08 November 2019 Military News

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US-led Persian Gulf naval coalition launches operations in Bahrain Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- The International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC), a US-led military coalition in the Persian Gulf, has officially launched its operations supposedly seeking to protect shipping lanes near Iranian territorial waters.
US forces will keep control of Syrian oilfields: Pentagon Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- The Pentagon says American forces will keep control of the oilfields in northeastern Syria to fund the Kurdish militia.

Pentagon Says Reports of US Drone Being Shot Down in Iran 'Incorrect' - CENTCOM Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- The Pentagon on Friday denied reports that a US drone was shot down by Iranian defence forces in the province of Khuzestan, saying all American military equipment in the area is accounted for.
Iranian army downs unknown drone in SW Iran IRNA 08 Nov 2019 -- Khuzestan Governor announced that Army air defense system shot down an unknown drone in Mahshahr, Khuzestan Province.
Iran downs 'intruding foreign' drone over Persian Gulf coast Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- Iran's Army has shot down an unidentified drone that was violating Iran's airspace near the port city of Mahshahr in the southwestern province of Khuzestan on the Persian Gulf coast.
Iran Says It Has Shot Down 'Unknown' Drone Near Persian Gulf RFE/RL 08 Nov 2019 -- An Iranian official has been quoted as saying air defense forces have shot down an "unknown" drone in the country's southwest.

Defense Policy / Programs

Competition Grows Between U.S. Military and Chinese, DOD Official Says DoD News 08 Nov 2019 -- The relationship between the U.S. military and China has become more competitive, as the U.S. has tried to enforce the sanctions on North Korea, a Defense Department official said.
Advance Force Development: Forging a new mindset through occupational competencies US Air Force 08 Nov 2019 -- As part of the process to scale force development across the enterprise, Air Education and Training Command's occupational competencies branch is working to forge a new training mindset by assisting career field managers with the development of occupational competency learning models for the Air Force's 266 career fields.
New Technology Has Major Role in Manufacturing Weapons of Future DoD News 08 Nov 2019 -- 3D technology will play a major role in how weapons of the future are manufactured, the Defense Department's deputy director for strategic technology protection and exploitation said.
Bataan Conducts Live Fire With a Purpose NNS 08 Nov 2019 -- The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) completed a live-fire exercise of its Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) and NATO Sea Sparrow Missile against drone targets while underway Nov. 7.
Keel Authenticated for First Flight III Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer NNS 08 Nov 2019 -- In an historic milestone for the DDG 51 program, the keel of the first Flight III destroyer, the future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), was ceremoniously laid and authenticated at Huntington Ingalls Shipyard, Nov. 7.
US Air Force Tests ATHENA Laser Capable of Neutralizing Multiple Drone Targets Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- Several fixed-wing and rotary drones were engaged and taken down in a recent inaugural test of Lockheed Martin's Advanced Test High Energy Asset (ATHENA) anti-drone laser system by the US Air Force.
Japan Urges US to Suspend F-16 Flights Until Probe of Dummy Shell Drop Completed - Reports Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- The authorities of Japan's Aomori prefecture demanded that the US military command refrain from carrying out F-16 aircraft exercises until the reasons for a dummy shell drop were established and measures to prevent such incidents were taken, Japanese media reported on Friday.

Lavrov: U.S. Has 'No Proof' Russia Deployed Missile In Violation Of Treaty RFE/RL 08 Nov 2019 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has lashed out at the United States, accusing Washington of failing to provide proof that Moscow deployed a missile in violation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
Russia to Develop Missiles as Reciprocal Measure to US Actions - Lavrov Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- President Putin earlier proposed a moratorium on short- and intermediate-range missile deployment in Europe and other regions. NATO, however, responded to the proposal by saying that it was untrustworthy. The Russian Foreign Ministry later deplored the bloc's reaction to the initiative.
New START Treaty Extension is Only Way to Avoid Further Erosion of Arms Control - Moscow Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- Extension of the Russian-US Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) is the only way to avoid further erosion of arms control and prevent strategic stability degradation, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Friday, accusing Washington of ignoring Moscow's concerns.

