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• Afghan forces kill 72 Taliban militants in 24 hours Iran Press TV 01 Jun 2013 -- Afghan forces backed by US-led foreign troops have killed 72 Taliban militants and captured 8 others during cleanup operations across the country over the past 24 hours, Press TV reports.
• Pakistan's Sharif shows serious concern at US drone strikes IRNA 01 Jun 2013 -- Pakistan Prime Minister in-waiting Nawaz Sharif has expressed strong reservations over US drone attacks in Pakistani territory.
• US killer drone kills 7 in south Yemen Iran Press TV 01 Jun 2013 -- At least seven people have been killed in an airstrike carried out by a US killer drone in southern Yemen.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Hagel Gives Blunt Warning to China on Cyber Attacks VOA 01 Jun 2013 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has publicly rebuked China for its cyber espionage operations. On his first trip to Asia as Pentagon chief, Hagel spoke in the wake of revelations that China hacked into sensitive U.S. weapons systems designs.
• Remarks by Secretary Hagel at the IISS Asia Security Summit, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore DoD 01 Jun 2013 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel; John Chipman, Director-General and Chief Executive, International Institute for Strategic Studies
• Readout of Meeting Between Secretary Hagel and Philippines Secretary of National Defense Voltaire Gazmin DoD 01 Jun 201
• Readout of Meeting Between Secretary Hagel and South Korean Minister of Defense Kim Kwan-jin DoD 01 Jun 2013
• Australia, Japan, United States Defense Leaders Trilateral Meeting Joint Statement DoD 01 Jun 2013
• Joint Statement of the Japan, Republic of Korea, United States Defense Ministerial Talks DoD 01 Jun 2013
• Readout of Meetings Between Secretary Hagel and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen DoD 01 Jun 2013
• U.S. Following Through on Pacific Rebalance, Hagel Says AFPS 01 Jun 2013 -- The United States is committed to a strategic rebalance to the Asia-Pacific and aims to strengthen its ties in the region, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told an audience of Pacific leaders here today.
• Hagel Discusses Asia-Pacific Issues with Counterparts AFPS 01 Jun 2013 -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met separately here with a number of his counterparts from the Asia-Pacific region while attending the annual Shangri-La Dialogue.
• Hagel Addresses Chinese Concerns During Shangri-La Dialogue AFPS 01 Jun 2013 -- During a question-and-answer session following his speech here this morning, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel countered a Chinese general's question on whether the U.S. strategic rebalance to the Asia-Pacific is intended to contain China.
• Hagel Discusses Regional Security With Asia-Pacific Counterparts VOA 01 Jun 2013 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is in Singapore discussing security issues with his counterparts from the Asia-Pacific region.
• US, S Korea pledge to keep alliance against North Iran Press TV 01 Jun 2013 -- South Korean Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin and his US counterpart, Chuck Hagel, have vowed to maintain strong alliance in the face of what they described as potential threats from North Korea.
• SC unit hands off command in Kosovo to the 525th BfSB Army News 01 Jun 2013 -- For the first time in nearly a decade, an active duty U.S. Army unit assumed command in Kosovo during a transfer of authority ceremony held at Camp Bondsteel, June 1.
• Joint Readiness on the ABL Army News 01 Jun 2013 -- The Multinational Battle Group - East Kosovo Forces 17 Joint Law Enforcement Liaison Team met with Polish soldiers, the European Union Rule of Law mission in Kosovo, known as EULEX, and the Kosovo Police in Gjilan to enforce security measures along the Administrative Boundary Line between Kosovo and Serbia, May 29.
• KCU Members Donate Multiple Launch Rocket Systems to KPA KCNA 01 Jun 2013 -- Members of the Korean Children's Union (KCU) across the country donated multiple launch rocket systems named Sonyonho to the Korean People's Army (KPA) out of their patriotism on the occasion of the 7th Meeting of the KCU.
• Russian Armed Forces to Hold Some 500 Exercises Over Summer RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2013 -- The Russian Armed Forces will hold some 500 military drills at various levels this summer, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
• US Missile Shield Threatens Balance in Asia-Pacific Region RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2013 -- The United States move to send a missile shield to the Pacific island of Guam could upset the strategic balance of power in the Asia-Pacific Region, a Russian defense official said on Saturday.

