10 January SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
Afghan Insurgents Match Surge with More IEDs – USA Today
Afghans Strained by Shortages as Iran Tightens Flow of Fuel – New York Times
Indian Foreign Minister Warns of Outside Interference in Afghanistan – VOA
Germany Says No Plans to Boost Afghan AWACS Force – Reuters
NATO Strike Kills 3 Afghan Police – Associated Press
Foreign Troops Say May Have Killed Afghan Police – Reuters
Pakistan
Pakistan’s Release of Militant Stirs Questions – Associated Press
Mumtaz Qadri Admits Killing Governor Salman Taseer – BBC News
Governor’s Murder Deepens Fears Of Pakistani Christians – Reuters
Pakistan Tricks Supporters of Confessed Killer – Associated Press
Pakistan’s Moment – Washington Post opinion
Iraq
Some Shiites Express Alarm over Cleric Sadr’s Return to Iraq – Los Angeles Times
Arab Summit Plan in Iraq Faces Challenges – Associated Press
Iran
U.S. Urges Continued Pressure on Iran – Los Angeles Times
Clinton: Arab World Must Confront Iran – Associated Press
Iran Holds ‘Israel-linked Spies Behind Nuclear Killing’ – BBC News
Iran Says It Arrests Israel-Linked Spy Network – Reuters
Iran Convicts Prominent Human Rights Lawyer – Associated Press
Hit Iran in the Brain – Washington Times opinion
Korean Peninsula
S. Korea Again Rejects N. Korea’s Offer to Hold Talks – Associated Press
South Korea, Japan Upgrade Ties In Face Of North Korea Threat – Reuters
South Korea, Japan Discuss Military Pact – Associated Press
WikiLeaks
Clinton Says Damage from WikiLeaks Deep – Washington Post
Singapore: WikiLeaks ‘Disastrous’ for U.S. Diplomacy – Associated Press
WikiLeaks isn’t Journalism – Washington Times opinion
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Troop Rollbacks May Not Stave Off Calls for More Cuts – Washington Post
Air Force: Volunteers Wanted as Drawdown Hits Officers – Air Force Times
PFC Manning: Soldier’s Inhumane Imprisonment – Los Angeles Times editorial
United States
Giffords Shooting: U.S. Sees Evidence of Assassination Plot – Washington Post
Giffords Shooting: Federal Charges Cite Assassination Plan – New York Times
Giffords’ Surgeon Trained on the Battlefield – Los Angeles Times
Terror Accusations, Perjury Charges for Cuban Exile – New York Times
World
Pope Demands Gov’ts Protect Christian Minorities – Associated Press
Africa
Sudan Referendum Has Peaceful First Day – VOA
In Southern Sudan, a Jubilant Vote on Secession – New York Times
S. Sudanese Begin Voting on Independence Referendum – Washington Post
Southern Sudan Votes on Secession – Los Angeles Times
U.S. Plans to Reward Sudan if Vote Goes Well – Washington Times
Celebrations across S. Sudan, Millions Flock to Polling Stations – The Guardian
South Sudanese Voting in Second Day of Landmark Poll – BBC News
Long Lines on Day 2 in South Sudan Freedom Vote – Associated Press
Source: Sudan North-South Border Clashes Kill 23 – Reuters
Former Nigerian President in Ivory Coast to Mediate Political Crisis – VOA
UNICEF Appeals for Children and Women in Ivory Coast – Voice of America
Niger: Al Qaeda Blamed for Killing French Hostages – Christian Science Monitor
Paris Opens Probe Into 2 Hostage Deaths in Niger – Associated Press
Tunisian Government: 14 Killed as Rioting Continues – Voice of America
14 Killed in Clashes With Police as Violence Spreads in Tunisia – New York Times
Tunisia Ups Weekend Riot Death Toll to 14 – Associated Press
Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development – AFPS
Americas
Mexico: Decapitated Bodies Spotlight Toll on Tourism – Christian Science Monitor
Chavez Condemns OAS ‘Interference’ in Venezuela – BBC News
One Year After Earthquake, Haiti Still in Ruins – Voice of America
Asia Pacific
U.S. Defense Secretary Gates Arrives in China – Voice of America
New U.S.-China Defense Talks Planned, But No ‘Strategic Dialogue’ – VOA
Gates Pursues Strategic Dialogue with China – American Forces Press Service
U.S. and China Defense Chiefs Agree to Keep Talking – New York Times
At Beijing Talks, Gates Falls Short of Goals – Los Angeles Times
Chinese Defense Chief Tepid to Gates – Washington Post
U.S., China Agree to Improve Military Ties – Stars and Stripes
Robert Gates in China: Beijing Seeks to Ease U.S. Fears – BBC News
U.S., China Defense Chiefs Mend Frayed Military Ties – Associated Press
China’s Stealth Jet Coming On, Gates Confirms – Washington Times
Gates: China Moving Fast on New Weapons – Associated Press
China Defense Chief Says Military Hardware Drive No Threat – Reuters
Vietnam Confronts Economic Quagmire – New York Times
Burma’s Parliament Set for 1st Session in 22 Years – Associated Press
U.S., Japan: Repairing an Alliance – Washington Post opinion
Europe
Step by Step, Gulf Between Turkey and Kurds Narrows – New York Times
Belarus Signals It Could Seize Opponent’s Son – New York Times
Spain: ETA Declares Permanent Cease-Fire – Associated Press
Spain: Basque Separatists ETA Call Permanent Ceasefire – Reuters
Middle East
Clinton in Gulf for Talks on Iran, Iraq – Voice of America
Palestinians Say They’ll Go to U.N. for Recognition – Associated Press
Israeli Demolition Begins in East Jerusalem Project – New York Times
Construction Starts in East Jerusalem – Washington Post
Israeli PM Defends East Jerusalem Construction – Associated Press
South Asia
Hindu “Terror” vs Corruption Splits India’s Politics – Reuters
Report: Chinese Troops Cross Into Indian Territory – Associated Press
Bangladesh Police And Investors Clash as Stocks Go Into Free Fall – Reuters
U.N. to Wrap Up Nepal Peace Mission on Saturday – Associated Press
