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ISW Global News Roundup - June 16, 2010
Jun 16, 2010 - Anonymous
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Afghanistan
Los Angeles Times- Debate grows over Afghanistan withdrawal plan by Julian Barnes
The Wall Street Journal- The West is Tiptoeing to the Exit in Afghanistan by Iain Martin
Department of Defense- Mineral Resources Could Give Afghans New Hope
Agence-France Presse- Two NATO soldiers killed in northern Afghanistan
The New York Times- Militant Group Expands Attacks in Afghanistan by Alissa Rubin
Voice of America- 10 Police Officers, 5 NATO Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
The Washington Post- The power of education is the real gold in Afghanistan by Kathleen Parker
The New York Times- Afghanistan’s Civic War by James Traub
The Washington Post- Taliban suspected in car-bomb death of Afghan district leader, two others by Ernesto Londono
Pakistan
The Guardian- Why Pakistan must change its priorities by Malou Innocent
Voice of America- Report Alleging Pakistani Spy Agency's Afghan Taliban Ties Reignites Debate by Sean Maroney
Reuters- U.S. seeks details on China-Pakistan nuclear deal
Agence-France Presse- New Pakistan action kills six in Bajaur: officials
Iraq
The Guardian- Why Iran will continue to shell Iraq by Ranj Alaaldin
Department of Defense- Iraqis Arrest Terror Group Associates
Associated Press- Iraqi officials say bombs kill 1, wound 8 people by Sinan Salaheddin
Radio Free Europe- How Long Will It Take To Form An Iraqi Government? by Charles Recknagel
The Wall Street Journal- Kurds Seek Guarantees From Iraqi Lawmakers by Spencer Swartz
Iran
Voice of America- Ahmadinejad: Iran Willing to Talk if Conditions Are Met
Associated Press- Iran president wants to punish West over sanctions by Ali Akbar Dareini
Agence-France Presse- Iran to build 'powerful' new nuclear reactor by Farhad Pouladi
The New York Times- Iran Opposition Leader Urges Prosecution in Vote Fraud and Abuses by Will Yong
Israel
BBC- Israeli cabinet considers easing Gaza blockade