9 April SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
Meanwhile, in the War in Afghanistan… – Wall Street Journal
Security Improves in Afghanistan’s Paktika Province – AFPS
ISAF Operations Roundup – AFPS
Pakistan
Boy Tells Police of Suicide Bombing School – CNN News
Teen Says 400 Suicide Bombers in Training – Agence France-Presse
Pakistani Boy Apologizes for Suicide Mission – Associated Press
Libya / Operation Odyssey Dawn
Rebel Frustration with NATO Mounts – Christian Science Monitor
NATO Regrets Deadly Strike on Libya Rebels – Washington Post
NATO Expresses Regret for Airstrike – New York Times
Rebels’ Use of Tanks May Have Triggered Airstrike – Washington Post
Libyan Rebels Forgiving of NATO Error – Los Angeles Times
NATO, Libya Rebels Try to Mend Fences – Wall Street Journal
Up to the Job? NATO Criticized over Libya Campaign – Associated Press
E.U. Ready for Misrata Mission With U.N. Backing – Associated Press
Rebels Repel Assault on Misrata, Five Dead – Reuters
African Leaders Set for Key Visit – BBC News
U.S. Extends Sanctions to 5 More Libyan Officials – Associated Press
Democrat Says Libya Costs Run Much Higher – Washington Times
Interactive: The Libyan Rebellion – New York Times
Keeping Ahead of Qaddafi – New York Times editorial
Egypt
Muslim Brotherhood Regaining Footing – Washington Post
Hero of Revolution, Military Now Faces Critics – New York Times
Egypt’s Army Now Subject of Criticism – Christian Science Monitor
Army Beats Protesters While Dispersing Cairo Rally – Associated Press
Egyptians Protest, Defy Army Bid to Disperse Them – Reuters
Algeria
In Algeria, a Chill in the Arab Spring – Washington Post
Yemen
Yemen’s Saleh Again Rejects Move to Replace Him – Reuters
Demonstrators, Security Forces Clash in Yemen – Voice of America
Tens of Thousands Protest in Yemen – New York Times
Deadly Clash During Protest in Taiz – BBC News
Regime Targeted Yemen General, Cable Says – Washington Post
In Yemen, Hardly a Revolution – New York Times opinion
Syria
Syrian Protesters Met with Gunfire – Los Angeles Times
Casualties Rise in Syria During Anti-Government Protests – VOA
Syrian Protests Largest and Bloodiest to Date – New York Times
Syrian City of Deraa Hit by Deadly Clashes – BBC News
Syrian Protests Turn Deadly; 32 Reported Killed – Associated Press
Pro-Democracy Protests Sweep Syria, 22 Killed – Reuters
Syrian Activists Call for Daily Protests – Associated Press
Spreading Revolution in Syria – Christian Science Monitor
Activists Distribute Video of Protests – New York Times
Iraq
Gates: Clock Ticking on Troop Request – Washington Post
Gates Wraps Up Iraq Visit, Arrives in UAE – AFPS
Cleric Threatens Action if U.S. Forces Remain – Associated Press
Iraq Forces Attack Iranian Exiles – BBC News
At Least 10 Iranian Exiles Killed in Clashes in Iraq – Reuters
U.N.: Iraq’s Leaders Must Address Protest Demands – Associated Press
Iran
Bushehr Nuclear Plant to Open With International Oversight – VOA
Russia Begins Refuelling Iran Nuclear Plant – Agence France-Presse
Bushehr Nuclear Plant Located in Earthquake-Prone Iran – VOA
Bahrain
Editor Silenced, With Help of Unreliable Sources – New York Times
Bahrain Police Detain, Beat Rights Activist – Associated Press
Israel / Palestinians
9 Palestinians Die as Israel Hits Gaza in Retaliation – New York Times
Israel Kills 12 Amid Cross-border Exchanges – BBC News
Gaza Fighting Continues for Third Day – Associated Press
Gaza-Israel Violence Rages on, 4 Militants Killed – Reuters
Israel Strikes Hard in Gaza After School Bus Hit – Associated Press
Middle East / North Africa Unrest
Demonstrations Sweep Middle East – Washington Post
Interactive: Middle East, North Africa in Turmoil – Washington Post
Uprisings Show Power of the Weak – Washington Post opinion
