News and Analysis (9/29/08)

Iraq hopes that recognizing physicians’ right to keep and bear arms will stem the tide of flight over security concerns:

• Iraq Says Doctors Can Carry Guns (Reuters)

Courts uphold restrictions over freedom of the press:

• Egypt Editor Jailed Amid Press Row (Al Jazeera)

India resorts to torture in investigations with no convictions thus far:

• Indian Police Accused Of Using Undue Force On Terror Suspects (Washington Post)

Now that he’s leaving office, PM admits necessity of withdrawals:

• Olmert: Israel Must Hand Back Land for Peace with Palestinians and Syria (Guardian)

As the economy suffers and pressure grows to quell terrorism:

• Is Pakistan’s New President Up to the Job? (LA Times)

Preliminary US investigation finds six dead, considerably lower than the Iraqi policy report:

• At Least 27 Dead, Dozens Hurt In Blasts Around Iraqi Capital (Washington Post)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant