“In the 42 years that Israel has had full control of the city, it has on average revoked the Jerusalem residency permits of about 200 people a year … The previous high had been 1,363, in 2006”:
- Israel Revoked Jerusalem Residency of 4,500 Palestinians in 2008 (Washington Post)
Ahmadinejad continues to show absolute resolve in the face of international pressure:
- Iran Says IAEA Resolution ‘Illegal’ (Al Jazeera)
Obama’s troop surge will likely push the total cost of Afghanistan and Iraq Wars over $1 trillion dollars …
… and Pakistanis believe the possibility of quick withdrawal leaves little incentive to cut ties with Taliban leadership, a previous ally who could be used to help shape a favorable government in Afghanistan…
… Meanwhile, “Across ethnic lines, Afghans interviewed in Kabul have concluded that foreign troops must not be working hard, or perhaps prefer to have an excuse to occupy”:
Will the election legislation be approved or will Iraqi be thrown back into political chaos?
- Iraqi VP to Rule on Election Law (Al Jazeera)
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