17 June SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
Afghans Prepare to Take over Security – WP
US Transition to Afghans Underway in Former Taliban Stronghold – S&S
US Risks Wasting Billions More in Afghanistan Aid – LAT
Afghan Cash Crunch Looms – Reuters
Russia Eyes Bigger Role in Afghanistan, Wants to Rebuild – Reuters
Britain: Link Afghan Troop Cuts to Conditions – AP
ISAF Operations Roundup – AFPS
Lucky Charms and Bullet Holes in Afghan Helicopter – AP
Pakistan
Gates Stresses the Importance of Ties With Pakistan – NYT
Pakistan Military Chief Under Pressure Following US Raid – VOA
End of the Love Affair with Pakistan – WP opinion
Syria
Syrian Forces Widen Assault in Northwest – VOA
Syria Crisis: Troops Move into Towns in North – BBC
Syrian Troops Take Over Northwestern Town – AP
Syrians Grabbing Males at Random – WP
For Syrian Refugees, Shelter of a Precarious Sort – NYT
Reviled Tycoon, Assad’s Cousin, Resigns – NYT
Turkey Breaks with Syria over Crackdown – LAT
Libya
Libyan Rebels Trumpet Coordination in Attacks – NYT
NATO Targets Tripoli With Daytime Raid – AP
Rebels Eye Tripoli Push as Gaddafi Son Offers Election – Reuters
Libyan Leaders Remain Defiant as Russians Seek Deal – WP
No Breakthrough in Russian Envoy’s Trip to Libya – LAT
Lawmakers Mock Obama Claim on Libya Hostilities – AP
Report: US Aid is Critical to the Mission in Libya – AFPS
On a Shoestring, Libya’s Misrata Seeks Normality – Reuters
UN Rights Body Extends Mandate of Libya Panel – AP
Libya Campaign Reveals the Doves, on the Left and Right – NYT
Libya and the War Powers Act – NYT editorial
Yemen
Clans and Tribes Forge New Yemen Unity – NYT
Iraq
In Baghdad, Control Remains Elusive – WP
4 Former Iraq Ambassadors Push for Embassy Funds – AP
Foreign Laborers Earn Little Payoff in Iraq – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Israel Warns of Using Force if New Flotilla Heads to Gaza – NYT
Israel Warns it will Stop Gaza Flotilla – WP
Gaza Flotilla to Proceed Without Turkish Boat – AP
In Bahrain, a Symbol at the Heart of Revolt – Reuters
Bahrain Cleric Raises Fresh Doubts About Talks – AP
Saudi Women Begin Challenge to Driving Ban – AP
Imprisoned Iran Medics Win Prize – BBC
Egyptian Revolution’s Unsung Heroes Languish in Hospitals – LAT
Egypt: Spanish Police Arrest a Mubarak Associate – NYT
Al Qaeda
Bin Laden’s No. 2 is Al Qaeda’s New Chief – LAT
Qaeda Selection of Its Chief Is Said to Reflect Its Flaws – NYT
Pentagon: US Will Capture and Kill New Al-Qaida Leader – VOA
US Pledges to Hunt Down Zawahiri – BBC
Zawahiri Faces Hurdles as bin Laden Successor – WP
Possible Al-Qaida Hit List Targets Specific Americans – NBC
British Targets Found Near Body of al-Qaida Leader – WP
US Department of Defense
Gates: Anti-war Resurgence Understandable – S&S
Greenert Tapped to be Next CNO – S&S
Gates Recommends New Leader for the Navy – WP
Pentagon Dreams of Star Trek Interstellar Travel – AP
Lynn Outlines New Cybersecurity Effort – AFPS
Deputy Secretary Lynn Details Anti-Cyber Threat Strategy – AFPS
Services Split over Push for Unified Medical Command – S&S
United States
Attorney General, Senator Clash on Where to Try Terror Suspects – NYT
Are Muslim Americans Radicalized in US Prisons? – WP
NSA Allies with Internet Carriers to Thwart Cyber Attacks – WP
Does Foreign Policy Matter? – NYT opinion
Africa
Islamist Group Claims Responsibility for Nigeria Bombing – VOA
Nigeria’s Boko Haram Islamists ‘Bombed Abuja Police HQ’ – BBC
Obama Expresses Concern on Sudan – WP
Sudan Blames Bombardment on Southern Aggression – VOA
Mbeki Predicts Cease-fire in Southern Sudan ‘Within Days’ – VOA
China Invites Sudan Leader Accused of War Crimes – AP
Liberia Discovers Arms Cache Near Ivory Coast Border – BBC
S. African Youth Leader Calls for Nationalization, Land Seizures – LAT
Uganda ex-VP Charged with CHOGM Fraud – BBC
Somali Pirates Free German Ship After Ransom Paid – Reuters
Americas
Gang Warfare Kills 33 in Monterrey, Mexico – BBC
Argentine Leader Says UK ‘Arrogant’ over Falklands – BBC
Cuba, Others Cause Trouble in UN Re-election – Reuters
Asia Pacific
Hu: Chinese-Russian Border Disputes Resolved ‘Once and for All’ – VOA
China Sends Patrol Ship into Disputed South China Sea – BBC
China to Boost Coastal Forces Amid Sea Tensions – Reuters
Philippines to China: Don’t Intrude Into Our Water – AP
Letter Alleges Beating of Chinese Activist and Wife – NYT
Taiwan Develops Advanced Missiles – VOA
USFK Moving Forward with Realignment Plans – S&S
S. Korea Rejects North’s Demands for Return of Defectors – BBC
Indonesian Cleric Sentenced to 15 Years in Terror Trial – VOA
Indonesia Sentences a Radical Cleric to 15 Years – NYT
Indonesia Jails Cleric Abu Bakar Ba’asyir for 15 Years – BBC
Exiled Thaksin Seeks December Return to Thailand – Reuters
Cambodia: Conflicts Imperil Future Khmer Rouge Trials – NYT
Europe
Markets Fear Turmoil as Europe Winces at Austerity – NYT
Greece Shuffles Cabinet as Cuts Loom – WP
Greek Financial Crisis Spurs Political Discord – LAT
Greek PM Sacrifices Finance Chief, Appoints Rival – Reuters
Medvedev Warns Against Stagnation in Russia – Reuters
A Victory for Democracy in Turkey – WP editorial
South Asia
India’s Economy Skids as Leaders Sleep at the Wheel – Reuters
Indian Activist ‘to Resume Fast’ – BBC
Lawmakers Say Sri Lankan Soldiers Attack Tamil Political Meeting – VOA
