![]() |
![]() |
ISW Global News Roundup - April 23, 2010
April 22, 2010 News Alert April 26, 2010 News Alert
Afghanistan
The Washington Post- NATO talks transfer of responsability to Afghans by David Brunnstrom
Los Angeles Times- An Afghan lesson in supply and demand by Jeffrey Fleishman
The New York Times- Merkel Tries to Beat Back Opposition to Afghanistan by Judy Dempsey
The Washington Post- U.S. military, diplomats at odds over how to resolve Kandahar's electricity woes by Rajiv Chandrashakaran
Reuters- Two NATO troops, 5 Afghans killed in night raid by Obaid Ormur
Associated Press- COP Spera endures amid Afghan outposts rethink by Christopher Bodeen
The New York Times- Mr. Karzai Might Even Agree
The Washington Post- Once-docile Afghan parliament stands up to Karzai and becomes an ally of U.S. by Griff Witte
Pakistan
The New York Times- Target Killings Rekindle Taliban Fear In Pakistan's Swat
Associated Press- Pakistan army says militants kill 7 soldiers by Munir Ahmed
BBC- Pakistan allows US to question Taliban leader Baradar
Reuters- Govt plan for tribal role in Pakistan border at risk by Michael Georgy
Iraq
BBC- Dozens killed in bomb blasts across Iraq
CNN- Navy SEAL not guilty of charges in Iraq
Voice of America- Iraq's Paliamentary Election Votes to be Recounted in Baghdad by Deborah Block
Associated Press- Iraq investigating claims of Sunni abuse in prison by Sinan Salaheddin
Voice of America- Bomb Damages Iraqi Oil Pipeline
Iran
The New York Times- Zimbabwe's Mugabe Backs Iran's Nuclear Programme
Voice of America- Biden Expects New UN Sanctions Against Iran
Associated Press- Diplomats: Iran agrees to more IAEA overview by George Jahn
Christian Science Monitor- Iran war games begin with new 'ultra fast' speed boats by Scott Peterson
Israel
BBC- Netanyahu refuses to budge over Jerusalem construction
Associated Press- Netanyahu: Iran provoking Israel-Syria conflict
The New York Times- No Sign Scuds Moved to Lebanon - U.S. Officials
Reuters- U.S. envoy Mitchell meets Israel's Barak by Allyn Fisher-IIan