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Friday 27th November

Pakistan PM warns Obama on Afghan escalation

Oliver Scanlan, 27 November 2009
The prime minister of Pakistan has warned the Obama administration against increasing troop levels in Afghanistan. The IAEA has levelled unprecedented criticism against Iran and its nuclear ambitions. The Indian defence minister has voiced concern over increasingly close ties between Beijing and Islamabad. All this and more, in today’s security update…
Tuesday 3rd November

China to 'strike hard' in Xinjiang

Geraint Rees, 3 November 2009
China launches crackdown in Xinjiang region. Iran urged to accept nuclear proposals. Karadzic attends trial for first time. Fiji lashes out at Australia and New Zealand. All this and more in today's update.
Wednesday 21st October

Afghanistan prepares for electoral run-off in November

Rukeyya Khan, 21 October 2009
Afghanistan prepares ahead of expected run-off vote in November. Israel seeks to change international rules of war. The US Congress approves Guantanamo bill. Uighur detainees missing in China’s Xinjiang region according to Human Rights Watch. All this and more in today’s security update.
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