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ISW News Roundup - May 1, 2009
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Iraq
Washington Post - U.S. Military Says 3 American Troops Killed in Iraq, by Ernesto Londono
CNN - April deadliest month this year for U.S. troops in Iraq
Reuters - U.S. says troops will not face trial over Iraq raid
RFE/RL - Iraq's Sadr In Turkey For Talks With Erdogan
Associated Press - US military says 3 American troops killed in Iraq, by Kim Gamel
New York Times - 3 U.S. Troops Are Killed in Iraq Clash, by Steven Lee Myers
Washington Post - Britain Closes Chapter in Iraq, by Kevin Sullivan
Times Online UK - Mixed emotions from British troops as combat mission in Iraq ends, by James Hider
Christian Science Monitor - As it leaves Iraq, Britain looks warily to Afghanistan, by Tom A. Peter
BBC - Iraq's quiet healthcare crisis, by Natalia Antelava
Reuters - Iraq sets out a pitch for major foreign investment, by Luke Baker
RFE/RL - Iraqi Government Offers English Courses To Improve Job Chances
Afghanistan
New York Times - A Young Marine's Dream Job, by C.J. Chivers
Associated Press - US: 15 militants killed in Afghan clash
Department of Defense - Afghan,Coalition Forces Kill Four, Detain Two
Washington Post - In Remote Afghan Province, Mullen Finds Daunting Need, by Greg Jaffe
BBC - Afghan diary II: Call of Duty
Times Online UK - British play waiting game in Helmand before arrival of US troops, by Michael Evans
New York Times - Afghan Linked to Taliban Sentenced to Life in Drug Trafficking Case, by Benjamin Weiser
Pakistan
Reuters - U.S. wants to boost training of Pakistani forces, by Ross Colvin
New York Times - Now, U.S. Sees Pakistan as a Cause Distinct From Afghanistan, by Mark Landler and Elisabeth Bumiller
Washington Post - Pakistan Presses Fight Against Taliban, by Munir Ahmad
Wall Street Journal - U.S. Sees Promising Shift in Pakistan's Fight With Taliban, by Yochi J. Dreazen
Long War Journal - Pakistan, Taliban battle for control of Buner, by Bill Roggio
Associated Press - Army: 55 militants killed in Pakistan fighting, by Asif Shahzad
Reuters - Taliban battle Pakistan forces in valley, 60 killed, by Javed Khan
BBC - In pictures: Plight of Dir displaced
Reuters - Pakistan opens talks with cleric to calm Swat
BBC - Talks held on Pakistan peace deal
Times Online UK - Town held hostage in Taleban's last stand against Pakistani Army, by Zahid Hussain
Reuters - Pakistan army pushes Taliban back, by Zeeshan Haider
Reuters - U.S. says terrorist violence soared in Pakistan
Region
Israel
Associated Press - UN asks Israel to freeze Arab home demolitions, by Karin Laub
New York Times - U.N. Seeks End to Razing of Homes in East Jerusalem, by Isabel Kershner
Reuters - Gaza still waiting for pledged aid: U.N. official
Reuters - First Israeli strike in 2 months hits Gaza tunnels
Iran
RFE/RL - Iran Executes Woman Convicted of Crime As A Minor
RFE/RL - U.S. Says Iran 'Most Active' Terrorism Sponsor
Russia/NATO
Wall Street Journal - Russia in U.S., NATO Tangles, by Alan Cullison
Al Qaeda
New York Times - Plea Deal Reached With Agent for Al Qaeda, by John Schwartz