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• US terror drone kills two in Yemen Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- Two people have been killed and three others injured in a US assassination drone strike in eastern Yemen.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Remarks by Secretary Hagel at Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, Israel DoD 21 Apr 201 3-- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
• Hagel: United States Committed to Israel's Security AFPS 21 Apr 2013 -- Israel is Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's first stop during his inaugural trip to the Middle East this week, a visit he said will let the people of Israel know the United States is committed to their security.
• Media Availability with Secretary Hagel Enroute to Israel DoD 21 Apr 2013 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
• Dempsey Visits South Korea, China on Weeklong Asia Trip AFPS 21 Apr 2013 -- Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in South Korea today for meetings with senior U.S. and South Korean commanders. Hours later the chairman was airborne again, heading for a weeklong series of engagements in China and Japan.
• Spain approves deployment of US Marines Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- Spain has authorized the temporary deployment of US Marine forces to an airbase in the southwestern city of Moron de la Frontera, Seville Province.
• Hagel: US-Israel Weapons Deal a 'Clear Signal' to Iran VOA 21 Apr 2013 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says a major U.S. arms deal with Israel sends a 'very clear signal' to Iran that military action could be used to stop Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
• Israel seeks Turkish airbase for attack on Iran: Report Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- A recent report says the visit by Israeli National Security Council Head Yaakov Amidror to Turkey is aimed at securing an airbase in Iran's neighbor to pave the way for a military attack against the Islamic Republic.
• Two killed in F-5 fighter jet crash in western Iran Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- An F-5 fighter jet crashes after hitting mountains near the western Iranian city of Abdanan, in Ilam province, killing both crew members.
• IRGC increases deterrence power in PG Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the country has increased its deterrence power to maintain peace and security in the Persian Gulf region.
• Iranian F-5 Fighter Jet Crashes in West Iran, 2 Pilots Killed RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2013 -- An Iranian US-made fighter jet F-5 has crashed in western Iran, killing two pilots, Mehr news agency reported on Sunday.
• Russian Pacific Ocean fleet harbors at Iran's southern port IRNA 21 Apr 2013 -- A group of Russian Navy warships have harbored at Iran's port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormuzgan Province after a long journey from Pacific Ocean, it was reported Sunday.
• Russian Navy warships dock in southern Iran Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- A group of Russian Navy warships has docked at the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas after a long journey from the Pacific Ocean.
• Russian Military Chief Arrives in Nicaragua to Develop Ties RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2013 -- Russia's General Staff chief Col. Gen. Valery Gerasimov has arrived in Nicaragua for high-level talks with the Central American state's leadership, the Russian Defense Ministry's spokesman said on Sunday.
• Saudi king names new deputy defense minister Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- Saudi Arabia's king has dismissed Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khaled bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz over his alleged dispute with the crown prince.
• Press Availability in Istanbul, Turkey US Dept. of State 21 Apr 2013

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Other Conflicts

• Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and Syrian Opposition Coalition President Moaz al-Khatib US Dept. of State 21 Apr 2013
• UK FM: 'EU to discuss easing Syria arms ban' Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- British Foreign Secretary William Hague says the European Union will examine easing an arms embargo on Syrian anti-government militants in the coming weeks.
• Assad: Army enjoys people's support Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says situation in the country is improving as army enjoys people's support in the fight against terrorism.
• U.S. To Give Syrian Rebels Extra $123 Million RFE/RL 21 Apr 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has declared that the United States will provide opposition forces in Syria with an additional $123 million in nonlethal assistance.
• Syria Rebels Urge Air Strikes on Assad Missiles RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2013 -- Syria's opposition has asked its foreign supporters to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for "surgical strikes" on missile positions of Syrian government forces.
• Kerry: 11 Nations to Direct Syria Aid Through Rebel General VOA 21 Apr 2013 -- The U.S. secretary of state, wrapping up his visit to Istanbul, says an important breakthrough has been achieved among countries supporting the Syrian opposition.
• Paramilitaries mutiny in Sudan's Darfur: Interior Ministry Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- Sudan's Interior Ministry says paramilitary forces in the African country's Darfur region have mutinied as security in the troubled area is worsening.
• Kerry Urges Turkey PM To Delay Gaza Visit RFE/RL 21 Apr 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has urged Turkey's Prime Minister to delay a visit to the Gaza Strip, as he pushes for improved Israeli-Turkish ties.
• Visiting region, top political official assures Central African leader of UN engagement UN News Centre 21 Apr 2013 -- Meeting in Douala, Cameroon with the Prime Minister of the Central African Republic (CAR), the United Nations' political chief has affirmed the world Organization's continued support for transitional political agreements and humanitarian efforts in the embattled country.
• Nigeria Boko Haram Commission in Dialogue to End Violence VOA 21 Apr 2013 -- A leading member of Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's Boko Haram Committee has expressed confidence the panel will come up with recommendations to help resolve Nigeria's internal security crisis.
• Coast guard continuing operations in disputed waters: official CNA 21 Apr 2013 -- Taiwan's coast guard will continue to safeguard the rights of Taiwanese vessels in waters near the disputed Diaoyutai Islands, an official said recently after the country sealed a fishing pact with Japan.

News Reports

• Iran favors shortcut solution to nuclear issue: Deputy FM Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- An Iranian deputy foreign minister says the Islamic Republic favors a "shortcut" solution to its long-drawn-out nuclear issue.
• Iran's ex-Health Minister Lankarani to run for president Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- Iran's former Health Minister Kamran Baqeri Lankarani has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election.
• Iran presidential hopefuls elaborate on policies, plans Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- As the political atmosphere is heating up in Iran ahead of the 11th presidential election, hopefuls elaborate on their policies and plans.
• 'Bomb attack kills 9, injures 20 in Iraq' Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- At least nine people have been killed and around 20 others injured in a bombing at a popular restaurant in central Iraq, security officials say.
• Saudi sends more tanks, arms to Bahrain Iran Press TV 21 Apr 2013 -- Saudi Arabia has sent more tanks and weapons for its troops in Bahrain during the Formula One Grand Prix auto race in Manama.
• Father Of Boston Bombing Suspects Seeks 'Justice' RFE/RL 21 Apr 2013 -- The father of Boston Marathon bombing suspects Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev insists he wants come to the United States to seek justice for his sons who he claims are victims of a 'clear setup.'
• Boston Suspect Cannot Speak, Delaying Questioning RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2013 -- The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bomb attacks cannot speak due to his injuries and investigators are so far unable to question him, officials said, amid reports he could be charged formally in his hospital bed as early as Sunday.
• Police: Boston Suspects Likely Planned Other Attacks VOA 21 Apr 2013 -- The surviving suspect in last week's Boston marathon bombing remains hospitalized and unable to speak. A law enforcement official says other attacks might have been carried out had Dzhokhar Tsarnaev not been apprehended and his brother Tamerlan not been killed.
• Russia's Progress Cargo Spacecraft 'Buried' in Pacific RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2013 -- The Progress M-17M cargo spacecraft, which undocked from the International Space Station on April 15, was 'buried' in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, Russia's Mission Control said.