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Global News Alert - October 1, 2010
Oct 1, 2010 - Anonymous
Afghanistan
The New York Times- U.N. Reports Mixed Results on Afghan Poppy Crops by Alissa Rubin
CNN- 15 insurgents killed in Afghanistan clash
Washington Post- US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,207
Associated Press- AP names Quinn Afghanistan-Pakistan news director
Agence-France Presse- More votes in Afghan election cancelled by Sardar Ahmad
The New York Times- The Afghan Election, as Seen by Karzai’s Brother by Karzai's Brother
Pakistan
Reuters- Pakistan farmers' livelihoods buried under flood mud by Michael Georgy
BBC- Nato tankers torched in Pakistan
Agence-France Presse- Bin Laden concerned by climate, Pakistan floods: tape
BBC- Pervez Musharraf to launch new Pakistan political party
NPR- Bin Laden Told Partners To Plan Mumbai-Like Attacks by Dina Temple-Raston
Iraq
Associated Press- Iraq set to announce new oil reserves
Washington Post- Suicides of four soldiers in a week stun Fort Hood by Ane Gerhart
Washington Post- Still struggling to form government, Iraq breaks a world record by Leila Fadel
Voice of America- US General: Iraqi Political Vacuum Fuels Violence
Iran
Washington Post- Major oil companies in Europe pledge to end Iran investments by Jon Pomfret
NPR- Stuxnet Computer Worm Has Vast Repercussions by Tom Gjelten
Agence-France Presse- Syria's Assad to visit Iran this weekend: SANA
Voice of America- Allawi Tells Iran to Stay Out of Iraqi Politics
World
Associated Press- Interpol head warns of Somali threat by Paisley Dodds
DoD- Forces Must Ready for Future Conflict, Mullen Says by Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
The New York Times- U.S. Presses Israelis on Renewal of Freeze by Ethan Bronner