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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 01 Jul 2009 [PDF]
• June 30 airpower summary: Reaper hits enemy forces AFNS 01 Jul 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.
• Dagger Soldiers, IA search sand, swamp for weapons Army News 01 Jul 2009 -- American Soldiers and their Iraqi Army partners in the desert with metal detectors and shovels may look like a treasure hunt.
• Texas unit at home in Iraqi wilderness Army News 01 Jul 2009 -- For some Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 142nd Infantry, deployment to the Middle East bares a close resemblance to home station.
• On the Ground: Forces Strengthen Support Role in Iraq AFPS 01 Jul 2009 -- US forces in Iraq helped to bolster Iraqi sovereignty with the return of two combat outposts to Iraqi control.
• UAVs help protect ground forces through camera technology Army News 01 Jul 2009 -- Day and night they can be heard at the airfield, supporting ground forces throughout the greater Baghdad area.
• Latest Iraqi bombing another attempt to incite violence, UN mission says UN News Centre 01 Jul 2009 -- UN condemned deadly bombing in Kirkuk,calling it yet another attempt to stoke up conflict.
• Transporters wrap up tour in Iraq Army News 01 Jul 2009 -- 1538th Transportation Company conducted their final mission, wrapping up a successful 12-month deployment.
• Last outpost in Wasit back in Iraqi hands Army News 01 Jul 2009 -- The fifth and final security station in Wasit Provice, southeast of Baghdad, was returned to Iraqi control.
• On the Ground: U.S. Forces Foster Security, Growth in Afghanistan AFPS 01 Jul 2009 -- US forces demonstrated ongoing commitment to improving security and development throughout Afghanistan.

Defense Policy / Programs

• DoD News: DoD Announces New Defense Policy Board Members DoD 01 Jul 2009 -- Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates today announced the following new members to the Defense Policy Board
• Iran Reduces Role in Iraq, But Still Having Impact VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Top US military officer: Iran reduced its supply of weapons to insurgents in Iraq, but is still having an impact on violence there and in Afghanistan.
• Pentagon Official Explains Force Structure in Afghanistan AFPS 01 Jul 2009 -- It would be easy to confuse Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan with the NATO International Security Assistance Force.
• Poll Shows More Pakistanis See Taliban, al-Qaida as a Threat VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Public opinion survey conducted shows more Pakistanis perceive Taliban and al-Qaida as a critical threat.
• Suspect North Korean Ship Changes Course Under US Scrutiny VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- North Korean ship closely tailed by US Navy appears to be changing course, and may be returning to North Korea.
• Clinton Vows to Usher New Era in US-India Relations VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she wants to take U.S.-Indian relations to a higher level.
• At Summit, US Moves on Strategic Priority: 'Reset' with Russia VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- When US President travels to Moscow he will take the somewhat unusual step of taking the top US military officer with him.
• Senior Russian senator optimistic on Russian-U.S. security ties RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2009 -- Russia and the US are looking to make a breakthrough in security issues.
• Russia must avoid nuke cuts that could harm security - analyst RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2009 -- Russia must not cut the number of its nuclear warheads to a few hundred under a new strategic arms deal with the US.
• Nassau's Quartermasters' New Technology Increases Mission Readiness, Success Navy NewsStand 01 Jul 2009 -- USS Nassau's Navigation Department received new equipment during Trident Warrior 2009, which may possibly streamline the way quartermasters do business and support operations.
• Truman Strike Group Preps for any Contingency during Exercise Navy NewsStand 01 Jul 2009 -- Harry S. Truman Strike Group engaged in a composite training unit exercise designed to enhance the training and skills of crew members in preparation for an upcoming fall deployment.
• NAVFAC Awards Recovery Act Funds for Photovoltaic System Design Contract Navy NewsStand 01 Jul 2009 -- Using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Hawaii awarded contract.
• Air Conditioning System Repair Invests Recovery Act Funds at Yuma Marine Corps Air Station Navy NewsStand 01 Jul 2009 -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest awarded Recovery Act funded contract task order to repair air conditioning systems at Marine Corps Air Station.
• Gates, Spanish Defense Minister Discuss Military Relations AFPS 01 Jul 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates and Spanish Defense Minister discussed in Afghanistan, counter-piracy and continuing military ties.
• Twelve-nation consortium ready for first C-17 AFNS 01 Jul 2009 -- Officials of Strategic Airlift Capability consortium will celebrate the activation of the operational unit, known as the Heavy Airlift Wing.
• Taiwan military officers to observe U.S. Air Force drill CNA 01 Jul 2009 -- Taiwan's Air Force will send a team of five to six officers to observe for the first time an air drill to be conducted by the US Air Force.
• Russian ships return home after anti-piracy duty off Somalia RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2009 -- Russian Pacific Fleet's Admiral Panteleyev and Irkut tanker returned to their base in Vladivostok after anti-piracy mission.
• Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 01 Jul 2009
• Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 7-1-09 The White House 01 Jul 2009
• Press Briefing on the President's upcoming trip to Russia, Italy, and Africa The White House 01 Jul 2009

