1 November SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
NATO: Coalition Forces Kill Nearly 100 Afghan Insurgents – Voice of America
Recent Attacks Roil Largely Peaceful Western Afghanistan – Stars and Stripes
Taliban Hold Secret Talks with Afghan President – Associated Press
Afghan Official Says 17 Insurgents Killed in South – Associated Press
Taliban Briefly Overrun East Afghanistan District – Associated Press
Despite Challenges Ahead, War Is Missing From Campaign – Politics Daily
Karzai Protests Russian Agents in Drug Raid – New York Times
Karzai Condemns Russian Involvement in Afghan Drug Bust – Washington Post
Karzai Denounces Drug Raid in Afghanistan – Los Angeles Times
Crime and Punishment, Afghan-Style… – New York Times
Pakistan
U.S. Missile Attack Kills 5 in NW Pakistan – Associated Press
Pakistani Taliban Publicly Flog Men For “Drug Dealing” – Reuters
Yemen / Al Qaeda
Bomb Plot Shows Key Role Played by Intelligence – New York Times
2 Package Bombs were Intended to Detonate ‘in Flight – Washington Post
Bombs from Yemen were Made to Blow Up in Flight – Los Angeles Times
Package Bombers Not ‘Quite There Yet’ – Washington Times
Two in Custody, Yemen Searches for Suspects in Bomb Plot – Voice of America
Bomb Plot Just Narrowly Averted, Officials Say – Associated Press
White House: Bombs Part of Continuing al Qaeda Threat – Washington Times
Dubai Bomb Flew on Passenger Jets – BBC News
U.S. Officials: Bombmaker in Yemen a Key Suspect – Associated Press
Yemeni Officials Free Suspect in Al Qaeda Bomb Plot – Christian Science Monitor
Yemen Frees Student Held Over Parcel Bombs – Reuters
Iraq
Hostage Case at Baghdad Church Ends in Bloodbath – New York Times
Baghdad Church Hostage Drama Ends in Bloodbath – BBC News
52 Killed In Iraq Church Raid – Reuters
Death Toll From Iraqi Church Siege Rises to 39 – Associated Press
Saudi King Offers Talks to Break Iraq Deadlock – BBC News
Iraq’s Shi’ite Politicians Turn Down Saudi Offer – Reuters
Iraqi MPs Get Handsome Pay for Little Work – Associated Press
… Crime and Forgiveness, Iraqi-Style – New York Times
Iran
Iranian Official Says Tehran Has Own Agenda for Nuclear Talks – Voice of America
Iran’s Supreme Leader Demands Support of Clerics – Los Angeles Times
Ahmadinejad Says Food, Fuel Subsidies will be Slashed – Los Angeles Times
Guard Led 3 American Hikers Across Iran Border – New York Times
United Nations
Iran, Saudi Arabia Expected to Join U.N. Agency on Women – Los Angeles Times
WikiLeaks
Sharing Secrets at Arm’s Length – New York Times opinion
U.S. Department of Defense
What Election Night Could Mean for the Troops – Stars and Stripes
Army Studies Thrill-Seeking Behavior – New York Times
Generation Gap Divides Troops on Gays in Military – Associated Press
United States
GOP Would Review Probe into CIA Actions – Washington Times
Immigration Law Goes Before Appeals Court – Washington Post
Jet Ski Killing Rattles Rustic Texas Border Town – Los Angeles Times
Arizona Beheading Raises Fears of Cartels – Associated Press
Gitmo Former ‘Child Soldier’ Sentenced to 8 Years – Associated Press
Guantanamo Bay’s Youngest Militant Omar Khadr Jailed – BBC News
Guantanamo Canadian to Serve 8 More Years In Prison – Reuters
Clinton Vows to Fight Sexual Slavery – Associated Press
U.S. Plays Conflicted Role in Global Climate Debate – Washington Post
Book Reviews
“The Gun”: Arms and the Man – New York Times
“The Gun”: The Gun that Made History – Washington Post
“A Skeptic’s Case for Nuclear Disarmament”: Drop the Weapons – New York Times
Africa
