12 November SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
2014 Is the New Date to Watch in Afghanistan – Associated Press
Coalition, Afghans Now Resourced to Succeed, Mullen Says – AFPS
Three Afghan Provinces ‘Prime for Transition,’ Colonel Says – AFPS
Should Canine Paratroopers be Helping Battle the Taliban? – Paw Nation
Pakistan
Ex-Pakistani Leader Defends Role in Afghanistan – Voice of America
Musharraf Backs Gradual Shutdown of Militants – Washington Times
Pakistan Bomb Blast Kills 15 in Karachi – Voice of America
Attack on Karachi Police Building Kills 18 – Washington Post
Karachi Counterterrorism Office Is Bombed – New York Times
Pakistan Suicide Bombing Kills 20 – Los Angeles Times
Car Bomb Hits Pakistani Police Bureau – Associated Press
Suicide Car Bomb Kills At Least 15 In Karachi – Reuters
Al-Qaeda
Al-Qaida, Affiliates Show Greater Coordination – NPR
Saudi Arabia on Alert for al Qaeda Attack on Hajj – Associated Press
American on Trial in Yemen Probed About al Qaeda – Associated Press
Iraq
Iraq’s Leaders Back Fragile Power-Sharing Deal – Voice of America
Maliki Reappointed as Iraq’s PM – BBC News
Allawi Supporters Walk Out of Iraqi Parliament – New York Times
Day After Political Breakthrough, Bloc Bolts Parliament – Los Angeles Times
Walkout Underscores Iraqi Political Divisions – Washington Post
Iraq’s Sunnis Contemplate Move After Walkout – Associated Press
Iraq Breaks Impasse as Maliki to Form Government – Reuters
Iraqis on Political Deal: Meet the New Boss… – New York Times
Return of Iraq’s Al-Maliki Points to PM’s Tenacity – Associated Press
Obama: Iraqi Govt. Marks Milestone – Associated Press
Finally a Deal … Maybe – New York Times editorial
The Good and Bad of Iraq’s Political Deal – Washington Post opinion
Bush: Mubarak Informed U.S. that Iraq Had Biological Weapons – VOA
Iran
Panel Expected to Push Obama on Iran Sanctions – Washington Times
E.U. Responds to Iran About Talks on Nuclear Program – New York Times
Iran and Nigeria Discuss Seized Weapons – New York Times
Iranian Minister in Nigeria After Weapons Seizure – Associated Press
Nigeria Says Iran Pledges Cooperation In Arms Probe – Reuters
A More Humane Iran – Washington Post opinion
Dealing with Tehran – Washington Times opinion
U.S. Department of Defense
Future Soldiers May Be Wearing ‘Iron Man’ Suits – CNN News
Ranger School Throws Doors Open to Airmen – Air Force Times
Mullen Looks to Congress to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask’, Ratify Arms Treaty – AFPS
United States
Skelton Fears ‘Chasm’ Between Military, Citizens – Associated Press
Gates, Clinton Discuss Partnership, Afghanistan – AFPS
On CIA Tapes, Case Isn’t Closed – Washington Post editorial
T&A at the TSA – Washington Times editorial
United Kingdom
Facing Austerity, Britain Unveils Welfare Cuts – New York Times
Britain Discloses Plan to Overhaul Welfare System – Washington Post
United Nations
Obama Spotlights Failure of U.N. Reform – Associated Press
G-20
G-20 Heads for Conclusion – Voice of America
G20 Agrees to Address Currencies – BBC News
Obama’s Trade Strategy Runs Into Stiff Resistance – New York Times
G-20 Leaders Agree to Broad Guidelines – Washington Post
G-20 Leaders Not Inclined to Compromise – Los Angeles Times
Africa
Somalia’s Wars Swell a Refugee Camp in Kenya – New York Times
Ugandan Offer for Somalia Aid Unmet – Washington Times
Somalis Deny U.S. Piracy Charges – BBC News
Iran and Nigeria Discuss Seized Weapons – New York Times
Iranian Minister in Nigeria After Weapons Seizure – Associated Press
Nigeria Says Iran Pledges Cooperation In Arms Probe – Reuters
Nigeria: Militant Group Releases Hostage List – Associated Press
Morocco Accused Over Sahara Raid – BBC News
Americas and Caribbean
Foreign Media ‘Focus Too Much on Mexico Drug Violence’ – BBC News
Venezuela: Chavez Promotes General U.S. Calls Drug Kingpin – Reuters
Search for Disappeared Dissidents Begins in Brazil – Associated Press
Cuban Political Prisoners Likely to Be Freed Soon – Reuters
Some U.S. Rebuilding Money Finally Headed to Haiti – Associated Press
Sharp Rise in Haiti Cholera Toll – BBC News
Haiti Cholera Toll At 800, U.S. Risk Seen Low – Reuters
Asia Pacific
APEC Ministers Vow to Fight New Trade Barriers, Protectionism – VOA
Stalled South Korea Trade Deal Is Setback for Obama – New York Times
Obama Speech Marks Shift on North Korea – New York Times
Obama Takes Asia by Sea – New York Times opinion
Japan Stands in Contrast to Other Nations on Obama’s Tour – Washington Post
Russia, Japan Leaders to Meet Amid Islands Spat – Reuters
Assertive Chinese Held in Mental Wards – New York Times
Burma’s Supreme Court Rejects Democracy Leader’s Appeal – VOA
Burma ‘Sanctions’ Suu Kyi Release – BBC News
Supporters Prepare for Suu Kyi Release in Burma – Associated Press
Indonesia Raises Death Toll From Volcano to 206 – Associated Press
Why Adm. Mike Mullen Visited Tonga – Christian Science Monitor
Europe
French Minister Details Terror Cell – New York Times
Defector Aided in Thwarting Russian Spies, Article Says – New York Times
Legislator: Russian Officer Turned in Spies to U.S. – Associated Press
Top Russian Spy Defects After Betraying Ring In U.S. – Reuters
Inquiry Revived in Beating of Russian Editor – New York Times
Immigration Flash Point in Greece – Washington Post
Rivals Fail to Break Italy’s Political Deadlock – Reuters
Middle East
Clinton Offers Netanyahu Security Pledge – Voice of America
U.S. and Israel Agree to Seek Talks – BBC News
Clinton Offers Netanyahu Security Pledge on Peace Talks – Reuters
Clinton, Netanyahu Meeting Fails to Revive Peace Talks – Washington Post
Meetings Hint at Progress in Israeli Peace Talks – New York Times
Gaza Aid Shipment Off Course After Row With Captain – Reuters
Lebanon: Hezbollah Vows to Block Arrests Over Hariri Killing – Reuters
Bomb Explodes Next to Yemen Ruling Party Building – Reuters
Israel Tells Its Citizens to Leave Egyptian Sinai – Associated Press
Clinton’s Silence on Egyptian Democracy – Washington Post editorial
Course Correction on Mideast Peace – Washington Times opinion
South Asia
India Marxists Get Life Sentences for Murder of Farmers – BBC News
Obama’s Right About India – Washington Post opinion
