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• Abdullah slightly ahead in Afghan presidential poll Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- Afghanistan's former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah is leading his closest rival Ashraf Ghani in the Afghan presidential election, partial results show.
• Six Afghan pres. candidates reject partial results Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- Six of the eight Afghan presidential candidates have rejected partial results that put former foreign minister, Abdullah Abdullah, in the lead.
• US drone crashes in southern Afghanistan Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- A drone belonging to US forces has crashed in Afghanistan's troubled southern province of Kandahar, local security sources say.
• Abdullah Leads In First Partial Results From Afghan Vote RFE/RL 13 Apr 2014 -- First partial results from Afghanistan's presidential election show former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah is leading his closest rival, former Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani.
• UN mission welcomes release of partial results in presidential poll, urges patience UN News Centre 13 Apr 2014 -- Welcoming today's announcement of the first batch of results in Afghanistan's Presidential elections as a further step towards completing the electoral process, the United Nations Assistance Mission in the country (UNAMA) has noted that these results represent only a small proportion of the millions of ballots cast in the poll.
• Partial Afghan Election Results Put Abdullah in Lead VOA 13 Apr 2014 -- Preliminary and partial official results from Afghanistan's April 5 presidential election show a close contest between opposition politician Abdullah Abdullah and former finance minister Ashraf Ghani.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Readout of Secretary Chuck Hagel's Call with Egyptian Minister of Defense Col. General Sedki Sobhy DoD 13 Apr 2014
• USS Cole Arrives in Plymouth for Port Visit NNS 13 Apr 2014 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) arrived in Plymouth, England for a scheduled port visit, April 12.
• Frank Cable Visits Malaysia NNS 13 Apr 2014 -- The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) arrived at Sepangar, Malaysia, April 13, for a port visit as part of a regularly scheduled underway period in the Western Pacific.
• Germany set to block tank sale to Saudi Arabia: Report Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- The German government is set to block selling tanks to Saudi Arabia, a report says citing government sources.
• German government to cancel Saudi tank deal - report VoR 13 Apr 2014 -- The German government will not approve a reported deal to sell up to 800 battle tanks to Saudi Arabia, a German Sunday newspaper said, citing government sources.
• Iran to send 30th fleet to Atlantic Ocean: Cmdr. Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- The Iranian Navy is planning to send its 30th fleet of warships to the Atlantic Ocean, a senior Iranian naval commander says.

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• Syria army conducts operations against militants Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- The Syrian army has conducted successful operations against foreign-backed Takfiri militants across the country, killing many of them.
• Syria war shifts in favor of government forces: Assad Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the war in the country has shifted strongly in favor of government forces fighting against foreign-sponsored militants.
• China's maritime space being carved up: official People's Daily 12 Apr 2014 -- China is facing serious challenges to its maritime rights, with its resources being plundered and seas carved up, a senior oceanic official said Friday.
• Militants kill 60 in attacks in northeast Nigeria Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- Suspected members of the militant group Boko Haram have killed at least 60 people in Nigeria's troubled northeastern Borno state close to the border with Cameroon.
• South Sudan Free to Purchase Weapons Says Army Spokesman VOA 13 Apr 2014 -- The spokesman for South Sudan's national army says President Salva Kiir's government has no restrictions to purchase weapons from its international partners to protect lives and property as enshrined in the country's constitution.

News Reports

• Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at a Security Council Meeting on Ukraine, April 13, 2014 U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations 13 Apr 2014
• Response by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at a Security Council Meeting on Ukraine, April 13, 2014 U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations 13 Apr 2014
• Evidence of Russian Support for Destabilization of Ukraine US Dept. of State 13 Apr 2014 -- On April 12, armed pro-Russian militants seized government buildings in a coordinated and professional operation conducted in six cities in eastern Ukraine. Many of the militants were outfitted in bullet-proof vests and camouflage uniforms with insignia removed and carrying Russian-origin weapons.
• Russian Fiction the Sequel: 10 More False Claims About Ukraine US Dept. of State 13 Apr 2014 -- Russia continues to spin a false and dangerous narrative to justify its illegal actions in Ukraine. The Russian propaganda machine continues to promote hate speech and incite violence by creating a false threat in Ukraine that does not exist.
