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A senior U.S. military official and Afghan officials say the body of Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jarod Newlove was found by villagers Wednesday. His colleague, Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin McNeley, was found Sunday. The two went missing in a dangerous part of eastern Afghanistan on Friday. Secret Jails Used To Enforce China's 'Hidden Rules'
On the surface, they appear to be simply farmyards, hotels or guesthouses run by provincial governments. In fact, they are part of a network of extrajudicial detention centers known as "black jails," where local governments hold people who come to Beijing to complain about abuses. U.S. Steps Up Pressure On Iraq Stalemate
It's been nearly five months since Iraq's the general elections, but the country's politicians have been unable to agree on much of anything, including who will be the next prime minister. Iraqi officials say the Obama administration is stepping up pressure to end the stalemate.
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Middle East Egyptian Trial Sheds Light On Police Brutality
Two Egyptian policemen charged with brutality in the death of a young Alexandria man went on trial Tuesday, in a case that activists hope will shed light on rampant police abuses in the country. Israeli Chopper Crash Reportedly Kills 7 People
The Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion slammed into a mountain in central Romania during a military aviation exercise. Officials said none of the seven soldiers aboard -- one Romanian and six Israelis -- appears to have survived. EU Formally Adopts New Sanctions Against Iran
The package of sanctions targeting the country's foreign trade, banking and energy sectors will come into force in the next few weeks. The move was agreed to in principle by EU leaders in June.
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It's been nearly five months since Iraq's the general elections, but the country's politicians have been unable to agree on much of anything, including who will be the next prime minister. Iraqi officials say the Obama administration is stepping up pressure to end the stalemate. Iraq, Afghanistan News Examined
The Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction says the U.S. government can't account for $8.7 billion in reconstruction funds for Iraq. Also, Gen. James Mattis, in his confirmation hearing, told senators that if confirmed as chief of U.S. Central Command he will immediately focus on the Afghan fight. House OKs $33B For Troop Surge In Afghanistan
The House voted 308-114 to pass the bill despite leaked documents that portray a military effort struggling between 2004 and 2009 against a strengthening insurgency. Other non-war provisions brought the total bill to nearly $59 billion. Europe
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