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January 7, 2007

Starving Afghans sell girls of eight as brides

1/07/07 Beaumont, Observer, Starving Afghans sell girls of eight as brides

Afghan-Pakistani Bond Steadily Deteriorating

1/07/07 Constable, WP, Afghan-Pakistani Bond Steadily Deteriorating

January 11, 2007

Pakistani military experts strengthen Mugabe's army

1/11/07 Peta, Independent, Pakistani military experts strengthen Mugabe's army

January 21, 2007

Pakistani Role Seen in Taliban Surge at Border

1/21/07 Gall, NYT, Pakistani Role Seen in Taliban Surge at Border

January 25, 2007

Pakistani Premier Faults Afghans for Taliban Woes on Border

1/25/07 Landler, NYT, Pakistani Premier Faults Afghans for Taliban Woes on Border

January 26, 2007

Nato 'to step up Afghan support'

1/26/07 BBC, Nato 'to step up Afghan support'

'Suicide blast' at Pakistan hotel

1/26/07 BBC, 'Suicide blast' at Pakistan hotel

January 27, 2007

US elevates Pakistan to regional kingpin

1/27/07 Bhadrakumar, Asia Times, US elevates Pakistan to regional kingpin

January 28, 2007

Inside Afghanistan: The battle for Kajaki

1/28/07 Sengupta, Independent, Inside Afghanistan: The battle for Kajaki

January 30, 2007

Afghan civilian deaths criticised

1/30/07 BBC, Afghan civilian deaths criticised

February 2, 2007

Taleban forces retake Afghan town

2/02/07 BBC, Taleban forces retake Afghan town

Shiite-Sunni conflict rises in Pakistan

2/02/07 Montero, CSM, Shiite-Sunni conflict rises in Pakistan

An Afghan's Path From Ally of U.S. to Drug Suspect

2/02/07 RIsen, NYT, An Afghan's Path From Ally of U.S. to Drug Suspect

February 3, 2007

Chinese leader boosts Sudan ties

2/03/07 BBC, Chinese leader boosts Sudan ties

February 5, 2007

Amnesty on Afghan war crimes approved

2/05/07 Sengupta, Independent, Amnesty on Afghan war crimes approved

February 11, 2007

In self-defense, U.S. forces in Afghanistan launch artillery into Pakistan

2/11/07 Burns, Union Tribune, In self-defense, U.S. forces in Afghanistan launch artillery into Pakistan

February 12, 2007

Taliban prepare for spring offensive in Afghanistan

2/12/07 Daily Times, Taliban prepare for spring offensive in Afghanistan

February 14, 2007

General Warns of Perils in Afghanistan

2/14/07 Tyson, WP, General Warns of Perils in Afghanistan

February 19, 2007

Pakistani doctor's suicide highlights plight of unemployed immigrants

2/19/07 Brown & Langton, Independent, Pakistani doctor's suicide highlights plight of unemployed immigrants

February 25, 2007

27 July 1880. A date Mr Blair should look up

2/25/07 Fisk, Independent, 27 July 1880. A date Mr Blair should look up

February 26, 2007

Cheney Warns Pakistan to Act on Terror

2/26/07 Sanger & Mazzetti, NYT, Cheney Warns Pakistan to Act on Terror

February 27, 2007

Afghan base hit as Cheney visits

2/27/07 BBC, Afghan base hit as Cheney visits

March 1, 2007

Threat to Bagram Was Known

3/01/07 Starziuso, AP, Threat to Bagram Was Known

March 2, 2007

Afghan opium 'hits record output'

3/02/07 Beale, BBC, Afghan opium 'hits record output'

March 4, 2007

US troops kill Afghan civilians

3/04/07 BBC, US troops kill Afghan civilians

Military Deaths in Afghanistan, Region

3/04/07 AP, Military Deaths in Afghanistan, Region

March 5, 2007

More civilians die in Afghanistan

3/05/07 BBC, More civilians die in Afghanistan

EU bans Pakistan airline flights

3/05/07 BBC, EU bans Pakistan airline flights

US 'erased Afghan attack footage'

3/05/07 BBC, US 'erased Afghan attack footage'

March 6, 2007

Afghan children die as US drops one-tonne bombs

3/06/07 Huggler, Independent, Afghan children die as US drops one-tonne bombs

March 12, 2007

Bush confirms troop increase for Iraq, Afghanistan

3/12/07 LA Times, Bush confirms troop increase for Iraq, Afghanistan

March 16, 2007

Confrontation in Pakistan deepens

3/16/07 BBC, Confrontation in Pakistan deepens

US troops kill Afghan policemen

3/16/07 Leithead, BBC, US troops kill Afghan policemen

March 18, 2007

Suspension of chief judge sparks Pakistan protests

3/18/07 Witte, WP, Suspension of chief judge sparks Pakistan protests

March 19, 2007

A New Sorrow for Afghanistan: AIDS Joins List

3/19/07 Gall, NYT, A New Sorrow for Afghanistan: AIDS Joins List

March 20, 2007

Rival militants clash in Pakistan

3/20/07 BBC, Rival militants clash in Pakistan

Five more Pakistani judges resign over removal of chief justice

3/20/07 Jan, Independent, Five more Pakistani judges resign over removal of chief justice