• Ukraine 'teetering on brink' senior UN political official warns Security Council UN News Centre 13 Apr 2014 -- In the wake of the violent clashes that have swept eastern Ukraine over the past 24 hours as pro- and anti-Government demonstrators have faced off in the region, a senior United Nations political official warned the Security Council this evening that the crisis will only deepen unless intensive efforts are made by all sides to de-escalate the situation.
• UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine Crisis VOA 13 Apr 2014 -- The U.N. Security Council has called an urgent, previously unscheduled meeting Sunday night to discuss the growing tensions in Ukraine.
• US Warns Russia Anew on Eastern Ukraine VOA 13 Apr 2014 -- The United States says Russia appears to be employing the same tactics in eastern Ukraine that were used to seize and annex Crimea earlier this year. The Obama administration says it stands ready to impose new sanctions against Moscow if Ukraine's sovereignty is violated once again.
• In Eastern Ukraine, Pro-unity Activists Emerge from Shadows VOA 13 Apr 2014 -- Amid the pro-Russian uprisings in eastern Ukraine, there is a large body of activists who support Ukrainian unity and reject Russian intervention. Their activities have remained largely underground, but they are preparing to take on their pro-Moscow opponents.
• Russia urges UNSC, OSCE to consider situation in Ukraine as soon as possible VoR 13 Apr 2014 -- Moscow is set to bring up crisis situation in the South-Eastern regions of Ukraine during emergency sessoins of the UN Security Council and OSCE. 'We demand that those appointed by 'maidan' who overthrew the legitimate president of Ukraine to immediately cease the war against their own people and fulfil all of their obligations according to the Treaty of February 21,' says the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry, according to Itar-Tass.
• Ukraine: More than 1,000 people rally in support of country'ss federalization in Slavyansk VoR 13 Apr 2014 -- More than 1,000 people have arrived at a meeting in support of the federalization of Ukraine in the center of Slavyansk, a city in the country's Donetsk region, on Sunday, April 13. All those present are demanding to hold a referendum on this issue and to stop putting pressure on the Donbass residents.
• Ukraine's acting president orders launch of 'full-scale anti-terrorist operation' in eastern Ukraine VoR 13 Apr 2014 -- Ukraine's acting President Alexander Turchinov says that he has ordered to launch a 'full-scale anti-terrorist operation' in eastern Ukraine. The country's armed forces will take part in the operation. Turchinov also noted that Kiev 'is willing to consider granting more authority to the regions, including a sweeping self-government reform, as well as 'renewal' of the local authorities,' according to Itar-Tass.
• Crisis in eastern Ukraine should be settled through diplomacy – OSCE chairman VoR 13 Apr 2014 -- Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter says that the differences between the government and opposition in the eastern regions of Ukraine should be settled by diplomatic means. 'All parties concerned should realize that all issues under discussion should be resolved by democratic means and in compliance with the existing laws, not by the use of violence, in order to make the would-be solutions long-term and stable,' he stressed in a statement that was released today.
• Ukraine: Lugansk police sides with federalization supporters - media VoR 13 Apr 2014 -- Police in the eastern Ukrainian city of Lugansk has sided with activists who rally in support of federalization of the country, Interfax reports with reference to Russia-24 TV channel. Thousands of people in Lugansk, Donets, Kharkov are calling for a referendum to decide on the status of the Donbass regions.
• 50 injured in clashes in Kharkov - Ukraine's Interior Ministry VoR 13 Apr 2014 -- At least 50 people were injured Sunday in clashes in east Ukraina's Kharkov between pro-federalization activists and forces loyal to the government, the local Interior Ministry has said, RIA Novosti reports.
• Counter-protest operations in eastern Ukraine directed by foreign secret service emissaries – Russian MP VoR 13 Apr 2014 -- Law enforcement operations against federalization supporters in eastern Ukraine are being directed by foreign secret service emissaries, but many law enforcers are refusing to obey their orders, Russian State Duma deputy Frants Klintsevich said.
• Right Sector arrives in Slavyansk to suppress protests VoR 13 Apr 2014 -- Militants from the radical group Right Sector have come to the city of Slavyansk in eastern Ukraine to take part in a force operation against protesters who had occupied several government buildings in the city.
