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• OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 10 Sep 2014 [PDF]
• U.S. Sending 475 More Service Members to Iraq AFPS 10 Sep 2014 -- The United States will not hesitate to strike the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria, President Barack Obama said tonight, and the U.S. military is ready.
• U.S. Airstrike Hits ISIL Near Irbil AFPS 10 Sep 2014 -- U.S. military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq, using an attack aircraft to conduct one airstrike yesterday in support of Iraqi Security Forces' defense of Irbil operations.
• UN mission in Afghanistan supports call for presidential candidates to resolve differences UN News Centre 10 Sep 2014 -- The Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ján Kubiš, today endorsed a call made by the Ulema Council, a key religious advisory body, for the country's two presidential candidates to come to an agreement on the formation of a unity government soon.
• US air raid kills 14 civilians in NE Afghanistan Iran Press TV 10 Sep 2014 -- At least fourteen civilians, including women and children, have been killed in yet another airstrike by US-led forces in Afghanistan.
• Afghan forces kill 50 Taliban militants across country Iran Press TV 10 Sep 2014 -- Afghan national security forces backed by army troops have killed 50 Taliban militants and injured 13 others during separate cleanup operations across the Asian country over the past 24 hours.
• Military operations in NW Pakistan disrupt education IRIN 10 Sep 2014 -- Continuing military operations in Pakistan's North Waziristan tribal district are disrupting the education of more than 85,000 students in state-run schools.
• Pakistan army kills 65 militants near Afghan border Iran Press TV 10 Sep 2014 -- Pakistan says its military has conducted fresh air strikes, killing 65 militants in the country's northwestern tribal region along the Afghan border.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Obama Announces Counterterror Campaign Against ISIL AFPS 10 Sep 2014 -- The United States will lead a broad coalition of nations to take the fight to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, President Barack Obama said in a nationally televised address tonight at the White House.
• Statement by the President on ISIL The White House 10 Sep 2014
• Background Conference Call on the President's Address to the Nation The White House 10 Sep 2014
• FACT SHEET: Strategy to Counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) The White House 10 Sep 2014
• Statement By Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on President Obama's ISIL Speech DoD 10 Sep 2014
• Obama Says He Has Authorization For IS Campaign RFE/RL 10 Sep 2014 -- U.S. President Barack Obama told congressional leaders on September 9 he has the authority needed to take action against Islamic State (IS) militants and will detail his plans in an upcoming speech.
• Kerry: International Coalition Will Defeat Islamic State RFE/RL 10 Sep 2014 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the international community will not idly watch the Islamic State (IS) militant group grow, naming Iraq as a key partner in the fight against the militant group.
• White House: Islamic State Strategy Includes Support for Syria Opposition, Iraq VOA 10 Sep 2014 -- President Barack Obama will lay out his strategy to defeat the Islamic State group, also known as ISIL, which controls parts of Iraq and Syria, during a televised address to the nation at 9:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday (0100 GMT Thursday).
• Kerry in Iraq: Global Coalition Would Defeat IS VOA 10 Sep 2014 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, in Iraq to talk with the country's new government, predicted Wednesday that the international coalition Washington is seeking to build to defeat jihadists in Iraq and Syria would ultimately succeed.
• IS Fighters Cause for Concern on 9/11 Anniversary VOA 10 Sep 2014 -- As Americans prepare to observe the 13th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, there are growing concerns that the militant group known as Islamic State could carry out attacks in the U.S. and Europe.
• US Needs Broad Coalition to Fight IS Militants, Analysts Say VOA 10 Sep 2014 -- With President Barack Obama set to announce his strategy for battling Islamic State militants (also known as ISIL or ISIS) in Iraq and Syria, analysts say he will need to build a broad-based coalition of international and regional players to support those efforts.
• Recon squadron keeps remotely piloted aircraft flying AFNS 10 Sep 2014 -- Little more than a decade ago, the skies over Afghanistan looked dramatically different than they do today. Heavy bombing from B-52 Stratofortress', B-1B Lancers and B-2 Spirit bombers could be seen along with F-16 Fighting Falcons, as well as the Navy's F-18 Hornet. Today a small reconnaisance squadron from Kandahar Airfield accounts for more than eight out of 10 of the RPA combat air patrols and reconnaissance missions over Afghan skies.
