28 January 2019 Military News

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Some 600 US Soldiers Arrived at Syria Military Bases Amid Pullout - Reports Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- In December, US President Donald Trump declared victory over the Daesh* terrorist group and said he would withdraw some 2,000 US troops who are currently deployed in the Middle Eastern country.

Talk to Kabul, US Envoy Tells Taliban VOA 28 Jan 2019 -- The U.S. special representative for Afghan reconciliation is urging direct talks between the Taliban and the Kabul government as he confirmed details in a draft peace deal aimed at ending the 17-year conflict in the country.
Russia's Special Envoy in Pakistan to Discuss Afghan Peace VOA 28 Jan 2019 -- A top Russian diplomat is in Pakistan to discuss efforts to promote direct peace talks between warring sides in neighboring Afghanistan.
Afghan President Calls on Taliban to Start Direct Talks With Kabul Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday called on the Taliban movement to engage in direct negotiations with the country's authorities, reaffirming the importance of national unity and a strong government.
U.S., Taliban Agree In Principle To Afghan Peace 'Framework' RFE/RL 28 Jan 2019 -- U.S. and Taliban officials have agreed in principle to the "framework" of a peace deal, U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said after five days of talks between the militant group and the United States in Qatar.
No Afghan wants foreign forces for long term: Afghan President Ghani Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says the foreign troops in Afghanistan will have to gradually leave the war-torn country.

Defense Policy / Programs

Army's newest vehicle delivered to Soldiers at Fort Stewart Army News 28 Jan 2019 -- The first Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) fielded in the Army began arriving on Fort Stewart two weeks ago and the first six trucks were delivered to their respective battalions Jan. 28.
Calm, cool, collected: Snipers draw on heritage to create legacy Army News 28 Jan 2019 -- Throughout history, snipers have had two basic roles: deliver long range precision direct fire and collect battlefield information. Their heritage can be traced to the Revolutionary War.
Bulldog Brigade sling loads into action Army News 28 Jan 2019 -- Soldiers assigned to the 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, and the 123rd Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd ABCT, 1st AD, conducted a combined training event in which 4-6 Inf. Regt. began an Air Assault mission and 123rd BSB performed sling load operations Jan. 7, on Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea.
National Guard technician program turns 50 Army News 28 Jan 2019 -- This month marks the 50th anniversary of the National Guard's technician program, which provides for a full-time element to maintain readiness in units throughout the Guard.
Readout of Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan's Meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg DoD 28 Jan 2019
Ready on Arrival: Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Departs for COMPTUEX NNS 28 Jan 2019 -- The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) departed Naval Station Norfolk for Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), Jan. 25.
USS Donald Cook Departs Black Sea NNS 28 Jan 2019 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) began its south-bound transit of the Bosphorus Strait, en route to the Mediterranean Sea Jan. 28 after conducting maritime security operations and enhancing regional maritime stability, combined readiness and naval capability with our NATO allies and partners in the Black Sea.
USS Donald Cook Conducts Exercise with Georgian Coast Guard NNS 28 Jan 2019 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) conducted a maritime exercise with the Georgian coast guard, Jan. 25.
US, UK Celebrate Expanded Capabilities at NOPF Dam Neck NNS 28 Jan 2019 -- Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF) Dam Neck celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) operations floor expansion Jan. 24.
USS Porter Departs Riga, Latvia NNS 28 Jan 2019 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) departed Riga, Latvia, Jan. 26 following a scheduled port visit.
USS Porter Arrives in Riga, Latvia NNS 28 Jan 2019 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrived in Riga, Latvia, Jan. 23 for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Latvia relations as the two NATO allies work together for a stable, secure and prosperous region.
Marine Rifle Squads get upgraded night vision devices USMC News 28 Jan 2019 -- An updated helmet-mounted night vision system is beginning to make its way to infantry units. Marine Corps Systems Command accelerated the acquisition of about 1,300 Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles using existing Defense Logistics Agency contracts.
USS Cook Leaves Black Sea After Conducting Security Operations - US Navy Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- The US Navy's guided-missile destroyer Donald Cook has left the Black Sea after conducting security operations and is now heading toward the Mediterranean Sea, the 6th Fleet said in a press release on Monday.
US Begins Making Low-Yield Nuclear Warhead Ordered by Trump Admin – Nuke Agency Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- The United States has begun manufacturing an undisclosed number of new low-yield nuclear warheads that were created at the behest of the Trump administration, the National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA) announced on Monday.
Pentagon Struggles to Fix Cyber Vulnerabilities, Keep Up With New Threats Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- The Pentagon's cybersecurity capabilities are lagging behind adversaries', but even as they struggle to improve their performance, past recommendations on plugging gaping security holes still aren't being followed, according to a pair of scathing reports recently released.
US Mulls Deploying New Anti-ICBM Radar in Japan – Report Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- The report comes after President Donald Trump unveiled the US' new Missile Defence Review in mid-January, which specifically aims to tackle the threat of possible ICBM attacks by China, Russia and North Korea.
US 1,000-mile range 'supergun' may be a de facto intermediate-range ballistic missile: analysts People's Daily 28 Jan 2019 -- The US development of a 1,000-mile range "supergun" which it claims to be able to engage the Chinese military in the South China Sea could be a cover for an anti-ship intermediate-range ballistic missile, since such a weapon would break the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) which the US is trying to withdraw from, Chinese experts said.

