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• Top Taliban leader shot dead near Islamabad Iran Press TV 11 Nov 2013 -- A Senior leader of the Taliban-linked Haqqani network militant group has been shot and killed in Pakistan, intelligence officials say.
• Gunmen Kill Senior Haqqani Leader in Pakistan VOA 11 Nov 2013 -- Gunmen in Pakistan have shot dead the son of Jalaluddin Haqqani, the leader of one of the most powerful Afghan militant groups fighting NATO forces in Afghanistan. The incident took place late Sunday near the Pakistani capital.
• Hagel Orders Aircraft Carrier, Ships to Philippines AFPS 11 Nov 2013 -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered the aircraft carrier USS George Washington and several other U.S. Navy ships to the Republic of the Philippines today, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today.
• Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary George Little on Additional DOD Support to the Republic of the Philippines DoD 11 Nov 2013 -- Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has ordered the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and other U.S. Navy ships to make best speed for the Republic of the Philippines.
• George Washington Battle Group to Support Philippine Recovery Efforts NNS 11 Nov 2013 -- Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has ordered the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and other U.S. Navy ships to make best speed for the Republic of the Philippines.
• U.S. Military to Aid Typhoon-devastated Philippines AFPS 11 Nov 2013 -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel directed U.S. Pacific Command yesterday to support U.S. government humanitarian relief operations in the Philippines in the wake of a deadly typhoon that has left more than 1,000 dead, defense officials announced yesterday.
• Marines Provide Disaster Response in Philippines AFPS 11 Nov 2013 -- About 90 U.S. Marines and sailors are on the ground in the Philippines providing humanitarian assistance and disaster support in the wake of one of the most devastating typhoons on record.
• 3rd MEB to provide humanitarian assistance to Philippines USMC News 11 Nov 2013 -- At the request of the Government of the Philippines, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has directed U.S. Pacific Command to support U.S. Government humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations (HADR) operations in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

Defense Policy / Programs

• President, VA Secretary Pledge Support for U.S. Veterans AFPS 11 Nov 2013 -- President Barack Obama commemorated Veterans Day today here at Arlington National Cemetery, calling the holiday a reminder of the nation's "sacred obligation" to those who have "fought for our freedom and stood sentry for our security" throughout America's history.
• Exercise Cutlass Express 2013 Commences NNS 11 Nov 2013 -- Maritime forces from the United States, 10 East African and two European nations, along with several international organizations, commenced the multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2013, Nov. 11.
• X-47B Operates Aboard Theodore Roosevelt NNS 11 Nov 2013 -- The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D) conducted flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Nov. 10.
• Nuclear Cruiser Leads Russian Task Force in Mediterranean RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2013 -- The Russian Northern Fleet's nuclear-powered missile cruiser Pyotr Veliky was assigned on Monday to lead the country's permanent naval task force in the Mediterranean.
• Russian Warship Visits Egypt for First Time in Decades RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2013 -- The flagship of Russia's Pacific Fleet, the Varyag missile cruiser, docked on Monday at the Mediterranean port of Alexandria, making it the first Russian warship to visit Egypt since 1992.
• Russian Shipbuilder Outlines Concept of Future Attack Submarine RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2013 -- Russia's fifth-generation strategic and attack submarines will most likely be non-nuclear-powered, more compact and less "visible," a senior designer at the Rubin design bureau said Monday.
• 6th China-Germany defense strategic consultation held People's Daily 11 Nov 2013 -- The 6th round of defense strategic consultation between the Chinese and German militaries was held on November 7, 2013 in Beijing.
• China, Hungary vow to strengthen military ties People's Daily 11 Nov 2013 -- Senior military officers from China and Hungary on Sunday vowed to further strengthen military exchanges and cooperation.
• CMC leaders attend PLA's Party building meeting People's Daily 11 Nov 2013 -- Fan Changlong and Xu Qiliang, members of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and vice chairmen of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the CPC, attended and addressed the Party building meeting of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).
• Female military officer to set Taiping Island milestone CNA 11 Nov 2013 -- Taiping Island, located some 1,600 kilometers southwest of Taiwan, will get its first ever female officer this week, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said Monday.

