17 February SWJ Roundup
Middle East / North Africa
Unrest Spreads, Some Violently, in Middle East – New York Times
Sense of Populist Empowerment Grips Middle East – Washington Post
Freed by Egypt’s Revolt, Workers Press Demands – New York Times
U.S. Intelligence Taxed by Middle East Unrest – Los Angeles Times
Egypt Starts Process of Overhauling Constitution – Washington Post
Rural Egyptians Welcome Change, Economic Worries Linger – Voice of America
Egypt Opposition Feels Strains from Within – Los Angeles Times
365 Killed in Egyptian Uprising, Govt. Says – Washington Post
After Mubarak Ouster, What’s Next for Egypt? – Washington Times
Gates: Egypt a Case for Diplomats, Not U.S. Forces – Associated Press
Anti-Government Protests Break Out in Libya – Voice of America
Call for ‘Day of Anger’ in Libya – BBC News
At Least One Dead, 14 Wounded in Libyan Unrest – New York Times
Algerian Founding Father Urges Reform – BBC News
Yemeni Govt. Loyalists Continue Attacks on Opposition – Voice of America
Yemen: Protester Killed in Aden on Day Six of Unrest – BBC News
Anti-Government Protests Continue in Bahrain – Voice of America
In Bahrain, Authorities Move Against Protesters – Washington Post
Bahrain Police Use Force to Crack Down on Protests – New York Times
Bahrain Launches Surprise Attack on Protesters – Los Angeles Times
Bahrain Protests: Police Break Up Pearl Square Crowd – BBC News
Riot Police Attack Bahrain Protest Camp; 2 Dead – Associated Press
U.S. Military HQ in Mideast Watching Gulf Unrest – Associated Press
The Balance Shifts in Lebanese Politics – New York Times
Hezbollah Leader Warns of Border Conflict – Associated Press
Palestinian Elections Proceed Without Hamas – Associated Press
Palestinians Seek Global Recognition Through S. America – Washington Post
U.S. Agrees to Rebuke Israel in Security Council – Foreign Policy
Next in Egypt – Washington Post opinion
Tunisia. Egypt. Bahrain? – New York Times opinion
Afghanistan
Pentagon Douses Rumor of Petraeus Exit, for Now – Stars and Stripes
Afghans Displaced by War Find Refuge, and Little Else – Stars and Stripes
IMF Wants Troubled Kabul Bank Sold Off – Washington Post
Pakistan
Pakistan: Courts Will Decide Diplomatic Status of Detained American – VOA
Pakistan Delays Ruling on Jailed American – New York Times
Pakistan Court Delays Raymond Davis Decision Till March – BBC News
Davis Case: Stakes Rise, Aid Cuts Mulled – Washington Post
Justice to Probe Case of Pakistan Shooting – Washington Times
Iraq
Iraq: Violence During Anti-government Protests – Washington Post
Police Fire on Protesters in Iraq – New York Times
Iraqi Protesters Set Fire to Government Offices – Associated Press
Pentagon Red Tape Delayed Iraq’s Life-Saving Lasers – Danger Room
Iran
U.S. Spies: Iran Split on Nuclear Program – Wall Street Journal
Student Funeral Prompts New Tehran Clashes – Voice of America
Iran: Skirmishes at Funeral of Protester – Washington Post
Students in Iran Clash at Funeral – New York Times
Iranian Govt. Calls for Friday Rally to Show ‘Hatred’ for Opposition – VOA
Ayatollah: U.S. Trying to ‘Derail’ Egyptian Revolution – Washington Times
Iranian Warships Bound for Syria Set to Transit Suez – New York Times
Iran Warships to Transit Suez for Syria – Reuters
Israel Official Says Iran Ship Is ‘Provocation’ – Wall Street Journal
Israel Anger at Iran Suez Canal Warship Move – BBC News
Marching for Freedom – Washington Post opinion
U.S. Department of Defense
Pentagon Chiefs: Don’t Cut Defense Too Deeply – Associated Press
Gates Tells Congress Funding Cuts Would Cause Crisis – AFPS
Gates Finds Few Lawmakers Backing New Budget Plans – Stars and Stripes
Gates, Mullen Support Force Reduction Plans – AFPS
Programs Will Suffer Without Adequate Funding, Mullen Says – AFPS
Acquisition Chief Urges Congress to Pass 2011 Appropriation – AFPS
Pentagon Comptroller Explains Budget Issues – AFPS
Budget Hawks Lose as House Rejects Cuts to DoD Spending – The Hill
Obama, GOP Freshmen Win in Jet Engine Budget Fight – Associated Press
Panel Chosen for Sentencing Portion of Detainee Trial – AFPS
New Strategy Shows Importance of Space Domain, Lynn Says – AFPS
Investigative Spotlight Turns on Army Captain – Washington Post
Staying in Touch With Home, for Better or Worse – New York Times
United States
Report Ordered by Obama Identified Potential Uprisings – New York Times
Shy Intellectual Created Playbook Used in Revolution – New York Times
U.S. Administration Calls on Congress to Continue Foreign Military Aid – VOA
Panetta Outlines Plan for bin Laden’s Detention – Washington Post
CIA: If Caught, bin Laden Would be Sent to Gitmo – Associated Press
Big Bust Targets Armenian Gang – Wall Street Journal
Africa
West Africa Stock Exchange Suspends Ivory Coast Trading – Voice of America
U.S. Judge Denies Immunity to Former Somali Leader – Associated Press
Somali Pirate Sentenced to 33 Years in U.S. Prison – BBC News
Norwegian Shipper: Kill Pirates ‘On The Spot’ – Associated Press
Americas
Mexico: Cartel Gunmen Shot U.S. Agents – Washington Post
Mexicans Knew They Shot U.S. Agents – New York Times
U.S.-Mexico Force Probes Ambush of 2 ICE Agents – Washington Times
Agent’s Death May Mean Increased Security for U.S. – Los Angeles Times
Clashes Erupt as Mexican President Visits City – Associated Press
Possible Mexican Military Incursion On U.S. Soil – KRGV News
Colombia’s Farc Rebels Release Two Hostages – BBC News
Asia Pacific
New North Korean Space Launch Site Appears Completed – Voice of America
Technology Piercing N. Korea’s News Veil – Washington Times
Son of N. Korean Leader Said to Be Given No. 2 Post – New York Times
Europe
Crackdown in Belarus – Washington Post editorial
South Asia
Singh Says India Not a ‘Scam-driven Country’ – Washington Post
Indian Premier Vows to Fight Corruption – New York Times
India Attempts Damage Control in Wake of Corruption – Los Angeles Times
India Maoist Rebels ‘Kidnap’ Senior Official – BBC News
