9 September SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Potential for a Mining Boom Splits Factions in Afghanistan – NYT
Captive US Soldier Safe, says Haqqani Commander – AP
War-Weary US is Numbed to Drumbeat of Troop Deaths – AP
Karzai Warns Against Delay in Handover of US Military Prison – DPA
Syria
Clashes Worsen Misery in Syria’s Biggest Cities – NYT
Syrian Clashes Leave Residents Without Water – VOA
Syrian Troops Storm Damascus Refugee Area, Chase Rebels – Reuters
Jihadists Join Aleppo Fight, Eye Islamic State, Surgeon Says – Reuters
Clinton: Syria Resolution 'Needs Teeth' – BBC
Russia Rejects US Push for More Pressure on Syria – VOA
EU May Impose New Syria Sanctions as Assad Clings to Power – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Nuke Talk Questions Await Iranian President at UN – AP
Canada Shuts Down Embassy in Iran – BBC
Iran Says Canada Under Influence of 'Zionist Regime' – VOA
McCain Calls Obama's Handling of Iran a 'Train Wreck' – AP
US Group Hails Release of Pastor in Iran – AP
Report: Official Says Hezbollah will Retaliate if Israel Attacks Iran – DS
British and Dutch Urge Sanctions Against Lebanon's Hezbollah – Reuters
Russia Rebuffs Clinton on Syria, Iran Penalties – AP
Many Dead in Wave of Iraq Attacks – BBC
Bombing in Iraq Kills 7 Police Recruits – AP
Palestinian Authority Faces Cash Crunch, Raising Risk of Unrest – LAT
Palestinian Authority President Abbas Vows Action on Rising Prices – WP
Rocket Fired From Gaza Strikes House in Israel – AP
4 Killed in Clashes in Southern Yemen – AP
'Islamists' Killed in Yemen Clash – BBC
Army in Egypt Reports 32 Deaths in Sinai Crackdown – BBC
Egypt Court Delays Hearing in Constitution Row Case to October 2 – Reuters
New Road Connecting Egypt and Sudan to Open on September 20 – Reuters
Religious War Looms in the Mideast – WP opinion
US Department of Defense
Tens of Thousands Protest Osprey Deployment Plan to Okinawa – S&S
Thousands Protest in Japan Against Osprey Aircraft – AP
NC: Neighbors Say Osprey Landing Anything but 'Precautionary' – JDN
United States
How Resilient Is Post-9/11 America? – NYT
Are Americans Safer Now Under Obama? – AP
Homeland Security's BioWatch Upgrade Apparently Delayed – LAT
Obama Marks Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks – VOA
Obama Honors 9/11 Victims, First Responders, Troops – AFPS
Poor US Job Numbers Play Key Factor in Presidential Race – VOA
The Cancer at the Core of US Power – FP opinion
World
Global Conflicts: Geography Strikes Back – WSJ opinion
Africa
Summer of Siege for West Africa as Discontent Boils Into Street – NYT
Drug Trafficking Rising in Central Africa, Warns Interpol – VOA
Nigerian Troops 'Kill Boko Harem Militants' – BBC
'Dozens Killed' in Sudan Clashes – BBC
US Indicts 7 From Zimbabwe in Tax Fraud Case – VOA
French Hostages Kidnapped in Niger by Al Qaeda Appear in Video – Reuters
Official: International Aid Stolen in Niger – AP
Americas
US Moves to Grant Former Mexican President Immunity in Suit – NYT
Mexican Held Over US Agent Murder – BBC
Mexico Holds Suspect in Death of US Border Officer – NYT
Venezuela: Chavez Ally Says Twitter Account Seized, Recovered – AP
NGO Disputes Official Report on Honduras Shooting – AP
Nicaraguans Flee Erupting Volcano – BBC
Elephant Slaughter – NYT editorial
Asia Pacific / Central
APEC Leaders Meet in Russia – VOA
Deal by Deal, Russia Building Ties with Asia – VOA
Clinton Urges Feuding Asian Neighbors to Cool It – AP
Japan, China Leaders Meet After Tension Over Islands – Reuters
Pacific Rim Leaders Seek to Fortify Food Security – AP
China: Hong Kong Votes in Key Election – BBC
Hong Kong Votes After U-Turn on China Education Plan – Reuters
Bomb Explosion in Indonesia Injures 5 People – AP
Indonesia: Blast at Jakarta 'Bomb Workshop' – BBC
Europe
EU Needs to Help Stem Regional Water Conflicts – Reuters
US Seeks Better Russia Trade Ties – BBC
Protesters in Spain Slam Release of Sick ETA Convict – AP
South Asia
India, Pakistan Sign Visa Agreement – VOA
India and Pakistan Sign Visa Agreement, Easing Travel – NYT
Pakistan, India Sign New Visa Agreement – AP
Pakistani Girl Accused of Blaspheming Islam Released from Jail – VOA
Some Pakistani Women Risk All to Marry Whom They Choose – NYT
