http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=48909597&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Iraq is falling fall far behind schedule in creating a system to maintain its own military equipment, costing American taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars to fill in the gaps, according to a new U.S. audit.
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Iraqis display photo of alleged al-Qaida leader
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=48906372&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The Iraqi government presented the first image of the alleged leader of an al-Qaida front group Tuesday in a bid to prove the right suspect was in custody despite skepticism that he even exists.
Congress looks to bolster Iran sanctions
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=48904151&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Congress is taking up a bipartisan proposal which would give the Obama administration more leverage over Iran by toughening economic sanctions on foreign oil and shipping firms that aid Tehran.
Pakistani jets pound militants close to capital
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=48904006&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Pakistani jets and attack helicopters struck Taliban positions in mountains close to the capital Tuesday as part of a widening offensive against militants spreading out from the lawless region along the border with Afghanistan, the military said.
Former Ecuador coup leader back in spotlight
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=48903958&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK
Iran denies jailed US journalist on hunger strike
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=48894221&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK An Iranian judiciary official denied that an American journalist jailed in Iran for allegedly spying for the U.S. is on a hunger strike and said Tuesday that she is in "good condition."
3 men acquitted of helping 2005 London bombers
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=48891658&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Three men charged in London's 2005 suicide bombings — Britain's deadliest attack since World War II — were acquitted of the most serious offenses against them Tuesday in the latest terrorism case to frustrate prosecutors.
U.S. Congress discussing emergency aid to Pakistan
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=48891269&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1570 MIKEBREAK
Shelling reported in Sri Lankan war zone
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=48880809&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Government forces fired barrages of artillery into the northern war zone Tuesday, killing at least 11 civilians, a day after it pledged to stop such attacks because of the risk to innocent lives, a rebel-linked Web site and a local doctor said.
Israeli President Peres to meet Obama next week
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=48880778&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Israel's ceremonial president, Shimon Peres, meets next week with President Barack Obama, before the American leader sees Israel's new prime minister.