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Ukraine / Russia / Related Issues
Ukraine Admits It's Losing Control in East - VOA
Kiev Concedes That Pro-Russia Militants Won the East - NYT
Ukraine Seeks to Halt Spread of Unrest From Eastern Region - WP
Kiev 'Helpless' in East Ukraine - BBC
In Ukrainian City, Little Surprise at Separatists’ Gains - WP
Poll Finds Ukrainians Doubt Effectiveness of Interim Government - VOA
Analyst: Ukrainian Separatists Aim to Swap Hostages - VOA
Russia Shows Modern Military in Ukraine Crisis - VOA
NATO Takes Prudent Steps to Reassure Allies, Show Resolve - AFPS
NATO Boosts Presence in Eastern Europe as Turmoil Continues in Ukraine - VOA
Merkel Rules Out Military Intervention Over Dispute in Ukraine - Reuters
Hagel Steps Up Consultations With Eastern European Allies - AFPS
IMF Approves $17bn Ukraine Bailout - BBC
Geopolitical Drift - UPI Opinion
“The Russian Threat is a Reality” - WP Opinion
Afghanistan
US General: Corruption is Top Threat in Afghanistan - AP
High-Profile Attacks in Afghanistan Skyrocket - S&S
SIGAR Releases April 2014 Quarterly Report to Congress - SIGAR
SIGAR Report Points to Afghan Progress, Challenges - AFPS
Forces Removing Equipment From Afghanistan Keep Eye on Russian Route - VOA
Iraq
Iraqis Vote Amidst Violence - VOA
With Security Tight, Iraqis Cast Votes in Unaccustomed Peace - NYT
Iraqis Go to Polls Amid Conflict, Threats, Floods - WP
Iraqi Vote Held in Security Lockdown - BBC
Iraqis Vote in an Election Without Foreign Troops - AP
Iraqis Vote as Violence Grips a Divided Country - Reuters
Maliki ‘Certain’ of Win as Iraqis Vote Despite Attacks - AFP
Thousands of Iraqis Displaced by Violence - VOA
Syria
CIA's Resolve to Track Weapons Complicates Push to Arm Syria Rebels - FP
Syrian Air Strike Hits School, Killing 18, Many of Them Children - VOA
Aleppo Schoolchildren Killed in Airstrike - WP
Children 'Killed in Aleppo Strike' - BBC
Syria ‘Stalling’ on Chemical Weapons Disposal - WP
Stronger Action Required on Syria, Aid Chief Warns - NYT
Humanitarian Aid Situation in Syria is Dire, UN Warns - WP
Jordan Opens a Massive Refugee Camp for Syrians - AP
'Return to Homs' Puts Human Face on Syria Conflict - VOA
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Qaeda Affiliates Gain Regional Influence as Central Leadership Fades - NYT
US: Al-Qaida Affiliates Surge, Terrorism Spikes - AP
London Cleric Wanted Jihadists to Train in Oregon, US Jury Told - Reuters
Email Suggests White House Strategy on Benghazi - NYT
Crucial Benghazi Email Finally Revealed - DB
Emails on Benghazi Show Aides’ Effort to Make Obama Look ‘Statesmanlike’ - WT
US Department of Defense
Top 2 Officials at Defense Intelligence Agency Will Retire - WP
Defense Intelligence Agency Chief Flynn to Step Down - WSJ
Top 2 Pentagon Intelligence Officials Abruptly Quit - TWB
DIA Deputy is Stepping Down Too - NPR
Senate Confirms Bob Work As Deputy Secretary of Defense - USNI
House Lawmakers Balk at Slashing DOD Pay and Benefits - S&S
Lawmakers Debate Army’s Proposal to Rebalance Active Duty and Reserves - S&S
Budget Cuts Spur Wave of Mergers in Aerospace, Defense Industries - LAT
Push for Growler Jets Points to Military Growth Despite Spending Cap - WP
DARPA Sows Seeds of Technological Surprise, Director Says - AFPS
Kendall: Fixing Acquisition Requires Incremental Improvement - AFPS
Air Force Secretary Reports on Total Force Balance - AFPS
