17 July 2010 Military News

Judicial review for inquiry into Iraq abuse by UK soldiers IRNA 17 Jul 2010 -- A judicial review was granted Friday to challenge the British government’s refusal to order a single inquiry into the alleged abuse and torture of over 100 Iraqi civilians by UK troops.

Insurgent violence threatens local citizens in southern Afghanistan Army News 17 Jul 2010 -- Soldiers from Afghan National Army's 205th Corps respond to attacks near their base in Zabul province July 15, while ANA Commandos disrupted insurgent activities in Kandahar province July 16.
Two British soldiers killed in Afghan explosions IRNA 17 Jul 2010 -- Two British servicemen have been killed in separate explosions in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province, the Ministry of Defence announced Saturday.
Five NATO Troops Killed in Afghanistan VOA 17 Jul 2010 -- NATO says five of its troops have been killed in improvised-bomb attacks in southern and eastern Afghanistan.

US special envoy, President Zardari discuss security IRNA 17 Jul 2010 -- Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard C. Holbrooke arrived in Islamabad on a 4-day visit and met President Asif Zardari, officials said.
Officials: Militant Ambush Kills 18 in NW Pakistan VOA 17 Jul 2010 -- Pakistani officials say suspected militants attacked a civilian convoy of vehicles in northwestern Pakistan Saturday, killing at least 18 people, including two women.

USS Nevada Celebrates a Crew Split, Assumption of Command Ceremony Navy NewsStand 17 Jul 2010 -- Family, friends, special guests and the officers and Sailors of USS Nevada (SSBN 733) witnessed a crew split and assumption of command ceremony at Marginal Pier at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Wash., July 12.
Coalition Officers Visit Truman Navy NewsStand 17 Jul 2010 -- Five members of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Joint Command embarked USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) July 13-15 to synchronize air operations over Afghanistan and familiarize the group of international air force officers with U.S. carrier operations.
US Ships Aid Romanian Sailor At Sea Navy NewsStand 17 Jul 2010 -- The USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) will return a Romanian Sailor to his ship, the Liberian-flagged motor vessel (M/V) Antonis A, July 16 after Mesa Verde's medical team treated him for severe dehydration.

Russia submits agreement on missile launches signed with China to State Duma RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2010 -- Russian government submitted an agreement on notifications of ballistic missiles and carrier rocket launches signed with China to the lower house of parliament for ratification, State Duma's official website said.

Colombia Seeks OAS Action in Rebels Dispute With Venezuela VOA 17 Jul 2010 -- Colombia has asked the Organization of American States to hold a meeting of its permanent council to address Bogota's accusation that leftist guerrillas are hiding in neighboring Venezuela.
OSCE Minsk Group issues statement on Karabakh dispute RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2010 -- The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group released a statement on Saturday encouraging the peaceful settlement of the Nagorny Karabakh conflict, the OSCE website said.
Karabakh settlement to be discussed at OSCE ministerial meeting RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2010 -- The settlement of the Nagorny Karabakh conflict is to be discussed Saturday at an informal meeting of OSCE foreign ministers in the Kazakh city of Almaty.
Palestinians Seek 'Clarity' from US in Peace Talks VOA 17 Jul 2010 -- An adviser to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the United States must provide more "clarity" regarding its position on disputed issues before Palestinians agree to direct peace talks with Israel.
US Envoy Discusses Peace Talks With Palestinian President VOA 17 Jul 2010 -- U.S. President Barack Obama's point man in the Middle East is on a new peace mission.
Sudanese Army Kills 300 Rebels in Clashes VOA 17 Jul 2010 -- Sudan's army says it has killed at least 300 rebels in clashes this week, while losing more than 70 of its own troops.

Defense minister calls for sustainable security in region IRNA 17 Jul 2010 -- Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahidi said on Saturday that capabilities of the counties in the region should be mobilized to help resolve the crises in the region through peaceful means.
Speaker says US accountable for crimes in Zahedan IRNA 17 Jul 2010 -- Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani warned the US here on Saturday on its responsibility for the Thursday blasts in the southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan.
Thousands Attend Funerals for Iran Bombing Victims VOA 17 Jul 2010 -- The victims of twin suicide bombings in Iran have been laid to rest, mourned by thousands of people at funeral rites Saturday in the southeastern city of Zahedan.
Iranian Government Steps up Accusations Against US Over Bombings VOA 17 Jul 2010 -- The Iranian government is stepping up accusations against "outside" forces in Thursday's twin-suicide bombings in the southeastern part of the country which killed at least 27 people and wounded about 270 others. Several officials are accusing the U.S. and Israel of masterminding the bloody explosions at a Shi'ite mosque.

Former KGB General Kalugin Calls U.S.-Russia Spy Saga 'A Farce' RFE/RL 17 Jul 2010 -- Oleg Kalugin headed overseas counterintelligence operations for many years at Russia's KGB secret services, where he oversaw operatives including future Russian President and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. As Kalugin became a vocal critic of the Soviet system during its final years, he was demoted and eventually forced to retire from the KGB in 1990. A Moscow court sentenced him in absentia to 15 years in jail for treason in 2002.

US Grenades are Mexican Drug Cartels New Weapons VOA 17 Jul 2010 -- A prominent U.S. newspaper reports that U.S.-made grenades shipped to "friendly regimes" in Central America during the Cold War era have become the newest weapons in the arsenal of Mexico's drug cartels.
15 Countries Outline Principles on Cyber Security VOA 17 Jul 2010 -- With computer networks increasingly viewed as a realm for spying and warfare, the U.S., China, Russia and a dozen other countries have outlined principles on how to improve so-called "cybersecurity."
OSCE Seeks Larger Role in Global Affairs, Starting With Kyrgyzstan VOA 17 Jul 2010 -- Representatives of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe gathered Saturday for an informal meeting to discuss the group's changing role in international affairs. The organization hopes to re-establish its relevance, in part by bringing security to places in crisis like Kyrgyzstan.
OSCE Stalls On Police Mission To Kyrgyzstan RFE/RL 17 Jul 2010 -- Ministers of OSCE member countries have voiced support for sending an international police mission to Kyrgyzstan following last month's deadly ethnic clashes, but have failed to make solid plans for the deployment.
Medvedev proposes harsher punishment for terrorism RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has proposed imposing harsher punishments for terrorism and has submitted a bill outlining amendments to the criminal code, the Kremlin's press service said on Saturday.

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