“They said if I collaborated with them it would be a good thing for the Palestinians, that it would help them target Hamas leaders, not accidentally kill civilians… They said I would get a permit to enter Israel in return. They offered money, they said I would be allowed to travel abroad”:
The proposal distributes seats according to 2005 population data, accounts for a nationwide 2.8 percent population increase and counts the votes of Iraqis overseas in their province of origin:
- Iraqi Lawmakers Reach Deal on Seat Allotment Ahead of Election (Washington Post)
Critics argue equipment left in Iraq cannot be considered “excess” when the US government is purchasing the same items to ship to Afghanistan:
- Millions’ Worth of Gear Left in Iraq (Washington Post)
Chants of “death to the dictator” reign out as students continue to protest against Ahmadinejad’s election:
- Students, Security Forces Face Off in Tehran (LA Times)
The amnesty agreement has been targeted as “unconstitutional and the debate over its legitimacy has received a great deal of coverage in Pakistani media”:
- Pakistan Court Studies Amnesty Deal (Al Jazeera)
Again denying accusations the administrations has any timetable for quick withdrawal:
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