Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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Afghanistan
Arrest Made in Contract Fraud that Endangered Troops - S&S
Kabul: Paved Streets a Rarity in Vast Web of Ruts and Potholes - WP
Syria
Syria Rebels Appear to Make Big Weapons Seizure - VOA
Syrian Rebels Break Blockade of Homs - WP
Syria Opposition to Set Up Interim Government - AP
Pro-Assad Hackers Hit Human Rights Watch - WP
War in Syria Hurts Lebanese Tourism Sector - VOA
Iraq
Rare Bombings in Iraq's Basra Kill 10 People - VOA
Iraq Car Bomb Kills 10 Near Basra - BBC
2 Car Bombs Kill 9 in Southern Iraq - AP
In Aftermath of Iraq War, Pain and Patriotism Endure - KCS
10 Years On, Iraq Still Grapples with War's Legacy - AP
Families Try to Find Peace After Losing Family Member in Iraq War - CLE
Saddam's Specter Lives On in Iraqi Landmarks - AP
How Will the Iraq War be Remembered? - BND opinion
In the Aftermath of Iraq, Pain and Patriotism Endure - KCS opinion
Iraq Debate Still Contaminated with Myths - FP opinion
Never Forget: Iraq Was Breach of Trust - OS opinion
A War, Before and After, Part 2 NYT opinion
Iran
Iran Stays Defiant Despite Serious Toll of Sanctions - WP
Iran Launches Destroyer in Caspian Sea - AP
Iran to Try 18 Over Killing of Nuclear Scientists - AP
Albania Offer for Asylum to Iranian Group Rejected - AP
Iran May Be Ready to Deal - NYT opinion
Why Iran May Be Ready to Deal - NYT opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Obama’s Trip to Israel Aims to Fix Earlier Missteps - WP
Obama Aim: Keep Mideast Troubles From Boiling Over - AP
Israeli Premier Names New Defense Minister - AP
Obama’s Visit to Israel Renews Effort to Free Spy - NYT
Backers of Israeli Settlers Stake Claim in Netanyahu Cabinet - Reuters
Palestinian Ends Fast After Plea Deal - AP
Sunni Sheikhs Beaten Up, Testing Lebanon Peace - Reuters
UAE Makes Huge Investment in Education and Technology - NYT
US Department of Defense
For Millions Who Served in Last Decade, Scars are Lifelong - McClatchy
Army Leaders Aim to Ensure No Shortcuts in Training Amid Budget Cuts - FO
DOD Report: F-35 Training Premature - NFDN
2ID Commander Cracks Down After Recent Rash of Misconduct - S&S
Pics: USS Guardian Cut to Pieces From Reef in the Philippines - S&S
United States
Mixed Messages on Potential US Budget Pact - VOA
The Internet is a Surveillance State - CNN opinion
What Makes Us Great - WP opiion
Five Myths About a Government Shutdown - WP opinion
Drones, Ethics and the Armchair Soldier - NYT opinion
United Nations
UN Revives Effort on Pact to Regulate Arms Trade - NYT
Africa
Terror Haven in Mali Feared After French Leave - NYT
Zimbabwe Clampdown Continues as Referendum Count Underway - VOA
Zimbabwe Arrests Opposition Officials and Human Rights Lawyer - NYT
Kenya: Kenyatta to Challenge ICC Case - BBC
Central Africa Republic Rebels Issue Ultimatum, Detain Ministers - Reuters
Sudan Military Members Go on Trial for Alleged Coup Attempt - Reuters
Somalia: Car Bomb Explodes Near Bus in Mogadishu; 7 Dead - AP
Car Bomb Kills at Least 10 Near Somali Presidential Palace - Reuters
Somali Court Frees Journalist Jailed for Reporting Rape - VOA
Somalia Frees Rape Row Journalist - BBC
Zambian Ex-Leader Seeks Clarification After Summons - VOA
Americas
Venezuela Election Rivals Clash Over Crime - Reuters
Peru: Lima Mayor 'Survives Recall Vote' - BBC
In Brazil, a Mix of Racial Openness and Exclusion - AP
Asia / Pacific
Carter Visits Asia to Discuss Common Security Challenges - AFPS
Carter, Japanese Counterpart Discuss Common Issues - AFPS
Nine JPAC Teams in Vietnam, Laos to Search for MIAs - S&S
China's Premier Rejects US Hacking Accusations - VOA
China Becomes World's Fifth Largest Arms Exporter - AP
Chinese Leader Seeks Cleaner, More Efficient Government - VOA
China’s President Promises ‘Renaissance,’ More Equitable Society - WP
China’s New Premier Says He Seeks a Just Society - NYT
Domestic Issues Paramount for China's New Premier - VOA
North Korea Threatens Japan with Attack - VOA
Senior US Official Warns N. Korea, Reassures S. Korea - AP
S. Korean Police to Arrest Suspect in Stabbing of US Troops - S&S
No Nukes on the Korean Peninsula - NYT opinion
Europe
Russia Unmoved by US Missile Defense Plan Change - AP
Turkey: Kurdish Rebel Leader Expected to Make Ceasefire Call - Reuters
Turmoil in Cyprus Over a Bailout Rattles Europe - NYT
Cyprus MPs in Bailout Crisis Session - BBC
Reforming Europe - WP opinion
Vatican
Starting a Papacy, Amid Echoes of a ‘Dirty War’ - NYT
Pope Francis Urged to Reform Vatican’s Dysfunctional Government - WP
Delicate Diplomacy: Pope Meets Argentine President - AP
South Asia
India: Italy Envoy Has 'No Legal Immunity' - BBC
India Extends Ban on Departure of Italian Envoy - AP
Indian Police Arrest 5 Over Swiss Tourist's Rape - VOA
Six Held in India Over Rape of Swiss Woman - BBC
Pakistani Militants Attack Court Complex - AP