ISW Global News Roundup - May 21, 2010

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Afghanistan

The New York Times- Wreckage Is Spotted in the Crash of a Plane

Associated Press- US rifles not suited to warfare in Afghan hills by Sloboden Lekic

Department of Defense- Forces in Afghanistan Capture Taliban Commanders

BBC- Suicide attack hits Afghan police in Paktika

The Washington Post- U.S. military to investigate the deaths of three civilians

The Seattle Times- Taliban flexing muscles in Afghanistan by Laura King

ABC News- Taliban in Secret Talks at Mystery Location by Karen Russo

National Public Radio- Kandahar Corruption Poses Challenge For U.S. by Tom Bowman

Pakistan

Reuters- Suspected Taliban blow up "U.S. spies" in Pakistan by Haji Mujtaba

Agence-France Presse-

Pakistan shelling kills 19 militants: officials

CNN- Ex-president Musharraf vows return to Pakistan politics

The New York Times- U.S. Outlines Moves After Bomb Suspect’s Arrest by William Rashbaum

Agence-France Presse- N.Waziristan offensive up to Pakistan: NATO official

Iraq

Reuters- Turkish planes bomb targets in Northern Iraq: Turkish media

Department of Defense- Iraqis Arrest 11 in Recent Operations

BusinessWeek- Iraq’s Stability, Oil Growth Hinge on Allawi Deal, Envoy Says

CNN- Al Qaeda commander: How I planned Iraq attacks by Jomana Karadsheh

Associated Press- Al-Qaida No.2 eulogizes leaders of Iraqi offshoot

Virginia Pilot- Gen. Petraeus details time in Iraq during Q&A in Va. Beach by Corinne Reilly

Iran

Reuters- Iran sanctions won't stop missiles: Russian senator

Reuters- Iran "could cancel uranium deal over sanctions"

BusinessWeek- Pentagon Plan to Beef Up Afghan Base Near Iran May Rile Regime by Tony Capaccio

Israel

Associated Press- Jews in Arab east Jerusalem defy Obama peace push by Tia Goldenberg

Voice of America- US Mideast Envoy Makes New Push for Israel-Palestinian Agreement by Luis Ramirez

Agence-France Presse- Israel launches overnight air raids on Gaza

Agence-France Presse- Hezbollah mobilises militants for Israel drill