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• Bonhomme Richard ARG Participates in Beach Assault Exercise NNS 16 Feb 2013 -- The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), comprised of USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and USS Germantown (LSD 42), participated in a simulated beach assault, part of the annual multinational combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold, Feb. 14.
• MSRON 12 CO, CMC Relieved NNS 16 Feb 2013 -- Commander, Coastal Riverine Group (CRG) 2, Capt. James Hamblet, relieved Capt. David Hunter of his duties Feb. 15 as commanding officer Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 12 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, a result of mismanagement of personnel matters and unprofessional behavior.
• Taiwan to expand missile deployment to counter China's navy CNA 16 Feb 2013 -- Faced with the growing power of China's navy, the deployment of Taiwan's self-developed Hsiung Feng III missiles will be expanded to its Lafayette-class and Knox-class frigates.
• Deputy Prime Minister Backs New Space Defense System RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2013 -- Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin on Saturday backed calls to establish a new system to identify and neutralize threats in space.

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• Red Cross: Syria 'Catastrophic' RFE/RL 16 Feb 2013 -- The Red Cross says the humanitarian situation in Syria is now "catastrophic."
• Finnish Customs Seizes Syria-Bound Tank Parts RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2013 -- Finnish authorities are investigating a suspected attempt to deliver tank parts from Russia to Syria in breach of EU regulations, the Finnish Customs said on Friday.

News Reports

• Supreme Leader urges elimination of nuclear arms IRNA 16 Feb 2013 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said here on Saturday that Iran believes nuclear arms should be eliminated.
• Supreme challenges US logic in conduct with world nations IRNA 16 Feb 2013 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday challenged US logic in conduct with the world nations, saying that Washington fabricates accusations against Iran, ushers in international sanctions to put pressure on Iran and then calls for direct talks.
• Powerful blast claims 55 lives in SW Pakistan IRNA 16 Feb 2013 -- At least 55 people were killed and more than 200 injured when a large explosion shook Quetta, the capital of south western Balochistan province on Saturday, police officials said.
• Meteorite Fireball Slams Into Russia, 1,000 Hurt RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2013 -- A flaming meteorite streaked across the sky and slammed into central Russia on Friday with a massive boom that blew out windows and damaged thousands of buildings around the city of Chelyabinsk, injuring more than 1,000 people in the area, officials said.