07 November 2016 Military News

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OIF / OND / OEF / OIR / OFS Casualty Update 07 Nov 2016 [PDF]

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook in the Pentagon Briefing Room DoD 07 Nov 2016 -- Presenter: Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 07 Nov 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Coalition airstrike demonstrates synergy among nations AFNS 07 Nov 2016 -- The U.S.-led Coalition tasked with degrading and defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant successfully executed a large scale, multinational strike on a weapons facility in Al Haditha, Iraq, Oct. 31.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 07 Nov 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Isolation, Liberation of Raqqa Key in Defeating ISIL, Pentagon Spokesman Says AFPS 07 Nov 2016 -- The isolation and liberation of the Syrian city of Raqqa from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant are key in efforts to ultimately defeat the terrorists, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said today.

UN censures loss of civilian lives during US operations in Afghanistan Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- The United Nations has launched an investigation into a recent incident in which over 30 civilians were killed in a US airstrike in northern Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: UN Mission probing air strikes that allegedly killed 32 civilians in Kunduz UN News 07 Nov 2016 -- The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has said that it is currently investigating allegations that at least 32 civilians were killed and a further 19 injured in airstrikes in Kunduz city, which is in the north of the country, last Thursday.

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Dunford Arrives in Riyadh for Talks With Saudi Leaders AFPS 07 Nov 2016 -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived here today for meetings with national security and military officials.
USS San Diego Completes NASA Orion Mission NNS 07 Nov 2016 -- Amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) successfully completed recovery operations of the NASA Orion crew module Nov. 1.
America's Familiarization Training Pays Off during F-35B DT-III NNS 07 Nov 2016 -- Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) successfully completed its fifth day of F-35B Lightning II developmental test (DT-III) with the support of flight deck personnel who received specialized training in Yuma, Arizona, earlier in the month.
USS Decatur and USS Spruance Visit Pearl Harbor NNS 07 Nov 2016 -- Guided missile destroyers USS Spruance (DDG 111) and USS Decatur (DDG 73), along with embarked Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 and staff from Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 31, arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 3, for the final port visit in their Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) Western Pacific deployment.
Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Tours Directed Energy Facilities at US Navy Base NNS 07 Nov 2016 -- U.S. Navy scientists and engineers briefed a delegation of defense officials from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on directed energy technologies at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), the Department of Defense announced Nov. 4.
With an Eye on the East, New US Army Stryker Ready for Europe Deployment in 2018 Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- Three years ahead of its deployment to Europe, the US Army Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle arrived last month, complete with a new 30mm cannon. The upgraded weapons system comes in response to a request from Vilseck, Germany's, 2nd Cavalry Regiment for more firepower.

NATO Chief Promises Massive Defense Reinforcement Amid Tensions With Russia Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- NATO is placing hundreds of thousands of troops on higher alert amid growing tensions with Russia, alliance's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said.
Joint press point with NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller and the Foreign Minister of Romania, Lazăr Comănescu NATO 07 Nov 2016
Nordic States Agree to Ease Military Access Within Its Territories Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- The Nordic countries will enable easy military access to each other's territories in peacetime within the framework of the Nordic Defense Cooperation organization (NORDEFCO), the Danish Defense Ministry said on Monday.

UK military shocked by Russia's Armata 'revolutionary' tank Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- The British military intelligence has issued an internal warning about Russia's advanced new main battle tank (MBTs), criticizing London's inability to offer a competing solution, according to a new report.
Russia Says Military Cooperation With Turkey Resuming RFE/RL 07 Nov 2016 -- Officials in Moscow say Russia and Turkey are resuming military cooperation and plan to hold a meeting of an intergovernmental commission before the end of 2016.
Former NATO Chief Expects Russia's Assertive Behavior To Continue For Decades RFE/RL 07 Nov 2016 -- Former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says Russia's assertive behavior toward NATO may last for decades.
Russia to Hold Observation Flight Over UK Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- Russian specialists would carry out an observance flight over the territories of the United Kingdom.

Serbian military hosts drills with Russian, Belarusian forces Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- Serbia is hosting joint military drills with Russian and Belarusian armed forces with the aim of broadening cooperation in anti-terror missions across borders.
Slavic Brotherhood: Russian, Belarusian, Serbian Forces Seize Airport in Drills Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- Russian, Belarusian and Serbian special units successfully carried out an exercise the objective of which was to retake control of a seized airport as part of the Slavic Brotherhood-2016 joint drills, head of the Russian contingent participating in the drills Maj. Gen. Oleg Polguev said.

