27 September 2019 Military News

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Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 27 Sep 2019 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Syria.

US airstrike in southern Libya kills 17 people Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- At least 17 people have been killed in a US airstrike in southern Libya in the third such air raid in the North African state in a little more than a week.
Third US Strike in Libya Targets Islamic State Terror Group VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- A U.S. airstrike Thursday in Libya has killed 17 Islamic State fighters, according to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).

Foreign Secretary statement ahead of Afghanistan election UK FCO 27 Sep 2019 -- The Foreign Secretary has commented on Afghanistan's presidential election which is taking place on Saturday 28 September.
Who's Who Among The Afghan Presidential Candidates RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- Fifteen men will contest Afghanistan's presidential election on September 28 in a race among old power brokers - ex-government officials, prominent technocrats, and a notorious former warlord.
Afghans Vote in Presidential Election Amid Fear Of Violence, Fraud RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- Afghans are set to vote in a long-delayed presidential election amid fears of Taliban attacks and widespread vote-rigging that marred previous polls.
Pakistan Shuts Border With Afghanistan Ahead Of Presidential Poll RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- Pakistan has closed all border crossings with Afghanistan after the Taliban threatened to disrupt upcoming presidential polls in the war-wracked country.
'No place for violence, intimidation or fraud' in Afghan elections: UN chief UN News 27 Sep 2019 -- All key actors in Afghanistan must "uphold their responsibility to support a peaceful, credible, transparent and inclusive electoral process", UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement on Friday, the day before presidential elections are due to be held in the country, adding that "there is no place for violence, intimidation or fraud".

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US sending Patriot battery, radars to Saudi after oil attack Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- The United States is pressing ahead with plans to deploy a battery of Patriot missile systems as well as a series of advanced radars to Saudi Arabia, a move that officials say is a first step in helping the kingdom protect itself against the kind of attacks that recently destroyed its oil facilities.
Carriers Critical, Notes Navy Aviation Admiral NNS 27 Sep 2019 -- Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL), Rear Adm. Roy Kelley, spoke at the Lexington Institute's Carrier Strike Group Working Forum at the Ritz-Carlton, Sept. 27.
General Joseph Dunford Praised for Strong Legacy as Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- General Joseph Dunford, the nation's top general as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is leaving office next week.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper's Meeting with Norwegian Minister of Defense Frank Bakke-Jensen DoD 27 Sep 2019
Remarks at a Bilateral Between Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper and Norwegian Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen DoD 27 Sep 2019 -- Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper; Norwegian Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen
U.S.-Norway Security Relationship Robust, Growing, Esper Says DoD News 27 Sep 2019 -- Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper welcomed Norwegian Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen to the Pentagon for talks on the U.S.-Norway partnership and the way forward for the NATO alliance.
USS McCampbell Kicks Off Malabar Exercise in Japan NNS 27 Sep 2019 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, led the commencement of Exercise Malabar 2019 Sep. 25, in port Sasebo, Japan.
Spacecom Built for Today's Strategic Environment DoD News 27 Sep 2019 -- The U.S. Space Command that activated last month is quite different from the U.S. Space Command that stood up when Ronald Reagan was president, Spacecom's commander said.
4th Space Operations Squadron gains Enhanced Polar System US Air Force 27 Sep 2019 -- The 4th Space Operations Squadron officially gained command of the Enhanced Polar System satellite Sept. 25, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado.
Raymond outlines ambitious U.S. space activities, embraces Space Force as a new, separate military branch US Air Force 27 Sep 2019 -- Air Force Gen. John Raymond, recently confirmed to lead the U.S. Space Command, emphasized on Sept. 27, the singular need for a Space Force and the steps required to maintain U.S. preeminence in a "domain" that is becoming increasingly crowded, dangerous and essential.

NATO Allies Finish Cutlass Fury 2019 NNS 27 Sep 2019 -- NATO Allies participating in Cutlass Fury 2019 pulled in to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sept. 19 and St. John's, Newfoundland, Sept. 20 after the conclusion of the Royal Canadian Navy-led multi-national exercise Sept. 18.

