ISW Global News Roundup - June 14, 2010

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Afghanistan

The New York Times- U.S. Identifies Vast Riches of Minerals in Afghanistan by James Risen

Department of Defense- Gates: More Trainers Would Speed Afghanistan Transition byJohn D. Banusiewicz

Associated Press- Report: US finds mineral riches in Afghanistan

Associated Press- Michelle Obama speaks to Camp Pendleton troops by Julie Watson

Reuters- Afghan president visits Taliban spiritual home

The New York Times- U.S. Intelligence Puts New Focus on Afghan Graft by Thom Shanker

Radio Free Europe- Karzai Seeks Support In Kandahar

The Telegraph- Afghanistan war: the conflict by numbers by Andrew Hough

BBC- David Cameron pledges more funds for Afghan IED threat

 

Pakistan

Los Angeles Times- Pakistan's spy agency is said to collaborate with the Taliban by Alex Rodriguez

Agence-France Presse- Iran, Pakistan sign gas export deal

Associated Press- Fighter jets kill 10 militants in NW Pakistan

Voice of America- Pakistan Reports Several US Drone Strikes in North Waziristan

 

Iraq

The New York Times- Iraq Parliament Opens, Then Recesses by Anthony Shadid

Reuters- Iraq's new parliament convenes

The Washington Post- Armed men carry out coordinated bombings outside Iraq's Central Bank by Jinan Hussein

Associated Press- Iraq election rivals meet in political ice breaker by Lara Jakes

Los Angeles Times- Car bomb kills 2 U.S. soldiers in Iraq by Liz Sly

CNN- At least 18 killed in Iraq blasts amid political uncertainty by Mohammed Tawfeeq

 

Iran

The Wall Street Journal- On Vote Anniversary, Iran Is Quiet Amid Heavy Security by Chip Cummins

The New York Times- Clashes and Protests Reported in Iran by Will Yong

Associated Press- Iran's Revolutionary Guard dismisses UN sanctions

Agence-France Presse- Iran hardliners surround opposition leader in holy city

 

Israel

BBC- Israel hopes inquiry will turn spotlight on activists by Paul Reynolds

Los Angeles Times- Israel announces creation of Gaza flotilla inquiry committee by Edmund Sanders

Agence-France Presse- Israel ready to ease entry of goods into Gaza

 

 

 

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