16 September SWJ Roundup
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
