NATO’s strategy revolves around the principles of supporting the locals while developing infrastructure; if successful Marjah could provide the blueprint needed to succeed in Afghanistan:
- Afghanistan War: NATO Unfolds Blueprint to Rebuild Marjah (Christian Science Monitor)
International pressure mounts as exemptions for China embolden Brazil, Turkey and Lebanon to also express opposition to Iranian sanctions:
- U.S. Criticized on Iran Sanctions (Washington Post)
The 19 year hold PUK and the Kurdistan Democratic Party have enjoyed on Kurdish politics may come to a close after the Iraqi elections:
- Change Party Roils Kurdish Elections (LA Times)
Irfan al-Awali says pollution in Mecca caused by underdeveloped infrastructure is both “a moral and social catastrophe” and “a symbol of the corruption the house of Saud has imposed on its subjects”:
- Saudi’s Dirty Secrets (Guardian)
“We condemn this resolution accusing Turkey of a crime that it had not committed.” -Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan:
- Turkey Recalls Ambassador After US Resolution on ‘Armenian Genocide’ (Christian Science Monitor)
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