26 August SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Libya
The Rise and Fall of Libyan Leader Gaddafi – WP
Kadafi Remains Elusive, Defiant as Fighting Continues – LAT
Underground, Gaddafis Were Ready – WP
Rebels Target Gaddafi’s Last Strongholds – WP
Documents Show Gaddafi Tried to Halt NATO – Reuters
UN Releases $1.5 Billion in Frozen Qaddafi Assets – NYT
US Says UN OKs Deal to Release Libyan Funds – AP
Libya Rebel Official Aims for Oil Export in 2-3 Months – Reuters
Anxieties Compete With Exuberance – NYT
Libyan Rebels Move Cabinet to Tripoli – VOA
Libya Rebels' Government Moving to Tripoli – AP
UN Calls for Restraint in Libya – BBC
Diplomats Meet in Turkey to Discuss Libya's Future – VOA
Libyan Opposition Wants to Quit Fighting, Start Building – VOA
Inside Libyan Hospital, Proof of a Revolt’s Costs – NYT
Amnesty: Both Sides in Libya Mistreating Prisoners – AP
Is the Bar too High for Libya? – WP opinion
Tripoli, the Morning After – NYT opinion
Moammar Kadafi's Inner 'I' – LAT opinion
Syria
Prominent Syrian Cartoonist Attacked, Beaten – VOA
Political Cartoonist Brutally Beaten – NYT
Famed Syrian Cartoonist 'Beaten' – BBC
Syrian Gunmen Break Artist's Hands as 'Warning' – AP
Syrian Forces Kill 8, Protesters Hail Libya – Reuters
Afghanistan
Calm in the Midst of Chaos: A Medevac Crew – S&S
DOD Employee Arrested for Bribery Linked to Contracts – AP
Eastern Afghanistan Improves, Commander Reports – AFPS
Karzai, Allen Condemn Paktia Province Attack – AFPS
Pakistan
Pakistan Police: Kidnapped American Not Freed – WP
Confusion Over 'Rescue' of US Man in Pakistan – BBC
Nine Dead in Pakistan Hotel Blast – BBC
Bomb in Tricycle Kills 11 in Bazaar – AP
Pakistan Says Suspected US Drone Down Near Border – AP
Iraq
Iraq: How Not to Overthrow a Dictator – AP
Bomb Attacks in Iraq Kill 15 People – WP
Attacks Across Iraq Kill 14, Wound Dozens – Reuters
Police Targeted in Iraq Violence – BBC
Israel / Palestinians
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 10 in Gaza – VOA
Israeli Strikes in Retaliation Kill 9 Gazans – NYT
5 Killed in Gaza as Rockets Hit Israel Despite Truce – BBC
Gaza Militants Call Another Truce With Israel – AP
El Salvador Recognizes Palestine as Independent State – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Airstrike Kills 8 Suspected Militants in Yemen – VOA
Three Rockets Hit Area Near Kuwait-Iraq Border – Reuters
Latest Developments in Arab World's Unrest – AP
Al Qaeda
Former bin Laden Hunter Bets on al-Qaeda’s Survival – WP
US Department of Defense
Hospital Consolidation Going Smoothly, Commander Says – AFPS
United States
New Mexico: Raid Shakes Town on Edge of Extinction – NYT
Cheney: 'No Regrets' about Waterboarding Suspects – AP
Eastern US Braces for Hurricane Irene – VOA
East Coast Battens Down for Arrival of Hurricane Irene – NYT
US Charges Oregon Man in Mosque Burning – VOA
CIA. Demands Cuts in Book About 9/11 and Terror Fight – NYT
National Security at What Cost? – WP opinion
Africa
African Leaders Hold Delayed Famine Fundraiser – VOA
Few African Leaders Show Up for Famine Summit – LAT
South Sudan Police Assault UN Human Rights Director – Reuters
Nigeria Corruption Body 'Failing' – BBC
Rwanda's Orphanage Free Plan Leaves Children Fearful – VOA
Challenge in the Congo – WP opinion
Americas
US Widens Role in Mexican Fight – NYT
Mexico Gunmen Torch Casino, Killing 40 – LAT
N. Mexico Casino Attack Leaves at Least 40 Dead – WP
Mexico Casino Attack Kills Dozens – BBC
Death Toll Rises to 53 in Attack on Mexico Casino – AP
Abducted Mexico Journalist Killed – BBC
Mexican Court Confirms Ex-Tijuana Mayor's Release – AP
Mexican State Nabs 2 for Tweeting Violence Rumors – AP
Landless Worker Leader Shot to Death in Brazil – AP
Chileans Brace for More Education Reform Strikes – VOA
Violence Mars 2nd Day of Chile's Nationwide Strike – AP
Asia Pacific
Chinese Vanish Cyberwar Video that Caused Stir – WP
China Denounces US Report, Defends Military Upgrade – Reuters
China Issues Protest Over US Report on Military – AP
Taiwan Court Overturns Former Leader's Conviction – AP
Japan's Prime Minister Steps Down – LAT
Japan's Prime Minister Kan Quits – BBC
Japan’s Prime Minister Announces Intention to Resign – NYT
6 Killed, 1 Wounded in Thailand's Violent South – AP
Burmese Wary of ‘Democracy,’ After Decades of Oppression – NYT
New Tibet Boss Does Not Mention Dalai Lama – AP
Europe
Does Europe Need a Joint Credit Card? – WP
In Britain, a Meeting on Limiting Social Media – NYT
A Not-Quite Nation Happy in Russia’s Embrace – NYT
Russia Grounds Rockets after Loss – BBC
Turkish FM to Visit Kosovo, Bosnia – VOA
South Asia
India's PM Urges Anti-Corruption Activist to End Fast – VOA
India Seeks Deal to End a Hunger Strike – NYT
In India, a New Offer to Protesters – WP
India to Hold anti-Graft Debate – BBC