March 21, 2007

100 Dead in Militant Clashes in Pakistan

3/21/07 Khan, NYT, 100 Dead in Militant Clashes in Pakistan

March 26, 2007

Thousands protests against removal of Pakistan's top judge

3/26/07 Jan, San Diego.com, Thousands protests against removal of Pakistan's top judge

March 27, 2007

Pakistan crosses a dangerous boundary

3/28/07 Shahzad, Asia Times, Pakistan crosses a dangerous boundary

NATO's Potty Rules Shut out Afghans

3/27/07 Friesen, Globe & Mail, NATO's Potty Rules Shut out Afghans

March 29, 2007

Pakistan's Shaky Dictatorship

3/29/07 Usher, Nation, Pakistan's Shaky Dictatorship

Pakistan: US ally, US dilemma

3/29/07 LaFranchi, CSM, Pakistan: US ally, US dilemma

Ousted Judge in Pakistan Urges Musharraf to 'Respect' Judiciary

3/29/07 Masood, NYT, Ousted Judge in Pakistan Urges Musharraf to 'Respect' Judiciary

March 31, 2007

Afghan War May Be Lost: Experts

3/31/07 Maydea, Canadian Press, Afghan War May Be Lost: Experts

Pakistan test fires Abdali missle

3/31/07 Al Jazeera, Pakistan test fires Abdali missle

April 1, 2007

Poppy farmer: 'If they spray our crops there will be a big rebellion, you'll see'

4/01/07 Sengupta, Independent, Poppy farmer: 'If they spray our crops there will be a big rebellion, you'll see'

Children killed in Afghan attack

4/01/07 BBC, Children killed in Afghan attack

April 2, 2007

Taliban Deploy Thousands of Suicide Bombers: Commander

4/02/07 Achakzai, Reuters, Taliban Deploy Thousands of Suicide Bombers: Commander

Battle Brews Over Rule By Military In Pakistan

4/02/07 Witte, WP, Battle Brews Over Rule By Military In Pakistan

April 3, 2007

Floods hit thousands in Afghanistan

4/03/07 Daily Times, Floods hit thousands in Afghanistan

April 6, 2007

Taleban 'storm' government office

4/06/07 BBC, Taleban 'storm' government office

April 8, 2007

We want the Taliban back, say ordinary Afghans

4/08/07 Sands, Independent, We want the Taliban back, say ordinary Afghans

April 12, 2007

Tribesmen 'kill 300 foreigners'

4/12/07 Plett, BBC, Tribesmen 'kill 300 foreigners'

April 13, 2007

Pakistan judge protest escalates

4/13/07 BBC, Pakistan judge protest escalates

April 14, 2007

Excessive Force By Marines Alleged

4/14/07 Tyson & White, WP, Excessive Force By Marines Alleged

April 16, 2007

Tribe in Pakistan security plea

4/16/07 BBC, Tribe in Pakistan security plea

April 20, 2007

Afghanistan 'border fence' clash

4/19/07 BBC, Afghanistan 'border fence' clash

Killings of Afghan Civilians Recall Haditha

4/20/07 von Zelbauer, NYT, Killings of Afghan Civilians Recall Haditha

April 21, 2007

Iran, US take their fight to Afghanistan

4/21/07 Bhadrakumar, Asia Times, Iran, US take their fight to Afghanistan

April 23, 2007

Pakistan channel 'facing threats'

4/23/07 Hasan, BBC, Pakistan channel 'facing threats'

April 27, 2007

British military sanctions Afghan poppy cultivation

4/27/07 Walsh, Guardian, British military sanctions Afghan poppy cultivation

May 2, 2007

Civilian casualties unacceptable: Afghanistan

5/02/07 IOL, Civilian casualties unacceptable: Afghanistan

May 3, 2007

Rogue Pakistani scientist still actively involved in proliferation

5/03/07 Sappenfeld, CSM, Rogue Pakistani scientist still actively involved in proliferation

Afghans Say U.S. Bombing Killed 42 Civilians

5/03/07 Wafa & Gall, NYT, Afghans Say U.S. Bombing Killed 42 Civilians

Karzai Says Civilian Toll Is No Longer Acceptable

5/03/07 Constable, WP, Karzai Says Civilian Toll Is No Longer Acceptable

May 4, 2007

Afghan council accuses US forces

5/04/07 BBC, Afghan council accuses US forces

May 8, 2007

'Pipelines hit' in Nigeria delta

5/08/07 BBC, 'Pipelines hit' in Nigeria delta

May 9, 2007

Air raid 'kills Afghan civilians'

5/09/07 BBC, Air raid 'kills Afghan civilians'

