Yesterday I was not able to download the World news items no matter what the site or I did. So I did not get to add them. Since I had just signed up for another year I got in touch with the company and we tried a couple of things that did not work. This morning I went back and tried again and it worked so I tried today's and it did not so you got yesterday's this morning.
I have been trading ideas back and forth today with no success so I tried a few things and then tried the second one on the list and it worked so I downloaded them and here you are. The first one must have something in it that keeps me from downloading. Sometimes one of them has something in it that will not let them go out with the list at all so a long time ago I tried to delete one at a time and would hit send if it did not go out I would reenter it and go on to the next until I would find the one that was holding up the show and then send the rest out. That has been working for a long time but still a pain.
Wish me luck tomorrow and enjoy.
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USA—GE Engine To Power F-15EX Fighters General Electric Press Release | 11/02/2021 The U.S. Air Force has picked General Electric to power the latest variant of the F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet, reports the engineering firm. On Oct. 29, the Air Force awarded GE a $1.58 billion contract to provide its F110-129 engine for the entire F-15EX Eagle II fleet, GE said in a release. The deal includes an initial $137 million order for 29 engines for 12 Lot 2 F-15EXs as well as spares, reported Breaking Defense. It also includes seven options for up to 329 engines for a maximum contract value of $1.58 billion. Deliveries are scheduled to start in October 2023 and run through June 2031, if all options are exercised. General Electric provided F110 engines for the initial lot of eight Eagle IIs, because the powerplant had already been certified for the aircraft as part of the F-15QA and F-15SA programs for Qatar and Saudi Arabia, respectively. The F110 was chosen over the Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 engine.
Poland—Lawmakers Approve New Barrier On Belarus Border Euronews | 11/02/2021 The Polish Parliament has approved a plan to accelerate construction of a barrier along the border with Belarus, reports Euronews. On Friday, the upper house of the Polish legislature granted final approval to a 350 million euro (US$404.7 million) plan to build the wall. The bill was previously approved by the lower house on Oct. 14. President Andrzej Duda says that he will sign it. Under the new legislation, an 18-foot (5.5-m) wall will be constructed along about half of the 250-mile (400-km) frontier with Belarus, reported BBC News. It will also be equipped with motion sensors and a monitoring system. The wall is expected to be completed by the summer of 2022. The project is in response to a wave of migrants attempting to cross into its territory from Belarus. Currently, around 500 people daily are crossing the border illegally, up from around 120 in all of 2020. Latvia, Lithuania and Poland say that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has organized the wave of migrants in retaliation for European Union sanctions.
Belarus—Lukashenko Continues Crackdown On News Sites Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty | 11/02/2021 Belarusian authorities have blocked several foreign media outfits and banned several channels on the social media platform Telegraph, reports Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. On Oct. 28, the Belarusian Information Agency announced that it was blocking the websites of German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle; Current Time, a Russian-language network run by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America; and the Novy Chas, a Belarusian newspaper. All were blocked for spreading materials deemed extremist by the regime of Alexander Lukashenko. The blocks on the websites could generally be circumvented via virtual private networks. On Oct. 29, the ministry also declared the NEXTA, NEXTA Live and LUXTA channels on Telegraph as "extremist formations," reported Reuters. The classifications mean that anyone reposting material from the channels can be prosecuted for participating in an extremist organization and sentenced to up to seven years in jail. On Oct. 30, Belarusian authorities blocked access to the pro-Russian Regnum news agency. No reason was given for the decision. The news service recently published articles criticizing Belarus for alleged "anti-Russian" policies and calling for the rapid unification of the countries.
Russia—Images Show Military Buildup Near Border With Ukraine Politico | 11/02/2021 Commercial satellite photos show that Russia is again building up military forces near its border with Ukraine, reports Politico. The imagery collected on Monday shows armored units, tanks and self-propelled artillery massing near the Russian town of Yelnya, east of Smolensk and not far from the border with Belarus. The units, which began moving to the region in late September, include elements of the elite 1st Guards Tank Army. Meanwhile, a new analysis by Jane's found equipment from the 4th Tank Division, including T-80U tanks and self-propelled artillery, had been moved near Bryansk and Kursk, near the northern border of Ukraine. Elements of the 1st Guards Tank Army were also spotted in the area. The deployment is a change from its typical training exercises, which take place around Moscow, Jane's said. A Pentagon spokesman said on Monday that the department is monitoring the buildup, reported Agence France-Presse.
