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• OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 29 Jul 2013 [PDF]
• Several Killed In Bombings In Afghanistan's Restive South RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- Afghan authorities say 14 people have died in two separate bombings in southern Afghanistan.
• 65 killed in US overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- At least 65 have been killed in overnight airstrikes carried out by US forces in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Paktia.
• ALP secure new areas in eastern Afghanistan Army News 29 Jul 2013 -- The Afghan Local Police set up a new checkpoint in the Muhammad Aghah district of Logar province, eastern Afghanistan, in order to deter enemy activity in the area.
• Soldier to receive Medal of Honor for COP Keating Army News 29 Jul 2013 -- President Barack Obama announced July 26 that Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter will receive the Medal of Honor next month for his "conspicuous gallantry" in Afghanistan.
• Pakistan to restore US strategic dialogue during Kerry visit IRNA 29 Jul 2013 -- Pakistan will strive to restore strategic dialogue with the United States during the forthcoming visit of Secretary of State John Kerry.
• Pakistan slams US killer drone strike PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- Pakistan has condemned the latest US assassination drone strike in North Waziristan, which led to the death of several people.
• Pakistani court grills two top pro-Taliban militant commanders PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- Two pro-Taliban militant commanders have appeared in court for their role in a recent violent deadly bomb attack that targeted a convoy of senior judicial officials.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Readout of Deputy Secretary Carter's Meeting with Japanese Parliamentary Senior Vice Minister Eto DoD 29 Jul 2013
• Expeditionary wing transitions to commercial jet fuel AFNS 29 Jul 2013 -- The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing has joined the list of Air Force units making the switch from military-specification fuel to commercial fuel.
• U.S. Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy Conclude 19th CARAT Singapore NNS 29 Jul 2013 -- The 19th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Singapore exercise concluded with a closing ceremony at Changi Naval Base, July 26.
• George Washington Completes TS13, Arrives in Brisbane NNS 29 Jul 2013 -- The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing 5, arrived to Brisbane, Australia, July 29, for its first port visit of its 2013 patrol.
• USS Denver Arrives in Brisbane, Australia NNS 29 Jul 2013 -- Amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver, along with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Brisbane, Australia for a scheduled port visit.
• Texas Guardsmen train with Australian army for Talisman Saber Army News 29 Jul 2013 -- Texas' 36th Infantry Division deployed approximately 150 soldiers to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington state, July 14-29.
• Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Enters 6th Fleet NNS 29 Jul 2013 -- Ships and embarked squadrons from Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group entered U.S. 6th Fleet's area of responsibility, July 26 and 29th.
• Breedlove: Detachment in Poland Reflects Commitment to Europe AFPS 29 Jul 2013 -- The ongoing air training detachment mission in Poland stands as just one example of the fact that the United States remains committed to building strategic partnerships in Europe.
• USS Ford Completes Final Underway NNS 29 Jul 2013 -- The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Ford completed her last operational underway July 26, returning to her homeport at Naval Station Everett.
• Airmen jump with Bulgarians during two-week flying training AFNS 29 Jul 2013 -- More than 600 Airmen from the 86th Airlift and 435th Air Ground Operations wings and members of the Bulgarian armed forces participated in a two-week flying training deployment.
• Verdict Imminent In Manning Court-Martial RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- A military judge says she expects to announce a verdict in the court-martial of Army Private Bradley Manning on July 30.
• Military judge: Bradley Manning verdict to come on Tuesday PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- The military judge presiding over Private Bradley Manning’s court-martial says she will announce a verdict Tuesday.
• Admiral Returns Flag to Japan NNS 29 Jul 2013 -- In a gesture of friendship and goodwill, Rear Adm. James F. Caldwell, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, returned a Japanese good luck flag belonging to a World War II Imperial Japanese soldier, July 26.
• Putin Warns of Warship Building Delays RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2013 -- Delivery of some new ships to the Russian Navy due after 2015 under the current procurement program, could be delayed until 2025.
• State Defense Orders 85% Fulfilled This Year – Putin RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2013 -- Contracts have been placed with industry for more than 85 percent of the state defense procurement plan so far this year.
• Chinese soldiers leave for anti-terror drills in Russia People's Daily 29 Jul 2013 -- China began to send military personnel and armaments to Russia, where they will join 20-day joint anti-terrorism drills held by both parties.
• Russia to Hand Over ‘Black Hole’ Sub to Vietnam in November RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2013 -- The first of six Russian submarines, dubbed by the US Navy as “black holes in the ocean” because they are nearly undetectable when submerged, will be delivered to Vietnam in November.
• Russian Gov’t OKs Military Collaboration Deal With Spain RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2013 -- The Russian government has approved a defense collaboration agreement with Spain.
