15 November SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
U.S. Plan Offers Path to Ending Combat in Afghanistan – New York Times
U.S. and NATO Allies to Announce ‘Transition’ Strategy – Washington Post
Holbrooke: US Combat Troops to be Phased Out of Afghanistan by 2014 – VOA
Karzai: US Should Cut Back Afghan Military Operations – Voice of America
Karzai Wants U.S. to Reduce Military Operations – Washington Post
Karzai Wants U.S. To Cut Back Afghan Military Operations – Reuters
Petraeus Warns Afghans About Karzai’s Criticism of Strategy – Washington Post
Petraeus: Karzai Comments Hurt War Effort – Reuters
Excerpts from Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s Interview – Washington Post
U.S. Tries to End Flow of Bomb Item to Afghanistan – New York Times
Flawed Projects Prove Costly for Afghanistan, U.S. – McClatchy
Afghan Fraud Panel Rulings to Unseat Candidates – Associated Press
Wary of Taliban, Afghan Mujahedeen Ready for Fight – Associated Press
NATO Seeks Afghan Police in South – New York Times
7 NATO Troops Slain in Afghanistan – Los Angeles Times
NATO: 5 Service Members Killed in Afghanistan – Associated Press
Toll From Afghan Clash Rises to 5, Worst In 6 Months – Reuters
NATO: 2 More Service Members Die in Afghan Attack – Associated Press
Insurgent Attacks Ripple Across Afghanistan – Los Angeles Times
At Least 17 Killed in Attacks in Afghanistan – Voice of America
Bomb Kills 8 on Violent Day in Afghanistan – New York Times
Insurgents Attack NATO Base in Eastern Afghanistan – Associated Press
Taliban Mount Series Of Attacks In Afghanistan – Reuters
Bike Bomb Kills 8 In Afghan North, Official Says – Reuters
In Western Afghan City, Iran Makes Itself Felt – Los Angeles Times
Kidnapped Afghan Envoy Is Freed – New York Times
Abducted Afghan Diplomat Freed After Two Years – Reuters
In One Moment in Afghanistan, Heroism and Heartbreak – New York Times
Chinese Mine in Afghanistan Threatens Ancient Find – Associated Press
Pinning Down an Afghan Timetable – Los Angeles Times opinion
Obama’s New Deadline – Washington Post opinion
Pakistan
On the Trail of Pakistani Terror Group’s Mastermind – Washington Post
Volatile Mix Of Politics And Crime Plagues Karachi – Reuters
Officials: U.S. Drone Kills 5 Militants in Pakistan – Associated Press
Pakistani Security Forces Kill 6 Militants in Swat – Associated Press
Police: Blast Kills 2 in Northwest Pakistan – Associated Press
Musharraf Defends Handling of Khan – Washington Times
Iraq
Iraqi Parliament Holds Conciliatory Meeting – Voice of America
Iraqi Lawmakers Approve an Outline for Power Sharing – New York Times
Sunni-backed Bloc Returns to Iraqi Parliament – Washington Post
Iraq Lawmakers Approve Deal to Form New Government – Associated Press
Iraq’s Allawi: Power-Sharing Deal “Is Dead” – Reuters
Commander in Iraq Assesses Foe and Friend – New York Times
Car Bombs Kill Prison Commander in North Iraq – Associated Press
Iran
Getting Iran to Agree to Talk About Nuclear Program Difficult – Washington Post
Iran’s Nuke Plant to Feed Power Grid in December – Associated Press
Iran: Military Exercises Carried Out Near Nuclear Sites – Reuters
Iran to Hold Air Defense War Games – Associated Press
Iran Detains 5 Lawyers on Security Charges – Reuters
Al Qaeda
West Cannot Defeat al-Qaeda, Says U.K. Forces Chief – BBC News
Britain’s Top Soldier Says al-Qaeda Cannot Be Beaten – Daily Telegraph
Gen. Richards Says al Qaeda Can be Contained, Not Defeated – Reuters
Mumbai Attack Lessons
An Intricate Plot Unleashed, West Confronts a New Threat – Washington Post
On the Trail of Pakistani Terror Group’s Mastermind – Washington Post
Islam
Millions of Muslims on Annual Hajj Pilgrimage – Voice of America
More Than 2 Million Muslim Pilgrims Begin Haj – Reuters
Al Qaeda Denies Plot to Target Muslim Pilgrims – Reuters
Mecca Metro: Muslims Take New Train to Hajj Sites – Associated Press
Muslims on Hajj in Saudi Start Ascent of Holy Site – Associated Press
Saudi King Delegates Deputy PM to Oversee Hajj – Reuters
WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks Defectors To Create Rival Whistleblower Site – FOX News