U.S. Department of Defense
Situations Similar to Libya Unlikely, Gates Says – AFPS
Gates: Services Must Balance Old, New Capabilities – AFPS
DOD Announces U.S. Force Posture Revision in Europe – DOD Press Release
DOD Officials Detail Closure Effects, Plans – AFPS
Quality of U.S. Military Recruits Rises – USA Today
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Human Rights Report Raps China, Iran, Belarus – Voice of America
State Issues Annual Human Rights Report – Washington Post
Rights Abuses Extend Across Middle East, Report Says – New York Times
U.S. Warns of Gov’ts Trying to Control the Internet – Associated Press
United States
Congress Agrees to Deal, Stopgap Funding – Washington Post
Deal at Last Minute Averts Shutdown – New York Times
Last-Minute Deal Averts Shutdown – Wall Street Journal
Last-minute Deal Averts Government Shutdown – Los Angeles Times
Health System Unprepared for Nuclear Emergency – Washington Post
NYC’s Ambitious Dirty-bomb Defenses Put to Test – Associated Press
Man Arrested in NY Times Square Case Reaches Deal – Associated Press
‘Witness Issues’ May Derail CIA Leak Trial – Associated Press
Report Says Coast Guard Was Unprepared for Spill – New York Times
Even at Gitmo, 9/11 Trial Can Serve Justice – Washington Post opinion
Why Humanitarian Wars Can Go So Wrong – Washington Post opinion
When to Use Military Might – Washington Post opinion
Africa
Tentative Stability Shaken in Ivory Coast – New York Times
Ivory Coast: Ouattara Blockades Gbagbo, U.N. Finds Massacre Victims – VOA
Ivory Coast: Gbagbo Forces Make Gains, Says U.N. – BBC News
Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo Regains Ground – Reuters
U.N. Says Ivory Coast Negotiation Was a ‘Trick’ – Associated Press
Ivory Coast Strongman Defiant From Within Bunker – Associated Press
Allies of Zimbabwe’s President Push for Quick Vote – New York Times
Bomb Attacks Mar Nigeria Election – BBC News
Nigerian Poll Overshadowed by Violence and Chaos – Reuters
Bomb Attack Kills 8 in Nigeria Ahead of Vote – Associated Press
3 More Kenyan Officials Face International Charges – New York Times
Americas
Mexico’s Plan to Crack Down on Drug Money – Christian Science Monitor
13 More Corpses in Mexico’s North – Washington Post
72 Bodies at Burial Site as Mexicans Seek Missing – Associated Press
Obama: Free Trade Agreement a ‘Win-Win’ for U.S., Colombia – VOA
Peru Poll: Leftist Ahead in Presidential Race – Associated Press
Leftist Humala Woos Ethnic Vote, Widens Lead in Peru – Reuters
Asia Pacific
Lack of Data Heightens Japan’s Nuclear Crisis – New York Times
Japanese Perplexed by Slow Quake Response – Los Angeles Times
‘Decade’ to Shut Down Japan Plant – BBC News
Japan to Pump Radioactive Water Into Sea Until Sunday – Reuters
Many Still Without Power After Japan Aftershock – Associated Press
Marine Nuclear Rescue Team Stands Ready in Japan – Associated Press
Interactive: Japan’s Nuclear Emergency – Washington Post
Shake-Up Could Affect Tone of U.S. Policy on China – New York Times
North Korea Threatens South Over Mountain Tours – Associated Press
Europe
Russian Official Proposes Web Bans – Washington Post
Russians Riled by Attacks on Blogging Service – New York Times
Mideast Moment in Russia? – Washington Post opinion
Italy and France Agree on North Africa Migrant Patrol – BBC News
Worries on Europe’s ‘Debt Trap’ – New York Times
N. Ireland Police Arrest 3rd Man Over Cop’s Killing – Associated Press
South Asia
Indian Gov’t Orders Strong Anti-Graft Legislation – Associated Press
Indian Hunger Striker Ends Fast – BBC News
Mosque Blast Kills Kashmir Cleric – BBC News
Kashmir Shuts Against Religious Leader’s Killing – Associated Press
Fears for Sri Lanka ‘Disappeared’ – BBC News
