14 September SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
U.S. Takes Over Fight in Helmand – Wall Street Journal
Taliban Increasingly Eyeing its Role in Politics – Washington Post
Afghan Commander Issues Rules on Contractors – New York Times
NATO: New Contracting Rules will Help Eliminate Corruption – Washington Post
Karzai Rift Prompts U.S. to Reevaluate Anti-corruption Strategy – Washington Post
Afghans Say Ready to Secure Parliamentary Poll – Reuters
Fears Raised Over Influx Of Fake Afghan Poll Cards – Reuters
Coalition, Afghan Forces Detain Insurgents – AFPS
Literacy As a Matter of Life and Death – Huffington Post opinion
Pakistan
Floods Stunt Pakistani Effort Against Insurgents – New York Times
Suspected US Missiles Kill 10 in NW Pakistan – Associated Press
Iraq
In Iraq, Clearer Image of U.S. Support – New York Times
Iraq Combat Over but U.S. Troops Still in Danger – Reuters
Iran
Obama’s Tack on Iran Is Hard to Read – New York Times
U.N. Accuses Iran of Hampering Nuclear Inspections – Voice of America
U.N. Nuclear Chief Chides Iran, Defends Monitors – Associated Press
3rd Iranian Diplomat Defects in Europe, Group Says – Associated Press
U.N. Clashes With Iran Over Barred Inspectors – Reuters
Iran: IAEA in Error Over Tehran Nuclear Program – Associated Press
Iran Holds Asian Reporter for Suspicious Questions – Associated Press
Ayatollah Speaks of Plot to Abuse Koran – New York Times
Iran Koran Protesters Scuffle With Police – Reuters
United Nations
U.N. Human Rights Chief Criticizes Big Powers – Reuters
U.S. Department of Defense
Pentagon’s Craziest PowerPoint Slide Revealed – Danger Room
Donley Calls for Fiscally Improved Air Force – AFPS
United States
Lugar Adds GOP Caveats to START – Washington Times
N.Y. Imam: ‘Every Option’ Being Considered – Washington Post
Accused Airline Bomber Abdulmutallab Fires Lawyers – Reuters
Al-Qaeda Looms – Washington Post opinion
Imam Behind NYC Mosque Enjoys His Megaphone – Washington Post opinion
Insanity’s Enablers – Washington Post opinion
Pastor Terry Jones, as Right as John Brown – Washington Post opinion
United Kingdom
Scottish Leader Criticises U.S. Senators on Libya – Reuters
Canada
Sex-Trade Traffickers Exploit Canadian Visa Rules – Reuters
World
Widespread Human Rights Abuses Reported as U.N. Council Opens – VOA
Africa
Project Aims to Reduce Fighting in Horn of Africa – Voice of America
Network of Spies Threatens Somalia – Washington Post
Somaliland Surrounds Up to 300 Ethiopian Rebels – Associated Press
Somaliland Forces ‘Corner Rebels’ – BBC News
Volunteers Arrested in Zimbabwe Released on Bail – Voice of America
Guinea PM Hints At Possible Poll Delay – Reuters
Public Order More Important Than Guinea Poll Date – Reuters
Guinea Poll Chief Dies Days Before Critical Vote – Associated Press
Lawyer: Algeria Anti-Corruption Activist Convicted – Associated Press
Malawi’s Ex-President: I’m Innocent of Corruption – Associated Press
Americas and Caribbean
Mexico Arrests Key Suspect in Beltran Leyva Cartel – Los Angeles Times
Mexico: Drug Capos Now Surrendering Without Fight – Associated Press
Mexico Arrest Deals Another Blow to Cartels – Reuters
Cuba’s Public-Sector Layoffs Signal Major Shift – New York Times
Cuba to Cut 500, 000 Gov’t Workers, Reform Salaries – Associated Press
Cuba Announces Mass Layoffs In Bid to Spur Private Sector – Reuters
U.N. Launches Anti-Rape Campaign in Haiti – Associated Press
Asia Pacific
Speculation from N. Korea about Conference Delay – Washington Post
North Korea “Succession” Meeting Could Start Soon – Reuters
Japan’s Premier Survives Challenge – New York Times
Japan PM Survives Leadership Vote – BBC News
Japan PM Wins Party Vote But Faces More Challenges – Reuters
China Demands Japan Free Boat Captain Immediately – Reuters
Central Asia
Watchdog Slams Lack of Kazakhstan’s Media Freedom – Associated Press
Europe
Turkey’s Government Encouraged by Referendum Results – Voice of America
Turkish Referendum Win Boosts Erdogan And Markets – Reuters
Microsoft Changes Policy Over Russian Crackdown – New York Times
German Party Moves Toward Expelling Sarrazin – New York Times
Former Polish PM Denies Existence of CIA Prison – Associated Press
French Memo Targets Roma Camps for Crackdown – Los Angeles Times
Middle East
Clinton Stresses Urgency of Mideast Talks – Washington Post
Clinton Calls Settlement Deal Possible – New York Times
Before Mideast Talks, Clinton Says ‘Time Is Ripe’ – Associated Press
Netanyahu’s Embrace of Talks Keeps Israelis Guessing – Los Angeles Times
Netanyahu Settlement Vow May Complicate Mideast Peace Talks – VOA
Israeli Enclave Thrust into Debate – Washington Post
Settlement Issue Dogs Peace Talks – BBC News
Settlements Row to Dominate U.S.-Led Mideast Talks – Reuters
After Negotiations, Israel Emerges on Twitter – New York Times
Peace Talks? What’s on TV? – New York Times opinion
South Asia
14 People Killed in Indian Kashmir in Deadliest Violence for Months – VOA
U.S. Koran Tensions Erupt in Kashmir – New York Times
Indian Forces Kill 17 in Clashes Spurred by Koran Burning – Washington Post
14 Killed in Kashmir as Indian Forces, Protesters Battle – Los Angeles Times
Fresh Violent Protests in Kashmir – BBC News
15 Killed in Disputed Kashmir in Deadly Protests – Associated Press
Fourteen Killed In Koran Protests Across Indian Kashmir – Reuters
India Deploys More Police to Kashmir After Protests – Reuters
Police Issue Shoot on Sight Orders in Kashmir – Associated Press
