3 October SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
Karzai Prepares Afghan Forces for Foreign Withdrawal – Voice of America
Karzai Gives Pep Speech to Afghan Security Forces – Associated Press
For Female Marines, Tea Comes With Bullets – New York Times
2 NATO Service Members Killed in Afghanistan – Associated Press
‘Obama’s Wars Parallels to Vietnam – Washington Post opinion
Pakistan
CIA Backed by Military Drones in Pakistan – Washington Post
No End in Sight to Pakistan-NATO Supply Standoff – Associated Press
U.S. Drone Attacks Kill 17 Militants in Pakistan – New York Times
Pakistan Drone Attacks Kill Nine Suspected Militants – BBC News
3 Killed in Pakistan Following U.S. Missile Strikes – Associated Press
Bin Laden Calls for Pakistan Relief in New Tape – Voice of America
Pakistan Army Says ‘Extra-judicial Killing’ Video Faked – BBC News
The Continuous Struggle Along Pakistan’s Frontier – Washington Post opinion
Iraq
Premier Works to Build Broader Coalition in Iraq – New York Times
Tortuous Path Ahead to Form Iraq Government – Reuters
Iraq’s Kurds Hold Political Cards for Al-Maliki – Associated Press
In Iraq, New Leadership but Same Reality – New York Times
Iraqis Still Reliant on Power Generators – Washington Post
Iran
Syrian Leader Visits Iran to Discuss Regional Issues – Los Angeles Times
Iran Says It Arrested Suspects Linked to a Computer Worm – New York Times
Intel Chief Says Iran Able to Fight Computer Worm – Associated Press
Arrests of ‘Nuclear Spies’ Announced by Iran Intelligence – Washington Post
Iran Says Several Held For Spying on Nuclear Sites – Reuters
Al Qaeda
Bin Laden Resurfaces in Audio Recordings – New York Times
Bin Laden Calls for Pakistan Relief in New Tape – Voice of America
Osama Bin Laden Softens Tone, but to What End? – Associated Press
U.S. Department of Defense
Corps to Roll Out New Leadership Training – Marine Corps Times
Traumatic Brain Injury: Hidden Yet Life-altering – Washington Post
United States
First Look Inside Proposed NYC Islamic Center – New York Times
Westboro Church Supreme Court Case Tests First Amendment – Stars and Stripes
United Kingdom
New Labour Leader Heads Back to Britain’s Center – New York Times
World
How Widespread is Cyberwarfare? – New York Times
Africa
Death Toll Rises in Bombing of Nigerian Independence Celebrations – VOA
Nigeria Bomb Toll Rises as Government Admits It Was Warned – Reuters
Nigeria: Ex-Mend Chief Arrested for Blasts – BBC News
Arrest Made in Nigeria Bombings – New York Times
Arrest Made in Nigeria Bombings – Associated Press
Americas and Caribbean
Violence Stalks Mayors in Mexico – Washington Post
Smugglers of Drugs Burrow on Mexico, U.S. Border – New York Times
Gunmen Kidnap 22 in Acapulco – Los Angeles Times
Mexico Probing Acapulco Tourist Kidnapping Report – Reuters
Brazil Set to Pick Lula Successor – BBC News
Brazilian Leader’s Protégée Likely to Prevail in Election – New York Times
New Polls Show Brazil Election May Go to Runoff – Reuters
Brazil Hates to Bid Lula Farewell – Los Angeles Times
Fidel Castro May Visit Venezuela, Chavez Says – Reuters
Ecuador’s Correa to Purge Rebel Police, Probe Foe – Los Angeles Times
Ecuador’s Correa Backs Off Dissolving Congress – Reuters
3 Police Colonels Investigated in Ecuador Revolt – Associated Press
Ecuador ‘to Revise Austerity Law’ – BBC News
Paraguayan Leader’s Health Stable After Treatment – Reuters
Asia Pacific
Chinese President Reiterates Support for N. Korean Leadership – Washington Post
China Vows to Enhance Ties With New N. Korea Leadership – Associated Press
N. Korea Asks South for Talks on Restarting Tours – Associated Press
Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Hunt for North Korea’s Money – Los Angeles Times
Contender for Nobel Prize Is in Chinese Prison – Associated Press
Europe
U.S. to Issue Terrorism Alert for Travel to Europe – New York Times
U.S.to Issue Europe Travel Warning – BBC News
Concern That Terror Teams Have Selected Targets, Ready to Strike – ABC News
Putin Chief Of Staff May Be Next Moscow Mayor – Reuters
Mosques in Moscow Become a Flash Point – Washington Post
Russian Forces Kill Five In North Caucasus – Reuters
Ruling Coalition Wins Latvia Vote – New York Times
Governing Coalition Wins Latvia Vote – Associated Press
Latvia PM Wins Election, to Hold Coalition Talks – Reuters
Serbia Turns Back on Virulent Nationalism – New York Times
Bosnians Vote Amid Pessimism And Divisions – Reuters
Dutch Christian Democrats Back Deal With Far Right – Reuters
Middle East
Palestinians Say No Talks until Israel Stops Settlements – Voice of America
Palestinians Urge Suspension of Talks With Israel – New York Times
Palestinians: Talks Hinge on Construction – Washington Post
Palestinian Leaders Threaten to Quit Mideast Peace Talks – Los Angeles Times
Future of Jewish Enclave in West Bank Far From Settled – Los Angeles Times
No Talks Until Israel Halts Settlements, PLO Says – Reuters
Palestinians Back Abbas on Settlement Slowdown – Associated Press
Peace Talks Come and Go, but a Settlement Grows – Associated Press
Five Myths About Middle East Peace – Washington Post opinion
Syrian Leader: Mideast Talks Only to Help Obama – Associated Press
Syrian Leader Visits Iran to Discuss Regional Issues – Los Angeles Times
Syria’s Assad Rebuffs Washington By Courting Iran – Reuters
Iran Awards Syrian Leader Highest Medal of Honor – Voice of America
Egypt Rebuffs U.S. Concerns Over Human Rights – Associated Press
South Asia
India Hopes for Chance to Save National Pride – New York Times
India: Security Tight for Games Opener – BBC News
Games India Isn’t Ready to Play – New York Times opinion
India the Incompetent – Washington Post opinion
