| The Long Road to a Government Now that the recount is complete and the election results are confirmed, it’s time for Iraqi leaders to form a new government that represents all their citizens. nytimes.com |
A Year at War, Chronicling Soldiers' Deployment in the Afghan Surge Jim Dao opens a series of articles, chronicling the the First Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment of the 10th Mountain Division's part in the surge in northern Afghanistan and the impact of war on individual soldiers and their families back home. feeds.nytimes.com |
In Indonesia, Many Eyes Follow Money for Hajj Millions are on a government waiting list to go to Mecca, but groups say that officials and politicians misuse their deposits. nytimes.com |
States of Conflict: An Update A statistical progress report on the conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan. nytimes.com |
Hero's welcome for Iranian leader IRANIAN President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad received a hero's welcome overnight on his first official visit to Lebanon where he hailed the country's resistance against Israeli "aggression". news.com.au |