Russia's Defence Ministry to Build Laser Training Grounds – Report Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- The new complex will allow the imitation not only of infantry combat, but also of armored vehicles and artillery, with up to 15,000 people in action at the same time.
NATO rejects Russian proposal for nuclear missiles suspension Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has rejected Russia's calls for suspending the deployment of short and medium-range nuclear missiles in Europe, after the US withdrew from a landmark cold war-era treaty that banned the weapons.

Drills improve China-Russia military cooperation: spokesperson People's Daily 27 Sep 2019 -- The Tsentr-2019 (Center-2019) military exercises have enhanced the strategic coordination between the Chinese and Russian armed forces, a Chinese military spokesperson said Thursday.
Videos: China May Have Accidentally Revealed Its New Supersonic Cruise Missile Online Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- A social media snafu made by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force may have given netizens a sneak peek into what some observers believe to be China's latest supersonic cruise missile.

Two Pilots Feared Dead as Indian Army Helicopter Crashes in Bhutan - Photos Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- An Indian Army helicopter crashed at 1 p.m. local time (7 a.m. GMT) near Yongphulla Airport in Bhutan, the army said in a statement.

Maduro: Caracas Has Moscow's 'Full Support' on Defence Industry Cooperation Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- Venezuela has Russia's full support on bilateral defence industry cooperation, the Latin American country's President, Nicolas Maduro, said after returning from his trip to Moscow.

Iran's IRGC Navy Commander Announces 'Naval Mobilisation' Plan Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, speaking at the 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), proposed to form a 'Coalition for Hope' in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz in a bid to provide regional security; "peace, stability, progress and welfare" as he put it, by the means of exclusively regional states.

Japan deems China as greater threat than N Korea, citing its rising military might Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- Japan has replaced North Korea with China as the top security threat to the country, citing Beijing's growing defense expenditure and strength as well as its expansion of military activities in the region.

Turkey Can Buy US Patriot Anti-Aircraft System, Along With Russian S-400s - Erdogan Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- Turkey can purchase Patriot missile defence systems from the United States, along with Russian S-400 systems, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday.

US Congress Approves Sale of 32 New F-35 Jets to Poland - Polish Defence Minister Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- The US Congress has approved the sale of 32 new F-35 fighter jets to Poland, Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said on Friday.

Pompeo To Discuss Moscow's 'Efforts To Sow Discord' On Balkan Trip RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will discuss "Russian efforts to sow discord" in Montenegro and North Macedonia when he visits the two Balkan countries next week, a senior U.S. official says.
Senior State Department Official Previewing Secretary Michael R. Pompeo's Upcoming Trip to Italy, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Greece US Dept. of State 27 Sep 2019

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Rouhani Slams US-Saudi 'Conspiracy' for Accusing Iran of Being Behind Saudi Aramco Attacks Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- Following the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities, Saudi Arabia together with the US and several European countries have accused Iran of being behind the act, though the Yemein Houthi movement had claimed full responsibility.
Europeans admit they didn't know who attacked Saudi oil refineries: Rouhani Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the Europeans, who had blamed Iran for the recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities, have told him they did not know who was really behind the raid.

Yemen's Houthis, Saudi-backed militiamen exchange prisoners Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement has announced the completion of separate prisoner swap deals with Saudi-sponsored Yemeni militiamen loyal to Yemen's former president Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi in the country's northern province of al-Jawf and southern province of Shabwah.
US officials 'knew Saudi Arabia would fail in Yemen' Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- Senior US officials have known ever since Saudi Arabia began a war of aggression against Yemen that Riyadh would fail in the military campaign, something that they have also "bluntly" told the Saudis, a report says.
Leave Yemen or face crippling attacks on your country: Ansarallah to UAE Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- Yemen's pro-government Houthi Ansarullah movement has warned the United Arab Emirates to leave the war-wracked country or face "crippling attacks" on "their own soil".
UN Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution to Continue Providing Yemen with Technical Support SPA 27 Sep 2019 -- The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution submitted by the Arab States to continue providing Yemen with technical support for capacity building of its Government and the Yemen National Commission of Inquiry, to ensure continuance of its investigations into violations.
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Thanks Saudi Arabia for Funding Humanitarian Response Plan in Yemen with $ 500 Million SPA 27 Sep 2019 -- United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock thanked today Saudi Arabia for its generous support of $ 500 million to fund the 2019 Humanitarian Response Plan in Yemen.
Yemen: Joint communique signed at UN General Assembly UK FCO 27 Sep 2019 -- A communique has been signed by the permanent five members of the UNSC plus Germany, Kuwait and Sweden underlining support for the UN-led Yemen peace process

