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Anti-Islam Film / Fallout / Related
Protests Erupt Across Islamic World Over Video - VOA
Fresh Anti-Islam Film Protests in Muslim Countries - BBC
Libya: Protesters Rout Benghazi Militia - BBC
Libya: Protesters Besiege Militias in Benghazi, Forcing Flight - NYT
Pro-US Libyans Rally Against Radicals, Set Fire to Militia Compound - AP
Libyan Islamist Militia Swept Out of Benghazi Bases - Reuters
In Libya, a Struggle for Nation’s Soul - WP
Violent Protests Spread Across Pakistan Over Video - VOA
Deadly Film Protests in Pakistan - BBC
Pakistan Protests Turn Violent; 20 Dead - WP
19 Reported Dead as Pakistanis Protest Muhammad Video - NYT
Pakistani Leaders Play Religious Card as Protests Boil - Reuters
Anti-Islam Film Protest Muted Among India's Muslims - VOA
In Lebanon, Protests Over Prophet Film Underscore Divide - AP
Military-Style Tactics Seen in US Consulate Siege in Libya - AP
Religious, Political Leaders Weigh In on Anti-Muslim Video Protests - VOA
Analysts See Double Standard in European Free Speech Laws - VOA
Responding to Recent Events in Egypt and Libya - FPI opinion
A 21st-Century Islam - NYT opinion
Afghanistan
Panetta: US Surge Troops Complete Afghan Withdrawal - VOA
Troop ‘Surge’ in Afghanistan Ends With Mixed Results - NYT
Panetta Announces Completion of Afghanistan Surge Drawdown - AFPS
US Surge Troops Leave Afghanistan - BBC
US, Pakistan Plan Joint Effort to Boost Peace Talks with Taliban - WP
Inspector Questions Accounting of Afghanistan Fuel - AFPS
Battle Inside Afghanistan's Most Violent Corner - TG
ISAF Operations Summary - AFPS
Syria
US, Iraqi Leaders Discuss Concerns on Syria Arms - Reuters
Iraq Bars Syria-Bound Plane With Suspected Arms - AP
Syria Crisis Likely to Overshadow UN General Assembly - VOA
Assad Says Rebels Will Not Win - VOA
Assad Says Arab Spring Brought Chaos - BBC
Rebels Down Fighter Jet in Northern Syria - Reuters
Assad vs. The Moderates - WP opinion
Iran
US Officials Say Iran Launched Cyberattacks on Banks, Businesses - WP
US Senate Approves Resolution on Iran - AP
West Defeats Iran Initiative at Major UN Nuclear Meeting - Reuters
What if Israel Bombed Iran? - WP opinion
Lessons From an Iranian War Game - WP opinion
What if Israel Bombed Iran? The View From Tehran - WP opinion
If Israel Bombed Iran, What Would Life in Tel Aviv Be Like? - WP opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Massive Minesweeping Exercise Begins Off Bahrain - CNN
One Israeli, 3 Militants Killed in Border Attack - VOA
Israeli Soldier Killed as Border Breached, Worries on Sinai Lawlessness - NYT
Israel-Egypt border: 3 Gunmen and Israeli Soldier Killed in Clash - WP
Israeli Soldier Killed in Clash - BBC
Sunni, Shi'ite Islamists Clash in Yemen, One Killed - Reuters
Bahrain Says It Arrested 29 During Protest on Friday - Reuters
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Threat of Terrorist IED’s Growing, Expanding, General Says - AFPS
Some Gitmo Detainees’ Names Released - WP
US Names 55 Set for Transfer From Guantánamo - AP
Iranian Dissidents Convince US to Drop Terror Label - NYT
US to Remove Iran Group Off Terror List - VOA
Iranian Group to be Taken Off Terror List - WP
US 'Set to Remove' Iran group MEK's from Terror List - BBC
US Department of Defense
Dempsey Discusses Importance of Embracing, Managing Military Change - AFPS
Pentagon Ceremony Remembers Sacrifices of POWs, MIA Families - AFPS
Special Report: 2012 Secretary of Defense Freedom Awards - AFPS
Civilians Can Help Prevent Military Suicides, Official Says - AFPS
Air Force Slow to Handle Appeals for Convicted Airmen, Officers - McClatchy
United States
Congress Heads for Home With Rancor Still Evident - NYT
Two Justice Officials Won’t Face Discipline Over ‘Fast and Furious’ - WP
US Shuttle Endeavour Undertakes Final Flypast - BBC
New Zealand
After Long Absence, a US Defense Secretary Visits New Zealand - NYT
US Eases 3-Decade Ban on Port Visits by New Zealand Warships - S&S
Panetta Honors Past, Present New Zealand Troops - AFPS
Panetta Eases Restrictions on New Zealand Ship Visits - AFPS
Africa
Telecom Attacks Cripple Communication in Nigeria's North - VOA
4 Journalists Killed in Somalia in 24 Hours - VOA
UN Condemns Somali Bombing at Mogadishu Cafe - AP
UN Seeks Extra Funding for DR Congo Displaced - VOA
UN Security Council to Consider Mali Force - AP
Ivory Coast Closes Ghana Border - BBC
Ivory Coast Closes Frontier With Ghana Over Border Attack - Reuters
New Ethiopian PM Backer of Dominant Party Rule - VOA
In Uganda, Mixed Reactions to Africa’s Youngest MP - VOA
Nigeria Halts Currency Reforms - BBC
Americas
Mexico Coahuila Inmates Fled 'Via Front Door, Not Tunnel' - BBC
Mexico Stays on Gun Probe Despite US Report - AP
Venezuela, China Sign Deal to Develop Gold Mine - AP
Asia / Pacific
China Aims to Defuse Regional Tensions Over Sea Disputes - AP
Human Rights Watch Pushing for Int'l Contact Group on Tibet - VOA
Japan’s Beleaguered Premier Wins Party Leadership Vote - NYT
“Controversial” Marne Corps Ospreys Start Test Flights Over Japan - S&S
South Korea Fires Shots at Vessels From North - NYT
South Korea Fires on North Korean Fishing Boats - AP
Philippines Close to Landmark Peace Deal in Rebel South - Reuters
Bomb Leaves Six Dead in Thailand's Restive South - BBC
Car Bomb Kills 6 in Thailand's South After Warning - AP
Aung San Suu Kyi Urges Cooperation Among Burma’s Leaders - VOA
Burma Warlord 'Admits Mekong Murders' - BBC
Burma’s Fragile Democracy - NYT editorial
Europe
EU Farmers Boost Global Grain Supplies - VOA
Russia Moves to Broaden Definition of High Treason - NYT
Greek Austerity Talks With Creditors Stall Again - VOA
Hundreds Convicted for Turkey Military Coup Plot - VOA
Turkish Court Convicts 330 From Military in Coup Case - NYT
Turkey Trial: Three Army Generals Jailed for Coup Plot - BBC
326 Convicted in Turkey Military Coup Plot - AP
Talking with Turkey’s Prime Minister - WP interview
No Justice in Turkey - WP opinion
South Asia
US Missile Strike Kills 4 Militants in NW Pakistan - AP
India: Singh Defends Economy Plan - BBC
Indian Premier Defends Reforms - WP
India’s Premier Pleads for Support of His Plans in Televised Address - NYT