http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=55896368&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK An Afghan going to the polls in the Aug. 20 presidential election will not see an American or NATO soldier — if all goes according to plan.
Archives for July, 2009
Police: 29 killed in bombings near Baghdad mosques
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=55896268&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Bombs exploded near five Shiite mosques in Baghdad, killing at least 29 people, in an apparent coordinated attack that targeted worshippers leaving Friday prayers, Iraqi police and hospital officials said.
Probe of Ukrainian reporter’s killing questioned
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=55894168&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The lawyer for the family of a slain Ukrainian journalist said Friday she doubts the arrest of a key suspect will help police track down those responsible for the crime.
Cuba suspends plans for Communist Party congress
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=55892147&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Cuba on Friday suspended plans for a Communist Party congress and lowered its 2009 economic growth projection to 1.7 percent — nearly a full percentage point — as the island's economy struggles through a "very serious" crisis.
UN: Civilian deaths up 24 percent in Afghanistan
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=55891427&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The United Nations said Friday the number of civilians killed in conflict in Afghanistan has jumped 24 percent so far this year, with bombings by insurgent and airstrikes by international forces the biggest single killers.
Police: 28 killed in bombings near Baghdad mosques
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=55889401&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Bombs exploded near five Shiite mosques in Baghdad, killing at least 28 people, in an apparent coordinated attack that targeted worshippers leaving Friday prayers, Iraqi police and hospital officials said.
Iraqi police: 24 killed in Baghdad bombings
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=55885598&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Multiple bombs have exploded near three Shiite mosques in Baghdad as worshippers were leaving Friday prayers, killing at least 24 and wounding dozens more, Iraqi police officials said.
NKorea holds onto seized SKorean fishermen
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=55883637&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK North Korea's military said Friday that four South Korean fishermen seized a day earlier after their boat strayed into North Korean waters remained under investigation, South Korean officials said.
Iran blames foreign countries for protester deaths
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=55882312&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The Iranian foreign minister is blaming foreign countries for the deaths of opposition supporters in Iran's post-election turmoil.
Another China activist charged with subversion
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=55878227&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A Chinese activist who questioned why so many schoolchildren died in 2008's massive earthquake has been charged with subversion and will stand trial in mid-August, his lawyer said Friday.