Small Wars Journal

1 May SWJ Roundup

Sun, 05/01/2011 - 2:52am
Afghanistan

Taliban Say Offensive Will Begin Sunday - New York Times

Taliban Declare Spring Offensive - BBC News

Afghan Taliban: Spring Offensive Starts Now - Associated Press

Afghan Taliban Declare Start to Spring Offensive - Reuters

Taliban Warns Civilians to Stay Clear of Targets - Los Angeles Times

U.N.: All Parties Must Protect Afghans in Spring Offensive - VOA

Pakistan

Islamic Banking a Fast-growing Trend in Pakistan - Washington Post

Pakistani Police Foil Attempt to Burn Church - Associated Press

Will Pakistan Erupt Like Egypt? - Washington Post opinion

Syria

Syrian Army Sends Reinforcements to Daraa - Voice of America

Forces Seize Mosque That Was Uprising's Symbol - New York Times

Syrian Military Overwhelms Town - Washington Post

'Six Killed' in Deraa as Troops Seize Key Mosque - BBC News

Syrian Troops Kill 4 at Mosque in Restive City - Associated Press

Syria Arrests Women, Opposition Figures-Rights Groups - Reuters

Businessman Becomes Magnet for Anger and Dissent - New York Times

Libya / Operation Odyssey Dawn

Libya: Gadhafi Survives NATO Airstirke - Voice of America

Attack Said to Kill Son but Not Qaddafi - New York Times

Gaddafi's Youngest Son, 3 Grandchildren Killed - Washington Post

NATO Strike Kills Kadafi Son - Los Angeles Times

NATO Strike 'Kills Gaddafi's Son' - BBC News

NATO Strike Kills Gadhafi's Son But Leader Escapes - Associated Press

NATO Says Air Strikes Not Targeting Gaddafi - Reuters

Frontline Turns Quiet as Rebels Regroup - Washington Post

NATO Dismisses Gaddafi's Offer of Truce and Talks - Reuters

Libyan Rebels Reject Gaddafi Ceasefire Offer - Reuters

New Predator Role Fits Diplomatic, Military Bill - Associated Press

My Libya, Your Libya, Our Libya - New York Times opinion

Yemen

Opposition Says President Refused to Sign Transition Agreement - VOA

Doubts Over Deal as Saleh Fails to Sign - BBC News

Ruler Backs Away From Agreement to Step Down - Associated Press

Egypt

Mubarak Could Face Death Penalty - Washington Post

Muslim Brotherhood Sets Up New Party - BBC News

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Eyes Big Political Role - Associated Press

Muslim Brotherhood Contests Half of Parliament Seats - Reuters

Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing to Open Permanently - BBC News

Iraq

Deadly Month for U.S. in Iraq - Washington Post

Suicide Bomber Kills 8 at Iraqi Market - New York Times

Suicide Bomber Kills 8 and Wounds 19 in Northern Iraq - Reuters

U.S. Military: American Soldier Dies in Iraq - Associated Press

Lawmakers Approve $400M Payment to Americans - Associated Press

Iran

Ahmadinejad Absence Prompts Debate - BBC News

Government Frozen by Simmering Feuds at Top - Associated Press

Bahrain

Bahrain Group Calls for Boycott of Iranian Goods - Associated Press

Israel / Palestinians

Israel Suspends Tax Transfer to Palestinians - Reuters

Middle East / North Africa Unrest

Latest Developments in Arab World's Unrest - Associated Press

U.S. Department of Defense

Pentagon Releases Money for Virginia Class Submarine - Daily Press

Exclusive Combat Award for Marjah Marine - Marine Corps Times

United States

Hometown Defends 'Three Cups of Tea' Author - Los Angeles Times

FBI Director Search: Seeking a Shared Philosophy - New York Times

1 Year After Times Square Scare, Concerns Endure - Associated Press

World

10 Nations Urge New Push for Non-Proliferation - Associated Press

Africa

Nigeria's Ruling Party Wins in Riot-Hit States - Reuters

Separating Free Speech From Hate in South Africa - New York Times

Call for Talks Over Uganda Arrest - BBC News

Uganda's Museveni Vows to Defeat Protests - Reuters

Protesters Demand President's Ouster in Burkina Faso - New York Times

U.S. Senator Makes Rare Visit to Somalia - Associated Press

Americas

Mexico: Police Discover Arsenal in Ciudad Juarez - Asociated Press

El Salvador Court Disbands 2 Political Parties - Associated Press

Asia Pacific

Japan's Prime Minister Defends Handling of Crisis - New York Times

Criticism Up on Japan PM's Handling of Nuke Crisis - Associated Press

U.S. 'Not Withholding Food Aid from North Korea' - BBC News

Thai Militants Kill 2 in Twin Bomb Attacks - Associated Press

Bombs Kill Two Rangers in Thailand's Restive South - Reuters

Europe

Germany Says Al-Qaida Suspects Were Planning Bombing - VOA

German Plot 'Ordered by Al-Qaeda' - BBC News

German Terrorism Arrests Disrupt Qaeda Inquiry - New York Times

Germany Says Al Qaeda Suspects Planned Bomb Attack - Reuters

South Asia

Chopper Carrying Top Indian State Official Missing - Associated Press