Hanniyyah proposes to counter the militants who threaten to impose their oppressive interpretation of Islam on Gaza and reignite violence across the region with “discussions and meetings”…
- Muslim Firebrands Challenge Hamas Rule in Gaza (AP / Washington Post)
… Meanwhile, PA president Abbas finally attempts to deal with a particularly lurid case of corruption involving his chief of staff, Rafiq Husseini:
Highlighting the extreme mistrust between the two nations, India has accused Pakistan of involvement in a deadly blast, despite the fact no group has claimed responsibility and no evidence linking Pakistani to the attack:
- Blast Clouds ‘India-Pakistan Talks’ (Al Jazeera)
“Clinton acknowledged concerns in the region ‘that the U.S. commitment is insufficient or insincere’ … But she said such changes ‘cannot happen overnight or even in a year. It takes patience, persistence and hard work from us all’”:
- In Middle East, Clinton Asks for Patience with U.S. Strategy (Washington Post)
Violence plagues Iraq as secular leaders attempt to appeal the ban on several Sunni candidates:
- Iraq Coalition Halts Poll Campaign (Al Jazeera)
“… how it resolves its current problems will mean a great deal for the Dubai brand, its reputation and how it secures investment from overseas in the future,” — UK Business Secretary Lord Mandelson:
- Cost of Insuring Dubai Debt Soars (Guardian)
In the face of unexpectedly stiff resistance, marines are told not to alienate the locals:
- The Marines move on Marja: A Perilous Slog Against Afghanistan’s Taliban (Washington Post)
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