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• Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 Apr 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 14 strikes consisting of 65 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
• Trump briefs Congress over Syria airbase attack Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has warned of further military actions in Syria while notifying the Congress of bombing a Syrian airbase a day after the attack.
• Belgium Halts Flights Over Syria Because of Suspension of Air Safety Memorandum Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- The Belgian Air Force temporarily suspended flights over Syria because of the suspension of a memorandum of understanding on air safety over Syria by Russia.
• US drone strike leaves two dead in southwestern Yemen Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- At least two people have lost their lives when a US unmanned aerial vehicle carried out a strike in the southwestern Yemeni province of Bayda.

Defense Policy / Programs

• US Strike Group Heads Toward North Korea VOA 08 Apr 2017 -- The U.S. Navy is sending a strike group toward the Korean Peninsula to bolster the U.S. presence there and send a message to North Korea, which this week conducted a ballistic missile test despite U.N. Security Council resolutions banning such launches.
• Future USS Gerald R. Ford Underway for Builder's Sea Trials NNS 08 Apr 2017 -- The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is underway for its first set of sea trials, known as Builder's Sea Trials (BST). Builder's sea trials provide an opportunity to test systems, components and compartments at sea for the first time.
• Air Boss Listens to Concerns of T-45C Pilots, Extends Operational Pause NNS 08 Apr 2017 -- Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker, Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF), is visiting T-45C training commands across the fleet April 6 to April 8 to address recent concerns.
• McMaster's Influence on Trump Security Policy Seen in Syria Airstrikes VOA 08 Apr 2017 -- Eleven weeks into his presidency, President Donald Trump's response to the chemical weapons attack in Syria is being seen as evidence that mature voices have taken the helm of the administration's security decision-making.
• US Considering Nukes in South Korea to Counter Pyongyang Threat - Report Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- Following yet another missile test by North Korea and a constant volley of threats, US President Donald Trump was presented with several options for responding to Pyongyang's nuclear activities by the National Security Council, including placing nukes in South Korea and killing Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un.
• Ukrainian President Signs Ukraine-NATO Cooperation Program for 2017 Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko's press service announced on Saturday that he signed the program of Ukraine's cooperation with NATO in 2017.
• Admiral Grigorovich Missile Frigate Rejoins Russia's Task Force in the Med Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- The Russian Black Sea Fleet's frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, returned to the Mediterranean after participating in drills in the Black Sea.
• Russia deploys missile-armed ship to Syria after US attack: Source Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- Russia has reportedly sent a missile-armed frigate to its naval base in Syria's Mediterranean coastal city of Tartus following a recent US missile strike against an airbase in the Arab country.
• Russian Military Facilities in Syria Protected by Modern Air Defense Systems Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- According to Deputy Commander of Russia's Aerospace Forces Lt. Gen. Viktor Gumenny, Russian military facilities in Syria are protected by modern air defense systems.
• China Kicks Off Construction of its Biggest Amphibious Assault Ship Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- The Chinese Navy has launched construction of its new generation amphibious assault ship, the 075 Landing Helicopter Dock, the South China Morning Post reported.
• India Looks Set To Buy Malaysian MiG-29s In Cost Effective Purchase Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- The Indian government has decided to send a team of the Indian Air Force to examine the MiG-29 fleet, which is being replaced by Malaysia, for its use. It will be a value purchase for the Indian Air Force which is short of hundreds of fighter jets since the cost of upgradation is expected to be minimal.
• India Gives $4.5B Credit Line to Bangladesh, Signs Defense Pact VOA 08 Apr 2017 -- India and Bangladesh signaled deepening ties Saturday as New Delhi committed a $4.5 billion line of credit to Dhaka for development projects, and the two countries signed their first-ever pact on defense cooperation.
• Iran's Navy peace flotilla departs for Kazakhstan IRNA 08 Apr 2017 -- 'Peace and Friendship' flotilla of Iranian Navy departs for Kazakhstan for the first time on Saturday.
• Iran's Navy flotilla departs for Oman IRNA 08 Apr 2017 -- Iranian Navy flotilla departed for Oman on Saturday to attend a joint maritime rescue drill in the South Sea and north of Indian Ocean.
• Iran's carrier group sets off to Kazakhstan for the first time ISNA 08 Apr 2017 -- Having the message of peace and friendship, Iranian Navy's carrier group accompanied by Damavand warship and missile boat Paykan set off to Kazakhstan for the 1st time.
• Iran, Oman to hold joint naval drills in Indian Ocean: Commander Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- The naval forces of the Islamic Republic and Oman will hold five-day joint rescue and relief drills in Iran's southern waters and the northern areas of the Indian Ocean, an Iranian commander says.
• US Imposes New Sanctions on Eritrea's Navy Over North Korea Links VOA 08 Apr 2017 -- Eritrea has once again found itself on the wrong side of international norms as a U.N. report accused the East African country of violating an arms embargo by buying military communications equipment from North Korea.

