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Upstate NY mayor bids to hold 9/11 terror trial

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=68050583&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The mayor of a small upstate New York city says his community would be the perfect site for the Sept. 11 terrorist trial, if officials decide to move it out of Manhattan.

Audit reveals slow progress in US aid to Pakistan

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=68050551&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A $46 million dollar American development program in Pakistan's tribal regions has made little progress since it began in 2008, according to a government audit that shows the challenges facing Washington as it prepares to boost aid there to blunt the appeal of al-Qaida and the Taliban.

Official: Terror case may happen outside Manhattan

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=68050541&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Facing growing opposition to its plans to hold the Sept. 11 terrorist trial in New York City, the Obama administration is considering moving the proceedings elsewhere.

UN nuclear chief hopes for Iran agreement

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=68049633&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The U.N. nuclear agency's new chief said Friday he hopes agreement will be reached with Iran on an international proposal to export most of the material it would need to make nuclear weapons.

Clinton says it is up to Russia to cooperate

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=68049343&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday challenged Russia to cooperate with the Obama administration and with NATO to ensure European security against new threats such as terrorism, cyber attacks or natural disasters.

Canada’s top court won’t force detainee’s return

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=68049277&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Canada's Supreme Court ruled Friday that it will not force the government to seek the repatriation of the youngest detainee held by the U.S. at Guantanamo Bay.

Heavy fighting in Somali capital kills 15

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=68049276&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Islamist insurgents launched multiple attacks on government bases and African Union peacekeeping troops Friday and at least 15 people, including women and children, were killed in the heaviest fighting seen in Somalia's capital in months.

Russia offers to help NATO, but not for free

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=68046670&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Russia is willing to help NATO in Afghanistan, but not for free, the Russian envoy to the alliance said Friday.

Secrecy of US drone strikes in Pakistan criticized

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=68045685&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Criticism is mounting over Washington's refusal to say anything about missile strikes against Taliban and al-Qaida fighters in Pakistan's northwest, prompting even supporters to argue the U.S. needs to be more open to counter militant allegations that only innocent civilians are dying.

New China-Tibet talks show slight policy shift

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=68045054&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK New talks with the Dalai Lama's envoys are highlighting subtle shifts in China's approach to its restive, riot-scarred western regions of Tibet and Xinjiang.