ISW Global News Roundup - June 15, 2010
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Afghanistan
Los Angeles Times- Can Afghanistan tap its $1-trillion mineral wealth? by Paul Richter
Department of Defense- Afghan, International Force Clears Haqqani Stronghold
The Washington Post- Concern on Capitol Hill about Afghanistan war grows by Karen DeYoung and Greg Jaffe
The New York Times- 2 in Custody at Florida Air Force Base by Derrick Henry
Reuters- Pakistan holds American reportedly hunting bin Laden by Gul Hameed Farooqui
Associated Press- Afghan government: 12 police, 6 civilians killed by Amir Shah
Department of Defense- New Regional Command Stands Up in Afghanistan
Reuters- Rural outreach to Afghans snags on technology and fear by Michael Georgy
The New York Times- Setbacks Cloud U.S. Plans to Get Out of Afghanistan by Peter Baker
Agence-France Presse- US enlists ex-warlord's men for Afghan police force by Claire Truscott
Pakistan
BBC- Mercy Corps leaves south Pakistan by Syed Shoaib Hasan
Voice of America- Pakistan Denies Involvement With Afghan Taliban
The Washington Post- U.S. to object to China-Pakistan nuclear reactor deal
Agence-France Presse- US commander in Pakistan with Afghan battle update
Iraq
The Washington Post- Iraq's new parliament convenes but defers on appointing leaders by Leila Fadel
Department of Defense- Iraqi Forces Kill 2 Suspects in Firefight
The New York Times- Anger With Political Class Grows Among Iraqi Public by Anthony Shadid
Agence-France Presse- Five killed in Iraq attacks
Los Angeles Times- At least 24 killed as gunmen storm Iraq's Central Bank by Liz Sly
Associated Press- US removing hazardous waste during Iraq withdrawal by Kim Gamel
Associated Press- State Dept wants combat gear for security in Iraq by Richard Lardner
Iran
BBC- Ahmadinejad says Iran nuclear fuel deal 'still alive'
Boston Globe- Iran cleric calls for ‘special weapons’ by Ali Akbar Dareini
Agence-France Presse- Iran vote fraudsters must go on trial: Mousavi
CNN- Iran sending aid ships to Gaza, Iranian agencies say
Israel
Voice of America- EU to Israel: Lift Gaza Blockade by Meredith Buel
The New York Times- Israeli Policeman Killed in West Bank Shooting