Forty-five soldiers killed in August making it the deadliest month AfghanistanAugust has been the deadliest month for U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Reports on Thursday said that this August, the U.S. lost 44 soldiers. Forty-four soldiers were also lost in July. Friday, U.S. troops experienced a loss of more, making August the deadliest month for troops in Afghanistan.Iran: More than 100 opposition leaders on trial after the controversial June 12 ElectionIn an effort to calm opponents of Iran results of the elections, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is encouraging the punishment of the opposition. Now more than 100 opposition leaders are being tried on charges that they intended to overthrow the government. The controversial June 12 elections resulted in two candidates who claim to have won. Mir Hossein Mousavi, who ran against Ahmadinejad, has stood by his claim that he is the real winner of the election. Former President Khatami has supported Mousavi. Musavi or Khatami or have been harmed or prosecuted for attempting to overthrow the government.Pakistan s' plan to combat the Taliban does not bode well for U.S. MissionThe Afghanistan Pakistani government has decided it is unable to launch a ground offensive against the Taliban. The Pakistani military plans to use air strikes and blocking main roads around South Waziristan. The United States is disappointed with this course of action planned and would rather see a more direct attack on the Taliban's growing strength. Earlier this month, the Taliban lost leader, Baitullah Mehsud, who was replaced by Hakimullah Mehsud. Since the death of Baitullah Mehsud, the group has been disrupted, but most likely be reorganized under its new leader. Pakistan's unwillingness to attack the Taliban in the soil could cause harm to the U.S. mission in Afghanistan against the Taliban insurgents.Colombian President defends U.S. Military Trying StatesWhen Colombian President Uribe called for help to deal with traffic problems drugs, the United States offered to help. The result was a military agreement between the U.S. and Colombia. Uribe has been criticized, however, people believe that the military operation was an unwise political move, since it allows the U.S. to have more freedom in Colombian military bases. Uribe defends military agreement, saying the U.S. was the only one who answered his plea for help in the fight against drugs trafficking.Zuma Calls for International Community Assistance ZimbabweThe Zimbabwe's economy is experiencing a significant drop and President South Africa, Jacob Zuma is to solicit support for the country. In addition, Zuma is to promote unity among the leadership of Zimbabwe. Since Zimbabwe's President Mugabe and Tsvangirai prime minister together, who have experienced disagreements over political appointments. Zuma encourages the government of Zimbabwe to focus on making deals with the benefactors and the removal of sanctions a priority, so damaged the country's economy can begin recovering.North Korea arms to Iran for weapons bound for Korea UAENorth intercepted Iran had been intercepted by the United Arab Emirates. This transfer of weapons is contrary to United Nations sanctions. The weapons were intercepted several weeks ago and the shipment is reported to the United States Nations.Ancient Greek Burial Site Unearthed by archaeologists 2,300 years old burial site in the Greek ruins of Egas has been discovered by archaeologists. Human bones discovered at the site is said to have been buried at this site after being transferred from a previous location, the mysterious burial. 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