21 April SWJ Roundup (Updated)
Afghanistan
Taliban Fan Fears of Infiltration in Afghan Forces – New York Times
Afghanistan’s Justice System Quandary – Washington Post
Afghan Army Continues to Grow, Improve – AFPS
Forces Detain Suspected Insurgents in Afghanistan – AFPS
Bomb Blast Kills 3 Policemen in Afghanistan – Associated Press
Afghanistan Outlines Plan for Scandal-Plagued Bank – New York Times
Kabul Bank to be Split and Sold Off – Washington Post
Afghan Banker: 5 Percent of Kabul Bank Loans Paid – Associated Press
Pakistan
U.S. Has Drone Options if Denied Use of Bases – Washington Times
U.S. Accuses Pakistan over Militant Links – Associated Press
U.S. Military Chief, in Pakistan, Eyes Militant Ties – Reuters
Top U.S. Military Official Visits Pakistan Amid Tensions – Voice of America
U.S., Pakistan Work Through Tensions, Mullen Says – AFPS
Mullen: Leaders See Need for Partnership – AFPS
Pakistan Army Accuses U.S. of ‘Negative Propaganda’ – Associated Press
Supreme Court Upholds 5 Acquittals in Rape Case – New York Times
Pak and Nukes: Time for Plan B – New York Times editorial
Libya / Operation Odyssey Dawn
War in Libya Could Drag On, Military Analysts Say – New York Times
Intelligence Experts See Gaddafi Rebuilding Power – Reuters
U.S., Europe Step Up Efforts to Aid Libya Rebels – Washington Post
Western Powers Sending Military Advisors – Los Angeles Times
Inferior Weapons Hobble Libya’s Rebels – New York Times
Cameron: NATO Not Creeping Toward Ground War – Associated Press
Obama, Cameron Discuss Tightening Pressure on Gaddafi – Reuters
Libyan Rebels Get Military Advice From E.U., Aid From U.S. – VOA
France, Italy to Send Military Advisers to Help Libyan Rebels – VOA
Rebels Will Accept Foreign Forces to Protect Libyans – Reuters
France Vows to Step up Airstrikes in Libya – Associated Press
U.N. Warns of Blurring Aid and Military Operations – BBC News
Misrata Residents Describe Nonstop Shelling – Associated Press
For Besieged Misrata, the Sea Is Sole Lifeline – Associated Press
In Misrata Clinic, Doctor Keeps a Grim Record – Associated Press
‘Restrepo’ Director Killed in Libya – Stars and Stripes
‘Restrepo’ Director and Photographer Killed in Libya – New York Times
‘Restrepo’ Director, Photographer Killed – Washington Post
Blast Kills Photojournalists Hetherington and Hondros – Los Angeles Times
2 Western Photojournalists Killed in Libya – Associated Press
Egypt
Mubarak Leaves an Air of Wistfulness – New York Times
Yemen
Anger from Activists over U.S. Policy – Washington Post
Violence Spreads in Yemen – Los Angeles Times
U.N. Talks Fail to Agree on Yemen – BBC News
Yemen’s Saleh Looks to Sons, Family for Survival – Associated Press
Gunmen Kill Yemeni Protester in Coastal Town – Voice of America
Motorcycle Gunmen Strafe Yemen Protest – Associated Press
Gulf Official in Yemen in Bid to Resolve Crisis – Associated Press
Syria
Amid Crackdown, Big Protest Planned for Friday – New York Times
Syrian Authorities Arrest Popular Opposition Figure, Lift Emergency Law – VOA
Thousands Protest in Syria, Brushing Off Reforms – Associated Press
Syrian Opposition Figure Mahmud Issa ‘Arrested’ – BBC News
Iraq
Perils Await Americans as Military Pulls Out of Iraq – Asssociated Press
Mass Grave Discovery In Iraq Could Fuel Divisions – NPR
Iraq To Announce 4th Oil Bidding Round Monday – Wall Street Journal
Iran
Iran’s Leadership in Political Spat Over Key Post – Voice of America