Pompeo Accuses Syrian Government Of Using Chlorine In May 19 Attack RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused Syria of using chlorine gas in an attack against rebels in the northwest of the country in violation of conventions prohibiting the use of chemical weapons.
Pompeo Accuses Russia, Iran of 'Fueling' Violence in Syria Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- Earlier in the day, the US Treasury Department designated a Russian-based maritime company, three Sovfracht directors and five vessels for an alleged scheme to evade sanctions to facilitate the delivery of jet fuel to Russian forces operating in Syria.

Syria 'Safe Zone' US-Turkey Work Continues, Preparations Along Border Complete - Erdogan Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- Negotiations on the so-called safe zone in Syria continue as Washington and Ankara have yet to reach a final agreement on the perimeter and governance of the area.

Pakistan's PM warns of 'bloodbath' in Kashmir Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan says a "bloodbath" will take place in Indian-administered Kashmir when India lifts its "inhuman" curfew imposed when New Delhi stripped the disputed region of its autonomous status.
Pak PM warns of serious consequences of Kashmir dispute IRNA 27 Sep 2019 -- Prime Minister of Imran Khan has once again warned the world of serious consequences of Kashmir issue urging the world at the UNGA to play its role in resolving the long standing dispute between the two nuclear armed rivals of Pakistan and India.
Pakistan's Khan Warns Of 'Bloodbath' In Kashmir RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned of a "bloodbath" in Kashmir after India last month stripped the Indian-administered part of the disputed Himalayan region of its special autonomy.
Senior U.S. Official Presses India To Ease Kashmir Restrictions RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- A senior U.S. diplomat says Washington wants India to quickly ease restrictions imposed in the area it administers in the divided Himalayan region of Kashmir.
Pakistani PM Imran Khan Forecasts Bloodbath in India's Kashmir When Curfew Lifted Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- The day before, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said during a press conference that after meeting world leaders at UN Headquarters in New York he was disappointed with the international community's reaction on the events Kashmir.
US Urges India to Take 'Rapid Action' to Normalise Situation in Kashmir Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- US President Donald Trump, before winding up his UN General Assembly engagement in New York, commented that India and Pakistan are at "very serious odds" and wanted the prime ministers of both South Asian countries to work out a resolution to the vexed Kashmir issue.
Pakistan PM Fears War With India Over Kashmir Escalation VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- Pakistan's prime minister urged the international community Friday to intervene in Indian-controlled Kashmir and prevent a war between nuclear neighbors India and Pakistan.
Pakistan's Khan warns of all-out conflict amid rising tensions over Kashmir; demands India lift 'inhuman' curfew UN News 27 Sep 2019 -- In a fiery address on Friday to the UN General Assembly, Pakistan's Prime Minister, Imran Khan, warned of an all-out conflict with neighboring India, saying that there will be a "bloodbath" once India lifts its nearly two-month long curfew in disputed Kashmir.

Central African Republic: Three UN peacekeepers killed, fourth injured following helicopter crash UN News 27 Sep 2019 -- Three peacekeepers were killed and a fourth was severely injured after a helicopter crashed on Friday morning local time, in the west of the Central African Republic, the UN mission to the country (MINUSCA) has confirmed.

UNHCR: Attacks in NW Nigeria Send Thousands Fleeing to Niger VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- A surge in brutal attacks by armed groups in northwest Nigeria is sending thousands of refugees fleeing to Niger, the United Nations refugee agency says.

News Reports

Wyden Unveils Report on NRA Ties to Russia, Findings Show NRA Misled Public About 2015 Moscow Trip US Senate Committee on Finance 27 Sep 2019 -- Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the findings of his 18-month investigation into the NRA's relationship with Russia and potential violations of U.S. tax and sanctions laws.

