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• OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 03 Jul 2013 [PDF]
• Press Conference by Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson at United Nations Headquarters, 03 July 2013 United Nations 03 Jul 2013
• Credible 2014 elections vital to progress on Afghan transition – deputy UN chief UN News Centre 03 Jul 2013 -- It is vital for Afghanistan, and for its partners, that the country consolidate the important gains made over the past decade and move ahead with its democratic transition.
• Afghan Army Chief Says Pakistan Could End War Soon RFE/RL 03 Jul 2013 -- Afghanistan's top general says Pakistan could end the the war in his country "in weeks."
• US-led airstrike kills 20, injured 9 in eastern Afghanistan PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- A US-led airstrike has killed at least 20 people and injured nine others in Afghanistan's eastern province of Khost.
• Human Rights Appointments Draw Fire In Afghanistan RFE/RL 03 Jul 2013 -- When Afghan President Hamid Karzai finally appointed new members to the country's top human rights watchdog last month, it was meant to end a long period of limbo.
• Stingers deploy to OEF USMC News 03 Jul 2013 -- Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, also known as Stingers, deployed from Ma­rine Corps Air Station Beaufort in sup­port of Operation Enduring Freedom, June 28.
• Pakistan Denounces Latest Drone Attack VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- At least 17 suspected militants were reported killed by a predawn U.S. drone attack in Pakistan’s volatile northwestern tribal region, on the border with Afghanistan.
• Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 17 in Pakistan VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Pakistan has condemned a suspected U.S. drone strike that killed 17 suspected militants in the country's northwestern tribal area.
• Pakistan protests against US drone strike IRNA 03 Jul 2013 -- Pakistan has strongly condemned the US drone strike in North Waziristan tribal region, which local media says has killed 18 people.
• Pakistan slams US drone strike in Miran Shah PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- The Pakistani government has strongly condemned the latest US assassination drone strike in Miran Shah in North Waziristan.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Obama Proposal Could Help US-Russian Ties VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has proposed deep cuts in the American and Russian nuclear arsenals.
• Training for joint, U.K. F-35 programs heat up AFNS 03 Jul 2013 -- The largest fleet of F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighters ramped up to 28 aircraft June 25.
• 5th Fleet PC Force Grows to Eight Ships NNS 03 Jul 2013 -- Patrol coastal ships USS Tempest, USS Squall and USS Thunderbolt arrived pierside in Bahrain July 3.
• Navy Successfully Tests Long Range Attack Projectile NNS 03 Jul 2013 -- The Navy announced July 2 that it successfully conducted four Long Range Land Attack Projectile (LRLAP) guided flight tests at White Sands Missile Range, N.M.
• Philippine Navy Prepares to Get Former U.S. Coast Guard Ship Underway NNS 03 Jul 2013 -- The Philippine Navy is preparing to get the Hamilton-class cutter, formerly known as USCGC Dallas, now named BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16), underway July 5.
• Minju Joson on US, West's Arms Sales to ROK KCNA 03 Jul 2013 -- The US defense security cooperation agency requested Congress to allow the sale of 274 medium-range air to air missiles, 530 direct hit missiles and 780 laser-guided bombs to south Korea.
• USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, USS Hue City, Carrier Air Wing-7 Return Home NNS 03 Jul 2013 -- More than 5,000 Sailors serving as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group returned to their homeports in Norfolk, Va. and Mayport, Fla. July 3.
• July Marks 40th Anniversary of All-volunteer Army AFPS 03 Jul 2013 -- When newly elected President Richard M. Nixon directed the Department of Defense to create an all-volunteer force, Army leaders knew there would be some hurdles.
• 19th CARAT Philippines Closes On Board USS Fitzgerald NNS 03 Jul 2013 -- The 19th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Philippines ended with a closing ceremony on board the USS Fitzgerald, July 2.
• FRUKUS 2013 Wraps Up NNS 03 Jul 2013 -- The multinational training exercise FRUKUS 2013, came to a close July 3, after completing both at-sea and in-port training while in port Brest, France, June 25 - July 2.
• USS Mount Whitney Completes Deployment NNS 03 Jul 2013 -- USS Mount Whitney, returned to its homport in Gaeta, Italy, July 3, following a two-month deployment to participate in community relations events, military exercises and scheduled port visits.
• USS Momsen Arrives in Saipan NNS 03 Jul 2013 -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen arrived in Saipan, July 3.
• Pacific Partnership 2013 Arrives in Marshall Islands NNS 03 Jul 2013 -- Pacific Partnership 2013 arrived at its third mission port, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, July 3.
• DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal 2013 Through May 2013 DoD 03 Jul 2013
• Army technical experts to operate explosive destruction system Army News 03 Jul 2013 -- U.S. Army's Explosive Destruction System to support the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant.
• New York Guard Members Battle Mohawk Valley Flooding AFPS 03 Jul 2013 -- New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo deployed 250 National Guard members to aid residents and businesses impacted by recent heavy rains and severe flooding in the state’s Mohawk Valley region.
• National Guard Bureau Campaign Targets Sexual Assault AFPS 03 Jul 2013 -- The National Guard Bureau here has launched a comprehensive campaign designed to assist National Guard units in combating sexual assault.
• Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's Independence Day Message DoD 03 Jul 2013
• Indian Carrier Sails From Russia for Final Sea Trials RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2013 -- A Russian-built aircraft carrier refitted for the Indian navy has set sail for final sea trials prior to handover.
• Russia, China will hold joint naval drills in Sea of Japan PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- Russian and Chinese naval forces have reportedly planned a major joint military exercise in the Sea of Japan in the upcoming week.
• Russia’s Weaponry Exporter Reports $34Bln in Orders RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s state arms exporter said Wednesday that its order portfolio stood at $34 billion as of June 1.
• Opening remarks by NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen at the joint press point with Mr. Hashim Thaci, Pristina, Kosovo NATO 03 Jul 2013
• NATO and partners to conduct air-defence flying training over Iceland NATO 03 Jul 2013 -- NATO will conduct an air-defence flying training event for pilots and ground support personnel, including fighter controllers, in Iceland from 3-21 February 2014.
• Plans for future Reserve Forces unveiled UK MOD 03 Jul 2013 -- The government's plans to sustain and grow the UK's Reserve Forces have been published today, 3 July 2013.
• Iran to hold large military drill in second half of year: Cmdr. PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- A senior Iranian commander says the Army is set to stage a massive military maneuver in the second half of the current Iranian year.
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, July 3, 2013 US Dept. of State 03 Jul 2013