May 10, 2007

US air strikes kill 21 civilians in Afghanistan

5/10/07 Sengupta, Independent, US air strikes kill 21 civilians in Afghanistan

May 12, 2007

Violent clashes hit Pakistan city

5/12/-07 BBC, Violent clashes hit Pakistan city

Pakistan running out of options

5/12/07 Shahzad, Asia Times, Pakistan running out of options

May 13, 2007

Civilian Deaths Undermine War on Taliban

5/13/07 Gall & Sanger, NYT, Civilian Deaths Undermine War on Taliban

May 14, 2007

Violence Puts More Pressure on Musharraf

5/14/07 Masood, NYT, Violence Puts More Pressure on Musharraf

May 16, 2007

Poppy Fields Are Now a Front Line in Afghanistan War

5/16/07 Risen, NYT, Poppy Fields Are Now a Front Line in Afghanistan War

May 17, 2007

Afghan refugee crisis brewing

5/17/07 Montero, CSM, Afghan refugee crisis brewing

May 19, 2007

Afghan battle lines become blurred

5/19/07 Bhadrakumae, Asia Times, Afghan battle lines become blurred

May 20, 2007

Civilian deaths prompt Nato rethink

5/20/07 Sands, Independent, Civilian deaths prompt Nato rethink

U.S. Pays Pakistan to Fight Terror, but Patrols Ebb

5/20/07 Sanger & Rohde, NYT, U.S. Pays Pakistan to Fight Terror, but Patrols Ebb

May 23, 2007

UN troops 'traded gold for guns'

5/23/07 Plaut, BBC, UN troops 'traded gold for guns'

May 29, 2007

Pakistan losing territory to radicals

5/29/07 Montero, CSM, Pakistan losing territory to radicals

May 30, 2007

Moderate voices from a Pakistani city

5/30/07 Montero, CSM, Moderate voices from a Pakistani city

June 1, 2007

Pakistan's army warns opposition

6/01/07 BBC, Pakistan's army warns opposition

June 6, 2007

Bloodshed is spreading across Afghanistan, warn aid workers

6/06/07 Sands, Independent, Bloodshed is spreading across Afghanistan, warn aid workers

June 10, 2007

Karzai unhurt in Taleban attack

8/10/07 BBC, Karzai unhurt in Taleban attack

June 12, 2007

US strike 'kills Afghan police'

6/12/07 BBC, US strike 'kills Afghan police'

U.S. diplomat says Iran transferring weapons to Taliban fighters in Afghanistan

6/12/07 AP, U.S. diplomat says Iran transferring weapons to Taliban fighters in Afghanistan

June 13, 2007

The defiant Afghan women promised a better life who refuse to be victims

6/13/07 Jud, Independent, The defiant Afghan women promised a better life who refuse to be victims

June 15, 2007

'Children dead' in Afghan bombing

6/15/07 BBC, 'Children dead' in Afghan bombing

June 18, 2007

Children die in Afghan air raid

6/18/07 BBC, Children die in Afghan air raid

Talks open on Western Sahara

6/18/07 AL Jazeera, Talks open on Western Sahara

June 19, 2007

Protests over Karachi power cuts

6/19/07 Kahn, BBC, Protests over Karachi power cuts

Seven children killed after air strike on school in Afghanistan

6/19/07 Buncombe, Independent, Seven children killed after air strike on school in Afghanistan

Could Pakistan fall to extremists?

6/19/07 Sappenfeld, CSM, Could Pakistan fall to extremists?

June 20, 2007

Think of decades, says UK's Afghanistan envoy

6/20/07 Tapsfield, Independent, Think of decades, says UK's Afghanistan envoy

Controversy surrounds military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan following civilian casualties

6/20/07 Murphy, CSM, Controversy surrounds military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan following civilian casualties

June 21, 2007

Taleban 'shifting focus to Kabul'

6/21/07 BBC, Taleban 'shifting focus to Kabul'

June 22, 2007

'Afghans killed' in air strikes

6/22/07 BBC, 'Afghans killed' in air strikes

Pakistan 'building new reactor'

6/22/07 BBC, Pakistan 'building new reactor'

June 23, 2007

Pakistan students free hostages

6/23/07 BBC, Pakistan students free hostages

Karzai angry over West's tactics

6/23/07 BBC, Karzai angry over West's tactics

All roads leading to Pakistan

6/23/07 Bhadrakumar, Asia Times, All roads leading to Pakistan

German Officials Report Increased Threat of Terrorist Attacks

6/23/07 Landler, NYT, German Officials Report Increased Threat of Terrorist Attacks

Foreigners held at Pakistan mosque

6/23/07 AL Jazeera, Foreigners held at Pakistan mosque

June 26, 2007

Afghan opium production 'soars'

6/26/07 Foulkes, Afghan opium production 'soars'

June 27, 2007

Pakistanis homeless after cyclone

6/27/07 BBC, Pakistanis homeless after cyclone

Musharraf's Military Reaches Deep Into Pakistani Society

6/27/07 Witte, WP, Musharraf's Military Reaches Deep Into Pakistani Society

June 29, 2007

Aid pleas after Pakistan cyclone

6/29/07BBC, Aid pleas after Pakistan cyclone

Protests in Pakistan over relief

6/29/07 Al Jazeera, Protests in Pakistan over relief

June 30, 2007

Inquiry after deadly Afghan raid

6/30/07 BBC, Inquiry after deadly Afghan raid

U.S. Account of Afghan Deaths at Odds With Head of Rights Group

6/30/07 Bearak, NYT, U.S. Account of Afghan Deaths at Odds With Head of Rights Group