Xi stresses building world-class air force Global Times 08 Nov 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for efforts to fully build the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force into a world-class air force.
NY Firm Charged With Selling Chinese Surveillance Goods as US-Made to Military Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- The illicit scheme allegedly started to unravel after security experts handled images churned out by newly-purchased US Air Force body cameras, and a logo of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security was spotted on the devices.

S.Korea, U.S. to hold annual defense ministers' talks next week People's Daily 08 Nov 2019 -- Defense ministers of South Korea and the United States will hold their annual security talks in Seoul next week, Seoul's defense ministry said Friday.

North Korean Military Prepares for Winter Drills, People Forced to 'Donate' Supplies Radio Free Asia 08 Nov 2019 -- Ahead of annual winter military drills in North Korea, authorities are sending inspectors to check each unit's combat readiness while also forcing the public to cover each unit's supply shortages.

Indian Troops Use Israeli Drones to Combat Smuggling on Border with Bangladesh - Reports Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- Checking illegal cross-border activities and preventing cattle smuggling has been a challenge for Indian security forces. The use of drones is seen as vital to countering this menace, media reports said.

Israel's Netanyahu Picks New Right's Leader to Head Defence Ministry Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has chosen the leader of the allied New Right party to be defence minister in his interim cabinet, his party, Likud, said.

Norway Opens Up for Nuclear-Powered Allied Submarines' Port Calls Despite Local Resistance Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- According to local media, the presence of international submarines in Norwegian waters has tripled. In 2018 alone, 27 port calls by US and UK nuclear-powered submarines were registered in Norway.

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo And German Chancellor Angela Merkel Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 08 Nov 2019 -- Remarks by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Pompeo Blasts Russia, China in Berlin Speech VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- Three decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the United States said Washington and its allies are still confronting formidable adversaries, and the free world needs to continue to defend against threats from Russia and China.
Remarks by President Trump Before Marine One Departure The White House 08 Nov 2019

Defense Industry

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Other Conflicts

8 November 2019 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 08 Nov 2019

Vietnam is Censoring Politically Sensitive Maps. It's Not Finished and Not Alone VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- The fate in Vietnam of two maps that show China's claim to a disputed tract of sea heralds a longer-term effort at expunging material that officials find politically offensive – and not just in Vietnam, analysts say.

Yemeni President, Southern Separatist Leader Commit to Implementing Peace Deal - Reports Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- The internationally recognized Yemeni government, led by President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, and the Southern Transitional Council (STC), headed by Aidarus Zubaidi, agreed to implement a peace deal recently reached in Riyadh, media reported.

Attacks on Civilians in Idlib and Neighboring Areas of Northwest Syria US Dept. of State 08 Nov 2019 -- "The United States strongly condemns the Assad regime's airstrikes, with Russian support, that continue to cause numerous casualties among civilians and humanitarian workers, and damage to hospitals and civilian infrastructure in Idlib and other areas of northwest Syria."
Hundreds of thousands of civilians at risk in Syria amid ongoing violence in northeast and northwest UN News 08 Nov 2019 -- Almost daily violence targeting built-up areas and health facilities in Syria continues to threaten the lives of civilians there, UN rights experts and humanitarians said on Friday.
UN envoy: Syria's talks have 'gone much better', new round to be held on Nov. 25 Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen says the opening round of talks aimed at finding a political solution to the ongoing conflict in Syria has been "better than expected", with a new round due to be held in Geneva later this month.
U.S. Condemns Al-Assad Regime's Air Strikes on Civilians in Northwest Syria SPA 08 Nov 2019 -- The United States strongly condemns air strikes by Al-Assad regime's forces targeting hospitals and civilian infrastructure in northwestern Syria.

