5 March SWJ Roundup
Middle East / North Africa Unrest
Wave of Arab Unrest Continues – Washington Post
U.S. Wavers on Arab ‘Regime Change’ – Wall Street Journal
Qaddafi Brutalizes Foes, Armed or Defenseless – New York Times
Gaddafi Loyalists Unleash Fiercest Attack Yet – Washington Post
Fighting, Airstrikes and Protests Rock Libya – Voice of America
Libyan Rebels Locked in Battles – BBC News
Gadhafi Forces Battle Rebels as 37 Killed in Libya – Associated Press
Libyan Forces Attack Western Town, Rebel Push in East – Reuters
Libyan Rebels Accused of Targeting Blacks – Los Angeles Times
A Dissident Takes on Kadafi – Los Angeles Times
Foreigners May Be Prevented From Leaving Libya – Reuters
U.S. Says Gadhafi Has ‘Forfeited’ Right to Lead Libya – VOA
U.S. Warships Arrive at Crete in Libya Buildup – Associated Press
New Egyptian PM-Designate Addresses Protesters – Voice of America
Egypt: Crowd Cheers Newly Appointed Prime Minister – Washington Post
New Premier Speaks in Cairo Square – New York Times
New Egypt PM Shows Popular Touch in Tahrir Square – Reuters
Egypt: Protesters Storm Alexandria State Security HQ – BBC News
Hundreds March on State Security Building in Egypt – Associated Press
U.S. Offers Aid for Egyptian Democracy – Washington Post
Venezuela Says Libya OKs Chavez Mediation Plan – Associated Press
Previous Tunisia Regime Called ‘a Gang of Saboteurs’ – Voice of America
Fleeing Migrants Ease at Tunisian Border Crossing – New York Times
New Sectarian Violence Erupts in Bahrain Protests – Voice of America
Bahrainis Fear the U.S. Isn’t Behind Fight for Democracy – New York Times
At Least 3 Dead in Yemen Clash – Washington Post
Shooting in Yemen May Widen Tensions – New York Times
Yemen Rallies Grow, Saleh Rejects Plan to Step Down – Reuters
Jordanian Protesters Ratchet Up Demands – Washington Post
More Shi’ite Protests in Saudi Oil Region – Reuters
Palestinian Protests More Muted – Washington Post
A Low-key Mideast Gamble – Washington Post opinion
Iraq
Maliki’s Broadened Powers Seen as a Threat in Iraq – New York Times
Iraqis Protest in ‘Day of Regret’ – Washington Post
New Iraq Protests Smaller, Less Violent – Los Angeles Times
Iraqis Defy Checkpoints, Vehicle Bans to Protest – Associated Press
Iran
U.S. and Sweden to Push U.N. Rights Body to Act on Iran – Reuters
Afghanistan
Marines Await Taliban Move in Deadly Afghan Valley – Associated Press
U.S. Seeks Friends in Afghan Detainees – Wall Street Journal
Amputations and Genital Injuries Increase Sharply – Washington Post
Forces Kill Haqqani Terrorist in Afghanistan – AFPS
‘AfPak Hands’ Strive for Cultural Awareness – AFPS
Pentagon Hit for Lax Oversight of $4.2b Supply Contract – Bloomberg
Pakistan
Grief-Stricken Pakistanis Bury Slain Minister – Voice of America
Slain Cabinet Minister Is Buried in Pakistan – New York Times
Pakistan Christians Bury Murdered Leader – BBC News
Pakistanis Bury Slain Christian, Warn of Extremism – Associated Press
Pakistan: Nowshera Mosque Bombing ‘Kills Nine’ – BBC News
Terrorism
Even YouTube Can’t Silence Radical Cleric – New York Times
Frankfurt Airport Shooting
Gunman in Germany Wanted ‘Revenge’ for Afghanistan – New York Times
Frankfurt Airport Shooting: Jammed Gun ‘Saved Lives’ – BBC News
Suspect Chatted With Soldiers Before Shooting – Wall Street Journal
U.S. Department of Defense
Gates Ratchets Up His Campaign of Candor – New York Times
U.S. Must Prepare for Varied Threats, Gates Says – AFPS
Commanders Cite Unpredictable Future Threats – AFPS
Gates Urges New Air Force Leaders to Think Creatively – AFPS
Gates: Air Force Must Find Balance for Future Wars – Associated Press
Lynn Praises Work, Successes of IED-Defeat Agency – AFPS
Senate Confirms Hertling as USAREUR Commander – Stars and Stripes
Fort Hood Suspect Step Closer to Court-Martial – Associated Press
MAJ Nidal Hasan Faces Death Penalty – Stars and Stripes
Sailor Charged with Espionage – Stars and Stripes
United States
Federal Grand Jury in Tucson Indicts Loughner – Washington Post
Rep. Peter King (R-NY): IRA Supporter – Washington Post
United Nations
U.N. Members Eyeing Arms Trade Treaty – Associated Press
Africa
Somalia Fighting Forces Thousands of Refugees Into Kenya – VOA
Somalia: At Least 50 A.U. Peacekeepers Dead – Washington Post
Danish Child Hostages Moved to Ship Off Somalia – BBC News
Ivorian City ‘Resembles War Zone’ – BBC News
Video Shows Women Gunned Down in Ivory Coast – Associated Press
Ivory Coast Pays Government Workers as A.U. Mediators Stall – Reuters
Sanctions Hurt Ivory Coast Economy – Voice of America
The View From Sudan – Washington Post opinion
Americas
Mexico: Concerns Raised Over Young Police Chief – New York Times
Rights Activist: Young Mexico Police Chief in U.S. – Associated Press
Family of Slain Mexican Activist Seeks U.S. Asylum – Associated Press
A Free Man Still Looks Over His Shoulder in Mexico – New York Times
13 Mexican Troops Charged With Transporting Drugs – Associated Press
U.S. Orders Mexico Border Gun Probe – BBC News
Mexico’s Frustration with U.S. Drug Policy – Washington Post editorial
Arrest of Top Bolivian Drug Cop Riles President – Associated Press
Trial Against U.S. Contractor Starts in Cuba – Associated Press
Cuba Frees Dissident, Other Prisoners – Associated Press
Asia Pacific
Beijing Resumes Rapid Increase in Military Spending – New York Times
China to Boost Military Spending – Voice of America
China Muzzles Media to Prevent Mideast-Style Protests – Voice of America
China’s Premier Wen Jiabao Targets ‘Social Stability’ – BBC News
Virus Infects 40 Web Sites In South Korea – New York Times
Dozens of South Korean Websites Attacked – Associated Press
N. Korea Heir Formally Invited to China-S. Korea Spy Agency – Reuters
Burma Democracy Group Slams Military Fund – Associated Press
Europe
German Minister Reopens Row Over Muslim Integration – The Guardian
Austria Holds ex-Bosnia General Divjak on Serb Warrant – BBC News
South Asia
Villages Set to Expand India’s Consumer Market – Washington Post
Nepal’s Ex-Rebels Finally Join New Government – Associated Press
