Global News Alert - March 18, 2010
Afghanistan
Washington Times - Taliban Retaliates to Counter U.S. in Afghanistan by Heidi Vogt ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington Times - McChrystal: Goal Is to Capture bin Laden Alive by Anne Flaherty ASSOCIATED PRESS
RFE/RL - Creditor Countries Cancel Afghanistan's Debt by Andrew F. Tully
Reuters - U.S. Troops Leave Border to Afghan Boss Accused of Graft
Department of Defense - NATO Seeks More Trainers for Afghan Forces by Judith Snyderman
Associated Press - US Operations 'Already Started' in Kandahar by Nasrat Shoib
Pakistan
The Christian Science Monitor - CIA Director Says Al Qaeda on the Run as a Leader Killed in US Drone Strike by Kristen Chick
Reuters - Americans Have Direct Access to Taliban No. 2
Iraq
Al Jazeera - Iraq PM Back in Lead in Vote Count
LA Times - Iraq's Election Adds to Sectarian Divide by Ned Parker
World
Israel
Al Jazeera - Gaza Rocket Kills Worker in Israel
Iran
CNN - Negotiations Under Way with Iran Over Iranian-American's Release
Times Online - Tehran Accused of Arming Taleban with Weapons and Explosives"
Russia
Washington Post - Clinton's Agenda for Russia Trip Reflects Improving but Fragile relationship
Chile
Department of Defense - U.S. Military Support Continues in Chile by Christen N. McCluney
Indonesia
Voice of America - Indonesia Islamic Leaders Urge President Obama to Address Mideast Policy by Brian Padden
Sudan
Associated Press - Sudan and Darfur Rebel Group Sign Cease-Fire