North Korea—China, Russia Press For Security Council To Ease Sanctions Reuters | 11/02/2021 China and Russia are pushing the U.N. Security Council to reduce sanctions on North Korea, reports Reuters. On Monday, Chinese and Russian diplomats filed a draft resolution that would remove a ban on North Korean exports of statues, seafood and textiles. It would also raise the cap on North Korean fuel imports. The proposal also revives a two-year-old idea to lift a ban on North Korean foreign workers and to remove sanctions on inter-Korean rail and road cooperation projects. A spokesman for the U.S. mission to the U.N. said that the Security Council has repeatedly indicated that it is prepared to suspend or lift sanctions in response to North Korean compliance regarding its prohibited missile and nuclear programs. Pyongyang has taken no steps to move into compliance with the Security Council's demands, he said. Talks on the draft have not yet been scheduled. Lifting the restrictions would need nine votes in favor as well as no vetoes from the permanent members of the Security Council.
South Korea—Recon Aircraft, Lightweight Torpedo Programs Get Green Light Yonhap | 11/02/2021 The South Korean government has approved several defense acquisition programs, reports the Yonhap news agency (Seoul). On Monday, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said it was chosen to lead a new reconnaissance aircraft program. Under the US$747 million project, KAI will procure four Falcon 2000XLS business jets from Dassault and convert them into reconnaissance aircraft for the South Korean air force. A contract is expected to be signed with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) in December, a KAI spokesman said. Separately, the Defense Project Promotion Committee on Monday endorsed a US$135 million project to develop indigenous lightweight anti-submarine torpedoes by 2028. The committee also approved a US$400 million project to acquire GPS-guided bombs for the air force by 2027. The program involves contracts with four foreign companies. U.S.-based firm ENF will supply a penetration bomb; Israeli company Elbit will provide the fragmentation warhead; and fuses will be acquired from Orion Advanced Systems. The guidance systems will be purchased through a U.S. Foreign Military Sale.
Japan—Opposition Sees Gains But Ruling Coalition Retains Majority Asahi Shimbun | 11/02/2021 The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner have won enough seats to retain their majority in the Japanese Diet, reports the Asahi Shimbun (Tokyo). During elections for all 465 seats in the lower house on Sunday, the LDP, led by new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, retained 261 seats, a loss of 12 but enough to keep the chairs of all standing committees in the lower house. The Komeito party, the LPD's coalition partner, won 32 seats. The opposition Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP), which held 110 seats before the election, lost ground but remained the second-largest party, reported the Nikkei Asia (Tokyo). The Japan Innovation Party quadrupled its number of seats from 10 to 41 to become the third-largest party in the lower house.
Philippines—Troops Kill Top NPA Leader In South Philippine News Agency | 11/02/2021 Philippine forces have killed a leading communist militant in the southern island of Mindanao, reports the state-run Philippine News Agency. On Oct. 30, soldiers from the 403rd Brigade killed New People's Army (NPA) commander Jorge Madlos in a clash in Impasugong, Bukidnon province, according to the Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM). Madlos, also known as Ka Oris, was the commander and spokesman of the NPA's national operations command and spokesman for the National Democratic Front (NDF) in Mindanao. At the time of his death, he was accused of murder, robbery and property destruction. Military sources cited by the Rappler (Manila) predicted that Madlos' duties would likely be taken up by his widow, Myrna Sularte, also known as Maria Malaya.
Afghanistan—19 Killed In Complex Assault On Kabul Hospital Al Jazeera | 11/02/2021 At least 19 people have been killed in an attack on a Kabul military hospital, reports Al Jazeera (Qatar). On Tuesday, a pair of explosions struck the Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan military hospital, in the 10th police district, followed by gunfire, said a Taliban spokesman. A Taliban official later said that the attack involved a suicide bomber, who set off their explosives on a motorcycle at the entrance of the hospital, and a gunman. Witnesses said there were two blasts at the hospital entrance. The official said that all the assailants were killed. At least 43 people were injured in the assault. The Taliban-run Bakhtar News Agency accused ISIS-K of conducting the attack.
