Summary: In this week's episode: 1. Syria (Diplomacy) - Russia says not in talks on Assad's exit 2. Syria (Propaganda 8 Opinion) - Syrian journalists stage sit-ins in denunciation of Arab League's decision on stopping broadcast of Syrian channels 3. Russia, China, SCO - Putin says to push military ties with China 4. Pakistan (US-Pak Relations) - Panetta: Drone campaign will continue in Pakistan 5. Pakistan (Balochistan) - Foreign involvement in Balochistan govt's inefficiency: JI 6. Iran - Putin, Ahmadinejad to meet in Beijing 7. Iraq - CIA prepares Iraq pullback 8. Afghanistan - Afghanistan suffers day of bloodshed at hands of NATO and Taliban 9. Bahrain - Bahrain to seek closure of Shia opposition party 10. Libya - Libyan authorities take back Tripoli airport from militia 11. Putin 8 Anti-Putin Propaganda - Putin, EU leaders to hold talks in St. Petersburg 12. Central Asia Oil 8 Gas - All-out help: Iran offers Pakistan to finance entire gas pipeline 13. Wisconsin Tragedy - Wisconsin recall election hangover 14. Under the Radar - US republicans seek funding curbs for market regulators
