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
