The U.S. led forces hedge on their apology as Afghan Interior Minister claims the the civilians killed were hostages of the Taliban:
- Afghanistan War: Taliban Hiding Behind Civilians in Marjah (Christian Science Monitor)
Accusations of Mossad involvement in the assassination are boosted by the discovery:
Commissioner Nina Shea defends the agency’s de-emphasis of discrimination in places like Western Europe and Israel with the claim that “the alleged persecution isn’t as extreme as in places like Saudi Arabia or Pakistan”:
- Agency That Monitors Religious Freedom Abroad Accused of Bias (Washington Post)
The influence of women in Iraqi politics is particularly important given that “Iraqi women have higher rates of poverty and unemployment than men, and lower levels of education”:
Ahmadinejad’s difficult task in attempting to adhere to domestic pressure while meeting the international community’s demands:
- Iran ‘Still Open to Nuclear Deal’ (Al Jazeera)
Signs of renewed diplomatic relations, Robert Ford awaits Senate confirmation:
From an operational standpoint, the arrest of Baradar was much more important; however, Bin Laden remains a powerful symbol for Al Qaeda and its self-styled global jihad:
- After Taliban Baradar Arrest, Does Bin Laden Matter? (Christian Science Monitor)
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