Ahmadinejad Gets Public Rebuff – Washington Post
Oman
Oman Pardons 234 Arrested During Protests – Reuters
Bahrain
Prominent Bahraini Rights Activist Goes on Trial – Reuters
United Arab Emirates
Emirati Official Says Activist Arrests Legal – Associated Press
Israel / Palestinians
Obama, Netanyahu: Who Should Offer New Peace Plan? – New York Times
Palestinian Leader: No New Uprising – Associated Press
The Revolution’s Missing Peace – New York Times opinion
Middle East / North Africa Unrest
Arab League Again Delays Baghdad Summit Meeting – New York Times
Urgent U.N. Rights Meeting on Mideast Unrest Planned – Associated Press
Attacks on Media Intense in Middle East Unrest – Reuters
Latest Developments in Arab World’s Unrest – Associated Press
U.S. Department of Defense
Carter: Budget Cuts Demand More DOD Buying Power – AFPS
Capital Charges in Cole Attack – Washington Post
New Charges Filed Against Suspect in Cole Bombing – Associated Press
DOD Prosecutor Charges Cole Bombing Suspect – AFPS
U.S. Soldier Goes on Trial in Slaying of 2 in Iraq – Associated Press
WikiLeaks Suspect Transferred to Fort Leavenworth – Associated Press
Pentagon Is Quiet on ‘Three Cups of Tea’ – New York Times
Mr. Obama’s Defense Cuts – Washington Post editorial
United States
New Terrorism Alert System will Offer Specific Warnings – CNN News
For Threats of Terrorism, Two Words Will Warn – New York Times
Border Crossings Plunge, Agents Fighting Boredom – Los Angeles Times
‘Three Cups of Tea,’ Spilled – New York Times opinion
World
U.N. Chief: More Nuclear Accidents Are Likely – Associated Press
Africa
Presidential Rival Challenging Nigerian Election Results – Voice of America
Nigeria Unrest ‘Not Spontaneous’ – BBC News
Nigeria President: Vote to Go Ahead Despite Riots – Associated Press
Gunfire, Explosions Erupt in Ivory Coast – Voice of America
New Ivory Coast Army Turns Against Ex-Allies – Reuters
Ivorian Liberation Forces Turn Guns on Each Other – Associated Press
South Sudan Army, Militia Clash Kills 31 – Reuters
Ugandan Protesters Ordered Shot for Walking to Work – Washington Times
Top Uganda Opposition Leader Arrested for 4th Time – Associated Press
Burkina Faso’s New PM Promises Inclusive Gov’t – Associated Press
South Korea Fears Ship Hijacked by Somali Pirates – Associated Press
Americas
Mexico Police Rescue 68 People Kidnapped by Cartel – Associated Press
Mexico Police Find 26 Bodies in Northern Mexico – Associated Press
Faster Recovery Pledged in Haiti – Washington Post
Asia Pacific
Japan Considers Clampdown on Returnees to Nuclear Zone – VOA
Japan Considers Banning Access to Evacuation Zone – New York Times
Doctor Warns Japan Nuke Workers Are at Their Limit – Associated Press
Two Rights Lawyers Released in China – New York Times
China Cites Positive Impact in First Report on Aid – Associated Press
When Will We Stop the Genocide in N. Korea? – Washington Post opinion
Should We Feed North Korea? – Los Angeles Times opinion
Europe
European Union’s Budget Proposal Stokes Anger – New York Times
Russia: Putin’s Promises Sound Like 2012 Campaign Spiel – Associated Press
Russia: Groups Urge Medvedev to Bring Rule of Law to Chechnya – Reuters
France: Far-Right Leader to Knock Sarkozy Out of Runoff-Poll – Reuters
Man Shot Dead in Kurd Protests Over Turkey Poll Ban – Reuters
South Asia
India in Successful Space Launch – BBC News
India Decries ‘Honour Killings’ – BBC News
