27 May 2013 Military News

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Separate bomb blasts target two Afghan officials PressTV 27 May 2013 -- At least two local officials have come under attack in separate bomb explosions in the troubled southeastern and northern parts of Afghanistan.

Defense Policy / Programs

Remarks by the President Commemorating Memorial Day The White House 27 May 2013
Obama Honors US War Dead on Memorial Day VOA 27 May 2013 -- Americans are pausing Monday to honor the country's war dead, as the United States observes its annual Memorial Day.
Memorial Day Observance DoD 27 May 2013
In Memorial Day Message, Hagel Honors Sacrifices AFPS 27 May 2013 -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel honored those who have given their lives in the nation’s defense and those who serve today.
Dempsey: Service Members’ Courage Renews Nation’s Strength AFPS 27 May 2013 -- The sacrifices of the men and women who have served the United States in uniform are the source of the nation’s strength, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

EODMU 11 Participates in Mine-Pouncing Training Exercise NNS 27 May 2013 -- Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 participated in a mine pouncing training exercise in the Indian Ocean May 26.

Russia-Led Security Group Backs Syria Conference Plan RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- The foreign ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization has backed a Russian-US initiative to hold an international peace conference for Syria.
Defense Industry to Get $8.5 Bln State Guarantees RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- The Russian government will provide 265 billion rubles ($8.5 billion) in state guarantees to defense industry enterprises this year.
Russia’s Aerospace Forces Hold Snap Alert Drill RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- Russia's Defense Minister ordered a snap combat readiness check of the nation's Aerospace Defense and long range and military transport aviation units.
Russia to Deploy 4 New Arctic Warships by 2020 RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- The coast guard division of Russia’s Federal Security Service will deploy four new warships to protect the nation's Arctic zone by 2020.
Kalashnikov, Inventor Of AK-47, Hospitalized RFE/RL 27 May 2013 -- Mikhail Kalashnikov, the 93-year-old inventor of the world's most-used assault rifle - AK-47, has been hospitalized.

Joint press point with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and the Prime Minister of Libya, Mr. Ali Zeidan - Opening remarks by the Secretary General NATO 27 May 2013
Baltic States Prepare for International Saber Strike Exercise RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are preparing to take part in a large-scale international exercise, Saber Strike, to take place in early June.

Saudi King Names Son to Run New Ministry VOA 27 May 2013 -- Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah named his son to head a new National Guard ministry, strengthening the force's role in the kingdom as the ruling family grapples with the transfer of power towards a younger generation.

Iranian Navy Ships To Stop At Russian Port RFE/RL 27 May 2013 -- Russia’s Navy says ships from the Iranian Navy will make a stop this summer at the port of Astrakhan, the naval base of Russia's Caspian Sea fleet.

African Union to Establish Emergency Military Force VOA 27 May 2013 -- The African Union says it will establish an emergency military force to deal with conflicts and rebellions on the continent.

US Lifts Belarusian Arms Exporter Sanctions RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- The US State Department has lifted sanctions against Belarusian arms exporter Beltechexport.

Kim Jong Un Visits Fishery Station under KPA Unit KCNA 27 May 2013 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Un provided field guidance to the August 25 Fishery Station under KPA Unit 313.

