Approximately 4,100 troops are no longer needed “in the south of the country” – Nuri al-Maliki
- Iraqi PM: UK forces ‘not needed’ (Al Jazeera)
Iraqi government orders additional protection for Christians experiencing recent increase in persecution:
- Security Boosted Around Mosul (Washington Post)
Iranian government implimentation of a 3% value-added tax meets heavy criticism:
Sewage running directly into river destroys the fishing industry:
- The Tigris, Abandoned by Fish (Washington Post)
In “a move analysts saw as a bid to boost his standing ahead of the country’s presidential election in 2009”:
Supporters promise to boycott elections unless charges against political leaders are removed:
- Bangladesh Leaders’ Release Urged (Al Jazeera)
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