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7 August Late, 8 August Early, SWJ News Roundup

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08.07.2011 at 07:57pm

Due to technical difficulties this is a late, but updated, roundup for 7 August…

…or just consider it an early roundup for 8 August.

Afghanistan

Coalition Helicopter Goes Down in Afghanistan Killing 38 – VOA

Copter Downed by Taliban Fire; Elite US Unit Among Dead – NYT

30 US Troops Killed in Afghan Copter Crash – WP

SEAL Team 6 Members Among 38 Killed – LAT

Copter Shot Down, Killing 30 US troops, 7 Afghans – AP

US Special Forces Helicopter Downed ‘by Taliban’ – BBC

SEALs Killed in Afghan Crash on Rescue Mission – AP

Killed Commandos Were Fighting War Few See – McClatchy

Copter Crash Highlights Fight In Eastern Afghanistan – NPR

US Probes Afghan Helicopter Crash – BBC

NATO Investigates Deadly Afghan Helicopter Crash – Reuters

Families Begin Identifying US Special Ops Killed – S&S

In Afghan Copter Crash, a Double Loss for Shreveport – NYT

Obama Mourns Dead in Likely Afghan Shoot-down – AP

Leaders Offer Condolences in Wake of Helicopter Crash – AFPS

ISAF Statement on Helicopter Crash – WP

Deadliest Military Crashes in Afghanistan – AP

2 French Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan, 5 Wounded – Reuters

2 French Soldiers Killed in Clash in Afghanistan – AP

ICG: World Fails Afghanistan Despite Spending Billions – Reuters

Karzi Orders Inquiry Into NATO Air Strike Deaths – Reuters

Kill Team Whistleblower Pleads Guilty, Gets 3 Years – AP

 

Pakistan

Bomb Hits NATO Supply Tankers in Pakistan –AP

Three Police Killed in Southwest Pakistan – VOA

 

Iraq

Sadr: US Military Trainers Could be Targets – S&S

Cleric Vows Attacks if US Troops Stay in Iraq – AP

Civilians Die in Raid, Complicating Pullout Talks – NYT

3 People Killed in Iraq Prison Break – AP

Iraq Bombing Kills Six – VOA

6 Killed by Bombs in Central Iraq, Officials Say – AP

PM Orders Electricity Minister to Quit Over Power Contracts – VOA

 

Syria

Syrian Forces Open Fierce Assault on Eastern City – NYT

Syrian Troops Kill 55 People in Raids on Towns – VOA

Syrian Tanks Attack Eastern City of Deir al-Zour – BBC

Syrian Troops Move Against Opposition in Dair Alzour – LAT

Syria Forces Extend Siege on Hama as Toll Rises – NYT

Syria Tanks Storm Eastern City, Kill 50 – Reuters

UN Urges End to Syria Crackdown – BBC

UN to Assad: Stop Military Force Against Civilians Now – VOA

Syria Promises Free Election as it Tightens Siege – AP

Syrian Army Deploys Across Hama After Attack – Reuters

Syrian Tanks, Bulldozers Roll into Deir Ezzor – CNN

Syrian Forces Arrest Opposition Leader Bunni – Reuters

Assad Faces Growing Isolation Over Crackdown – Reuters

Syria Dismisses Turkish and Gulf Criticism – Reuters

 

Libya

Libya Rebels Say They Hold Gains South of Capital – Reuters

Libyan Rebels Claim Control of Western Town – VOA

Libya Rebels in Western Offensive – BBC

Rebels Launch Push in Western Libya, Aim for Coast – AP

Libya Rebels Say They Are Advancing on Brega – Reuters

UK Apaches in Action Over Libya – BBC

Libyan Artists Relish Mocking Kadafi – LAT

In Libya’s Capital, Straight Talk From Christians – NYT

 

Yemen

Yemeni Troops, Tribal Fighters Clash in Capital – AP

Yemeni President Leaves Saudi Hospital – NYT

Yemen’s Saleh Leaves Saudi Hospital, Remains in Riyadh – VOA

Yemen's Saleh 'Leaves Hospital' – BBC

 

