Rawalpindi

Tuesday 8th December

Coordinated bombings ravage heart of Baghdad

Dries Belet, 8 December 2009

Multiple explosions kill over 100 people in Baghdad. Gates to put pressure on Karzai in Kabul. US envoy commences talks with North Korea. Deadly attacks strike Pakistani cities. All this and more in today’s update.

Friday 4th December

NATO allies join US Afghan surge

Oliver Scanlan, 4 December 2009

Allied countries inside and outside NATO have committed an additional 7,000 troops to Afghanistan. A bloody suicide attack has left at least 37 dead in Pakistan. The Islamic militant group al-Shabab has denied involvement in Thursday’s bomb attack in Somalia, accusing the Somali government instead. All this and more, in today’s security briefing.

Monday 2nd November

Sullied victory for Karzai after rival quits presidential race

Maddy Fry, 2 November 2009

Afghan President Hamid Karzai wins tarnished election. US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton sparks criticism for praise of Israeli concessions. Suicide bombing kills dozens in Rawalpindi. South Sudan leader calls for independence. UN chides Congolese army for civilian massacres. All this and more in today's update