13 October 2013 Military News

Kerry, Karzai Make Progress on Security Agreement Negotiations AFPS 13 Oct 2013 -- After weekend meetings in Kabul, Afghanistan, with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said he and Karzai had resolved all but one of the major issues critical to a bilateral security agreement between the two countries.
Afghans reject impunity for US troops: Politician Iran Press TV 13 Oct 2013 -- A prominent Afghan politician has insisted on not giving immunity to American troops leaving the fate of a bilateral security pact unknown, Press TV reports.
3/4 Marines, sailors return from deployment USMC News 13 Oct 2013 -- Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 7th Marine Regiment, were reunited with their friends and family members after a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan when they arrived at Del Valle Field Oct. 9, 2013.
Taliban leader warns of US deal consequences Iran Press TV 13 Oct 2013 -- Taliban leader Mullah Omar has warned that a security pact between the United States and Afghanistan will have 'serious consequences.'
Karzai To Move Up After Stepping Down RFE/RL 13 Oct 2013 -- When President Hamid Karzai leaves office next year, he will receive a lavish parting gift.

George Washington Contributes to 60-Year U.S., ROK Alliance NNS 13 Oct 2013 -- Distinguished visitors from the Republic of Korea (ROK) embarked USS George Washington (CVN 73), Oct. 12, to understand the daily operations of an underway aircraft carrier and witness the strengthening interoperability between the U.S. and ROK navies.
Unit functionality tested with inspections USMC News 13 Oct 2013 -- Units throughout the Marine Corps must operate with functionality which keeps them mission capable at all times. Headquarters Marine Corps implements the Commanding General's Inspection Program to ensure that units are ran properly and deemed mission capable.

1,500 evacuated from besieged Damascus suburb Iran Press TV 13 Oct 2013 -- The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) says it has evacuated at least 1,500 people, mostly women and children, from a suburb southwest of Syria's capital, Damascus.
Leading Syrian Opposition Group Bails Out on Geneva-2 Talks RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2013 -- A major Syrian opposition group that has gained international recognition would not participate in the Moscow-backed Geneva-2 peace conference on Syria, the group's leader told RIA Novosti on Sunday.
Red Cross: 7 Aid Workers Kidnapped in Northern Syria VOA 13 Oct 2013 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross says gunmen in northern Syria have kidnapped six Red Cross aid workers and a member of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent.

31 people die in multiple terrorist attacks across Iraq Iran Press TV 13 Oct 2013 -- At least thirty-one people have been killed and dozens more injured in a series of terrorist attacks across Iraq.
Iraqi Kurdish leader threatens to strike militants anywhere Iran Press TV 13 Oct 2013 -- President of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region Massoud Barzani says his forces are ready to strike at militants anywhere including in neighboring Syria in a bid to protect Kurds.

Kenya Senator Urges Ratification of AU Decision on International Criminal Court VOA 13 Oct 2013 -- A Kenyan senator has called on the majority leader this week to introduce a measure to ratify a decision by the African Union seeking to defer the trial of President Uhuru Kenyatta at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Bushehr nuclear power plant generates 400,000 MWh of electricity IRNA 13 Oct 2013 -- Bushehr Nuclear Power plant has generated 400,000 MWh of electricity since it was handed over to the Iranian experts on September 24, it was reported on Sunday.
Sanction expert included in US delegation in G5+1 ISNA 13 Oct 2013 -- The US delegation to next week's talks about Iran's nuclear program includes one of the US government's leading sanctions experts, a hint that Washington may be giving greater thought to how it might ease sanctions on Tehran.
Iran will never withdraw from its nuclear right: Deputy FM Iran Press TV 13 Oct 2013 -- Iran deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says Tehran will not withdraw 'one iota' from its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.
Tehran Rejects Notion Of Shipping Out Uranium Stockpiles RFE/RL 13 Oct 2013 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister says that Tehran will not ship enriched uranium stockpiles out of the country but is ready to show flexibility on other aspects of its nuclear program.
Kerry: Diplomatic Window `Cracking Open' on Iran VOA 13 Oct 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has said the window for diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program is 'cracking open' ahead of new negotiations with between Iran and world powers.

Ship carrying arms and security guards detained: Indian Coast Guard IRNA 13 Oct 2013 -- A ship carrying arms and security guards among its 35-member crew was detained by Coast Guard off Tuticorin coast in Tamil Nadu state of India on Saturday.

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