Britain Chosen to Service European F-35 Fighter Jets Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- The United Kingdom has been chosen by the US F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) to become the repair hub for European-based Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth multirole fighters, the UK Defense Ministry said Monday.
UK chosen as a global F-35 repair hub UK MOD 07 Nov 2016 -- The UK has been chosen by the F-35 Program Office to be a global repair hub providing maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade services for F-35 avionic and aircraft components. Over the lifetime of the programme, components for hundreds of European-based F-35 aircraft will be serviced and maintained in North Wales.
£4 Billion to support Britain's modern forces and their families UK MOD 07 Nov 2016 -- Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today announced that over £4 billion will be invested to create a better defence estate for the UK's Armed Forces and their families.

China, Pakistan hold joint anti-terrorism drills People's Daily 07 Nov 2016 -- Chinese and Pakistani special forces have held a joint military exercise in a bid to strengthen their cooperation in fighting terrorism.

Philippine leader cancels assault rifle deal with US Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the cancellation of the country's purchase of police rifles from the United States, saying Manila would look for a cheaper supplier.
Philippine President Duterte Orders to Cancel Arms Deal With US Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered to cancel an arms deal with the United States on Monday.

India's Acquisition Body Clears Deal on Purchase of Russian T-90 Tanks - Source Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- India's Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) gave the go-ahead to the deal on 464 Russian T-90 tanks under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative, a source in the Indian Defense Ministry told Sputnik on Monday.
India Plans to Produce Nearly 100 Combat Aircraft From Its Own Factory Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- India is currently planning to induct a large number of foreign made fighters to shore up its depleting squadron strength. But at the same time, it is going ahead with plans to induct aircraft produced in its own factories.
India to Contract for More Russian Tanks, Plans Domestic Assembling Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- If Russia approves India's 'Acceptance of Necessity' for 464 T-90 tanks, this will be the second major defense deal with Russia under PM Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative. The first `Make in India' deal in the defence sector is to produce Kamov helicopters. Thus, Russia scores two out of two in Make in India category for defence sector.

Iran Navy fleet heading for Atlantic Ocean for first time Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says an Iranian naval fleet is planning to head for the Atlantic Ocean for the first time after a port call in South Africa.

French DCNS Company Interested in Constructing Three Submarines in Poland Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- Direction des Constructions Navales Services (DCNS), a French defense company, is interested in constructing three submarines, equipped with guided naval cruise missiles (NCMs) in Poland, local media reported Monday.

November 7, 2016 - U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 07 Nov 2016
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Josh Earnest en route Ann Arbor, Michigan, 11/7/2016 The White House 07 Nov 2016

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DoD News: Contracts for November 07, 2016

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7 November 2016 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 07 Nov 2016
INTERVIEW: Architecture around Somalia's electoral process is infinitely more robust than in 2012 - UN envoy UN News 07 Nov 2016 -- The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) is mandated with many tasks in the east African nation as it continues to make significant strides in its peace process after two decades of lawlessness and conflict.
Over-generalized approach could expose peace operations to greater risk, warns UN deputy chief UN News 07 Nov 2016 -- Amid increased attacks from violent extremist and terrorist groups, the United Nations peace operations must be better prepared to face such asymmetric threats by ensuring the safety and security of UN personnel and adapting to varying situations on the ground, Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson told the Security Council today.

Status Quo in South China Sea Could be Best Option for Now VOA 07 Nov 2016 -- While a resolution to the South China Sea disputes is unlikely in the near future, improving ties between Beijing and Manila could bode well for maritime peace in the region.

New UN survey reveals extensive damage to health system in war-torn Yemen UN News 07 Nov 2016 -- There are critical shortages in medical doctors in over 40 per cent of all Yemeni districts, with more than half of all health facilities closed or partially functioning as the conflict continues, a new World Health Organization (WHO) survey has revealed.

Turkish Army Destroys 58 Daesh Targets in Northern Syria – General Staff Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- The Turkish forces destroyed a total of 58 targets of the Daesh jihadist group and one position of the Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) in the past 24 hours as part of the Euphrates Shield operation in northern Syria, Turkey's General Staff said in a statement on Monday.

