Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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Afghanistan
Karzai Reiterates US Security Deal Refusal - VOA
A Gated Community Rises for Afghanistan’s Elite - LAT
4 Killed in Roadside Bombing in Afghanistan - AP
Controlled Blasts by Afghan Army Shake Kabul - Reuters
Syria
France Says 'Pessimistic' on Syria, Has Doubts About Peace Talks - Reuters
US, Britain Have Not Helped Syrian Rebels Enough, Saudi Prince Says - Reuters
Syria Uses Red Tape, Threats to Control UN Aid Agencies - Reuters
Refuge: Stories From the Syrian Exodus - WP
Ships to Haul 500 Tons of Syrian Chemical Agents - AP
The Syrian Abyss - WP Editorial
Moonwalking in Syria - LAT Opinion
Iran
Minister Says Iran Will Continue Nuclear Talks - AP
Iran Committed to Continuing Nuclear Talks - Reuters
Calls Mount to Free 2 Iranian Opposition Leaders - NYT
Kerry Says US Has Not Abandoned Ex-FBI Agent Missing in Iran - Reuters
Iran Asks US to Provide More on Missing American - AP
Iran Reports Successfully Sending Another Monkey Into Space - NYT
US Department of Defense
Wreaths Across America at Arlington - S&S
Lawmakers Promise Review of Military Pension Cuts - S&S
Air Force Envisions Smaller Force to Preserve Readiness - AFPS
The Guantánamo Trials, in Pastel - NYT Opinion
US Intelligence Community
Extent of Snowden’s Leaks Eludes American Officials - NYT
In 2014, NSA to Face Winds of Change - Reuters
CIA Benghazi Team Clash Led to 'Stand Down' Report - AP
Africa
CAR Insecurity Worsens Humanitarian Crisis - VOA
France Says to Seek European Help in Central African Republic - Reuters
UN Condemns Killing of Mali Peacekeepers - VOA
United Nations Says Several Peacekeepers Are Killed in Mali - AP
At Least Four Are Killed in Kenya Van Explosion - AP
South Africa Holds State Funeral for Mandela - AP
South Africa Buries 'Greatest Son' Mandela - Reuters
Americas / Caribbean
On Election Day, Latin America Willingly Trades Machismo for Female Clout - NYT
Mexico: A Border City Known for Killing, Gets Back to Living - NYT
11 Bodies Found in Indigenous Community in Mexico - AP
Venezuela Grounds Flight Over Bomb Threat - AP
Bachelet Seen Winning Chile Presidential Runoff - AP
Candidate Proposals in Chile Presidential Vote - AP
Costa Rica's Peace Dividend: How Abolishing the Military Paid Off - LAT Opinion
Is it Time for the US to Shake Cuba's Hand Too? - LAT Opinion
Asia / Pacific
Japan PM to Push Security Agenda Next Year With Fresh Urgency - Reuters
Japan, ASEAN Pledge Air, Sea Cooperation - VOA
China Condemns Japan’s Abe for Criticizing Air Defense Zone - Reuters
US, Chinese Warships Avert Near-Collision in South China Sea - VOA
American and Chinese Navy Ships Nearly Collided in South China Sea - NYT
US, China Warships Narrowly Avoid Collision - WP
China Completes First Soft Landing on Moon in 37 Years - WP
As Rover Lands, China Joins Moon Club - NYT
China's Moon Rover Leaves Traces on Lunar Soil - AP
Kerry in Vietnam for Trade, Security Talks - VOA
Now Top US Diplomat, Kerry Returns to Vietnam - AP
The Women Behind the Throne in N. Korea's 'Empire of Horror' - TT
Kim Jong-un’s Aunt Appears to Survive Husband’s Purge - NYT
Kim's Aunt Appears Safe After Husband's Execution - AP
North Korea Purge Mirrors Those in 20th Century - AP
N. Korean Official: Purge Won't Hurt Economic Policy - AP
Thailand’s Military Hosts Forum on Political Crisis - AP
Japan, Burma Sign Investment Pact - AP
Dear President of China - NYT Opinion
Central Asia
Only Nominal Competition in Turkmenistan's Vote - AP
No Whiff of Dissent in Turkmenistan's First Multi-Party Vote - Reuters
Europe
Far Right in Eastern Europe Makes Gains as Syrians Arrive - NYT
Signs of Momentum Shifting to Protesters in Ukraine - NYT
US Senators to Visit Ukraine on Day of Opposition Rally - VOA
Senator McCain Meets Ukrainian Protest Leaders Amid Rival Rallies - Reuters
Ukrainian Opposition Presses With Massive Rally - AP
Ukrainians Mass for New Anti-Gov’t Rally as EU Halts Trade Deal - Reuters
In Concession, Ukraine Moves Against Some Officials - WP
4 Top Ukraine Officials Investigated in Crackdown - AP
Spain: Catalans Want Independence Referendum in 2014 - Reuters
France Broadens Its Surveillance Power - NYT
Germany: Social Democrats Secure a Third Term for Merkel - NYT
Italian Neo-Fascist Group Tears Down Flag From EU Headquarters - Reuters
A New Cold War Tug-of-War on Ukraine - LAT Editorial
Ukraine's Drama, Obama's Weakness - LAT Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Bahrain Expansion Latest Signal of Continued US Presence - S&S
Home-Invasion Killings, Bombings Kill 9 in Iraq - AP
Iraq Violence Claims 17 - Reuters
Officials: Gunmen Kill Family of 5 in Iraq - AP
Yemen: Strikes Targeted Al-Qaida Leaders - VOA
Japanese Diplomat Hurt in Failed Yemen Abduction - AP
Thousands Evacuated from Gaza After Flooding - VOA
Gaza Strip Receives Fuel After Storm Batters It - AP
Egypt Constitution Vote Set for January - VOA
Egypt to Vote Next Month on New Constitution - NYT
Tunisia Chooses New PM to Replace Islamist Gov't - AP
Tunisian Parties Agree on New Premier to Lead Until Elections - Reuters
South Asia