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White House issues guidelines for 9/11 commemorations

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Obama administration’s guidelines for 9/11 commemorations stress public service and remembrance in place of freedom rallies or nationalistic pride.

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US defers $800 million of military aid to Pakistan

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American forces in Pakistan sidestep consent

Global Politics

For seven years, American officials have tried to work with Pakistan to fight al-Qaida and the Taliban. But after months of debate, the Bush administration is allowing Special Ops forces to carry out ground assaults without the prior consent of the Pakistani government. The Takeaway talks to Eric Schmitt, of The New York Times about the situation.

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