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

Envoy Says Russia Will Send Defense Missiles to Syria VOA 27 May 2013 -- A top Russian diplomat says Moscow will provide Syria advanced air missiles to deter any foreign intervention in the country.
Syria Fighting Rages, More Chemical Attacks Reported VOA 27 May 2013 -- Heavy fighting raged around the strategic Syrian border town of Qusair and the capital Damascus.
UN rights chief urges end to 'intolerable' suffering in Syria UN News Centre 27 May 2013 -- The United Nations human rights chief urged the international community to stop the escalating bloodshed and suffering in Syria.
UN Rights Chief: Syrians Suffering From War VOA 27 May 2013 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, said the international community has failed to protect the victims of Syria’s civil war.
US Senator McCain Enters Syria to Meet Rebels VOA 27 May 2013 -- Influential U.S. Senator John McCain has made an unannounced visit to Syria to meet with rebels fighting a two-year conflict to oust President Bashar al-Assad.
Syria Refuses to Dance to US Tune, War Goes On - Ambassador RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- The Syrian conflict that has torn the country apart for more than two years now continues because Damascus refuses to succumb to US threats.
Secretary Kerry Remarks With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov After Their Meeting US Dept. of State 27 May 2013
Kerry, Lavrov Committed to Organizing Syria Peace Talks VOA 27 May 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov say they are committed to organizing talks on a transitional government to end Syria's civil war.
US, Russia Discuss Peace Plan for Syria VOA 27 May 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart are meeting in Paris to try to accelerate peace efforts for Syria.
Kerry, Lavrov Meeting On Syria RFE/RL 27 May 2013 -- The U.S. and Russian foreign ministers, John Kerry and Sergei Lavrov, are meeting with their French counterpart in Paris to discuss the prospects for a Syrian peace conference.
Lavrov, Kerry to Discus Syria Conference in Paris RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Paris to discuss preparations for the upcoming international conference on Syria.
EU Ministers Debating Arms To Syrian Rebels RFE/RL 27 May 2013 -- European Union foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the possibility of providing arms to Syrian rebels.
Hague: UK govt. ready to go it alone on arming terrorists in Syria PressTV 27 May 2013 -- The British Foreign Secretary has hinted that the UK government was ready to go it alone as long as the issue of arming foreign-backed terrorists in Syria is concerned.
EU foreign ministers divided on easing Syria arms embargo PressTV 27 May 2013 -- The European Union has remained divided on whether to ease an embargo against Syria to arm militants fighting against the government of President Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian Opposition Shake-Up Falters Ahead of Conference VOA 27 May 2013 -- A crisis in Syria's opposition deepened when liberals were offered only token representation, undermining international efforts to lend the Islamist-dominated alliance greater support.
Syria opposition groups divided over Geneva 2 conference PressTV 27 May 2013 -- Divisions are growing among Syria opposition groups over participation in the forthcoming international conference in Geneva which aims to end the conflict in the Arab country.
China to Take Part in International Conference on Syria RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- China plans to take part in the upcoming international conference on Syria proposed earlier by Russia and the United States, Hong Lei, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said.
Over 40 states to attend Syria conference in Tehran: Official PressTV 27 May 2013 -- An Iranian deputy foreign minister says more than 40 countries are expected to participate in the upcoming Friends of Syria Conference in Tehran.
Jordan, Israel working as one over Syria PressTV 27 May 2013 -- Jordan has allowed the Israeli regime to fly its drones over the Jordanian airspace in order to monitor the situation in Syria.
Syria ‘Serious Threat’ to Middle East - Tunisian PM RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- The situation in Syria poses a serious threat to the entire Middle East region, Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh said.

Nigerian Military Says It Foiled 'Extensive Terrorist Operation' VOA 27 May 2013 -- The Nigerian military says it has killed three insurgents and captured 25 while foiling what it calls an "extensive terrorist operation" in the northeastern city of Maiduguri.

Seleka fighters kill 25 villagers in Central African Republic PressTV 27 May 2013-- Elements of the Seleka rebel alliance have attacked a number of villages in the western part of the Central African Republic, killing at least 25 people.

After AU Summit Talks, Sudan Peace Still Elusive VOA 27 May 2013 -- Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Monday threatened to close a pipeline that carries oil from South Sudan to export terminals in Sudan.
South Sudan’s humanitarian crises overshadow development needs IRIN 27 May 2013 -- A 2005 deal to end decades of civil war in southern Sudan led many to hope that chumanitarian relief would gradually give way to the peace dividend of development aid and economic growth.

Displacement, trauma in northern Yemen IRIN 27 May 2013 -- Travelling through northern Yemen, the scars of a decade of internal conflict abound - bullet-pocked store fronts, bombed out homes, abandoned villages.

South Korea urges North to show sincerity in talks PressTV 27 May 2013 -- South Korean FM Yun Byung-Se says Pyongyang should first show signs of sincerity to resume six-party talks.
North Korea Condemns US Ballistic Missile Test RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- North Korea condemned on Sunday the US recent ballistic missile test, slamming it as “military provocation.”

Strike when necessary in South China Sea CNA 27 May 2013 -- China should hit out when necessary to resolve rows over some shoals in the South China Sea that are unlawfully occupied by other countries.
Taiwan concerned over Japan right-wing activity near Diaoyutais CNA 27 May 2013 -- Taiwan's foreign ministry expressed serious concern over the intrusion of members of Japanese right-wing groups into Taiwan's territorial waters around the Diaoyutai islands.

Philippine vessel violated international law in shooting CNA 27 May 2013 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that a Philippine government vessel that sprayed bullets at a Taiwanese fishing boat on May 9 has violated international laws.
Fisherman not under influence when shot: Taiwan CNA 27 May 2013 -- A Ministry of Justice official rejected a suggestion that a fisherman killed by Philippine maritime patrol personnel earlier this month had been under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Bomb attacks in Iraqi capital kill 70, injure dozens PressTV 27 May 2013 -- At least 70 people have been killed and dozens more injured in 11 bomb attacks that rocked the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad.
Bombs in Baghdad Kill 66 VOA 27 May 2013 -- Car bombs have exploded across the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, killing at least 66 people.
At Least 33 Killed In Iraq Bombings RFE/RL 27 May 2013 -- A wave of deadly bombings has hit predominantly Shi'ite neighborhoods of Baghdad, the latest attacks in a monthlong surge of violence across Iraq.

