ISW Global News Roundup - June 29, 2010

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Afghanistan

TIME- The McChrystal Scandal: Will it Overshadow Afghanistan's Deadliest Month? by Megan Gibson

The New York Times- With Shift in Afghanistan, Talk Turns to Exit by Peter Baker

Los Angeles Times- U.S. strategy in Afghanistan may involve greater use of special operations forces by David Cloud

The New York Times- Quest to Neutralize Afghan Militants Is Showing Glimpses of Success, NATO Says by Thom Shanker

CNN- Lawmaker threatens to cut aid to Afghanistan over graft allegations

The New York Times- 5 Confirmed for Cabinet in Afghanistan by Abdul Waheed Wafa

The Guardian- Blackwater deal in Afghanistan questioned by Congress by Chris McGreal

CBS News- "Restrepo" Documentary Captures the Life of a Soldier in Afghanistan by Colin Daileda

The Washington Times- Mullen: Omar could be part of Afghan settlement by Shaun Waterman

Voice of America- General Petraeus hearing to put Afghanistan war, not him, in hot seat by Dan Murphy

Pakistan

Agence-France Presse- US drone strike kills six militants in Pakistan

Asia Times Online- Explosive mood in Pakistan by Syed Saleem Shahzad

Radio Free Europe- Pakistan May Transfer Captured Taliban Commander To Afghanistan

The Boston Globe- US aid fuels dangerous deal in Pakistan by Selig S. Harrison

Iraq

Associated Press- Iraq approves gas deal with Shell

CNN- Eight killed in Iraq car bombings

Reuters- UK Iraq inquiry seeks international legal feedback

Iran

Associated Press- Mullen: Iran will continue to strive for nukes by Kimberly Dozier

Los Angeles Times- Iran sets conditions for nuclear talks by Borzou Daragah

BusinessWeek-  U.S., Russia Offer Iran Talks on Fuel for Reactor, Lavrov Says by Gwen Ackerman

Radio Free Europe- Iran's Intelligence Ministry Urges Moving Away From Russia