Media Availability with Acting Secretary Shanahan before Enhanced Honor Cordon with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg DoD 28 Jan 2019
Remarks By Acting Secretary Shanahan at an Enhanced Honor Cordon and Meeting Welcoming NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to the Pentagon DoD 28 Jan 2019
Shanahan Encouraged by NATO Progress on Operations, Burden-Sharing DoD News 28 Jan 2019 -- At the start of a meeting with NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon today, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said he is encouraged by NATO's operational progress its efforts to increase burden-sharing.
Secretary General in Washington: US leadership is key for NATO NATO 28 Jan 2019 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited the Pentagon in Washington D.C. on Monday (28 January 2019) for talks with Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan.

Avangard Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Devs Patent New Rocket Refueling Tech Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- The glider system, capable of accelerating to up to 27 times the speed of sound, was unveiled by the Russian president last March as one of six new Russian weapons designed to preserve the global strategic balance.
Russian Su-27 Jet Scrambled to Intercept US P-8A Poseidon - Russian MoD Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- On 24 January, the Russian Defence Ministry stated that a Russian Su-27 warplane was scrambled to intercept another target that was spotted over the Baltic Sea close to the Russian border. The spotted target turned out to be a Swedish reconnaissance aircraft, called Gulfstream.

Chinese Air Force debuts online psychological counselling platform People's Daily 28 Jan 2019 -- The Northern Theater Command Air force of the PLA launched its first online psychological counselling platform for soldiers and their families on its WeChat account in the middle of January.
China Test Launch 'Carrier Killer' Missile Amid Strait Tensions With US Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Earlier, the Chinese military mobilised its DF-26 nuclear-capable intermediate-range anti-ship missiles, also known as 'Guam Killers' for their ability to strike American military installations on the Pacific island, amid ongoing US 'freedom of navigation' missions in the South China Sea and through the Taiwan Strait.

'Can't Afford to Wait': Defence Chief Unveils France's Hypersonic Arms Ambitions Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Paris is looking to join the handful of states worldwide with hypersonic weapons capabilities.

India to Build Advanced Repair Facility for Scorpene-Class Submarines - Source Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Six Scorpene-class submarines are being manufactured at India's Mazgaon Dock Limited facility with the technical support of French naval shipbuilding firm Naval Group, previously known as DCNS. All six submarines are expected to join the Indian Navy by 2022.
Indian Air Force Fighter Jet Crashes in Uttar Pradesh Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- An Indian Air Force "Jaguar" fighter crashed in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, in the north of India, the Times of India reports.