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for July 01, 2009
• NEW UNMANNED BABY SUB TO PROTECT COASTAL WATERS BAE Systems 01 Jul 2009 -- In a move to help combat the growing threat of explosive mines hidden in shallow coastal waters such as ports and harbours and to increase the protection available to world shipping, BAE Systems has launched its first unmanned autonomous submarine to detect and deal with this newfound threat.
• SAIC Awarded $30 Million Task Order by U.S. Army Director of Information Management - Fort Polk SAIC 01 Jul 2009 -- Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) today announced it has been awarded a task order by the U.S. Army's Director of Information Management (DOIM) at Fort Polk, La., to provide a variety of information technology (IT) and network support services.
• New Protected Mobility opportunities for SMEs Thales 01 Jul 2009 -- As part of its commitment to strengthening relationships with Australian Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), Thales is holding a supplier conference highlighting opportunities in its Bendigo-based Protected Mobility business – home of the Bushmaster vehicle.

Other Conflicts

• DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICES OF THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL AND THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT United Nations 01 Jul 2009
• Israel Says Settlement Deal with US Closer VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Israel's defense minister is trying to downplay differences with the United States over the future of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
• Abbas says Hamas preparing to hit Palestinian leadership RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2009 -- Palestinian Authority has information indicating Hamas is planning to kill some of its officials.
• Ethiopia Downplays Somali Rebel Threat VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Ethiopia has dismissed a declaration of war by an official of a radical rebel group in neighboring Somalia, saying it appears to be an empty threat.
• DRC: Violence forcing North Kivu civilians out of homes IRIN 01 Jul 2009 -- Continuing clashes between armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have forced civilians to abandon their homes.
• Georgia: UN envoy reports progress during latest round of international talks UN News Centre 01 Jul 2009 -- UN envoy to Georgia and his European co-chairs led talks aimed at preventing an outbreak of renewed violence following last year’s deadly conflict in Georgia.
• Russian, Georgian Talks End Without Results RFE/RL 01 Jul 2009 -- Georgian and Russian officials met for security talks in Geneva on July 1 -- the sixth such meeting since their five-day war in August 2009.
• Two Chadian tribal groups agree to co-exist peacefully following UN initiative UN News Centre 01 Jul 2009 -- Two tribal communities in eastern Chad have agreed to end a long-running feud and live peacefully together.
• UN tribunal for Rwandan genocide transfers nine prisoners to jail in Benin UN News Centre 01 Jul 2009 -- UN tribunal set up to try those responsible for crimes committed during the Rwandan genocide announced it transferred prisoners to Benin.
• UN rights expert concerned at restriction of lawyers' freedom in Cambodia UN News Centre 01 Jul 2009 -- UN independent human rights expert voiced concern at attempts to curtail lawyers’ freedom to effectively represent their clients in Cambodia.