WikiLeaks Picks Iceland Base – The Australian
WikiLeaks Sets Up Limited Company in Iceland – Forbes
WikiLeaks’ Sangerous Disregard – Philadelphia Inquirer opinion
U.S. Department of Defense
Air Force: War-Toy Wishes – Newsweek
Darpa’s ‘Sim Tank’ Could Reboot Pentagon’s Arsenal – Wired
Ship Named for Fallen Marine Ready to Set Sail – Miami Herald
Hasan: Defense to Present No Evidence at Fort Hood Trial – CNN News
United States
‘Fusion Centers’ Gather Terrorism Intelligence, Much More – Los Angeles Times
9/11 Mastermind To Be Held Indefinitely – New York Daily News
Obama Selling Policies Abroad, Not Personal Story – Washington Post
Obama’s Asian Trip Shows Limits on Global Stage – Associated Press
Obama to Tell Medvedev of Determination for Nuclear Treaty Ratification – VOA
Secret Papers Detail U.S. Aid for Ex-Nazis – New York Times
Don’t Delay START – Washington Post opinion
World
Nations Sign Declaration to Take Stand on Corruption – Voice of America
Africa
Darfur Violence Alert as Sudan Referendum Nears – BBC News
South Sudanese Register For Independence Vote – Reuters
U.N.: North – South Tensions Threaten Sudan’s Darfur – Reuters
Sudan Independence Vote Chief Slams Foreign Donors – Reuters
North Sudan ‘Bombs South Border’ – BBC News
South Sudan Monitors See Risk Of Fraud In Voter Lists – Reuters
Symbols For Unity, Separation Chosen in Sudan – Voice of America
Sudanese President to Perform Muslim Pilgrimage – Associated Press
British Couple Released by Somali Pirates – Voice of America
Somali Pirates Free British Couple – New York Times
Somali Pirates Free U.K. Couple Paul and Rachel Chandler – BBC News
After 388 Days, Somali Pirates Free British Couple – Associated Press
Nigerian Military Warns Of Action In Oil Delta – Reuters
Nigeria: Military Raids Militant Camp in Oil Delta – Associated Press
Nigeria: 1 Soldier Killed in Suspected Sect Attack – Associated Press
Kenya Navy Kills Three Suspected Somali Pirates – Reuters
Race Tightens In Guinea Presidential Run-Off – Reuters
Guinea Candidate Says He Will Not Accept Results – Associated Press
U.S. Funds Circumcision to Fight AIDS in Zimbabwe – Associated Press
Americas and Caribbean
New Congress in Troubled Mexican State Sworn In – Associated Press
Mexico: Gunmen Kill 5, Wound 9 in Ciudad Juarez Bar – Associated Press
Bolivia Walks Thin Line in Coca Production Battle – Washington Post
U.N.-Backed Investigators Shake Up Guatemala – Associated Press
Chavez Backers March Through Venezuela’s Capital – Associated Press
A Dispute in Nicaragua Reopens Old Wounds – New York Times
Troop Pull-out Urged in Nicaragua-Costa Rica Border Row – BBC News
Costa Rica Calls OAS Border Resolution ‘Victory’ – Associated Press
Can Microlending Save Haiti? – New York Times
Haiti’s Cholera Death Toll Passes 900 – Voice of America
Cholera Deaths Up in Haiti, With Worst to Come – New York Times
Haiti Cholera Toll Tops 900, Six Provinces Affected – Reuters
Cholera Continues to Worsen in Haiti – Los Angeles Times
New U.N. Plea for Haiti Cholera Aid – BBC News
A School Fights for Life in Battered Haiti – New York Times
Cuban Political Prisoner Who Refused Exile Is Freed – Reuters
Cuba Frees the First of 13 Political Prisoners – Associated Press
Cuba to Free Two More Political Prisoners – Reuters
Asia Pacific
Burma: Aung San Suu Kyi Release Sparks Celebration, Caution – VOA
Burmese Dissident Tells Crowd Not to Give Up Hope – New York Times
Aung San Suu Kyi Speaks to Joyous Crowds in Burma – Los Angeles Times
Suu Kyi Calls for Talks With Ruler – Wall Street Journal
Suu Kyi Suspects Rigged Voting, but Offers to Talk to Junta – Washington Times
Burmese Dissident Is Freed After Long Detention – New York Times
Burma Democracy Activist Suu Kyi is Free – Los Angeles Times
Burmese Dissident Suu Kyi Freed After Long Detention – Associated Press
Burma’s Suu Kyi Begins Long-Awaited Freedom – Reuters
Aung San Suu Kyi ‘Ready to Talk’ – BBC News
Rangoon Diary: Burmese Reunite with Beloved Democracy Leader – VOA
Aung San Suu Kyi Seeks Reconciliation With Military Rulers – VOA