A Primer on the Trump Impeachment Controversy VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump took to Twitter again Friday to lash out at the media and the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee as a formal impeachment inquiry moved forward in Congress over allegations Trump solicited Ukraine's president to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, a potential rival of Trump's in the 2020 presidential election.
How Could Whistleblower Complaint Lead to Trump Impeachment? VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives began the formal process of impeaching U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
Rudy Giuliani, Trump's Personal Lawyer, Pulls Out Of Kremlin-Sponsored Event In Armenia RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- Rudy Giuliani, a personal lawyer of U.S. President Donald Trump, has abruptly canceled a scheduled appearance at a Kremlin-sponsored event in Armenia that is expected to feature Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
House committees subpoena Pompeo for Ukraine documents Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- Three Democratic-led US House of Representatives Committees have subpoenaed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over documents concerning contact with the Ukrainian government.
Democratic House Leaders Demand White House Release Ukraine Aid Delay Details RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- The Democratic chairs of two House committees have called on the White House to release documents relating to its decision to withhold funds for Ukraine that is now at the center of an impeachment hearing.
Three US House Committees Subpoena Pompeo for Documents Over Dealings With Ukraine Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- Three Democratic-led US House of Representatives committees on Friday issued subpoenas to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, seeking to compel him to hand over documents with regard to his contact with Ukrainian authorities.
Reports: Trump's Special Representative for Ukraine Resigns VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's special representative for Ukraine resigned Friday, according to U.S. media reports citing sources familiar with the situation.
U.S. Special Ukraine Envoy Volker Resigns Amid Congressional Scrutiny: Reports RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- Kurt Volker has resigned as the special U.S. envoy to Ukraine, days after he became embroiled in a controversy over President Donald Trump's decision to withhold military aid to Kyiv.
US Impeachment Hearings Could Start Next Week - Report Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- The US House of Representatives Intelligence Committee could kick off impeachment hearings for US President Donald Trump as early as next week, media reported Friday.
US House to Hear Testimony From Intel Community Inspector General on Whistleblower Complaint - Media Sputnik 28 Sep 2019 -- The House Intelligence Committee will return in the middle of a recess for a closed hearing on 4 October featuring testimony from Michael Atkinson, the intelligence community inspector general who handled the whistleblower complaint about US President Donald Trump's phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on 25 July, media reported.
Whistleblower in Trump-Ukraine Phone Call Scandal is CIA Officer - Reports Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- House Democrats have launched an impeachment inquiry based on the whistleblower's complaint. According to a White House transcript of the call, US President Donald Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to probe former Vice President Joe Biden's role in removing Ukrainian Prosecutor General Viktor Shokin in 2016.

EU Imposes Sanctions on Seven Venezuelan Officials Over Alleged Human Rights Violations Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- Brussels originally imposed sanctions targeting Venezuelan authorities after a coup attempt in the Latin American country, when opposition leader Juan Guaido proclaimed himself its new interim president, urging President Nicolas Maduro to resign.
Venezuela Vice-President speaks out against 'coup d'etat', $130 bn lost to 'economic terrorism' UN News 27 Sep 2019 -- The Vice-President of Venezuela on Friday criticized administrations which have recognized National Assembly president Juan Guaidó as leader of the South American country.

Sudan at the start of 'long road to recovery', UN chief tells high-level meeting UN News 27 Sep 2019 -- Sudan is now on the long road to socio-economic recovery, following the establishment of a civilian-led government, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a high-level meeting on Friday, at UN Headquarters in New York.
UN, AU Chiefs Welcome Progress From Sudan's Transitional Authorities VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- At the United Nations, the news is not often good. But Friday was different, and U.N. chief Antonio Guterres expressed what many at a high-level meeting on Sudan's transition toward democracy after 30 years of dictatorship were feeling.