Kerry in Jordan for Mideast Peace Talks VOA 27 May 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Israeli and Palestinian officials in Jordan Monday, before traveling to France for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on ending Syria's civil war.
Rocket Fired towards Israel from Southern Lebanon RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- A rocket was fired towards Israel from the territory of southern Lebanon early.
Israel settlements in West Bank grew to 1,977 acres in 2012 PressTV 27 May 2013 -- Newly released figures show Israel has confiscated 1,977 acres of the Palestinian lands in the occupied West Bank for its settlement activity during 2012.

Remarks to the Press by Vice President Biden and Colombian President Santos, Bogota, Colombia The White House 27 May 2013
Biden Praises Colombian Peace Talks with FARC VOA 27 May 2013 -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is praising developments in peace negotiations between Colombia's government and FARC rebels.

Azerbaijani Soldier Shot Dead Near Nagorno-Karabakh Border RFE/RL 27 May 2013 -- Azerbaijan says one of its soldiers has been shot dead near the border of the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Georgia Protests S. Ossetia Border Delimitation RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- Georgia cried foul on Monday over the disputed region of South Ossetia setting up a barbed wire fence along its border.

EU Welcomes Consent To Normalize Serbia-Kosovo Ties RFE/RL 27 May 2013 -- The European Union has welcomed the consent of Serbia and Kosovo to adopt a plan implementing a normalization agreement signed last month.
Serbian Govt. Approves Plan to Improve Relations with Kosovo RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- The government of Serbia has approved a plan to improve relations with Kosovo in line with the April 19 agreement.

News Reports

China President Says Relations with US at Critical Juncture VOA 27 May 2013 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping says Beijing's relationship with Washington is at a "critical juncture" to build on past successes and open up new dimensions for the future.

Supreme Leader heralds epic the nation will create in presidential election IRNA 27 May 2013 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said that the great Iranian people will create another epic in the presidential election.
Voter turnout to deal blow to Iran enemy: Leader PressTV 27 May 2013 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says American officials will once again fail in their attempts to discourage public participation in Iran's upcoming elections.
Gharazi says will see election bid to end PressTV 27 May 2013 -- Presidential candidate Mohammad Gharazi has ruled out the possibility of stepping aside in favor of others, saying he will see the race to the end.

Burma's Suu Kyi Denounces 2-Child Limit on Muslims VOA 27 May 2013 -- Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has condemned a policy by authorities in the country's west that revives a two-child limit on Muslim Rohingya families.
Japan Becoming Major Economic Force in Burma VOA 27 May 2013 -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has forgiven billions of dollars of Burmese debt and promised new aid.

Japan's Mayor Denies He Meant to Excuse Wartime Brothels VOA 27 May 2013 -- Outspoken Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto is seeking to quell an international furor.

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah clinically dead: Report says PressTV 27 May 2013 -- Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz is reported to be clinically dead as the monarch is not recently seen in the public.

Kuwait Court Scraps Opposition Politician's 5-year Jail Term VOA 27 May 2013 -- A Kuwaiti appeals court on Monday overturned a five-year jail sentence given to an opposition politician convicted of insulting the ruling emir in a speech.

Party names Nawaz Sharif for Pakistan PM's position IRNA 27 May 2013 -- Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) party has nominated Nawaz Sharif for the office of Prime Minister.
First Pakistani National Assembly session to be held on June 1 IRNA 27 May 2013 -- The first session of the newly elected National Assembly will be held on June 1, where members will also take oath as members of the National Assembly.

AU Requests ICC Allow for Kenya to Try Kenyatta VOA 27 May 2013 -- African heads of state approved a proposal requesting that ICC cases against Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto be tried in the East African nation's own courts.

Guinea Protest Fatalities Said to be Rising VOA 27 May 2013 -- Two of Guinea’s top opposition leaders are said to have gone to Paris, France to brief the international community about the current political situation in Guinea.

Second U.S.-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue US Dept. of State 27 May 2013
Joint Statement of the Second U.S.-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue US Dept. of State 27 May 2013

HRW Calls on Libya to Protect Women's Rights VOA 27 May 2013 -- The end of Moammar Gadhafi's 40-year rule in 2011 was a watershed moment for women.

Cambodia must move forward with judiciary, land and electoral reforms – UN expert UN News Centre 27 May 2013 -- A United Nations independent expert called on the Cambodian Government to keep moving forward with judiciary, electoral, economic and land reforms.

China to Finance New Belarusian City RIA Novosti 27 May 2013 -- Beijing will bankroll construction of a new city of up to 150,000 people in Belarus, giving Chinese manufacturers a backdoor into European markets.

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