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ISW Global News Roundup - June 14, 2010
Jun 14, 2010 - Anonymous
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Afghanistan
The New York Times- U.S. Identifies Vast Riches of Minerals in Afghanistan by James Risen
Department of Defense- Gates: More Trainers Would Speed Afghanistan Transition byJohn D. Banusiewicz
Associated Press- Report: US finds mineral riches in Afghanistan
Associated Press- Michelle Obama speaks to Camp Pendleton troops by Julie Watson
Reuters- Afghan president visits Taliban spiritual home
The New York Times- U.S. Intelligence Puts New Focus on Afghan Graft by Thom Shanker
Radio Free Europe- Karzai Seeks Support In Kandahar
The Telegraph- Afghanistan war: the conflict by numbers by Andrew Hough
BBC- David Cameron pledges more funds for Afghan IED threat
Pakistan
Los Angeles Times- Pakistan's spy agency is said to collaborate with the Taliban by Alex Rodriguez
Agence-France Presse- Iran, Pakistan sign gas export deal
Associated Press- Fighter jets kill 10 militants in NW Pakistan
Voice of America- Pakistan Reports Several US Drone Strikes in North Waziristan
Iraq
The New York Times-
Reuters- Iraq's new parliament convenes
The Washington Post- Armed men carry out coordinated bombings outside Iraq's Central Bank by Jinan Hussein
Associated Press- Iraq election rivals meet in political ice breaker by Lara Jakes
Los Angeles Times- Car bomb kills 2 U.S. soldiers in Iraq by Liz Sly
CNN- At least 18 killed in Iraq blasts amid political uncertainty by Mohammed Tawfeeq
Iran
The Wall Street Journal- On Vote Anniversary, Iran Is Quiet Amid Heavy Security by Chip Cummins
The New York Times- Clashes and Protests Reported in Iran by Will Yong
Associated Press- Iran's Revolutionary Guard dismisses UN sanctions
Agence-France Presse- Iran hardliners surround opposition leader in holy city
Israel
BBC- Israel hopes inquiry will turn spotlight on activists by Paul Reynolds
Los Angeles Times- Israel announces creation of Gaza flotilla inquiry committee by Edmund Sanders
Agence-France Presse- Israel ready to ease entry of goods into Gaza