US, S Korea to Downsize Military Drills Amid N Korea Denuclearisation - Reports Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- The United States and South Korea will decrease the scale of their regular joint military exercises, scheduled for spring, in order to facilitate Pyongyang's denuclearization process, NHK World-Japan broadcaster reported on Monday.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders The White House 28 Jan 2019

Defense Industry

Contracts for January 28, 2019
Boeing Receives $2.4 Billion P-8A Poseidon Contract From U.S. Navy Boeing 28 Jan 2019 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $2.4 billion production contract for the next 19 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The contract includes 10 aircraft to add to the current inventory of P-8As in the U.S. Navy fleet, all five jets currently under contract for Norway and the four aircraft remaining for the existing United Kingdom contract, bringing the total United Kingdom acquisition to nine aircraft.

Other Conflicts

28 January 2019 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 28 Jan 2019
Link between conflict and hunger worldwide, 'all too persistent and deadly', says new UN report UN News 28 Jan 2019 -- Conflict-driven hunger is getting worse, according to a snapshot of the eight places in the world with the highest number of people in need of emergency food support, and the link between them is "all too persistent and deadly" according to a new report delivered to the UN Security Council on Monday.

Despite setbacks, 'political will' to end Yemen war stronger than ever: top UN envoy UN News 28 Jan 2019 -- The ceasefire in Yemen's crucial port city of Hudaydah is "generally holding" and deadlines have had to be extended, but the UN's Special Envoy said on Monday that "more than any time in the past" the political will remains to end years of conflict that has left millions on the brink of starvation.
UN envoy says truce holding after 184 Saudi-led violations Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- Yemen has accused Saudi Arabia and its allies of repeatedly violating a ceasefire in the Red Sea port city of Hudaydah, reached in the Swedish capital Stockholm last month.
Saudi-led coalition violates Yemen ceasefire 184 times in 48 hours IRNA 28 Jan 2019 -- Spokesman of Yemen's Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya al-Sare'e said the Saudi-led coalition has violated the ongoing ceasefire in Al-Hudaydah at least 184 times during the past 48 hours.
Yemeni forces foil Saudi operation killing 20, injuring 50 more IRNA 28 Jan 2019 -- The Yemeni forces thwarted Saudi coalition attacks in common border with Saudi Arabia killing at least 20 and injuring 50 more.

New Astana talks on Syria due in mid-February: Russia Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the next round of peace negotiations for Syria in the Astana format will be held in the Kazakh capital in mid-February.
Iranian Army Rejects Israel's Claims About Attack on Iranian Bases in Syria Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims about airstrikes on Iranian bases in Syria are baseless, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) spokesman said on Monday.
Jordan won't control al-Tanf base after US withdraws from Syria: FM Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says his country's military forces will neither take over nor control a US-run military base in southern Syria after American troops withdraw from the war-battered Arab country.
Jordan Will Not Take Over or Monitor al-Tanf Base After US Withdrawal - FM Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Jordan is not going to take over or monitor the US military base in the eastern Syrian al-Tanf area, located on the country's border with Jordan, after Washington withdraws troops from Syria, since the facility is situated outside Jordan, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told Sputnik in an interview.

Turkey to set up safe zones in Syria: President Erdogan Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- Turkey says it will form safe zones in northern Syria so that millions of Syrian refugees hosted by the Ankara government could return to their home country, which is now recovering from nearly eight years of foreign-sponsored militancy.

PKK earns $1.5bn annually from drug trade, says Turkish interior minister Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu says the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group is annually earning more than a billion US dollars from drugs.

UN urges Myanmar to enact Annan's counsel on Rohingya Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- The United Nations (UN) has urged Myanmar to implement the recommendations of a panel on the Rohingya crisis that was led by a former UN head, the late Kofi Annan, including ensuring freedom of movement and access to education for children from the persecuted Muslim minority.

