10 June SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
NATO Chief Predicts Afghans Will Be In Control by 2014 – VOA
NATO: Start of Afghan Transition on Track for July – Reuters
Obama Formally Nominates Allen for Afghanistan Post – AFPS
Filling Classes With Learning, Not Fears – NYT
Panetta Demurs on Troop Drawdown in Afghanistan – NYT
Panetta Backs Afghan Drawdown Plans During Confirmation Hearing – S&S
Some Afghans Fear Early US Departure – VOA
Mullen Praises Germany’s Performance in Afghanistan – AFPS
Hamid Karzai Heading for Pakistan Talks – BBC
Suicide Bomber Kills 4 in Northern Afghanistan – AP
Afghan Suicide Blast Kills Kunduz Policemen – BBC
Pakistan
Pakistan’s Kayani: Divert US Aid to Civilians – WP
Pakistan Army Chief Says US Aid Should be Diverted – AP
Update: Deadly Attack on Pakistan Security Checkpoint – BBC
Pakistan Orders an Inquiry After Troops Kill a Teenager – NYT
Syria
Increasing Number of Syrians Flee to Turkey – VOA
Syrians Flee to Turkey to Escape Assault – WP
Syrian Forces Begin Push Against Dissidents on Turkish Border – NYT
Syrian Army ‘Moves on Jisr al-Shughour’ – BBC
Syrian Army Begins Operations in Northern Town – AP
UN Nuclear Watchdog Refers Syria to Security Council – BBC
Libya
New Airstrikes Target Libyan Capital – VOA
New Round of NATO Strikes Hits Tripoli Outskirts – AP
White House: Gadhafi Government’s Days Are Numbered – VOA
NATO Official: Gadhafi a Legitimate Target – CNN
World Powers Agree on Aid Package for Libyan Rebels – VOA
Libya Rebels to Receive Huge Cash Infusion – WP
$1 Billion Is Pledged to Support Libya Rebels – NYT
Panetta Says Libya Rebel Council May Include Extremists – LAT
China Plays Mediator to Libya’s Fighting Factions – VOA
“US Embassy Tripoli.”, in DC – WP
Yemen
With President Absent, Yemen Battles Islamist Militants – VOA
Saleh’s Relatives Retain Much Power in Yemen – WP
Egypt
Egypt’s Economy Slows to a Crawl; Revolt Is Tested – NYT
Islamist Salafist Movement Vies for Political Power – WP
Iraq
In Iraq, Military Still Seen as Dysfunctional – WP
Iraq Will Ask US Troops to Stay Post-2011, Says Panetta – BBC
Iraq Shiite Group Claims Attack on US Troops – AP
Iran
US Sanctions Iranian Police for Rights Abuses – Reuters
Bahrian
Cultivating a Prince to Coax an Ally to Change – NYT
Middle East / North Africa
How Tyrants Endure – NYT opinion
Panetta Confirmation Hearing
Senate Panel Questions Panetta on Troop Withdrawals, Budget Cuts – VOA
Panetta Faces No Major Hurdles to Confirmation – WP
Panetta Vows to Put National Security, Troops First – AFPS
Defeating al-Qaida Requires Continued Pressure, Panetta Says – AFPS
Panetta Backs Afghan Drawdown Plans During Confirmation Hearing – S&S
Panetta Demurs on Troop Drawdown in Afghanistan – NYT
Panetta Says Libya Rebel Council May Include Extremists – LAT
US Department of Defense
Stanley Draws From Military Experience as Civilian Leader – AFPS
Ex-NSA Official Avoids Jail Time – WP
Ex-NSA Aide Gains Plea Deal in Leak Case; Setback to US – NYT
US Reaches Plea Deal in Classified Leaks Case – AP
NATO
Gates Pleased with Progress on Afghanistan, NATO Reform – AFPS
United States
Chicago: Split Verdicts for Man Accused of Terrorism – NYT
Chicago: Rana Convicted of Aiding Mumbai Attack Group – BBC
Director of National Counterterrorism Center Resigning – NYT
Breaking the War Powers Stalemate – WP opinion
International Monetary Fund
France’s Lagarde Still Favourite as IMF Nominations Due – BBC
Africa
Nigeria Gunmen Kidnap Volunteers in Delta Oil Region – BBC
UN Accuses New Ivory Coast Army – BBC
Somalia Extends Government; Premier Fired – NYT
Somali Crisis: President Ahmed and Speaker Aden in Deal – BBC
Americas
Mexico Drugs War: Corruption Grows on US Border – BBC
21 Bodies Found in Mexican President’s Home Town – AP
Colombia Bid to Rescue Kidnapped Chinese Oil Workers – BBC
Guatemala Disappearance: Former Police Chief Arrested – BBC
US Delegation Meets With American Jailed in Cuba – AP
Peru’s Crossroads – WP editorial
Asia Pacific
China Appears to Be Moving to Halt Grass-Roots Candidates – NYT
China ‘Cable Cutting’ Angers Vietnam in Spratlys Row – BBC
Vietnam Plans Live-Fire Drill After China Dispute – AP
China Launches Economic Projects in North Korea – LAT
US: China Worried by Disruption in Korean Talks – AP
Europe
Georgia Threatens To Abandon Russia Talks – NYT
Russia Halves Belarus Power Supply Over Unpaid Bills – BBC
EU Commission to Give Green Light to Croatia – AP
Spain Nabs 3 Suspected of Global Cyber Attacks – AP
South Asia
India Maoists Kill 10 Police in Chhattisgarh Mine Blast – BBC
