Here are your top five news stories for November 9th, 2009:
Underlying Causes of Insecurity in Afghanistan from Foreign Policy in Focus
Obama has lost sight of the centre from The Financial Times
Iraq passes new election law, smoothing way for January elections from The Christian Science Monitor
Chavez Tells Venezuelans to Prepare for War from The Latin American Herald Tribune
Fort Hood tragedy rocks military as it grapples with mental health issues from The Los Angeles Times