Burmese Dissident Tells Crowd Not to Give Up Hope – New York Times
Suu Kyi: ‘Do Not Give Up Hope’ – BBC News
The Lady Could Not Be Broken – Los Angeles Times
Activists, Asia Pacific Governments Welcome Aung San Suu Kyi’s Release – VOA
Obama: Suu Kyi Source of Inspiration – Voice of America
North Korea Defections on Rise, South Says – New York Times
Number of N. Korean Defectors to S. Korea Tops 20,000 – Associated Press
Diplomatic Talks Overshadow Trade Discussions at APEC Summit – VOA
Asia-Pacific Leaders to Seek Freer Trade – New York Times
Leaders of China and Japan Meet on Summit’s Sidelines – New York Times
Japan Tries to Repair Ties with China, Russia – Washington Post
Japan And China Leaders Aim to Cool Tensions – Reuters
Japan Protests Medvedev Visit to Disputed Island – Associated Press
Obama Wants Stronger U.N. Role for Japan – Stars and Stripes
Chinese Missiles Can Ravage U.S. Bases – Washington Times
Insecurities Beneath China’s Prosperous Exterior – Washington Post opinion
Hedged Bets on China – Washington Post opinion
Europe
Obama Tells Medvedev He’ll Make Nuclear Treaty a Priority – Los Angeles Times
Obama Turns to Russian Diplomacy as Asia Trip Ends – Associated Press
Attack on Russian Journalist Stirs Online Allies – New York Times
Hundreds Rally in Moscow to Protest Attacks – Associated Press
Chief U.N. Prosecutor Assessing Serbia Cooperation – Associated Press
Italian Leader Plans to Call Confidence Vote – New York Times
Italy’s Berlusconi Seeks Confidence Vote – Associated Press
French Cabinet Quits to Prepare For Reshuffling – New York Times
French Prime Minister Reappointed – New York Times
French Prime Minister Reappointed – Associated Press
Sarkozy Reshuffles French Cabinet With Old Faces – Associated Press
French Charge 4 Suspected in Terror Training – Associated Press
German Protests Pressure Merkel Before Party Meet – Reuters
Greek PM: Will Press on With Reforms After Polls Win – Reuters
Greeks Vote Under Threat Of More Austerity – Reuters
Socialists Win 2 Largest Cities in Greek Poll – Associated Press
Gerry Adams to Run for Seat in Ireland – New York Times
Sinn Fein Leader to Seek Seat in Irish Parliament – Associated Press
Middle East
A 90-Day Bet on Mideast Talks – New York Times
Netanyahu Backs U.S. Proposal for Freeze – Wall Street Journal
Israel Mulls Incentives to Extend Freeze – Washington Post
Obama Calls Latest Israeli Plan Promising – Associated Press
Israeli Cabinet Considers Extension of Settlement Moratorium – VOA
Netanyahu Agrees to Push for Freeze in Settlements – New York Times
Israeli Government Seen Accepting New Settlement Freeze – Reuters
Israel’s Netanyahu Unveils U.S. Plan For New Talks – Reuters
U.S. Offers Israel Settlement Plan – BBC News
Diplomat: U.S. Deal to Allow Some West Bank Building – Associated Press
Diplomats: U.S. Offered Israel Incentives for Freeze – Associated Press
Israel to Decide on US-Proposed Settlement Freeze – Associated Press
Plan for Mideast Talks Bets on Quick Border Deal – Associated Press
Israeli Official: Hamas Rockets Can Reach Tel Aviv – Associated Press
Israeli Official: Lax Egypt Border Lets Hamas Rearm – Reuters
8,000 Ethiopians Will Emigrate to Israel – Voice of America
Israel Welcomes Last Ethiopians of Jewish Descent – Associated Press
Greece Lets Gaza Activists Disembark From Ship – Reuters
Impending Indictments Could Shake Lebanon – Washington Post
Muslim Cleric Omar Bakri Muhammad Arrested in Lebanon – BBC News
Radical Muslim Cleric Arrested in Lebanon – Associated Press
Lebanon Arrests Preacher Who Praised 9 / 11 Hijackers – Reuters
Saudi Court Rejects Death Sentence for TV Psychic – Associated Press
Germany Lifts Yemen Passenger Flight Ban – Associated Press
South Asia
Fresh Clashes Erupt in Bangladesh – BBC News
Violence Mars Daylong Nationwide Strike in Bangladesh – Voice of America
Police Charge Opposition Activists in Bangladesh – Associated Press
Violence In Bangladesh as Ex-PM Evicted From Home – Reuters
Bangladesh Police Fire Tear Gas At Protesters – Reuters
Nepal’s Political Stalemate Drags On – Los Angeles Times
