04 January 2014 Military News

Marines evacuate embassy in South Sudan USMC News 04 Jan 2014 -- As announced by the Department of State, due to the deteriorating security situation in South Sudan, Jan.3, the United States has further reduced staffing at the Embassy in Juba.

Readout of Secretary Hagel's Call with Russia's Minister of Defense Sergey Shoygu DoD 04 Jan 2014
Readout of Secretary Hagel's call with Japan's Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera DoD 04 Jan 2014
U.S., French Navies Work Together to Ensure Security, Stability NNS 04 Jan 2014 -- Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG) began combined operations with the French navy's Task Force 473 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) Dec. 29.
HST Carrier Strike Group Commander Visits French Carrier NNS 04 Jan 2014 -- Commander, Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG) visited French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle while the ship was operating with USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Dec 30.
US waived laws banning the China-made parts on weapons: Report Iran Press TV 04 Jan 2014 -- The US Defense Department has waived laws that ban the use of Chinese-made components on US weapons, including on Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jets.

Greece to revise arms contracts amid bribe scandal Iran Press TV 04 Jan 2014 -- The Greek Defense Ministry has pledged to review the country's arms purchase contracts in an effort to make them more transparent, after a corruption scandal that saw the arrest of former defense officials.

China's newest fighter jet J-16 revealed online CNA 04 Jan 2014 -- China's most advanced fighter jet J-16 has been revealed online in flight mode, the latest in a series of news items on developments in the Chinese military since last November.

Iraqi troops kill 55 al-Qaeda militants in Anbar Iran Press TV 04 Jan 2014 -- Iraqi security forces have killed at least 55 al-Qaeda militants in two cities in western Anbar Province as they try to retake the areas seized by the militants, an Iraqi commander said.
Iraq PM pledges to eliminate militants in Anbar Province Iran Press TV 04 Jan 2014 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has promised to eliminate "all terrorist groups" in the western province of Anbar, where al-Qaeda militants have taken control of parts of two cities.
Iraqi Army Shells Fallujah In Fight Against Al-Qaeda Rebels RFE/RL 04 Jan 2014 -- Iraqi security forces and Sunni tribesmen continue to fight Al-Qaeda militants in the central cities of Ramadi and Fallujah.
Reports: Fallujah in Hands of Pro-al-Qaida Militants VOA 04 Jan 2014 -- Rebels and Iraqi police in the volatile Anbar province say the Iraqi government has lost control of the city of Fallujah to al-Qaida militants after days of fighting.

New militant group kills 36 Qaeda rebels in Syria Iran Press TV 04 Jan 2014 -- Thirty-six al-Qaeda-affiliated militants have been killed in clashes with a newly formed militant group in Syria.

UN peacekeepers reinforcing presence in South Sudan amid continued fighting UN News Centre 04 Jan 2014 -- The security situation in South Sudan remains "fluid", the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country today said, confirming that it is sending reinforcements to areas affected by the current fighting between pro- and anti-Government troops, particularly Bor, Malakal, Bentiu and Juba.
South Sudan's Peace Talks Open VOA 04 Jan 2014 -- South Sudan's warring factions have opened peace talks in Ethiopia, as violence continues in at least two regions of South Sudan, with government troops advancing on Bor, the rebel-held capital of Jonglei state.
S Sudan fighting intensifies before direct talks Iran Press TV 04 Jan 2014 -- Fighting has intensified in South Sudan between government forces and rebels ahead of direct talks between the warring parties in neighboring Ethiopia.

African governments rescue citizens from CAR Iran Press TV 04 Jan 2014 -- As the humanitarian crisis deteriorates in the Central African Republic, several African nations have started evacuating their citizens.

Kerry: Progress in Mideast Peace Talks VOA 04 Jan 2014 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he is making progress on the Middle East peace process, but more work is still needed.

Taiwan issues yellow travel alert for Shanghai after H7N9 case CNA 04 Jan 2014 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) issued a yellow travel alert for Shanghai on Saturday, a day after the Chinese city confirmed a new human H7N9 avian influenza case.

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