09 November 2016 Military News

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OIF / OND / OEF / OIR / OFS Casualty Update 09 Nov 2016 [PDF]

Centcom Officials Release Iraq, Syria Civilian Casualty Assessments AFPS 09 Nov 2016 -- After months of reviewing reports and databases to resolve cases in which coalition airstrikes may have resulted in civilian casualties, U.S. Central Command officials have determined that over the past year, 24 U.S. airstrikes targeting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant may have killed as many as 64 civilians and injured eight others in Iraq and Syria.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 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.

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Secretary Mabus Names Newest Arleigh-Burke Class Destroyer NNS 09 Nov 2016 -- In a ceremony Nov. 9, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced that the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, DDG 121, will be named Frank E. Petersen Jr., in honor of the Marine Corps lieutenant general who was the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and the first African-American Marine Corps general officer.
SECNAV Names Next Amphibious Assault Ship NNS 09 Nov 2016 -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced November 9 that the name of the next America-class amphibious assault ship will be USS Bougainville (LHA 8).
Marines, Sailors get upgrades to flame resistant uniform USMC News 09 Nov 2016 -- Marines will soon receive updated flame resistant uniforms, making them less susceptible to severe burns.
CLB 6 exercise prepares Battalion for future deployment USMC News 09 Nov 2016 -- Between tents dotting a field, a command operation center buzzed with activity, such as Marines leaving on patrol or discussing combat tactics. Combat Logistics Battalion 6 conducted a command post exercise at Bogue Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field, N.C., Nov. 1-4, for their future deployment with Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Africa.
MK VI Crew Participates in USS Carl Vinson's COMPTUEX; a First for the Patrol Boat NNS 09 Nov 2016 -- Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 3 Mark VI boat crew provided exercise support during USS Carl Vinson's (CVN 70) Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX), Nov. 4, marking a first for the patrol boat.
First F-35B Power Module, Engine Swap Take Place on USS America NNS 09 Nov 2016 -- The F-35B Lightning II completed a new milestone during its third and final Developmental Test Phase (DT-III) by successfully completing the first power module and engine swap at sea in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

NATO Operation Sea Guardian Kicks off in the Mediterranean NATO 09 Nov 2016 -- MEDITERRANEAN SEA -- Today, NATO begins a new standing maritime security operation in the Mediterranean Sea named Operation Sea Guardian.
Joint press point with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bakir Izetbegović NATO 09 Nov 2016 -- (As delivered)

China, Vietnam conclude joint patrol in Beibu Gulf People's Daily 09 Nov 2016 -- China and Vietnam concluded a three-day joint patrol mission in a common fishing zone in the Beibu Gulf Wednesday.

Philippines: Military Exercises With US Will Be Scaled Back Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Philippine defense officials announced Wednesday that joint military exercises with the US have been approved by President Rodrigo Duterte, but the number of drills will be decreasing and will not include mock assaults.

Nordic Countries Sign Memorandum on Easy Access for Military Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- The five Nordic states, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) enabling easy military access to each other's territories, according to Sweden's Defense Ministry.

It is ridiculous to say J-20 copied U.S. fighter jet: Chinese media People's Daily 09 Nov 2016 -- To say that the J-20 jet, China's new-generation stealth fighter, copied the technologies of U.S. F-117A fighter, which the U.S. Air Force first flew in the 1980s, is simply ludicrous, People's Frontline said in a commentary. The newspaper argued that such voices reflect the jealousy of the U.S.

Cuba to hold nationwide drills to confront 'enemy actions' Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- Cuba has announced the start of nationwide military exercises to prepare its forces to confront "a range of enemy actions" in the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.

US Intention to Create 'Asian NATO' Could Destabilize Region – N Korea's Embassy Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Washington's alleged intention to create a NATO-like organization in Asia, involving South Korea and Japan, poses danger to stability in Northeast Asia, the North Korean Embassy in Russia said in a press release on Wednesday.

India Stocks Up on Russian, Israeli Ammunition as Borders Remain Tense Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Since the Uri attack that killed 19 troops in September, unabated tension and skirmishes on the border with Pakistan force India to purchase ammunition from its reliable suppliers.

UK works with northern allies to tackle threats UK MOD 09 Nov 2016-- Britain remains committed to working with regional allies to confront global security threats, the Defence Secretary has said.

