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Near East South Asia

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    The Washington Post
    As Obama takes up Mideast peacemaking, shooting underscores challenges 
    Direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders to begin 
    Offshore gas discoveries in Israel prompt squabbling over royalties 
    Israel agrees to participate in U.N.-led probe of raid on Gaza-bound aid ship 
    Pressure mounts for Mideast talks as Israel's settlement freeze nears end 
    Q&A with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak 
    Israeli defense chief offers warnings on Iran and Lebanon 
    McCain: Israel not planning strike on Iranian nuclear facilities 
    Israeli Ambassador Oren denies statement of 'rift' with U.S., despite reports 
    Israeli President Shimon Peres: U.S. and other powers must engage Hamas on peace 
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    The New York Times
    Iraqi Military Adjusts to U.S. Support, Minus Combat Troops 
    Mideast Experts Fear Peace Talks Are Too Ambitious 
    Attackers Strike Home of Iranian Opposition Leader 
    World Briefing | Middle East: Gaza: Militant Groups Promise More Attacks 
    Martyrs in the Valley of Peace 
    I.H.T. Special Report: Business of Green: Multiplying the Yield of an Oasis 
    Wiesenthal Worked for Israeli Spy Agency, Book Alleges 
    Netanyahu and Abbas to Begin Direct Mideast Peace Talks 
    United States 88, Iran 51: Opponents for a Game, but No Rivalry Here 
    When Turkey Plays, Dancers Are Absent 
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    BBC
    Israeli novelist on Middle East conflict 
    Egypt spy chief poster campaign 
    Raising the stakes 
    Bid for Mid-East peace to begin 
    Obama demands Mid-East progress 
    Obama condemns W Bank 'slaughter' 
    On the cards 
    Netherlands frees Yemeni suspects 
    Attack overshadows Mid-East talks 
    Handover marks 'new chapter' for Iraq 
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    U.S. Department of State
    Remarks by Secretary Clinton, Palestinian and Israeli Leaders 
    Clinton Opens Direct Mideast Peace Talks 
    From a Bruising Sport, a Friendship of Champions 
    Remarks by President Obama, Four Mideast Leaders 
    Obama Welcomes Netanyahu, Abbas to the White House 
    Remarks by President Obama After Meetings on Mideast Peace Talks 
    Vice President Biden at Change of Command Ceremony in Iraq 
    Secretary Clinton on Libya’s National Day 
    Remarks by Obama and Netanyahu After Their Meeting 
    Summary of Obama’s Meeting with President Mubarak of Egypt 
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    Al-Jazeera
    Japan approves new Iran sanctions 
    Manila begins hostage crisis probe 
    Dozens killed in Mexico shootout 
    Karzai slams Nato civilian killings 
    Deaths in new Russia wildfires 
    Pakistani cricket trio suspended 
    'Pakistan Taliban has no support' 
    Hurricane threatens US east coast 
    UN: Blackberry worries legitimate 
    Universe is self-created: Hawking 
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    Military Education Research Library Network (MERLN)
    Conclusion of Combat Operations in Iraq - President Obama's Address to the Nation 
    Near East and North Africa: White House Briefings on Middle East Peace Talks and Remarks by President Obama with Key Regional Leaders 
    Europe and Eurasia: New CRS Reports on Turkey's Identity and the European Union's Response to the Financial Crisis 
    Central Asia: ICG Report on Violence in Kyrgyzstan, Heritage Foundation Update on the Manas Transit Center, and New China and Eurasia Forum Quarterly Issue Focusing on Environmental Security in Central Asia 
    Colombia: US Office on Colombia Analyzes Military Assistance to Colombia and the Scandal within Colombia's Intelligence Services 
    US Army Releases Operating Concept for 2016-2028 - NDU's PRISM Journal Examines Stability Operations 
    New Africa Center Report on Terrorism and Failing States; Plus Small Wars Journal Analysis on Eritrea's Alliance with al Shabaab 
    President Carter Visits North Korea to Encourage Release of U.S. Citizen - State Dept Reaction and Analysis 
    Africa: New Analysis on Governance in Burundi, Plus Strategic Insights Article on Africa's Proxy Wars 
    Afghanistan: DOD Briefing Re NATO's Training Mission for the Afghan National Security Forces, and USIP Reports on Changes to Afghanistan's Mining Sector and Justice System 
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    United States Central Command
    Last American combat brigade leaves Iraq 
    Marines, Afghan Army combat IEDs in Trek Nawa 
    Insurgent rocket attack kills 3 children 
    Mattis assumes command of CENTCOM 
    Gen. Petraeus sends Ramadan greetings to people of Afghanistan 
    Gen. Petraeus sends Ramadan greetings to people of Afghanistan 
    Petraeus praises Afghans for reaching defense goals ahead of schedule 
    Petraeus praises Afghans for reaching defense goals ahead of schedule 
    ISAF continues efforts to reduce civilian casualties 
    ISAF continues efforts to reduce civilian casualties 
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