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• US setting up new military base in western Iraq: Report Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- A recent report has revealed that several hundred US Marines are currently building a new American base in Iraq's western province of Anbar as government forces, supported by allied fighters from Popular Mobilization Units, are driving the extremists out of their last redoubt in the country.

Defense Policy / Programs

• It'll Be Two Times More Efficient: Russia Crafts New Air Defense System Sputnik 12 Nov 2017 -- Russia has created several prototypes of advanced surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery weapon system, the Pantsir-SM.
• New! Super! Go! Fast! China Teases Hypersonic Military Attack Aircraft Designs Sputnik 12 Nov 2017 -- A news report on the Chinese CCMF channel has revealed a glimpse of a top-secret JF-12 hypersonic wind-tunnel in which prospective - and presumably military - hypersonic aircraft are being tested.
• 'It's Not Negotiable': Tehran on Macron's Call for Talks on Its Missile Program Sputnik 12 Nov 2017 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has responded to the call of the French President to hold talks on the country's ballistic missile program, firmly rejecting the idea and noting that it is solely defensive in nature.
• 7 killed in Iraqi chopper crash IRNA 12 Nov 2017 -- Iraq's Joint Operations Command announced on Sunday that in a helicopter crash in Wasit, east Iraq, the whole crew composed of seven military personnel were killed.
• Iraqi army chopper crashes, seven killed Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- An army helicopter has crashed in central Iraq, killing all the seven military personnel on board.
• Taiwan to commission 12 anti-submarine aircraft next month CNA 12 Nov 2017 -- Taiwan will hold a ceremony in December to commission 12 military aircraft acquired from the United States to boost its anti-submarine warfare capabilities, the Air Force said Sunday.
• Military to seek higher minimum pensions than civil servants: official CNA 12 Nov 2017 -- The Ministry of National Defense plans to seek a minimum monthly pension payment for its retired personnel of more than NT$32,160 (US$1,090), which is the amount offered to retired civil servants, according to a ministry official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
• Turkey buys Russia's S-400 systems, mulls own missile system: Minister Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli says the country has completed the process of purchasing Russia's S-400 surface-to-air missile systems and is in talks with a European consortium to help it develop its own missile defense system.
• We Need Real Defense: Turkish PM Justifies Purchase of Russian S-400 Systems Sputnik 12 Nov 2017 -- Despite opposition from its fellow NATO members and the threat of US sanctions, Ankara signed an agreement with Moscow on the delivery of the Russian S-400 advanced air defense system.

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

• Rodrigo Duterte: No Country Needs War Over South China Sea Disputes Sputnik 12 Nov 2017 -- There are a number of territorial disputes in the South China Sea between Brunei, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines and Vietnam, since the region is believed to have vast energy resources.
• Houthis threaten to target Saudi-led coalition's warships, oil tankers Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement has threatened that it could strike warships and oil tankers of the Saudi-led coalition in retaliation for the blockade the military alliance has imposed on the Yemeni ports, particularly the southwestern port of Hudaydah.
• Trump, Putin say military communications improving in Syria People's Daily 12 Nov 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin said on Saturday they are satisfied with the communication between their militaries, which has "dramatically" accelerated the losses of the Islamic State (IS) on the battlefield in recent months.
• Syria: UN health agency calls for immediate and unimpeded access to save lives in Ghouta UN News 12 Nov 2017 -- Amid worsening humanitarian, health and security situation in Syria's besieged eastern Ghouta, the United Nations health agency has demanded that all parties to the conflict stop attacks on civilians, facilitate immediate medical evacuations, and allow safe passage of medical supplies.
• 28 bodies recovered after clashes near Libya capital Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- A recent round of armed clashes between rival Libyan factions have left nearly 30 people dead as a local human rights group recovers bodies bearing gunshot wounds and signs of torture at the site of the confrontation near the capital Tripoli.
• Myanmar's soldiers targeted Rohingya Muslim women for gang rape: UN official Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- Myanmar's soldiers have "systematically targeted" Rohingya Muslim women for gang rape in Rakhine state, says a UN official.

