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Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Intercepted Comm. Indicate Planned Attack ‘Big,’ ‘Strategically Significant’ - ABC
Senator: Terrorism Threats ‘Reminiscent’ of pre-9/11 - WP
Sen. Chambliss: Al Qaeda Terror Threat ‘Most Serious’ Seen in Years - WT
Terror Threat: Senator Cites Increased 'Chatter' - AP
Sources: Terror Chatter Beyond Anything Heard Since Before 9/11 - Fox
Sen. Graham: Al Qaeda 'On Steroids' Since Benghazi Attack - TH
US Shuts Embassies, Citing al-Qaida Threat - VOA
Following Threat, US Extends Closing of Diplomatic Posts - NYT
US Extends Embassy Closures for a Week on Security Concerns - WSJ
US Extends Closure of Embassies in Muslim World - LAT
19 US Embassies to be Closed Through Week - AP
US to Extend Some Embassy Closures for Up to a Week - BBC
Tighter Security at Some US Missions Over al-Qaida - AP
GOP, Democrats Support Closing US Embassies - VOA
Lawmakers Agree Embassy Closures a ‘Very Smart Call’ - WP
Interpol Asks or Help Tracking Terror Suspects Freed in Prison Breaks - NYT
The War on Terror Is Far from Over - DT Opinion
Afghanistan
Mass. Native Guides War in Afghanistan to a Close - BG
US Plans to Monitor Afghanistan Relief Projects Remotely - S&S
In Afghanistan, a Second Guantanamo - WP
16 Injured in Jalalabad Bomb Blast - VOA
Bomb Hidden in Cart Kills 4 in South Afghanistan - AP
Families of Helicopter Attack Find Strength in Each Other - VP
Egypt
Egypt Says Clock Ticking on Sit-In Standoff - AP
Government, Pro-Morsi Protesters May be Near Compromise - LAT
Mediation Gathers Pace but Brotherhood Leaders Face Trial - Reuters
Trial Date Set for Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Chief - VOA
Brotherhood Leaders to Face Trial for Inciting Murder - Reuters
Egypt Protesters Defiant as Police Warn of Arrests - VOA
Kerry Said to Pick Ex-Envoy to Syria as Egypt Ambassador - NYT
Egyptian Military's Sissi Denounces US - VOA
US Official Visits Senior Egypt Islamist in Jail - AP
Yemeni Nobel Peace Prize Winner Barred from Entering Egypt -VOA
Egypt Bars Yemeni Nobel Peace Winner - BBC
No Going Back on Democracy in Egypt - WP Editorial
Fear and Loathing in Cairo - WP Opinion
What Failed in Pakistan Won't Work in Egypt - Reuters Opinion
Iran
Iran's Rouhani Sworn In, Calls for Dialogue - VOA
In First Speech, Iran’s President Demands Respect - WP
New Leader Rouhani Assails Sanctions, Demands 'Respect' - LAT
Iranian President Sworn In, Presents Cabinet of Familiar Faces - NYT
Rouhani Sworn in as New President; WH Extends Olive Branch - TG
US Can be Iran's 'Willing Partner' - BBC
US Says it Can be `Willing Partner' with Iran - AP
US May be Willing to Work with New President Over Nuclear Concerns - Fox
Iran, US Signal Will to Engage as New President Sworn In - Reuters
Report: Iran's Rouhani Says US Wants Confrontation - AP
Rouhani Urges End to Iran Sanctions - BBC
New Iranian President Vows Support for Syria’s Assad - AP
Syria
Syrian Rebels Push into Assad Heartland - WP
Syrian Rebels Take Villages in Regime's Heartland - AP
Syria's War Splits Nation Into 3 Distinct Regions - AP
Thirty Killed in Heavy Fighting in Syrian Mountains - Reuters
HRW Urges Syria to Curb Missile Attacks - VOA
Syria Halts Use of Foreign Currencies for Business Deals - NYT
Middle East / North Africa
Israeli-Palestinian Riddle Won't Answer Wider Woes - Reuters
Israel Could Free 26 Palestinian Prisoners Next Week - VOA
Israel Puts 91 Settlements on Priority Spending List - Reuters
Israel Widens Settlement Subsidies - BBC
In West Bank, Boys Wield Weapon at Hand - NYT
Random Shooting, Bombings Kill 12 Across Iraq - AP
6 Alleged Coup Plotters in UAE on Hunger Strike - AP
Kuwait Forms New Cabinet, Includes Six Royals - Reuters
Kuwait Emir Endorses New Cabinet - AP