• Israeli regime equips warships with Barak 8 missiles PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- The Israeli military has begun equipping its main warships with Barak 8 - a medium-range surface-to-air missile.
• New Taiwan defense minister to strive for reform CNA 29 Jul 2013 -- The newly appointed Defense Minister Andrew Yang said he will review military administrative, professional certification and supervisory systems.
• 23,000 Taiwan military personnel punished in 2012 CNA 29 Jul 2013 -- A total of 23,000 military personnel in Taiwan were punished in 2012 due to violations including drunk driving and drug offenses.
• Gunmen kill Mexico’s Vice Admiral Ramonet in Michoacan PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- Mexico’s vice admiral has been killed in a road attack in the western state of Michoacan.
• Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest, 7/29/2013 The White House 29 Jul 2013
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, July 29, 2013 US Dept. of State 29 Jul 2013

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for July 29, 2013

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 29 July 2013 United Nations 29 Jul 2013
• Syria: UN appeals to Members to end carnage UN News Centre 29 Jul 2013 -- Head of a UN-appointed human rights probe implored Member States to act decisively.
• UN's Pinheiro: Syria in ‘Free Fall’ VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- The chairman of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria said that the war-torn country is in a “free fall.”
• Moscow Urges End to ‘International Terrorist’ Bloodshed in Syria RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2013 -- Moscow is calling on all responsible sides in Syria to put an end to the bloodshed.
• Syrian Government Claims Capture Of Key Rebel Stronghold RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- Syrian state media are reporting troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have captured a rebel stronghold in the strategically important city of Homs.
• Mali First Round Presidential Elections US Dept. of State 29 Jul 2013
• Mali: UN mission welcomes peaceful elections, stresses need to respect results UN News Centre 29 Jul 2013 -- The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Mali has commended the West African country for the peaceful conduct of the first round of its presidential elections.
• Mali Awaits Presidential Election Results VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- Malians are waiting on the government to announce provisional results from Sunday's presidential poll, as authorities salute what they say could mark a historic high voter turnout in the country.
• Rights abuses on both sides in DRC conflict IRIN 29 Jul 2013 -- Fighting continues in North Kivu Province between the Democratic Republic of Congo’s army and the rebel group M23.
• UN chief, Security Council strongly condemn attack on Turkish staff building in Somalia UN News Centre 29 Jul 2013 -- Secretary-General Ban and the members of the Security Council have condemned the suicide attack on an office housing Turkish embassy staff in Mogadishu.
• UN chief urges leaders to pull Iraq 'back from the brink' UN News Centre 29 Jul 2013 -- Secretary-General Ban voiced alarm at the deterioration of the security situation in Iraq.
• Car bombings kill more across Iraq - dozens killed, over 200 injured PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- Dozens of people have been killed and over 200 others wounded in a series of bomb attacks across Iraq.
• Sinai shooting – Egyptian soldier killed PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- Gunmen have attacked Egyptian security checkpoints on the Mediterranean coast of northern Sinai, killing one soldier and wounding a dozen others.
• Secretary Kerry Remarks With Ambassador Martin Indyk US Dept. of State 29 Jul 2013
• Statement by the President on the Resumption of Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations The White House 29 Jul 2013
• Kerry Names Mideast Peace Envoy As Israeli-Palestinian Talks To Resume RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has named former ambassador to Israel, Martin Indyk, as the chief U.S. negotiator in a new round of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
• Mideast Peace Talks to Resume in Washington VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- Direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians are set to resume late Monday in Washington after a long stalemate.
• Israeli-Palestinian Talks to Resume After 3-Year Break RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2013 -- Direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians will resume in Washington on Monday, after a pause of almost three years, the US Department of State said in a statement.
• EU Plans Labeling of Israeli Products Made in Occupied Territories VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- The European Union is pushing ahead with plans to force Israeli companies operating in the West Bank and East Jerusalem to label the origin of their products.
• Letter - Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with respect to Lebanon The White House 29 Jul 2013
• Notice - Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with respect to Lebanon The White House 29 Jul 2013
• Pakistan troops target civilian areas, one injured IRNA 29 Jul 2013 -- One person was injured when Pakistani troops opened fire on civilian population in Kathua district of Jammu region along Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Japan Rejects Russian Proposal on Disputed Islands - Agency RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2013 -- Japan has rejected Russia’s proposal to engage in joint projects in the disputed Kuril Islands.

News Reports

• 'Deep State' Feared, Welcomed in Split Egypt VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- As Egypt reels with deep and violent political divisions, big challenges are still ahead for a nation trying to live up to the promise of its 2011 revolution.
• Pro-Morsi Protesters Call for Monday Marches VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi are calling for evening marches at security administration buildings.
• Morsi Supporters March in Defiance of Army Warning RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2013 -- Thousands of supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi marched towards military facilities in the Egyptian capital Cairo despite a warning by the army.
