Global News Alert - August 30, 2010

Afghanistan

CNN- Attacks in Afghanistan leave more than 30 insurgents dead

The New York Times- For Obama, Steep Learning Curve as Chief in War by Peter Baker

Associated Press- 7 US troops killed in latest Afghanistan fighting by Christopher Bodeen

CNN- Bodies of 5 campaign workers found in western Afghanistan

Associated Press- Afghan district chief killed in strike on compound by Amir Shah

The Guardian- Mixed US messages on Afghan graft by Bilal Baloch

Pakistan

BBC- Floodwaters in south Pakistan 'begin to recede'

Los Angeles Times- Raising awareness of Pakistan's flood victims by My-Thuan Tran

Reuters- U.S. Senator Kerry warns of instability in Pakistan by Myra MacDonald

Agence-France Presse- US's flood aid 'not enough' to win over Pakistan by Claire Truscott

CNN- Confrontation near U.S. Consulate in Pakistan over

Iraq

Reuters- As U.S. withdraws, Iraqis still live in crisis by Serena Chaudhry

Reuters- Iraq drawdown may raise pressure on US defense budget by Phil Stuart

The Washington Post- Iraq conflict leaves officers weary and humbled by Greg Jaffe

Reuters- Iraq needs intel, not soldiers, as U.S. scales back by Muhanad Mohammed

The Washington Post- US wasted billions in rebuilding Iraq by Kim Gamel

Los Angeles Times-

U.S. troops in Iraq go from shock and awe to 'advise and assist' by Liz Sly

The New York Times- U.S. Commander Fears Political Stalemate in Iraq by Anthony Shadid

Voice of America- Iraq Drawdown, New Israel-Palestinian Talks Mark Obama's Big Mideast Week by Kent Klein

World

CNN- Earthquake in Iran kills three, wounds 21

Reuters- China and North Korea confirm Kim Jong-il visit to China by Ben Blanchard

Reuters- Algeria killings cast light on Qaeda extortion racketby Lamine Chikhi

The New York Times- Iran Shifts Assets Out of Europe Banks by William Yong

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