4 October SWJ Roundup

Afghanistan

U.S. Military Apologizes for Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan – New York Times

Coalition Forces Investigating Civilian Death in Kandahar – Voice of America

Afghan Colonel Vital to U.S. Despite Graft Allegations – Washington Post

Afghanistan Begins Promise to Disband Private Security Firms – VOA

For Female Marines, Tea Comes With Bullets – New York Times

Case of Accused Soldiers May Be Worst of 2 Wars – New York Times

NATO Troop Killed in South Afghanistan Bomb Blast – Associated Press

‘Obama’s Wars Parallels to Vietnam – Washington Post opinion

The Limits of War – Washington Post opinion

Pakistan

Militants Hit NATO Convoy in Pakistan Again – New York Times

Militants Set NATO Fuel Tankers Ablaze in Pakistan – Washington Post

Taliban Attacks NATO Supply Trucks in Pakistan – Associated Press

Pakistan Militants Vow More Attacks on NATO Supplies – Reuters

Pakistan: Dozens of Europeans in Terror Training – Associated Press

CIA Backed by Military Drones in Pakistan – Washington Post

Mullen Expresses Confidence in U.S.-Pakistan Relationship – AFPS

The Continuous Struggle Along Pakistan’s Frontier – Washington Post opinion

Iraq

As Maliki Clings to Power, Iraq’s Fissures Deepen – New York Times

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

Bomb Hits Convoy of Iraqi Official, Kills 1 – Associated Press

Iran

Iran Lifts Ban on Director, Saying He Issued an Apology – New York Times

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

Will Obama’s Foreign Policy Follow Democracy Rhetoric? – Washington Post

World

How Widespread is Cyberwarfare? – New York Times

Survey Finds Corruption Tainting Legal Profession – Associated Press

Africa

Africans See Economic Gains, Democracy Losses – Reuters

Frenzy of Rape in Congo Reveals U.N. Weakness – New York Times

Foreign-Based Group Behind Nigeria Bombs – Reuters

Americas and Caribbean

Violence Stalks Mayors in Mexico – Washington Post

Smugglers of Drugs Burrow on Mexico, U.S. Border – New York Times

Explosion at Plaza Injures 15 in Northern Mexico – Associated Press

Brazil Election Goes to Runoff – Voice of America

Runoff Will Decide the Presidency of Brazil – New York Times

Dilma Rousseff Likely Winner in Brazil Vote – Washington Post

Brazil’s Rousseff Facing Runoff Presidential Vote – Associated Press

Brazil Vote Goes to Runoff as Rousseff Falls Short – Reuters

Debate Over Meaning of Standoff in Ecuador – New York Times

Chavez Says Venezuela Militia Should Be Armed Full-Time – Associated Press

Asia Pacific

Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Hunt for North Korea’s Money – Los Angeles Times

U.S.: China, ASEAN Should Strengthen Spratlys Pact – Associated Press

More Countries Adopt China’s Tactics on Currency – New York Times

China: Migrant ‘Villages’ Within a City Ignite Debate – New York Times

Japan to Charge Ruling Party’s Ozawa Over Scandal – Reuters

Japan Government Support Slides on Handling Of China Row – Reuters

Europe

U.S., Britain Issue Travel Alerts for Europe – Voice of America

U.S. Issues Travel Alert for Americans in Europe – Washington Post

U.S., U.K. Raise Terrorism Threat Level In Europe – Reuters

Vagueness of U.S. Terror Alert Leaves Travelers Frustrated – New York Times

Ex-Mayor of Moscow to Form Political Movement – Associated Press

Moscow Ex-Mayor Not Planning Legal Battle – Reuters

Ethnic Wins in Bosnia May Cause Deeper Splits – New York Times

Bosnian Wartime Leader’s Son to Become President – Reuters

Preliminary Results Show Bosnians Divided on Vote – Associated Press

Turkey Aims for Elections in June – Associated Press

Dutch Politician on Trial on Hate Speech Charges – Associated Press

Dutch Anti-Islam Lawmaker on Trial For Inciting Hate – Associated Press

Middle East

U.S. Mideast Envoy: Palestinians Want Peace Talks to Continue – VOA

Settlers Set Fire to West Bank Mosque – Reuters

Syria Seeks Arrests Over Hariri Probe – Reuters

South Asia

India Opens Commonwealth Games With Pageantry, Tradition – Voice of America

Commonwealth Games Start Strong – Washington Post

Frustrations Aside, Indians Bask in Opening of Games – New York Times

Games India Isn’t Ready to Play – New York Times opinion

India the Incompetent – Washington Post opinion