• Morsi supporters to hold million-man march in Egypt PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- Supporters of Egypt’s ousted President Mohamed Morsi have called for a million-man march on Tuesday, despite warnings of decisive action by authorities.
• EU's Ashton In Cairo For Talks After Violent Weekend RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- European Union foreign-policy chief Catherine Ashton is set to meet with the head of Egypt's armed forces and other officials.
• Tunisian Government Convenes Emergency Session As Protests Continue RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- Tunisia's government has held an emergency meeting to discuss mounting protests calling for the cabinet's resignation.
• Tunisian Military Seals Off Square After Clashes VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- The Tunisian army has blocked off a square where rival protesters had confronted each other in Tunis, declaring it a "closed military zone" in an attempt to stem rising unrest.
• Tunisia army declares protest area 'closed military zone' PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- Tunisian army has declared an area where pro- and anti-government protests were held as “closed military zone.”
• Tunisian lawmakers join protests against killing of opposition figure PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- A group of Tunisian lawmakers have staged a sit-in in front of the parliament in protest against the recent assassination of a leading opposition figure.
• Libya Prime Minister Pledges New Government Amid Turmoil VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan is promising to re-organize his government following days of chaos in Benghazi.
• Libya prime minister to reshuffle cabinet amid political crisis PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan has announced plans to reshuffle his government in the coming days amid the country’s political crisis.
• Bahrain king backs 'anti-terror' powers to suppress protests PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- Bahrain’s monarch has ordered the quick implementation of tough measures against what Manama calls an upsurge in terrorism aimed at quelling anti-regime protests.
• US House to vote on new Iran sanctions PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- The US House of Representatives will vote on a tough Iran sanctions bill this week that seeks to put further restrictions on the Islamic Republic's oil exports.
• Iranian Official: Lack Of Hard Currency Has Halted Imports RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- An Iranian official says the country has halted imports due to the lack of hard currency.
• Iran To Take Chinese Subway Cars For Oil RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- An Iranian official says international sanctions have forced Tehran to accept subway cars from China in place of cash payments for oil.
• Iran's Supreme Leader Demands Apology For Election-Fraud Accusations RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- Iran's supreme leader has demanded apologies from those who alleged there was fraud during the 2009 presidential election.
• Media Unveils Names Of Iran's New 'Government Members' RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- Iranian media has published a list purportedly containing the names of 33 future members of President-elect Hassan Rohani's government due to be announced this week.
• Ahmadinejad Plans To Establish New University RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- What will Iran's outgoing president, Mahmud Ahmadinejad, do once he officially steps down later this week?
• Outgoing Ahmadinejad enumerates achievements during 8-year tenure PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- Outgoing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has enumerated his achievements during his eight years in office.
• Reports: Carter Making Private Trip to North Korea VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- There are numerous reports that former U.S. president Jimmy Carter will travel to North Korea on a "private" mission to free a Korean-American man detained there.
• Koreas Exchange Blame on Factory Talks Breakdown VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- North Korea is not responding to South Korea's proposal for a final round of talks to try to re-open their joint industrial zone in Kaesong.
• Explainer: All You Need To Know About Pakistan's (Indirect) Presidential Election RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- With its July 30 indirect presidential vote, Pakistan will complete the task of electing a new civilian leadership.
• S. Sudan Moving Toward Dictatorship, Former VP Says VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- South Sudan’s recently fired Vice President Riek Machar says President Salva Kiir has been taking steps toward dictatorship.
• Opponent Promises No Retaliation Against Mugabe If Elected VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai promised no retribution against the country's long-serving President Robert Mugabe if he wins Wednesday's general election.
• Fraud Cries Spike Ahead of Zimbabwe Election VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- Zimbabwe’s general public doesn't vote until Wednesday, but already there are cries of fraud.
• Zimbabwe Election Outcome Remains Uncertain VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- Zimbabweans head to the polls Wednesday in a hotly-anticipated election that analysts say could go either way.
• Analysts: New Leadership Slow to Bring Change to Ethiopia VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- It has been almost one year since Hailemariam Desalegn came to power in Ethiopia, following the death of his predecessor Meles Zenawi.
• Myanmar: UN expert welcomes latest release of prisoners, warns of ongoing arrests UN News Centre 29 Jul 2013 -- A United Nations independent expert today welcomed Myanmar’s latest release of prisoners of conscience.
• Cambodia Opposition Rejects Election Result VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- Cambodia's ruling party has won a narrow victory in national elections Sunday, after close to three decades of near complete dominance in Cambodian politics.
• Cambodian opposition rejects PM win in parliamentary elections PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- Cambodia's opposition party has rejected the victory of Prime Minister Hun Sen’s ruling party in the fifth closely fought parliamentary elections.