Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Justice Dept.: Legal for US to Kill al-Qaida Americans Abroad - VOA
Drone Strikes’ Dangers to Get Rare Moment in Public Eye - NYT
Brennan Nomination Opens Obama to Criticism on Targeted Killings - WP
Memo Gives Basis for Drone Strikes on US Citizens - AP
Leaked US Justification for Drone Killings Assailed - McClatchy
US Has Secret Drone Base in Saudi Arabia - WP
CIA Operates Drone Base in Saudi Arabia - AP
Pakistani Amb. to US Calls CIA Drone Strikes a ‘Clear Violation’ - WP
Terrorists with Western Links a Growing Threat - AP
Bulgaria Links Hezbollah to Israeli Bombing - VOA
Bulgaria Implicates Hezbollah in July Attack on Israelis - NYT
US Steps Up Pressure on Europe to Brand Hezbollah Terrorist Group - WP
US Urges Europe to Take Action Against Hezbollah - AP
Israel Wants EU Terror Tag for Hezbollah - BBC
Israel Unlikely to Retaliate After Bulgaria Report - AP
France Arrests 4 It Says Planned to Aid or Join Militants - NYT
France Hold African Terror Suspects - BBC
France: 4 Detained Suspected of Extremist Links - AP
Torture Expert Testifies at Guantanamo War Court - MH
Some 54 Countries Helped CIA Detention Efforts - Reuters
Responding to Hezbollah - WP editorial
To Kill an American - NYT editorial
The Case for Drone Strikes - LAT opinion
When Can the US Kill One of Its Own? - NYT opinion
US Needs a Rulebook for Secret Warfare - WP opinion
The Justice Department's Chilling 'Targeted Killings' Memo - WP opinion
Iran
Iranian President Makes Landmark Visit to Egypt - VOA
Iran’s Ahmadinejad Makes First Cairo Visit - WP
Iranian Leader Visits Egypt in Warming of Ties - AP
Iran’s Ahmadinejad Begins Egypt Visit - BBC
Iran, World Powers Set Fresh Nuclear Talks - VOA
Iran's 'Show' of Force: Loud but Not So Clear - AP
Firm Denies Deception in Big Check Tied to Iran - NYT
Diplomat: Check Was for Iranian Company's Work - AP
Iran Arrests Key Ex-Prosecutor - BBC
Naive West Should Take Iran at Its Word - WDJ opinion
At Last, a Ray of Hope in Iran - Scotsman opinion
Don’t Let Iran Stall for Time - NYT opinion
Syria
UN: Syrian Humanitarian Crisis 'Catastrophic' - VOA
New Problems in Syria: Hepatitis, Closed Hospitals, Ambulance Shortages - NYT
Syria Opposition Ponders Course as Leader Offers Talks - Reuters
Syrian Opposition Chief Says Offers Assad Peaceful Exit - Reuters
Syrian Opposition to Open NY, Washington Offices - AP
Islamic Summit to Tackle Syria Amid Sunni-Shi'ite Tension - Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Arab Spring Shows Need to Tackle Graft in Military - Reuters
Obama Plans Visit to Israel This Spring - NYT
Obama Plans Visit to Middle East - BBC
Obama to Visit Israel and the West Bank - McClatchy
Israel's Netanyahu Hits Snags in Building Team - AP
Suicide Bombing Kills 4 in Iraq - VOA
Carter Meets with Jordanian Leaders, Praises US Troops - AFPS
Egypt’s Security Forces Unchanged Despite Promised Reforms - WP
Egypt: Cairo Activist Fighting Tear Gas With Tear Gas - NYT
Egypt's Coptic Pope Criticizes Islamists - AP
New Doubts Egypt Will Get $4.8 Billion IMF Loan - AP
Egyptian Currency Reserves Fall - BBC
Constitution Delay Frustrates Libyans - VOA
Israel in the Dock - NYDN editorial
Israel, Palestine and the Mapping of Power - Guardian opinion
The Officers Backing Egypt's President - FA opinion
US Department of Defense
Stavridis Presses to Close Language, Cultural Skills Gap - AFPS
In Blog, Stavridis Pushes for Multilingual US Military Officers - S&S
Planned Benefits Extension to Same-Sex Spouses Limited by DOMA - WP
Pentagon Expected to Extend Benefits to Same-Sex Military Spouses - S&S
How to Lose Great Leaders? Ask the Army - WP opinion
United States
Obama Calls on Congress to Avoid Sequestration - AFPS
Slayings Highlight Risks of 'Gun Therapy' for Veterans - AP
Africa
US Africa Command Headquarters to Stay in Germany - S&S
France: Hundreds of Islamist Militants Killed in Mali - BBC
Tuareg Rebels Say They Extend Control in Mali's Northeast - Reuters
International Groups Discuss Mali Support - VOA
International Officials Discuss UN Force for Mali - AP
Chadian Forces Move to Secure Mali's Kidal - VOA
Report: French May Start Leaving Mali in March - AP
UN Says Chad on Path of Reform - VOA
Obama Urges Peaceful, Fair Elections in Kenya - VOA
UN Says Chad on Path of Reform - VOA
US Urges Lifting of UN Arms Embargo on Somalia - Reuters
Somalia Convicts Alleged Rape Victim, Reporter- VOA
Somali 'False Rape Victim' Guilty - BBC
Americas
Argentina Vows to Control Falkland Islands - BBC
Colombia: ELN Rebels Hold German Pensioners - BBC
Mexico Man on US Kingpin List for Money Laundering - AP
Armed Gang Rapes 6 Spanish Tourists in Mexico - AP
Mexico Blast 'Triggered by Gas' - BBC
Stabbing at Ecuador Campaign Rally Not Politically Motivated - Reuters
Asia / Pacific
Crew Swap at Yokosuka Aims to Boost Air Defense in Region - S&S
Officials Reject Navy Assessment of USS Guardian Damage to Reef - S&S
Japan Protests Chinese Ship's Alleged Use of Radar to Guide Missiles - VOA
Japan Says China Aimed Military Radar at Ship - NYT
Japan PM Condemns China Radar Act - BBC
China Takes Active Role in Talks Between Burma and Kachin Rebels - VOA
Chinese Blogger Thrives as Muckraker - NYT
‘House Sister,’ Collector of Properties, Held in Chinese Graft Case - NYT
China Uses Wage to Narrow Wealth Gap - BBC
China Issues Proposal to Narrow Income Gap - NYT
China Bans Ads for Pricey Gifts in Anti-Corruption Push - Reuters
Effectiveness of UN Sanctions on North Korea Questioned - VOA
UN Official Urges Human Rights Probe of North Korea - VOA
In Propaganda Video, Only North Korea Sleeps Easy - NYT
That Crazy North Korean Video of New York Blowing Up - WP
North Korea Dreams of an American City in Flames - Reuters
The US Interest in an Asian Island Dispute - WP opinion
Women Silenced No More in Burma - WP opinion
Europe
France’s Hollande Warns Britain About Its Demands on EU - NYT
Georgian Sees Closer Ties With Russia - NYT
German Education Minister Stripped of Doctorate - AP
Turkey: Erdogan and His Generals - Economist editorial
South Asia
Afghan President Signs Aid Agreement with Norway - DPA
Indian Activists Say New Rape Law Falls Short - VOA
India: Companion of Delhi Gang Rape Victim Testifies in Court - NYT
India’s Speech Impediments - NYT opinion