• EU ministers discuss security and defence UK MOD 10 Sep 2014 -- The Defence Secretary has called on the EU to maintain momentum on investment and rapid reaction capability.
• Poroshenko: Majority of Russian Troops Have Left Ukraine VOA 10 Sep 2014 -- Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko says Russia has pulled more than two-thirds of its forces out of eastern Ukraine.
• Putin: West Uses Ukrainian Crisis to Resuscitate NATO RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- The crisis in eastern Ukraine, which has been provoked by the West, is mainly used to resuscitate NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
• Putin Tightens Control Of Defense Industry, Blasts NATO Over Ukraine RFE/RL 10 Sep 2014 -- President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree taking direct charge of a committee that oversees Russia's defense sector.
• Russian Official: Next Launch of Bulava Missile May Be Multiple RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- The reliability of Bulava (SS-NX-32) Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBM) must be tested by multiple launching, Adm. Vladimir Komoyedov, chairman of the defense committee of the State Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, said Wednesday.
• Russia May Create Its Own Prompt Global Strike System: Defense Ministry RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- Russia might develop its own prompt global strike capability, but will adhere to a defensive doctrine in the development of strategic weaponry, Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said Wednesday.
• Putin: Russia Needs to Assess Potential Military Threats, Ways to Counter Them RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- Russia needs to assess all potential military threats and find a sufficient and adequate response to each of them, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday.
• Two More Bulava SLBM Launches Scheduled This Year: Russian Northern Fleet Source RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- Russia plans to test-fire two more Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) later this year, a source in Russia's Northern Fleet told RIA Novosti Wednesday.
• Russia Successfully Test-Fires Bulava SLBM RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- Russia has successfully test-fired a Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from its Borey-class Vladimir Monomakh nuclear-powered submarine, the Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
• Criticizing NATO, Putin Underlines Need for Nuclear Deterrence VOA 10 Sep 2014 -- President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia must maintain its nuclear deterrence because of what he described as a growing number of possible security threats, and blamed the West for the crisis in Ukraine, which he said is being used to 'resuscitate' NATO.
• Georgia To Send Helmets, Bulletproof Vests In Aid Shipment To Ukraine RFE/RL 10 Sep 2014 -- Georgia is preparing to send military helmets and bulletproof vests to Ukraine as part of what it calls a humanitarian aid shipment.
• Australia to Extend Military Cooperation with Kiev: Ukrainian President Press Service RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- Australia is going to enhance its military-technical cooperation with Ukraine and is planning to train soldiers and provide funding and equipment for the Ukrainian army, the official website of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko reported Wednesday.
• Britain Considers Setting Up Military Bases in Persian Gulf to Fight ISIS: Reports RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- The British military are considering setting up three military bases in the Persian Gulf to fight the Islamic State (ISIS), The Times reported Wednesday, citing a source at the UK Ministry of Defence.
• Xi calls for more strategic trust between China, U.S. People's Daily 10 Sep 2014 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Barack Obama's national security advisor, Susan Rice, here Tuesday and called for more strategic trust between the two countries.
• China Sending 1,800 Peacekeepers to South Sudan VOA 10 Sep 2014 -- China is sending hundreds of troops to join the U.N. peacekeeping force in war-torn South Sudan, where Chinese companies have major oil interests.
• UN officials call for renewed global commitment to ending nuclear tests UN News Centre 10 Sep 2014 -- United Nations officials today called for renewed commitment to a world free of nuclear weapons and nuclear tests, noting that nearly 2,000 such tests have taken place since 1945.
• Disarmament for development is a 'win-win' for States, people – UN rights expert UN News Centre 10 Sep 2014 -- An independent United Nations human rights expert today called for a meaningful reduction of military spending with funds reoriented towards development, and greater transparency in how Governments prioritize budgets.
• Background Briefing on Previewing Secretary Kerry's Trip to Jeddah US Dept. of State 10 Sep 2014
• September 10, 2014 - U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 10 Sep 2014