July 1, 2007

'Up to 80 civilians dead' after US air strikes in Afghanistan

7/01/07 Burke, Guardian, 'Up to 80 civilians dead' after US air strikes in Afghanistan

July 2, 2007

Karzai to attend justice meeting

7/2/07 BBC, Karzai to attend justice meeting

US to hunt the Taliban inside Pakistan

7/02/07 Shahzad, Asia Times, US to hunt the Taliban inside Pakistan

Civilian deaths fuel Afghan outrage

7/2/07 Buncombe, Independent, Civilian deaths fuel Afghan outrage

July 3, 2007

Pakistan military's profits draw ire

7/3/07 Sappenfeild, CSM, Pakistan military's profits draw ire

July 6, 2007

Pakistan cleric makes defiant vow

7/6/07 BBC, Pakistan cleric makes defiant vow

Errant Afghan civilian deaths surge

7/6/07 King, LA Times, Errant Afghan civilian deaths surge

July 7, 2007

Pakistan issues mosque ultimatum

7/7/07 BBC, Pakistan issues mosque ultimatum

Bush Shielding of Musharraf Policy at Risk

7/7/07 Porter, IPS, Bush Shielding of Musharraf Policy at Risk

July 8, 2007

PAKISTAN: Afghan Refugees Forcibly Herded Home

7/8/07 Yusufzai, IPS, PAKISTAN: Afghan Refugees Forcibly Herded Home

Afghans Report 133 Civilians Dead In Recent Airstrikes

7/8/07 AP, Afghans Report 133 Civilians Dead In Recent Airstrikes

U.S. Aborted Raid on Qaeda Chiefs in Pakistan in '05

7/8/07 Mazzetti, NYT, U.S. Aborted Raid on Qaeda Chiefs in Pakistan in '05

Behind a Siege in Pakistan, Rumblings of Wider Dissent

7/8/07 Gall, NYT, Behind a Siege in Pakistan, Rumblings of Wider Dissent

July 9, 2007

The Taliban's Opium War

7/09/07 Anderson, New Yorker, The Taliban's Opium War

July 10, 2007

More than 50 dead as troops storm Red Mosque

7/10/07 Walsh, Guardian, More than 50 dead as troops storm Red Mosque

As War Enters Classrooms, Fear Grips Afghans

7/10/07 Bearak, NYT, As War Enters Classrooms, Fear Grips Afghans

July 14, 2007

Living a Half-Life While Waiting for Those Lost

7/14/07 Wax, WP, Living a Half-Life While Waiting for Those Lost

July 15, 2007

Pakistan troops die in new attack

7/15/07 BBC, Pakistan troops die in new attack

Suicide Attacks by Militants in Pakistan Kill 49

7/15/07 Khan, NYT, Suicide Attacks by Militants in Pakistan Kill 49

Experts probe Afghan mass grave

7/15/07 BBC, Experts probe Afghan mass grave

July 16, 2007

Pakistan Truce Appears Defunct

7/16/07 Witte & Ali, WP, Pakistan Truce Appears Defunct

July 23, 2007

Pakistan: Days of Rage

7/23/07 Dalrylmple, New Yorker, Pakistan: Days of Rage

July 24, 2007

Taleban commander 'kills himself'

7/24/07 BBC, Taleban commander 'kills himself'

July 25, 2007

U.S. says Qaeda safe haven may be inaccessible

7/25/07 Morgan, Reuters, U.S. says Qaeda safe haven may be inaccessible

July 30, 2007

Bhutto and Musharraf edge towards power-sharing deal after secret talks

7/30/07 Independent, Bhutto and Musharraf edge towards power-sharing deal after secret talks

August 1, 2007

Taliban leaves tribal roots for Al Qaeda tactics

8/01/07 Sappenfeld, CSM, Taliban leaves tribal roots for Al Qaeda tactics

August 6, 2007

Taliban 'no threat' says Karzai

8/06/07 Al JAzeera, Taliban 'no threat' says Karzai

August 9, 2007

Musharraf rejects emergency rule

8/09/07 BBC, Musharraf rejects emergency rule

British Criticize U.S. Air Attacks in Afghan Region

8/09/07 Gall, NYT, British Criticize U.S. Air Attacks in Afghan Region

August 11, 2007

UN troops 'helped smuggle gold'

8/11/07 Plaut, BBC, UN troops 'helped smuggle gold'

