30 June 2013 Military News

Taliban Rejects Talks as Britain's Cameron Tours Region VOA 30 Jun 2013 -- International-backed efforts to seek a negotiated end to the 12 years of grinding war in Afghanistan have suffered another blow after Taliban rebels apparently rejected conditions for proposed peace talks.
Karzai raps Taliban ‘fiefdoms’ plan PressTV 30 Jun 2013 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai has accused other countries of trying to divide Afghanistan into Taliban "fiefdoms” raising fears that Britain is realizing the so-called “plan C” for Afghanistan.
West boosts efforts to engage Taliban in peace talks PressTV 30 Jun 2013 -- Senior Western officials are seeking to engage in talks with Taliban militants after nearly twelve years of the costly US-led war in Afghanistan.

Car Bomb Kills 16 as British PM Visits Pakistan VOA 30 Jun 2013 -- Visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron told his Pakistani counterpart he would help Pakistan fight terrorism.
Violence kills at least 10 in Southwestern Pakistan PressTV 30 Jun 2013 -- Separate incidents of violence have killed at least 10 people and injured several others in the restive Balochistan Province of southwest Pakistan.

India to replace Prithvi with more-capable Prahar IRNA 30 Jun 2013 -- India is planning to replace its 150 km-range Prithvi ballistic missiles with the newly developed quick reaction Prahar missiles.

No evidence of missile coop between Iran, N Korea: UN PressTV 30 Jun 2013 -- The UN has confirmed Tehran’s assertions that there is no missile cooperation between Iran and North Korea.
North Korea Deploys New Guns on Border with South – Report RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2013 -- North Korea is deploying improved artilleries with a longer range at its frontline military units.
North Korea deploying new rocket launchers, report says PressTV 30 Jun 2013 -- South Korean media say North Korea is deploying ‘improved multiple rocket launchers’ at its front-line military units.
Kim Jong Un Guides Artillery Fire of KPA Unit 851 KCNA 30 Jun 2013 -- Kim Jong Un guided an artillery fire of the KPA Unit 851.

Iranian Army Ground Forces to hold armored drill in October PressTV 30 Jun 2013 -- A senior Iranian commander says the Ground Forces of Iran’s Army will hold an armored drill in the southeastern parts of the country early in fall.

Mano River Countries Tackle Cross-Border Arms VOA 30 Jun 2013 -- Countries of the Mano River basin in West Africa are trying to forge a joint strategy to counter the cross-border movement of armed groups and the illegal trafficking of weapons in their region.

US Lawmakers Discuss Aid to Syrian Rebels VOA 30 Jun 2013 -- The Obama administration recently announced a boost in U.S. support for Syrian rebels fighting to oust President Bashar al-Assad.
Persian Gulf States Accuse Hezbollah of Undermining Syria Peace Effort RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2013 -- Foreign ministers from Gulf Arab states condemned the interference of the Lebanese Shia militia group Hezbollah in the Syrian conflict.
Syria militants down helicopter near Aleppo PressTV 30 Jun 2013 -- Foreign-backed militants in Syria have downed a Syrian government helicopter near the northern city of Aleppo.

S Sudan VP to discuss Sudan oil issue in Khartoum PressTV 30 Jun 2013 -- South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar has arrived in the Sudanese capital Khartoum to resolve ongoing tensions over oil and security border issues.

Secretary Kerry Press Availability in Tel Aviv US Dept. of State 30 Jun 2013
Kerry: No Breakthrough but 'Real' Progress on Mideast Peace Talks VOA 30 Jun 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has ended his fifth trip to the Middle East as secretary without an accord on resuming Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
Hamas says talks with Israel futile PressTV 30 Jun 2013 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has rejected any talks with the Israeli regime, saying the move would ‘not bring anything new’ to Palestinians.

Taipei, Manila winding down mutual legal aid in shooting case CNA 30 Jun 2013 -- Taiwan and the Philippines have entered the final stage of a deal to give each other legal assistance in investigating the May shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman.

Iran rejects former US commander’s claims over Iraq bombing PressTV 30 Jun 2013 -- The Iranian Embassy in Baghdad has dismissed allegations about Tehran’s involvement in the 2006 bombing of two Shia shrines in the Iraqi city of Samarra.

Remarks by President Obama and Archbishop Tutu After Roundtable Discussion The White House 30 Jun 2013
US-China Competition Plays Out in Tanzania VOA 30 Jun 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to Tanzania as the last stop of his African tour, underscores a silent competition with China to tap the country’s growing economic potential.
Obama Outlines Partnership Model with Africa VOA 30 Jun 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has outlined a new model for U.S. engagement with Africa, supporting greater economic opportunity and democracy, and African-led solutions to security.

Ecuador Concedes 'Serious Error' in US Spy Case VOA 30 Jun 2013 -- Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa says his government made a "serious error" in issuing accused U.S. spy Edward Snowden a letter of safe passage.
Ecuador Consul Faces Discipline over Snowden Travel Papers RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2013 -- The Ecuadorean president said that the country's consul in London faces a disciplinary action for apparently issuing travel papers to fugitive intelligence leaker Edward Snowden.
Ecuadorean President Sends Regards To U.S. Fugitive Snowden RFE/RL 30 Jun 2013 -- Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa has sent his regards to fugitive former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, telling him to "keep his spirits high."

Egyptian Protesters Call For Morsi’s Resignation RFE/RL 30 Jun 2013 -- Thousands of protesters have gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square to demand the resignation of Egypt's Islamist-backed President Muhammad Morsi and new elections.
Morsi Opponents Stage Massive Cairo Rally VOA 30 Jun 2013 -- Egypt's Interior Ministry says three-million protesters turned out Sunday to demand the resignation of embattled President Mohamed Morsi.
Thousands of protesters stage anti-Morsi rallies across Egypt PressTV 30 Jun 2013 -- Thousands of angry protesters are staging mass nationwide protest rallies to demand the ouster of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.

Ethiopia to resolve Nile dam dispute with Egypt PressTV 30 Jun 2013 -- Ethiopian Foreign Minister Tedros Adhanom has expressed his willingness to negotiate with Egypt to resolve the dispute over the Nile.

Exiled General Sejusa Unlikely to Return to Uganda VOA 30 Jun 2013 -- The Uganda army general who demanded an investigation into an assassination plot linked to President Yoweri Museveni’s alleged succession plan, says he is unlikely to return to the country anytime soon.

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