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Back To Afghanistan

September 30, 2010 • A year after the country’s presidential elections and amid a new U.S. military strategy to subdue the Taliban, NPR Morning Edition host Renee Montagne travels across Afghanistan to gauge the progress of the war and the prospects of its people.

A Look At Fraying Relations Between U.S., Pakistan

September 30, 2010 • NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Marvin Weinbaum, a scholar-in-residence at the Middle East Institute in Washington and former Pakistan analyst at the State Department, about the fraying relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan.

Pakistan Cuts NATO Supply Line After Chopper Strike

September 30, 2010 • Pakistan blocked a key supply route for NATO forces in Afghanistan on Thursday, stranding dozens of fuel tankers and other trucks in the Khyber Pass. The Pakistani move came after NATO attack helicopters fired on targets inside Pakistan. Pakistan said the attack left three of its frontier guards dead.

Bin Laden Told Partners To Plan Mumbai-Like Attacks

A policeman signals Thursday that a road in central London is closed after a suspect vehicle was abandoned near Downing Street. A terrorist plot to launch Mumbai-style attacks on Britain and other European countries has been intercepted by intelligence agencies. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images hide caption

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Bin Laden Told Partners To Plan Mumbai-Like Attacks

September 30, 2010 • Intelligence officials tell NPR that the al-Qaida leader was involved in the foiled plot to launch attacks in European cities, similar in style to a 2008 attack in Mumbai, India. Officials assume that the U.S. may have been a target, too.

Pakistan Closes Border Crossing In Protest Of Cross Border Strikes

Afghanistan-bound NATO trucks are parked at a roadside as authorities blocked NATO supply line to Afghanistan near Pak-Afghan border on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. Qazi Rauf/AP hide caption

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Pakistan Closes Border Crossing In Protest Of Cross Border Strikes

September 30, 2010 • Pakistan closes one border crossing to protest US strike within Pakistan. Officials claim three Pakistani border guards were killed this morning by NATO forces.

Unrest In Ecuador: Protesting Security Forces Seize Airport

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Unrest In Ecuador: Protesting Security Forces Seize Airport

September 30, 2010 • Protesting police and soldiers in Ecuador have seized bases and the airport, and blocked roads into the capital. Army says it is still loyal to President.

First Official Photo Of North Korean Heir Released

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First Official Photo Of North Korean Heir Released

September 30, 2010 • The North Korean News Agency has released a photo of the heir apparent Kim Jong Un. No closeup, but it is yet another sign of the younger Kim being groomed for the leadership.

Pakistan Blocks NATO Supply Route To Afghanistan

Afghanistan-bound NATO trucks carrying supplies for NATO forces make their way through the Pakistani border town of Chaman on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. Shah Khalid/AP hide caption

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