran's national grid soon ISNA 26 Feb 2012 -- The Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Abbasi said 1000 MW electricity generated from nuclear power plant would join the national grid in coming months.

Reports: Egypt Court Adjourns Trial Over Foreign NGO Funding RFE/RL 26 Feb 2012 -- Reports say that an Egyptian court on has adjourned the trial of pro-democracy activists accused of illegally receiving funds from abroad.
Trial of Democracy Activists Opens in Egypt VOA 26 Feb 2012 -- An Egyptian court has opened the trial of 16 Americans and 27 other employees of foreign non-profit groups, in a case that has threatened ties between Cairo and Washington and $1.3 billion in annual U.S. military assistance.
Islamist Parties Dominate Egypt’s Upper House RIA Novosti 26 Feb 2012 -- Egypt’s Islamist parties have won the majority of seats the upper house of parliament, the Shura Council, the country’s election authorities said.

Senegal’s Ruling Party Pleased with Peaceful Election VOA 26 Feb 2012 -- A spokesman for Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade’s re-election campaign said the ruling party is satisfied with the peaceful conduct of Sunday’s presidential election.
Vote Counting Underway in Senegal VOA 26 Feb 2012 -- Vote counting is underway in Senegal. Despite a calm day of polling on Sunday, the country continues to brace for potential unrest after results are announced.

Côte d'Ivoire: UN envoy voices satisfaction with conduct of by-elections UN News Centre 26 Feb 2012 -- The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Côte d'Ivoire voiced his satisfaction with the conduct of the legislative by-elections in the country.

Georgian President Demands To Know Opponents' Stand On Russia RFE/RL 26 Feb 2012 -- Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has challenged his political opponents to disclose their views on relations with Russia.

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