Taliban a step ahead of US assault

8/11/07 Shahzad, Asia Times, Taliban a step ahead of US assault

August 12, 2007

How the 'Good War' in Afghanistan Went Bad

8/12/07 Rohde & Sanger, NYT, How the 'Good War' in Afghanistan Went Bad

Afghanistan: Terrorism on the rise

8/12/07 NY Times, Afghanistan: Terrorism on the rise

August 14, 2007

Pakistan marks 60th anniversary

8/14/07 BBC, Pakistan marks 60th anniversary

Iran denies arming Taliban

8/14/07 Al Jazeera, Iran denies arming Taliban

August 16, 2007

'Heavy losses' in Afghan fighting

8/16/07 BBC, 'Heavy losses' in Afghan fighting

August 19, 2007

Birth of two nations: India and Pakistan: a parting of the ways

8/19/07 Buncombe, Independent, Birth of two nations: India and Pakistan: a parting of the ways

August 20, 2007

Taliban Fighters Void Second Truce in Pakistan

8/20/07 Witte & Ali, WP, Taliban Fighters Void Second Truce in Pakistan

August 21, 2007

Taliban, US in new round of peace talks

8/21/07 Shahzad, Asia Times, Taliban, US in new round of peace talks

August 24, 2007

'US friendly fire' kills British soldiers in Afghanistan

8/24/07 Tran, Guardian, 'US friendly fire' kills British soldiers in Afghanistan

August 27, 2007

Inside an Afghan opium market

8/27/07 Sawary, BBC, Inside an Afghan opium market

August 29, 2007

Bhutto 'ultimatum' to Musharraf

8/29/07 Plett, BBC, Bhutto 'ultimatum' to Musharraf

US kills 100 'insurgents' in Afghanistan battle

8/29/07 Tran, Guardian, US kills 100 'insurgents' in Afghanistan battle

August 31, 2007

Musharraf 'keeping options open'

8/31/07 BBC, Musharraf 'keeping options open'

September 4, 2007

Taleban 'getting Chinese weapons'

9/04/07 Danahar, BBC, Taleban 'getting Chinese weapons'

September 6, 2007

Lawyers rally against Musharraf

9/06/07 Al Jazeera, Lawyers rally against Musharraf

September 12, 2007

Running on Empty

9/12/07 NYT, Running on Empty

September 16, 2007

Iranian Arms Destined for Taliban Seized in Afghanistan, Officials Say

9/16/07 Wright, WP, Iranian Arms Destined for Taliban Seized in Afghanistan, Officials Say

September 19, 2007

New Twist on Musharraf Plan Emerges

9/19/07 Masood, NYT, New Twist on Musharraf Plan Emerges

September 20, 2007

Bin Laden wants Musharraf 'removed'

9/20/07 Al Jazeera, Bin Laden wants Musharraf 'removed'

September 25, 2007

U.S. Rebukes Pakistan on Detentions

9/25/07 Witte, WP, U.S. Rebukes Pakistan on Detentions

September 27, 2007

Musharraf nominates for presidential vote

9/27/07 Sturcke, Guardian, Musharraf nominates for presidential vote

October 2, 2007

Pakistan MPs in election boycott

10/02/07 BBC, Pakistan MPs in election boycott

October 3, 2007

Pakistan Seen Losing Fight Against Taliban And Al-Qaeda

10/03/07 Witte, WP, Pakistan Seen Losing Fight Against Taliban And Al-Qaeda

October 4, 2007

Bhutto upbeat over power-sharing

10/04/07 BBC, Bhutto upbeat over power-sharing

Violence in Afghanistan has soared by 30%, UN report says

10/04/07 Walsh, Guardian, Violence in Afghanistan has soared by 30%, UN report says

October 5, 2007

Army Enlists Anthropology in War Zones

10/05/07 Rohde, NYT, Army Enlists Anthropology in War Zones

October 6, 2007

Why? Six years on from the invasion of Afghanistan

10/06/07 Cockburn, Independent, Why? Six years on from the invasion of Afghanistan

October 7, 2007

Waziristan clashes leave 32 dead

10/07/07 BBC, Waziristan clashes leave 32 dead

Pakistan election: A charade masquerading as democracy

10/07/07 Buncombe & Waraich, Independent, Pakistan election: A charade masquerading as democracy

Behind the scenes, Bin Laden raises the stakes

10/07/07 Whitaker, Independent, Behind the scenes, Bin Laden raises the stakes

October 8, 2007

U.S. Renews Bid to Destroy Opium Poppies in Afghanistan

10/08/07 Semple & Golden, NYT, U.S. Renews Bid to Destroy Opium Poppies in Afghanistan

October 9, 2007

Battles rage on Pakistan border

10/09/07 BBC, Battles rage on Pakistan border

October 11, 2007

Afghanistan refugees fight to stay in camps

10/11/07 Sengupta, Independent, Afghanistan refugees fight to stay in camps

October 15, 2007

Civilians 'killed in Nato raid'

10/15/07 BBC, Civilians 'killed in Nato raid'

October 20, 2007

Bhutto alleges military link to suicide bombing

10/20/07 Walsh, Guardian, Bhutto alleges military link to suicide bombing

October 21, 2007

In Pakistan Quandary, U.S. Reviews Stance

10/21/07 Sanger & Rohde, NYT, In Pakistan Quandary, U.S. Reviews Stance

October 23, 2007

Bush's Request for Wars Increases to $196 Billion

10/23/07 Myers, NYT, Bush's Request for Wars Increases to $196 Billion

October 24, 2007

Trillion-dollar war: Afghanistan and Iraq set to cost more than Vietnam and Korea

