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Russia threatens to wreck the reset

By Josh Rogin, the Cable

From Josh Rogin, the Cable:  Russia has threatened the Obama administration that it will end cooperation on Iran and prevent the transfer of material to Afghanistan if Congress passes a law criticizing Russian human rights practices. The White House argues that the U.S.-Russian "reset" of relations has had three positive results: the New START nuclear […]

Italy votes to cut troops in Lebanon, Libya

By the AP

From the AP:  The Italian Senate has voted to keep funding for troops in Afghanistan but to reduce its participation in the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon and in NATO’s Libyan operations.

Gen. Dempsey: Deep defense cuts will harm national security

By Charles Hoskinson, POLITICO

From Charles Hoskinson, POLITICO:  Gen. Martin Dempsey on Tuesday became the latest member of President Barack Obama’s new national security team to warn that deep defense spending cuts under consideration to help reduce the federal debt could leave the military unable to perform essential tasks.

Was Russia behind attack on U.S. Embassy?

By Eli Lake, the Washington Times

From Eli Lake, the Washington Times:  U.S. intelligence agencies concluded in a classified report late last year that Russia’s military intelligence was responsible for a bomb blast that occurred at an exterior wall of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, in September.

Canada joins allies willing to compromise on Gaddafi’s future

By Paul Koring and Campbell Clark, the Globe and Mail

From Paul Koring and Campbell Clark, the Globe and Mail:  Moammar Gadhafi remains defiantly in power after more than four months of bombing, and the nations carrying out most of the air strikes want to end the war, even if it means allowing the dictator to step down but remain in Libya.

NATO flexible on Gaddafi’s future

By Joby Warrick and William Booth, the Washington Post

Update: NATO activities in Libya on July 26

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