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for July 03, 2013

Other Conflicts

• Unrest Casts Shadow on Syria's Future VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- With no solution in sight to the end of a bloody civil war, there are growing concerns about Syria's survival as a nation.
• Hezbollah Involvement in Syria Sparks Concern VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Lebanon's Shia Muslim movement Hezbollah is known for its discipline, but the decision to fight in the Syrian civil war has prompted doubts among some supporters.
• AU ‘Assured’ Of Peaceful Mali Election VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- A top African Union (AU) official says the group is working with political leaders and other stakeholders in Mali in the run up to the West African country’s July 28 presidential election.
• UN envoy tells Iraq authorities 'this carnage must stop' UN News Centre 03 Jul 2013 -- The top United Nations official in Iraq condemned in the strongest terms a wave of deadly attacks.
• 56 die: Iraq’s days of carnage drag on PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- A wave of attacks in Iraq, mostly targeting Shia Muslims, has killed 56 people and injured dozens more.
• UN humanitarian official urges Israel to lift crippling restrictions on Gaza UN News Centre 03 Jul 2013 -- A senior United Nations humanitarian official urged the Israeli Government to lift restrictions on the free movement of people and goods in the Gaza Strip.
• Armed men attack Libya Interior Ministry PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- A group of armed men have attacked Libya’s Interior Ministry in the capital, Tripoli, forcing the closure of the building.
• Lawyers: Ex-Chad Dictator Rejects Senegalese Genocide Court VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Lawyers for former Chadian ruler Hissene Habre say their client will not recognize a tribunal set up in Senegal to try him on genocide charges.
• Côte d'Ivoire: UN mission strongly condemns attack on disarmament convoy UN News Centre 03 Jul 2013 -- The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Côte d'Ivoire strongly condemned an attack on a disarmament convoy carrying its national authority head.
• Agreement reached to expand visits for separated Sahrawi families – UN UN News Centre 03 Jul 2013 -- A meeting between the United Nations refugee agency, Morocco, Frente Polisario, Algeria, and Mauritania ended in Geneva agreement to expand visits programme.