10/24/07 Doyle, Independent, Trillion-dollar war: Afghanistan and Iraq set to cost more than Vietnam and Korea

October 25, 2007

Wars Could Cost $2.4 Trillion Over Decade, Analysis Says

10/25/07 Flaherty, AP, Wars Could Cost $2.4 Trillion Over Decade, Analysis Says

October 30, 2007

Japan PM forced to withdraw Afghan war backing

10/30/07 McCurry, Guardian, Japan PM forced to withdraw Afghan war backing

Foreign Fighters of Harsher Bent Bolster Taliban

10/30/07 Rohde, NYT, Foreign Fighters of Harsher Bent Bolster Taliban

October 31, 2007

U.S. and Pakistan: A Frayed Alliance

10/31/07 Warrick, WP, U.S. and Pakistan: A Frayed Alliance

November 3, 2007

Pakistani president declares state of emergency

11/03/07 AP, Pakistani president declares state of emergency

November 4, 2007

Emergency may delay Pakistan poll

11/04/07 BBC, Emergency may delay Pakistan poll

The War on Poppy Succeeds, but Cannabis Thrives in an Afghan Province

11/04/07 Semple, NYT, The War on Poppy Succeeds, but Cannabis Thrives in an Afghan Province

U.S. Sanctions Force World Bank to Halt Some Iran Aid

11/04/07 Weisman, NYT, U.S. Sanctions Force World Bank to Halt Some Iran Aid

November 5, 2007

Q&A: Pakistan's political crisis

11/05/07 BBC, Q&A: Pakistan's political crisis

Pakistan vows to hold elections

11/05/07 BBC, Pakistan vows to hold elections

US threatens to withhold aid as Pakistan swings from democracy to dictatorship

11/05/07 Buncombe & Waraich, Independent, US threatens to withhold aid as Pakistan swings from democracy to dictatorship

Police Battle Lawyers in Pakistan

11/05/07 Perlez & Rohde, NYT, Police Battle Lawyers in Pakistan

November 6, 2007

Top judge attacks Musharraf rule

11/06/07 BBC, Top judge attacks Musharraf rule

Lawyers vs the General

11/06/07 Buncombe & Waraich, Independent, Lawyers vs the General

Why U.S. sticks by Musharraf

11/06/07 LaFranchi, CSM, Why U.S. sticks by Musharraf

Pakistan crackdown widens as Musharraf insists emergency rule needed to fight terrorism

11/06/07 Murphy, CSM, Pakistan crackdown widens as Musharraf insists emergency rule needed to fight terrorism

November 7, 2007

Bhutto issues Pakistan ultimatum

11/07/07 BBC, Bhutto issues Pakistan ultimatum

November 8, 2007

Musharraf vows polls in February

11/08/07 BBC, Musharraf vows polls in February

November 9, 2007

Ex-PM Bhutto under house arrest

11/09/07 BBc, Ex-PM Bhutto under house arrest

Pakistan's nuclear arsenal in safe hands, Brown told

11/09/07 Brown, Independent, Pakistan's nuclear arsenal in safe hands, Brown told

Thousands of Police Block Pakistan Rally

11/09/07 Perlez * Rohde, NYT, Thousands of Police Block Pakistan Rally

November 11, 2007

Bush, Rice Defend Musharraf as an Ally

11/11/07 Abramowitz, WP, Bush, Rice Defend Musharraf as an Ally

So, What About Those Nukes?

11/11/07 Sanger, NYT, So, What About Those Nukes?

November 12, 2007

Bhutto 'ends power-sharing talks'

11/12/07 BBC, Bhutto 'ends power-sharing talks'

Trail of corruption and kickback charges still in wings for opposition leader

11/12/07 Pallister, Guardian, Trail of corruption and kickback charges still in wings for opposition leader

November 13, 2007

Amnesty warns of Afghan 'torture'

11/13/07 Al Jazeera, Amnesty warns of Afghan 'torture'

Bhutto: I will not serve as PM as long as Musharraf is president

11/13/07 Walsh et al, Guardian, Bhutto: I will not serve as PM as long as Musharraf is president

Washington envisions a Pakistan beyond Musharraf

11/13/07 LaFranchi, CSM, Washington envisions a Pakistan beyond Musharraf

Gagged at Home, Pakistanis Take to Cyberspace

11/13/07 Aslam, IPS, Gagged at Home, Pakistanis Take to Cyberspace

November 14, 2007

Khan arrested at Pakistan protest

11/14/07 BBC, Khan arrested at Pakistan protest

Hidden cost of wars in Afghanistan and Iraq 'is twice what Bush claims'

11/14/07 Doyle, Independent, Hidden cost of wars in Afghanistan and Iraq 'is twice what Bush claims'

In Interview, Musharraf Defends Rule by Decree

11/14/07 Gall & Perlez, NYT, In Interview, Musharraf Defends Rule by Decree

Bush, Pakistan and the Bomb

11/14/07 Schell, Nation, Bush, Pakistan and the Bomb

Republicans Seek Retraction of Report on Wars' 'Hidden Costs'