UN chief of peace operations honours fallen Chadian 'blue helmets' serving in northern Mali UN News 28 Jan 2019 -- After 10 Chadian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations mission in Mali (MINUSMA) were killed in a terrorist attack on 20 January, the UN chief of peace operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, went to N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, to pay tribute to them on Monday in a ceremony organised by the Government.

Daesh Claims Responsibility for Deadly Bombing Attack in Philippines - Monitor Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- The Daesh* terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing attack that hit a cathedral in the southern Philippine province of Sulu earlier in the day, the US SITE Intelligence Group monitoring extremist activities reported on Sunday.

No End in Sight for Radar Dispute Between Seoul and Tokyo VOA 28 Jan 2019 -- Seoul has accused Tokyo of repeated low-altitude, "provocative" flights over its naval vessels. It's something the Japanese government denies and the two sides have been going back and forth publicly for over a month disputing one another's accounts as bilateral relations sink.

News Reports

Sanctions Against PDVSA and Venezuela Oil Sector US Dept. of State 28 Jan 2019 -- Today, the United States has taken necessary actions to prevent the illegitimate former Maduro regime from further plundering Venezuela's assets and natural resources.
Treasury Sanctions Venezuela's State-Owned Oil Company Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. US Treasury 28 Jan 2019 -- Today the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA) pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13850 for operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy. PdVSA is a Venezuelan state-owned oil company and a primary source of Venezuela's income and foreign currency, to include U.S. dollars and Euros.
Presidential Message to the Congress on Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency with Respect to Venezuela The White House 28 Jan 2019
US Sanctions Venezuela's State-Owned Oil Company VOA 28 Jan 2019 -- The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on Venezuela's state-run oil company, saying it wants to preserve the assets for the Venezuelan people.
'Urgent' Lima Group Meeting Called to Discuss Venezuela VOA 28 Jan 2019 -- Canada will host an "urgent" meeting of the Lima Group to discuss the political crisis in Venezuela, the Canadian foreign minister, Chrystia Freeland, announced Monday.
Solidarity needed to overcome 'isolated' attacks on Venezuela refugees, migrants UN News 28 Jan 2019 -- Attacks and hate speech against Venezuelans seeking shelter in neighbouring countries should be condemned "with a clear and forceful message of rejection" and solidarity, a top UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and UN migration agency (IOM) official said in a statement on Monday.
US has no right to interfere in Venezuela's internal affairs: Qasemi IRNA 28 Jan 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi underlined that Venezuela's internal affairs were related to the people of Venezuela and Iran believes that America has no right to meddle accordingly.
US sanctions Venezuela oil company, PDVSA, to pressure President Maduro Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- The United States will impose sanctions on Venezuela's oil company to force President Nicolas Maduro to step down.
Maduro inspects army preparations in show of power to US-backed opposition Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- Over a week ahead of Venezuela's "largest" drills ever, President Nicolas Maduro inspects members of the armed forces and oversees military parades and exercises at a number of bases in the country in a show of strength to his Western-backed opponents, who have been challenging his leadership.
Caracas Engaged in Fully-Fledged Dialogue With Washington - Venezuelan FM Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Earlier in the day, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza told the RT news channel that Caracas was seeking to contain the United States as the force driving a multinational effort to unseat the government in the country.
Western-Backed Guaido Says Hopes US to Avoid Use of Force in Venezuela Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, who proclaimed himself the country's interim president, hopes that the United States will not use force in Venezuela, limiting pressure on the government of President Nicolas Maduro to diplomatic and economic measures.
UK Working Behind the Scenes to Unite EU Against Venezuela's Maduro – Report Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Earlier, US media reported that US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of using military force against Venezuela with a senior Republican senator, two weeks before Western-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido proclaimed himself the country's interim president.
Venezuela Working to 'Neutralise' US as Driving Force Behind Coup Attempt - FM Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Venezuela is seeking to contain the United States as the force driving a multinational effort to unseat the government in Caracas, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza has told the RT news channel.
Moscow Not Planning to Have Any Contacts With Venezuela's Guaido - Kremlin Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Earlier, the United States and Israel, alongside a handful of other nations, recognised opposition leader Juan Guaido as the interim president.
Senator Graham Says Trump Discussed with Him Using Military Force in Venezuela Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Senator Lindsey Graham, a member of Republican Party, claimed that US President Donald Trump had discussed with him the possibility to use military force in Venezuela already a couple of weeks ago.
Venezuelan Opposition in Secret Talks With Military to Force Maduro Out - Guaido Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- The Venezuelan opposition is currently pursuing secret negotiations with the country's government officials and military in a bid to force President Nicolas Maduro out, Juan Guaido, the self-proclaimed Venezuelan interim president, told US Washington Post newspaper on Monday.
Australia Recognizes Guaido as Venezuelan Interim President Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Australia recognizes the head of Venezuela's opposition-controlled National Assembly, Juan Guaido, as the country's interim president until elections are held in the country, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said in a statement on Monday.
US Accepts Guaido's Designation of Vecchio as Venezuelan Charge D'Affaires to US Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- The United States has accepted Venezuelan presidential usurper Juan Guaido's designation of Carlos Alfredo Vecchio as the Caracas charge d'affaires to the US, according to the office of the US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo.
Guaidó Says He Wants to 'Increase Pressure', Not Spark Conflict in Venezuela Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- The opposition leader who last week declared himself Venezuela's interim president, Juan Guaidó, called the situation in Venezuela an "almost magical moment" for the economically devastated country.