Erdogan says Turkey will not withdraw troops from Syria until other countries pull out Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country's troops will not leave Syria until other countries pull out, insisting that Ankara will continue its cross-border offensive against Kurdish militants in northeastern parts of the Arab country until every one of them has left the region.
Russia deploys military helicopters to protect Syria-Turkey border patrols Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- Russia has deployed military helicopters to assist and protect its military police patrolling along Syria's border with Turkey.
Russian Aerospace Forces Start Daily Helicopter Patrols in Northern Syria - Pilot Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- Russian Aerospace Forces have begun daily helicopter patrols in Syria's northern provinces, Russian military pilot Dmitry Ivanov told reporters.
Russia, Turkey Complete 3rd Joint Patrol in Syria After Covering Over 65 Miles - MoD Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- The Turkish-Russian patrol was carried out within the memorandum on securing the situation in Syria's northeast in light of Ankara's offensive against Kurdish militants, signed on 22 October.
Moscow, Damascus Urge Global Community to Compel US to Leave Syria's At Tanf Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- Russia and Syria urge the international community to compel the United States to completely withdraw its troops from the Syrian territory, the joint coordination committees said on Thursday in a statement on the humanitarian situation in the Rukban refugee camp.
Russian Combat Aircraft Carry Out Patrol Mission Over Northeastern Syria Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- The Russian tactical aircraft on Thursday conducted air patrolling along the Syrian-Turkish border as part of the Russia-Turkey deal over the buffer zone in northern Syria, the commander of the Russian centre for Syrian reconciliation said.

Chances Growing Captured Islamic State Fighters Will Return to Battlefield VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- U.S. counterterrorism officials are increasingly worried Islamic State fighters captured as the terror group's caliphate collapsed in Syria will find their way back to the battlefield.

17 rockets land near Iraqi airbase housing US forces Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- A barrage of 17 rockets have come down near an Iraqi airbase housing American forces in the Arab country's north, causing some material damage but no casualties.
Iraqi Military Says Rockets Land Near Base Hosting US Forces - Reports Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- In early October, the United States announced the withdrawal of its forces from north-eastern Syria to Iraq. The American pull-out prompted Turkey to launch an operation against US-allied Kurdish forces that it considers terrorists.

Libya's Competing Governments Contend for Washington Influence VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- The Libyan civil war has found a new battlefield: the halls of Washington. The eight-year conflict shows little sign of ending, and the warring governments are stepping up their efforts to influence policymakers in the United States.

Pakistan's Military Overrules Most of PM Imran Kahn's Decisions on Kartarpur Corridor Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had said on 1 November that Indians visiting the historic Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara would not require passports. He had also waived the $20 fee per pilgrim, for the inaugural day on 9 November.

UN Court Rules It Can Judge Ukrainian Complaints Against Russia RFE/RL 08 Nov 2019 -- The International Court of Justice has ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear Kyiv's terrorism-financing complaint against Russia over Moscow's activities in eastern Ukraine.
Top UN court will consider Ukraine allegations against Russia of treaty violations UN News 08 Nov 2019 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has agreed to hear claims by Ukraine related to the conflict in the east of the country, where Government forces have been fighting mostly pro-Russian separatists, for more than five years.

Kashmir Remains Tense Three Months After India Tightens Control VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- Three months after India's central government abruptly stripped Indian-administered Kashmir of its autonomy, cut off internet service and censored media coverage of the situation, isolated reports from the northern territory indicate residents say the situation remains tense with a continuing heavy military presence.

South Sudan Leaders Again Postpone Creation of Unity Government VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- South Sudan's president and chief rebel leader met in Uganda Thursday and agreed to postpone the formation of a unity government for another 100 days. This is the third such delay in South Sudan's peace process, and some analysts believe that even with the delay, the sides will not be able to bridge the differences that are holding them up.
WFP: Floods in South Sudan Affecting Nearly 1 Million People VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- The World Food Program says nearly a million of South Sudan's 11 million people have been affected by devastating floods and are in urgent need of life-saving assistance.