November 9, 2016 - U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 09 Nov 2016

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DoD News: Contracts for November 09, 2016

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9 November 2016 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 09 Nov 2016

Syrian troops down 14 drones operated by militants Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- Syrian army soldiers and allied fighters have shot down 14 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operated by foreign-backed terrorists in the southwestern province of Dara'a.
US-led coalition airstrike kills 23 civilians in Syria's Raqqah Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- An airstrike by the US-led coalition purportedly fighting Daesh in Syria has killed at least 23 people, including a child, in a town near the Daesh-held northeastern city of Raqqah.
Militants' Attack on Aleppo University Campus Leaves Six Dead, 20 Injured Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Aleppo university campus was attacked by Jihadists, six people were killed, at least 20 people were wounded, according to a source.
Syrian Armed Forces Repel Militants' Attack in Damascus Neighborhood Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Violent clashes between Syrian Armed forces and Jabhat Fatah al Sham, formerly known as Nusra Front, occurred in the town of Khan al-Shih, one of the main terrorist's strongholds not far from Damascus, according to milita source.
Syrian Army Gains Strategic Hikmah Height in Southwest Aleppo - Militia Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- According to a source in the Syrian militia, Syrian government army and militia troops established control over the strategic Hikmah height in southwestern Aleppo.

Nearly 42k displaced since Mosul operation began: IOM Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says nearly 42,000 people have left their homes in several areas since the start of the operation to liberate Iraq's city of Mosul from the control of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
Dozens Takfiri Daesh terrorists killed in Mosul operations Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- Dozens of Daesh terrorists have reportedly been killed during separate operations in and around Mosul as Iraqi government troops and their allies are tightening the noose around the extremists controlling the northern city.

Cross-border firing kills three Indian soldiers in Kashmir: Army Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- At least three Indian soldiers have been killed in an exchange of fire with Pakistani forces along the de facto border dividing the disputed region of Kashmir.

Kenya Starts Pulling Peacekeepers From S. Sudan VOA 09 Nov 2016 -- About 100 Kenyan soldiers who were serving in South Sudan returned home Wednesday, as Kenya began to withdraw forces from the U.N. peacekeeping mission.
First batch of Kenyan troops return from UN mission in South Sudan Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- The first batch of Kenyan troops, who served in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, have returned home, in response to the UN's sacking of a Kenyan commander in charge of the forces over negligence of duty.

Turkish Army Destroys 90 Daesh Targets in Northern Syria – General Staff Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Turkey's General Staff said that Turkish forces have destroyed a total of 90 Islamic State (IS) terrorist group targets alongside five Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) positions in the past 24 hours as part of the Euphrates Shield operation in northern Syria.

'It's Time for Trump to Keep His Pledges on Recognition of Crimea Referendum' Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- The time for Donald Trump to keep his campaign pledges on recognizing the Crimea referendum has come, Russian lawmaker Natalia Poklonskaya said on Wednesday.

Tunisian military kills head of terrorist group Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- The Tunisian army has hunted down and shot dead a leader of a militant group affiliated with the Daesh Takfiri terrorists that killed a soldier at his home in central Tunisia.

Notion of Palestinian state over after Trump win: Israeli minister Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- Hard-line Israeli politician Naftali Bennett has said that the idea of a Palestinian state is over after Donald Trump's election as the 45th president of the United States.

International Criminal Court aims to make Libya a priority for next year, says Prosecutor UN News 09 Nov 2016 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) will make the situation in Libya a priority in 2017, its prosecutor said today, citing the widespread violence, lawlessness and impunity in the country and the tragic consequences of the conflict borne by civilians.

UN envoy reports on 'constructive' discussions with Burundi to resolve differences UN News 09 Nov 2016 -- The United Nations envoy on conflict prevention has said that the international community and the Government of Burundi would find a common ground for implementing the Security Council resolution that proposes the deployment of unarmed UN police officers through continued dialogue.

