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19 July SWJ Roundup

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07.19.2011 at 11:21am

Afghanistan

Petraeus Departs Amid Afghan Violence, Transition – VOA

As Generals Change in Afghan War, Violence Flares – NYT

Gen. David H. Petraeus Ends His Command in Afghanistan – WP

Petraeus Hands OIver Command in Afghanistan – LAT

Allen Takes Reins as ISAF Commander – AFPS

Gen. Petraeus Hands Over Command in Afghanistan – AP

Petraeus: Legacy of Ramped-up Special Ops Fused with Intel – AP

US Gen John Allen Warns of ‘Tough Days’ – BBC

Allen Praises Troops’ Courage, Sets ISAF Priorities – AFPS

As Leadership Changes, So Could Afghanistan Strategy – NPR

ISAF Operations Update – AFPS

Eleven Police Killed, Two Beheaded in Afghan Violence – Reuters

7 Afghan Policemen Poisoned, Killed in the South – AP

Weekly Radio Call-in Program a Hit in Eastern Afghanistan – S&S

Pakistan

The Haqqani Network: Al-Qaeda’s Dangerous Patron – WP

Violence in Karachi Exposes Deep Divides – WP

Pakistani Taliban Release Video of Police Execution – VOA

Video From Taliban Shows the Killing of 16 Pakistanis – NYT

Taliban in ‘Police Killing’ Video – BBC

15 Pakistan Policemen Killed by Taliban Firing Squad – TT

Aid Workers Kidnapped in Pakistan – BBC

Pakistani Workers of US Aid Agency Feared Kidnapped – Reuters

Gunmen Kidnap 8 Pakistani Aid Workers – AP

Pakistanis Seek Arrest of Ex-CIA Legal Chief Over Drone Attacks – Reuters

Iraq

On PM Visit, Iraq Asks China for Reconstruction Fund – AP

Iranian Troops Attack Kurdish PJAK Rebel Bases in Iraq – BBC

Report: Iranians Seize Kurdish Bases in Iraq – AP

Iraqi Refugees in US Rechecked for Terrorism Links – LAT

Syria

Sectarian Violence in Syria Kills at Least 30 – VOA

Deaths in Syria Tied to Rift Between Sects – NYT

Sectarian Violence in Syria Spurs Fears – WP

Sectarian Killing Spree Kills 30 in Syria – AP

14 Reported Killed in Syrian Raids – AP

Syria’s Struggle – NYT editorial

Libya

Libyan Rebels Capture Part of Eastern Oil Port – VOA

Libyan Rebels Claim Victory in Battle for Port Brega – BBC

Rebel Casualties Tell Story Behind Fight for Port Brega – LAT

Rebels Refuse to Negotiate with Kadafi – LAT

US Delivers ‘Stern Message’ to Libya – WP

US Urges Gaddafi to Go as Rebels Claim Oil Town – Reuters

Gadhafi Government Holds Talks With US Officials – AP

US, Libya Put Different Spin on Talks – LAT

Exiled Islamists Watch Rebellion Unfold at Home – NYT

Yemen

Yemeni Army, Tribes Launch Southern Offensive – VOA

Yemen Security Forces Open Fire on March; 1 Killed – AP

Fighting Erupts in Yemeni Capital, Six Killed – Reuters

Egypt

Egypt Postpones Swearing-In of New Cabinet – VOA

Egypt Revamps Cabinet as Protesters Seem to Lose Steam – NYT

Egyptian PM Taken to Hospital, New Cabinet Delayed – Reuters

Egypt TV Shows Officials’ Trials – BBC

Iran

Iran Says Installing New Nuclear Enrichment Machines – Reuters

Iran Says It Is Installing New Centrifuges – AP

Iranian Hardliner Says US, Europe Need ‘Lesson’ – AP

Iranian Blogger Arrested Before Germany Trip – AP

Resistance Group Demands Clinton Remove from Terror List – WT

Cain: I Would Attack Iran to Protect Israel – WT

Israel / Palestinians

Israel Plans Hundreds More Jewish Settler Homes – Reuters

Israelis ‘Stop Gaza Protest Boat Dignite-al Karama’ – BBC

Israeli Navy Challenges Gaza-Bound Yacht – Reuters

Israel Rapped for Jailing Minors – BBC

Norway Backs Palestinian Path to UN Vote – Reuters

