19 April SWJ Roundup (Updated)
Afghanistan
Talks on U.S. Presence After Pullout Unnerve Region – New York Times
More Coalition Deaths at Hands of Afghan Forces – Stars and Stripes
Attack on Afghan Defense Ministry Kills 2 – Voice of America
Suicide Bomber Attacks Afghan Defense Ministry – New York Times
Taliban Targets Afghan Defense Ministry – Washington Post
2 Afghan Soldiers Killed in Assassination Attempt – Los Angeles Times
Afghanistan Suicide Attacker Targets Defence Minister – BBC News
U.N.: Poppy Production Expanding in Afghanistan – New York Times
Iran Engineers ‘Kidnapped in Farah’ – BBC News
International Security Assistance Force Operations Update – AFPS
Critic of War Effort Does His Homework, Up Close – New York Times
Pakistan
Pakistan Test-Fires New Nuclear-Capable Missile – Associated Press
Boehner, House Delegation Visit Pakistan for ‘Frank’ Talks – The Hill
Boehner Visits Pakistan – Politico
Pakistanis Flee Troubled Areas Near Afghan Border – Associated Press
Libya / Operation Odyssey Dawn
NATO’s Libya Mission ‘Going in Circles’ – Los Angeles Times
Libya Rebels Raise Concern About Islamic Extremism – Associated Press
Pro-Government Shelling Continues as U.N. Peace Call Ignored – VOA
Pro-Gadhafi Forces Changing Tactics – Washington Times
In Misurata, There’s Nowhere to Run – Washington Post
Government Promises U.N. Access to Misurata – Washington Post
U.N. Says Libyan Regime Promises Misrata Access – Associated Press
France ‘Should Send in Commandos to Libya’ – BBC News
U.K. Funds to Help Trapped Workers in Misrata – BBC News
Egypt
Will Egypt’s Former Ruler Mubarak Ever Face Trial? – Reuters
Egypt Islamists Defiant Over Christian Governor – Associated Press
Guards, Guns Secure Egypt’s Ancient Treasures Again – Reuters
Yemen
Yemen Ruling Party Defectors Form Opposition Bloc – Voice of America
Defectors From Yemen President’s Camp Set Up Party – Associated Press
Yemeni Police Open Fire on Protesters; 4 Wounded – Associated Press
Gunfire Erupts as Yemen Protesters Test Limits – Reuters
Syria
U.S. Denies Trying to Undermine Syrian Government – Voice of America
Security Forces Fire on Protesters in Restive Homs – New York Times
‘Thousands Occupy Homs After Funerals’ – BBC News
Syrian Forces Kill 8 Protesters in Central Town – Voice of America
Protesters Challenge Authorities with Sit-in – Associated Press
Homs City Sit-in ‘Dispersed by Gunfire’ – BBC News
Syrian Govt Warns Syrians Not to Protest – Associated Press
Iraq
Iraqi Soldiers Say Need U.S. Beyond 2011 for Training – Reuters
Suicide Blasts Near Baghdad’s Green Zone Kill 11 – Washington Post
Iraq Suicide Car Bombs Kill Nine – BBC News
Bombers Hit Checkpoint and Convoy in Baghdad – New York Times
Ninety Wounded in Northern Iraq Protests – Reuters
Gunmen Attack Home in North Iraq, Kill 3 Women – Associated Press
Iran
Central Banker: Lift Sanctions or Spike in Oil Prices – Washington Times
President Says U.S. Causes Rift Between Iran and Arab States – VOA
Iran Does Not Confirm Report of Restored Egypt Ties – Reuters
Bahrain
Bahrain: Gulf Troops to Stay as Counter to Iran – Associated Press
Gulf Troops Staying Until Iran ‘Threat’ Gone – Reuters
Israel / Palestinians
Palestinians to Seek U.N. Membership if No Peace – Associated Press
U.S. Department of Defense
Gates Will Present President With Cost-cutting Options – AFPS
Pentagon Official Addresses WikiLeaks, Social Media – AFPS
Europe’s Brigades Remain a Contentious Issue – Stars and Stripes
A Soldier’s Experience With Contractors – New York Times
Larger Helmet Could Guard Against Brain Injury – Stars and Stripes
U.S. Gen. McChrystal Cleared Of Wrongdoing – Voice of America
Pentagon Inquiry Clears McChrystal and Aides – Stars and Stripes
Pentagon Inquiry Clears McChrystal and Aides – New York Times
United States
FAA to Extend Minimum Time Off for Controllers – Washington Post
World
Internet-based Attacks on Critical Systems Rise – BBC News
Africa
Riots Hit North Nigeria As President Declared Winner – Voice of America
Violence as Nigeria’s President Wins Re-Election – New York Times
Nigeria Election Results Spark Riots – Los Angeles Times
Violence in N. Nigeria Follows Jonathan’s Election – Washington Post
Nigeria Election: Thousand Flee after Riots – BBC News
Nigeria Election: Goodluck Jonathan Appeals for Calm – BBC News
Nigeria Violence No Direct Threat to Oil for Now – Reuters
Robert Mugabe Hounds Rivals in Zimbabwe – New York Times
Burkina Faso President Names New PM As Protests Spread – VOA
Burkina Faso Army Mutiny Spreads to Fourth City – BBC News
Military Mutiny Spreads in Burkina Faso – Associated Press
Burkina Faso: Soldiers Call for End to Unrest – Associated Press
Opposition Leader Besigye Arrested in Uganda Protest – New York Times
Kizza Besigye Arrest Prompts Uganda Demonstrations – BBC News
Ivory Coast: Calls for Reconciliation, Vengeance – Associated Press
Kenya: Wagalla Massacre Survivors Testify – BBC News
Americas
Drug War Killings in Mexico Grisly Beyond Words – Associated Press
Mexico Judge Orders 16 Police Detained for 40 Days – Associated Press
Guatemala: The Tormented Isthmus – The Economist
China’s Espionage in Chile Raised U.S. Worry – Washington Times
Moderate Technocrats Align With Peru’s Humala – Reuters
Cuba’s Party Congress Agrees to Allow Private Property – BBC News
Cuban Communists Approve Landmark Econ Reforms – Reuters
Asia Pacific
Readings Inside Japanese Reactor Show ‘Harsh’ Environment – VOA
Robots Record High Radiation Levels at Japan Reactors – BBC News
Japan: Radiation Poses Barrier To Repairs at Plant – New York Times
Water Pumping Begins at Japan Nuclear Reactor – New York Times
Most Japan Voters Want New Prime Minister – Reuters
China Stealth Fighter ‘Appears’ to Have Made Second Flight – Reuters
China Says Everything ‘Normal’ at Restive Tibetan Temple – Reuters
Indonesia Suicide Bombing Fits New Pattern of Attacking Local Targets – VOA
Singapore: Party in Power Offers New Faces – New York Times
Europe
Officials in Russian Tax Fraud Case Stashed Millions – Washington Post
Belarus Bombing, Economic Woes Fuel Sense of Chaos – Associated Press
E.U.: France Had Right to Halt Migrant Trains from Italy – BBC News
North African Immigrants Straining Europe’s Unity – Associated Press
Nationalist True Finns Make Gains in Finland Vote – BBC News
South Asia
One Killed in Clash at Planned India Nuclear Plant Site – BBC News
Protests Against India Nuclear Plant Turn Violent – Reuters
Report Finds Sri Lanka Attacked Civilians – New York Times
