28 July SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
US Moving Cargo to Afghanistan Through Romania – S&S
Kandahar’s Mayor Killed in Suicide Attack – WP
Suicide Bomber Assassinates Kandahar’s Mayor – NYT
Afghanistan Mayor Killed by Suicide Bomber – LAT
Suicide Bombing Kills Mayor of Afghanistan’s Kandahar City – VOA
Mayor of Kandahar Killed in Suicide Attack – BBC
Murder of Afghan Mayor Deals New Setback to Karzai – AP
ISAF Condemns Killing of Kandahar’s Mayor – AFPS
Lt. Gen. Caldwell Cleared of Allegations – WP
Pentagon Clears 3-star General of Alleged Misdeed – AP
Army General Cleared of Charges – WP
Rare Glimpse Into US Special Operations Forces – CNN
Soldier Found Guilty of Killing Afghan Civilian – AP
Pakistan
Pakistan, India Signal ‘New Era’ of Cooperation – VOA
India and Pakistan Relations ‘On Right Track’ – BBC
India and Pakistan Agree to Concessions on Kashmir – NYT
Bin Laden Eulogies, Shrouded in Mystery at Pakistan University – NYT
HRW: ‘Disappeared’ Still Haunt Pakistani Province – AP
Iraq
Dempsey on Two Big Lessons of Iraq – FPBD
Iraqi PM Says Decision on US Troops May Come Soon – AP
Iraq FM Says Country Needs US Help Past 2011 – AP
Iraq FM: Needs US Training Past 2011 – TT
US Military Officials Warn of Growing Iranian Threat – CSM
US Loses Ally as Iraqi General Waits for Trial – NYT
Dozens of Iraqis Pardoned at Sadr Movement’s Behest – LAT
Syria
Syria Forces Kill Eight in Kanaker Raid – BBC
Songwriter of Syria Uprising Meets Gruesome Death – AP
New Al-Qaida Chief Praises Syrian Protesters – AP
Libya
Plan Would Keep Qaddafi in Libya, but Out of Power – NYT
Britain Expels Libyan Envoys; Recognizes Rebels – VOA
Britain Expels Pro-Qaddafi Diplomats and Recognizes Rebels – NYT
UK Expels Gaddafi Diplomats, Recognises Rebels – BBC
Britain Recognizes Opposition, Unfreezes Millions – WP
Britain Recognizes Rebel Council, Expels Kadafi’s Staffers – LAT
Libya Condemns UK for Recognising Rebels as Sole Power – BBC
Libya Rebels Launch Offensive on Strategic Town of Ghezaia – Reuters
Israel / Palestinians
Palestinian President Vows to Pursue Statehood Recognition – VOA
Palestinian Leader Wants Rallies to Back UN Bid – AP
PA: Before a Diplomatic Showdown, a Budget Crisis – NYT
Revolt or Summer Fever? Israel Ponders Tent Protest – Reuters
Palestinians Fear for Ancient West Bank Water Source – Reuters
IDF Charges Border Lookouts With Shirking Duties – Reuters
Egypt
Egyptian Groups Unify for Huge Protest Friday – VOA
Egypt’s Army Head Blames Foreign Intervention – Reuters
Egypt: Businessman Arrested Over Protester Deaths – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Festival Helps Tunisians Beat Post-Revolution Angst – Reuters
Latest Developments in Arab World’s Unrest – AP
Al Qaeda
Australian Defense Minister Warns al Qaeda Still a Threat – WT
US Attack Still Significant al Qaeda Goal – Reuters
Lawmaker: 40 Americans Join Terrorists in Somalia – AP
Norway
Norway to Set Up Commission to Investigate Attacks – VOA
Norway Commission to Investigate Breivik Attacks – BBC
Norway Leader Affirms Tolerance Despite Attacks – NYT
Attacks Intensify Political Resolve of Many Youths – LAT
PM: After Attacks, Make Country More Open – AP
US Department of Defense
Marine Corps Commandant Supports F-35 Program – WT
Sen. Levin: Pentagon Cuts Deepening for Fiscal 2012 – Bloomberg
Readiness Must Be Key Amid Cuts, Vice Chiefs Warn – AFPS
Intel Agency Director Cites Value of Shared Knowledge – AFPS
Missile Destroyed After Calif. Launch Has Anomaly – AP
Closing Ceremony at Walter Reed Hospital – NYT
Ceremony Marks Closing of Walter Reed Hospital – AP
United States
House Works to Trim Overseas Spending – WP
Clinton Blasts Bill Restricting Foreign Aid – WP
Debt Limit Failure Would be ‘Totally Devastating’ to Military, Vets – S&S
Sen. Coburn’s Proposal Takes Another Whack at Defense – WP
Boehner Issues Blunt Warning to GOP Skeptics – WP
Restive GOP Yielding to Boehner Plan on Budget – NYT
Obama Chief of Staff: US Will Not Default – VOA
Congress Passes GI Bill Fixes – S&S
Cost of Treating Veterans Will Rise Long Past Wars – NYT
Homelessness Grants Target Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans – AFPS
Administration Rebuffs Wyden, Udall on Surveillance Query – WP
Africa
UN Begins Food Airlifts to Somalia – VOA
Somalia Famine: WFP Begins Aid Airlift to Mogadishu – BBC
Rights Group: Mass Displacements in Ivory Coast – AP
UNAMID: Sudan Carries Out Air Strikes in Darfur – Reuters
Americas
Mexican Cartels Move Into Human Trafficking – WP
Smuggled Women, Guns Marked Mexican Prison Riot – AP
Colombia: FARC Operations On the Rise – FP
Venezuela: Chavez Mocks Succession Talk – Reuters
Guatemala Presidential Election Campaign Heats Up – LAT
Asia Pacific
North Korea Demands Peace Treaty with US – AP
N. Korea: Missile Shield Will Spark Nuclear Arms Race – Reuters
North Korea Predicts New Nuclear Arms Race – AP
Pentagon Rejects Call to Halt Spy Flights Near China – WT
China Defends Carrier Plans, Neighbors Worry About Buildup – Reuters
China Says Rebuilt Aircraft Carrier for Research – AP
China: Details of Alleged Xinjiang ‘Terrorist Attack’ Still Sketchy – VOA
Philippine Troops Battle Islamist Militants; 7 Dead, 21 Wounded – Reuters
7 Filipino Troops Die, 21 Wounded in Rebel Clash – AP
Thai Election Body Clears Way to Open Parliament – AP
Political Rivalry May Change Leadership in One-Party Vietnam – VOA
Europe
Kosovo Firebombing Underscores New Ethnic Tensions – NYT
Serbs Attack Kosovo Border Post as Violence Flares – BBC
Serb Mob Sets Kosovo Border Post on Fire – AP
Violence in North Kosovo Draws EU Warning – Reuters
Norway Killings Shift Immigrant Debate in Europe – NYT
Russia’s Putin Considering Kremlin Return – Reuters
German Police Search Homes in Raid on Far-Right – Reuters
Italy MEP Backs Ideas of Norway Killer Breivik – BBC
Security Strategy Evolves Year Ahead of London Olympics – LAT
South Asia
Pakistan, India Signal ‘New Era’ of Cooperation – VOA
India and Pakistan Relations ‘On Right Track’ – BBC
India and Pakistan Agree to Concessions on Kashmir – NYT
Graft Probe Accuses Top Officials in Indian State – AP
Nepal Denies Arrested Man is Mumbai Bomb Suspect – AP
