Global News Alert - August 19, 2010

Afghanistan

The New York Times- In Afghanistan, More Attacks on Officials and a Protest Over a Deadly NATO Raid by Alissa Rubin

Christian Science Monitor- Russia's Medvedev talks terrorism, drug trade with Afghanistan, Pakistan leaders by Tom Peter

Agence-France Presse- Afghanistan, African countries top index for food insecurity

CBS News- Critical Time for U.S. and Afghanistan by Katie Couric

Associated Press- Taliban attack road crew in south Afghanistan by Amir Shah

Pakistan

The New York Times- U.S. Strategy in Pakistan Is Upended by Floods by Mark Landler

Associated Press- After slow start, aid finally flowing to Pakistan by Jill Lawless

The New York Times- Deadly Protests in Kashmir Test India’s Inclusive Ideals by Lydia Polgreen

Telegraph- Pakistan militants seeking to exploit flood chaos by Rob Crilly

Iraq

Reuters- Will Obama keep U.S. troops in Iraq beyond 2011? by Ross Colvin

CNN- New U.S. ambassador to Iraq presents diplomatic credentials

The Washington Times- U.S. withdrawal not end to mission in Iraq by Eli Lake

FOX- U.S. to Double Civilian Force in Iraq After Withdrawal

Iran

Associated Press- Iran condemns possible US military action by Edith Lederer

Associated Press- CIA forms new center to combat nukes, WMDs by Kimberly Dozier

Voice of America- Iran's Supreme Leader: No Negotiations With US

The Atlantic-  The Strength of Obama's Long Game With Iran

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