News and Analysis (11/28/08)

Prosecutors simplified “a complex case of terrorism financing” to secure convictions:

• Second Chance Helps US in Terror-Financing Case (AP / Washington Post)

The High Court rules in favor of Palestinians, requiring the government explain why settlements have not been removed in accordance with the ‘road map’ peace plan:

• Israeli Court Rebukes State Over Illegal Outposts (Christian Science Monitor)

Maliki’s political reputation will be permanently linked to either the success or failure of the US security pact…

• Security Accord Approved In Iraq (Washington Post)

…Meanwhile the agreement’s opposition vocalize their disappointment:

• Thousands of Iraqis Protest U.S. Security Pact (Reuters)

“Eradication effort, along with drought and a global food shortage that boosted the price of wheat, cut production of the crop” which peaked in 2007:

• Opium Poppy Harvest Declines 6% in Afghanistan (LA Times)

Outrage ensues as foreign troops repeatedly attack civilians:

• Afghans Riot in Kabul After Troops Kill Civilian (Reuters)

Diplomats sent from the Obama administration would be the first since the 1979 hostage crisis:

• Obama Likely to Inherit Decision on Iran Post (Washington Post)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant