27 April SWJ Roundup (Updated)
Wikileaks
Detainees’ Lawyers Can’t Click on Leaked Documents – New York Times
U.S. Cables Likened Pakistan’s ISI to Taliban, al-Qaeda – BBC News
‘Al-Qaeda Assassin Worked for MI6’ – BBC News
Secret Case Against Detainee Crumbles – New York Times
Mohammed Beheaded U.S. Reporter Despite Warnings – Los Angeles Times
Eight Guantánamo Detainees Testified Against 255 – Miami Herald
German Foundation Paid WikiLeaks $585,000 in 2010 – Associated Press
Afghanistan
Diplomat Ryan Crocker Top Pick for Afghan Post – Associated Press
Taliban ‘Had Inside Help’ for Jailbreak – BBC News
Afghans Try to Limit Damage From Prison Break – New York Times
Recaptured Afghan Insurgents Tell of Tunnel Escape – Reuters
Afghan Official Blames Forces for Prison Break – Los Angeles Times
Justice Minister Says Mass Jail Escape Had Inside Help – Reuters
65 Escaped Prisoners Recaptured in Afghanistan – Voice of America
Afghan Forces Recapture 71 from Kandahar Jailbreak – Associated Press
Al-Qaeda ‘Afghan Number Two Killed’ – BBC News
Top Insurgent in Afghanistan Killed, Coalition Confirms – CNN News
Strike Kills No. 2 Insurgent in Afghanistan – AFPS
Afghan Officer Fires on NATO Troops, Killing Some – Associated Press
Several Casualties in Kabul Airport Shooting – Reuters
Officials: Afghan, Pakistan Border Forces Clash – Associated Press
Military, Afghan Leaders Mark Orphanage Opening – AFPS
Upending Obama’s Reelection Strategy – Washington Post opinion
Obama Faces Critical Decision on Withdrawal – Los Angeles Times opinion
Pakistan
U.S. Charges 4 Pakistanis in 2008 Mumbai Attack Plot – Voice of America
Bombs Target Pakistani Navy Buses – Voice of America
4 Killed in Bus Bombings in Pakistan – New York Times
Pakistan Navy Buses Hit by Twin Blasts in Karachi – BBC News
Syria
International Outcry Grows Over Syria Crackdown – New York Times
Syria in Chaos Sends Shivers in Region – Los Angeles Times
Global Condemnation But No Action Against Syria – Washington Post
U.N. Chief Condemns Syrian Violence – Associated Press
European Leaders Threaten Syria with Sanctions – Washington Post
Diplomats Seek Ways to Stop Syria Crackdown – Associated Press
Syria Steps Up Military Efforts to End Protests – Voice of America
Syrian Forces Deploy in Damascus Douma Suburb – Reuters
Syria Opposition Demands Reform, Vows Protests – Associated Press
Syria Expands Military Siege Causing International Backlash – Voice of America
Hundreds Detained After Bloody Syrian Crackdown – Associated Press
Libya / Operation Odyssey Dawn
NATO Says It Is Stepping Up Attacks on Libya Targets – New York Times
NATO Widens Air War, Targeting Key Sites – Los Angeles Times
Analysis: NATO Initiatives Not Seen Decisive in Libya War – Reuters
Gaddafi’s Forces Attack Misurata Again – Washington Post
Fighting Rages in Western Libya; Diplomacy Falters – Voice of America
NATO Sees Momentum Gain in Protecting Libyans – AFPS
Britain, U.S. See Limits to Foreign Role in Syria – Reuters
Libya Rebels Try to Impose Order, Boost Credibility – Reuters
Gaddafi Forces Try to Cut Off Misrata From Port – Reuters
Gadhafi’s Grip on Western Libya May be Slipping – Associated Press
Government Forces Bombard Libyan Port – Associated Press
Gates Hints at Bombing Risk to Gadhafi – Associated Press
Putin: Libya Coalition Has No Right to Kill Gaddafi – Reuters
A Glimpse Inside the Qaddafi Bunker – New York Times
U.N. Team to Probe Abuses in Libya – BBC News
Europeans Urge Sanctions on Syria – BBC News
E.U. Discussing Possible Sanctions on Syria – Reuters
Venezuela’s Chavez Meets Libyans – BBC News
Gadhafi Seeks Venezuela’s Help in Ending Conflict – Associated Press
Chavez Says Gaddafi Officials in Venezuela – Reuters
Yemen
Yemen’s Cities Heed Civil Disobedience Call – Associated Press
Saleh Resignation Deal to be Signed – BBC News
Yemen Opposition to Approve Gulf Mediation Deal – Associated Press
Egypt
Egyptians Find Their Voice After Years of Repression – Reuters
