Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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Afghanistan
17 Die from Cold in Afghan Refugee Camps - VOA
Prince Harry Compares War to PlayStation, Taliban Not Amused - NYT
Prince Harry's Wartime Role Draws Reprisal Fears - AP
ISAF Operations Summary - AFPS
How to Talk to the Taliban - Time opinion
Syria
Syria Activists: Hama Car Bomb Toll at Least 42 - VOA
Syrian Refugees Overwhelm Lebanon, Region - WP
Defying Expectations, Kurds Resist Assad - NYT
Syrian Rebels Clash With Kurds in Northeast - Reuters
Russians Flee Syria via Beirut - BBC
Russians Fleeing Syria Cross Into Lebanon - NYT
Russia Starts Evacuating Nationals from Syria - AP
Russia's Syria Evacuation Reflects Doubts on Assad - AP
Israel
Israel's Netanyahu Claims Victory in Elections - VOA
Israel: Netanyahu Pledge After Narrow Win - BBC
Netanyahu is Weakened After Israeli Elections - WP
Netanyahu Narrowly Wins Israeli Election - AP
Tepid Vote for Netanyahu in Israel Is Seen as Rebuke - NYT
Israeli Vote Might Constrain Netanyahu's Foreign Policy - Reuters
Netanyahu Turns Focus to Iran After Narrow Election Win - Reuters
Charismatic Leader Helps Israel Turn Toward the Center - NYT
Hamas Paints Malaysian Premier’s Visit as a Stand Against Israel - NYT
Algeria
Algerian Official: Missing Foreigners May Have Fled into Sahara - WP
Terror and a Desperate Escape Into the Sahara - NYT
Analysts Predict More Active Algerian Anti-Terrorism Policy - VOA
Some Algeria Attackers Are Placed at Benghazi - NYT
DOD Provides Airlift Support to Algeria Attack Victims - AFPS
Algerian Attack Puts Focus on Worker Security - NYT
Mali
Calm Returning to Recaptured Malian Towns - VOA
US Begins Airlift of a French Battalion to Mali - NYT
Pentagon: US Air Force Flying French Troops, Equipment to Mali - S&S
US Starst French Airlifts to Mali - BBC
EU to Play Active Role in Mali Crisis, Foreign Policy Chief Says - Reuters
Pentagon Spokesman Commends France’s Efforts in Mali - AFPS
Regional Response to Mali Could Lead to Pitfalls - VOA
Fight for Mali Town Reflects Islamist Tactics - AP
Chadians Advance in Mali Troop Moves Against Islamists - Reuters
UN Chief Warns Against Logistical Support for Mali War - Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Deadly Car Bombings Strike Iraq - BBC
Burst of Iraq Violence Amid Political Crisis - NYT
Iran’s Currency Falls Further on Concerns Over Bank - NYT
Bahrain Opposition Agrees to Talks - BBC
Kuwaiti Police Use Stun Grenades to Disperse Protesters - Reuters
Court Rejects Saudi Blogger Case - BBC
Libya; Clinton Prepares for Benghazi Consulate Attack Testimony - VOA
Libya Consulate Attack: Clinton to Appear Before Congress - WP
Egypt Opposition Leader Aims to Break Islamist Dominance - Reuters
Egypt Reports Rise in Tourist Numbers - VOA
Jordan’s Missed Opportunities - WP editorial
Netanyahu, Peace with Palestine and the Israeli Election - WP opinion
Obama Second Term Bodes Trouble for Israel - WT opinion
US Department of Defense
Hagel and McCain Sit Down to Iron Out Differences - NYT
Senior Military Officials Order Trims as Pentagon Prepares for Shortfall - WP
Army Directs Cost-Cutting Steps in Face of Possible Budget cuts - S&S
Spokesman: Sequestration Planning Hinders Pentagon - AFPS
Pentagon Researches New Life for Dead Satellites - S&S
Despite Smaller Budget, Air Force Seeks to Protect Satellites - AFPS
Gen. Allen Cleared in Email Investigation Linked to Petraeus Scandal - S&S
Gen. John Allen Cleared in Misconduct Inquiry - WP
US General Cleared Over Emails - BBC
Army General at Military Hearing on Sex Charges Defers Plea - AP
United States
Republicans Offer Novel Plan on Federal Debt - WP
Clinton to be Grilled Over Diplomatic Security, But Problems Far From New - WP
United Kingdom
UK PM to Promise EU Referendum - BBC
Cameron to Propose Vote on EU Relationship - AP
Britain Must Solve 'Catholic Question' to Amend Royal Rules - Reuters
United Nations
Global Campaign Aims to Cut 1.3 Billion Tons of Wasted, Lost Food - VOA
Africa
Analysts: Greater African Security, Governance Needed After Algeria Crisis - VOA
Attacks in Nigeria Leave 23 Dead - BBC
Suspected Islamists Kill 23 in Two Nigeria Attacks - Reuters
Kenya Power-Sharing Plan Sparks Conflict - VOA
US Chides Sudan, South Sudan for Oil Export Delay - Reuters
South Sudan Defends Army Sackings - BBC
Liberia's Taylor Appeals War Crimes Conviction at The Hague - BBC
Eritrean Siege Stalemate Sheds Light on an Opaque Society - VOA
Eritrea Calm After 'Asmara Raid' - BBC
President Banda Outlines Her Vision for Malawi - VOA
Americas
USNORTHCOM Pursues Closer Engagement With Mexico - AFPS
Venezuela: Chavez 'in Physiotherapy' - BBC
Venezuelan Government: Chavez Recovering - AP
Chile Capital Sees Water Shortage - BBC
Pre-Trial Hearing Starts for Guatemala Ex-Dictator - AP
Bolivia Lawmaker Caught in Sex Video Arrested - AP
Venezuela’s Missing President - NYT opinion
Asia / Pacific
Obama Still Searching for Right Tone in Executing ‘Asia Pivot’ - McClatchy
Japanese Lawmaker in China for Talks on Island Dispute - VOA
Japan Makes Overture to China in Islands Dispute - NYT
Tibetan Man Dies After Self-Immolation in China Protest - VOA
Philippines Taking South China Sea Fight to Tribunal - AP
Security Council Poised to Tighten Sanctions Against North Korea - VOA
Security Council Condemns North Korea Rocket Launching - NYT
North Korea Nuclear Vow After UN Acts - BBC
After UN Acts, North Korea Vows to Beef Up Nukes - AP
Cambodia: Khmer Rouge Tribunal Moves Forward Without 2 Defendants - VOA
Indonesia: Bali Briton Death Penalty Condemned - BBC
Thailand: Editor Gets 10 Years in Jail for Royal Insult - AP
Europe
In Italy, the Mafia Goes Green - WP
Poland Braces for Fresh Labor Exodus - WP
Prosecutors Call for Investigation on Greek Deficit - NYT
Europe’s Odd Couple, France and Germany, 50 Years Later - NYT opinion
A Cold Shoulder for Russian Dissidents - NYT opinion
South Asia
India Warns Kashmiris to Prepare for Nuclear War - NYT
Gadkari Drops Out of India's BJP Leadership - BBC
For Rape Victims in India, Police Are Often Part of the Problem - NYT
Sri Lanka Extends Police Detention of Suspects Amid Protests - Reuters