News Reports

New Book Alleges Trump is Cruel, Inept and Dangerous VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- A new, unreleased book called "A Warning" paints the most damning public profile of Trump since he took office nearly three years ago.
Congress Has Mixed Success in Subpoenaing Witnesses in Impeachment Inquiry VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- Since the start of the impeachment inquiry six weeks ago, more than a dozen current and former Trump administration officials have refused to testify before House of Representatives investigators, raising questions about Congress' ability to summon key witnesses.
Two White House officials decline to appear at Trump impeachment Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- Two senior White House officials have declined to appear at the Democratic-led impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, as the US administration continues to blockade investigators.
US diplomat says Trump's lawyer Giuliani waged 'campaign of lies' Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- Another senior US diplomat has condemned President Donald Trump in the ongoing impeachment inquiry over the Ukraine scandal, accusing Trump of a "campaign full of lies" against former US ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch before she was recalled from her post.
Senior U.S. Diplomat Says Corrupt Ukrainian Officials and U.S. Citizens Ousted Yovanovitch RFE/RL 08 Nov 2019 -- Corrupt Ukrainian officials and private U.S. citizens had much to do with getting the former ambassador to Ukraine removed from her post, according to congressional testimony provided by George Kent, the deputy assistant secretary of state in charge of European and Eurasian affairs.

Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, November 8, 2019 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Nov 2019
The Week In Russia: The Kremlin Circles Its Wagons Around The 'Sovereign' Internet, A Chechen Strongman, And A Soldier's Shooting Rampage RFE/RL 08 Nov 2019 -- Russia's controversial "sovereign Internet" law comes into force, with critics saying its real aim is to quash dissent inside the country. The Kremlin shrugs off a chilling comment that deepens concerns about the latitude given to Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov. And a conscript kills eight fellow servicemen in a shooting blamed by some in Moscow on violent video games.

Retired Austrian Officer Charged With Spying for Russia RFE/RL 08 Nov 2019 -- A retired Austrian army colonel has been charged with spying for Russia for at least a quarter of a century and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

N Korea says 'window of opportunity' for outcome of talks with US Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- North Korea says the window of opportunity for normalizing ties with the United States is getting smaller, and that Pyongyang expects some steps in this direction from Washington by the end of the year.
North Korean Diplomat: Window Closing to Move Forward With Nuclear Talks VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- A high-ranking North Korean diplomat says the window of opportunity for normalizing relations with the United States is getting smaller every day.
Russian FM calls for diplomacy to resolve US-North Korea nuclear issue Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called for dialogue between the United States and North Korea and "all the countries concerned" to resolve the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula.
Kim Jae Ryong Inspects Various Units KCNA 08 Nov 2019 -- Kim Jae Ryong, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, member of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and premier of the Cabinet, inspected different units of the leading sectors of the national economy.

Iran: Way of talks on maintaining JCPOA open IRNA 08 Nov 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday that way of talks on preserving the JCPOA is open and Iran has taken the fourth nuclear step as its rights under the deal are violated.
Araghchi: National interests not JCPOA, Iran's highest priority IRNA 08 Nov 2019 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that safeguarding national interests rather than preserving the nuclear deal is Iran's highest priority.
Lavrov: US action has not undermined JCPOA IRNA 08 Nov 2019 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said despite the US efforts, world powers' nuclear deal with Iran, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), still maintains its prime importance.
Our national interests outweigh JCPOA, Iranian diplomat says Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister says safeguarding the national interests is more important than preserving a nuclear deal the country clinched with major world powers in 2015.
Iran says US sanctions impediment to improvement of human rights Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- Iran's envoy to the UN Human Rights Council has condemned the US sanctions as a breach of the UN Charter and a major challenge to the Islamic Republic's efforts to improve the human rights situation in the country.
Iran's nuclear commitment cuts 'wake-up call' for European signatories: Envoy Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- Iran's ambassador to the UK has described the recent reduction in the country's commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal as a "wake-up call" for other parties, warning European signatories of a crisis over the collapsing accord.
Lavrov Says Hopes Iran Deal Can Be Saved Despite 'Unacceptable' U.S. Withdrawal RFE/RL 08 Nov 2019 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has voiced hope that a landmark nuclear agreement between world powers and Iran will be saved despite Washington's withdrawal from the deal.
China Believes US Should Abandon Sanctions, Pressure on Iran - Envoy for Middle East Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- The United States must abandon its policy of unilateral sanctions and pressure on Iran, China's special envoy for Middle East, Zhai Jun, said on Friday, commenting on new US sanctions.
IAEA says to continue consultations with Iran IRNA 08 Nov 2019 -- Spokesperson of the IAEA said on Thursday that it will continue to consult with Iran with a view to clarify the situation on not allowing the inspector in Natanz enrichment site.
IAEA Raises Deeply Troubling Issues at Special Meeting of the Board of Governors US Dept. of State 08 Nov 2019 -- "The United States is deeply concerned with the issues the IAEA raised at a special meeting of its Board of Governors. If true, the declarations upon which Secretary Kerry anchored the JCPOA are – once again – proven to be both false and fraudulent."
'Europe Must Ensure Iran Oil Exports & Bank Transactions' – Iranian Deputy FM Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- On the side-lines of the 2019 Moscow Non-Proliferation Conference, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in an exclusive interview with Sputnik, spoke about how the forthcoming US presidential election could affect the JCPOA.

