11 November SWJ Roundup

Afghanistan

U.S. Tweaks Message on Troops in Afghanistan – New York Times

White House Downplays Significance of Afghanistan Report – Stars and Stripes

Gates Shows Optimism for Afghan Fight, U.S. Leadership – AFPS

U.S. Senators Praise Progress, Drawdown Date Unrealistic – Washington Post

U.S. Senator McCain: Afghan Drawdown Date “Wrong” – Reuters

New Questions About Afghan Elections – Washington Post

U.S. Lawmakers Voice Concern About Afghan Corruption – Associated Press

Afghan Security Companies to Disband in Stages – Associated Press

Afghanistan: 10 Killed, Including 3 NATO Troops – Associated Press

Combined Force Kills Taliban Leader in Ghazni – AFPS

NATO Says Troops May Have Killed 3 Afghan Civilians – Reuters

Pakistan

Pakistan Hits at U.S. Stance on India – Financial Times

Pakistan Criticizes U.S. Support for Indian U.N. Seat – Associated Press

Official: Pakistan Detains U.S. Man at Airport – Associated Press

Iraq

Iraqi Leaders Negotiate to Break Deadlock – Washington Post

Tentative Deal in Iraq Keeps Maliki in Power – New York Times

Iraqi Leaders Reach Agreement on New Government – Los Angeles Times

Deal in Iraq Would Allow Maliki to Stay On as Prime Minister – Associated Press

Iraq Parliament ‘Breaks Deadlock’ – BBC News

Iraq Breaks Deadlock, PM Wins Support For New Term – Reuters

Iraq Lawmakers Work Furiously to Reach Deal – Associated Press

Sunni-Backed Iraqiya to Join Maliki-Led Iraq Govt – Reuters

Obama Bid to Pick Iraq Leader Spurned – Washington Times

U.S. Diplomats to Take On New Iraq Security Roles – Bloomberg

New Attacks in Baghdad Add to Christians’ Fears – New York Times

Blasts Target Iraq Christians; 3 Dead, Dozens Hurt – Reuters

Attacks in Iraq Target Christians – BBC News

Iraq’s Christians Terrorized by Wave of Bombings – Associated Press

Yemen

Data: Mail Bomb Would Have Exploded Over Canada – Washington Post

Yemen Mail Bomb ‘Timed to Hit U.S.’ – BBC News

Police: Mail Bomb Could Have Exploded Over U.S. – Associated Press

Cargo Bomb Could Have Exploded Over U.S. – Reuters

U.K. Police Suggest Yemen Bomb Disarmed Accidentally – Associated Press

Yemeni Separatists Protest Leader’s Arrest in South – BBC News

Trial Of U.S. Citizen In Yemen Delayed – Reuters

Iran

U.S. Blocks Iran’s Bid for a U.N. Board Seat – New York Times

Iran Won’t Talk About Limiting Nuclear Program – Associated Press

Ahmadinejad: Iran’s Rights to Nuclear Non-Negotiable – Reuters

Iran Building Its Own Anti-Aircraft Missile System – Associated Press

Iran Says to Test Own Model Of Russia S-300 Missile – Reuters

Iran Works on Strengthening Vatican Ties – Voice of America

Islam

In Obama’s Jakarta Speech, Some Hear Cairo Redux – New York Times

Obama Seeks Better Ties With Skeptical Muslim World – Reuters

Analysis: Islam No Bloc In Obama Speeches to Muslims – Reuters

Muslim Wars: A New Beginning – Washington Times editorial

War

Dazzling New Weapons Require New Rules for War – Washington Post opinion

Jefferson’s Army of Nation Builders – New York Times opinion

Books

This Time We Win: The Truth About Tet – Washington Times book review

NATO

The Peril That NATO Can’t Ignore – New York Times

U.S. Department of Defense

Robert Gates: Time’s 2010 Person of the Year? – Time

Sources: Pentagon Group Finds Minimal Risk to Lifting DADT – Washington Post

New Top Marine Backs Gay Ban – Washington Times

Marines Face Uncertain Future – New York Post opinion

United States

At Arlington, ‘We All Share in the Same Loss’ – Los Angeles Times

U.S. Close to Decision on 9 / 11 Trial For Khalid Sheikh Mohammed – Reuters

Amnesty: Prosecute Bush For Admitted Waterboarding – Reuters

Communities Embrace Veterans of Vietnam War – New York Times

Vietnam Vets Betrayed Again – Washington Times opinion

What’s Missing in Mr. Obama’s Democracy Rhetoric – Washington Post editorial

Why We Must Pass START – Washington Post opinion

United Kingdom

Former British Admirals Criticize Defense Cuts – New York Times

Violence Erupts at London Student Protest – Washington Post

Education Protest in London Turns Violent – New York Times

