26 February SWJ Roundup
Middle East / North Africa Unrest
Obama Seeks a New Approach on Mideast – Los Angeles Times
Qaddafi Forces Violently Quell Capital Protest – New York Times
Libyan Ruler Clings to Power as Violence Escalates – Washington Post
Tripoli Braced as Gaddafi Arms Supporters – BBC News
Kadafi Arming Civilian Backers, Libyans Say – Los Angeles Times
West to Isolate Gadhafi – Wall Street Journal
U.S. Hikes Pressure on Gaddafi – Washington Post
U.S. Hits Libya With Sanctions, Shuts Embassy – Reuters
World Powers Struggle to Find Way to Stop Gaddafi – Reuters
Following U.S. Sanctions, U.N. to Meet on Libya – New York Times
NATO Will Not Intervene in Libyan Crisis – Associated Press
U.N. Human Rights Council Condemns Crackdown – Washington Post
American Ferry From Libya Arrives in Malta – New York Times
Libya’s Entire Arab League Mission Resigns – Washington Post
Egyptian Military Forces End to New Protest – New York Times
Major Rally in Tunisia Capital – BBC News
Thousands Rally for Reform in Jordan – New York Times
Protesters in Bahrain Demand More Changes – New York Times
Mullen Thanks Bahrain’s King for Handling of Unrest – Stars and Stripes
Key Shiite Opposition Leader Returns to Bahrain – Associated Press
Bahrain Shi’ite Opposition Leader Home From Exile – Reuters
Yemeni City Feeds Unrest’s Roots – New York Times
Tribal Chiefs Join Opposition to Yemeni President – Associated Press
Oil Prices Head for Biggest Weekly Gain – Washington Post
No Help for Libya from President Obama – Washington Post editorial
Some Backbone at the U.N. – Los Angeles Times editorial
Syria’s Silence – Washington Post opinion
Iraq
23 Killed in Iraq’s ‘Day of Rage’ Protests – Washington Post
Demonstrations Turn Violent in Iraq – New York Times
Protesters Across Iraq Clash With Security Forces – Los Angeles Times
Protesters Killed in Iraqi ‘Day of Rage’ – BBC News
Iraq’s Biggest Oil Refinery Shut by Gun and Bomb Attack – BBC News
Attack Shuts Iraq’s largest Oil Refinery, Kills 1 – Associated Press
Iran
Iran Reports a Major Setback at a Nuclear Power Plant – New York Times
In Setback, Iran to Unload Fuel from Nuclear Plant – Associated Press
U.N. Concern Over ‘Military Angle to Iran Nuclear Plan’ – BBC News
U.N.: Iran Increases Uranium Stockpile – Los Angeles Times
Iran Adding Advanced Equipment to Uranium Plant – Washington Post
Afghanistan
U.S. Pulling Forces Out of Pech Valley – Stars and Stripes
Afghan Probe Says Nato Killed Dozens of Kunar Civilians – BBC News
Afghan Officials Say Jailed Christian Convert Is Free – New York Times
Bomber Kills at Least 4 in Northwest Afghanistan – Associated Press
Pakistan
Tensions Rise Between U.S., Pakistan Spy Agencies – Los Angeles Times
Pakistan Demands Data on CIA Contractors – New York Times
U.S. Department of Defense
Gates Describes Vision for Military’s Future – Washington Post
Warning Against Wars Like Iraq and Afghanistan – New York Times
Gates Challenges Cadets to Change Army Culture – AFPS
Speech Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates – Transcript
Casey Warns Against ‘Hollowing’ Army – Army Times
Tanker Deal: Air Force’s Shifting Rules Helped Boeing – New York Times
United States
Congress on Course to Avert Shutdown – Washington Post
Saudi Student to Be Arraigned in Bomb Plot – New York Times
Saudi Student Considered Bush Home as Target – Washington Post
Africa
Ivory Coast: Rebels Take Western Town Zouan-Hounien – BBC News
Rapes Are Again Reported in Eastern Congo – New York Times
Uganda Gov’t Bans Planned Protests Over Polls – Associated Press
Southern Sudan’s Struggle – Los Angeles Times editorial
Americas
Killings Jolt a Family in Mexico – New York Times
Violent Deaths in Activist’s Family Know No End – Los Angeles Times
3 Relatives of Slain Mexican Activist Found Dead – Associated Press
3 Dead in Assassination Attempt on Mexican Mayor – Associated Press
Asia Pacific
Chinese Activists Continue Calls for Protests – New York Times
Chinese Authorities Block Web Site, Terms – Washington Post
China’s Disabled Exploited as Slaves – Los Angeles Times
China Calls for Renewed Fight Against Dalai Lama – BBC News
U.S., S. Korea to Begin Annual Training Exercise – Stars and Stripes
Vietnam: Rights Take a Beating – Washington Post opinion
Europe
Fine Gael to Top Irish Poll But No Overall Majority – BBC News
Ireland’s Ruling Party Headed for Crushing Defeat – New York Times
Angry Irish Voters Expected to Pummel Ruling Party – Los Angeles Times
Russia Launches Satellite for Global Navigation System – BBC News