Standing Committee of 13th National Committee of CPPCC closes ninth meeting Global Times 08 Nov 2019 -- The Standing Committee of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) concluded its ninth meeting in Beijing on Thursday.
More violence feared after HK student's death Global Times 08 Nov 2019 -- The "mourning" for the death of the Hong Kong student who fell from a building finally evolved into old tricks as blocking roads, vandalizing the MTR and campus violence, triggering concerns that escalating violence will sabotage the fairness of the city's upcoming elections, Hong Kong-based observers noted.
HK police deny chasing student who fell to his death from car park Global Times 08 Nov 2019 -- Hong Kong police again dismissed rumors that they chased a student before he fell to his death, appealing to the public to remain calm after some radicals called on netizens to stage a protest over the weekend to "mourn the student."
HKUST student dies after car park fall Global Times 08 Nov 2019 -- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) confirmed the death of a student who suffered brain injuries after a car park fall. The Hong Kong police said they will explain the situation later. Police have denied pushing the suspected victim.
Liaison office of Chinese central gov't in HKSAR condemns knife attack against district council election candidate Global Times 08 Nov 2019 -- The principal official of the Liaison Office of the Chinese Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Friday severely condemned the knife attack against a candidate of the upcoming district council elections.
Tens of Thousands Mourn Hong Kong Student Protester Who Died After Fall Radio Free Asia 08 Nov 2019 -- Tens of thousands of people gathered across Hong Kong on Friday to mourn a 22-year-old student who died after falling from a multi-story parking garage after police fired tear gas at protesters on Sunday.
Arrests, Calls For Calm Amid Run on Bank in China's Liaoning Radio Free Asia 08 Nov 2019 -- Authorities in the northeastern Chinese province of Liaoning have detained nine people for "rumor-mongering" and called for calm after local people lined up to withdraw money from the Yingkou Coastal Bank, the second such run on the bank in nine days.
Trump Dismisses China's Claim of Tariff Rollback Deal VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected China's claim the U.S. and China have agreed to roll back some of the tariffs each side imposed on the other's goods during their ongoing trade dispute.
China, US agree to remove additional tariffs gradually People's Daily 08 Nov 2019 -- China and the United States have agreed to remove additional duties on each other step by step as they make progress in reaching a comprehensive trade deal, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
China sets rare earth production quota for whole year, assures no overproduction Global Times 08 Nov 2019 -- China stressed on Friday that rare earths and tungsten are products whose output is strictly controlled by the state, of which no unit or individual may produce without or beyond planned production levels, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said in a notice on Friday.

China confirms reception of data from Gaofen-7 satellite Global Times 08 Nov 2019 -- China has successfully tracked and received data from the newly launched Earth observation satellite Gaofen-7, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

Suspected North Korean Hackers Took Aim at Indian Space Agency – Report Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- The attack allegedly occurred during the much-awaited Chandrayaan-2 moon mission that was launched in September. However, one of the officials claimed the mission's failure had nothing to do with purported North Korean hackers.