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

• UK prepared to supply arms to militants in Syria: Official Iran Press TV 01 Jun 2013 -- A senior British diplomat has said that the UK could be in a position to supply weapons to militants fighting against the Syrian government in a few months if planned peace talks fail to make progress.
• Syria: Senior UN officials urge warring parties in Qusayr to free civilians trapped by fighting UN News Centre 01 Jun 2013 -- With fighting raging in Qusayr, western Syria, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos and UN human rights head Navi Pillay today called for the protection of civilians and urged that thousands of trapped residents be allowed to flee the city.
• Syrian Troops, Hezbollah Fight Rebels in Border Town VOA 01 Jun 2013 -- Syrian troops and their Hezbollah allies trying to capture the strategic border town of Qusair engaged in fierce fighting with rebels Saturday.
• Leading Sunni Cleric Calls for Holy War in Syria VOA 01 Jun 2013 -- A leading Sunni Muslim cleric has called on Sunnis from across the Middle East to go to Syria to fight against the government of President Bashar al-Assad.
• U.S. supports improved Taiwan-China relations: U.S. defense secretary CNA 01 Jun 2013 -- United States Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Saturday the U.S. strongly supports the efforts made by Taiwan and China over the past few years in improving bilateral relations, adding that U.S. relations with China is an 'essential part' of its 'Return to Asia' policy.

News Reports

• Basij commander dismisses US sanctions as futile attempt IRNA 01 Jun 2013 -- Commander of Iranˈs Basij (volunteer forces), Brigadier-General Mohammad-Reza Naqdi on Saturday dismissed the US sanctions on Iran as futile attempt.
• Economy main concern for Iranians: Haddad-Adel Iran Press TV 01 Jun 2013 -- Iranian presidential candidate Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel says economic problems are the nation's main concern, stressing the next administration must promptly deal with the issue.
• 'US in no position to accuse other states of supporting terrorism' Iran Press TV 01 Jun 2013 -- Spokesman for Iran's UN mission in New York Ali-Reza Miryousefi says the US is in no position to accuse other countries of supporting terrorism.
• Iran to lodge complaint against US over sanctions on petchem firms: MP Iran Press TV 01 Jun 2013 -- Iranian lawmaker Moayyed Hosseini Sadr says Iran will lodge a complaint with international bodies against the US over Washington's latest sanctions imposed on the country's petrochemical companies.
• Iran among top 10 nuclear states in world: Jalili Iran Press TV 01 Jun 2013 -- Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili says despite all pressures on Iran over its peaceful nuclear energy it has become one of the top 10 world countries in this field.
• Turkey protesters calls for resignation of Prime Minister Erdogan Iran Press TV 01 Jun 2013 -- More than 100,000 Turkish protesters have gathered at Istanbul's Taksim Square, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Recep Tayyib Erdogan.
• Turkey to go ahead with park project despite protests: Erdogan Iran Press TV 01 Jun 2013 -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the government will not back away from a controversial park project despite massive anti-government protests in Istanbul and several other Turkish cities.
• Turkey PM Says Tear Gas Use at Gezi Park Protest 'Mistake' RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2013 -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan admitted on Saturday that the use of tear gas by police at a protest against the demolition of Gezi Park in central Istanbul was a mistake, but said there will be no step back from the project.
• Turkish Police Begin Withdrawal After Clashes With Protesters VOA 01 Jun 2013 -- Police have withdrawn from Istanbul's Taksim Square, the center of mass protests. The move comes after a second day of clashes between security forces and protestors. The protests, which started over the building of a shopping mall, have turned into a confrontation over the rule of the Prime Minister.
• Explainer: Iran's Alleged Part In 1994 Bombing Of Buenos Aires Jewish Center RFE/RL 01 Jun 2013 -- A top Argentinian prosecutor has said new evidence strengthens the case against high-ranking Iranian officials accused of involvement in the decades-old bombing of a Jewish center in Buenos Aires in which 85 people were killed and around 300 more wounded.
• Spy drone crashes in Puntland region of Somalia Iran Press TV 01 Jun 2013 -- A surveillance drone has crashed in the semi-autonomous Puntland region of Somalia, according to Puntland Ports and Anti-piracy Minister Saeed Mohamed Rage.
• Protesters Support Soldier Ahead of WikiLeaks Court-Martial VOA 01 Jun 2013 -- Hundreds of protesters gathered outside a U.S. army base Saturday to voice support for Private First Class Bradley Manning, whose court-martial begins there Monday for the largest leak of classified documents in U.S. history.