Colombia as U S ally cited in regional affairs
A synthesis notes Colombia as the strongest U S ally in South America under President Uribe, praised for extraditing narco traffickers and fighting leftist insurgents while Congress debates new Americas free trade deals. It contrasts with Chavez’s Venezuela and cites regional diplomacy history and editorial commentary.
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South America
Colombia
United States
Hugo Chavez
Venezuela
Alvaro Uribe
Chavez
Uribe
Hemisphere
Congress
Americas
Miami Herald
Bhutto Could Be Key to Fighting Islamist Terrorism
The piece argues Benazir Bhutto, exiled Pakistani leader, could shape a transition to civilian rule with Pervez Musharraf to curb Islamist extremism. It notes Pakistan's role as al Qaida’s base, the Red Mosque crackdown, and the need for a broad civilian alliance to defeat militants.
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Radcliffe
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Benazir Bhutto
Pervez Musharraf
Bhutto
Pakistan
Osama bin Laden
al-Qaida
Musharraf
Opeem
Supreme Court
Iftikhar Chaudry
Chaudry
Najam Sethi
Lahore
Friday Times
The
Wall Street Journal
Red Mosque
Ahmed Rashid
United States
White House
Wiziristan
Rashid
U.S
Good Iraqi news stirs Democrats as al Qaida splits and tribes unite
The Times and Washington Times report gains against al Qaida in Iraq with locals, tribes, and Sunni and Shiite leaders joining forces. U S surge boosts security in Doura and Taji as civilians show warmer conduct to troops. Democrats resist victory and push withdrawal or censure plans amid partisan battles.
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Washington Times
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Russ Feingold
NBC
Tim Russert
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Reid
San Francisco
House
Nancy Pelosi
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