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  • August 2008

    • Democracy to Avenge Bhutto's Death: Zardari

      Newsweek  |  Aug 24, 08 4:00 PM CDT

      Democracy to Avenge Bhutto's Death: Zardari

      (Newser) - Democracy will avenge Benazir Bhutto's death and diminish rising extremism in Pakistan, Bhutto's widower tells Newsweek . Asif Ali Zardari, now a presidential nominee, says he cut no deal with departing president Pervez Musharraf and hopes he will stay to witness rule by the people. “Personally I would like him to be around and see us flourish,” he said. “I think that would be the revenge of Benazir Bhutto.” More »

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      Pakistan  • Pervez Musharraf  • Benazir Bhutto  • election  • Pakistan People's Party  • Asif Ali Zardari  • extremism

  • May 2008
  • September 2007

    • Al Qaeda Expands With "Corporate Takeovers"

      Los Angeles Times  |  Sep 16, 07 10:23 AM CDT

      Al Qaeda Expands With "Corporate Takeovers"

      (Newser) - Al Qaeda is expanding its size and abilities through "corporate-style takeovers" of regional extremist groups—offering arms, training, and support in return for allegiance. Analysts say this expansion represents a huge threat to the West, as the terrorist organization gains thousands of willing foot soldiers.  "They are creating franchises and buying franchises, offering expertise, networks, money," says a Brookings senior fellow. More »

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      al-Qaeda  • terrorism  • Algeria  • extremism

  • August 2007

    • Intelligence Community Doubts Iraqi Leadership

      CNN  |  Aug 23, 07 2:04 PM CDT

      Intelligence Community Doubts Iraqi Leadership

      (Newser) - A National Intelligence Estimate released today reveals that the US intelligence community doubts Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki has the ability to lead the country effectively, CNN reports. Coming one day after President Bush defended Maliki in a speech, the report by US intelligence agencies also expresses worry over a possible large-scale, coordinated offensive by insurgents in the coming weeks. More »

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      Iraq  • Iran  • Nouri al-Maliki  • insurgents  • Syria  • security  • Iraq government  • intelligence  • National Intelligence Estimate  • extremism

    • Musharraf Talks at Peace Jirga

      Associated Press  |  Aug 12, 07 11:18 AM CDT

      Musharraf Talks at Peace Jirga

      (Newser) - Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf  today pledged to fight the "particularly dark form" of extremism that afflicts his country and Afghanistan, speaking to 600 tribal leaders from the two countries at the close of a peace jirga in Kabul, the AP reports. He said the rise of militancy is preventing the two countries from reaping the benefits of globalization while the rest of the world is "forging ahead." More »

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      Pakistan  • Afghanistan  • Pervez Musharraf  • Taliban  • Hamid Karzai  • globalization  • extremism  • jirga

  • July 2007

    • Musharraf Meets with Exiled Pakistani Leader

      CNN  |  Jul 28, 07 12:36 PM CDT

      Musharraf Meets with Exiled Pakistani Leader

      (Newser) - Embattled Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf met with exiled opposition leader Benazir Bhutto yesterday in Abu Dhabi to rally support, sources tell CNN. The two leaders haven’t spoken since Musharraf seized power in 1999, but their reps have been talking for months.  Musharraf hopes to hang on to the presidency but may have to cede his duties as army chief. More »

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      Pakistan  • Pervez Musharraf  • Benazir Bhutto  • Abu Dhabi  • extremism

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