4 November SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
New U.S. Approach to Afghanistan Insurgency – Christian Science Monitor
Helmand Governor: U.S. Improving Security in Sangin – Associated Press
Afghan Governor Sees Better Security – Reuters
Alleged Afghan Elections Irregularities Under Inquiry – Washington Post
Probe Launched Into Afghanistan Election Body – Reuters
U.S. to Spend $511 Million to Expand Kabul Embassy – Associated Press
Insurgents Step Up Attacks on Afghan Forces – Associated Press
3 NATO Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan – Voice of America
Combined Force Kills Insurgents in Helmand Province – AFPS
NATO: Service Member Killed in Eastern Afghanistan – Associated Press
Russia Vows to Help NATO More in Afghan War – Associated Press
Pakistan
Militants’ Threats Cow U.S.-aided Pakistan – Washington Times
Pakistani Officials Say U.S. Missile Strikes Kill 11 – Voice of America
U.S. Missile Strikes Kill 13 Militants in Pakistan – Associated Press
Yemen
U.S. Clandestine War’ War in Yemen? – Christian Science Monitor
Yemen’s Drive on Al Qaeda Faces Internal Skepticism – New York Times
Yemen Al Qaeda Avoids Mistakes Made in Iraq – Los Angeles Times
Yemen Al Qaeda Warned Tribe Against Helping Govt – Reuters
Atop Yemen Al-Qaida, a Militant Who Vows to Hit U.S. – Associated Press
YouTube Withdraws Cleric’s Videos – New York Times
YouTube Yanks Islamic Cleric’s Jihad Sermon Videos – Agence France-Presse
Iraq
Iraqis Have Harsh Words for Security Forces – Christian Science Monitor
In the New Iraq, a Familiar Taste of Misery – New York Times
Iraq Parliament to Meet, Maliki May Form Government – Reuters
Q&A: Is al Qaeda in Iraq Coming Back? – Reuters
Al-Qaida in Iraq Threatens Attacks on Christians – Associated Press
Iran
U.S. Designates Anti-government Militant Group as Terrorist – Los Angeles Times
Iran Holds Four ‘U.K.-linked Men’ for Killings – BBC News
Iran Says Four British-Based “Terrorists” Arrested – Reuters
France: Iran Says No Verdict Yet in Stoning Case – Associated Press
Iran Stoning Woman Not Executed, France Says – BBC News
France Says Iran Woman Will Not Be Hanged Wednesday – Reuters
Islam
Obama’s Star Fades in Muslim World – Associated Press
U.S. Department of Defense
Secretive Company Lands Jet Fuel Contract – Washington Post
Amos Offers Vision for U.S. Marine Corps’ Future at Town Hall – Stars and Stripes
Okinawa Candidates: New Marine Base Not an Option – Stars and Stripes
5th Military Facility Shooting Linked to Same Gun – Washington Post
FBI Links 5 Shootings in Virginia – Associated Press
FBI Links Shootings in Washington D.C. Area – BBC News
United States
House Democrats See Their Defense Experts Tossed Aside – Stars and Stripes
Election Outcome May Complicate Obama’s Foreign Policy – Washington Post
Concern over Global Impact of U.S. Elections – Washington Post
Shift in Washington Stirs Economic Jitters Abroad – New York Times
What U.S. Vote Means For G20 Summit – Reuters
9 Vets of Current Wars Win Seats on Capitol Hill – Stars and Stripes
Clinton Urges Lame-Duck Senate Vote on START – Associated Press
U.S. Submits to U.N. Human Rights Review – Associated Press
U.S. Men Charged with Aiding Somalia’s al-Shabab – BBC News
Solemn End to Trial for ’98 Embassy Attacks – New York Times
United Kingdom
Theresa May Defends U.K.’s Defences Against Terrorism – BBC News
U.K. Identifies Al-Qaida Offshoot as Key New Threat – Associated Press
New Zealand
U.S., New Zealand Mend Ties After Nuclear Dispute – Associated Press
Africa
Current President, Former Prime Minister Leading Ivory Coast Vote – VOA
In Tense Ivory Coast, Election Results Indicate Runoff – New York Times
Partial Ivory Coast Election Results Show Tight Race – BBC News
