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• Army top's logistician remains 'cautiously optimistic' on Afghanistan withdrawal Army News 04 Oct 2013 -- The Army's top logistician told members of the House Armed Services Committee Oct. 2 he remains "cautiously optimistic" that the Army will complete its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
• Dambusters prepare for Afghanistan deployment UK MOD 04 Oct 2013 -- 70 years after their most famous mission, the Dambusters of 617 Squadron are off to Afghanistan for their final tour with the Tornado GR4.
• Pakistan says will opt for talks with Taliban IRNA 04 Oct 2013 -- Pakistan top security adviser has defended the government's policy to initiate dialogue with the Taliban for peace.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Trilateral Strategic Dialogue Joint Statement US Dept. of State 04 Oct 2013
• Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System Completes Successful Intercept Flight Test MDA 04 Oct 2013 -- The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), U.S. Pacific Command, and U.S. Navy sailors aboard the USS Lake Erie (CG 70) successfully conducted an operational flight test of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system, resulting in the intercept of a medium-range ballistic missile target over the Pacific Ocean by the Aegis BMD 4.0 Weapon System and a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IB guided missile.
• Remarks on USS Stethem DoD 04 Oct 2013 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel; Press Secretary George Little
• Army and Marine Corps Intelligence Synergy Army News 04 Oct 2013 -- The U.S. Army and Marine Corps have been working together over the past fifteen months to improve intelligence collaboration efforts.
• Commander of French Forces, Djibouti Visits Kearsarge NNS 04 Oct 2013 -- French Brig. Gen. Joel Rode, commander of the French Forces, Djibouti (FFDJ), and staff visited the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Sept. 30.
• White House: Obama Determined to Continue Asia Re-Balance VOA 04 Oct 2013 -- The White House says President Barack Obama remains committed to his strategy of re-balancing U.S. economic and security interests to Asia, and is determined to return to the region to reinforce this point.
• USFF Guidance for Operations During Shutdown NNS 04 Oct 2013 -- In a message released earlier today, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) commander, Admiral Bill Gortney, directed that the Fleet will continue to provide ready forces to safeguard national security during the government shutdown, but limit activities to only those that are absolutely necessary to safely accomplish currently assigned excepted missions.
• U.S. Navy Prepares for Tropical Storm Karen NNS 04 Oct 2013 -- As Tropical Storm Karen makes its way northward through the Gulf of Mexico, U.S. Navy bases, Sailors, and their families along the Gulf Coast are making preparations for severe weather.
• New 'Stealth' Corvette Joins Russia's Caspian Flotilla RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2013 -- A new Project 21630 (Buyan-class) corvette has arrived at a naval base hosting Russia's Caspian Flotilla to boost the country's maritime defenses in the region, a flotilla's spokesman said.
• Russian Military Short of Healthy Draftees – Defense Ministry RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2013 -- The Russian military continues to experience shortage of conscripts physically fit to serve in the armed forces, a senior military official said commenting on the autumn draft period being held in Russia from October 1 to December 31.
• Russian Paratroopers to Take Part in Anti-Terror Drills With India RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2013 -- Russian paratroopers from the Eastern Military District will take part in an annual joint anti-terrorism exercise with India on October 18-28, a district's spokesman said.
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, October 4, 2013 US Dept. of State 04 Oct 2013
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 10/4/2013 The White House 04 Oct 2013

Defense Industry

• Russia, India mull plane assembly deal Iran Press TV 04 Oct 2013 -- Russia and India are considering an aeronautics agreement that would allow the assembly of Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 and Irkut MS-21 passenger jets in the South Asian country.