News Reports

Donald Trump says he would seek national unity People's Daily 09 Nov 2016 -- U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday in his victory speech it was time for America to bind the wounds of division and come together as one united people.
Consistency Seen in Trump Foreign Policy Positions VOA 09 Nov 2016 -- Contrary to a common criticism, President-elect Donald Trump has held strikingly consistent positions on foreign policy since he emerged as a politically ambitious real estate tycoon in the 1980s.
Analysts: Trump Presidency Brings Uncertainties for Asia VOA 09 Nov 2016 -- The election of Donald Trump as the United States' next president not only raises huge questions about America's relations with the world's second largest economy, China, but traditional allies in the region as well, analysts say.
In Middle East, Head-Scratching, Alarm After Trump Win VOA 09 Nov 2016 -- Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. election has prompted a scramble by foreign leaders and analysts to understand what his presidency might mean for their countries. And no more so than in the Mideast, which reacted angrily when he first proposed last year to impose a temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States and declared "Islam hates us."
Africans React to Trump Victory VOA 09 Nov 2016 -- Feelings about Donald Trump's U.S. election win are mixed in Africa.
Clinton wishes Trump success, calls on America to unite Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has addressed her supporters for the first time since losing the White House race to Donald Trump, wishing success for the Republican president-elect.
Donald Trump's shocking rise to US presidency elicits global reactions Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- The victory of billionaire populist Donald J. Trump in the US presidential election is prompting responses from politicians worldwide, ranging from messages of congratulation to tacit expressions of discomfort.
Trump Pledges To Be President For 'All Americans,' Clinton Concedes Defeat RFE/RL 09 Nov 2016 -- Donald Trump has urged Americans to "come together as one united people" after winning a historic U.S. presidential election over Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, who conceded defeat and said the nation should give Trump a "chance to lead."
World Reacts To Trump Presidential Victory RFE/RL 09 Nov 2016 -- Reaction is coming in from around the globe to news that Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States, with the European Union reacting with caution and the Kremlin welcoming the outcome.
View From Brussels: Glum Views In The Corridors Of Power RFE/RL 09 Nov 2016 -- In the months leading up to Donald Trump's victory in the November 8 presidential election in the United States, not a single European diplomat, civil servant, or politician from the EU or NATO that I spoke to welcomed the notion of a Trump presidency.
Explainer: What Will A Trump Presidency Look Like? RFE/RL 09 Nov 2016 -- From plans for a border wall with Mexico to praise for Vladimir Putin, Republican Donald Trump's statements made the 2016 U.S. presidential race a campaign like no other.
Global Markets, U.S. Dollar Slide As Trump Wins Election RFE/RL 09 Nov 2016 -- Global stock markets and the U.S. dollar slipped sharply on news that Republican candidate Donald Trump has been elected as the 45th president of the United States, while U.S. stocks opened broadly lower on Wall Street.
Hungary Expects Less Criticism From Overseas as Trump Wins Presidency - MP Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Budapest expects less criticism from overseas after Donald Trump has been elected the next US president, a Hungarian lawmaker told Sputnik.
World Leaders Congratulate Donald Trump on US Presidency Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- The leaders of countries worldwide congratulated GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential elections, as Trump leads with 276 electoral votes against Democrat Hillary Clinton's 228 votes out of 270 needed to win.
Mexico Refuses to Pay for Building Trump's Wall Along Border With US Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Mexico will not pay for the construction of a wall on the US-Mexico border, as has been suggested by US president-elect Donald Trump, Mexican Foreign Minister Claudia Ruiz Massieu said on Wednesday.
Trump to Take 'Tough Line' on US-China Trade Relations, Likely to Kill TPP Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Donald Trump, who won the US presidential elections, will take a hard line on trade relations with China and is likely to abandon the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) treaty, experts told Sputnik on Wednesday.
PACE Group 'Confident' Trump's Team to Uphold Human Rights, Democracy in US Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- The victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential elections proves there is a working democracy, which the president-elect's administration will surely uphold, along with human rights and the rule of law, Tobias Zech, Vice-Chairperson of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Group of the European People's Party told Sputnik.
US Policy Toward EU Security Under Trump May Be More Demanding - OSCE Official Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- The United States' policy toward the European security is unlikely to change drastically, but it may become more demanding in terms of EU states' contribution to own security, former president of the Organization of Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly Ilkka Kanerva told Sputnik on Wednesday.
NATO Secretary General congratulates US President-elect Donald Trump NATO 09 Nov 2016 -- Press Release (2016) 166
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Israel counts on U.S. president-elect for stronger alliance People's Daily 09 Nov 2016 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday congratulated the United States elected president, Donald Trump, saying he believe the alliance between the two countries will grow stronger.
Trump's Presidency Won't Shake EU-US Ties, US NATO Commitment - Lawmaker Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- The relations between the Unites States and Europe as well as Washington's commitments with regard to its NATO allies will not experience any dramatic changes under US President-Elect Donald Trump, Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee in the Finnish Parliament Matti Vanhanen told Sputnik Wednesday.
Fear and Loathing Spread in Scandinavia as Trump Sweeps to Victory Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- In the weeks leading up to the US presidential election, the Nordic countries made no secret of their political sympathies, with state media and top-notch politicians voicing almost unanimous support for Hillary Clinton. Today, Nordic politicians had to swallow their words and accept the defeat of their favorite.
Mexican President on Trump's Victory: 'Mexico and US Are Friends' Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Enrique Pena Nieto expressed confidence that Mexico and the United States would continue strengthening their ties of cooperation and mutual respect.
Ban congratulates Donald Trump on his election as next US President UN News 09 Nov 2016 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the new President of the United States.
World Wonders How to Deal With Trump Presidency VOA 09 Nov 2016 -- People across the globe woke up to a different world Wednesday on news American voters have elected Donald Trump as the next U.S. president.
Ankara Cautiously Welcomes Trump Victory VOA 09 Nov 2016 -- Turkey has cautiously welcomed Donald Trump's presidential victory.
Taiwan congratulates Trump on winning U.S. presidency CNA 09 Nov 2016 -- The Taiwan government on Wednesday congratulated Republican candidate Donald Trump on winning the United States presidential election and said it hoped for continued close cooperation with the U.S.
Taiwan to strengthen trade cooperation with U.S.: president CNA 09 Nov 2016 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said on Wednesday that Taiwan will continue to strengthen trade and economic cooperation following the victory of Republican Party candidate Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election.
U.S.-Taiwan relations will continue in positive direction: AIT CNA 09 Nov 2016 -- The development of Taiwan-U.S. relations will continue in a positive direction, said the director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Wednesday, as Donald Trump of the Republican Party appeared set to win the U.S. presidency.
US Syria Policy Unlikely to Change After Trump Victory - PYD Kurdish Party Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Syria's Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) co-chairman Saleh Muslim stated that US strategy in Syria wouldn't be changed after Donald Trump's victory in the presidential elections.
Syrian Opposition Group Welcomes Trump's Election as New President Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- According to the group's leader Jihad Makdissi, the Cairo group of the Syrian opposition respects election of Donald Trump as the new leader of the United States and hopes it will revive the US-Russian cooperation on the Syrian settlement.
Quiet Horror!': South Koreans on Trump's Victory Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- When it began to look like Republican Party candidate Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections was guaranteed, popular S Korean bloggers and mass media started to flood the Internet with posts, the main gist of which can be conveyed with just one word: 'shock'.
China expects to work with new U.S. administration People's Daily 09 Nov 2016 -- China said Wednesday it expected to make joint efforts with the new U.S. government to maintain the sustained, healthy and stable growth of China-U.S. relations to benefit people in both countries and across the world.

