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• China expresses concern about U.S., Japanese naval deployments CNA 01 Jan 2014 -- China is concerned about naval deployments by the United States and Japan in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a 2014 naval outlook issued by China through its military media.
• Russia Navy gets new nuclear attack submarine Iran Press TV 01 Jan 2014 -- Russian Navy has received a cutting-edge Severodvinsk nuclear attack submarine just on the eve of the New Year.
• Taiwan to receive six more Apache choppers Thursday CNA 01 Jan 2014 -- A second batch of six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters will arrive in Taiwan on Thursday as scheduled, a military source said Wednesday.

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• No letup in Syria clean-up of foreign-backed militants Iran Press TV 01 Jan 2014 -- The Syrian army is pushing ahead with its clean-up operations against foreign-sponsored militants in several areas across the country.
• U.S. 'Deeply Concerned' About South Sudan Situation AFPS 01 Jan 2014 -- The United States "remains deeply concerned" about the situation in South Sudan and calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities there to stabilize the situation and permit full humanitarian access to civilians who remain in dire need of assistance, according to a statement issued yesterday by National Security Council spokesperson Caitlin Hayden.
• Fighting continues in South Sudan's Jonglei state Iran Press TV 01 Jan 2014 -- Fighting continues between the army and rebels in South Sudan's city of Bor, capital of the restive state of Jonglei.
• Conflict uprooted 190,000 in S Sudan: UNHCR Iran Press TV 01 Jan 2014 -- The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says over 190, 000 people have been displaced due to more than two weeks of a bloody conflict gripping South Sudan.
• S Sudan president declares state of emergency Iran Press TV 01 Jan 2014 -- South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has declared a state of emergency in the states of Unity and Jonglei as fighting continues between the army and rebels in the world's youngest nation.
• South Sudan: UN calls for end to violence as planned peace talks progress UN News Centre 01 Jan 2014 -- Amid set peace talks between the Government of South Sudan and warring rebels, the head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country today urged both sides to make crucial efforts to end the violence.
• South Sudan Government, Rebels Gather for Peace Talks VOA 01 Jan 2014 -- Delegates for South Sudan's warring sides have gathered in Ethiopia for peace talks, following weeks of violence that has left more than 1,000 people dead.
• Uganda Lawmakers Demand Answers about Troops in South Sudan VOA 01 Jan 2014 -- Members of Uganda's parliament are demanding answers from President Yoweri Museveni after deploying troops from the national army to South Sudan without seeking parliamentary authorization as enshrined in the constitution, according to parliamentarian Medard Sseggona.
• Iraq PM defends decree to send troops to Anbar Iran Press TV 01 Jan 2014 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has come out in support of his decision to send the country's army to the western province of Anbar to fight pro-al-Qaeda militants.
• Iraq army urged to confront militants in Anbar Iran Press TV 01 Jan 2014 -- The governor of the Iraqi province of Anbar has called on the country's army to enter the restive towns of the western province to confront pro-al-Qaeda militants.
• 11 killed in Mogadishu bomb blasts Iran Press TV 01 Jan 2014 -- At least 11 people have been killed and 17 others wounded in three bomb blasts that hit the Somali capital Mogadishu.

News Reports

• Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un's New Year Address KCNA 01 Jan 2014 -- Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, made a New Year address on January 1, 2014. The following is its full text:
• Kim Jong Un Calls for Giving Fullest Play to Mental Strength of All Service Personnel and People KCNA 01 Jan 2014 -- Supreme leader Kim Jong Un in his New Year Address called for giving fullest play to the mental strength of all service personnel and people in order to make great leaping progress on all fronts for building a thriving socialist nation.
• Kim Jong Un Refers to Proud Successes Achieved Last Year KCNA 01 Jan 2014 -- Supreme leader Kim Jong Un in his New Year Address said that last year was a proud year in which the entire Party, the whole army and all the people waged an all-out offensive in support of the Party's new line of developing the two fronts simultaneously and thus achieved brilliant successes in building a thriving socialist country and defending socialism.
• Kim Jong Un Sets Forth Tasks to Usher in Great Heyday in Revolution and Construction KCNA 01 Jan 2014 -- Supreme leader Kim Jong Un in his New Year Address set forth the tasks to usher in a great heyday in the revolution and construction this year.
• Kim Jong Un Refers to Issues of National Reunification and External Relations KCNA 01 Jan 2014 -- Supreme leader Kim Jong Un in his New Year Address referred to the issues of the national reunification and external relations.
• Kim Jong Un Visits Kumsusan Palace of Sun KCNA 01 Jan 2014 -- Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, together with Ri Sol Ju, visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on Wednesday to pay tribute to President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il on the occasion of the New Year 2014.
• Kim Jong Un Calls for Making Big Stride in Construction of Culture KCNA 01 Jan 2014 -- Supreme leader Kim Jong Un in his New Year Address called for making a big stride in the construction of culture, including education.
• Kim Jong Un Calls for Consolidating Political and Ideological Position KCNA 01 Jan 2014 -- Supreme leader Kim Jong Un in his New Year Address stressed the need to consolidate the political and ideological position of the Korean revolution.
• Kim Jong Un Underlines Need to Channel Efforts into Bolstering up Country's Defence Capabilities KCNA 01 Jan 2014 -- Supreme leader Kim Jong Un in his New Year Address underscored the need to continue to channel great efforts into bolstering up the country's defence capabilities.
• Gist of Kim Jong Un's New Year Address KCNA 01 Jan 2014 -- Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, made a New Year Address.
• Kim Jong Un in His New Year Address Pays Highest Tribute to Kim Il Sung, Kim Jong Il KCNA 01 Jan 2014 -- Supreme leader Kim Jong Un said in his New Year Address:
• Croatia arrests ex-spy chief wanted in Germany Iran Press TV 01 Jan 2014 -- Croatian police has arrested a former top spy sought by Germany in a case that sparked a row between the European Union and Zagreb.
• Ukrainian President Calls For 'Unity' In 2014 RFE/RL 01 Jan 2014 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has called for national unity in 2014 after what he called possibly 'the most difficult' year in the history of independent Ukraine.
• Putin Stole The Headlines In 2013, But How Is He Positioned For 2014? RFE/RL 01 Jan 2014 -- At a press conference back in September, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made a seemingly throwaway remark that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could avoid outside military intervention by giving up all his chemical weapons.
• Russian President Denounces Bombings In Visit To Volgograd RFE/RL 01 Jan 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a visit to Volgograd in the wake of this week's bombings that killed dozens of people in the southern city.