News Reports

• Egypt: Secretary-General appeals for calm, non-violence to overcome 'deep difficulties' UN News Centre 03 Jul 2013 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban reiterated his appeals for non-violence and restraint.
• Statement by President Barack Obama on Egypt The White House 03 Jul 2013
• Obama Orders Review of US Aid to Egypt VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- President Barack Obama is ordering a review of U.S. aid to Egypt, where the military ousted democratically elected President Mohammed Morsi.
• Egypt's President Ousted; Military Names Interim Head of State VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Egypt's powerful military has ousted the country's first democratically elected civilian leader, President Mohamed Morsi.
• Egypt's Army Takes Power VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Egypt's army took power from President Mohamed Morsi and suspended the constitution. Army tanks are surrounding the presidentail palace, and Morsi's whereabouts is unknown.
• Egyptian Military Ousts Morsi, Announces New Election RFE/RL 03 Jul 2013 -- The Egyptian armed forces have suspended the constitution and announced steps to move the country toward a new presidential election.
• Egyptian Army Overthrows President Morsi RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2013 -- The Egyptian military on Wednesday deposed President Mohamed Morsi and suspended the country’s constitution, the country’s defense minister said.
• President Morsi urges Egyptians to peacefully resist military coup PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- President Mohamed Morsi has called on all Egyptians to peacefully resist a military coup in the North African country.
• No Sign Of When Egyptian Military Will Issue Statement RFE/RL 03 Jul 2013 -- Egypt's military says it has set no time for issuing a statement after the expiration of its ultimatum to President Muhammad Morsi to compromise with the opposition.
• Tense Egypt Awaits Army Announcement VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Rival demonstrators filled the streets of Cairo and other Egyptian cities after expiration of an army ultimatum to Islamist President Mohamed Morsi, demanding that he act to resolve the country's political crisis.
• Egypt Braces for Army Move as Deadline Passes VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Egyptians are waiting to see what action the military will take, after the expiration of an army ultimatum for President Mohamed Morsi to find a political solution to days of growing unrest.
• Morsi offers formation of consensus government in Egypt PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has proposed a consensus government to oversee next parliamentary election, as the Army’s ultimatum for him to meet the popular demands expires.
• Political showdown nears its climax across Egypt PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- The political showdown in Egypt nears its climax as military deadline for President Mohamed Morsi to resolve the North African country’s political crisis is expiring.
• Egypt Judiciary endorses reinstatement of sacked prosecutor Abdel Meguid PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- The Egyptian Judiciary has approved the reinstatement of former Prosecutor General Abdel Meguid Mahmud who was sacked by President Mohamed Morsi.
• Egyptian President Morsi Rules Out Stepping Down RFE/RL 03 Jul 2013 -- Egypt's embattled president, Muhammad Morsi, says he will not step down and vowed to protect his "constitutional legitimacy" with his life.
• Morsi Rejects Egypt Army's 48-hour Ultimatum - Report RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2013 -- Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has rejected an ultimatum from the country’s armed forces, who demanded that the current crisis be resolved by Wednesday.
• Bolivia Blasts Austria for Detaining President VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Bolivia has criticized Austria for diverting the Bolivian president's plane on suspicion it was carrying fugitive U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
• Bolivia Furious After Presidential Plane Rerouted Over Snowden Suspicions RFE/RL 03 Jul 2013 -- Bolivia has criticized countries after airplane carrying President Evo Morales home from Moscow was denied entry to airspace amid suspicions that Edward Snowden was on board.
• Bolivian President's Plane Rerouted Over Snowden Suspicions VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Bolivian President Evo Morales remains in Austria more than 12 hours after his plane was diverted following suspicions it was carrying fugitive U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
• Bolivian President’s Plane Diverted Over Snowden - FM RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2013 -- Bolivian President Evo Morales’s plane has been forced to land in Austria after France and Portugal refused to let the jet cross their airspace amid rumors that Edward Snowden was on board.
• Morales' plane forced to land in Austria PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- Bolivian President Evo Morales' plane has been diverted to Austria due to false rumors that US surveillance whistleblower Edward Snowden was on board.
• Iranian President-Elect Calls for Openness, Easing Restrictions VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Iran's president-elect is calling for a more free and open society.
• American in North Korean Labor Camp Appeals to US for Help VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- A Korean-American sentenced to hard labor in a North Korean prison camp has appealed to the U.S. government to secure his release.
• Seoul: Pyongyang Offers to Let Businesses Inspect Industrial Complex VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- South Korea says the North has made a surprise offer to allow South Korean business people to inspect their equipment at a shuttered joint industrial complex.
• South Korean firms threaten to leave joint industrial zone PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- Tens of South Korean companies have threatened to withdraw from a joint industrial zone in North Korea.
• Court asks Pakistani gov’t to begin probe against Musharraf IRNA 03 Jul 2013 -- Pakistan’s top court instructed the government to initiate investigation against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in the high treason case.
• Turkish court cancels plan to redevelop Istanbul’s Taksim Square PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- A Turkish court has blocked a redevelopment project for Istanbul's Taksim Square after the country was rocked by four weeks of anti-government protests.
• Analysis: Myanmar’s Rakhine State - where aid can have harmful effects IRIN 03 Jul 2013 -- The aid community should proceed carefully to avoid enflaming sectarian tensions in Myanmar’s Rakhine State more than a year after the first wave of inter-communal violence.
• Amnesty Denounces CIS-Wide 'Renditions Program' RFE/RL 03 Jul 2013 -- Amnesty International says law-enforcement agencies in Central Asia's republics, Russia, and Ukraine are "colluding in the abduction, disappearance, unlawful transfer, and torture of wanted individuals."
• U.S. Official Sees Progress In Balkans, Urges More Effort RFE/RL 03 Jul 2013 -- U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Philip Reeker says there is progress among the Balkan countries in moving toward greater European integration.