ISW Global News Roundup - April 27, 2010
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Afghanistan
The Washington Post- U.N. shuts mission in Afghanistan's Kandahar by Ismail Sameem
The New York Times- We Have Met the Enemy and He Is PowerPoint by Elisabeth Bumiller
Los Angeles Times- Key Afghan military operations moves slowly as Washington's political clock ticks by Anne Flaherty
Voice of America- Taliban Commander, Advisers Killed in NATO Air Strike in Afghanistan
The Washington Post- Afghanistan says 4-5 years to take over security
The Washington Post- CIA rolls out plan to beef up spy techniques by Lolita Baldor
Pakistan
Christian Science Monitor- India, Pakistan leaders may meet on sidelines of SAARC summit by Kristen Chick
The Washington Post- Officials: 13 militant suspects killed in Pakistan by Hussain Afzal
BBC- India arrests diplomat for 'spying for Pakistan'
Iraq
The New York Times- Election Ruling in Iraq Favors Prime Minister by Steven Myers
The Washington Post- U.S. ambassador says Iraq must act faster in establishing a new government by Ernesto Londono
Christian Science Monitor- US expresses first concerns over Iraq election results by Jane Arraf
The Guardian- Iraq election chaos as 52 candidates are disqualified by Ian Black
BBC- Iraq poll uncertainty threatens civilians, says Amnesty
BusinessWeek- Iraq oil exports via Turkey resume after sabotage
Iran
BusinessWeek-Iran Reactor-Fuel Swap Floated by Brazil, Tied to Cooperation by Ali Sheikholeslami
TIME- Is Iran Running Out of Uranium by Vivienne Walt
Voice of America- Zimbabwe Trade Minister DIsmisses Report of Uranium-Supply Pact with Iran by Sandra Nyaira
Israel
Los Angeles Times- Palestinian PM rewrites rules of conflict with Israel, introduces new style of politics by Karen Laub
The New York Times- Israel: Abbas Signals Readiness for Indirect Peace Talks
Associated Press- Israel halts east Jerusalem building by Amy Tiebal
Voice of America- Israeli Official: Iranian Nuclear Expert Requests Asylum in Israel
Other News
Russia
Reuters- Risk of mass civilian deaths in Russian jumps by Olesya Dmitracova
Thailand
Reuters- Thai government vows actions as red shirts block trains by Ambika Ahusha