13 August SWJ Roundup
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