16 May SWJ Roundup
Al Qaeda
Bin Laden as Patriarch – New York Times
Bin Laden in Pakistan, Potent But Past His Prime – Associated Press
Terror Online: Bin Laden Logged Off, But Not al-Qaida – Associated Press
Wary of Security, Navy Won’t Talk About bin Laden – Associated Press
Afghanistan
Afghanistan May Be Open to New Path, Kerry Says – New York Times
Kerry: Afghan Peace Plan Needs Better Explanation – Reuters
For Second Time in 3 Days, NATO Raid Kills Afghan Child – New York Times
Afghans Protest Killing of Teenager by U.S. Forces – Los Angeles Times
Pride and Regret for Canadian Troops Leaving – Canadian Press
What Holbrooke Knew – New York Times opinion
Taliban Loses Battle, Could Still Win War of Perception – Commentary opinion
Pakistan
Chicago Trial May Unmask Pakistan’s Links to Militants – New York Times
Pakistan Condemns Bin Laden Raid – Los Angeles Times
Administration Divided Over U.S.-Pakistan Relationship – Washington Post
As Rift Deepens, Kerry Has a Warning for Pakistan – New York Times
Kerry Says U.S. Relations With Pakistan at Critical Moment – VOA
U.S. Senator John Kerry in Pakistan Talks – BBC News
Pakistan Bus Blast Kills 6 – Voice of America
Patience, Not Punishment, for Pakistan – New York Times opinion
Israel / Palestinians
Violence Along Israel’s Borders As Palestinians Coordinate Protest – VOA
Israeli Troops Fire as Marchers Breach Borders – New York Times
12 Dead in Violence at Israeli Borders – Washington Post
At Least 12 Killed in Palestinian Protests on Israeli Borders – Los Angeles Times
Palestinians Storm Into Israel – Washington Times
Israeli Forces Open Fire at Palestinian Protesters – BBC News
10 Killed As Israeli Troops Clash with Protesters – Voice of America
In Deadly Clashes, Israeli Troops Fire on Protesters – Associated Press
Arab Protesters Descend on Israeli Borders – Associated Press
Palestinians Turn Back Clock in Israel Struggle – Reuters
Syria
Syrian Crackdown in Border Town Enters Second Day – Voice of America
Seven Killed in Talkalakh in Security Crackdown – BBC News
Battle on Lebanese-Syria Border – Washington Post
8 Killed in Syrian Crackdown Near Lebanon Border -Los Angeles Times
Army Shelling Kills 7 in Syrian Protest Town – Reuters
Libya
British Defense Chief: NATO Needs to ‘Up Ante’ in Libya – Voice of America
Defense Chief Fox Supports Call for Intensified Campaign – BBC News
British Military Calls for More Strikes – Washington Post
British Commander Says Libya Fight Must Expand – New York Times
NATO Hits Oil Port of Ras Lanouf – Associated Press
Yemen
Yemeni Gunmen Kill 1 Soldier Amid Protests – Associated Press
Opposition: Yemen Deal Must Not Extend Saleh Rule – Reuters
Egypt
Scores Injured in Clashes in Egypt – Washington Post
Muslims and Coptic Christians Clash Again in Egypt – New York Times
Dozens Hurt in Egypt as Copts are Attacked – Los Angeles Times
Egypt Revolt Poses a Test for American University – Associated Press
Iraq
Shiite Battle May be Key to U.S. Troop Extension – Washington Post
Weekly ‘Day of Rage’ is Low-key Event – Los Angeles Times
Iran
Iran’s President Dismisses Cabinet Ministers – Voice of America
Ahmadinejad Fires 3 Cabinet Ministers – Los Angeles Times
Ayatollah: President ‘Bewitched’ by Senior Aide – Washington Post
Ally Criticizes Iran’s President in Power Struggle – Associated Press
Iran President Dismisses Criticism of Appointments – Associated Press
Iran and N. Korea in ‘Technology Swap’ – BBC News
U.N.: North Korea, Iran Share Ballistic Missile Technology – VOA
Middle East
Secret Desert Force Set Up by Blackwater’s Founder – New York Times
UAE Confirms Hiring Blackwater Founder’s Firm – New York Times
Amid the Arab Spring, a U.S.-Saudi Split – Washington Post opinion
North Africa
Tunisia Is Uneasy Over Party of Islamists – New York Times
Algeria to Free Jailed Militants – Reuters
Moroccan Forces Disperse Opposition Protest – Reuters
Arab League
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Named Arab League Chief – Associated Press
Egypt to Lead Arab League Amid Regional Turmoil – Reuters
U.S. Department of Defense
Odierno: Time Coming to Do ‘Less with Less’ – Army Times
United States
Florida Men Accused of Aiding Pakistani Taliban – New York Times
Fla. Imam, Sons Charged with Aiding Taliban – Associated Press
FBI No-show in NYC Terror Probe Raises Questions – Associaed Press
International Monetary Fund
NYC Police Charge IMF Chief With Attempted Rape – Voice of America
Police Seek Evidence From IMF Chief – New York Times
Arrest Clouds IMF Leadership During Debt Crisis – Washington Post
With Europe in Crisis, Fragile Time for IMF – New York Times
IMF Head Charged Over ‘Sex Crime’ – BBC News
Police: IMF Head Picked Out of Lineup in Sex Case – Associated Press
France Reacts Strongly to IMF Chief Arrest on Sex Assault Charges – VOA
Soul-Searching in France After Official’s Arrest Jolts Nation – New York Times
Africa
War Crimes Suspect Wins Sudan Gov. Race – Los Angeles Times
Sudan Declares North Party Winner in Key State Vote – Reuters
Ethiopia, U.N. Mount Joint Search Operation for Kidnapped Aid Workers – VOA
Americas
Mexican Forces Unearth 17 More Bodies; Toll at 218 – Associated Press
U.S. Businesses Reluctant to Open in Mexico – Associated Press
Headless Bodies Found in Guatemala Drug Region – BBC News
Massacre in Northern Guatemala Leaves 27 Dead – Associated Press
27 Killed in Guatemala Massacre Near Mexico Border – Reuters
Colombia Arrests Medellin ‘Gang Hitman’ Jesus Hernandez – BBC News
Venezuela: ‘He will Annihilate that One Leader’ – Washington Post opinion
Asia Pacific
Japan: Partial Fuel Meltdown Occurred Within Hours of Disaster – VOA
Chinese Generals Tour U.S. Military Posts – Washington Post
China Delays Report Suggesting N. Korea Violated Sanctions – New York Times
Iran and N. Korea in ‘Technology Swap’ – BBC News
U.N.: North Korea, Iran Share Ballistic Missile Technology – VOA
Australia and Thailand Pressure Burma on Rights Record – Voice of America
Malaysian Court Orders Anwar to Enter Defense in Sodomy Case – Reuters
Europe
Internet Filters Set Off Protests Around Turkey – New York Times
IMF Chief’s Arrest Rocks French Presidential Race – Associated Press