Egypt

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Holds 1st Open Vote – AP

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Holds Vote in Public – Reuters

Egypt's Wafd Party May Quit Pact With Islamists – Reuters

 

Israel / Palestinians

Israeli's Lieberman Wants to Cut Ties With Abbas – Reuters

270,000 Attend Israel's Biggest Pocketbook Protest – AP

Israelis Stage Massive Protests – BBC

Israelis Stage Economic Protests – WP

Protests Grow in Israel, With 250,000 Marching – NYT

 

Middle East / North Africa

Iran's Foreign Minister Expresses Hope for Jailed US Hikers – VOA

Saudi Says Draft Anti-Terrorism Law Being Amended – Reuters

Bahrain Orders Former Lawmakers Freed From Jail – AP

Latest Developments in Arab World's Unrest – AP

 

US Department of Defense

Defense Spending in Washington Spotlight – SFC

Increasing Black Officers in Marine Corps Called Overdue – NCT

Abu Ghraib Abuse Ringleader Freed – BBC

Abu Ghraib Abuse Ringleader Released Early – AP

 

United States

Group Hacks US Law Enforcement Sites, Steals Data – AP

A Moral Flip-Flop? Defining a War – NYT opinion

Era of Tinker, Tailor, Jihadist, Spy – NYT opinion

 

United Kingdom

Violent Protest Shakes Troubled London District – VOA

Shops and Cars Burn in Antipolice Riot in London – NYT

Riots in Tottenham After Shooting Protest – BBC

Riot Hits N. London Following Police Shooting – WP

London Rioters Battle Police After Shooting Protest – Reuters

Riot Hits North London After Police Shooting Death – AP

Dozens Injured in London Rioting – BBC

Fears of More Violence After Worst London Riots for Years – Reuters

London Police Appeal for Calm After Riots, Looting – AP

Major Investigation Follows Riot – BBC

 

World

World Leaders Consider Next Move Amid Debt Tensions – NYT

 

Africa

Al-Shabab Militants Retreat from Mogadishu – VOA

Shabab Concede Control of Capital to Somalia Govt – NYT

Somalia Shabab Militants Retreat from Mogadishu – LAT

Somali Rebels Pull Out of Capital – BBC

Somali Govt Declares Islamist Rebellion Defeated – Reuters

Fighting Erupts in Somali Capital After Rebels Say Leaving – Reuters

Kenyans Find Unity in Helping Those in Drought – AP

S. Sudan Says Khartoum Released Blocked Oil Cargo – Reuters

Sudanese Independent Newspaper Confiscated – VOA

Sudan's Bashir to Attend Chad President's Inauguration – VOA

Militants Escape in Nigerian Oil-City Jailbreak – Reuters

Cape Verde, Sao Tome Voters Pick New Presidents – VOA

 

Americas

US Widens Role in Battle Against Mexico’s Drug Cartels – NYT

Mexican Villagers Attack Alleged Crooks, Killing 6 – AP

9 Bodies Found Near Schools in 2 Mexican States – AP

Venezuelan Opposition Resists US House Measure – WP

Chavez: Venezuela Not Immune From US Economic Woes – AP

Chavez Vows to Improve Venezuela's Prison System – AP

Cuba Opening Spurs Service Sector Start-ups – LAT

WikiLeaks: Coast Guard Officer Key US Man in Cuba – McClatchy

Chile Marks Year Since Mine Blast – BBC

Protesters Throw Fruit at Chile's Rescued Miners – AP

Argentina Nabs 7 Suspects in French Tourist Deaths – AP

 

Asia Pacific

China Blasts US Over Credit Rating Downgrade – AP

China Bolsters Credentials of Handpicked Lama – NYT

New Tibetan PM Vows to Continue Pressing China on Autonomy – VOA

Vietnam to Get Sub Fleet in 6 Years – DN

 

Europe

Sarkozy Talks to UK's Cameron on Financial Situation – Reuters

Protest Set Over Arrest of a Leader in Ukraine – NYT

Georgia-Russia: A Bitter War, with No Heroes – Registan opinion

 

South Asia

India: Gandhi 'Recovering' After Operation – BBC

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