Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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Afghanistan
US Military Stops Sending Detainees to Some Prisons on Rights Fears - NYT
Army Veteran Credits Medal of Honor to Platoon's Valor - AP
US Military Deaths in Afghanistan at 2,043 - AP
Afghan Massacre Suspect to be Arraigned - VOA
US Military to Arraign Soldier Accused of Afghan Massacre - Reuters
Marine Pleads Guilty to Urinating on Afghan Corpses - LAT
Afghanistan’s Improving Ways - WP opinion
Mali
France Begins Ground Operations in Mali - VOA
French Troops Surround Village in Mali - WP
French 'Fighting in Mali Town' - BBC
French Strikes Hit Key Mali Town Held by Islamists - AP
Panetta ‘Confident’ US Will Clear Legal Hurdles to Help France in Mali - WP
US Policy in Mali Being Questioned - S&S
In Mali, Fear a Backlash May Be Worse Than Original Threat - NYT
Mali Insurgency Followed 10 Years of US CT Programs - WP
Europe Mulls Options in Mali - VOA
EU States Agree on Military Training Mission to Mali - Reuters
African Union Works with Partners On Mali Crisis - VOA
First Nigerian Troops Due in Mali - BBC
Malians in France Hold Hope, Keep Eye on Mail - VOA
9 Questions About Mali You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask - WP
Algeria
Algerian Militants Kidnap Foreigners in Retaliation for Mali Intervention - VOA
Americans Among Hostages Taken in Attack by al-Qaida-Linked Militants - LAT
Americans Among Hostages Held in Algeria as Mali Conflict Spills Over - WP
Americans Held Hostage in Algeria Gas-Field Raid - NYT
Algeria Troops Besiege Kidnappers - BBC
34 Hostages Killed in Air Strike by Algerian Forces - Reuters
Seven Foreign Hostages Alive After Strike on Algeria Siege - Reuters
Algeria: 20 Hostages Escape, Including Americans - AP
Panetta Vows ‘All Necessary Steps’ for US Hostages Taken in Algeria - AFPS
Panetta Vows 'Proper' Response to Algeria Hostage-Taking - VOA
Panetta: US Hostages Taken in Algeria Attack a 'Terrorist Act' - S&S
Algeria Hostage Crisis: Hague Condemns Briton's Killing - BBC
Spain's Cepsa Evacuates Staff in Algeria After Attacks - Reuters
Syria
Syrian Army Intensifies Offensive Against Rebels - AP
Coordinated Blasts Kill 24 in Syria - VOA
Multiple Blasts Kill 20 in Syria - BBC
Syrian Activists Say Dozens Killed in Village - AP
Syria to Receive More International Food Aid - VOA
Jordan Fears Refugee Exodus if Syrian Regime Falls - AP
Chemical Weapons Used in Syria, Diplomatic Cable Concludes - FP
HRW, US Reject Report that Syria Used Chemical Weapons - McClatchy
Middle East / North Africa
Iran, World Powers to Resume Nuclear Talks - VOA
UN Experts, Iran Open Talks on Nuclear Probe - AP
Iranian Silence Underscores Doubts on Possible Nuclear Deal - WP
Obama, Netanyahu Seem Headed for US-Israel Clash - AP
As Israeli Vote Nears, Arab Apathy Is a Concern - NYT
Israel Court Okays Removal of Palestinian Protest Tents - VOA
Israeli Company: Anti-missile System Passes Tests - AP
Suicide Bombing Kills 10 in Iraq - BBC
Bombs in Iraq Kill 22, Mostly Shiite Pilgrims - AP
Egypt: Morsi Says Speech Against Jews Taken Out of Context - VOA
Egypt: Morsi Says Slurs of Jews Taken Out of Context - NYT
McCain ‘Disapproves’ of Morsi Comments But Says Will Push Aid to Egypt - WP
Libya, Egypt Make Democratic Gains in 2012: US-Based Watchdog - Reuters