Syria seizes US, Israeli arms from militants Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- Syria has released footage of American- and Israeli-made weapons seized by the Syrian army from Takfiri militants in the capital, Damascus.
US Welcomes Extension of Humanitarian Pause in Aleppo - State Department Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- The United States welcomes the extension of the humanitarian pause in Aleppo announced by Russia, US Department of State deputy spokesperson Mark Toner told reporters on Monday.
Syrian Democratic Forces Make Progress With Coalition Aid in Raqqa Operation Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have already made progress in the three days since they launched the operation to recapture the Syrian city of Raqqa from Daesh, US Department of Defense spokesman Peter Cook said in a press briefing on Monday.
US-Led Coalition Should Stop Turkey's Advancement Toward Raqqa - SDF Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- The Kurdish Syrian Democratic Fighters (SDF) are ready to respond to any Turkish advancement toward Raqqa and the international coalition is responsible for making Turkey withdraw from the region, senior member of the Syrian Democratic Council, SDF's political wing, Rizan Hado said on Monday.
Syrian Troops Repel Daesh Attack Near Deir ez-Zor Military Airport Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- The Syrian Armed Forces (SAF) repelled a Daesh terrorists' attack aimed at seizing Tall Rifaat heights not far from the Deir ez-Zor military airport, located to the north of Aleppo.
Kurdish-Led SDF Liberates Six Settlements North of Raqqa From Daesh Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which recently began to advance on the Daesh-held Syrian city of Raqqa, liberated six settlements north of the city, Farhat Patiyev, member of the Kurdish National Congress, said on Monday.
Putin Considers Suspension of Russian Aerial Operation in Syria Feasible Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- The suspension of the Russian Aerospace Forces' operation in Syria continues, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday.
Operation Euphrates Rage: What is Known So Far About Raqqa Offensive Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have launched a large-scale operation to isolate and eventually free Raqqa, the so-called capital of Daesh's caliphate, on Sunday, with US and Turkish defense officials reaching an agreement on "a long-term plan for seizing, holding and governing" the embattled city.
Syrian Ex-Opposition Head Calls Quarrel With Russia Mistake of Anti-Gov't Groups Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- The former National Coalition for Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces leader said that alienating Russia was a mistake made by some Syrian opposition groups.
Syrian Kurds Face Heavy Fighting in Battle to Retake Raqqa VOA 07 Nov 2016 -- Kurdish-led Syrian forces, backed by U.S. air power and military advisers, captured a number of Islamic State positions amid heavy fighting Monday north of the IS stronghold of Raqqa.

Iraqi forces uncover Daesh prison near northern city of Mosul Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- Iraqi government troops have uncovered a prison used by the Daesh Takfiri terrorists to hold residents in the recently recaptured town of Hammam al-Alil, located south of the northern city of Mosul.
Iraqi Peshmerga forces enter town of Bashiqa near Mosul Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- Iraqi Kurdish fighters have entered the center of the Daesh-held town of Bashiqa, which is located east of the city of Mosul, from four axes.
Peshmerga Fighters Seize Key Town From IS To Northeast Of Mosul RFE/RL 07 Nov 2016 -- Iraqi Kurdish forces have recaptured a town to the northeast of Mosul that had been held by Islamic State (IS) militants for two years.
'We Don't Need US Air Support' in Mosul - Iraqi Militia Commander Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- Iraq's state-sponsored People's Mobilization Forces (PMF), also known as al-Hashd al-Sha'abi, do not need the United States to conduct airstrikes on Daesh targets during the operation aimed at freeing Mosul, Ahmet Arslan, a Turkmen commander with the PMF, told Sputnik.
Iraqi Kurds Foreign Relations Chief Requests Russian Military, Humanitarian Aid Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- Iraqi Kurdistan's Foreign Relations chief Falah Mustafa Bakir said on Monday that he had asked Moscow to provide military assistance in fight against terrorists as well as humanitarian aid to refugees during a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov.
Daesh Leader Manages to Escape From Iraq's Mosul Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- The Iraqi armed forces press service said Monday about the escape of Daesh leader Abu Bakr Baghdadi from Iraqi Mosul in the course of the operation to liberate the city conducted by the country's army together with the international coalition.
Background Briefing on Humanitarian Response and Preparation for Post-Operational Mosul US Dept. of State 07 Nov 2016
Iraq: As anti-ISIL operation intensifies, civilians increasingly at risk, UN official warns UN News 07 Nov 2016 -- Amid the intensification of the military campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) in northern Iraq and its impact on civilians, a senior United Nations humanitarian official in the country has raised alarm their safety and called on all sides to ensure that they are protected.
Food Pre-Positioned for 1.25 Million People in Mosul VOA 07 Nov 2016 -- About 33,000 people have now been displaced from their homes in and around Mosul since military operations began three weeks ago to oust Islamic State from Iraq's second-largest city.
Peshmerga Struggle to Seize Last IS-held Town in Iraqi Kurdistan VOA 07 Nov 2016 -- Shortly after 2 p.m. local time Monday, the Iraqi Kurdish news agency Rudaw flashed on its website, "Bashiqa is liberated; Peshmerga in full control." That seemed wildly inaccurate.

