19 February SWJ Roundup
Middle East / North Africa Unrest
Anti-Government Protests Spread Across Middle East, North Africa – VOA
Battle Lines Harden Across the Mideast as Rulers Dig In – New York Times
From Libya to Yemen, Unrest is the Rule – Los Angeles Times
Obama Urges Restraint in Middle East – Voice of America
Cellphones World’s Eyes and Ears on Protests – New York Times
Bahrain Continues Violent Crackdown on Protesters – Voice of America
Security Forces in Bahrain Open Fire on Protesters – New York Times
Bahrain Troops Open Fire on Demonstrators – Los Angeles Times
Bahrain Military Withdraws from Capital – Washington Post
Bahrain Army Pulls Out of Manama – BBC News
Bahrain Orders Military Off Streets of Capital – Associated Press
U.S. Walks Tightrope in Policy Toward Bahrain – Los Angeles Times
U.S. Offered Rosy View Before Bahrain Crackdown – New York Times
Yemen: Government Loyalists Harden Attacks – Washington Post
Yemen Security Forces Shoot Dead Protester – Associated Press
Jordan Protesters Attacked by Government Supporters – Washington Post
Clashes in Jordan Injure 8 Protesters – Associated Press
HRW Says 24 Killed in Libyan ‘Day of Rage’ Protests – Voice of America
Clashes in Libya Worsen as Army Crushes Dissent – New York Times
Libya Protests: 84 Killed in Growing Unrest, Says HRW – BBC News
Libyan Forces Storm Protest Camp in Benghazi – Associated Press
Libyan Site Says National Congress Halts Session – Washington Post
Amid a Sea of Upheaval, Algeria Is Still – New York Times
Week After Mubarak’s Ouster, Most Egyptians Jubilant – Voice of America
Egyptians Mark Mubarak’s Fall, Call for More Reforms – Washington Post
Egyptians Celebrate but Military Starts Talking Tough – BBC News
After Long Exile, Sunni Cleric Takes Role in Egypt – New York Times
Egypt Women Stand for Equality in the Square – Washington Post
Swiss Locate Funds Linked to Mubarak – New York Times
Message to Egypt From Qaeda’s No. 2 – New York Times
Egypt’s Unknown Element – Washington Post opinion
Looking Dictators in the Pocketbook – Washington Post opinion
In Bahrain, the Bullets Fly – New York Times opinion
Three Days at the Pearl Roundabout – New York Times opinion
Israel / Palestinians
U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution Denouncing Israel – Washington Post
U.S. Blocks Security Council Censure of Israel – New York Times
Abbas Prefers Posturing to a Peace Process – Washington Post editorial
Iraq
Logisticians Share Expertise With Iraqi Forces – AFPS
Iran
Leading Iran Cleric Dilutes Calls to Execute Opposition – Voice of America
Key Cleric Wants Arrest for Opposition Leaders – Washington Post
U.S. Finds Debate in Iran on Building Nuclear Bomb – Washington Post
Afghanistan
Hillary Clinton Urges Taliban to Reject al-Qaeda Allies – BBC News
Marine Commandant Describes Progress in Afghanistan – AFPS
Attacks Across Afghanistan Leave Over a Dozen Dead – New York Times
Suicide Bomber Kills 11 in Eastern Afghanistan – Los Angeles Times
‘Rogue’ Afghan Soldier Kills Two German Troops in North – BBC News
Airstrike Kills More Than 35 Insurgents in Kunar Province – AFPS
U.S. Treasury Targets Afghan Money Launderers – Washington Post
Sanctions Placed on Afghan Exchange – New York Times
Elections Crippled Largely by Governing Bodies – Stars and Stripes
Pakistan
U.S. Ambassador Calls for Release of Jailed American – Voice of America
Terrorism
Military Commission Panel Sentences Guantanamo Detainee – AFPS
U.S. Department of Defense
House Approves Measure to Delay JFCOM Closure – Washington Post
House OKs Amendment to Block Joint Forces Command Closure – The Hill
Army Trains for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal – Associated Press
United States
House Approves Dramatic Cuts in Federal Spending – Washington Post
House Approves $60-billion Package of Cuts – Los Angeles Times
Africa
Ugandans Cast Votes in Presidential, Parliamentary Elections – VOA
Uganda Presidential Votes Counted – BBC News
Uganda Carries Out Elections in Peaceful Fashion – New York Times
Somali Pirates Hijack Yacht With American Couple – New York Times
Americas
U.S. Agent Under Attack in Mexico Called for Help – Washington Post
Aristide Supporters March for His Return in Haiti – Voice of America
Asia Pacific
USFK Remains Confident of American Civilians’ Safety – Stars and Stripes
China Upholds Conviction of American Geologist – New York Times
Europe
Deja vu: Russia, U.S. at Odds Over Missile Defense – Associated Press
Russian Finance Minister Says Political Change Needed – New York Times
Attackers Kill 3 Tourists in Russian Resort Area – Associated Press
Turkey Jails 3 Journalists in Coup Investigation – New York Times
Kosovo Rebels Told U.N. of Organ Harvests – Associated Press
South Asia
Unrest: India Finds Comfort on the Fence – Washington Post
Sri Lanka: 5,000 Still in Camps – Associated Press