Gaddafi's Son Appears in Libyan Court for First Time - Reuters
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Being Bin Laden - NYT opinion
Who Says You Can Kill Americans, Mr. President? - NYT opinion
US Department of Defense
Military Leaders Warn Congress of 'Hollow' Force if Budget Isn't Passed - AP
Fiscal Uncertainty Worries Service Members - AFPS
Dempsey Attends NATO Chiefs of Defense Meeting - AFPS
Manning Judge: Prosecutors Must Show He Knew He Was Aiding Enemy - WP
DOD Health Official Updates Status of PTSD, TBI Care - AFPS
NCOs Crucial to Suicide Prevention, Battaglia Say - AFPS
Now Open: First Uniform Store for Wounded Troops - S&S
Former Naval Academy Instructor Faces Sexual Assault Charges - BS
United States
Obama on Gun Violence: 'This Time Must Be Different' - VOA
Obama Calls for Broad Action to Toughen Gun Laws - NYT
Obama Unveils $500 Million Gun Violence Package - AP
Obama’s Gun Agenda Faces Uphill Struggle - WP
Panetta Defends Obama's Gun Control Package - AP
Flexing Muscle in States, the NRA Serves Notice - WP
US Orders All Boeing 787s Grounded - VOA
A Big Agenda on Gun Violence - WP editorial
United Kingdom
PM Ready to Stake Britain’s European Role on a Referendum - NYT
Fears for Immigration 'Consequences' - BBC
Canada
Native Canadians' 'Day of Action' - BBC
World
World Economy Remains Fragile - VOA
Report: Freedoms in Libya, Egypt Improving, But Declining in Russia, Mali - VOA
Which Countries are Most Free, and Which are Most Oppressive? - WP
Africa
US to Recognize Somali Government - BBC
Land Disputes Threaten Liberia's Post-War Peace - VOA
Liberia: Jailed Taylor 'Demands Pension' - BBC
South Africa’s President Visits Angola to Bolster Ties - VOA
Kenya Study: Big Jump in Elephant Poaching Deaths - AP
Americas
Girls' Murders Shock Guatemalans - BBC
Asia / Pacific
China's PLA to Troops: Prepare for War - VOA
Freedom House: Burma Now More Free than China - FP
Next Made-in-China Boom: College Graduates - NYT
History vs. History as China Plans to Rebuild Past - AP
US Presses for Sanctions Against North Korea - VOA
US, Japan Review Defense Guidelines Amid Tension With China - Reuters
Japan's Abe in Thailand to Talk Economic Ties, Security - Reuters
Possible Air Force Osprey Deployment Rekindles Japan Ire - S&S
US Navy Ship Stuck on Coral Reef in Philippines - AP
China’s Media Clear the Air - WP editorial
Central Asia
Kyrgystan: US Seeking Extension of Manas Air Base Lease - S&S
Europe
Panetta Reassures Portugal on Azores Islands After US Downsizes Base - WP
Russian Gangster Fatally Shot on Downtown Moscow Street - NYT
Russian Crime Boss Gunned Down - WP
Russia Angry Over US Fining It $50,000 a Day - AP
Russia: Court Refuses Petition of Pussy Riot Member - VOA
Austrian Count Cleared of Arms Deal Money Laundering - Reuters
South Asia
Pakistan in Kashmir Talks Offer with India - BBC
Pakistan Protest Leader Demands Electoral Reforms - VOA
Pakistan Holds Talks With Anti-Government Cleric - Reuters
Firebrand Cleric Raises Fear of 'Soft Coup' in Pakistan - Reuters
Pakistan Says Preacher and Crowd at Risk - NYT
Pakistan Seeks End to Protest - BBC
Official Refuses Court Order to Arrest Pakistan Prime Minister - AP
Judge Sends India Rape Case to Fast-Track Court - AP
Another Face-Off for Nuclear-Armed Rivals - NYT editorial
India’s Awakening - WP opinion