Amid Ukraine Scandal, Kremlin Expects Trump-Putin Conversations To Stay Classified RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- The Kremlin says it expects conversations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to remain classified as a scandal involving a phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy engulfs Washington.
The Week In Russia: Stuck In The Middle With You RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskiy have now both been at center stage in U.S. political controversies that have affected elections to the White House and the fate of its occupant. In terms of how they got there and how they have handled it, though, there are plenty of differences.
Russian FM Lavrov Slams West In UN General Assembly Speech RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov took aim at the West as he took the podium at the UN General Assembly in New York, saying it is hard for the West to accept the loss of what he called its "privileged position" in world affairs.
Unable to accept its decline, West subverts international law to suit its needs, Russia's Lavrov tells UN UN News 27 Sep 2019 -- While crediting the United Nations for preventing 'World War III', the Foreign Minister of Russia lamented to the General Assembly on Friday that the number of conflicts on the planet has not declined, nor has enmity weakened.

DPRK Extends Economic Development Zones KCNA 27 Sep 2019 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is directing efforts to the establishment of economic development zones (EDZ) where special privileges for business activities are guaranteed.
DPRK official regrets lack of progress in talks with U.S., but places hope in Trump People's Daily 27 Sep 2019 -- A senior official of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said on Friday that he was frustrated by the lack of progress in talks with the United States and continued demands for its unilateral disarmament, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Border Guards Detain Three North Korean Vessels With 262 Sailors in Russian Exclusive Economic Zone Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- According to the Russian authorities, the trespassing boats and everyone on board were transferred to the port city of Nakhodka.
Statement by Advisor to Foreign Ministry of DPRK KCNA 27 Sep 2019 -- Kim Kye Gwan, advisor to the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, released the following statement on September 27:

Trump: No Sanctions Relief for Iran VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he never agreed to lift sanctions on Iran in exchange for talks, disputing an earlier assertion by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Trump Says He Rejected Iranian Request To Lift Sanctions For Talks RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he rejected a request by Tehran to lift U.S. sanctions in exchange for talks, contradicting earlier comments by the Iranian president.
Erdogan Defies Trump Over Iran Sanctions VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday continued to chart a collision course with Washington over Iran. Erdogan is categorically ruling out enforcing American sanctions intended to put Iran in an economic straitjacket.
Turkey to continue trade with Iran despite US threats: Erdogan Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country will continue to do trade with Iran despite threats of sanctions by the United States, arguing that it is impossible for Ankara to stop importing Iranian oil and gas.
Turkey Will Continue Trade With Iran Despite US Sanctions Threat - President Erdogan Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- Last week, the US introduced a new round of sanctions against Iran over attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities that it blamed on Tehran, despite the Islamic Republic strongly denying having participated in the incident, responsibility for which was claimed by Yemen's Houthis group.
British-Flagged Tanker Reaches Dubai Port After Departing Iran RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- The British-flagged oil tanker that was seized by Iran in July has arrived at Dubai's Port Rashid in the United Arab Emirates, according ship-tracking websites.
UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero leaves Iranian port IRNA 27 Sep 2019 -- UK-flagged tanker "Stena Impero left Bandar Abbas port, Iran at 09:00 am on Friday morning and began its route towards the Persian Gulf International Maritime Traffic Corridor.
Iran confirms impounded UK oil tanker left for intl. waters Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- The British-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero, which had been impounded in Iran's Bandar Abbas port for two months over violation of international maritime law, has finally set sail and is leaving Iranian waters for Dubai, an Iranian organization and the ship owner confirmed Friday.
UK-Flagged Oil Tanker Stena Impero Departs Iran's Bandar Abbas Port Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei said earlier that Tehran had completed the necessary legal procedures for releasing the tanker Stena Impero.
Saudi Arabia Urges 'Utmost Pressure' To End Iranian 'Aggression' RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- Saudi Arabia has urged the international community to apply "utmost pressure with every tool available" to end what he called "aggression" by Iran, its bitter regional rival.
KSA in United Nations: Iranian regime Is A Rogue And Terrorist Regime SPA 27 Sep 2019 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has stressed that the recent hostilities and attacks on its oil facilities exposed the nature of the Iranian regime to the whole world, noting that the world is facing a rogue and terrorist regime, threatening international peace and security, energy security and the global economy.
Rouhani: US barrier to negotiations IRNA 27 Sep 2019 -- President Hassan Rouhani said on Friday that the US is a barrier to negotiations while Iran is not afraid of negotiation thanks to its logic and rationality.
Pres. Rouhani urges governments to live up to JCPOA commitments IRNA 27 Sep 2019 -- President Hassan Rouhani said in a press conference on the last day of his visit to New York that the governments should live up to their commitments under the JCPOA as the commitments are bilateral, not unilateral.
Iran still ready for prisoner swap with US: Foreign Ministry Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry says the Islamic Republic is still ready to negotiate a prisoner exchange with the United States.
Iran nuclear deal likely to be fully destroyed in foreseeable future: Russia envoy Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- A senior Russian diplomat says a 2015 nuclear agreement Iran clinched with major world powers could be completely destroyed in foreseeable future, stressing the importance of finding a solution to solve the existing situation.
Iran blasts 'economic terrorism' after US sanctions Russia, China Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- Iran has condemned Washington's recent sanctions targeting Russia and China, urging the international community to stand against the US' "thuggish unilateralism" and "destructive economic terrorism".

