Messages In This Digest (11 Messages)
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- Afghanistan: NATO Loses Seven Soldiers In Three Days From: Rick Rozoff
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- Pakistan: Three U.S. Drone Strikes Kill 18, Wound Scores From: Rick Rozoff
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- EU, NATO Naval Groups Collaborate In Horn Of Africa From: Rick Rozoff
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- Polish DM: NATO Combines Wars Abroad, Article 5 In Europe From: Rick Rozoff
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- Ecuador Mourns Coup Attempt Victims From: Rick Rozoff
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- Rasmussen, Saakashvili Vow Tighter NATO-Georgia Relations From: Rick Rozoff
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- Le Terrible: France Arms Submarine With Nuclear Missiles From: Rick Rozoff
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- Georgia: NATO Chief Meets With Military Chief, DM, Troops From: Rick Rozoff
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- CIA Chief In India Ahead Of Obama Visit From: Rick Rozoff
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- 11 U.S. Soldiers Killed In Philippines Counterinsurgency Since 2002 From: Rick Rozoff
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- As Afghan War Nears Tenth Year, NATO's 2010 Death Toll At 535 From: Rick Rozoff
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Afghanistan: NATO Loses Seven Soldiers In Three Days
Posted by: "Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff@yahoo.com rwrozoff
Sat Oct 2, 2010 6:12 am (PDT)
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-10/02/c_13539929.htm
Xinhua News Agency
October 2, 2010
2 NATO soldiers killed in E Afghanistan
KABUL: Two more International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) soldiers died in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in Afghanistan's eastern provinces, ISAF said in a press release Saturday.
"Two International Security Assistance Force service members died following an improvised explosive device attack in eastern Afghanistan yesterday," the press release added.
However, it did not disclose the nationalities of victims and the exact place of the blast by saying "It is ISAF policy to defer casualty identification procedures to the relevant national authorities."
There are the seventh NATO soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan since Thursday.
Previously, ISAF in seperate statements confirmed losing five more soldiers on Thursday and Friday respectively.
Over 550 NATO troops have been killed in Afghanistan since early this year.
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Pakistan: Three U.S. Drone Strikes Kill 18, Wound Scores
Posted by: "Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff@yahoo.com rwrozoff
Sat Oct 2, 2010 6:12 am (PDT)
http://www.thenews.com.pk/latest-news/2213.htm
The News (Pakistan)
October 2, 2010
Third drone attack in NWA kills four
MIRANSHAH: At least four people were killed and scores others injured in a US surveillance plane attack in North Waziristan Agency area of Dattakhel, raising the overall death toll in today’s three drone attacks to 18, Geo News reported Saturday.
It should be mentioned here that the recent attack is third one today and at least 18 people have been killed in these three attacks.
According to the sources, the US spy plane fired three missiles at a vehicle in Tirmara area.
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EU, NATO Naval Groups Collaborate In Horn Of Africa
Posted by: "Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff@yahoo.com rwrozoff
Sat Oct 2, 2010 6:12 am (PDT)
http://allafrica.com/stories/201010010698.html
European Union Naval Force Somalia (Northwood)
September 30, 2010
European Union Military Committee Delegation Visits EU Navfor And Nato Headquarters in Northwood
On Thursday 30 September, EU NAVFOR and NATO welcomed a delegation from the European Union Military Committee (EUMC) in Northwood's headquarters (United Kingdom).
The aim of this visit was to give the delegation an update on the piracy threat in the Horn of Africa and to discuss the possible mechanisms to improve the actions of Task Force 465.
"To begin with, I would like to say that I am grateful, to the Operation Commander General Buster Howes for his courteous invitation, and to the Belgian Presidency for its contribution to the visit", comments General HÃ¥kan SYRÉN, chairman of the EUMC.
"I have to say, that today, we, not only the EU but also NATO Military Representatives and other officials from both organisations, had a very necessary and fruitful meeting concerning military cooperation and coordination off the coasts of Somalia. We received fresh information and we exchanged views, under a common way of thinking and acting.
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This meeting was an opportunity for both EU and NATO to identify future challenges for these Task Forces, at both operational and strategic levels.
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Polish DM: NATO Combines Wars Abroad, Article 5 In Europe
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Sat Oct 2, 2010 6:12 am (PDT)
http://www.thenews.pl/international/artykul140751_poland-pleased-with-natos-new-look.html
Polish Radio
October 2, 2010
Poland pleased with NATO’s new look
-During his talks in Washington, the Polish Defense Minister discussed Polish-US cooperation in Afghanistan, where an American battalion is under Polish command. He said that the Americans had placed 60 MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protection) vehicles at Poland’s disposal so far, adding that “to our surprise they pledged to hand over 20 more such vehicles†.