G-20

Obama Faces Tough G-20 – Voice of America

U.S. on the Defensive at G-20 Summit – Los Angeles Times

In Message to G-20, Obama Aims to Reduce Tensions – New York Times

Obama’s Defense of Fed Action a Tough Sell to G-20 – Washington Times

G-20 Nears Pact but Tensions Still Fester – Wall Street Journal

Obama Seeks Cooperation at G20 – BBC News

Obama: Consensus Among G-20 for ‘Balanced’ Growth – Associated Press

U.N. Chief Urges G20 Leaders to Consider World’s Poorest – Voice of America

Has the G20 Lost Momentum? – BBC News

World

Economic Crisis Sidelines Fate of the World’s Poorest – New York Times

Free-Trade Zones Attract Criminals – New York Times

Africa

Uganda Seen as a Front Line in the Bioterrorism Fight – New York Times

Britain to Assist Sudan with Border Demarcation – Voice of America

Sudan Targets Last Uncensored Media Outlet – Washington Post

Early Results Show Close Race for Guinea Presidency – Voice of America

Guinea Vote Starts Spiral Into Dissent – Associated Press

Ivory Coast Sets Presidential Run-Off for 28 Nov – Voice of America

Nigerian Bomb Suspect Accused in Another Attack – Associated Press

3 French Hostages Taken in Nigeria Released – Associated Press

Nigeria’s Unions Suspend Strike – BBC News

U.K. Urges Zimbabwe to Comply With Diamond Regulations – Reuters

Congo General ‘Profits from Gold’ – BBC News

19 Chinese Return Home After Somali Pirate Ordeal – Associated Press

Americas and Caribbean

U.S. Military Helping Mexican Troops Battle Drug Cartels – Washington Post

U.S. Effort to Slow Flow of Guns into Mexico Failing – Los Angeles Times

Report: Gun Flow to Mexico Unabated – Washington Times

U.S.-Mexico Gun Curbs ‘Lack Focus’ – BBC News

Letter: Mexican Cartel Offers to Dissolve Itself – Associated Press

Nicaraguan VP: No Border Zone Troop Withdrawal – Associated Press

Cholera Deaths In Hard-Hit Haiti City Add to Toll – Reuters

Asia Pacific

Obama: U.S., China Relationship Stronger – Associated Press

British PM Urges More Political Freedom in China – Voice of America

China Sentences Activist in Milk Scandal to Prison – New York Times

Chinese Baby Formula Activist Sentenced to 2 1/2 Years – Washington Post

Japan May Form New Unit to Watch China Navy – Associated Press

Japanese Coast Guard Member Admits to Leaking Video – Washington Post

Obama Marks Veterans Day with Warning to North Korea – Washington Post

Obama Says North Korea Must Show It Is Serious on Talks – Reuters

N. Korea Linked to Covert Missile, Nuke Trade – Washington Times

U.S.-South Korea Trade Pact Still Not Set – New York Times

U.S. Fails to Reach Free-trade Pact with South Korea – Los Angeles Times

Russia Seeks Investment And Trade In South Korea – Voice of America

Opposition Lodges Complaints About Burma’s Election – Voice of America

Colleague: Suu Kyi Set to Probe Burma Vote Fraud – Associated Press

Burma Court Rejects Suu Kyi Appeal – BBC News

Burma’s Top Court Rejects Suu Kyi’s Final Appeal – Reuters

One Gunman Accused of Killing 40 in Philippines Massacre – New York Times

Europe

France Says Terror Suspects Were Planning Attack – Reuters

Italian PM Berlusconi’s Aide Hints Time May Be Up – Associated Press

Beaten Russian Reporter Convicted of Slander – Associated Press

Middle East

U.S. Struggles to Restore Middle East Talks – New York Times

Obama Criticizes Israel’s Decision to Build in Occupied East Jerusalem – VOA

Clinton Says Israel Building Plan Not Productive – Reuters

Netanyahu Defends Construction in East Jerusalem – Washington Post

Palestinians Want U.N. Session on Israel Settlements – Associated Press

Abbas Seeks Security Council Meeting on Settlements – Reuters

U.S. to Give Palestinians Extra $150 Million in Aid – Washington Times

U.S. to Transfer Extra $150m Aid to Palestinians – BBC News

Palestinian Groups Fail to Reach Agreement – Reuters

Despite Ban, Palestinians Build the Settlements – Associated Press

Mubarak Admits Reform Hasn’t Helped All in Egypt – Associated Press

Rights Groups Blast Egypt Detention of Blogger – Associated Press

For Women, Diploma Doesn’t Mean a Career – New York Times