Washington Lifts Sanctions Against Russian Companies En+, Rusal, Eurosibenergo Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- US Treasury Department announced in a press release that it lifts sanctions on Russian firms Rusal, En+ and Eurosibenergo.

Chinese Telecommunications Conglomerate Huawei and Huawei CFO Wanzhou Meng Charged With Financial Fraud US Dept. of Justice 28 Jan 2019 -- A 13-count indictment was unsealed earlier today in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, charging four defendants,[1] including Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (Huawei), the world's largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer, with headquarters in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and operations around the world. The indicted defendants include Huawei and two Huawei affiliates – Huawei Device USA Inc. (Huawei USA) and Skycom Tech Co. Ltd. (Skycom) – as well as Huawei's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Wanzhou Meng (Meng).
Chinese Telecommunications Device Manufacturer and its U.S. Affiliate Indicted for Theft of Trade Secrets, Wire Fraud, and Obstruction Of Justice US Dept. of Justice 28 Jan 2019 -- A 10-count indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Washington State charges Huawei Device Co., Ltd. and Huawei Device Co. USA with theft of trade secrets conspiracy, attempted theft of trade secrets, seven counts of wire fraud, and one count of obstruction of justice.
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker Announces National Security Related Criminal Charges Against Chinese Telecommunications Conglomerate Huawei US Dept. of Justice 28 Jan 2019

Xi and his wife meet senior DPRK official, watch art performance People's Daily 28 Jan 2019 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan on Sunday met with Ri Su Yong, a senior official from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and watched a performance by DPRK artists.

Iran to stay in nuclear deal only if it serves its interests: Deputy FM Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- After meeting with the UN nuclear watchdog's chief, an Iranian deputy foreign minister reiterates the country's stance that it will remain committed to its 2015 nuclear agreement with world countries if the deal serves its interests.
U.S. Officials Say Mideast Conference In Warsaw Not Against Iran RFE/RL 28 Jan 2019 -- Senior U.S. officials say an international conference on the Middle East in Warsaw next month will not have an anti-Iran agenda.
Launch of SPV by three European members of JCPOA to be announced IRNA 28 Jan 2019 -- An informed European official said that Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be announced by the three countries of Britain, France and Germany soon.
Iran corners US in nuclear deal: Zarif IRNA 28 Jan 2019 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tehran's wise moves in regards with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has landed the US in an awkward situation.
Iran says waiting for EU to make up for delays on payment channel Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- Iran says it is waiting to see how the EU will make up for its delays to establish a special payment mechanism which is meant to bypass US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

