Small Wars Journal

16 September SWJ Roundup

Thu, 09/16/2010 - 4:30am
Afghanistan

U.S. Forces Advance in Taliban Green Belt Stronghold - Associated Press

Congress to Scrutinize Rules of Engagement - Marine Corps Times

Seeking Stability, Pakistani and Afghan Leaders Meet - New York Times

Election Disenfranchisement Could Harm Government Support - Washington Post

Pakistani Printers Make Fake Afghan Voting Cards - Associated Press

Anti-U.S. Protest Turns Violent in Afghanistan - Voice of America

Dozens Injured in Anti-American Protests in Kabul - New York Times

Protest over Canceled Koran Burning in U.S. Turns Violent - Washington Post

Dozens Injured in Kabul Protest over Koran-burning Threat - Los Angeles Times

Protests Raise Security Stakes Before Afghan Poll - Reuters

What's Inside a Taliban Gun Locker? - New York Times

Pakistan

Pakistan's Musharraf Attempts Political Comeback - Voice of America

Holbrooke: Pakistan Needs Civilian Rule - BBC News

Al-Qaida No. 2 Criticizes Pakistan's Relief Effort - Associated Press

Floodwaters Give New Life to Pakistani Class Dispute - New York Times

Iraq

Iraqi-U.S. Raid Near Falluja Leaves 7 Dead - New York Times

At Least 6 Iraqis Killed in Joint U.S.-Iraqi Raid - Washington Post

Firefight Involving U.S.-Iraq Forces Leaves 6 Dead - Associated Press

Iraqi Soldiers Killed By Bomb; U.S.-Iraq Raid Kills 7 - Reuters

Roadside Bomb Kills Iraq Soldiers - BBC News

Advise-and-Assist Brigade Battle Moves to Conference Room - Stars and Stripes

Iran

New Western Concerns Over Iran's Nuclear Program - Associated Press

West Hits Out At Iran Over Ban on Atom Inspectors - Reuters

U.S. Accuses Iran of Intimidating Nuclear Inspectors - Associated Press

Ahmadinejad Rebukes Threat of New Iran Sanctions - Associated Press

Mothers Appeal for Release of Sons Held by Iran - Voice of America

Moral Bankruptcy in Iran - Philadelphia Inquirer opinion

United Nations

World Leaders to Stick to U.N. Poverty Goals - Reuters

Global Economy Faces Toxic Threat From Imbalances - Reuters

U.S. Department of Defense

1st Living Medal of Honor Recipient in Generation Speaks About Award - VOA

Receiving Medal of Honor is Bittersweet, Soldier Says - Washington Post

USAF General: Military Needs to Close More Bases - Reuters

Senate's Chance to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' - Washington Post editorial

United States

Senate Committee Expected to Approve START Resolution - Washington Post

U.S. Debates Response to Targeted Killing Lawsuit - New York Times

Homegrown Terror Threat Not Taken Seriously, Report Says - Associated Press

N.Y. Man Helped Get Funds to Times Square Bomber - Washington Post

The Terrorist Next Door - Washington Times opinion

United Kingdom

First Papal State Visit to Begin - BBC News

Pope Benedict XVI Set to Begin Controversial State Visit - Washington Post

Pope to Begin Four-Day U.K. Visit With Scotland Stop - Associated Press

Africa

U.S. Begins Diplomatic Effort to Rescue Sudan Peace Plan - Washington Post

Somali Town Embodies Enduring Sense of Loss - New York Times

Ethiopia 'Kills 123' ONLF Rebels and Surrounds 90 More - BBC News

Guinea's Presidential Elections 'Postponed' - BBC News

Nigerian President Announces Candidacy on Facebook - Voice of America

Nigeria's Leader to Contest Poll - BBC News

France Refuses Extradition for Rwandan Genocide Suspect - Voice of America

Americas and Caribbean

Hundreds of Thousands Party as Mexico Turns 200 - Associated Press

High Alert for Mexico Bicentennial - BBC News

Police in Mexican Town Resign, Drug Capo Held - Associated Press

Chile: November Rescue Hope for Miners - BBC News

Chavez: Man Seeking U.S. Asylum Should Be Extradited - Associated Press

Cuba Criticizes Obama for Keeping Embargo - Associated Press

Cuba Says U.S. Embargo Has Toughened Under Obama - Reuters

Asia Pacific

More Speculation Over Start Date of N. Korean Party Meeting - Washington Post

Silence Fuels Speculation Over N. Korea Party Meeting - New York Times

North Korea Says Wants South Talks as Dark Mood Lifts - Reuters

Cambodia: Khmer Rouge Leaders Indicted - New York Times

Cambodia Tribunal Indicts Four - BBC News

Khmer Rouge Tribunal Indicts 4 Senior Leaders - Associated Press

Manila Officials, Police Face Hostage Crisis Raps - Associated Press

A Thai City of Sleaze Tries to Clean Up Its Act - New York Times

Burma Expands Private Banks With Military Ties - Reuters

Europe

Russian Defense Chief Visits Pentagon - Stars and Stripes

Media Campaign Against Moscow Mayor - Los Angeles Times

Reformer Says Fascism Could Rip Russia Apart - Reuters

As Italy Government Totters, a New Power Broker Rises - New York Times

French Ministers Defend Roma Policy - Voice of America

French Answer Critic of Roma Expulsions - Reuters

War of Words With France May Overshadow E.U. Summit - Associated Press

Middle East

Mitchell Reports Progress on Settlement Issue - Voice of America

Amid Shelling, Mideast Peace Talks Drag - New York Times

Israelis, Palestinians Broaching Tough Topics - Voice of America

Israel, Palestinians Wrap Up Latest Round of Talks - Los Angeles Times

Mid-East Talks 'Making Progress' - BBC News

Mideast Round of Peace Talks Ends Amid Fresh Violence - Associated Press

U.S. Sees Progress In Mideast Peace Talks - Reuters

Palestinian Residents Say Peace Only Possible Without Jewish Settlers - VOA

Aid to Counter Al Qaeda in Yemen Divides U.S. Officials - New York Times

U.S. Commandos Quietly Train Yemeni Military - Washington Times

Oman in Rare Spotlight After Bail Deal With Iran - Associated Press

South Asia

India's PM Calls for Talks to End Deaths in Kashmir - Voice of America

Deadlock in Kashmir Crisis Talks - BBC News

Indian Leaders Seek to Quell Kashmir Unrest as 5 More Die - Associated Press