Tunisia Faces Growing Security and Political Turmoil - Reuters
Gunmen Kill Intelligence Official in Yemen - AP
Tunisian Soldier Killed, Seven Wounded - Reuters
Tunisian 'Islamist' Killed in Raid - BBC
Tunisian Police Says It Killed Suspected Terrorist - AP
Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Resigns - VOA
Libyan Deputy PM Resigns Citing 'Policy Failure' - AP
Libya's Turmoil Revealed in Feud for Custody of Gaddafi's Son - Reuters
Morocco's King Retracts Pedophile's Pardon - AP
US Department of Defense
Outside 'Enforcer' to Oversee DoD Headquarters Cuts - DN
Pentagon's Warnings Intend to Avert Budget Standoff - VOA
A US Navy With Only 8 Carriers? - DN
Too Many Classified Papers at Pentagon? - CSM
Soldier's War Zone Murder Conviction Could Ripple Through Ranks - FO
Fort Hood Trial Set to Open After Lengthy Delays - AP
Fort Hood Victims to Face Gunman in Military Court - NYT
Years of Appeals Await Fort Hood Suspect Hasan if Convicted - AP
Fort Hood and the Rarity of Military Executions - AP
In Fort Hood Court, a Trial Not Seen Since Vietnam War - NYT
Manning Sentencing Hearing Continues at Ft. Meade - AP
WikiLeaks Sentence Hearing Turns to Damage Done by Manning - Reuters
Bill Would Cut Off Salaries of Personnel Accused of Crimes - ST
A Decaying Defense Is No Defense - WP Editorial
United States
Other Agencies Clamor for Data NSA Compiles - NYT
US Grand Jury Probing Contractor that Vetted Snowden - Reuters
CIA’s Brennan Sent Letter to Benghazi 'Survivors' - WS
FBI Agents Gave Informants Permission to Break the Law - USAT
A Washington Riddle: What Is ‘Top Secret’? - NYT News Analysis
Australia
Australia's Rudd Calls September 7 Election - VOA
Australian PM Rudd Calls Election - BBC
Africa
Africa, West At Odds Over Disputed Zimbabwe Election - VOA
US and UK Concern Over Zimbabwe Vote - BBC
Zimbabwe's MDC Struggles for Survival After Election - Reuters
Zimbabwe Churches Urge Peace After Disputed Poll - AP
Sudan President Blocked from Saudi Air Space - VOA
Congo Rebels Threaten Main Eastern City - AP
Islamist Militants Attack Somali Capital - Reuters
African Leaders Want Disputed Somali City Annexed - AP
Zimbabwe: Mugabe's Tarnished Victory - Economist Editorial
Americas / Caribbean
Anarchy Along Mexico's Southern Border Crossings - LAT
Inmates 'Running Honduras Prisons' - BBC
Honduras Militarizes Main Prison After Deadly Riot - AP
Russian Warships Dock In Cuba On 'Friendly Visit' - AFP
Amnesty Names 5 Cubans 'Prisoners of Conscience' - AP
Pope Lavishes Praise on Brazilians - AP
Asia / Pacific
Philippines Seeks 'Tranquility' in Relations with China - SCMP
Philippines Acquiring French Vessel for South China Sea - AFP
At Least 6 Die in Bomb Blast in South Philippines - AP
Whistleblowers Pay Price Even as China Vows to Fight Corruption - Reuters
Lockheed Missile System Snags South Korean Deal - OS
Thai Government, Opposition at Odds Over Amnesty Bill - VOA
Explosive Goes Off at Buddhist Temple in Indonesia - AP
Indonesia Temple Blast Protests Violence Against Burma Muslims - Reuters
Indonesia Bomb Linked to Violence Against Rohingya - AP
Ban on Rebel Flag Stirs Ire in Indonesia - AP
The Price of ‘Made in China’ - NYT Opinion
Europe
Gibraltar Row with Spain Will be Resolved, Says UK Foreign Office - BBC
Spain Studies Measures to Pressure Gibraltar - Reuters
Gibraltar Minister Accuses Spain of Saber-Rattling - AP
Muslim Cleric Shot Dead in Russia's Dagestan - AP
Europe Presses Ukraine Leader on Tymoshenko Deal - VOA
Turkey Appoints New Army Top Brass - AFP
Turkish Police Disperse Istanbul Opposition Protest - VOA
Turkish Court Begins Sentencing in Ergenekon Conspiracy Trial - Reuters
South Asia
Russian Carrier to be Delivered to India by End of 2013 - DN
Indian University Cancels American’s Planned Talks - NYT