ISW Global News Roundup - May 3, 2010

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Afghanistan

BBC- Afghanistan suicide bomber targets NATO base in Khost

Los Angeles Times- Afghanistan Reports Surge in Civilian Deaths by Laura King

Associated Press- US Army captain becomes 'king' in Afghanistan by Sebastian Abbot

Associated Press- Petraeus: Tough times ahead for south Afghanistan by Deb Reichmann

The New York Times- NATO Investigates 3 Afghan Civilian Deaths by Richard Oppel

 

Pakistan

The Guardian- Pakistani Taliban Chief resurfaces on video

Agnce-France Presse- Pakistan jets kill 13 militants: military

The Washington PostIn Pakistan, ex-spy Khalid Khawaja's killing is surrounded by mystery by Karin Brulliard

Associated Press- 3 civilians, 3 militants killed in Pakistan blast by Sherin Zada

CBS News- Pakistan Denies Taliban Claim in Times Square Bomb Attempt

 

Iraq

The Washington Post- Iraq starts vote recount, may take almost 2 weeks by Aseel Kami

The New York Times- Bombs Hit School Buses in North Iraq by Sam Dagher

The New York Times- Election Victories Help Kurds in Iraq Push for More Sovereignty by Sam Dagher

 

Iran 

Reuters- Iran ex-minister severely injured in knife attack

 

Israel

BBC- Details of Gaza blockade revealed in court case by Tim Franks

Associated Press- Israel PM briefs Egyptian leader on peace plans

Agence-France Presse- Iran warns Israel against attacking Syria

 

Other News

India

ReutersIndian court convicts Mumbai attack gunman by Rina Chandran

North Korea 

Reuters- North Korea's Kim seeks lifeline in China by Royston Chan

 

 

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