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Global News Alert - October 7, 2010
Oct 7, 2010 - Anonymous
Afghanistan
USA Today- Experts: Afghan peace talks not likely advancing by Richard Wolf
Washington Post- Despite rising doubts at home, troops in one corner of Afghanistan see signs of progress by Karin Brulliard
CNN- In Afghanistan, troops kill Taliban militants
Voice of America- Business as Usual for NATO Troops in Afghanistan
Boston Globe- Inside Obama’s policymaking on Afghanistan by Claude Marx
CNN- 9 years in Afghanistan: Experts see worldwide war with no end in sight by Pam Benson
Pakistan
TIME- Pakistan: Border Crossing Not Reopened by Mohammad Sajjad
Associated Press- German militants training in Pakistani border area by David Rising
Foreign Policy- Silent Partner by Cameron Abadi
Bloomberg- Afghan Talks Focus on Taliban Joining Peace Process, WSJ Says by Paul Tighe
Wall Street Journal- Pakistan: No Justification For US Drone Attacks
Iraq
Washington Post- U.S. officials urge American firms to invest in Iraq by Leila Fadel
Agence-France Presse- Iraq PM, US diplomat meet over government formation
Wall Street Journal- U.S. Resists Role for Iraq Cleric by Sam Dagher
TIME- Return to Baghdad: Why the Tribes Feared U.S. Soldiers by Bobby Ghosh
Iran
CNN- Afghans find tons of explosive devices transferred from Iran
BBC- Iran president thanks Pope for condemning Koran threat
Foreign Policy- The road to Tehran runs through Ankara by Geneive Abdo
Middle East Online- Moussavi's One Step Forward, Two Steps Backward
World
The New York Times- Stronger Hezbollah Emboldened for Fights Ahead by Thanassis Cambanis
Reuters- Palestinian sees no serious talks with Netanyahu by Mohammed Assadi
The New York Times- Ex-Diplomat Who Advised Kurds Gets Millions in Oil Deal by James Glanz