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 Post- In 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
Reuters- Indian court convicts Mumbai attack gunman by Rina Chandran
North Korea
Reuters- North Korea's Kim seeks lifeline in China by Royston Chan