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Other Conflicts

• Syrian Air Base Hit by US Missiles 'Operational Again' VOA 08 Apr 2017 -- Syrian warplanes have resumed flights from an airbase targeted in Friday's U.S. cruise missile attack, according to a provincial governor who said the base was operating from what he described as "a first phase."
• Tillerson Heads to Moscow Days After US Missile Strikes in Syria Anger Russia VOA 08 Apr 2017 -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson heads to Moscow on April 12, just days after the United States launched missile strikes on a Syrian airbase in response to a Syrian chemical weapons attack that killed civilians.
• US missile operation against Syria clear aggression IRNA 08 Apr 2017 -- Chief of staff of Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri in a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart General Valery Gerasimov on Saturday condemned US missile operation against Syria and called it decisive violation against an independent state and underlined that fight against terrorism will continue and intensify.
• UNSC holds emergency meeting on US missile attack in Syria IRNA 08 Apr 2017 -- United Nations Security Council's emergency meeting on US recent missile strike in Khan Shyknun region near Idlib in northern Syria kicked off in New York on Friday.
• Zarif sees US missile attack very perilous fallacy IRNA 08 Apr 2017 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday strongly condemned the US missile attacks to Syrian and called the move as a very perilous fallacy running counter to international rules and regulations.
• Saudi king congratulates US for attacking Syria with missiles Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has called US President Donald Trump to praise in person Washington's recent missile strike against a Syrian army air base.
• US looking into possible Russian role in Syria chemical attack: Officials Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- The United States is looking into whether Russia had a role in this week's suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, which provoked a massive US military strike, Pentagon officials said.
• Rights Group Says Two Air Strikes Kill At Least 35 Civilians In Syria RFE/RL 08 Apr 2017 -- The U.K.-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says at least 35 people were killed in two separate air strikes in Syria – with forces on the opposing side of the country's civil war suspected in each attack.
• Allies Rally Behind U.S. After Syria Strikes, Kremlin Continues Condemnation RFE/RL 08 Apr 2017 -- Allies have rallied around the United States after it vowed to continue to pressure Syria following U.S. missile strikes in the war-torn country, as Russia continued to condemn the operation as illegal and "an act of aggression" against an independent country.
• Tillerson 'Disappointed' By Angry Russian Reaction To Syria Strike RFE/RL 08 Apr 2017 -- On April 9, an estimated 33,000-40,000 voters will go to the polls to elect the next de facto president of Georgia's breakaway Republic of South Ossetia, which is recognized as an independent state only by Russia and three other countries.
• Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Congratulates US President on Courageous Decision regarding Implementing Military Operation in Syria SPA 08 Apr 2017 -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated the President Donald Turmp of the United States of America on his courageous decision regarding implementing a military operation in Syria which came in the interest of the region and world.
• Lavrov to Tillerson: US Attack in Syria Plays Into Terrorists' Hands Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister told his US counterpart Rex Tillerson in a phone conversation that the US attack on Syrian army's airfield plays into the hands of terrorists, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
• Turkish Prime Minister Lauds US Attack on Syrian Airbase - Reports Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim supported the US decision to carry out a missile attack against Syria's airbase during phone talk with US Vice President Mike Pence, local media reported Saturday citing a source at Yildirim's office.
• US Fails to Prove Existence of Chemical Weapons at Syrian Airfield - Russian MoD Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- The Pentagon and the US State Department have failed to prove the existence of chemical weapons at the Syrian airfield struck by US cruise missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday.
• Some 260,000 Iraqis freed since west Mosul operation began: Cmdr. Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- Some 260,000 civilians have been freed from the clutches of Daesh terrorists ever since government soldiers, supported by fighters from Popular Mobilization Units, launched an operation to retake the western part of Mosul, the commander of Iraq's Federal Police Forces says.
• 10 militants killed in gun battle with Pakistani police in Lahore Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- Pakistani police say at least 10 militants have been killed in a gun battle in the eastern city of Lahore, just a few days after a bomb attack rocked the city, killing several people and wounding nearly 20 others.
• After attacks, UN senior official in South Sudan urges protection of aid workers and civilians UN News 08 Apr 2017 -- Following recent attacks on civilians and aid workers in South Sudan, the top United Nations humanitarian official in the country today called on the Government and the opposition to protect civilians and ensure the safety and security of humanitarians.
• UN envoy 'deeply concerned' by growing tensions in Gaza stemming from pay cuts UN News 08 Apr 2017 -- The United Nations envoy for the Middle East peace process today called for Palestinian unity amid concerns over local pay cuts.
• Terms Of 'Union' With Russia Dominate South Ossetian Presidential Election RFE/RL 08 Apr 2017 -- On April 9, an estimated 33,000-40,000 voters will go to the polls to elect the next de facto president of Georgia's breakaway Republic of South Ossetia, which is recognized as an independent state only by Russia and three other countries.
• South Ossetia to Ignore US Position Amid Republic's Presidential Elections Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- South Ossetia will not pay attention to the reaction of the US Department of State on the upcoming presidential elections in the republic, President Leonid Tibilov said on Saturday.
• Somalia Court Executes Five Militants for Murders of Officials VOA 08 Apr 2017 -- Five al-Shabab militants convicted of murdering senior officials in the north eastern Somalia town of Bossaso have been executed by firing squad.
• Key al-Shabab Commander Killed in Somalia VOA 08 Apr 2017 -- Al-Shabab commander Bashe Nure Hassan was among several militants killed Saturday during an attack in Kuday, in the southern Somali region of Jubaland, Somali military officials said.

