“The lewd and deviant behavior of approximately 30 supervisors and guards [private security] has resulted in complete distrust of leadership and a breakdown of the chain of command, compromising security” – POGO report
- Report Details Misbehavior by Kabul Embassy Guards (Washington Post)
The cartoon was published as an “act of civil disobedience” to highlight a double standard:
Saeed Jalili dismisses the threat of economic sanctions as a “worthless and ineffectual tool” that will not undermine Iran’s pursuit of nuclear power…
- Iran Says it’s Ready to Reopen Nuclear Talks (LA Times)
… Meanwhile ElBaradei claims the Iranian nuclear threat has been “hyped” and they was no evidence Iran could produce nuclear weapons anytime soon:
- ElBaradei Hits Back at Critics (Al Jazeera)
A resilient enemy, Taliban forces seem to have an answer for US strategy:
- Taliban Surprising U.S. Forces With Improved Tactics (Washington Post)
Market factors rather than Western influence have caused the decline in price:
- UN Says Afghan Opium Harvest Down (Al Jazeera)
Challenging social norms, entertainer Zaka brings pushed free speech in a usually lowbrow direction:
- Pakistani Shock Jock Wins Over Young Crowd (LA Times)
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