China's development an opportunity for the world: white paper Global Times 27 Sep 2019 -- China has published a white paper titled "China and the world in the New Era" on Friday, which gives a comprehensive review on China's development in the past 70 years, its contribution to the world and the country's role in an evolving world.
White Paper expounds China's relationship with the world Global Times 27 Sep 2019 -- The State Council Information Office issued a white paper titled "China and the World in the New Era"on Friday. This is the first governmental white paper that has comprehensively expounded the relationship between China and the world. The white paper focuses on China's international outlook, its development objectives and the role it plays with a purpose to increase the international community's understanding on China's development.
White paper published to enhance understanding of China's development People's Daily 27 Sep 2019 -- China on Friday published a white paper, titled "China and the World in the New Era," to help the international community better understand China's development, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
US will never be able to control China: White paper Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- The US will never be able to control China, says a white paper, adding the world's second largest economy will not be weakened by Washington's trade wars.
China warns US-triggered tariffs war can plunge world into recession Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- China has lambasted the United States for its "rampant unilateralism" which has sparked a trade war against the Asian country, warning that the current US-triggered tariffs and trade disputes can plunge the world into recession.
Young Hong Kong Protesters Say Force Necessary to Counter Police Violence Radio Free Asia 27 Sep 2019 -- Two members of the Hong Kong protest movement have spoken out about what made them don black clothing and protective gear to fight back against well-equipped riot police at the movement's front line.
US Urges Action on China's Uyghur Camps From Muslim World Radio Free Asia 27 Sep 2019 -- The United States wrapped up efforts at the United Nations this week to draw attention to the plight of Uyghurs detained in Chinese internment camps, calling on Muslim-majority states such as Pakistan to raise the issue with China.
China's Might Prevents Muslim Nations from Criticizing It, Mahathir Says Radio Free Asia 27 Sep 2019 -- China's economic and military strength may have prevented Muslim nations from criticizing its repression of the ethnic Uyghur minority, and Southeast Asian nations from questioning Beijing's increasingly assertive actions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir said.
At UN Assembly, China says 'it will not ever be cowered by threats' UN News 27 Sep 2019 -- In his address to the UN General Assembly on Friday, the State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China declared that his country will not ever be cowered by threats or subdued by pressure, when facing the headwinds of protectionism.

U.S. State Department official to visit Taiwan soon CNA 27 Sep 2019 -- Sandra Oudkirk, a senior official in the U.S. State Department, said Thursday that she will visit Taiwan in two weeks' time in a show of support, after Taiwan's recent loss of two diplomatic allies to China.
Two Taiwan allies face pressure to switch allegiance: U.S. official CNA 27 Sep 2019 -- The Marshall Islands and Palau, two allies of Taiwan, face great pressure from China to change their allegiance, a U.S. official said Thursday.
China slams US approval of "TAIPEI Act" Global Times 27 Sep 2019 -- China resolutely opposes the US approval of the so-called "TAIPEI Act," which seriously violated the one-China principle and the three joint communiques between China and the US, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Friday.