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• 11 November 2013 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 11 Nov 2013
• Army makes new gains against Takfiri militants across Syria Iran Press TV 11 Nov 2013 -- The Syrian army has reportedly managed to make new gains in its fight against foreign-backed Takfiri terrorists in two strategic areas in the crisis-hit country.
• President reiterates Taiwan, China in special relationship CNA 11 Nov 2013 -- President Ma Ying-jeou reiterated on Monday that cross-Taiwan Strait relations are not state-to-state relations, and that the Chinese mainland cannot be considered by Taiwan as a foreign country.
• President reaffirms '92 consensus' as basis of cross-strait ties CNA 11 Nov 2013 -- President Ma Ying-jeou said Monday his administration hopes to continue to develop Taiwan's relations with mainland China on the basis of the '1992 consensus,' which allows 'one China, different interpretations.'
• Beyond boundaries: How to help nomadic refugees IRIN 11 Nov 2013 -- Nomadic or semi-nomadic populations often struggle when hemmed into refugee camps. They are used to having a lot of space and being mobile, and they typically travel with a lot of animals, which comprise both their assets and livelihoods. Yet camp boundaries are necessary to determine who is receiving assistance and to ensure aid meets humanitarian standards.
• UN court rules for Cambodia in Preah Vihear temple dispute with Thailand UN News Centre 11 Nov 2013 -- The United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) today ruled that Cambodia has sovereignty over the whole territory of the Preah Vihear temple, and that Thailand is obligated to withdraw its military personnel from the area.
• World Court Awards Some Territory to Cambodia in Temple Dispute VOA 11 Nov 2013 -- The International Court of Justice has ruled that part of a disputed patch of land around a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Thai-Cambodian border belongs to Cambodia. Both countries say they will work together to implement the court decision.
• DRC Peace Deal Signing Delayed VOA 11 Nov 2013 -- A ceremony to wrap up a peace deal between Congo and defeated M23 rebels was delayed on Monday evening after the two sides disagreed on the wording of the pact, a Ugandan minister said.
• UN and partners voice regret at delay in signing of DR Congo-M23 peace deal UN News Centre 11 Nov 2013 -- United Nations envoys and their diplomatic counterparts today voiced regret that peace talks between the M23 rebel group and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could not be concluded this evening, while also stressing that any solution to their conflict must ensure accountability for those who have committed grave crimes.
• Funding deficit of over $40 million threatens UN assistance to Palestinian refugees UN News Centre 11 Nov 2013 -- The United Nations agency providing protection and assistance to some five million Palestinian refugees is facing a cash deficit that threatens to bring its operations to a standstill, its chief has warned, appealing to both traditional and new donors to step up support.
• Kenya, Somalia reach agreement with UN agency on dignified return of refugees UN News Centre 11 Nov 2013 -- The United Nations refugee agency and the Governments of Kenya and Somalia today signed an agreement laying out the framework by which Somali refugees in Kenya could return to their homeland.

