12 September SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
Security in Afghanistan Is Deteriorating, Aid Groups Say – New York Times
Karzai: New Approach to Terrorism Battle – Washington Post
Karzai Marks 9 / 11 With Appeal Over Civilian Deaths – Associated Press
Taliban Says U.S. Should Pull Out of Afghanistan – Voice of America
‘Only Girl Running with Men’ – Washington Post
NATO Says 5 Insurgents Killed in Afghanistan – Associated Press
Tajikistan Forces Kill 20 Taliban Fighters At Border – Reuters
Afghans Continue Protests Against Threat to Burn Quran – Voice of America
Afghans Protest Koran Burning For Second Day – Reuters
A Dubious Battle for Afghan Hearts and Minds – Washington Post opinion
Pakistan
Officials: Airstrike Kills 4 Militants in Pakistan – Associated Press
Landowners Breached Levees to Save Own Property – Los Angeles Times
Iraq
Nine Years After 9/11, Fighting Terrorism in Iraq – FOX News
Iraq Agrees to Compensate U.S. Victims of Saddam – Agence France-Presse
Iran
Fate of U.S. Hiker in Iran Uncertain – Voice of America
Iran Ready to Free American Woman, State TV Says – Associated Press
U.S. Woman Caught in Middle of Iran’s Power Struggle – Associated Press
Iran Willing to Release U.S. Hiker on $500,000 Bail – Associated Press
Iran Diplomat in Finland Resigns to Protest Hard-liners – Los Angeles Times
Iranian Diplomat Resigns In Finland, Joins Opposition – Reuters
Iran Hangs Five For “Anti – Revolutionary” Activities – Reuters
U.S. Department of Defense
Gates, Mullen Reflect on Troop Sacrifices Since 9/11 – AFPS
Families at Pentagon Memorial Reflect on Lost Loved Ones – AFPS
Military Eyes Glowing Secrets of Fireflies, Others – Associated Press
United States
9/11 Marked by Protests and Pleas for Tolerance – Washington Post
On Sept. 11 Anniversary, Rifts Amid Mourning – New York Times
Obama Marks 9-11 Anniversary at Pentagon – Voice of America
Obama Commemorates 9/11 in Weekly Address – AFPS
U.S. Marks 9-11 Anniversary – Voice of America
Crowds Face Off at Ground Zero – Washington Post
U.S. Tensions Over Koran Spark Isolated Incidents on 9/11 – Reuters
Falling into bin Laden’s Trap – Washington Post opinion
United Kingdom
U.K. Says Needs Global Military Force Post-Afghan War – Reuters
World
Human Rights Watch Looks to Expand Global Reach – Washington Post
Africa
American Doctors Held in Zimbabwe – New York Times
Nigerian Media Mogul Reports Election Threat – Associated Press
24 Injured in Clash Between Rival Guinea Parties – Associated Press
DR Congo Bans ‘Conflict Mining’ – BBC News
Americas and Caribbean
Woman’s Links to Mexican Drug Cartel a Saga of Corruption – Washington Post
Mexican Police Neutralize Car Bomb in Border City – Associated Press
25 Slain in Deadliest Day for Mexican City – Associated Press
85 Inmates Escape Mexican Prison Near Texas – Associated Press
Drug Groups ‘Threaten Colombia’ – BBC News
Asia Pacific
N. Korea Uses Lead-up to Conference to Improve Relations – Washington Post
N. Korea Suggests Family Reunions – New York Times
China Summons Japanese Ambassador Again Over Boat – Associated Press
China’s Raises Pressure on Japan, Boat Protest Planned – Reuters
China Postpones Talks with Japan – BBC News
China Explores a Frontier 2 Miles Deep – New York Times
Pirates Attack Japan Ship Off Indonesia, No Crew Injured – Reuters
Some Ask if Ozawa Is the Force That Japan Needs – New York Times
An Election in Japan – Washington Post editorial
Europe
Russia Uses Microsoft to Suppress Dissent – New York Times
Attacks in Southern Russia Kill 2 Police, Wound 5 – Associated Press
Serbia Indicts Nine Men in Kosovo Killings – Reuters
Danes Say Minor Hotel Blast Could Be Terror Attack – Associated Press
Denmark Raises Terror Preparedness After Hotel Blast – Reuters
Turkey Referendum Shaping Up as Dress Rehearsal – Los Angeles Times
Turkey Votes on New Constitution – BBC News
Turkey Holds Referendum on Constitutional Changes – Reuters
Middle East
Israel, Palestinian Militants Trade Fire at Gaza Border – BBC News
Succession Gives Army a Stiff Test in Egypt – New York Times
South Asia
New Whistleblower Laws Created in India – Washington Post
Thousands March in Indian Kashmir; Police Attacked – Associated Press
Thousands in Kashmir Eid Rallies – BBC News
