5 November SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
Neighboring Countries Ponder a Post-occupation Afghanistan – Washington Post
Taliban Suspected in Deaths of Four Afghan Police Officers – Los Angeles Times
Facebook Brings the War to Ft. Campbell – Washington Post
Republican Eyes Defense Spending, not Afghan Deadline – Reuters
U.S. Soldiers in Afghanistan Care Little for Vote – Agence France-Presse
We Need an Indian Civilian Surge – Foreign Policy opinion
Pakistan
Obama to Skip Pakistan on Trip, Causing Concern – Washington Post
Breaking Pakistan’s Nuclear Addiction – Foreign Policy opinion
Yemen
Al-Qaida in Arabian Peninsula Comes Into Its Own – Voice of America
YouTube Withdraws Cleric’s Videos – New York Times
Yemen Parcel Bomb ’17 Minutes from Exploding’ – BBC News
U.S., U.K. Play Down Ticking Bomb Talk – Associated Press
Q&A: Air Freight Bomb Plot – BBC News
South Yemen Car Bomb Kills Two – Reuters
Iraq
Bombings May Spur End To Iraq’s Political Impasse – NPR
Video Analysis: Old Fears in the ‘New’ Iraq – New York Times
Baghdad Studio of Feisty TV Station Shut Down – New York Times
Iran
U.S. Gets Some Love, and Hate, in Tehran – Los Angeles Times
Iran Denies Woman Faces Imminent Execution – Reuters
Iran Blocks Former President’s Website – Associated Press
Iranian Lawyer on Hunger Strike – BBC News
The Supreme Leader’s Not-So-Grand Tour – Foreign Policy opinion
U.S. Department of Defense
Navy SEAL, 2 Others Accused of Arms Smuggling – Los Angeles Times
C-4 Seized in Colorado in Navy SEAL Smuggling Case – Associated Press
Military Wants to Fly More Sophisticated Drones – Associated Press
Guantanamo Task Force Stands Tall in Tough Mission – AFPS
Mullens Speak Out on Veterans’ Challenges – AFPS
Mullen: Military Lags in Support of Women Warriors – AFPS
United States
For Obama, Foreign Policy May Offer Avenues for Success – New York Times
Can Foreign Policy be a Bright Spot for Obama? – Christian Science Monitor
Obama to Focus on Foreign Policy in Four-nation Asian Trip – Washington Post
Abroad, Fear That Midterm Result May Turn U.S. Inward – New York Times
Lame Ducks Urged to Pass New START – Washington Times
White House, DOD Urge Senate to Ratify START Treaty – AFPS
Group Rallies Opposition to Nuclear Pact with Russia – Washington Times
Goals for Mr. Obama’s Trip to Asia – Washington Post editorial
United Kingdom
U.K. Announces More Air Cargo Security Measures – Associated Press
United Nations
U.N. Report Finds Development Progress Even in Poorest Countries – VOA
Human Development Report Shows Great Gains, Some Slides – New York Times
Africa
Sudan Police Killed in Clash with Darfur Rebels – BBC News
Algeria to Arm Civilians Against Islamist Militants – BBC News
Profile: Al-Qaeda in North Africa – BBC News
Ivory Coast Set for Presidential Election Run-off – BBC News
For Some Bushmen, a Homeland Worth the Fight – New York Times
Americas and Caribbean
Six Americans Killed In Mexico’s Drug War City – Reuters
Mistake May Have Led to Mass Deaths in Mexico – Washington Post
Mystery of Missing 20 in Mexico May be Solved – Los Angeles Times
Graves May Solve Mystery in Mexico – New York Times
Mexican Police Search for More Bodies in Acapulco – Associated Press
Mexico Drugs Cartel Suspects Arrested in Atlanta Area – BBC News
Dutch Colombia Rebel Fighter Vows Victory or Death – Associated Press
Brazil Wants Rousseff’s Alleged Torturers Tried – Associated Press
Where will President-elect Rousseff Take Brazil? – Los Angeles Times opinion
Facing New Crisis, Haitians Prove Skeptical – New York Times
Rain Soaks Haiti as Storm Nears – BBC News
Haiti Homeless Caught Between Eviction and Storm – Associated Press
Another Obstacle Stalls $1.15B in U.S. Aid for Haiti – Associated Press
U.S. Military Prepares to Aid Haiti as Tomas Approaches – AFPS
Asia Pacific
China Urges Europeans to Snub Nobel Ceremony – New York Times
China Urges Diplomats to Skip Nobel Ceremony – Los Angeles Times
China Pressures European Governments Over Nobel – Associated Press
China Says European Support For Nobel Winner An Affront – Reuters
Purported Video Behind China-Japan Clash Leaked – Associated Press
Japan Investigating China Collision Video – Reuters
A Guarded Optimism in Burma as Vote Nears – New York Times
Burma Hit by Massive Net Attack Ahead of Election – BBC News
Fresh Volcanic Eruptions in Indonesia – New York Times
Volcano Kills Dozens in Indonesia – BBC News
Indonesia’s Volcano Death Toll Doubles Overnight – Reuters
Europe
E.U. Says It Will Overhaul Privacy Regulations – New York Times
Before G-20, Sarkozy Says He Will Need Chinese Help – New York Times
Another Package Is Defused as Greece Halts Overseas Mail – Associated Press
Greek Bombers Used Hollow Books – Associated Press
Serbian President Apologizes for Wartime Massacre – Associated Press
Middle East
Saudi Prince Rules Out Engagement with Israel – Washington Post
Saudi Envoy Fears New ‘Neocon’ Congress – Washington Times
Palestinians to Give U.S. Peace Effort More Time – Reuters
Mid-East Peace Talks: U.K. Says Window ‘Closing’ – BBC News
Hamas Military Wing Complicates Fatah Reconciliation – Christian Science Monitor
U.K.: Israeli Officials Shouldn’t Fear Arrest – Associated Press
Egypt’s Transformation – Washington Post opinion
South Asia
Obama to Seek ‘Deeper, Broader’ Relations with India During Visit – VOA
Obama to Visit India, and Both Sides Hope to Expand Ties – New York Times
Obama Hopes to Charm a Disgruntled India – Los Angeles Times
India Expects Less-mythical Obama – Washington Times
India Rising – Foreign Policy