Erdogan accuses EU of supporting terrorism Press TV 06 Nov 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he does not care if he is called a dictator over his crackdown on the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group and its sympathizers.
Turkey criticizes EU 'double standards' vis-à-vis PKK militants Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- A high-ranking Turkish official has directed strident criticism at the European Union over what he described as the bloc's double standards towards members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
Turkish EU Affairs Minister Slams EU 'Double Standards' on PKK Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- Turkish Minister for EU Affairs Omer Celik on Monday described a Belgian court's refusal to call the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) a terrorist organization as an example of EU "double standards" with regard to the armed group.

Myanmar paper banned from reporting on soldiers' violence against Rohingyas Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- A leading English-language newspaper in Myanmar has suspended its reporting on the western Rakhine state, home to many Rohingya Muslims.
Rebel Tensions Rise With Myanmar Army's Offensive VOA 07 Nov 2016 -- Under the scorching midday sun, a drill sergeant for the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) shouts commands at around 100 young soldiers, some barely out of their teens.

Cross-border firing by Indian troops kill three in Kashmir: Pakistani officials Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- Pakistan's officials say Indian troops have opened fire and killed three people, including a policeman, across the two countries' de facto border in the disputed region of Kashmir.

Fighting between rival forces kill 29 in central Somali city Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- Nearly 30 people have been killed in fierce clashes between regional forces in the central Somali city of Galkayo, which is divided between two semi-autonomous regions.

Prospect of solution 'within reach,' Ban says, as Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders open talks UN News 07 Nov 2016 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon offered his "full support" to the talks between the Greek Cypriot leader and the Turkish Cypriot leader, concentrated on the chapter of territory, as well as other outstanding issues interdependently, kicked off today in Switzerland.
Greek, Turkish Cypriot Leaders Meet to Try to Re-Unite Divided Island VOA 07 Nov 2016 -- Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders are holding U.N.-mediated talks in an effort to end the four-decade-long stalemate that has kept their island divided. U.N. Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon opened the week long talks with words of encouragement for the task ahead.

Mali: Ban strongly condemns attack that kills two civilians and one peacekeeper UN News 07 Nov 2016 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the deadly attack yesterday in northern Mali that claimed the life of two Malian civilians and killing one peacekeeper from Togo while injuring seven others.

South Sudan will face escalating food crisis in 2017, UN agriculture agency warns UN News 07 Nov 2016 -- As the conflict in South Sudan grinds on, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned today that 31 per cent of the country's population, or 3.7 million people, are facing a severe food security risk, despite the end of the lean food season and start of harvests – a major increase from the one million who were in a similar situation at this time last year.
Death Toll From South Sudan Shooting Up to 13 VOA 07 Nov 2016 -- Police in South Sudan say the death toll has risen to 13 from Saturday's mass shooting at a club where patrons were watching an English football game.

Israel Opposes French-Sponsored Peace Conference With Palestinians VOA 07 Nov 2016 -- Israel has reiterated its firm opposition to a French-sponsored international conference before the end of the year to revive long-stalled peace efforts with the Palestinians.

News Reports

'Revoltingly Foul' -- Russian TV Makes Final Push To Discredit U.S. Election RFE/RL 07 Nov 2016 -- "Dirtiest" ever. "Revoltingly foul." Potentially rigged. Russia's most prominent state TV host piled venomous criticism on the U.S. presidential race and the Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton, in a prime-time program two days before the November 8 election.