News Reports

• Trump Son-In-Law Failed To Disclose Meetings With Top Russian Officials RFE/RL 08 Apr 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law failed to disclose contacts with top Russian officials when he applied for a security clearance this year, his lawyer has said.
• Analysis: Beijing, Surprised by US Strike on Syria, Ponders Timing VOA 08 Apr 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, widely known as a cautious man who dislikes surprises, arrived at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate for their first face-to-face meeting well-prepared to deal with all the tough issues the U.S. president might throw at him.
• AEOI: 3 nuclear projects to go on steam on Sunday IRNA 08 Apr 2017 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said on Saturday that three nuclear projects are to go on stream on Iran's National Nuclear Technology Day (April 9).
• Basque Separatist Group Surrenders Arms, Effectively Ending Nearly 50 Years of European Conflict VOA 08 Apr 2017 -- The Basque separatist group ETA has relinquished its last caches of weapons, effectively ending one of the longest conflicts in contemporary European history.
• French Interior Minister Hails ETA Handing of List of Weapons Caches Sputnik 08 Apr 2017 -- French Interior Minister Matthias Fekl welcomed on Saturday a move by ETA, Basque separatist group, which provided the French authorities with a list of arms cashes as part of its disarmament program announced on Friday.
• Police arrest man suspected of carrying out Stockholm truck attack Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- Police in Sweden have arrested a man in connection with a recent deadly attack in the country's capital, where a truck rammed into a department store, leaving four people dead and 15 others injured.
• Sweden Confirms Uzbek As Driver In Deadly Truck Attack, Device Found In Vehicle RFE/RL 08 Apr 2017 -- Swedish authorities have said that a 39-year-old man from Uzbekistan has been arrested in connection with a deadly truck attack that killed four people in central Stockholm a day earlier and that they are examining a device found in the vehicle.
• Uzbek Man Is Main Suspect in Swedish Truck Killings VOA 08 Apr 2017 -- Flags flew at half-staff across the Swedish capital Saturday as police sought further details about a 39-year-old Uzbek national suspected of ramming a stolen truck into an upscale shopping hub, killing four people and wounding 15 others.
• Venezuela bars top opposition leader from public office Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- Venezuelan authorities have barred a key opposition leader from public office for 15 years amid rising political tensions in the Latin American state.
• Thousands of Serbians protest against election of premier as president Press TV 08 Apr 2017 -- Thousands of anti-government protesters have rallied in the Serbian capital city of Belgrade to protest against election of Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic as the country's next president.
• Thousands Protest In Belgrade Against Vucic For Sixth Day RFE/RL 08 Apr 2017 -- Thousands of students have demonstrated against Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic's decisive win in a presidential election, claiming major irregularities in the campaign, including stifling the media, voter intimidation, and bribes.