World Politics Review Media Roundup: 11 Jul 2011

Media Roundup: 11 Jul 2011

U.S. Suspends Some Aid to Pakistani Military

By: Brian Bennett | Los Angeles Times

The Obama administration's decision to withhold $800 million signals more strain on relations since U.S. commandos killed Osama bin Laden in a May raid in Pakistan.

Popularity Of Drones Takes Off For Many Countries

By: Jackie Northam | NPR

As the U.S. begins withdrawing ground troops from Afghanistan and Iraq, it is increasingly depending on unmanned aerial vehicles to track and kill suspected terrorists and other enemies. That has pushed production of the weaponized drones to new levels.

Rebels Must Talk to Gaddafi's Government: France

By: Lamine Chikhi | Reuters

France's defense minister said it was time for Libya's rebels to negotiate with Muammar Gaddafi's government, signaling growing impatience with progress in the conflict.

More News

• China Says U.S. Spends Too Much Money on Military
  By: ALEXA OLESEN | The Associated Press
  
• After Mass Arrests, Authorities Shrug Off Rare Malaysia Protests
  By: Kristen Chick | The Christian Science Monitor
  
• Côte d'Ivoire's Recovery: Back in Business
  The Economist
  
• Tensions Rise Along Afghan-Pakistan Border
  By: Karin Brulliard and Joshua Partlow | The Washington Post
  
• Migrate, Revolt or Die: A Somali's Only Choices
  By: Tony Guida | CBS
  
• China Boosts Lead in Global Exports
  By: ALEX FRANGOS | The Wall Street Journal
  
• 'Flytilla' Debacle Another PR Nightmare For Israel
  By: Mel Frykberg | Inter Press Service
  
• Envoy Meets With Leader of Yemen on Accord
  By: DAVID E. SANGER | The New York Times
  
• U.S. Opens Kurdistan Consulate as Marriott Announces Hotel
  By: Roy Gutman | McClatchy Newspapers
  
• In Iraq, Mosul Faces Uncertain Future
  By: Tim Craig | The Washington Post
  
• Turkey's Kurdish Security Problems Require Political Solution
  By: Francesco F. Milan | World Politics Review
  
• Sudan's Bashir Warns About Disputed Abyei Region: Report
  By: Karolina Tagaris | Reuters
  
• Uganda Charges Rebel Commander in War Crimes Trial
  By: Tony Karumba | Agence France-Presse
  
• Spain Reshuffles Cabinet
  By: DAVID ROMAN AND SANTIAGO PEREZ | The Wall Street Journal
  
• Offering Slow, Small Changes, Morocco's King Stays in Power
  By: NADIM AUDI | The New York Times
  
• Zimbabwe Police Arrest, Then Release, Top Leaders
  By: Scott Baldauf | The Christian Science Monitor
  
• Cyprus Naval Base Blast Kills 12
  BBC