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ISW Global News Roundup - May 18, 2010
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Afghanistan
Department of Defense- Commander DIscusses NATO Contributions in Afghanistan by Jim Garamone
CNN- At least 18 dead after Afghan suicide attack
CQ Politics- More Military Trainers Needed in Afghanistan, Commander Says
The New York Times- NATO Urged to Look Beyond Borders by Steven Erlanger
The New York Times- In Afghanistan's North, Ex- Warlord Offers Security by Carlotta Gall
Associated Press- Army helmet recall follows investigation by Anne Flaherty
The Washington Post- Speeding medical evacuations to help wounded soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan
Financial Times- Cameron must think again on Afghanistan by Philip Stevens
Pakistan
The Washington Post- CIA director, national security adviser to meet with officials in Pakistan by Karen DeYoung
The New York Times- U.S. to Press Pakistan on Bomb Plot Inquiry by Eric Schmitt
Voice of America- Pakistan Suicide Attack Kills 12
Voice of America- Pakistan Offensive Kills 30 Militants
Agence-France Presse- Pakistan's Zardari pardons key cabinet minister
Reuters- Pakistanis suffered most displacement in 2009: report by Wojciech Moskwa
Iraq
The New York Times- Iraqi Court Supports Barred Candidates by Anthony Shadid
Associated Press- Iraq forces: Al-Qaida plot on World Cup uncovered by Sameer Yaccoub
Associated Press- UK Iraq inquiry to question officials in US
Associated Press- Chinese-Turkish consortium seals Iraq oil deal by Sinan Salaheddin
Iran
Associated Press- Iran hopeful world powers will accept nuclear deal by Nasser Karimi
Wall Street Journal- Iranian Nuclear Deal Raises Fears by Jay Solomon
The New York Times- Review Cites Flaws in U.S. Antimissile Program by William Broad
Israel
Agence-France Presse- Israel weighs formal response to Iran nuclear deal by Gavin Rabinowitz
Voice of America- 3 US Mothers to Visit Children Held in Iran
Other News
Thailand
Reuters- Thai government dismisses talks to end deadly protest by Chalathip Thirasoontrakul