Ahead of November’s NATO summit in Lisbon, Poland’s defence minister Bogdan Klich has said that a blueprint for a new strategic concept meets Polish expectations as it strengthens NATO’s traditional role of a defensive alliance.
Talking to reporters after his return from the United States, where he met with Secretary of Defence Robert Gates, Klich said that the Americans are trying to maintain a balance between NATO’s obligations to defend its members’ territories and the alliance’s expeditionary missions.
"[The concept] corresponds to our expectations. There are provisions in the project that reinforce the traditional character of the North Atlantic alliance, which means NATO remaining a defensive alliance," the minister said.
The November 19-21 summit will be dominated by four topics: adoption of a new Strategic Concept, Afghanistan, missile defences and NATO-Russian relations.
Mr Klich said that NATO’s new strategy was presented for consultation a few days ago. Its final shape, he added, can be changed during debate at various levels within NATO.
“There are countries which hold slightly different views than Poland but I wanted to show to the Americans that in our view no changes should be introduced to the existing draft on fundamental matters,†added Minister Klich.
During his talks in Washington, the Polish Defense Minister discussed Polish-US cooperation in Afghanistan, where an American battalion is under Polish command. He said that the Americans had placed 60 MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protection) vehicles at Poland’s disposal so far, adding that “to our surprise they pledged to hand over 20 more such vehicles†.
Asked whether he discussed with Defence Secretary Gates the date of withdrawal from Afghanistan, Mr Klich gave no answer.
Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said four days ago that Polish troops will not remain in Afghanistan beyond 2014.
The Polish contingent currently numbers 2,600 soldiers.
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Ecuador Mourns Coup Attempt Victims
Posted by: "Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff@yahoo.com rwrozoff
Sat Oct 2, 2010 6:15 am (PDT)
http://english.ruvr.ru/2010/10/02/23637209.html
Voice of Russia
October 2, 2010
Ecuador mourns coup attempt victims
Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa has declared three days of national mourning for the victims of last Thursday’s attempted coup.
Four people died and nearly 200 received injuries in a day of unrest after soldiers and police angered by pay cuts seized barracks and bases, blocked Quito Airport, injured the President and locked him up in military hospital. Mr Correa was eventually freed by loyal troops.
The authorities are after the masterminds of the mutiny.
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Rasmussen, Saakashvili Vow Tighter NATO-Georgia Relations
Posted by: "Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff@yahoo.com rwrozoff
Sat Oct 2, 2010 6:33 am (PDT)
http://www.civil.ge/eng/article.php?id=22718
Civil Georgia
October 1, 2010
NATO Reiterates Georgia Support
•Saakashvili: NATO remains a priority for Georgia
Tbilisi: During his visit in Tbilisi on October 1, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said he expected that the upcoming summit of NATO leaders in Lisbon would reiterate the decision of the 2008 Bucharest summit that Georgia will one day become a member of the alliance once Georgian fulfills the necessary criteria.
While reiterating NATO’s support to the non-recognition policy of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and calling on Russia to implement its commitments under the August 12, 2008 six-point cease-fire agreement, Rasmussen also said that it was his “clear intention†to improve ties between Moscow and NATO, “leading, hopefully, to true strategic partnership†.
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Saakashvili, who described the Secretary General’s visit as “extremely important†, said “of course†NATO membership “stays a priority for the Georgian government.â€
“There is one thing Georgia can never compromise on â€" that’s the issue of freedom and for us and right now NATO stands for the idea of freedom and that’s why it has strong support of the Georgian nation and in overall of political spectrum in Georgia,†Saakashvili said.
He said that there were number of other issues where Georgia was “flexible†and “very open†, including in respect of engagement with Russia.
During the press conference, the NATO Secretary General expressed condolences over death of four Georgian soldiers in Afghanistan on September 30 and said: “Their sacrifice will not be in vain.â€
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“I can assure you that NATO also stands firm in our commitment to Georgia,†he added.
Saakashvili said that Georgia would remain a committed member of the NATO-led coalition forces in Afghanistan.
“You should count on our support and we count on your further political support to our territorial integrity, our independence and to future development of my country,†Saakashvili told the NATO Secretary General.
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Le Terrible: France Arms Submarine With Nuclear Missiles
Posted by: "Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff@yahoo.com rwrozoff
Sat Oct 2, 2010 6:33 am (PDT)
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/144863.html
Press TV
October 2, 2010
'France arms sub with nuclear missiles'
France has violated international disarmament treaties by arming its latest nuclear submarine with nuclear missiles, a report says.
The French newspaper La Tribune on Friday reported that the country has secretly armed its fourth nuclear submarine, Le Terrible, with new generation nuclear missiles.