• NATO Secretary General concerned about escalation in eastern Ukraine NATO 13 Apr 201
• De-escalation starts on the ground - Article by the NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen NATO 13 Apr 2014
• Kerry voices 'strong concerns' about fresh attacks in eastern Ukraine People's Daily 13 Apr 2014 -- WASHINGTON, April 12 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday voiced 'strong concerns' about fresh attacks by armed militants in eastern Ukraine, threatening 'additional consequences' unless Russia moves to ease tension there.
• CIA behind Ukraine crisis, ousted Yanukovych says Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- Ukrainian deposed President Viktor Yanukovych says the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is provoking bloodshed in the country by sanctioning the use of weapons against pro-Russia protesters.
• UN Security Council to hold meeting on Ukraine Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on the crisis in Ukraine as protests continue in the Eastern European country.
• Ukraine To Launch 'Large-Scale' Offensive Against Separatists RFE/RL 13 Apr 2014 -- Ukraine's acting President Oleksandr Turchynov has said a 'large-scale counterterrorist operation' involving the army will be launched in the country's east after pro-Russia militants seized government buildings.
• Ukraine Takes Action In Slovyansk; West Condemns Russian Involvement RFE/RL 13 Apr 2014 -- Ukraine's interior minister says there were 'dead, wounded on both sides' in an 'antiterrorist' operation in the eastern city of Slovyansk.
• Interview: Ex-President Kuchma Says Only West Can Resolve Ukraine Crisis RFE/RL 13 Apr 2014 -- Former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma believes that Western mediation is the only way out of Ukraine's current crisis.
• Special Forces, Right Sector Besiege Rebellious Slaviansk RIA Novosti 13 Apr 2014 -- Special forces loyal to government and armed men from the radical Right Sector movement launched an operation Sunday to suppress pro-federalization protesters in the east Ukrainian town of Slaviansk.
• Ban urges restraint as tensions mount in eastern Ukraine; Security Council to hold consultations UN News Centre 13 Apr 2014 -- With tensions flaring in eastern Ukraine, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appealed to all sides to work towards calming the situation, which has the "growing potential" to spark violent clashes, while the United Nations Security Council prepares to hold urgent consultations on the situation later this evening.
• US threatens Russia with more sanctions Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- Washington has threatened again to impose more sanctions against Russia if pro-Russia protests continue in Ukraine.
• Libya's interim premier suddenly steps down Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- Libya's interim Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni abruptly quits his post a week after the parliament tasked him with forming a new cabinet.
• FM spokeswoman: Iran to sue US for barring envoy to UN IRNA 13 Apr 2014 -- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham announced that Iran plans to file a lawsuit against the US government for blocking the Islamic Republics choice of its mission at the UN, Hamid Aboutalebi.
• Iran determined to resolve nuclear issue: Rafsanjani ISNA 13 Apr 2014 -- Chairman of Iran's Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has underscored the Islamic Republic's determination to help resolve the dispute over its nuclear energy program.
• Iran to litigate US over UN pick decision Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic will file a lawsuit against the United States over its decision to deny visa to Tehran's newly-appointed ambassador to the United Nations, Hamid Aboutalebi.
• Iran must build 30,000 more centrifuges to feed Bushehr: AEOI Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- Iran says it must build 30,000 more first generation centrifuges if it wants to meet the annual fuel needed at Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.
• Iran needs 30,000 new generation centrifuges to meet domestic fuel demands VoR 13 Apr 2014 -- Iran will need 30,000 of its new generation centrifuges to meet domestic fuel demands, far more than the current number, its nuclear chief said Sunday. Ali Akbar Salehi's comments came just days after the latest round of international talks in Vienna aimed at securing a long-term deal over Iran's disputed nuclear programme.
• N Korea can strike US with nuclear electromagnetic pulse: Report Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- A recent US government report says North Korea could deliver on its threats to attack the United States with a nuclear electromagnetic pulse.
• Bird flu infection sounds alarm in Japan Iran Press TV 13 Apr 2014 -- Japan has ordered the slaughter of over 110,000 chickens following the confirmation of bird flu infection at a poultry farm in the south of the country.
• The CIA's Cultural War Against Soviet Russia VOA 13 Apr 2014 -- The recent revelation by the Washington Post that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency published and distributed Boris Pasternak's epic novel Dr. Zhivago to undermine the Soviets made headlines.