Global News Alert - August 13, 2010

Afghanistan
 

Associated Press- US nabs al-Qada-linked militants in Afghanistan

ABC- Why isn't Afghanistan an election issue?

The New York Times- Showcase Afghan Army Mission Turns Into Debacle by Rob Nordland

CNN- WikiLeaks preparing to release 15,000 more Afghanistan documents

Agence-France Presse- US Marine Corps must redefine mission: Gates

USA Today- Petraeus says he will give Obama 'military' advice - not political

Pakistan

The New York Times- Flooding Raises Fears of Disease in Pakistan by Kevin Drew

Christian Science Monitor- Will slow response to Pakistan flood threaten democracy? by Issam Ahmed

Radio Free Europe- U.S. Marines Arrive To Help Pakistan Flood Survivors

Agence-France Presse- US increases aid to flood-ravaged Pakistan by Hasan Mansoor

Iraq

Voice of America- US Military Prepares to Leave Iraq, But May Stay If Asked by Al Pessin

The New York Times- Ambassador Leaves Iraq With Much Still Unsettled by Anthony Shadid

Christian Science Monitor- Al Qaeda in Iraq targets Baghdad’s developing police force by Jane Arraf

NPR- Flow Of Oil From Iraq To Iran Raises Concerns by Kelly McEvers

Iran

The New York Times- Iran Shows What It Says Is Murder Confession by Robert Worth

Radio Free Europe- U.S. Magazine Says Israel Likely To Bomb Iran In Next 12 Months

Christian Science Monitor- Dissidents say Iran nuclear sanctions are helping Ahmadinejad

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