9 January SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
Play about Afghan Conflicts Gets Encore Performance – Washington Post
In Wider War in Afghanistan, Survival Rate of Wounded Rises – New York Times
Suicide Bombing in Afghan Bathhouse Kills 17 – Los Angeles Times
Sen. Webb Decries Army’s ‘Flawed’ History of Wanat Battle – Washington Post
101st Airborne Begins Returning After Deadly Tour – Associated Press
NATO Service Member Killed in Afghanistan – Associated Press
Pakistan
White House to Extend More Support to Pakistan – Washington Post
Report: U.S. to Increase Help for Pakistan – Associated Press
A Pakistani’s Assassin’s Long Reach – New York Times
Pakistani Government Salvages Coalition, but at a Steep Price – New York Times
My Father Died for Pakistan – New York Times opinion
Iraq
Moqtada al-Sadr Tells Followers He Supports New Iraqi Government – VOA
Sadr Returns to Iraq Stage, Denounces U.S. Occupation – Washington Post
Iraqi Cleric Embraces State in Comeback Speech – New York Times
Cleric Sadr Strikes Measured Tone in Return to Iraq – Los Angeles Times
Al-Sadr Hammers Anti-US Message in 1st Iraq Speech – Associated Press
It’s Iraq but It’s Not, Part 2 – New York Times
Iran
Iran Nuclear Talks to Resume in Turkey – Voice of America
Iran Official Holds Security Talks in Oman – Associated Press
Iran Confirms Arrest of Woman, Accuses Her of Spying for U.S. – Washington Post
Details Differ in Reports of an Arrest by Iranians – New York Times
Buying Time with Iran – Washington Post opinion
Korean Peninsula
Hacker Attack Greets Kim Jong Un on His Birthday – Voice of America
On N. Korean Heir’s Birthday, a Rude Cyber-greeting – Washington Post
WikiLeaks
U.S. Subpoenas Twitter Over WikiLeaks Supporters – New York Times
U.S. Seeks Twitter Information on WikiLeaks – Washington Post
WikiLeaks Says U.S. Demanding Twitter Account Info – Los Angeles Times
U.S. Court Demands WikiLeaks’ Twitter Account Info – Associated Press
U.S. Department of Defense
After Decade of War, Mullen Directs Military to Take Stock – New York Times
Army Big-Brain (And Blogger) Will Be New Chief of Staff – Dailyator
Studies Look at Possibility of Female Combat Troops – Stars and Stripes
Digging Deeper at the Pentagon New York Times editorial
A Rank Injustice – Los Angeles Times editorial
Fired over Videos, but Capt. Honors did the Right Thing – Washington Post opinion
No Dirty Videos, Please, We’re in the Navy – Washington Post opinion
United States
Rep. Giffords Shot Critically in Arizona; Six Others Killed – New York Times
Rep. Giffords Shot in Tucson Rampage; Federal Judge Killed – Washington Post
Mystery Surrounds Suspect in Tucson Rampage – Los Angeles Times
Army: Ariz. Shooter Tried to Enlist but was Rejected – Army Times
Rep. Giffords Responsive after Surgery – Los Angeles Times
Shooting from the Lip in Reaction to Giffords Tragedy – Los Angeles Times editorial
Africa
Voting Begins in Sudan’s Historic Referendum – Voice of America
Southern Sudanese Begin Historic Vote on Secession – New York Times
Southern Sudan on Cusp of Independence – Washington Post
Southern Sudan Votes on Independence – BBC News
Southern Sudan Feels Freedom Close at Hand – New York Times
S. Sudan, in Song, Dance, Begins Independence Vote – Associated Press
Millions Start Voting In South Sudan Independence Poll – Reuters
South Sudan’s Salva Kiir Calls for Peace on Eve of Vote – BBC News
Rebel Attacks Reported on Eve of South Sudan Referendum – Voice of America
In Sudan, a Colonial Curse Comes Up for a Vote – New York Times
In Sudan, an Election and a Beginning – New York Times opinion
Southern Sudan’s Shaky Future – Los Angeles Times opinion
U.S. Ratchets Up Pressure, Ivory Coast Leader Clings to Power – Washington Post
2 French Hostages Killed in Niger – Voice of America
2 French Hostages Are Found Dead in Niger – New York Times
Niger: France Says Sahel Region No Longer Safe – Reuters
11 Dead in Latest Violence in Central Nigeria – Associated Press
2 Killed, Hundreds Injured in Algerian Food Riots – Voice of America
Algeria: 2 Killed in Riots Over Rising Food Prices – Associated Press
Deadly Unemployment Protests Hit Thala, Western Tunisia – BBC News
One Man Killed In Tunisia Clash – Reuters
Somali Islamists Ban Men, Women from Shaking Hands – Associated Press
From Doctor’s Ordeal, a Different View of Somalia – Associated Press
Americas
Mexico: 25 Bodies Found in Acapulco, 15 Decapitated – Los Angeles Times
Mexico: Bodies Found Beheaded in Assaults in Acapulco – New York Times
Mexico Violence: Headless Bodies Found in Acapulco – BBC News
Mexico: 27 Deaths, Including 14 Decapitated, Rock Acapulco – Associated Press
Bodies Beheaded In Mexico Tourist City – Reuters
Venezuela: Chavez Dismisses Criticism From OAS Chief – Associated Press
Haiti Rising – Washington Post opinion
Haiti in Crisis – Washington Post opinion
Asia Pacific
U.S. Will Counter Chinese Arms Buildup – New York Times
Gates: Intelligence Underestimated Chinese Stealth Progress – Stars and Stripes
U.S. Defense Chief: China Moving Fast on New Weapons – Associated Press
China’s Military Seems to Have a New Attitude – Washington Post
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang Making U.K. State Visit – BBC News
China Rises, and Checkmates – New York Times opinion
Japan PM Must Reshuffle Cabinet This Month – Reuters
Philippine Troops Kill 2 Suspected Militants – Associated Press
Thailand: Red Shirts Mark New Year With New Protest Pledge – Associated Press
Europe
Renault Espionage Gained No Key Secrets, Official Says – New York Times
Tens of Thousands March in Spain’s Basque Region – Associated Press
Middle East
Clinton Seeks Stronger Ties with Arab Allies – Associated Press
Clinton Supports Lebanon Tribunal in Talks With Hariri – Voice of America
Disputed Jerusalem Hotel Razed In Settlement Project – Reuters
Egypt’s Show of Tolerance – Washington Post editorial
South Asia
India And Pakistan Foreign Secretaries May Meet In February – Reuters
‘India Calling’ – New York Times book review