Ivory Coast Heads for Runoff Vote – Associated Press
Ivorian Leader, Rival Level In Poll Results So Far – Reuters
Journalist Held as Darfur Rebels Clash With Government Troops – Reuters
Tanzania’s Ruling Party Expects to Win Election – Voice of America
France Orders Rwandan Extradited to World Court – Associated Press
Rwandan Rebel to Face ICC Trial – BBC News
Top Kenyan Politician to Meet ICC Prosecutor – Associated Press
Liberian Leader Dissolves Cabinet – Reuters
Americas and Caribbean
5th U.S. Citizen Killed in Mexico This Week – Associated Press
18 Dead Found in Mexico Mass Grave Shown in Video – Associated Press
Mass Grave Of Drug War Victims Found In Mexico – Reuters
Mexico, U.S.: Massive Tunnel with Rail System Discovered – Los Angeles Times
Mexico, U.S.: Drugs Seized in Tunnel Near Border – New York Times
U.S. Border Cops Find Massive Mexico Drug Tunnel – Reuters
Colombia and Venezuela Press on with ‘Brotherly’ Ties – BBC News
Colombia Police Raid Drugs Agency – BBC News
Colombia Suspends 7 in Military After Children’s Killings – New York Times
Colombia Soldiers Suspended After Three Children Killed – BBC News
Brazil’s Lula to Ease Transition And Fight Currency Rally – Reuters
Chavez Allies Back Basque Separatist in Venezuela – Associated Press
Haiti Cholera Deaths Rise Sharply – BBC News
Did U.N. Troops Infect Haiti? – Associated Press
Confusion, Fear as Haiti Camps Evacuate for Storm – Associated Press
Asia Pacific
China Stages Naval Exercises – New York Times
Japan Anti-terrorism Data Leaked on Internet – BBC News
Russia Flexes Muscles Over Island Spat With Japan – Associated Press
Japan Warns Russia Against Visits to Disputed Isles – Reuters
S. Korea Fires Warning Shots at Boat – New York Times
South Korea Fires Warning Shots, Second Incident In Days – Reuters
N. Korean Hacking Increases Ahead of G-20 – Associated Press
U.N. Food Agency Says N. Korea Children Malnourished – Associated Press
U.S., U.N. Deem Burma Vote Illegitimate – Washington Times
Obama Indonesia Trip to Highlight Engagement, Personal Connection – VOA
Huge Volcanic Blast Spurs More Indonesians to Flee – Associated Press
Refugees Moved After Strong Indonesian Eruption – Reuters
Clinton Promotes Human Rights in Papua New Guinea – Associated Press
Malaysian By-Elections to Test Mood Ahead Of Polls – Reuters
Europe
Russia And NATO Pledge Warmer Ties At Moscow Talks – Reuters
New Bomb Found as Greece Suspends Mail Deliveries – New York Times
Greece Halts Overseas Air Shipments After Bombs Found – Los Angeles Times
Greece Suspends Foreign Airmail Service After Attacks – BBC News
Greece Suspends Air Freight After Bombs Found – Reuters
Factbox: Greek Urban Guerrilla Groups – Reuters
Germany Wants E.U. to Act on Air Freight Bombs – Reuters
France Arrests Two on Suspicion Of Terror – Reuters
Europe’s Dangerous Refusal to Share Air-travel Data – Washington Post editorial
Middle East
Israelis, Palestinians Assess U.S. Election Impact – Voice of America
Obama’s Midterm Loss Could Be Netanyahu MidEast Win – Reuters
Clinton Hopeful on Resuming Mideast Peace Talks – Associated Press
Israel Halts ‘Dialogue’ with U.K. Over War Crimes Law – BBC News
Israel Cuts Off Special Dialogue With Britain – Associated Press
Israel Halts Strategic Talks With U.K. Over Lawsuits – Reuters
Israel Attack Kills a Top Militant in Gaza – New York Times
Israel Military Says Airstrike Kills Gaza Militant – Associated Press
Israeli Strike Kills Gaza Militant – Reuters
Finish Rabin’s Work – New York Times opinion
Lebanon Cracks Down on Internet Freedom – New York Times
Lebanon: Hariri Court President Appeals for Acceptance – Associated Press
South Asia
Deadly Violence Flares In Kashmir Days Before Obama India Trip – VOA