11/14/07 White, WP, Republicans Seek Retraction of Report on Wars' 'Hidden Costs'

November 15, 2007

Many dead in Pakistan fighting

11/15/07 AL Jazeera, Many dead in Pakistan fighting

US hedges its bets on Musharraf

11/15/07 Upadhyay, BBC, US hedges its bets on Musharraf

Musharraf 'will quit army soon'

11/15/07 BBC, Musharraf 'will quit army soon'

Caretaker government for Pakistan

11/15/07 BBC, Caretaker government for Pakistan

November 17, 2007

Bid to wipe out Afghan opium failed, says UN

11/17/07 Brown, Independent, Bid to wipe out Afghan opium failed, says UN

November 18, 2007

'Washington is 200 per cent behind me,' Musharraf claims during crucial talks

11/18/07 Buncombe, Independent, 'Washington is 200 per cent behind me,' Musharraf claims during crucial talks

Afghan Blast Toll Includes Many Shot by Guards, U.N. Says

11/18/07 AP, Afghan Blast Toll Includes Many Shot by Guards, U.N. Says

Musharraf Ties Pose Dilemma For Bush

11/18/07 Abramowitz, WP, Musharraf Ties Pose Dilemma For Bush

November 19, 2007

Pakistan clashes 'leave 80 dead'

11/19/07 BBC, Pakistan clashes 'leave 80 dead'

Guards shot children dead after Afghan suicide blast, says UN

11/19/07 Tran, Guardian, Guards shot children dead after Afghan suicide blast, says UN

U.S. Hopes to Use Pakistani Tribes Against Al Qaeda

11/19/07 Schmitt et al, NYT, U.S. Hopes to Use Pakistani Tribes Against Al Qaeda

November 20, 2007

'Thousands released' in Pakistan

11/20/07 BBC, 'Thousands released' in Pakistan

Too Much Aid to Afghanistan Wasted, Oxfam Says

11/20/07 Hemming, Reuters, Too Much Aid to Afghanistan Wasted, Oxfam Says

November 21, 2007

Bush More Emphatic In Backing Musharraf

11/21/07 Abramowitz & Wright, WP, Bush More Emphatic In Backing Musharraf

Bush More Emphatic In Backing Musharraf

11/21/07 Abramowitz & Wright, WP, Bush More Emphatic In Backing Musharraf

November 22, 2007

Court upholds Musharraf election

11/22/07 BBC, Court upholds Musharraf election

More than half of Afghanistan 'under Taliban'

11/22/07 Sengupta, Independent, More than half of Afghanistan 'under Taliban'

Did Pakistan Ease Rule? A Little Test Says No

11/22/07 Perlez, NYT, Did Pakistan Ease Rule? A Little Test Says No

November 25, 2007

Ex-PM Sharif returns to Pakistan

11/25/07 BBC, Ex-PM Sharif returns to Pakistan

U.S. Notes Limited Progress in Afghan War

11/25/07 DeYoung, WP, U.S. Notes Limited Progress in Afghan War

November 29, 2007

Army Social Scientists Calm Afghanistan, Make Enemies at Home

11/29/07 Shachtman, Wired, Army Social Scientists Calm Afghanistan, Make Enemies at Home

November 30, 2007

Bhutto unveils manifesto pledges

11/30/07 BBC, Bhutto unveils manifesto pledges

Western 'whisperers' key to struggle

11/30/07 Buncombe, Independent, Western 'whisperers' key to struggle

December 1, 2007

Bush handed blueprint to seize Pakistan's nuclear arsenal

12/01/07 Levy & Scott-Clark, Guardian, Bush handed blueprint to seize Pakistan's nuclear arsenal

December 3, 2007

Afghan army to 'treble in size'

12/03/07 Lyon, BBC, Afghan army to 'treble in size'

December 5, 2007

Pakistan retires dissident judges

12/05/07 Al Jazeera, Pakistan retires dissident judges

December 6, 2007

Pakistan army retakes Swat towns

12/06/07 BBC, Pakistan army retakes Swat towns

December 11, 2007

Pakistan tests new cruise missile

12/11/07 BBC, Pakistan tests new cruise missile

December 12, 2007

Pentagon Critical Of NATO Allies

12/12/07 Tyson, WP, Pentagon Critical Of NATO Allies

December 14, 2007

Musharraf assumes nuclear control

12/14/07 BBC, Musharraf assumes nuclear control

December 15, 2007

Musharraf ends Pakistan emergency

12/15/07 BBC, Musharraf ends Pakistan emergency

December 16, 2007

Afghan Mission Is Reviewed as Concerns Rise

12/16/07 Shanker & Myers, NYT, Afghan Mission Is Reviewed as Concerns Rise

December 17, 2007

Bush Faces Pressure to Shift War Priorities

12/17/07 Abramowitz & Baker, WP, Bush Faces Pressure to Shift War Priorities

December 24, 2007

Pakistan government under attack

12/24/07 Al Jazeera, Pakistan government under attack

US aid 'diverted' in Pakistan

12/24/07 BBC, US aid 'diverted' in Pakistan

Blowback, Pakistan-style

12/24/07 LeVine, Al Jazeera, Blowback, Pakistan-style

December 26, 2007

MI6 agents held talks with Taliban: report

12/26/07 AFP, MI6 agents held talks with Taliban: report

December 27, 2007

Bhutto assassination upends Bush strategy in South Asia

12/27/07 Landay, McClatchy, Bhutto assassination upends Bush strategy in South Asia