Other Conflicts

• 4 October 2013 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 04 Oct 2013
• Syria: joint UN team preparing for onsite inspections 'within the next week' UN News Centre 04 Oct 2013 -- The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is reviewing additional information received from Syria in connection to its chemical weapons stockpiles, a United Nations spokesperson said today, ahead of onsite inspections and initial disabling of equipment which could start as early as next week.
• Syrian Intervention Renewal an Ankara Balancing Act VOA 04 Oct 2013 -- Turkey's parliament voted to extend a mandate authorizing deployment of troops in Syria if necessary for another year.
• Syria al-Qaeda militants threaten Turkey: report Iran Press TV 04 Oct 2013 -- Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant groups in Syria have threatened to attack Turkish cities of Istanbul and Ankara, a report says.
• FSA on verge of collapse in Syria: Analyst Iran Press TV 04 Oct 2013 -- The so-called Free Syrian Army (FSA) is on the verge of collapse due to its deteriorating internal rifts, and the situation in Syria is further shifting in favor of the government, a political analyst tells Press TV.
• Too early to judge Syria's response to call for immediate humanitarian access, says UN refugee agency UN News Centre 04 Oct 2013 -- United Nations agencies are hoping to quickly gain more humanitarian access to the millions of people in Syria affected by the civil war raging there following the Security Council's call two days ago to the Government to immediately allow aid deliveries across the front lines.
• Assad: Turkey Will Pay for Supporting 'Terrorists' VOA 04 Oct 2013 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is warning neighboring Turkey will pay a 'heavy price' for supporting what he referred to as 'terrorists' in his country.
• Colombian rebel group, government report modest gain in peace talks Iran Press TV 04 Oct 2013 -- Colombia's main leftist rebel group FARC has announced 'modest progress' in its peace negotiations with the nation's US-backed government.
• UN food relief agency scales up assistance in Mali to combat effects of drought, conflict UN News Centre 04 Oct 2013 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced it is scaling up its emergency operation in Mali to reach more than 680,000 people, many of whom have been affected by the recent crisis in the country, as well as adverse weather conditions.
• Taiwan seeking comprehensive settlement to Diaoyutais dispute CNA 04 Oct 2013 -- Taiwan is seeking a comprehensive settlement with Japan and China over the territorial dispute regarding the Diaoyutai Islands, President Ma Ying-jeou said recently.

News Reports

• Legendary Vietnamese General Dead at 102 VOA 04 Oct 2013 -- Western news media report independence hero General Vo Nguyen Giap, who forced the French and later the Americans out of Vietnam, has died at the age of 102.
• China Shores Up Regional Deals as Obama Cancels Asia Trip VOA 04 Oct 2013 -- Obama’s planned four-nation tour was intended to strengthen America’s economic and military commitment to Southeast Asia.
• South Korea Condemns North's 'Insult' of President Park VOA 04 Oct 2013 -- South Korea is lashing back at North Korea for comments made about South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
• Iran Wants Sanctions Relief Amid New Nuclear Talks VOA 04 Oct 2013 -- World powers and Iran are gearing up for a new round of talks in Geneva later this month about Tehran's nuclear program. The United States and its allies want Iran to take concrete steps to show it is not and will not pursue nuclear weapons. But Iran wants crippling international sanctions eased.
• Iran Wants Sanctions Relief Amid New Nuclear Talks VOA 04 Oct 2013 -- World powers and Iran are gearing up for a new round of talks in Geneva later this month about Tehran's nuclear program.
• Iran calls for UN key role in nuclear issue Iran Press TV 04 Oct 2013 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United Nations should play a "fundamental" role in regional crises, security issues and international challenges, calling on the world body to help settle the dispute over Tehran's nuclear energy program.
• Kenya Riots Over Slain Muslim Cleric Turn Deadly VOA 04 Oct 2013 -- Four people have died and at least seven have been hopitalized in riots that erupted in the Kenyan port city of Mombasa after gunmen shot and killed a popular Muslim cleric and three of his associates.
• As Ruto Trial Resumes, Kenya Debates ICC Future VOA 04 Oct 2013 -- Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto is back at his trial at the International Criminal Court after returning to Kenya following the Westgate mall attack.
• EU Officials In Kyiv Ask For Tymoshenko Pardon RFE/RL 04 Oct 2013 -- Two EU envoys have asked Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych to pardon jailed former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.
• Belgium seeks UK answer over spying attack Iran Press TV 04 Oct 2013 -- Belgian has asked Britain to respond to allegations of massive cyber-attack launched on Belgium's telecommunications company.
• Litvinenko's Widow Has 48 Hours to Decide on Future Actions RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2013 -- The widow of former Russian security service agent Alexander Litvinenko said Friday she would take 48 hours to decide whether she will continue in her bid to persuade UK courts to hold an inquiry into her husband's unsolved death.
• Legal bid for Litvinenko inquiry suffers setback Iran Press TV 04 Oct 2013 -- The widow of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko has suffered a setback in a legal bid to secure a public inquiry into her husband's death.
• Russian Experiment Reveals Why Astronauts Lose Their Sight RIA Novosti 04 Oct 2013 -- A top Russian scientist said Friday that an experiment that saw dozens of animals blasted into orbit on a satellite has offered up new clues about why astronauts' eyesight deteriorates in space.