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    Pakistanis Angry over Timing of US Visit

    The US has increased attacks by Predator drones against al Qaeda targets in western Pakistan. Meantime, two high-level American diplomats are in the country. Their visit has led to flag burnings in three cities and newspaper editorials accusing the US officials of "indecent haste" and "meddling."

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The US has increased attacks by Predator drones against al Qaeda targets in western Pakistan. Meantime, two high-level American diplomats are in the country. Their visit has led to flag burnings in three cities and newspaper editorials accusing the US officials of "indecent haste" and "meddling." Graham Usher is a freelance journalist based in Pakistan.

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    The Battle for Basra and the Race for the White House
    1. 1:37Pakistanis Angry over Timing of US VisitYou’re reading this
    2. 7:39The Battle for Basra and the Race for the White House
    3. 42:17Robert Mugabe and the Ruin of Zimbabwe
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