15 September SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
U.S., Afghan Forces Launch Assault in S. Afghanistan – Los Angeles Times
U.S. Debates Karzai’s Place in Fighting Corruption – New York Times
New Afghan Corruption Inquiries Frozen – New York Times
More Trouble Foreseen for Kabul Bank – New York Times
Next Afghan Vote “Not Perfect” But Better – Reuters
Afghan, Coalition Forces Kill 23 in Helmand Engagements – AFPS
30 Insurgents Killed in Afghanistan Ahead of Vote – Associated Press
Record Level of U.S. Airstrikes Hit Afghan Militants – Associated Press
Thousands Of Afghans Stage Anti-U.S. Protest In Kabul – Reuters
Karzai’s Cronies Make Afghan Election a Farce – The Age opinion
Pakistan
Pakistan Missile Strikes Kill 14 – Voice of America
U.S. Strike Kills 12 More Militants In Pakistan – Reuters
Iraq
U.S. Troops Help Iraqi Military Battle al-Qaida – Associated Press
Iran
Cleric to Iran: Take Sanctions Seriously – Washington Post
Ahmadinejad Under Pressure Inside And Outside Iran – Reuters
Iran’s Nuclear Power Plant Launch Stirring Unease – Los Angeles Times
Iran Releases Female American Hiker – Voice of America
Iran Releases One American Hiker – Washington Post
Iran Releases One American Hiker – New York Times
American Woman Freed by Iran After Bail Deal – Associated Press
U.S. Hiker Is Released in Iran, Her Lawyer Says – Reuters
Iran Sees “Dangerous” IAEA Mistake on Inspectors – Reuters
Iran Frees a Captive – Washington Post editorial
United Nations
U.N. Warns of Refugee Camp Dangers – BBC News
Former Chilean President to Lead New U.N. Agency – New York Times
Hungry Population Falls but Remains Large – New York Times
U.N. Sees Global Hunger Easing In 2010 – Reuters
E.U. Bid to Upgrade U.N. Status Hits Road-Block – Reuters
U.S. Department of Defense
Gates Details $100 Billion in Defense Cuts – Washington Post
2 Charged with Selling Counterfeit Chips to U.S. Military – Washington Post
Army Band to Get a $4.4 Million Home in Ala. – Washington Post
Lynn Briefs North Atlantic Council on Cybersecurity – AFPS
Carter Outlines Plan to Help Warfighters, Taxpayers – AFPS
Officials to Begin Testing ‘Venture Catalyst’ Solutions – AFPS
Mullen Tackles Questions in Virtual Town Hall – AFPS
United States
Shariah a Danger to U.S., Security Pros Say – Washington Times
Quicker Federal Hiring System on Track to Start in November – Washington Post
Africa
U.S. Offers Sudan New Incentives For Peace Deals – Voice of America
U.N. Expert Urges Probe of Recent Attacks in Darfur – Associated Press
Elections Put Nigeria on The Brink, But Of What? – Reuters
Death of Ugandan Journalist Prompts Calls for Justice – Voice of America
Doubts Growing About Sunday Election in Guinea – Associated Press
Americas and Caribbean
Letter from Mexico: In No Mood for a Fiesta – Washington Post
Mexico’s Immigration Minister Resigns – New York Times
Mexico Ups Security on Bicentennial Attack Concern – Associated Press
The Killings Don’t Stop in Ciudad Juarez – Los Angeles Times
Bill: U.S. Out of ”United States of Mexico” – Associated Press
Ratings Boost For Chavez Ahead Of Venezuelan Vote – Reuters
U.S. Post – Election Vote Seen Best Chance For Cuba Bill – Reuters
Cuba to Move State Employees into Private Sector – Voice of America
Cuba Announces Mass Layoffs In Bid to Spur Private Sector – Reuters
Scandals Dominate Brazil Campaign as Vote Nears – Reuters
Peru’s Garcia Picks Party Insider to Lead Cabinet – Reuters
No Plan in Sight for Haiti’s Homeless – Los Angeles Times
Haitian PM Defends Speed of Post-Quake Rebuilding – Associated Press
Asia Pacific
U.S. Envoy: No Quick Progress Likely in N. Korea Talks – Associated Press
Dozens Killed in N. Korea Typhoon – BBC News
Japan’s Premier Survives Challenge – New York Times
Japanese Prime Minister Reelected Leader of Ruling Party – Washington Post
China Protest Calls Grow In Japan Dispute – Reuters
Burmese Officials Dissolve Main Opposition Party – Voice of America
Europe
Gates to Meet With Russian Defense Minister – New York Times
Moscow’s Mayor Refuses to Resign – Voice of America
France Bans Muslim Veil – Voice of America
French Senate Passes Ban on Full Muslim Veils – Associated Press
E.U.: French Roma Deportations a ‘Disgrace’ – Voice of America
E.U. Calls France’s Roma Expulsions a ‘Disgrace’ – New York Times
Eiffel Tower Reopens After Bomb Threat, Evacuation – Associated Press
Italy Seizes $1.9 Billion in Mafia-Linked Assets – New York Times
Sweden Government Seen Winning Parliament Majority – Reuters
Middle East
U.S. Envoy: Mideast Talks ‘Moving in Right Direction’ – Voice of America
Mitchell Says Israel And Palestinians Believe In Deal – Reuters
Israelis and Palestinians Begin Second Round of Talks – Washington Post
Israel and Palestinian Leaders Extend Egypt Talks – New York Times
Egyptian Diplomat says Israeli Settlement Freeze Remains Key – VOA
Standoff over Settlement Construction Bogs Down Talks – Los Angeles Times
Netanyahu, Abbas Try Again to Fix Settlement Dispute – Reuters
Clinton to Try to Defuse Settlement Crisis – Associated Press
No Progress Seen on Israeli Settlements in Talks – Associated Press
Israel Accused of Not Probing Palestinian Deaths – Associated Press
Bahrain Continues Crackdown on Shiite Opposition – Washington Times
Amid Shiite Unrest, Explosion Hits Cars in Bahrain – Associated Press
South Asia
Indian Kashmir Under Strict Curfew – Voice of America
Kashmir Is Locked Down, but Bloodshed Continues – New York Times
Indian Security Forces Crack Down on Kashmir Protesters – Washington Post
Tensions High Across Kashmir After Koran Protests – New York Times
Indian Leaders Search for End to Kashmir Violence – Associated Press
India’s Protests Are Cherished and Maligned – New York Times
