29 January SWJ Roundup
Days of Unrest
Anti-Government Protests Spread in Egypt – Voice of America
Egypt’s Regime on the Brink – Wall Street Journal
Egypt Protests Continue as Government Resigns – New York Times
Cairo in Near Anarchy as Protesters Push to Oust President – Washington Post
Egypt’s Anger Spills into Streets for a 5th Day – Los Angeles Times
Egypt Protests: Hosni Mubarak Faces Fifth ‘Day of Rage’ – BBC News
Mubarak Vows Cabinet Shift but Defends Deploying Army – New York Times
Egyptian Military Deploys as Protesters Defy Curfew – Washington Post
Egyptian President Dismisses Cabinet Following Massive Protests – VOA
Amid Massive Protests, Egypt Leader Fires Cabinet – Associated Press
New Clashes Erupt as Egyptians Spurn Mubarak Speech – Reuters
Egyptians’ Fury Smoldered Beneath Surface for Decades – New York Times
Egypt: President Obama’s Remarks – Los Angeles Times
Obama Phones Mubarak, Urges Reforms – Voice of America
Obama Urges Egypt to Heed Protests, Pursue Reforms – Washington Post
Egypt: Obama Cautions Embattled Ally Against Violence – New York Times
Egyptian Military Chiefs Cut Pentagon Visit Short – New York Times
Before Uprising, Decades of Poverty and Resignation – Los Angeles Times
Egypt: A Nobelist Has an Unfamiliar Role in Protests – New York Times
Egyptian Hopes Converge in Fight for Cairo Bridge – New York Times
Chaos And Calm, Fury And Rejoicing Mark Egypt Protests – Reuters
In Alexandria, Protesters Rout the Police, for Now – New York Times
Egypt’s Military Is Seen as Pivotal in Next Step – New York Times
U.S. Backs Rights of Protesters in Mideast Upheaval – VOA
Egypt Protests: America’s Secret Backing for Rebels – Daily Telegraph
Iran Sees Rise of Islamic Hard-Liners – New York Times
Al Jazeera Covers Protests Despite Hurdles – New York Times
Egypt Cuts Off Most Internet and Cell Service – New York Times
U.S. Warns Against Blocking Social Media – Washington Post
Complete Coverage: Unrest in Egypt – Stars and Stripes
Thousands Protest for Reform in Jordan – Voice of America
In Tunisia, Luxurious Lifestyles of the Corrupt – Washington Post
Protests Unsettle Jordan, Most Other Neighbors Stay Calm – New York Times
U.S. Needs to Break with Mubarak Now – Washington Post editorial
Washington and Mr. Mubarak – New York Times editorial
Cairo’s Restless Streets – Los Angeles Times editorial
A New Beginning – Washington Post opinion
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Mubarak? – New York Times opinion
How to Respond – Washington Post opinion series
Afghanistan
Kabul Suicide Bomber Targets Foreigners – Voice of America
Deadly Attack in Kabul Sought to Kill Head of Blackwater – New York Times
Deadly Explosion in Kabul Diplomatic District – Washington Post
Taliban Suicide Bomber Kills 8 in Afghan Capital – Associated Press
ISAF, Karzai Condemn Kabul Suicide Attack – AFPS
Kandahar Deputy Governor Killed in Suicide Attack – BBC News
Prominent Afghan Family Died in Grocery Bombing – Associated Press
Germany Extends Afghan War Mission – Stars and Stripes
Germany Plans Start of Troop Withdrawal – New York Times
American Interpreter Takes a Stand in Afghanistan – Stars and Stripes
Afghan Killings Case Referred to Court Martial – Associated Press
Pakistan
American Charged in Pakistan Killing – New York Times
American Diplomat Faces Murder Charges in Pakistan – Washington Post
American Facing Possible Murder Charge in Pakistan – Associated Press
U.S. Demands Release of Diplomat in Pakistan – Associated Press
Iraq
Bomb at Baghdad Funeral in Shia Muslim Area Kills 48 – BBC News
Iran
Davos Panel Sees Huge Iranian Response to Attack – Associated Press
Iran Sees Rise of Islamic Hard-Liners – New York Times
Iran Hangs Dutch Woman Detained in Election Unrest – Associated Press
Dutch Foreign Minister Summons Iranian Ambassador – Associated Press
Piracy
NATO Says Danish Warship Rescues 2 From Pirates – Associated Press
WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks Founder Says Enjoys Making Banks Squirm – Reuters
U.S. Department of Defense
Gates Says Nuclear Forces Have Fixed Slips – Associated Press
Kehler Succeeds Chilton as Strategic Command Chief – AFPS
Pentagon Plans for End to ‘Dont’ Ask, Don’t Tell’ – Washington Post
‘Don’t Ask’ Repeal Plan Progressing Quickly, Officials Say – AFPS
DADT Repeal Plan Requires No Major Policy Overhaul – Stars and Stripes
United States
President Is Likely to Discuss Gun Control Soon – New York Times
Plugging the Airport Security Gaps – Los Angeles Times opinion
Canada
U.S., Canada Discuss Defense Cooperation – AFPS
Africa
Rival Ivory Coast Governments Lobby for Support Before A.U. Summit – VOA
African Union In New Move to End Ivory Coast Crisis – Reuters
Darfur: Sharp Rise in Violence – BBC News
Rights Groups Demand Impartial Probe Into Ugandan Activist’s Death – VOA
Nigerian Electoral Candidate Shot In Northeast City – Reuters
Nelson Mandela Returns Home From Hospital – New York Times
Americas
Mexican Cartels Suspected in American’s Slaying – Los Angeles Times
33 Ex-Mayors Accused of Corruption in Mexico – Associated Press
Mexico Charges Police Who Killed Mayor’s Bodyguard – Associated Press
Guerrero Election Kicks Off Weighty Mexico Political Year – Los Angeles Times
Venezuelan Court Orders Trial of Chavez Opponent – Associated Press
Haiti Vote Planned for March, Ballot Set Next Week – Associated Press
Cuban Dissident Farinas Released a Third Time – BBC News
Asia Pacific
Joint Exercise Testing Army’s Newest Units in Pacific – Stars and Stripes
Europe
Russia Adopts Color-Coded Terror Alert System – New York Times
Russia Says Caucasus Man Was Airport Bomber – Associated Press
Ireland, Mired in Crisis, Will Dissolve Parliament – New York Times
Middle East
Analysts Say Leaked ‘Palestine Papers’ Will Impact Prospects for Peace – VOA
Palestinian Shot in Head in Clash With Israeli Settlers – New York Times
South Asia
India Maoist Rebels ‘Killed in Gunbattle’ – BBC News
