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13 August SWJ Roundup

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08.13.2011 at 09:21am

Afghanistan

Official Reports Security Progress in Afghanistan – AFPS

Hamid Karzai Says He Will Not Seek Third Term – TT

9 Troops Die in Two Days in Afghanistan – AP

German Commandos Upset at Release of Afghan Suspect – Reuters

Afghanistan Prison Transfer Delayed – WP

Afghan Advisory Program Marks One Year – AFPS

Afghan Prison Transfer Delayed – WP

ISAF Operations Roundup – AFPS

 

Pakistan

American Abducted in Eastern Pakistan – AP

Court Convicts 7 in Pakistan Army Attack – AP

Pakistani Soldier Sentenced to Death – NYT

A Long Way to Go in Pakistan – WP opinion

 

Syria

Syrian President Resists World Pressure – WP

Iraqi Leader Backs Syria, With a Nudge From Iran – NYT

Iran Agrees to Fund Syrian Military Base – TT

US Calls for Boycott of Syrian Oil and Gas – Reuters

Clinton Urges States to Cut Ties over Crackdown – BBC

Syrian Forces Kill More Protesters After Friday Prayers – VOA

Syrian Forces Kill 20 Protesters After Friday Prayers – Reuters

At Least 15 Reported Killed in New Syria Protests – NYT

Syrian Forces Kill 19 as Protests Erupt Nationwide – LAT

Syrians Are Shot Exiting Mosques – WSJ

'Fresh Crackdown' on Syria Unrest – BBC

Opposition: Syrian Tanks Move into New Town – CNN

Syrians Call for Assad's Death; 14 Killed – AP

Syrian Soap Operas Get Real this Ramadan – LAT

 

Libya

Isolation, Air Strikes Take Toll in Gaddafi's Libya – Reuters

UN Leader Expresses Concern Over Civilian Casualties in Libya – VOA

Libyan Rebels Claim Captured Part of Brega – AP

Libya Rebels Take Casualties in Fight for Brega – Reuters

Reading the Rebels in Misurata, Libya – NYT

 

Egypt

Why Egypt is Angry over $65 million in US Grants – CSM

Protesters Clash With Police in Cairo Square – AP

Egypt to Target al Qaeda Cells in Sinai – CNN

Egypt Targets Al-Qaida-Linked Militants in Sinai – AP

 

Middle East / North Africa

Mideast Upheavals Open Doors for Saudi Strategies – AP

Palestinian Authority Cash Crunch Amid Statehood Drive – LAT

US Suspends Work of Aid Groups in Gaza Strip – AP

Iraq: Baghdad Bomb Blast Kills 2 – AP

Mass Rallies in Yemen Demand President Step Down – AP

Yemen's President Plans Next Step – CNN

Bahrain Opposition Plans Election Boycott – AP

Party Says 8 Hurt in Attack on Jordan Protest – AP

Tunisia Court Convicts Members of Ben Ali Clan – AP

Tunisia Court Acquits Ben Ali Aide – BBC

Latest Developments in Arab World's Unrest – AP

 

Al Qaeda

Qaeda Trying to Harness Toxin for Bombs, US Officials Fear – NYT

Obama Warned that al-Qaeda Planning Ricin Attack – TT

 

US Department of Defense

Former Marine Corporal to be Awarded Medal of Honor – WP

Show to Display Military Land, Sea, Ground Robots – AFPS

Army Suicides Hit Record in July – WP

Department of Internet Defense – WP opinion

 

United States

Stocks Hold On to Day’s Modest Gains to End Wild Week – NYT

Woman Gets 5 Years in Veterans Charity Scam – VP

 

United Kingdom

British PM Seeks Gang Violence Solutions in US – VOA

Britain Turns to Former NYC and LA Police Official for Help – NYT

US 'Supercop' in UK Riot Warning – BBC

Young Thugs 'Should Fear Police', says PM's New Adviser – TT

British Police Out in Force to Deter Riots – Reuters

Politicians and Protesters Assail British Police – NYT

UK Police Hit Back at Riot Criticism – BBC

British Police Reject Criticism on Response to Riots – NYT

Arrest Total from Riots is Around 1,700 – LAT

British PM Proposes Social Media Nan for Rioters – CNN

Riots Force Rethink on Britain's Juvenile Justice – AP

 

Africa

UN: Not Enough Money to Deal with Africa Famine – CNN

Famine Squeezes Life Out of Southern Somalia – Reuters

Mogadishu Mayor Says Aid Not Reaching Famine Victims – VOA

UN: Cholera Scourge Now Ravaging Somalia – NYT

ONE Campaign Raises Awareness for Somali Famine – VOA

Somalia army Issues Mine Warning – BBC

Dutch Court Jails Somali Pirates – BBC

Nigeria Army to Open Abuse Probe – BBC

Lifting Liberia – WP opinion

 

Americas

Mexican Agency Slams Police, Army Illegal Searches – AP

Brazil: Gang-fighting Judge Gunned Down – BBC

Gunmen Kill Brazil Judge Who Jailed Corrupt Cops – Reuters

Chile Draws Hard Line on Education Protests – AP

Oxfam's Director in Haiti Resigns – BBC

Castro Turns 85 Quietly but Still a Force in Cuba – AP

An American Hostage in Havana – WP editorial

 

Asia Pacific

Chinese Activist on Trial as Crackdown Continues – AP

China Sends Anti-Terrorism Unit to Restive West – AP

China Says Order Restored After Thousands Protest – AP

Burma Offers NLD 'Reconciliation' – BBC

 

Europe

All Eyes on Germany in Europe Debt Crisis – LAT

Italy Delivers Tough Austerity Measures – Reuters

Trial Begins for Man Plotting Attacks on US Bases – AP

Poland Apologizes for Exposing Belarusian Activist – AP

Ukraine: Appeals Court Turns Down Tymoshenko Appeal – AP

 

South Asia

India’s Anti-corruption Effort Aims to Galvanize Democracy – WP

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