Voters in Ivory Coast Choosing New President – Voice of America
After Delays, Citizens Vote for a President in Ivory Coast – New York Times
Ivory Coast Holds Long-delayed ‘Reconciliation’ Poll – BBC News
Ivory Coast Holds First Election Since War in 2002 – Associated Press
Somali-American Becomes Prime Minister of Somalia – New York Times
Nigerian Leaders Urge Calm after Ethnic Violence Flares – BBC News
Zimbabweans Wrap Up Public Constitution Meetings – Associated Press
Tanzania’s President Kikwete Tipped for Election Win – BBC News
Americas and Caribbean
Poised to Lead Brazil, Facing Unfinished Tasks – New York Times
Rousseff is Brazil’s First Female President – Washington Post
In a First, Brazil Elects a Woman as President – New York Times
Brazil Elects First Female President – Los Angeles Times
Rousseff Is Elected as Brazil’s Next President – Associated Press
Brazil Leader’s Chosen Successor Wins Presidency – Reuters
Mexican Drug Cartel Forces Lawyer’s Confessions – Washington Post
Mexico Needs More U.S. Help in Drug Wars – Washington Post editorial
Bolivia Eyes Iranian Military Planes, Helicopters – Associated Press
Mexico Police Find Canadian’s Car; A Body in Trunk – Associated Press
Honduras Blames Gang in Football Field Massacre – Associated Press
Chavez Orders Takeover of Venezuelan Steel Maker – Associated Press
Cuba Faces Looming Deadline for Prisoner Release – Associated Press
Asia Pacific
Burma, Human Rights Issues Backdrop to Obama Asia Trip – Voice of America
China’s Rise Leads Neighbors to Join Forces – New York Times
U.S. Offers Mediation Between China and Japan as Asia Leaders Meet – VOA
U.S. Works to Ease China-Japan Conflict – New York Times
“Rebalancing China” – New York Times editorial
Russian President Signs Nuclear Plant Deal With Vietnam – Voice of America
Russia Leader Visits Disputed Isle, Tokyo Protests – Associated Press
Japan In New Diplomatic Row After Russian Isle Visit – Reuters
Korean Border Shooting Likely An Accident – Reuters
Indonesian Volcano Unleashes New Powerful Eruption – Associated Press
Burma Junta Says Will Keep Power if Voters Abstain – Reuters
Burma Junta Accused of Slowing Down Internet – Associated Press
Clinton Urges Rights Progress in Cambodia – Associated Press
Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan Deals Cloaked in Mystery – Washington Post
Five Parties to Enter New Kyrgyz Parliament – Reuters
Europe
Heart of Istanbul Attacked by Suicide Bomber – Voice of America
Suicide Bomber Injures 32 in Istanbul – New York Times
32 Injured in Suicide Bombing in Istanbul – Los Angeles Times
At Least 32 Wounded in Istanbul Suicide Bombing – Associated Press
Istanbul Suicide Attack Highlights Turkey’s Struggle – Christian Science Monitor
Spain Without ETA? Basque Group May Be Nearing End – Associated Press
Russian Activists See Change in a Humble Protest – New York Times
Dissent Has its Day in Moscow – Los Angeles Times
2,000 Rally in Moscow, Demand Freedom of Assembly – Associated Press
A Spain Without ETA? – Associated Press
Middle East
Israel’s Netanyahu Announces U.S. Visit – Voice of America
Israeli PM to Visit U.S. Next Week – Associated Press
Israel’s Overheated Housing Market Rouses Concerns – Los Angeles Times
Saudi Clerics Endorse Ban on Female Cashiers – Associated Press
Yemen Seen Refusing Opposition Poll Delay Request – Reuters
South Asia
India’s Growing Wealth Boosts Charitable Giving – Washington Post
India: Land of Many Cell Phones, Fewer Toilets – Associated Press
It’s Morning in India – New York Times opinion