Navy Secretary Addresses Maritime Forces During All-hands Call - AFPS
Hagel Directs Review of Hairstyle Policy - AT
Hagel Orders Services to Review Grooming Standards - AFPS
Before Ink Dries, Soldiers Rush to Get Tattoos - NYT
82nd Airborne Division Brigade Commander Relieved - AT
DOD Under Fire for Sexual Assault Survey - Politico
Hagel's Defense Cuts: A Good Idea - TNI Opinion
Save the Carrier, Sink the LCS - RCD Opinion
When Black Hair Is Against the Rules - NYT Opinion
United States
US Lawmakers Mull International Broadcasting Changes - VOA
US Voters Await Hillary Clinton's Decision on White House Run - VOA
Americans Want to Pull Back From World Stage, Poll Finds - WSJ
CIA Keeps a Tight Grip on Its Own Secrets - AP
How to Tell If America Will Remain a Global Superpower - WPR Opinion
Why Nations Are Right To Ban USAID - DO Opinion
United Kingdom
Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams Held Over Jean McConville Murder - BBC
Sinn Fein Leader Arrested Over 1972 IRA Killing - AP
UK Military Drinking to Point of Oblivion - TT
Australia
Special Forces Facing Uncertain Future - AAP
What to Do with Australia's Special Ops - Strategist Opinion
Africa
Kerry Arrives in Africa - VOA
China Says Premier's Africa Visit About More Than Just Oil Deals - Reuters
AU Commission Hopeful on Resolving South Sudan’s Crisis - VOA
UN Criticizes South Sudan Leaders Over Famine Response - VOA
More than 9,000 Child Recruits in South Sudan War - BBC
Senegal Rebels Declare a Ceasefire - BBC
Nigerians Hold Second Day of Protests Over Mass Abductions - NYT
Nigeria March Over Schoolgirls' Abductions - BBC
Pattern of Press Freedom Abuses in Cameroon - VOA
Americas / Caribbean
Mexico Lawmakers OK Civilian Courts for Soldiers - AP
Mexico Border City Holds Festival Despite Deaths - AP
Venezuela Raises Minimum Wage by 30% - BBC
Cuba, EU Approve Road Map on Normalization Talks - AP
Asia / Pacific
China Questions Obama’s Asia Trip Agenda - VOA
US-Philippine Defense Deal Revolves Around China - S&S
China to Conduct Naval Drills With Russia in East China Sea - Reuters
Report: China Could Overtake US Economy This Year - VOA
Assailants Attack Train Station in Restive Western China - NYT
Xi Demands Action After China Terror Blast - BBC
More Activity Seen at North Korea Nuclear Test Site - AP
Philippine Military Clashes with Rebels Leave 15 Dead - BBC
Thailand to Hold General Election July 20 - VOA
Thailand to Hold Fresh Election - BBC
Brunei Introduces Tough Islamic Law - BBC
Aerial Search for Missing Malaysia Jet MH370 Ends - VOA
Ball in China’s Court: Obama’s Asia Trip - WOTR Opinion
Obama’s Pivot to Asia Will Lack Firepower - TH Opinion
The Chinese Military Is a Paper Dragon - WIB Opinion
Europe
US, Latvian Troops Focus on Training, Not Russia - S&S
Obama to Visit Poland in June on European Tour - VOA
IMF Cuts Russia's 2014 Growth Forecast - VOA
Middle East / North Africa
Six Powers Meet in Brussels to Fine-Tune Iran Talks Strategy - Reuters
US Lawmaker Vows to Block US Military Aid to Egypt - VOA
Leahy Blocks US Aid to Egypt in Protest - WP
Candidate for President in Egypt Tempers His Expectations - NYT
Meet Egypt’s Underdog Presidential Candidate - WP
Chaos in Egypt - WP Editorial
South Asia
India’s Latest Electoral Battle Features High Profile Candidates - VOA
An Uneasy Inheritance of India’s Political Dynasty - NYT
Modi Accused of India Poll Violation - BBC