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for September 10, 2014

Other Conflicts

• 10 September 2014 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 10 Sep 2014
• Press Availability in Baghdad, Iraq US Dept. of State 10 Sep 2014
• Analyst: Sunnis May be 'Achilles Heel' of IS VOA 10 Sep 2014 -- When the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 and disbanded Saddam Hussein's army, it left an unemployed pool of 400,000 armed men who were then quickly recruited by Sunni and Shi'ite extremists.
• Kerry in Iraq: 'Full Speed Ahead' for Coalition Against IS VOA 10 Sep 2014 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says a new, more inclusive government in Iraq means it is 'full speed ahead' for an international coalition to fight Islamic State militants who control territory along Iraq's border with Syria. Kerry spent the day in Baghdad meeting with Iraq's new leaders.
• Kerry arrives in Iraq, meets new government officials Iran Press TV 10 Sep 2014 -- US Secretary of State John Kerry holds talks with new Iraqi authorities in capital Baghdad two days after country's lawmakers approved a new government headed by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
• Iraq launches major offensive south of Salahuddin Iran Press TV 10 Sep 2014 -- The Iraqi army has launched a major offensive against ISIL Takfiri terrorists south of Iraq's Salahuddin Province.
• Iraqi Ministry of Defense Confirms Three ISIS Leaders Killed in Airstrike: Reports RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- The Iraqi Ministry of Defense has confirmed that three of the most prominent Islamic State leaders have been killed in an airstrike carried out by the Iraqi army west of the city of Mosul, Shafaq news reported on Wednesday.
• Poroshenko: Majority of Russian Troops Have Left Ukraine VOA 10 Sep 2014 -- Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko says Russia has pulled more than two-thirds of its forces out of eastern Ukraine.
• Ukraine president says his country will remain united Iran Press TV 10 Sep 2014 -- Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has said the eastern regions of the country will remain part of Ukraine as pro-Russian fighters insist on independence from the country.
• Poroshenko Says Ukraine Will Remain United Despite 'Special Status' In East RFE/RL 10 Sep 2014 -- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says he will submit a bill to parliament next week to grant 'special status' to areas in eastern Ukraine but that the country will remain united.
• Russia's UN Envoy Churkin: Dutch Report on MH17 Crash Investigation Inadequate RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- A report on the investigation of a Malaysian Boeing crash in eastern Ukraine could hardly be considered international and independent as a preliminary probe has been conducted by Dutch experts under agreement with Ukraine and its findings are too vague, Russia's Ambassador to UN Vitaly Churkin said Wednesday.
• Russia Says Ready to Continue Providing Assistance in MH17 Crash Probe RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- Russia is ready to take an active part in the international investigation into Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crash in eastern Ukraine, Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin said Wednesday.
• Ukraine Starts Fortifying Border With Russia: Kiev RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- The Kiev government has started the construction of fortifications on the border with Russia, the press service of the eastern Ukraine special operation said Wednesday.
• Russian Defense Minister: Kiev Bears 'Full Responsibility' For MH17 Tragedy RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- The Kiev government bears "full responsibility" for the crash of Malaysian Boeing in Ukraine, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday.
• Russia Not to Change Its Stance on Ukrainian Crisis Despite Sanctions: Kremlin RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- The possibility of Kiev sanctions against Russia will not affect Moscow's stance on the crisis in Ukraine, Russian president's aide Yuri Ushakov said Wednesday.
• First 100 days of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in Office RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- On Sunday, September 14, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko will mark his 100 days in office.
• Self-Proclaimed Republics 'Not Interested' in Bill on Their Status Within Ukraine RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- The self-proclaimed people's republics of Donetsk and Luhansk (DPR and LPR) have no interest in the presidential bill on their status within Ukraine, an LPR spokesman said Wedensday.
• Luhansk Chief Says Kiev, Self-Proclaimed Republics to Continue Talks RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- The negotiations between the Kiev government and self-proclaimed people's republics of Donetsk and Luhansk (DPR and LPR) will continue, but the date of the next meeting has yet to be set, LPR chief Igor Plotnitsky said Wednesday.
• Ukrainian President: Some 700 Captives Already Released by Self-Defense Forces RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- About 700 captives have already been handed over to Kiev by the eastern Ukrainian self-defense forces, and some 500 more will be released by the end of the week, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said Wednesday.
• OPCW Fact Finding Mission: "Compelling Confirmation" That Chlorine Gas Used as Weapon in Syria OPCW 10 Sep 2014 -- The fact-finding mission (FFM) appointed by the OPCW Director-General to examine alleged uses of chlorine gas as a weapon in Syria has found information constituting "compelling confirmation" that a toxic chemical was used "systematically and repeatedly" as a weapon in villages in northern Syria earlier this year.
• Libya: UN envoy calls for end to fighting, beginning of political process UN News Centre 10 Sep 2014 -- The violence in Libya must stop, the United Nations envoy to that country today reiterated, calling for "meaningful, effective" dialogue to end what is among the worst fighting the country has seen since leader Muammar al-Qadhafi was ousted in 2011.

News Reports

• Release of Report on CIA Tortures Delayed RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- The long-awaited report on the usage of harsh interrogation techniques by CIA will not be released this week, said Senator Dianne Feinstein, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
• Ebola: UN relief chief allocates $4 million to bolster aid deliveries in West Africa UN News Centre 10 Sep 2014 -- To help offset disruptions in aid delivery caused by travel restrictions on Ebola-affected countries, the top United Nations relief official today approved an emergency allocation of nearly $4 million for the UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) to support operations in West Africa.
• Despite price dip, uranium demand, production continues to rise - UN atomic watchdog UN News Centre 10 Sep 2014 -- A new report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) published today found that demand for uranium, the raw material used to fuel nuclear power stations, will continue to rise, despite declining market prices since the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident in Japan in March 2011 and lower electricity demand as a result of the global economic crisis.