31 July SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
In Afghan Drawdown, US Faces Quandary – WP
In Kabul, Mullen Promotes US Withdrawal – NYT
Mullen Confident Afghans Will Be Ready to Shoulder Security – AFPS
Attack on a Patrol in Afghanistan Kills Seven – NYT
Bomb Hits Police HQ in Southern Afghanistan – AP
Afghanistan Army Officer ‘Worked for Taliban’ – BBC
Warlords, Government Capacity Threaten Afghan Mining – Reuters
Afghans Rage at Young Lovers – NYT
Anxiety in Afghanistan Over Troops’ Pay if US Defaults – S&S
Budget Woes Top List of Concerns in Afghanistan – AFPS
Pakistan
US is Refocused on Covert Strikes in Pakistan – LAT
Pakistan Puts Travel Curbs on US Diplomats – AP
Gunmen Kill 11 Shi’ite Muslims in SW Pakistan – VOA
Pakistani Gunmen Kill 11 Shias in Second Quetta Attack – BBC
11 Shiites in Pakistan Die in Sectarian Attacks – NYT
CIA Station Chief Leaves Pakistan – VOA
CIA Pakistan Boss Leaves Due to Illness – AP
Iraq
US Report Finds Security Deteriorating in Iraq – NYT
Study: Iraq Growing More Dangerous – WP
US Watchdog: Iraq Less Safe Than Year Ago – BBC
Iraq to Buy 36 US Fighter Jets – LAT
Iraq Says it will Buy 36 US Fighter Jets – AP
Wiretapping System Planned for Iraq – WP
Syria
Syrian Troops Intensify Raids Ahead of Ramadan – WP
8 Killed in Syrian Security Force Raids – VOA
Army Tanks Move Into Hama – BBC
Tank Attacks in Hama Kill 24, Syrians Say – Reuters
Syrian Troops Storm Hama, Up to 13 Killed – AP
Libya
Islamist Militia ‘Shot Libya Rebel Abdel Fattah Younes’ – BBC
NATO Bombs Libyan Satellite Dishes – VOA
NATO Strikes at Libyan State TV – NYT
NATO Bombs Libyan State TV Transmitters – AP
Libyan TV Still on Air Despite NATO Bombing – Reuters
Rebels Attack Last Gaddafi Western Mountain Stronghold – Reuters
Ramadan Brings Back Bitter Memories for Many Libyans – LAT
Yemen
Southern Yemen Unrest Kills at Least 24 – VOA
Airstrikes Kill 40 Pro-Government Yemeni Tribesmen – AP
Egypt
Military Stokes Xenophobia in Egypt – WP
Egypt Changes Mubarak Trial Venue – BBC
Egypt Changes Venue for Mubarak Trial – AP
Gunmen Attack Sinai Gas Pipeline – NYT
Six Dead, 21 Injured in Egyptian Sinai Clash – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Protests Against High Costs Put Pressure on Israel PM – Reuters
Moroccan King Renews Call to Mend Ties With Algeria – Reuters
Latest Developments in Arab World’s Unrest – AP
US Department of Defense
Defense Budget Cuts Must be Balanced, Mullen Says – AFPS
Navy: Aircraft Better Off, Future Readiness Still an Issue – MT
Author Writes of US Military’s Strategic Manhunts – AP
Activists Push to End Military Ban on Women in Combat Roles – WP
Dubai Firm Billed Pentagon $900 for $7 Part – Bloomberg
Secretary Tells Defense Workers to Plan Normal Work Week – AFPS
United States
US Lawmakers Continue Debt Ceiling Negotiations – VOA
US Senate Postpones Test Vote on Debt Ceiling – VOA
Senate Delays Vote on Debt as Talks Gain Ground – McClatchy
Amid New Talks, Some Optimism on Debt Crisis – NYT
White House, McConnell in Tense Negotiations – WP
Businesses Play Critical Role in Thwarting Terror – AP
Behind an Anti-Shariah Push – NYT
Africa
Nigeria Plans Talks with Islamist Group Boko Haram – BBC
Americas
Alleged Drug Hit Man Leader Arrested in Mexico – VOA
Mexico: Juarez Cartel Armed Wing Leader Nabbed – AP
Aide to Former Colombian President Faces Arrest – BBC
Suspected Rebels Kidnap Five Oil Workers in Colombia – Reuters
Venezuela President Chavez in Middle Class Appeal – BBC
Asia Pacific
Knife Duo Kill Six in China’s Xinjiang Region – BBC
7 Dead in Attack in Troubled NW China – AP
Taiwan Eases Up on Mainland Chinese Visitors – LAT
S. Korean Military ‘Sacred Duty’ Harbors a Dark Side – NYT
South Korea Rain Deluge Hits Weapons Dumps – BBC
Europe
Turkish Prime Minister Climbs a Higher Perch – NYT
Turkey’s Prime Minister Appoints New Armed Forces Chief – VOA
Turkey’s Leaders Deny Crisis as Top Generals Quit – Reuters
Norway Attacks: Breivik ‘Had Other Targets’ – BBC
Norway Terrorist Had More Targets in Mind – VOA
