Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 27, 2010 (Evening Edition)

KHOST ZONE - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Romero provides security around a landing zone in Khost province, Afghanistan, July 25, 2010. Members of the Khost Provincial Reconstruction Team flew to the Spera district to attend a meeting with the Khost provincial governor, district government officials and tribal elders. Romero is a Khost team corpsman. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julianne M. Showalter

US Braces For Blowback Over Afghan War Disclosures -- Yahoo News/AP

WASHINGTON – Operatives inside Afghanistan and Pakistan who have worked for the U.S. against the Taliban or al-Qaida may be at risk following the disclosure of thousands of once-secret U.S. military documents, former and current officials said.

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MIDDLE EAST

Border security troubles Iran.

Sanctions-hit Iran defiant but 'ready' for nuclear talks.

Audit: US can't account for $8.7B in Iraqi funds.

Iraq postpones meeting of Parliament again.

Gaza is a prison camp, says U.K. PM David Cameron.

Iran's opposition leader warns rulers could topple.

Ahmadinejad says expects U.S. to attack MidEast soon.

ASIA

Burma's Than Shwe welcomed in Delhi.

Afghan army struggles with ethnic divisions.

Donors to give Kyrgyzstan $1.1 billion in aid.

NATO disputes Karzai's claim its rocket killed 52 civilians.

Missing U.S. sailor's remains found in Afghanistan.

South Korea keeps wary eye on North Korea during war games.

Khmer Rouge prison chief to appeal conviction.

Thailand election traces red shirt, yellow shirt fault line.

AFRICA

Nigerian lower house approves January poll.

Somalia dominates AU summit.

Somali Puntland forces attack al-Qaida-linked militia.

11 Somali pirates get decade in Seychelles prison.

EUROPE

Russian spies return home to Putin's fanfare, new jobs.

Croatia completes two-thirds of EU accession talks.

Serbia lawmakers pass resolution on Kosovo.

EU speeds Iceland entry bid as domestic qualms mount.

US officials warned Scotland over al-Megrahi.

Russian spy reaches Czech generals' offices: report.

Blame game as German Love Parade death toll rises.

AMERICAS

Mexico justice means catch and release.

Ex-Fugee mulling Haiti politics.

The Cartel corridor.

From 'static kill' to 'bottom kill’: next steps in Gulf oil spill.

Prison chief allegedly sent inmates to conduct Mexico birthday party massacre.

Fidel makes latest appearance as Cuba says no rush on reform.

Mexican drug cartels bring violence with them in move to Central America.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Guantanamo detainees still waiting for day in court.

Prime Minister: France is at war against al-Qaida.

The threat from East Africa. (a commentary)

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

TSX urged to do more to prevent conflicts of interest.

BP oil spill: Clean-Up crews can't find crude in the Gulf.

New BP chief: Priority is plugging well for good.

Google eyes more government deals for online apps.

Lockheed posts profit.