The submarine is reportedly armed with M51 missiles.
The report says France plans to arm its three other nuclear submarines with the missiles, as well.
The missile is capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
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Georgia: NATO Chief Meets With Military Chief, DM, Troops
Posted by: "Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff@yahoo.com rwrozoff
Sat Oct 2, 2010 6:33 am (PDT)
http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=38846&pg=1&im=main&ct=0&wth=
Rustavi 2
October 1, 2010
NATO Secretary General leaves Georgia
NATO Secretary General has finished his official visit to Georgia. Anders Fogh Rasmussen set off from the Tbilisi International Airport at 4:00 p.m. on today.
Rasmussen kicked off his [visit] with different state officials from 9:00 a.m. on Friday. First, the NATO Secretary General visited the Georgian Foreign Ministry and later continued his talks at the defence ministry. After meeting with Defence Minister Bacho Akhalaia and General Tchankvetadze, the head of general staff of the armed forces, Rasmussen addressed a Georgian platoon.
Anders Fogh Rasmussen later held talks with Chair of Georgian parliament, representatives of the parliamentary majority as well as the minority. He also talked to the prime minister.
The Secretary General also attended the opening of the NATO liaison office in Tbilisi today. In his last meeting before leaving Georgia, Rasmussen metd with Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili at the president`s residence.
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CIA Chief In India Ahead Of Obama Visit
Posted by: "Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff@yahoo.com rwrozoff
Sat Oct 2, 2010 6:33 am (PDT)
http://en.trend.az/news/politics/foreign/1760469.html
Trend News Agency
October 2, 2010
CIA chief in talks with Indian officials on security
US Central Intelligence Agency chief Leon Panetta on Saturday held talks with Indian officials in connection with regional security and the upcoming visit of President Barack Obama to India, news reports said, reported dpa.
Panetta who made an unscheduled visit to New Delhi, came from Islamabad where he held talks with Pakistani security officials, the IANS news agency reported, quoting official sources.
Panetta, accompanied by US envoy to India, Timothy Roemer, met Federal Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram.
He also met with Indian Intelligence Bureau chief Rajiv Mathur and India's external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing chief KC Verma.
The situation in Afghanistan after the elections and the threat from the Taliban to the South Asian region were discussed during the meetings, sources told the IANS.
The talks also covered Obama's scheduled visit to India in November.
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11 U.S. Soldiers Killed In Philippines Counterinsurgency Since 2002
Posted by: "Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff@yahoo.com rwrozoff
Sat Oct 2, 2010 6:33 am (PDT)
http://en.trend.az/regions/world/ocountries/1760203.html
Trend News Agency
October 2, 2010
11 US soldiers killed in Philippine anti-terror campaign since 2002
Eleven US soldiers have died in the Philippines since 2002 when Washington began deploying troops to help fight terrorism, a regional military commander said Saturday, dpa reported.
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The Philippine constitution prohibits foreign troops from conducting or joining in combat operations within the country's territory.
Dolorfino said seven of the US fatalities died in a helicopter crash in the sea off the central Philippine city of Dumaguete in 2002, while four were killed in separate bombings in Zamboanga in 2002 and Jolo island in 2009.
Hundreds of US troops remain stationed in Zamboanga City, 875 kilometres south of Manila, where they train their Filipino counterparts in anti-terrorism operations.
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As Afghan War Nears Tenth Year, NATO's 2010 Death Toll At 535
Posted by: "Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff@yahoo.com rwrozoff
Sat Oct 2, 2010 11:34 pm (PDT)
http://www.rnw.nl/english/bulletin/foreign-soldier-killed-afghan-bomb-attack-0
Radio Netherlands
September 25, 2010
Foreign soldier killed in Afghan bomb attack
A foreign soldier was killed by an improvised bomb in southern Afghanistan Saturday, according to a statement from NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
ISAF's brief statement - following one earlier Saturday reporting the deaths of two soldiers in eastern Afghanistan in a similar attack on Friday - did not disclose the soldier's nationality, in keeping with NATO policy.
The latest deaths bring to 535 the number of international troops killed in the Afghan war so far this year, according to an AFP count based on a running tally kept by the icasualties.org website.
Improvised explosive devices (IEDs), a favoured weapon of Taliban-linked insurgents across Afghanistan, account for most of the deaths among foreign forces in the country.
This year's foreign military toll is the highest since the war began in 2001....
Last year, 521 foreign soldiers were killed in the Afghan war.
About 150,000 NATO and US troops are operating in Afghanistan, tasked with implementing a counter-insurgency strategy designed to reverse Taliban momentum and allow American forces to start drawing down in 2011.
© ANP/AFP
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