Jubilation, Caution, Concern As Russia Reacts To 'Great American Revolution' RFE/RL 09 Nov 2016 -- As the news of Donald Trump's upset victory in the U.S. presidential election rolled into Russia, there was jubilation among many allies of President Vladimir Putin's Kremlin -- which has demonized Hillary Clinton and seemed to root for the Republican candidate -- while some politicians predicted the stunning result would have little effect on badly strained U.S. ties.
Russian Upper House Speaker Hopes for Restoration of Ties After Trump's Victory Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections offers hope for restoration of constructive cooperation between Russia and the United States, and Russia is ready to do its utmost for the purpose, Russian upper house speaker Valentina Matvienko said Wednesday.
Donald Trump 'unpredictable:' Taiwanese scholars CNA 09 Nov 2016 -- United States Presidential-elect Donald Trump is more unpredictable than his Democratic Party rival Hillary Clinton, and he will likely push Taiwan to buy more weapons from the United States if elected, Taiwanese scholars said Wednesday.
Putin Receiving Credentials From Ambassadors, Commenting on Trump's Victory Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- President Vladimir Putin is received credentials from ambassadors to Russia. He commented on the results of the US presidential election.
Trump's Victory Does Not Mean All Russia-US Contentious Issues Will Disappear Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin repeatedly said Russia is seeking good relations with America and Moscow and Washington have many fields for cooperation.
Putin Congratulates Trump on Victory in US Presidential Election - Kremlin Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election, voicing hope that joint work will resolve the crisis in bilateral ties, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
Russia Congratulates Trump, Hopes for Better Relations VOA 09 Nov 2016 -- Russia warmly welcomed the presidential election victory of Donald Trump with officials, analysts, and ordinary citizens cautiously hoping it could turn a new page in relations between Russia and the United States.