News Reports

• Top US Lawmakers Skeptical of Potential Iran Nuclear Pact VOA 11 Nov 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected on Capitol Hill this week to brief lawmakers on international negotiations surrounding Iran's nuclear program. Kerry is likely to hear skepticism from lawmakers of both political parties about Iran's intentions and trustworthiness.
• Kerry Pushes Back Against Israeli Criticism of Iran Nuclear Talks VOA 11 Nov 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is pushing back against Israeli criticism of a still-developing deal to limit Iran's nuclear program, saying the international community is not giving up anything by talking to Tehran's new leaders.
• Salehi: Iran allows IAEA inspection of Gachin mine, Arak heavy water facility IRNA 11 Nov 2013 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi said on Monday that Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have reached agreement on IAEA inspection of Iran's Arak heavy water reactor and Gachin mine as allowed by the Supreme National Security Council.
• Germany plays down split among western powers over Iran deal IRNA 11 Nov 2013 -- A German foreign ministry spokesman here Monday played down disagreements among the six world powers (the US, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany) negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program, according to IRNA.
• Six powers 'not far' from deal with Iran: France Iran Press TV 11 Nov 2013 -- French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany are "not far" from reaching a nuclear deal with Iran.
• Iran, IAEA agree on roadmap for nuclear cooperation Iran Press TV 11 Nov 2013 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed on a road map for more cooperation, Iranian nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi says.
• Six powers unified on nuclear deal with Iran: Kerry Iran Press TV 11 Nov 2013 -- US Secretary of State John Kerry says the six major world powers were "unified" on a nuclear deal with Iran in recent talks in Geneva but claimed that the Iranian negotiators were unable to accept it.
• Iran nuclear deal possible in weeks: UK FM Iran Press TV 11 Nov 2013 -- British Foreign Secretary William Hague says a deal on Iran's nuclear energy program could be reached within weeks involving 'limited sanctions relief'.
• Iran hopes IAEA will help resolve N-issue: Zarif Iran Press TV 11 Nov 2013 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expresses hope that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will play an effective role in resolving the nuclear issue.
• Kerry Says Tehran Withdrew From Geneva Deal RFE/RL 11 Nov 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has denied that disagreement among world powers thwarted a nuclear deal with Iran on November 9 in Geneva.
• Iran and UN atomic energy agency agree to strengthen nuclear cooperation UN News Centre 11 Nov 2013 -- The United Nations atomic watchdog and Iran today signed a joint statement in Tehran in which they agree to strengthen their cooperation and dialogue to ensure the peaceful nature of the country's nuclear programme.
• UN, Iran Reach Nuclear Cooperation Deal VOA 11 Nov 2013 -- The United Nations and Iran have announced an agreement to cooperate on resolving outstanding issues regarding the country's nuclear program. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said critics of a separate bid to limit Iran's nuclear activity need to let negotiations take their course.
• French president to address Israel's Knesset Iran Press TV 11 Nov 2013 -- The French President is due to address at Israel's parliament next week, shortly after French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius played Israel's advocate during nuclear talks between Iran and six major world powers in Geneva.
• UK spying agency targets Belgian telecoms workers Iran Press TV 11 Nov 2013 -- A report shows the British spying agency, the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), has targeted employees of a Belgian mobile communications company to gain access to their company networks.
• Press Conference by Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on Sudan Polio Vaccinations, Philippines Super Typhoon Haiyan United Nations 11 Nov 2013
• Philippines: UN humanitarian wing announces $25 million for typhoon relief efforts UN News Centre 11 Nov 2013 -- The United Nations humanitarian affairs office today released an initial $25 million from the world body's emergency fund in quick response to the devastation caused by the super typhoon Haiyan which ripped through the Philippines over the weekend.
• UN: 9.8 Million Affected by Typhoon Haiyan VOA 11 Nov 2013 -- A senior U.N. humanitarian official said Monday that nearly 10 million people in the Philippines have been affected by the massive typhoon that ravaged the country on Friday.
• Philippine aid operation hampered by scale of destruction IRIN 11 Nov 2013 -- Poor communications and access difficulties are still hampering relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, which made a devastating landfall in the Philippines on Friday.
• Micro-mapping Philippine's typhoon disaster IRIN 11 Nov 2013 -- Micro-mapping is under the spotlight three days after Typhoon Haiyan barrelled into the central Philippines, affecting close to 10 million people, with thousands more feared dead.
• Thai Senate Votes Down Controversial Amnesty Bill VOA 11 Nov 2013 -- Thailand's Senate has voted down a blanket amnesty bill seen as a move to ease political tensions that have triggered widespread street protests against the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Protesters have called on the government to schedule new general elections.
• European GOCE Satellite Enters Earth's Atmosphere, Burns Up RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2013 -- The European Space Agency's 1.1-ton GOCE gravity-mapping satellite reentered the Earth's atmosphere Sunday night, burning up harmlessly as expected.
• Russian Spacecraft Returns Olympic Torch, Astronauts to Earth RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2013 -- Russia's Soyuz space capsule landed safely in Kazakhstan on Monday, returning three astronauts and the symbolic Olympic torch to Earth after its first ever spacewalk.
• European Satellite Breaks Up, Burns on Return to Earth VOA 11 Nov 2013 -- A European satellite that ran out of fuel re-entered the Earth's atmosphere early Monday, with some pieces falling harmlessly into the sea.