Middle East / North Africa

UAE Activists Plead Not Guilty to Insulting Rulers – BBC

Tunisian Leader Says Protesters Aim to Spread Chaos – Reuters

Tunisia Protests: Boy Shot Dead in Sidi Bouzid – BBC

Latest Developments in Arab World’s Unrest – AP

India

Clinton in India for Security Talks – AP

Clinton Begins Key India Talks – BBC

Clinton Says US Will Support India in Terror Fight – AP

Clinton Wants to Improve Economic Ties in India Visit – Reuters

US-India Nuclear Pact at Risk – WP

Clinton Pushes India on Nuclear Law, Market Access – Reuters

‘Massive’ Uranium Find in India – BBC

US Department of Defense

Liberals See Opportunity for Big Cuts in Defense – WT

US Builds Up E-warfare Arsenal – S&S

United States

Post-9/11, Biggest Terror Threat is Underground – AP

Lawmakers Want Answers About ATF Gun Operation – WT

Marijuana May Be Studied for Combat Disorder – NYT

A Cloudy Vision of US Spaceflight – LAT

Hillary Clinton’s Welcome Words on Human Rights – WP editorial

Why Aren’t We Working with Japan and India? – WP opinion

United Kingdom

Pressure Mounts on UK PM as Scandal Widens – WP

Tabloid Scandal a Fresh Threat to PM Cameron’s Survival – NYT

British Prime Minister on the Defensive – LAT

PM Cuts Short Africa Trip Amid Phone-Hacking Scandal – VOA

Another Top Police Official Resigns in Scandal – NYT

UK Hacking Whistle-blower Found Dead – BBC

Britain Blocks Permanent EU Military HQ – AP

Britain Blocks Proposal for Permanent EU Security HQ – Reuters

British Army to Shrink to Smallest Size in a Century – WP

UK Plans to Boost Army Reserves – AP

United Nations

UN Chief Says Sustainable Development Top Priority – AP

Africa

Sudan’s South Kordofan Fighting: UN Warns of War Crimes – BBC

Zimbabwe ‘Egypt Uprising’ Treason Charges Reduced – BBC

UN Begins Food Aid Airlift to Rebel-Held Somalia – Reuters

Secrets of Somali Pirates Revealed in New Book – AP

Guinean President Addresses Nation After Attack – AP

Americas

Trial of Alleged ‘Boy Assassin’ Begins in Mexico – AP

Mexican Army Burns Crops of Huge Marijuana Farm – AP

Venezuela: Chavez ‘to Run in 2012 Election’ – BBC

Brazil: Rio de Janeiro Luxury Hotel Robbed by Armed Gang – BBC

Asia Pacific

South China Sea Dispute High Priority for ASEAN – VOA

Asian Ministers Discuss South China Sea, Security – AP

Taiwan: China’s Military Advantage Growing – AP

Several Die in Clash in China’s Xinjiang Region – VOA

Police Station Raid Leaves 4 Dead in Western China – NYT

Armed Men Attack Police Station in China’s Xinjiang Province – WP

Chinese Police and Protesters Clash; Four Dead – LAT

China Says Violence in Far West Was Terrorist Act – AP

China Protests Planned Philippine Trip to Spratlys – AP

China’s Heir Apparent Pledges Tough Line on Tibet – Reuters

International Court Rules on Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute – VOA

Thai-Cambodian Troops ‘Must Leave Preah Vihear Temple’ – BBC

UN Court Draws DMZ for Thai, Cambodia Troops – AP

Japan’s World Cup Win Helps Lift Devastated Country – AP

Europe

Germany: Europe’s Economic Powerhouse Drifts East – NYT

Britain Blocks Proposal for Permanent EU Security HQ – Reuters

Britain Blocks Permanent EU Military HQ – AP

EU Pressures Denmark on New Border Controls – NYT

Russia Says Militant Attack Foiled in Moscow – Reuters

Russia Says It Will Try Jail Doctors in ’09 Case – NYT

No Consensus as Europe Limps Toward Greece Summit – Reuters

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