Mubarak Ally Habib el-Adly on Trial over Deaths – BBC News
Egypt Adjourns Trial of Former Interior Minister – Reuters
Iraq
Maliki: Help Needed to Protect Borders After U.S. Withdrawal – VOA
PM: Country Needs Help Protecting Borders – Associated Press
Maliki: Iraq’s Air Force Needs Help Beyond This Year – Reuters
Text Messages Proliferate as Threats in Iraq – New York Times
Iran
Americans Held in Tehran Get Court Date – New York Times
Iran Wants Shourd to Return From U.S. for Trial – Reuters
Bahrain
Bahrain Expels Iranian Diplomat over ‘Spy Ring’ – BBC News
Bahrain Expels Iranian Diplomat – Reuters
United Arab Emirates
UAE Quiet on Streets but Web Reformers Face Heat – Associated Press
Israel / Palestinians
Activists Prepare New 15-boat Flotilla to Gaza – Associated Press
Middle East / North Africa Unrest
Syria in Chaos Sends Shivers in Region – Los Angeles Times
Updates on the Tumult in Syria and Libya – New York Times
Latest Developments in Arab World’s Unrest – Associated Press
Tom Donilon’s Arab Spring Challenge – Washington Post opinion
U.S. Department of Defense
Major Shake-up Coming for Top Military Officers – Stars and Stripes
Lynn: Defense-Energy Team Leads National Effort – AFPS
Teen Succeeds, Army Fails in Recording Arlington Graves – Los Angeles Times
United States
National Security Shake-up Expected – Washington Post
U.S. Indicts 4 in Mumbai Attacks – Washington Post
Four Pakistanis Charged by U.S. over Mumbai Attacks – BBC News
Liberians Get Nearly 12 Years for Theft of U.S. Aid – Associated Press
No Prosecution Seen for Official in NSA Leak – New York Times
No Charges for Man who Leaked Surveillance Program – Associated Press
Africa
U.S. Air Force COS: Expand Ties with Africa – Voice of America
Polling Underway in Nigeria – Voice of America
Gunfire, Ballot Thefts Plague Nigeria State Races – Associated Press
Official: Militia Leader in South Sudan Surrenders – Assoicated Press
Congo a Country of Rape and Ruin – Washington Post
Ivory Coast Launches Gbagbo Investigation – BBC News
Ivory Coast General Pledges Allegiance to Ouattara – Associated Press
Niger: Al Qaeda Releases Tape From French Hostages – Reuters
Americas
More Bodies but Few Answers in Mexico – Washington Post
6 More Bodies in Mexican Border Pits; Total at 183 – Associated Press
Mexican Police Free 51 Workers Taken Hostage – BBC News
Suspected Gang Members Kill Salvadoran Journalist – Associated Press
Venezuela Oil Tax to Net Billions Before Chavez Vote – Reuters
Venezuela’s Chavez Promotes New Regional Group – Associated Press
Paraguay’s President Says He Could Run Again – Associated Press
Asia Pacific
U.S., China Set to Meet on Human Rights – Voice of America
China, U.S. Begin Human Rights Talks Amid Crackdown – Associated Press
China Warns U.S. Not to Interfere on Human Rights – Associated Press
Chinese Databases Exposed to Hackers – Washington Times
China Military Chief of General Staff to Visit U.S. – Associated Press
In Japan’s Insular Nuclear Nexus, Safety Is Left Out – New York Times
Chinese Diplomat, International Statesmen Visit Seoul – Voice of America
Carter, Other Ex-Leaders Meet North Korean FM – Associated Press
Balloon Messages to N. Korea Have Detractors – New York Times
Thai-Cambodia Fighting Flares Again as Talks Collapse – Reuters
Thai-Cambodia Clashes Continue for 6th Day – Associated Press
Thai-Cambodia Clashes Spread East – BBC News
Clashes Along Thai-Cambodia Border Spread East – Associated Press
Philippine Rebels Seek to Speed Up Peace Process – Associated Press
Europe
France and Italy Seek Tighter Border Controls – New York Times
France and Italy Push for Reform of Schengen Treaty – BBC News
Turkey: Bosnia and Serbia Should Join NATO, E.U. – Associated Press
South Asia
Sri Lanka: U.N. Says Army Shelling Killed Civilians – BBC News
India Pledges New Plant will be Safe – Washington Post
Commonwealth Games Probe Triggers Indian Anger – Associated Press
