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Global News Alert - September 20, 2010
Sep 20, 2010 - Anonymous
Afghanistan
Associated Press- British troops leave volatile Afghan district by Deb Reichmann
The Washington Post- Bodies of three kidnapped election workers are found in Afghanistan by Ernesto Londono
The New York Times- Afghanistan’s Parliamentary Elections – Candidates Everywhere by Sangar Rahimi
Reuters- Blast kills at least six children in North Afghanistan
Los Angeles Times-Amid low turnout and some violence, officials portray Afghan election as success by Laura King
The New York Times- Iraqi Political Theater, Even as Democracy Struggles by Steven Lee Meyers
Washington Times- Powell unsure whether U.S. is winning in Afghanistan by Anne Gearan
The New York Times- In Marja, Violence and Intimidation Depress Vote by Elisabeth Bumiller
Pakistan
Agence-France Presse- US drone attack kills four militants in Pakistan by Hasbanullah Khan
CNN- Water conflict in Pakistan’s Tribal region leaves dozens dead
Los Angeles Times- Floods leave Pakistan in dire economic straits by Alex Rodriguez
The Associated Press- Indian lawmakers visit Kashmir to address unrest by Aijaz Hussain
Iraq
Associated Press- Bahrain revokes citizenship of top Shiite cleric by Brian Murphy
Foreign Policy Journal- Who Will Face the Music for Iraq’s Future? by Georgiy Voloshin
The Washington Post- Bombs kill 37, injure more than 100 in Iraq by Janine Zacharia
Bloomberg- Iraq, Kuwait to Start Joint Investments at Oil Fields Along Common Border by Nayla Razzouk
Iran
Agence-France Presse- Iran 'denies seizing US troops at Pakistan border'
Boston Globe- Iran’s leader proposes prisoner swap with US by John Pomfret
FOX- Iran feels pain of sanctions-U.S. Treasury's Levey
Associated Press- Clinton urges 'responsible' leaders to take control in Iran by Andrew Gully
World
The New York Times- Tajikistan Says Militants Behind Attack on Troops by Michael Shwirtz
Los Angeles Times- Hillary Clinton faces huge challenge in Mideast talks