'Taliban to Germany: Leave Afghanistan or lose Oktoberfest' (CSM)
"[Ahead of Sunday's elections]...The threats, while perhaps farfetched, follow a series of warnings from the Taliban and Al Qaeda and underscores a concerted effort by the insurgents to weaken Germany’s resolve for the fight in Afghanistan." [full]
(As Iggy tables a no-confidence motion in Parliament - 'Liberals to table motion today to topple government; vote could be Thursday' - will Canadians soon read... 'Taliban to Canada: Leave Afghanistan or lose the coming NHL season'...?)