Ukrainians Awake To 'Nightmare' Of Trump Victory RFE/RL 09 Nov 2016 -- Ukrainians have expressed disbelief and worry after they awoke to discover that a U.S. election outcome many had feared - a Donald Trump presidency - had become reality.

Iran IAEA envoy: Latest report shows Iran's JCPOA commitment Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- The Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the UN agency's latest report once again confirms Iran's full commitment to the country's nuclear agreement with world powers.
IAEA: Iran Again Exceeds Limits on Heavy Water VOA 09 Nov 2016 -- The United Nations atomic watchdog says Iran for a second time this year has exceeded a so-called "soft limit" on sensitive material that was agreed upon under its 2015 nuclear agreement with six world powers.
Rouhani: US presidential election has no impact on Iran's foreign policy IRNA 09 Nov 2016 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the US presidential election has no impact on Iran's foreign policy.
Zarif: US duty-bound to stay committed to JCPOA IRNA 09 Nov 2016 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the US has to stay faithful to its commitments towards the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
US should review its regional policy: Spokesman IRNA 09 Nov 2016 -- US should review its regional policy, Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said in reaction to the US presidential election result.
Iran exercises prudence in JCPOA: President Rouhani ISNA 09 Nov 2016 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said the US election would not affect the Islamic Republic of Iran's policies.
The US must adhere to undertakings under JCPOA: Zarif ISNA 09 Nov 2016 -- Iran's Foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif referred to the US presidential election and said the country must adhere to its undertakings under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Iranian President Says 'No Possibility' For Trump To Dismantle Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 09 Nov 2016 -- Iranian President Hassan Rohani says there is "no possibility" for Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers to be overturned by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, despite Trump's threat to do so.
Trump 'Cannot Abandon US Obligations Under Iran Nuclear Deal or Annul It' Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- The new US president is unlikely to abandon the Iran nuclear deal, an Iranian expert in international affairs told Sputnik, stressing that the Islamic Republic of Iran has already been proven to be a cooperative and trustworthy partner.

Philippines' President Hopes Ties With US to Improve Under Trump Administration Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump and expressed a hope for future improvement in relations between the Southeast Asian country and the United States, his communications service announced on Wednesday.

Turkey backsliding in area of rule of law: EU official Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- The European Union has once again warned Turkey that its widening post-coup crackdown has made the prospects of the country's membership in the continental bloc even dimmer than before.
Erdogan Calls on EU to Review Accession Talks With Turkey Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that negotiations between Ankara and Brussels on Turkey's accession to the European Union should be reviewed.

Further cooperation seen as Li, Putin meet People's Daily 09 Nov 2016 -- Premier Li Keqiang met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in Moscow, continuing bilateral high-level exchanges and signaling a desire for further cooperation.

Cuba to hold nationwide drills to confront 'enemy actions' Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- Cuba has announced the start of nationwide military exercises to prepare its forces to confront "a range of enemy actions" in the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.

South Korea opposition rejects embattled president's power-sharing offer Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- South Korea's opposition has rejected an offer by embattled President Park Geun-hye to nominate the country's prime minister, as she attempts to offer concessions meant to save her scandal-hit presidency.

Estonian prime minister loses confidence vote Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- Estonia's Prime Minster Taavi Roivas has lost a confidence vote in the parliament after coming under fire for a lack of leadership by some political parties in the Baltic state.

EU: Western Balkans Single Market Possible In Two-Three Years RFE/RL 09 Nov 2016 -- The EU's enlargement commissioner, Johannes Hahn, says that a Western Balkans single market can be possible within two or three years if there is political will in the region.

Five students injured in tuition fee protest in DR Congo capital Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- Students and police have clashed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid protests over a rise in tuition fees.

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