23 March SWJ Roundup

Libya / Operation Odyssey Dawn

Special Report: Operation Odyssey Dawn – DoD web resource

Task Force Commander Provides Libya Update – AFPS

Libya Costs, Mission Unclear – Washington Times

Gates Sees Airstrikes Slowing Soon – Washington Post

U.S.: Gadhafi’s Air Defenses Now Largely Ineffective – Voice of America

Allied Strikes Pummel Libya’s Air Force – Washington Post

Amid Rubble in Capital Hints of a Changed Atmosphere – New York Times

Hope that ‘Nightmare of 40 Years’ will Soon End – Los Angeles Times

U.S. Jet Crashes, Pilots Survive, Gaddafi’s Forces Dig In – Washington Post

U.S. Military Faces Questions After Rescue of Officers – New York Times

Snipers, Shells, Tanks Terrorize Key Libyan City – Associated Press

Obama Security Adviser: Gadhafi Faces Increasing Isolation – Voice of America

Defiant Gaddafi Pledges Victory – BBC News

Clinton: Gaddafi, Allies May Be Seeking Way Out – Reuters

Obama Says Gaddafi May Wait Out Military Assault – Reuters

U.S.A.F. Jet Crashes; Crewmembers Safe – Stars and Stripes

U.S. Jet Crashes in Libya, Pilot Received by Locals – Associated Press

Marines Face Questions About Rescue of Officers – New York Times

Obama Tries to Patch Rift as Strikes Go On – New York Times

In Libya, Rifts Open in NATO Coalition – Washington Post

Who’s in charge? NATO Members Squabble. – Daily Mail

Obama: No Doubt Coalition Will Take Over Command in Libya – VOA

U.S. Sees Key NATO Role on Libya, but Questions Remain – Reuters

Compromise Emerges for NATO Role in Libya Fight – Associated Press

U.S. Says Libyan Campaign to Ease – Bloomberg

France Says New Non-NATO Body To Lead Action – Sky News

Turkey Wary at Fellow NATO Member France’s ‘Prominent Role’ – VOA

France Could Extend Operations Beyond Benghazi – NBC News

White House Denies Regime Change is Part of Mission – The Hill

Gates: West Trying to Avoid Libya Civilian Deaths – Reuters

Gates Cites Efforts to Avoid Civilian Casualties in Libya – AFPS

U.N. Chief: Nations Must Back Libya No-Fly Zone – Associated Press

China Calls for Libya Cease-Fire – Voice of America

Several African Leaders Criticize Air Attacks in Libya – Voice of America

Britain Says Saudi Supports U.N. Action on Libya – Reuters

Putin Denies Disagreement with Medvedev Over Libya – VOA

U.N. Reports Shortages of Food, Other Essentials in Libya – VOA

Attack Renews Debate Over Congressional Consent – New York Times

Campaign Cost Runs Counter to Belt-tightening Plans – Stars and Stripes

Libya No-Fly Zone Cost Could Hit $1 Billion in Months – Reuters

Captive Journalists Faced Days of Brutality – New York Times

The Cost of Libyan Intervention – Washington Post opinion

Egypt

As Police Protest, Fire Engulfs Interior Ministry Building – New York Times

Egypt’s Interior Ministry Building Set Ablaze – Washington Post

Egypt’s Interior Ministry Burns as Police Protest – Associated Press

Egypt Committee Charges Mubarak With Killing Protesters – Reuters

Tunisia

U.S. to Give $20 million to Help Fledgling Democracy – Washington Post

Yemen

Yemeni Government Confronts Mass Defections – Washington Post

Yemen’s Leader Defiant Amid Protests and Defections – New York Times

President Warns Coup Would Lead to Civil War – Voice of America

Yemeni President Saleh Threatens Civil War – Washington Post

Power Crumbling, Yemen Leader Warns of Civil War – Associated Press

President Ready to Step Down at End of Year – Voice of America

Yemen Opposition Call for Mass Protests on Friday – Reuters

Problems Threaten Hunt for U.S.-born Radical Cleric – Washington Post

Saudis Prepare to Abandon Yemen – Financial Times

Bahrain

With Crackdown, Bahrain Returns to Old Playbook – Wall Street Journal

Human Rights Violations Mount in Bahrain – Voice of America

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to Hold Municipal Elections in April – Associated Press