News Reports

• Brown: Iran Using Britain as Scapegoat for Political Unrest VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- The diplomatic row between Tehran and London continues to rumble.
• Former Iranian President: Election 'Coup' Against Democracy VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Leading reformist Mohammad Khatami says the outcome of Iran's disputed presidential election is a "coup" against democracy.
• Iran's Reformist Leader Calls Election Illegitimate VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Reformist leader Mousavi: Re-election of Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is "illegitimate" and urged supporters to keep fighting.
• Crackdown In Iran Spawns Creative Forms Of Dissent RFE/RL 01 Jul 2009 -- It's been more than a week since protesters last took to the streets of Tehran in their tens of thousands.
• Iraqi Oil Auction Flops As International Companies Stay Aloof RFE/RL 01 Jul 2009 -- Iraq's oil industry has suffered a blow as auction of production rights failed to draw support of international oil majors.
• Iraq Rejects New Foreign Oil Bids VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Iraq has rejected new offers from foreign companies to develop the country's oil and gas fields, after an international tender produced only one deal.
• Honduras Defies Global Demands to Restore Deposed President VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Standoff is deepening between officials in Honduras and the international community, which is demanding reinstatement of ousted President Zelaya.
• Ousted Honduran President Travels to Panama VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya traveled Wednesday to Panama, after he delayed plans to return to his own country, where he faces the threat of arrest.
• OAS Issues Ultimatum to Honduras to Restore Deposed President VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- The Organization of American States has issued a stern ultimatum to the leaders of the military coup in Honduras.
• Ousted leader vows to return to Honduras RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2009 -- Deposed Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya announced at a UN session that he would return to his country despite the threat of arrest.
• Sudan Pushes Back Elections Another 2 Months VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Sudan has pushed back its elections to April 2010, an additional two month delay for the vote that was originally scheduled for this month.
• Japan's Korean Community Split on Politics VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- About one million ethnic Koreans live in Japan, and just over half of them hold Korean nationality.
• Bosnia Confirms First Case of Swine Flu VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Bosnian officials say the Balkan country has confirmed its first case of influenza A-H1N1 commonly known as swine flu.
• WHO reports 77,201 global swine flu cases, 332 deaths RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2009 -- WHO: Confirm 77,201 officially registered cases and 332 deaths in 120 countries and territories worldwide.
• Swedes Launch EU Presidency With Plea To Iran RFE/RL 01 Jul 2009 -- Sweden found its diplomatic prowess tested on the very first morning of its EU Presidency as relations between Iran and the bloc appear to be heading into free fall.
• AU Lifts Mauritania Sanctions VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- The African Union is lifting sanctions on Mauritania, following the establishment of an interim government to lead the country to elections later this month.
• AU Commission Chairman Says Somalia Needs 'Special Attention' VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- The African Union summit has opened in Libya with a call from the AU's top official to help Somalia's government.
• Controversy, Possible Somalia Breakthrough Mark AU Summit VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- The 13th African Union summit opens Wednesday in the Libyan coastal town of Sirte, birthplace of the continent's longest serving leader, host Moammar Gadhafi.
• African Union Begins Summit in Libya VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- AU holds 13th semiannual summit in Libya's coastal city, Sirte.
• Accused of Terror Win Appeal To Zimbabwe Supreme Court VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Zimbabwe's high court handed down a crushing blow to the government's case against a group of Movement for Democratic Change supporters and officials.
• NIGER: Constitution standoff prompts donor warnings IRIN 01 Jul 2009 -- Amid mounting international opposition to a proposed referendum for President Mamadou Tandja to stay in power, the European Commission – one of Niger's largest donors – has warned of aid cuts if leaders do not respect constitutional order.
• NIGER: Mixed views on constitution controversy IRIN 01 Jul 2009 -- Responses were mixed in Niger to union leaders’ call for a 24-hour work stoppage on 1 July to protest a planned constitutional referendum to allow President Mamadou Tandja to remain in power.
• Islam Still a Force in Indonesian Elections VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- With the Indonesian presidential elections looming, some political analysts are wondering what role Muslim organizations will play.