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• Dempsey Praises Afghan Campaign Plan, Meets German Commanders AFPS 21 Jul 2013 -- The clarity of the International Security Assistance Force campaign in Afghanistan is impressive, the top U.S. military leader said here today, and that is a tribute to leaders at all levels.
• Top Pakistani Official Visits Afghan Capital RFE/RL 21 Jul 2013 -- A top Pakistani official has begun meetings with senior Afghan officials after arriving in Kabul as part of an effort to improve the strained ties between the neighboring countries.
• Pakistan Envoy Seeks to Ease Tensions with Afghanistan VOA 21 Jul 2013 -- Pakistan has pledged to support Afghan peace efforts using "some influence and contacts" it has with Taliban rebels. But during his day-long visit to Kabul on Sunday, Islamabad's new foreign policy chief denied allegations Pakistan is seeking Afghanistan's breakup or a power-sharing role for the Taliban after international forces leave the war-ravaged country.

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• US Jets Drop Bombs on World Heritage Area off Australia - Report RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2013 -- Two American fighter jets dropped four unarmed bombs on Australia's Great Barrier Reef after a training exercise went wrong, the UK-based Sky News TV channel reported on Sunday.
• US jets drop unarmed bombs on World Heritage-listed park in Australia Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2013 -- Two US fighter jets have dropped four unarmed bombs in an emergency jettison on a World Heritage-listed marine park in Australia.
• U.S. Jets Dropped Inert Bombs On Great Barrier Reef RFE/RL 21 Jul 2013 -- The United States Navy says two of its fighter jets dropped four unarmed bombs off the coast of Australia during an abortive training exercise.
• Sea Hawks Conduct Air Assault Exercise During Talisman Saber 2013 NNS 21 Jul 2013 -- Sailors and Marines assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) participated in a helicopter assault training exercise 20 and 21 July during the biennial multi-national exercise Talisman Saber 2013.
• Exercise Sea Breeze 2013 Draws to a Close NNS 21 Jul 2013 -- Exercise Sea Breeze 2013, the 16th iteration of the largest annual multinational maritime exercise in the Black Sea, ended July 20, as representatives from the 14 participating partner nations gathered together for the exercise closing ceremony.
• Iran Army Ground Forces unveil indigenous tank transporter Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2013 -- Iran has unveiled a tank transporter, dubbed Sayyad (Hunter), designed and manufactured by the Iranian Army's Ground Forces.

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• Army continues mop-up ops across Syria, kills dozens of militants Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2013 -- The Syrian army continues its mop-up operations against the militants across the country, killing dozens of them, military sources say.
• Over 625,000 Syria refugees in Lebanon: UN refugee agency Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2013 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says more than 625,000 Syrian refugees are receiving aid in neighboring Lebanon.
• Syrian Activists: Government Shelling Kills 18 Civilians VOA 21 Jul 2013 -- A Syrian activist group says government shelling has killed at least 18 people in northern Syria, while 28 rebels died near Damascus battling government forces.
• Israeli PM Hails Resumption of Talks with Palestine RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2013 -- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the resumption of direct talks between Israelis and Palestinians is strategically important for Tel Aviv.
• Israel, Palestine talks will be tough: Benjamin Netanyahu Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2013 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says resuming stalled peace talks with the Palestinians will not be easy.
• Netanyahu Says Peace Talks With Palestinians Will Be Tough RFE/RL 21 Jul 2013 -- IIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that planned peace talks with the Palestinians will be tough.'
• Israel, Palestinians Set Down Guidelines for Peace Talks VOA 21 Jul 2013 -- Israel and the Palestinians are setting down guidelines for new peace talks brokered by the United States.
• At Least 46 Killed, Over 150 Wounded in Baghdad Blasts RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2013 -- At least 46 people were killed and over 150 wounded after a series of blasts that ripped through commercial streets of Baghdad on Saturday late night, Al Jazeera reported.
• Outgoing UN envoy to Iraq strongly condemns latest wave of deadly attacks UN News Centre 21 Jul 2013 -- The top United Nations envoy in Iraq has strongly condemned a series of recent attacks and appealed to all parties to work together toward peace, in his final message to the people of the country in which he has served since 2011.

News Reports

• Work Begins On New Egypt Constitution RFE/RL 21 Jul 2013 -- A committee of 10 Egyptian legal and constitutional experts has met to start work on amending the country's constitution, which was suspended following the military overthrow of President Muhammad Morsi in early July.
• Egyptian Panel Starts Work to Amend Controversial Charter VOA 21 Jul 2013 -- A panel of experts charged with rewriting controversial portions of Egypt's Islamist-drafted constitution met for the first time Sunday, following the ouster of the previous Islamist president who ratified the charter.
• Iranian capacities helped defeat US-led sanctions: Iran oil min. Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2013 -- Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi says the Islamic Republic has overcome the problems caused by US-engineered sanctions by relying on domestic capabilities.
• Leader not optimistic about talks with US Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2013 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed skepticism about talks with the United States.
• German Chancellor Merkel under pressure over US spying Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2013 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has come under renewed political pressure after not offering any new details on the extent of US surveillance activities.
• Ex-MI6 chief threatens to expose secrets of Iraq war Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2013 -- Former head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove has threatened to expose secrets of Iraq war if he faces censure from the Chilcot inquiry into British involvement in the Iraq war.
• NSA Revelations Could Provide Ideal Cover For Authoritarian Governments RFE/RL 21 Jul 2013 -- Recent revelations about the National Security Agency's (NSA) Internet surveillance program have caused waves in the United States, raised concern among Washington's allies, and sent the Obama administration scrambling for explanations.
• Jordan court rejects bail for Abu Qatada Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2013 -- A military court in Jordan has rejected a bail application by Cleric Abu Qatada who faces multiple terror charges, his lawyer says.