Syria

Protesters March in South Syria for Fifth Day – Reuters

Protest Spreads to New Southern Syrian Village – Associated Press

‘Five Protesters Killed’ in Syria – BBC News

Syrian Forces Kill 6 in Mosque Attack – Reuters

Lebanon

Bahrain Bans Lebanon Travel, Sectarian Tension Rises – Reuters

Iraq

Police Officer Killed in N. Iraq Demonstration – Associated Press

Iran

Western Diplomats: Iran Again Violates Arms Embargo – Voice of America

Iran Cited for Arms Embargo Violations, Rockets for Taliban – Bloomberg

Turkey Seizes Cargo of Iranian Plane – Associated Press

China Says Talks Are Way Forward on Iran Nuclear Issue – Reuters

“Iran Will Ruin ‘Arab Spring’ Hopes for Democracy” – Jerusalem Post

Israel / Palestinians

Gazan Rockets Hit Deep in Israel, Minister Sees War – Reuters

Israeli Attack on Gaza Militants Kills 4 Civilians – New York Times

Israeli Strike Misses Target, Kills 4 Palestinians – Associated Press

Israel Kills 9 in Gaza in Deadliest Day in Months – Reuters

Israel Passes Law Against Mourning Its Existence – Reuters

Former Israeli President Gets Prison Sentence for Rape – VOA

Ex-President Sentenced to Prison in Rape Case – New York Times

Ex-Israeli President Sentenced to 7 Years for Rape – Associated Press

Middle East / North Africa

Arab Revolts Force Diplomats to Remake Lives – New York Times

Tribes With Flags – New York Times opinion

Gates Underlines Dangers in the Middle East – Washington Post opinion

Afghanistan

Afghans to Take Over Security in 7 Areas – New York Times

Karzai: Afghan Troops to Assume More Control – Washington Post

Karzai Names Areas Where Afghans Will Take Control – Los Angeles Times

Karzai Names NATO Pullout Areas – BBC News

Afghan Forces to Take Lead in Securing 7 Areas – Associated Press

Karzai Announces Areas to Transition to Afghan Control – AFPS

Taliban Assassination Campaign Impedes Governance – Associated Press

U.N. Civilian Lead in Afghanistan Wins Support – Associated Press

Forces Detain Insurgents in Afghanistan Operations – AFPS

Medevac Initiatives Save Lives in Afghanistan – AFPS

Soldier to Plead Guilty in Afghan Murder Case – Wall Street Journal

UNESCO: Destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas Nearly Impossible to Rebuild – VOA

Settling the Afghan War – New York Times opinion

Pakistan

Pakistan’s President Vows, Again, to Fight Extremism – New York Times

Pakistan President, Opponents Mend Fences – Washington Post

A Would-Be Revolutionary in Pakistan – New York Times

Japan Earthquake / Tsunami

Radiation in Tokyo Water; U.S. Curbs Japan Food Imports – Reuters

Electricity Reconnected to Daiichi Nuclear Reactors – Washington Post

Spent Fuel Hampers Efforts at Japanese Nuclear Plant – New York Times

Japanese Refugees Struggle for Normalcy – Washington Post

Radioactive Seawater Latest Woe for Battered Japan – Voice of America

Radiation Fears Grow From Stricken Japan Nuclear Plant – Reuters

Deadly Cold Weather Strikes Tsunami-Hit Hospital – Voice of America

Rebuilding Lives and American Ties to Japan – New York Times

Pacific Commander Says Mandatory Evacuation Unlikely – Stars and Stripes

Japan Sees Quake Damage Reaching Up to $300 Billion – Reuters

Snapshot: Japan’s Nuclear Crisis – Reuters

U.S. Department of Defense

Monroe’s Gen. Dempsey Heads to Top Army Job in D.C. – Daily Press

Military Set to Train for End of ‘Don’t Ask’ – Washington Times

United States

Obama Calls for Economic Cure for Illegal Immigration – New York Times

13 Illegal Immigrants Arrested Wearing U.S. Marine Uniforms – FOX News

Continuing Resolutions Hinder Efficiency, Official Says – AFPS

Canada

Canadian Opposition Likely to Trigger Election – Associated Press

Africa

U.N.: Gbagbo Forces Preparing Heavy Weapons in Ivory Coast – VOA

Ivory Coast: U.N. Warns of Forgotten Humanitarian Crisis – BBC News

Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo Threatens International Media – Associated Press

South Sudan Says North Bombs Its Territory – Reuters

E.U. Seeks Benchmarks in Extension of Somali Government – VOA

Mozambique, a Budding Narco-State? – Associated Press

Ugandan Police Unit Accused of Torture and Killings – New York Times

Americas

Obama Pledges $200 Million to Fight Drug Trafficking in Central America – VOA

Obama Vows Closer Cooperation with Central America – Associated Press

El Salvador: Drug Traffickers’ ‘Little Pathway’ – Los Angeles Times

Family Says Mexican Drug Lord is Suffering in Jail – Associated Press

Chavez Decree Strengthens Pro-Government Militias – Associated Press

Venezuela Deports Colombian Drug Suspect Sought by U.S. – VOA

Chile President to Ask for CIA Files – Associated Press

Cuba’s Castro: I Quit as Party Chief 5 Years Ago – Associated Press

Church: Cuba to Release Last Dissidents From ’03 – Associated Press

U.N. Appeals for Patience as Haitians Await Election Results – VOA

Asia Pacific

China Approves Death Sentence for 7 in Xinjiang – Associated Press

Activist Says China Cracks Down on Ethnic Uighurs – Associated Press

Group: Vietnam Detains U.S. Activists – Associated Press

Philippine Official: Military Graft ‘Staggering’ – Associated Press

Europe

Russia, U.S. Warm on Missile Defense – Washington Post

Russia Set to Profit From Libya, Japan Crises – Associated Press

Ex-President of Ukraine Is Implicated in 2000 Killing – New York Times

Portugal Government May Collapse Before E.U. Summit – Reuters

Spain Clears American of Terror Finance Suspicion – Associated Press

South Asia

India Could Face Water Woes In Coming Decades – Voice of America

Indian Police Seek Former Union Carbide Chief – Associated Press