The Undeclared Oil War
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Thursday that Pakistan has a key role to play in peace talks with the Taliban, a possible attempt to quash speculation that his government was trying to sideline its neighbor.
There were no immediate reports of damages or injuries following the magnitude 7.2 temblor and at least three other aftershocks, which swayed buildings, shook windows and provoked nervous smiles among the dignitaries attending the presidential inauguration in Valparaiso.
Greece Roiled By General Strike Over Austerity Plan
11 Mar 2010 Author: @dmin In: News, War For Oil?Greek police fired tear gas to disperse protesters throwing rocks and firebombs outside Parliament as tens of thousands of people marched through Athens to protest measures to cut the country’s debt. The strike grounded all flights and brought public transport to a halt.
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The emerging consensus in Afghanistan is that military action alone will not win the war against the Taliban and a political solution will be necessary. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has reached out to some Taliban leaders. But analysts say the Taliban and the U.S. are not ready for full-scale negotiations — yet.
Colleen LaRose, a petite, 46-year-old blonde from the Philadelphia suburbs, is accused of trolling the Internet as “Jihad Jane” to recruit others who might take part in possible terrorist attacks. She allegedly looked for people like herself — people who don’t fit a terrorist profile that now seems to be falling by the wayside.
Early Election Results: Iraqi PM Winning In 2 Provinces
11 Mar 2010 Author: @dmin In: News, War For Oil?Preliminary election results released by Iraq’s electoral commission show Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is winning in two Shiite provinces in southern Iraq.
Biden Tries To Wrangle Israel, Palestinans To Table
11 Mar 2010 Author: @dmin In: News, War For Oil?Wrapping up a three-day visit, the U.S. vice president urges both sides to get past the uproar sparked by an Israeli plan for new settlement construction in disputed east Jerusalem and focus on U.S.-mediated peace talks. “If each waits stubbornly … this will go on for an eternity,” Biden says.
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Miliband talks to Renee Montagne about how political negotiations with the Taliban in Afghanistan will help end the war there. He says it complements military and civilian efforts already underway.
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