10 March SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
U.N.: 2010 Deadliest Year for Afghan Civilians – Los Angeles Times
U.N.: Taliban Causes Most Civilian Deaths – New York Times
U.N. Alarmed by Surge in Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan – Washington Post
NATO Forces Nab Iran Arms for Taliban – Associated Press
U.K. Fury as ‘Iranian Arms’ Bound for Taliban Seized – BBC News
British Link Iran to Rockets Found in Afghan Province – New York Times
NATO Forces Seize Rockets from Iran in Afghanistan – Associated Press
Gates Visit Highlights Marines’ Success in Sangin – AFPS
Task Force Works With Afghan Local Police – AFPS
Pakistan
Pakistani General, in Twist, Credits Drone Strikes – New York Times
Suicide Bomb Kills Dozens at Pakistani Funeral – Washington Post
Bomber Hits Taliban Opponents in Pakistan – New York Times
Pakistan Educational ‘Emergency’ – BBC News
Middle East / North Africa Unrest
Rebels and Gaddafi Forces Battle in E. and W. Libya – Washington Post
Loyalists Batter Libyan Rebels Near Strategic Oil Town – New York Times
Pro-Kadafi Show in Contested Town of Zawiya – Los Angeles Times
Libyan Warplanes Strike Oil Facility in Rebel-Held Town – Voice of America
Despite Government Strikes, Rebel-Held Areas Hold On in Libya – VOA
Hoard of Cash Lets Qaddafi Extend Fight – New York Times
Libyan Government, Rebels Lobby for International Support – VOA
Gadhafi, Opposition Begin Competing Diplomatic Offensives – Washington Times
Qaddafi’s Arms Bazaar, Slowly Exposed – New York Times
U.N. Confirms Probe Into Libya Use of Torture – Washington Post
U.N. Aid Agencies Shut Out From Libya as Needs Grow – Reuters
Governments Debate Response to Libyan Unrest – Voice of America
E.U. Calls on World to Shun Gaddafi – BBC News
NATO Could Easily Impose No-Fly Zone in Libya – Associated Press
U.S. Stresses Next Steps on Libya Must be Coordinated – Voice of America
On Libya, Obama Willing to Let Allies Take Lead – Washington Post
White House Defends Libya Stance, Debates Options – Reuters
Navy Keeping 2 Carriers in M.E. for Most of Year – Stars and Stripes
ElBaradei to Run for Egypt’s Presidency – New York Times
Sectarian Clashes in Egypt Challenge Idealism – Washington Post
Egypt: Cairo’s Tahrir Square Sees Rival Groups Clash – BBC News
Chaos Deepens as Clashes in Egypt Kill 13 – Associated Press
Tables Turned on Mubarak’s State Security – Washington Post
Tunisia Court Dissolves Ousted President’s Party – BBC News
Morocco King Pledges Major Reform – BBC News
Revolts Raise Fear of Migration in Europe – New York Times
Yemeni Protester Dies After Police Attack– Voice of America
One Dead After Yemen Forces Fire on Protesters – New York Times
Small Protest Held in Saudi Arabia Despite Warning – Washington Post
Wary But Bopeful, Saudi Dissidents Gather Weekly – Los Angeles Times
Saudi Shi’ites Hold New Protest in Oil Province – Reuters
UAE: Emiratis Petition Ruler for Democratic Elections – Reuters
Washington’s Options on Libya – New York Times editorial
Barack Obama’s Libya Straitjacket – Washington Post editorial
Mideast Marshall Plan – Washington Post opinion
A Stable Saudi Arabia – Washington Post opinion
Iraq
Official: Kurd Forces Will Stay Near Key Iraq City – Associated Press
Iran
U.S. Envoy Backs U.N. View on Iran Nuke Arms Program – Associated Press
Iran’s Response to Middle East Protests is Muted – Washington Post
NATO Defense Ministers Meeting
NATO Ministers to Discuss Afghanistan, Libya – AFPS
U.S. Department of Defense
Africom Bids Farewell to Ward, Welcomes Ham – AFPS
Guam, U.S. Military Agree on Firing Ranges – Stars and Stripes
Ex-Walter Reed CSM Sentenced to 6 Months – Army Times
United States
Watchdog: TSA ‘Cooked’ Data on Airport Security – Washington Times
Obama Names Locke as New China Ambassador – Voice of America
DoS Official in Japan Fired over Alleged Remarks – Stars and Stripes
Police in L.A. Step Up Efforts to Gain Muslims’ Trust – New York Times
Homegrown Islamic Radicalization – Washington Post editorial
Africa
U.N. to Publish Sudan Report That Infuriated China – Reuters
ICC Summons 6 Suspects Linked to Kenya’s Post-Election Violence – VOA
Kenya ‘Will Challenge ICC Case’ – BBC News
France: Lack of Funds to Bring Down Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo – Reuters
Zimbabwe Violence Unpunished – Washington Times
Americas
U.S. Agents Short-staffed, Under the Gun in Mexico – Los Angeles Times
U.S. Charges 10 in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Killings – Washington Post
10 Face Charges in Mexico Killings – New York Times
Mexican ‘Gang’ on U.S. Murder Charges – BBC News
Asia Pacific
China Challenges U.S. Edge in Asia-Pacific – Associated Press
China Vows No Western-style Political Reforms – Associated Press
Dalai Lama Calls for Greater Freedom in China – BBC News
Dalai Lama Plans to Step Down as Tibetan Political Leader – Reuters
Japan’s New FM Wants to Deepen Alliance with U.S. – Associated Press
U.N. Probe Finds N. Korea Violated Pact – Associated Press
Malaysia Nabs 7 Indonesians After Attack on Tanker – Associated Press
Indonesian Court: Cleric’s Trial Will Move Forward – Associated Press
Europe
Biden, in Russia, Turns to Talk of Trade – Washington Post
Merkel Ally Assails Turkey on Human Rights – New York Times
South Asia
Corruption Undermines India’s Self-confidence – Washington Post
