March 19th Morning Readbook

CIA: Al Qaeda Leaders on the Run




Pakistan Tribes Plan Anti-Taliban Strategy at Biggest Gathering
Pakistan’s tribal leaders will discuss a strategy tomorrow to end support for militants, their biggest gathering since the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001 and removed the Taliban from power.


Marjah wrested from the Taliban, but residents say militants remain potent force
In the capital of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Taliban roam the streets freely. Barely a mile (a kilometer) outside Lashkar Gah, they wield more control than the government, according to residents.


Al Maliki Coalition slightly ahead in Iraq
State of Law Coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki is slightly ahead of other coalitions, according to preliminary results of Iraqi Parliamentary elections.


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