Markets wary after Bhutto killing

12/27/07 BBC, Markets wary after Bhutto killing

Pakistan's Bhutto and At Least 20 Others, Killed In Attack

12/27/07 AP, Pakistan's Bhutto and At Least 20 Others, Killed In Attack

Obituary: Benazir Bhutto

12/27/07 BBC, Obituary: Benazir Bhutto

Severe blow to hope for stability

12/27/07 Reynolds, BBC, Severe blow to hope for stability

Benazir Bhutto killed in attack

12/27/07 BBC, Benazir Bhutto killed in attack

Benazir Bhutto assassinated

12/27/07 CNN, Benazir Bhutto assassinated

Bush condemns 'cowardly' attack on Bhutto

12/27/07 CNN, Bush condemns 'cowardly' attack on Bhutto

Bhutto's death heightens concern for Pakistan's democracy

12/27/07 CNN, Bhutto's death heightens concern for Pakistan's democracy

Benazir Bhutto's life a sweeping epic of blood and controversy

12/27/07 Independent, Benazir Bhutto's life a sweeping epic of blood and controversy

Key events in the life of Benazir Bhutto

12/27/07 Guardian, Key events in the life of Benazir Bhutto

Who killed Benazir Bhutto? The main suspects

12/27/07 Page, Times Online, Who killed Benazir Bhutto? The main suspects

Wars Cost $15 Billion a Month, GOP Senator Says

12/27/07 Pincus, WP, Wars Cost $15 Billion a Month, GOP Senator Says

Pakistan's Missing Are Doubly Lost

12/27/07 Wallace, LAT, Pakistan's Missing Are Doubly Lost

December 28, 2007

The vacuum left by Bhutto's death

12/28/07 BBC, The vacuum left by Bhutto's death

Bhutto buried in ancestral village

12/28/07 Al Jazeera, Bhutto buried in ancestral village

Officials: Al Qaeda claims responsibility for Bhutto killing

12/28/07 CNN, Officials: Al Qaeda claims responsibility for Bhutto killing

After Bhutto

12/28/07 Burke, Guardian, After Bhutto video

A tragedy born of military despotism and anarchy

12/28/07 Ali, Guardian, A tragedy born of military despotism and anarchy

Musharraf's Political Future Appears Troubled

12/28/07 Rohde, NYT, Musharraf's Political Future Appears Troubled

Salvaging U.S. Diplomacy Amid Division

12/28/07 Cooper & Myers, NYT, Salvaging U.S. Diplomacy Amid Division

U.S. Brokered Bhutto's Return to Pakistan

12/28/07 Wright & Kessler, WP, U.S. Brokered Bhutto's Return to Pakistan

Pakistan government skips autopsy, shifts story on how Bhutto died

12/28/07 Shah & Strobel, McClatchy, Pakistan government skips autopsy, shifts story on how Bhutto died

December 29, 2007

Fighters deny Bhutto killing link

12/29/07 Al Jazeera, Fighters deny Bhutto killing link

Angry protests continue in Pakistan

12/29/07 Al Jazeera, Angry protests continue in Pakistan

Bhutto aide suggests cover-up

12/29/07 CNN, Bhutto aide suggests cover-up

Musharraf cracks down on rioters

12/29/07 BBC, Musharraf cracks down on rioters

December 30, 2007

Bhutto's son named as successor

12/20/07 BBC, Bhutto's son named as successor

Pakistan 'likely' to delay vote

12/30/07 BBC, Pakistan 'likely' to delay vote

December 31, 2007

Bhutto Report: Musharraf Planned to Fix Elections

12/31/07 Shah, McClatchy, Bhutto Report: Musharraf Planned to Fix Elections

January 1, 2008

Ministry backtracks on Bhutto sunroof claims

1/01/08 CNN, Ministry backtracks on Bhutto sunroof claims

State Department denies it ignored danger to Bhutto

1/01/07 CNN, State Department denies it ignored danger to Bhutto

Bhutto had 'proof' of plan to rig election

01/01/08 Shah & Buncombe, Independent, Bhutto had 'proof' of plan to rig election

Bhutto Spouse, Divisive Figure, Asserts Himself

1/01/08 Gall, NYT, Bhutto Spouse, Divisive Figure, Asserts Himself

The Benazir Bhutto dossier: 'secret service was diverting US aid for fighting militants to rig the elections'

1/01/08 Page, Times Online, The Benazir Bhutto dossier: 'secret service was diverting US aid for fighting militants to rig the elections'

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