U.S., Russian Leaders Urged To Help Ethnic Kazakhs In Xinjiang RFE/RL 28 Jan 2019 -- A group of ethnic Kazakhs originally from China have urged the U.S. and Russian presidents to help secure the release of their relatives whom they say are being held at so-called "reeducation camps" in the northwestern Chinese region of Xinjiang.
China Launches New Campaign to Capture Corrupt Officials Abroad - Reports Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Chinese authorities have launched a new operation called Sky Net 2019 to hunt down fugitive corruption suspects, the Xinhua news agency reported on Monday.
China Foreign Investment Law Raises Concern VOA 28 Jan 2019 -- China is moving quickly to push forward a draft version of its first Foreign Investment Law this week.

UN Khashoggi Investigator Meets With Turkish Officials VOA 28 Jan 2019 -- Turkey's foreign minister met Monday with the U.N. judicial expert investigating the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi as Ankara calls for an international inquiry.

UK PM to give parliament a second chance to approve her Brexit deal Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- British Prime Minister Theresa May intends to give the UK parliament a second chance to approve a Brexit deal with the European Union as soon as possible.
Brexit committee says no-deal cannot be government policy Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- The government of Prime Minister Theresa May cannot have a "managed no deal" as its policy for Brexit and that the parliament needs to be able to extend the negotiating period with the European Union, says a committee of British lawmakers.
Wargaming for Brexit as May's Government Faces More Setbacks VOA 28 Jan 2019 -- British officials are war-gaming various strategies for coping with the disruption of Britain leaving the European Union without an exit deal, including declaring a state of emergency and martial law to avert disorder provoked by possible food shortages and energy outages.
The Rock Braces for a Hard Brexit VOA 28 Jan 2019 -- Few stand to be as affected by a no-deal Brexit than the 34,000 Gibraltar residents and the Spanish communities around the British overseas colony known as the Rock who are bracing for dramatic consequences if Britain leaves the EU with no deal to govern the breakup due to happen on March 29.

Sudan's Bashir vows to restore peace to war zone in south Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir says restoring peace to the country's southern province of South Kordofan – where government troops are fighting rebels – is Khartoum's "top priority," as anti-government protesters plan to hold rallies in Sudan's war zones.
Sudan's Bashir Seeks Support Abroad as Protests Heat Up VOA 28 Jan 2019 -- As protests against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir continue, the embattled leader has made visits to Qatar and Egypt in what analysts say is an effort to get diplomatic support to bolster his government.

Bahrain court upholds life sentence against three opposition leaders Press TV 28 Jan 2019 -- Bahrain's highest court has upheld life sentences against three opposition leaders, including top cleric Sheikh Ali Salman, on charges of spying for Qatar, a judicial source said Monday.
Bahrain's Highest Court Upholds Life Sentence Against Opposition Leader - Lawyer Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Bahrain's highest court of appeal, the Cassation Court, whose verdicts are final, upheld on Monday the life sentence against Sheikh Ali Salman, the leader of Shiite opposition party Al Wefaq, for spying for Qatar, Salman's defence lawyer said.

Kosovo PM Proposes Conference To Normalize Relations With Serbia RFE/RL 28 Jan 2019 -- Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has proposed an international conference to work out a final deal for his country and Serbia to normalize relations.

Bolivian President Secures Victory in Primary Election by Ruling Party Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- Bolivian President Evo Morales has secured victory in the primary election of his Movement for Socialism party, which means that he will be able to run for his fourth consecutive presidential term in October, the head of the Plurinational Electoral Organ, Maria Eugenia Choque, said on Monday.

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