United Arab Emirates—New Military University To Open In 2022 The National | 11/02/2021 The United Arab Emirates will open its first military university next year, reports the National (Abu Dhabi). On Monday, officials said that the Zayed Military University would open in January with about 100 students. The institution will offer full undergraduate courses for all three services. Graduates will receive an officer commission and bachelor of science degree in security studies and defense. More specializations are planned for the future, said Brig. Gen. Waleed Al Naqbi, deputy commandant of the university. Students will complete three years of studies before choosing a specialization to join a specific military branch. Initial entry will be restricted to men, but admission will be offered to women in the future, said officials. The first graduating class will begin studies at a facility on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi while a permanent campus is completed.
Yemen—22 Die In Houthi Missile Strike Near Marib Agence France-Presse | 11/02/2021 At least 22 people have been killed in a rebel missile attack near Marib in western Yemen, reports Agence France-Presse. On Sunday, Houthi rebels launched a missile that struck a mosque and adjoining religious school in the Al Jawba district, said a pro-government military official. A local government official cited by Reuters said that two ballistic missiles hit the facility. Yemeni Information Minister Moammar Al Eryani said that 29 people, including women and children, were killed in the attack. The rebel group did not immediately comment on the attack.
Yemen—9 Die In Aden Car Bombing British Broadcasting Corp. | 11/02/2021 At least nine people have been killed in a car bombing near the airport in Aden on Yemen's southwestern coast, reports BBC News. On Saturday, the car bomb was detonated near the airport, killing at least nine and injuring another 12, said a Southern Transitional Council spokesman cited by Agence France-Presse. Prime Minister Mueen Abdulmalek called it a "terrorist bombing." No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which took place as the former governor of Aden arrived at the airport. He was unhurt in the bombing.
Israel—Reservists Called Up For Large-Scale Drill In North Times of Israel | 11/02/2021 The Israeli Defense Forces have called up reservists as part of a monthlong exercise near the border with Lebanon, reports the Times of Israel. On Monday, reserve units were suddenly activated to evaluate how well and quickly they responded to a sudden conflict as part of the Northern Command's Hewn Stone drills, which began on Sunday. The overall Hewn Stone exercise is designed to improve preparedness for a war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hewn Stone involves the participation of units at all levels in the Northern Command, including divisions simulating multifront, intensive and drawn-out combat. At the same time, Israel is conducting a nationwide home-front exercise to simulate a war against Hezbollah from the standpoint of the emergency services.
Sudan—Tribal Group Temporarily Lifts Blockade Of Port Sudan Reuters | 11/02/2021 A tribal group in Sudan says it is temporarily lifting a blockade of Port Sudan, reports Reuters. On Monday, Abdallah Abushar, secretary for the High Beja Council, announced that the blockade between Sudan's main port and the capital, Khartoum, would be lifted for one month. The move was intended to support the establishment of a new government but would be reimposed if the group's demands were not met. These include renegotiating parts of an October 2020 peace agreement with rebel groups and the replacement of a civilian government with technocrats. Tribes in the area blocked roads leading to the port in mid-September. The blockade created wheat and fuel shortages across Sudan and forced trade to be rerouted through Egypt.
Brazil—Potential Deal With Russia For Pantsyr Air Defense Systems Still On The Table Tass | 11/02/2021 Russian officials say that talks with the Brazil for the procurement of air defense systems are continuing, reports the Tass news agency (Moscow). On Sunday, Deputy Director of the Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation Anatoly Punchuk said that potential deal to sell Brazil Pantsyr-S1 gun and missile systems was still on the table. He made his remarks on the sidelines of the SITDEF 2021 international arms exhibition in Lima, Peru, which ran from Oct. 28 to Oct. 31. Brazil first expressed interest in the Pantsyr in 2013. Contract signature was initially anticipated in 2015 but has been pushed back due to domestic issues.
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