10 July SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
Panetta Assures Karzai of Continued Commitment – AFPS
Petraeus: Afghan Insurgent Attacks Dip for First Time – Reuters
Porous and Violent, Afghan-Tajik Border a Worry for the US – NYT
British Soldiers Told Not to Shoot Taliban Bomb Layers – DT
Afghan Bodyguard Kills Two From NATO Coalition – NYT
Afghan Agent Kills NATO Soldier and Civilian in Panjshir – Reuters
Afghan Guard Shoots Dead NATO Soldier, Civilian – AP
3 NATO Service Members, Afghan Official Killed – AP
Bodies of Kidnapped Afghans Found – BBC
Pakistan
US Defers Millions in Pakistani Military Aid – NYT
93 Killed in Violence Across Karachi – VOA
Pakistani Troops Patrol Karachi – BBC
Iraq
Iraq Fails to Reach Consensus on US Troops – WP
Iraq Blocs to Take Two More Weeks on US Troop Issue – Reuters
Syria
Report Says Syrian Security Forces Ordered to Shoot Protesters – VOA
Syria Opens ‘National Dialogue’ with Opposition – BBC
Syrian Opposition Shuns Government Talks on Reform – AP
Libya
NATO Warplanes Strike Near Besieged Libyan City – VOA
NATO Hits Gov’t Missile Launchers, Boats – AP
Rebels Continue to Push West from Misrata – BBC
Rebels Face Heavy Attack as Gaddafi Strikes Back – Reuters
Kadafi Again Threatens Europe with Suicide Bombers – LAT
Doctors Return From West to Help Libyan Rebels at Front – Reuters
Israel / Palestinians
Israel to Deport 124 Pro-Palestinian Activists – VOA
Israel Hopes to Expel Activists Within 72 Hours – AP
Israel FM Says Turkey ‘Shut Door’ on Rapprochement – Reuters
For Israel, a Balkan Bloom Despite Palestine Chill – Reuters
Virtual Bridge Allows Strangers to Seem Less Strange – NYT
Firebomb Hurled at Palestinian News Agency in Gaza – AP
Iran
Top Al-Qaida Ranks Keep Footholds in Iran – AP
Iranian Commander: US Carriers Target if Attacked – AP
Egypt
Egypt Says No Gulf Pressure to Halt Mubarak Trial – Reuters
Egyptian Protesters Camp in City Centers – AP
Egypt Suspends Police Accused of Protester Deaths – BBC
Egypt to Investigate Police Over Torture Death – Reuters
Al Qaeda
Panetta Believes US Close to Defeating al-Qaida – AFPS
New US Defense Chief Optimistic About Defeating al-Qaida – VOA
US Nearing ‘Strategic Defeat’ of al-Qaida, Panetta Says – S&S
Panetta Says Defeat of Al Qaeda Is ‘Within Reach’ – NYT
Panetta: US ‘Within Reach’ of Defeating al-Qaeda – WP
Panetta Says US is ‘Within Reach’ of Defeating Al Qaeda – LAT
Panetta: Al-Qaeda’s Defeat ‘Within Reach’ – BBC
US Defence Chief Says Al Qaeda’s Defeat ‘Within Reach’ – Reuters
Al-Qaida Can Be Dismantled, Petraeus Says – AFPS
Top Al-Qaida Ranks Keep Footholds in Iran – AP
US Department of Defense
Panetta Discusses First Week as Defense Secretary – AFPS
Major Hasan: Fort Hood Suspect’s Defense Has Few Options -AP
Unemployed? Don’t Count on the Military to Hire You – CNN
Africa
East Africa’s Drought Brings Triangle of Hunger And Questions – VOA
After Years of Struggle, South Sudan Becomes a New Nation – NYT
South Sudanese Savor Independence – WP
S. Sudan: Newest Nation, is Instantly One of the Most Troubled – LAT
South Sudan: World Leaders Welcome New Nation – BBC
US Recognizes New Nation of South Sudan – AP
South Sudan Celebrates Independence – VOA
Eyeing Oil, China’s Hu Promises Strong Ties With S. Sudan – Reuters
Israel Recognizes South Sudan, Offers Economic Aid – Reuters
Independence Day for South Sudan – WP opinion
UN Refugee Chief Calls for Drought Aid Inside Somalia – BBC
Rights Groups Urge Senegal Not to Send Habre to Chad – Reuters
Americas
Drug War in Mexico Raises Human Rights Concerns – VOA
At Least 40 Killed in Mexico in 24 Hours – VOA
More Than 20 Shot Dead in Monterrey, Mexico – NYT
At Least 40 Killed in Mexico in 24-Hour Period – AP
Rebel Attacks on Colombian Towns Kill 3, Injure Scores – BBC
Colombia: Attacks in 3 Towns Kill 3, Wound 20 – AP
Colombia Rebels Vehicle Bombs Kill 3, Wound 77 – Reuters
Hugo Chavez Reasserts Power in Veneuzela – WP
Hugo Chavez: China Granting Venezuela $4B Loan – AP
Honduras: Zelaya Meets With Lobo, Other Leaders About Reform – AP
Haiti President Confident Second PM Passes – AP
Cholera Surges in Haiti’s Central Plateau – AP
Asia Pacific
CJCS Mullen Begins Tour of China – NYT
Admiral Mullen Visits Beijing to Improve Ties – AP
Military Chief Visits China, Says to Maintain Asia Presence – Reuters
Senior Chinese Official Visits N. Korea – AP
China’s Rapid Growth Doesn’t Ensure Stock Gains – NYT
China’s Struggle With Inflation Continues as Price Index Rises – NYT
Japan Faces Dilemma over Nuclear Reactors – WP
Strong Earthquake Rattles Tsunami-Weary Japan – AP
S. Korea to Dismiss Officers Over Marine Shooting – AP
Thousands Protest in Malaysia’s Capital – VOA
Thousands of Malaysians Rally for Changes to Elections – NYT
Malaysia Fires Tear Gas at Protest, Arrests 1,667 – AP
Vietnam Detains Journalists, Anti-China Protesters – AP
Europe
Scandals Redefine Rules for the Press in Europe – NYT
UK Paper Bows Out After 168 Years – BBC
N. Ireland: Six Police Officers Hurt in Ballyclare Riot – BBC
Aide to Georgia Leader Is Accused of Spying – NYT
Choices for Greece, All of Them Daunting – NYT
Turkey Urges Cyprus Peace Deal by Early 2012 – AP
Italy Premier Loses Appeal on a Fine – NYT
South Asia
Police, Islamists Clash in Bangladesh, Dozens Hurt – Reuters