Ortega wins Nicaraguan presidency for 3rd consecutive term Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has emerged as the victor of the presidential race in the Central American country, overwhelmingly winning a third consecutive term in office.
Nicaragua President Heading to a Third Term VOA 07 Nov 2016 -- Nicaragua presidential elections partial results show Daniel Ortega on his way for a third consecutive term.
Ortega set for landslide win in presidential vote: Electoral board Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- A preliminary vote count shows that incumbent Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is set to win a third consecutive term in office.

Pro-Russian General Wins First Round Of Bulgarian Presidential Vote RFE/RL 07 Nov 2016 -- Partial results from Bulgaria's presidential election show that a pro-Russian candidate who is backed by the Socialist Party has won the first-round ballot that was held on November 6.

Montenegrin Opposition Calls Charges Of Plot To Kill Djukanovic 'Fabricated' RFE/RL 07 Nov 2016 -- Montenegro's pro-Russian opposition parties have rejected charges by the country's chief prosecutor that Russian nationalists organized an alleged October coup attempt aimed at assassinating pro-Western leader Milo Djukanovic over his efforts to join NATO.

S. Korean prosecutors investigate president's meeting with conglomerate heads over scandal People's Daily 07 Nov 2016 -- South Korean prosecutors launched an investigation on Monday into President Park Geun-hye's closed-door meeting with heads of major conglomerates last year for Park's possible role in helping raise funds for two foundations presumably controlled by her long-time confidante Choi Soon-sil.

South Korean Lawmakers Eye Revival of Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Program Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- Several South Korean lawmakers formed an informal group to resume the six-way talks on the North Korean nuclear weapons program. The lawmakers will soon hold talks with their colleagues from the US, Russia and China.

China tells foreign countries not to intervene in Hong Kong affairs People's Daily 07 Nov 2016 -- China said on Monday foreign countries should not intervene in Hong Kong affairs as foreign media voiced concerns following Chinese top legislature's interpretation of the Basic Law of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong leader says will implement China ruling on rebel MPs Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- Hong Kong's leader says he would "fully implement" a ruling by the Chinese parliament, which effectively bars two newly-elected pro-independence lawmakers from the city's local legislature after they deliberately misread their oaths of office.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Confirms Two Lawmakers Barred From Office Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying confirmed that two of the newly-elected members of the current-term Legislative Council (LegCo), who violated the oath-taking procedure through refusing to declare their allegiance to Beijing, will not take the office, press release by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region said.
China Orders Barring of Hong Kong Lawmakers Over Oath Controversy VOA 07 Nov 2016 -- China has declared that democratically elected pro-independence lawmakers in Hong Kong should not be allowed to take up their seats in the legislature, weighing in on a dispute over the way their oaths were taken during a swearing-in ceremony last month.
China adopts law on cybersecurity People's Daily 07 Nov 2016 -- China's top legislature on Monday adopted a Cybersecurity Law to safeguard sovereignty on cyber space, national security and the rights of citizens.
Chinese parliament ratifies law on internet security Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- Chinese authorities have ratified a law allowing state agencies to impose more restrictions on internet users.
Spotlight: "16+1" mechanism opens up new chapter of China-CEE cooperation People's Daily 07 Nov 2016 -- The "16+1" mechanism, a platform created in April 2012 by China and 16 Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, has injected fresh impetus to cooperation between them.

UK Privacy Tribunal Taken to Court Over GCHQ Surveillance Claims Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- The UK's court relating to privacy and surveillance matters, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, is being taken to the European Court of Human Rights over its failure to disclose whether or not certain people were subjected to surveillance by UK's Communications agency, GCHQ.

Qasemi: US upcoming govt. should be committed to JCPOA IRNA 07 Nov 2016 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said on Monday that the upcoming US government should remain committed to its pledges with regards to the Implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Next US administration bound by JCPOA: Iran Press TV 07 Nov 2016 -- Iran has warned that upcoming changes in the United States administration must not affect Washington's commitment to a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.

Cross-strait situation 'lax outside, tense inside": NSB head CNA 07 Nov 2016 -- National Security Bureau chief Peng Sheng-chu (彭勝竹) on Monday described the cross-Taiwan Strait situation over the past five months as "lax outside, but tense inside," and he expected official exchanges to become even more limited.

Saakashvili Lashes Out At Poroshenko, Quits As Odesa Governor RFE/RL 07 Nov 2016 -- KYIV -- The boisterous former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has resigned as governor of Ukraine's turbulent Odesa region, accusing the Ukrainian president of dishonesty and the central government of sabotaging crucial reforms.

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