Global News Alert - March 19, 2010

March 18, Global News Alert

Afghanistan

LA Times - Marjah Wrested from the Taliban, but Residents say Militants Remain Potent Force by Kathy Gannon

USA Today - IED Attacks in Afghanistan More Lethal by Tom Vanden Brook

Associated Press - Report Alleges Afghan Contractor Shot Indiana Marine by Rick Callahan

The Washington Post - As Taliban Makes Comeback in Kunduz Province, War Spreads to Northern Afghanistan by Keith B. Richburg

The Christian Science Monitor - Afghanistan War: Lessons from the Soviet War by Edward Girardet

TIME - Karzai's Brother Complicates Kandahar Plans

Pakistan

Yahoo News - Pakistan Seeks Civilian Nuclear Aid, but U.S. Unlikely to Deliver by Saeed Shah

Al Jazeera - UN Team Caught in Pakistan Protest

Iraq

CBS News - Iraq Election Chaos Marks War Anniversary"

Associated Press - Roadside Bomb, Gunmen Kill 4 in Baghdad by Sameer N. Yacoub

Gulf News - Allawi Bloc's Rise Surprises Iraqis by Duraid Al Baik

Reuters - Militants Declare Campaign vs. Iraqi Political Parties

Department of Defense - Soldier with Ties to Metro Detroit Dies in Iraq

Khaleej Times - Maliki Holds Narrow Lead in Latest Iraq Vote Count

The Denver Post - 4-Star General to Testify in Iraq War Case

The Washington Post - Rice Regrets How US Prioritized Rebuilding in Iraq

Department of Defense - Iraqis Arrest Terrorism Suspects

US Air Forces Central - U. S. Air Force Turns Over Aircraft Hangar to Iraqi Air Force by Senior Airman Mindy Bloem

World

Israel
Al Jazeera - Israel Hits Gaza after Rocket Death

Iran
Associated Press - Iran Jails Former Vice President, Reform Activist by Nasser Karimi

The New York Times - Iran’s Opposition Seeks More Help in Cyberwar With Government by Nazila Fathi

Russia
Reuters - Quartet Hopes Package Will Unlock Middle East talks

India
BBC - Guilty US Mumbai Plotter Sought by India

 

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