News Reports

• Trump rolls back rhetoric on Russia meddling after criticism Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in the US intelligence agencies' conclusions over alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, only hours after saying he believed the words of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the issue.
• Trump Hails Relations With Russia, Says Moscow 'Very Heavily Sanctioned' RFE/RL 12 Nov 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump, in a stream of Twitter postings, has said having a positive relationship with Russia is "a good thing" and that Moscow can "greatly help" solve crises in Ukraine, North Korea, and Syria, and with global terrorism.
• Trump Criticized for Putin Meddling Comments VOA 12 Nov 2017 -- Two former U.S. intelligence officials slammed President Trump Sunday for saying believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin "feels that he and Russia did not meddle" in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
• Trump in Manila for ASEAN Summits VOA 12 Nov 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Manila Sunday for summits with eager but suspicious Southeast Asian leaders.
• Hariri lives in mysterious circumstances with restricted freedom: Aoun Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- Lebanese President Michel Aoun says Prime Minister Saad Hariri, who announced his resignation in a broadcast from Saudi Arabia, is living in "mysterious circumstances" with restricted freedom in Riyadh.
• Hariri says will be returning to Lebanon soon Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri claims he is not being held captive in Saudi Arabia and will be returning to his country in the next few days.
• Lebanon's PM Assures Country He Will Be Home 'Very Soon' VOA 12 Nov 2017 -- Lebanon's prime minister, Saad Hariri, assured the country Sunday he will come home "very soon" from Saudi Arabia, where he announced his stunning resignation last November 4.
• Saudi Arabia requests urgent Arab League meeting amid regional tensions Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- The Arab League is set to hold an extraordinary meeting of foreign ministers in Cairo next week at the request of Saudi Arabia amid tensions with Iran and Qatar.
• Riyadh Calls for Emergency Arab League Meeting Over 'Iran's Interference' Sputnik 12 Nov 2017 -- The tensions in the Middle East have exacerbated recently, as the Saudi forces intercepted a missile fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
• Saudi Officials Deny Reports of King's Abdication Plan VOA 12 Nov 2017 -- Saudi Arabia has denied reports that King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is planning to relinquish the throne in favor of his son, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.
• Anti-DPRK War Exercises Flayed KCNA 12 Nov 2017 -- Shortly ago, the south Korean warmongers staged a combined sea intercepting drill with U.S. and the Australian naval forces in waters off Jeju Islands under the pretext of the "interdiction of WMD proliferation". Meanwhile, the puppet marine corps together with the U.S. marines launched a joint drill for guiding the air firepower in the areas around Paekryong and Yonphyong Islands.
• Trump exchanges school yard taunts with North Korean leader Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has again traded barbs with North Korean leader, complaining about being called "old" by North Korea's foreign ministry.
• Iran will astound JCPOA parties if nuclear deal collapses: Salehi Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi says if the 2015 nuclear agreement with the P5+1 group of countries falls apart, the Islamic Republic will take measures that will "astound" other parties to the deal.
• Iran Says Nuclear Deal 'Not Negotiable' Following Macron Visit To Region RFE/RL 12 Nov 2017 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry says the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers is "not negotiable" after French President Emmanuel Macron said during a trip to the region that it was important to "remain firm" with Tehran over its missile program.
• Bibi Corruption Case Continues: Police Ready to Charge Netanyahu With Bribery Sputnik 12 Nov 2017 -- An ongoing Israeli law enforcement investigation now has enough evidence to bring formal charges of bribery against the country's prime minister, according to reports.
• Regulator says Russia buying gold at 'record pace' Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- The latest market figures show Russia has increased its purchases of gold to record highs in what appears to be part of the country's policy to cushion itself against the sanctions of the United States.
• Turkey denies planning to kidnap US-based cleric Gulen Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- Turkey has denied reports in the US media that it has discussed a plan with former US intelligence officials to have opposition figure Fethullah Gulen abducted in the US.
• Turkey Denies Report of Plan to Kidnap US-based Cleric Gulen VOA 12 Nov 2017 -- Turkey is denying a report that it may have discussed a plot to seize a Muslim cleric living in the United States with a former Trump administration official.
• Sheikh Salman to be tried later this month on 'espionage' charges: Bahrain's judiciary Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- The Bahraini judiciary says it will try prominent Shia cleric and opposition figure Sheikh Ali Salman later this month on a charge of "spying" for neighboring Qatar.
• Spain PM urges Catalans to shun separatists in elections Press TV 12 Nov 2017 -- Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has urged people in the northeastern Catalonia region to reject the notable figures of a secession movement and vote them out of office in December 21 elections.
• Rajoy Visits Catalonia, First Time Since Imposed Rule VOA 12 Nov 2017 -- In his first visit to Catalonia since imposing direct rule, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy called for a strong turnout in the December 21 Catalan elections.
• Iran Denies Involvement In Bahrain Pipeline Blast RFE/RL 12 Nov 2017 -- Iran has rejected claims that it was behind an explosion that caused a fire at Bahrain's main oil pipeline as "baseless and cheap."
• Georgians In Six Municipalities Vote In Local Election Runoffs RFE/RL 12 Nov 2017 -- Voting has ended in six Georgian municipalities for local election runoffs that came three weeks after the ruling Georgian Dream coalition won victories in most constituencies in the first round.