Perhaps bin Laden’s role was mainly inspirational:
Despite the desperate circumstances, skeptics argue the court system will not have the political power to coax the ISI into cooperating with the investigation:
- In Pakistan, High Court Investigates ‘Disappearances’ in Wake of 9/11 (Christian Science Monitor)
The first step in facilitating a negotiation process with the Taliban:
Opponents say the sudden enforcement of the 1994 law restricting alcohol sales to “to licensed stores and a few private clubs and hotels” is an attempt to garner favor among religious voters by al-Maliki:
- Baghdad Crackdown Corks Drinkers’ Spirits (LA Times)
With at least 15 are arrested in peace protests against the eviction of Palestinians in Jerusalem …
- Israelis Protest Over ‘Fascist’ Jerusalem Settlements (Independent)
… Netanyahu shores up roadblocks to peace by claiming parts of the West Bank “will be an inseparable part of the state of Israel forever”:
- Israel ‘to Keep’ Parts of West Bank (Al Jazeera)
“You are a superpower and we will help you fight the extremists, but you cannot buy us… You can give us aid, but give us respect and dignity, too. Otherwise, you will spill your blood and spend your money, and the people will still hate you” – Talha Mehmood, a senator from a pro-government religious party:
- Pakistani Government, Military Wary of U.S. Overtures (Washington Post)
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