17 August SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
Clinton, Panetta Discuss Cooperation in Afghanistan – AFPS
US and Coalition Forces Try to Build Cadre of Afghan Leaders – S&S
Escape-proof prison in Afghanistan? Inshallah – S&S
Gunman Kills Afghan Woman Working for Government – AP
Afghan Cleaner Shot Dead Inside NATO HQ – Reuters
Motorcycle Bomb Kills 8 in Southern Afghan Market – AP
ISAF Chief Apologizes for Civilian Casualty Incident – AFPS
Pakistan
China Rejects Report of Bin Laden Raid Copter Access – Reuters
US Drone 'Kills Four' in Pakistan – BBC
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 4 in Pakistan – AP
Iraq
Attacks in Iraq Heighten Political Tensions – NYT
Iraq's Bloodiest Day Revives Al Qaeda Fears – Reuters
7 Pulled From Iraqi Mosque, Killed Execution-Style – AP
Iraqi Military Capabilities Growing, General Says – AFPS
Arab Drama Stirs Sectarian Debate in Iraq – Reuters
Syria
Clinton Defends US Response to Crackdown in Syria – WP
Syrian Death Toll Continues to Climb – VOA
Syria Targets Port for Fourth Day – BBC
Gunfire in Syrian Coastal City; 35 Dead in 4 Days – AP
Syrian Troops Detain Dozens, 1 Dead in Northwest – AP
UN Cites Reports of Syrian Forces Shooting Defectors – WP
10,000 Palestinians 'Disappear' from Syrian Refugee Camp – VOA
Thousands Fled Assault on Palestinian Enclave in Syria – NYT
PLO Official Accuses Syria of Crimes Against Humanity – Reuters
Libya
Libyan Rebels Threaten to Isolate Tripoli – VOA
Libya Rebels Fight for Key Town – BBC
Libya's Rebels Deny Holding Talks With Gadhafi Aides – VOA
Rebels Scorn Talks With Isolated Gaddafi – Reuters
UN Envoy Meets With Both Sides of Libyan Conflict – AP
Gadhafi's Troops Use Hospital as Base, Doctors Say – AP
Yemen
Yemen's President Vows to Return Soon – VOA
Yemen’s Leader Vows to Return Soon – NYT
Yemen's Saleh Vows to Return Home – BBC
Yemeni President: 'See You Soon in Sanaa' – AP
Israel / Palestinians
Mideast Quartet Alarmed by Israel Settlement Plans – Reuters
Palestinian President to Submit Statehood Proposal to UN Chief – VOA
Israeli Air Strike Hits Gaza After Rocket Fire – NYT
Israel Kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza – AP
Israel Arrests Al-Jazeera Reporter – AP
Iran
Iran's Hard-Liners Seek Payback in Next Election – AP
Iran: Russia's Nuclear Proposal Is 'Good Strategy' – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Bahrain Unrest: Rights Panel Closes After Clash – BBC
Latest Developments in Arab World's Unrest – AP
Justice for Hariri’s Killers Requires World’s Support – WP opinion
US Department of Defense
Panetta: Congress Must Look at Whole Federal Budget for Cuts – AFPS
Panetta: Bigger Defense Cuts Would Be Devastating – AP
DOD to Audit all DARPA Contracts, Following Nepotism Reports – S&S
Policy Forces More Marines E-5 and Below Into Barracks – S&S
Army Cyber Command Focuses on Protecting Vital Networks – AFPS
Sharing Intelligence Helps Contractors Strengthen Cyber Defenses – AFPS
Could 20-year Retirement be a Casualty – S&S
No Changes to Military Retirement Any Time Soon, Officials Say – AFPS
A Gates Team at the Pentagon – WP opinion
United States
Top Contenders Emerge in Crowded Field of Presidential Candidates – VOA
Terror Suspect Linked to Al-Shabaab Appears in US Court – VOA
New Biofuels Market to Reduce Foreign Oil Dependence – AFPS
Senator Blasts Promotions for ATF’s ‘Fast and Furious’ – WT
United Kingdom
Police 'Prevented Olympic Site Riot' – BBC
Britain Will Force Convicted Rioters to Clean Up – NYT
Canada
Canada Restores Royal Names to Navy, Air Force – AP
Africa
Somalia: Aid Agencies Face Conflict, Shortages in Mogadishu – VOA
Allegations of Food Aid Theft Resurface in Somalia – NYT
WFP Outraged Food May Have Been Stolen from Starving Somalis – VOA
Scale of Reported Somalia Food Aid Theft Implausible – TG
UN: Aid Will Still Go to Somalia Despite Fraud – AP
World Bank Says Famine in Horn of Africa Is Manmade – Reuters
UN: Ethiopia Refugee Camp Child Death Rates 'Alarming' – BBC
S. Sudan Says Troops Will Be Future Peacekeepers – AP
Zimbabwe Ex-army Boss Mujuru Dies – BBC
Zimbabwe General's Death May Prompt Power Struggle – AP
6 Die as Gunmen Storm North Nigeria Police Station – AP
Organizers Call Off Malawi Anti-Gov't Protests – AP
Ivory Coast Reopens Jail After Political Violence – AP
Eritrean Leader Afewerki in 'Peace Trip' to Uganda – BBC
Americas
Mexico’s Youth Slips into Drug Violence – PBS
Mexico's Splintering Drug Gangs Pose New Security Risk – Reuters
Violence Threatens Venezuela Vote Outcome – Reuters
First Americans in Cuba Under Easier US Travel Rules – Reuters
Asia Pacific
China Top Paper Presses US Ahead of Biden Visit – Reuters
China Feels After-effects of Economic Stimulus – LAT
China Begins Security Crackdown in Western Region – NYT
China Launches Maritime Satellite – VOA
China’s Troubled Railway Ministry Fires Spokesman – NYT
US, South Korea Naval Drills Draw Threats From North Korea – VOA
N. Korea Anger at Military Drill – BBC
Corruption Case Poses Key Test for Indonesian President – VOA
Philippines Seeks to Strengthen Anti-Terror Law – AP
Bombings in Southern Philippines Draw Attention to Peace Talks – VOA
Filipino Muslim Rebels to Disown Radical Commander – AP
Malaysia Opens Door to Changes in Electoral System – NYT
In Indonesia, Scandals Tarnish Citibank – WP
Europe
Sarkozy and Merkel Call for More Fiscal Unity in Europe – NYT
Leaders Demand 'Euro Governance' – BBC
German Economy Slows – VOA
European Economies Brace as Germany Slows – WP
Russia Still Lags on Democracy 20 Years After Coup – Reuters
Prosecution Wants to Hasten Mladic Trial – AP
Student in Spain Plotted Attack on Anti-Pope Protesters – AP
Eight Turkish Soldiers Killed in Blast – Reuters
South Asia
India Detains Anti-Corruption Activist Before Planned Hunger Strike – VOA
Hundreds Arrested in India Over Planned Protest – NYT
Indian Activist Refuses to Leave Jail – WP