Senior Ukrainian Security Official Quits RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- A senior Ukrainian security official submitted his resignation before President Volodymyr Zelenskiy began a visit to the United States this week, the president's office says.
Ukrainian Security, Defence Council Secretary Submits Resignation - Presidential Office Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- Ukrainian National Security and Defence Council Secretary Oleksandr Danyliuk submitted his resignation, the presidential office said Friday.
Ukrainian Investigators Have Not Questioned Biden or His Son - Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Sputnik 27 Sep 2019 -- Ukrainian investigators have not questioned former US Vice President Joe Biden or his son Hunter as part of an investigation into the Burisma Group's activity, Nazar Kholodnitskiy, head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine, said.

Saudi Arabia moving to execute dozens of dissidents as crackdown intensifies Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- Saudi authorities are going to execute dozens of imprisoned political dissidents from the country's oil-rich and Shia-populated Eastern Province, amid a crackdown led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against pro-democracy campaigners, Muslim preachers and intellectuals in the ultra-conservative kingdom.
Saudi Arabia Opens Doors to Tourists from All Over The World, Attracts SR 115 Billion SPA 27 Sep 2019 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the opening of its doors to tourists from all over the world and the launch of the e-tourist visa.

US issues travel ban on Cuba's Castro over support for Venezuela's Maduro Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- Washington has imposed US travel sanctions on Cuba's former president, and current Communist Party leader Raul Castro and his family members over his support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

At UN, Modi outlines development successes, says India gave world 'Buddha, not war' UN News 27 Sep 2019 -- In his address to the UN General Assembly's general debate on Friday, the Prime Minister of India outlined how the world's largest democracy has embodied the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in its work towards "peace, development and progress in the world".

Egypt tightens security amid calls for anti-Sisi protests Press TV 27 Sep 2019 -- Security forces in Egypt have boosted their presence across the country, sealing off Cairo's Tahrir Square, the birthplace of a revolution in 2011, amid calls for protests against President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi over corruption allegations.

Cambodia Charges Two More Opposition Members With 'Plotting a Coup' Radio Free Asia 27 Sep 2019 -- Authorities have charged two more members of the banned opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) with "attempting to stage a coup" after they expressed support for party chief Sam Rainsy's return to Cambodia from self-imposed in November.

North Macedonia 'Optimistic' About EU Membership RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- North Macedonia's Deputy Foreign Minister has said she is "very optimistic" about the chances of the European Union agreeing next month to open membership talks with her country, despite repeated delays.
North Macedonian PM: Extortion Probe Will Be Resolved Before EU Talks VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- Prime Minister of North Macedonia Zoran Zaev says he is optimistic that an extortion investigation of the country's former chief special prosecutor will be resolved ahead of upcoming European Union accession talks.

Queuing For Bread In Ashgabat: Turkmenistan Faces Fresh Food Shortages RFE/RL 27 Sep 2019 -- In Turkmenistan, a good day means a state store in your area is stocked with meat, or you finally get your hands on a 50-kilogram sack of subsidized flour, your family's monthly allowance.

Despite grappling with Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh is 'development miracle' UN News 27 Sep 2019 -- Despite global turbulence and economic uncertainty, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh told the General Assembly on Friday evening that her country has often been cited as a "development miracle".

UN Rapporteur Calls for Dialogue in Zimbabwe to Clear 'Toxic Environment' VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- U.N. Special Rapporteur Clement Voule, who returned Friday from a 10-day visit to Zimbabwe, called for dialogue to clear a "toxic environment" in the southern African country.

Haiti Protesters Ransack Security Force Headquarters VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- Angry protesters in Cite Soleil, a slum in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, ransacked the headquarters of the security forces Friday as they again called for the resignation of President Jovenel Moise.
US Reaffirms Haiti Partnership, Expresses Concern Over Unrest VOA 27 Sep 2019 -- U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met with Haitian Foreign Minister Bocchit Edmond on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York for talks that included Haiti's ongoing political crisis.

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