Iraqi security forces must keep peace amid protests, top Shia cleric says Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- Iraq's most prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has called on security forces to avoid using excessive force in the wake of anti-government protests that have entered their third week.
At Least 10 Protesters Shot Dead As Iraqi Unrest Shows No Signs Of Abating RFE/RL 08 Nov 2019 -- At least six people have been shot dead by Iraqi security forces in Baghdad and four others were killed in Basra as antigovernment protests showed no signs of easing.

Former Brazilian President Lula da Silva Released From Prison Following Judge's Order Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was released from prison Friday, moments after Brazilian Judge Danilo Pereira Junior issued an order for his release.
Former Brazilian President Released From Prison VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva walked out of prison Friday, a day after a Supreme Court ruling allowed for his release.

Purported IS Attack Killed More Tajik Border Guards Than Dushanbe Admits RFE/RL 08 Nov 2019 -- Sources in Tajikistan have told RFE/RL that the number of Tajik security officers killed in a November 6 attack by Islamic State (IS) extremists is seven -- five higher than authorities in Dushanbe have officially admitted.

Nepal Emerging as Major Hub of Foreign Terrorists - US State Department Report Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- A US State Department report has said that the security apparatus of Nepal needs upgrading in terms of human resources, technology, and existing laws, a media report said, adding that it lends credence to those consistently raising questions about the matter, especially over airport security.

Daesh Terrorists Pose Bigger Immediate Threat Than al-Qaeda – UN Team Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- In late October, US President Donald Trump said that Daesh leader al-Baghdadi had been killed in a US operation in Idlib, Syria. The Daesh terrorist group reportedly confirmed the death of its leader on 31 October.

Erdogan criticizes EU for its attitude towards Turkey People's Daily 08 Nov 2019 -- Visiting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized here on Thursday the European Union (EU) for its attitude towards Turkey, which he termed as "far from constructive," during a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Are We Witnessing the Unmaking of Great Britain? VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- Almost whatever happens Dec. 12, after Britons have voted for the third time in almost four years in a general election, the country is likely to emerge even more disunited than before, analysts and commentators worry.

Hezbollah will have proactive role in future Lebanese government: Official Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- Hezbollah will have a 'proactive presence' in the future Lebanese government, says Sheikh Naim Qassem, the deputy secretary general of Lebanon's resistance movement.

Cambodia Fortifies Border Town Ahead of Sam Rainsy's Possible Return VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- Members of Cambodia's opposition have spent the past few days crossing Southeast Asia in an attempt to return to Cambodia, a return promised by their exiled leader, Sam Rainsy.
Sam Rainsy's Planned Return to Cambodia Sparks Fears of Political Violence VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- Political tensions are simmering in Cambodia. While most people are going about their everyday lives, there is an undercurrent of apprehension. Saturday is the day longtime opposition leader Sam Rainsy pegged as the date he planned to return to Cambodia, potentially ending nearly four years of exile.
Cambodia's Opposition Leader Sam Rainsy Aboard Flight to Asia in Hopes of Return From Exile Radio Free Asia 08 Nov 2019 -- Cambodia's opposition leader Sam Rainsy was aboard a plane to Asia, a senior party official said Friday, a day after he was blocked from taking a flight to Thailand, from where he hopes to return to his home country from exile to lead protests against the three-decade rule of Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Further Financial Sanctions to Address Human Rights Abuses and Corruption in Nicaragua US Dept. of State 08 Nov 2019 -- On November 7, the United States, acting in support of the Nicaraguan people and their calls for a return to democratic governance, again demonstrated its commitment to use all economic and diplomatic tools to hold the Ortega regime accountable for human rights abuses and rampant corruption.

Egypt: 'Credible evidence' that 'brutal' prison conditions prompted Morsi's death, thousands more at risk UN News 08 Nov 2019 -- A group of independent UN human rights experts said on Friday that there was "credible evidence" that inadequate prison conditions in which former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi was held may have led "directly" to his death in June, and thousands of other detainees may be at "severe risk".

India's Pullout Deals Setback to Asia-Pacific Nations' Trade Talks VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- Officials in more than a dozen Asian and Pacific nations are struggling to move forward with a major regional trade pact, days after India announced that it was not willing to sign on.

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