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7 September SWJ Roundup

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09.07.2011 at 10:31am

US Naval Institute Daily – USNI

Libya

Rebels Press Gains as Some Loyalists Are Said to Flee – NYT

Obama Calls on Neighbors to Arrest Fleeing Loyalists – WP

Gadhafi Loyalists Flee in Convoy to Niger – VOA

Kadafi Loyalists Fled to Niger by Convoy, US Affirms – LAT

Gadhafi Backers in Niger, Rebels Say – WT

Near a Libyan Holdout Town, a Waiting Game – NYT

Gaddafi Aide 'in Niger Capital' – BBC

Aid Group: African Migrants Trapped in Libyan Town – VOA

 

Syria

Syria Targets Homs as UN Calls for International Action – WP

Heavy Gunfire in Central Syria; Several Killed – AP

Syrian Forces Renew Assault on Homs, Kill 3: Activists – Reuters

ICRC Expects to Visit More Detainees in Syrian Jails – VOA

Syria Delays Arab League Visit – BBC

Arab League Chief Visit to Syria Delayed – Reuters

 

Afghanistan

Afghan Army Attracts Few Where Fear Reigns – NYT

NATO Stops Sending Detainees to Afghan Jails, Abuse – WP

NATO Halts Afghan Prison Transfer – BBC

Family Confirms US Civilian Death in Afghanistan – AP

Afghans Address Self-Immolation – BBC

ISAF Operations Roundup – AFPS

Affirming an Enduring Strategic Partnership – WT opinion

 

Pakistan

US May Seek Access to Al Qaeda Suspect in Pakistan – Reuters

Suicide Blasts Kill at Least 20 in Southwest Pakistan – NYT

Twin Suicide Bombing in Pakistan Kills 23 People – AP

Suicide Attack on Pakistan Troops – BBC

Doctor Who Helped CIA Barred From Leaving Pakistan – AP

Pakistan Flood-hit Districts Declared 'Calamity Area' – BBC

9/11 Brings Slow Death to Pakistan's Peshawar – Reuters

 

Iraq

Plan Would Keep Small Force in Iraq Past Deadline – NYT

US May Leave 3,000 Troops in Iraq Past Year-End – LAT

Kurd President Calls for US Forces to Stay in Iraq – AP

Fallacy of the Left's 'Illegal War' Cry – WT editorial

 

Israel / Palestinians

Turkey Slaps More Sanctions on Israel After UN Report – VOA

Turkey Vows New Israel Sanctions – BBC

Amid Tensions With Israel, Turkey Threatens Increased Naval Presence – NYT

Elusive Line Defines Lives in Israel and the West Bank – NYT

Israel Troops Kill Gaza Gunman in Incursion – Reuters

Palestinian Negotiator on Statehood Moves at UN – LAT

Egypt Rallies Support for Palestinians at UN – Reuters

US Urges Palestine to Drop UN Bid – WP

 

Iran

Panetta: Iran Revolution 'Matter of Time' – Reuters

Fake Web Certificate Risk to Iranians – BBC

From Iran, an Undimmed Danger – WP editorial

 

Yemen

Yemen Premier Convenes Cabinet After Return – AP

Ruling Party Mulls UN Plan to End Crisis – AFP

Yemeni Soldiers, Militants Clash, Killing 19 – Reuters

 

WikiLeaks

WikiLeaks' Assange Accuses UK Paper of Negligence – AP

Top Indian Politician Says WikiLeaks Founder Insane – AP

 

NATO

NATO: US Capabilities Vital for Allies – AFPS

 

US Department of Defense

Pentagon Chief: Threat of Another 9/11 Real – S&S

Panetta Visits 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero – AFPS

Panetta Tours 9/11 Memorial in New York – WP

Petition Targets Mental Stigma in Military – TO

Marine Creates Better Seat for Huey Helos – MCT

Air Force Introduces New Rifle Course – AFT

 

US Central Intelligence Agency

General Petraeus Takes Charge at US Spy Agency – VOA

Biden Swears in Petraeus as CIA Director – AP

On First Day at CIA, Petraeus Goes it Alone – WP

 

United States

Counter-Terrorism Becomes Part of Law Enforcement – LAT

New Bill Mandates Military Custody for All Terror Suspects – TA

5 Die, Including Gunman, in Nevada IHOP Attack – NYT

5 of 9 People Shot at NV IHOP Were Guard Members – AP

Gates to be Next Chancellor at William & Mary – S&S

Shariah Has No Place in American Institutions – WT editorial

The Whole Truth and Nothing But – NYT opinion

Moving Forward From 9/11 – WP opinion

9/11, 10 Years Later – WT opinion

Obama’s 9/11 Delusion – WT opinion

Al Qaeda is Down, Not Out – LAT opinion

 

World

After 9/11, world solidarity short-lived – WP

UN Body Warns of Risks of Global Austerity – NYT

 

Africa

Nigeria Asking for Help, Patience in Fighting Terrorism – VOA

Report Says Donors Must Adopt Key Priorities in Building South Sudan – VOA

Gunfire Erupts in Sudan Border City as Residents Return – Reuters

Somali Leaders Agree to End Transitional Govt By August 2012  – VOA

Somali Leaders Agree to Hold Elections in a Year – AP

Zimbabwe: Violence Reported in Harare as Mugabe Calls for Peace – VOA

Activist Dies in DR Congo Unrest – BBC

Ivory Coast Unity Body Launched – BBC

Malawi: Opposition Leads in Crucial By-Election – AP

 

Americas

Mexico Arrests US Man Suspected of Smuggling Grenades to Drug Gang – VOA

Mexico Ruling Party Asks Mayor, Governor Step Down – AP

Colombia Gets New Military Chiefs – BBC

Panama Police Arrest 80 Members of Cocaine Ring – AP

Honduran Coup Officials May Get US Visas Back – AP

Brazil: Violence Breaks Out in Pacified Rio Slum – AP

Brazil Eyes Haiti Troop Pull-Out – BBC

Haiti Tourist Spot Shows Signs of Recovery – AP

Uruguay Apologizes Over Alleged Rape by UN Peacekeepers – Reuters

Haiti’s Needless Cholera Deaths – NYT editorial

 

Asia Pacific

China to Review Arms Sale Policy After Libya Embarrassment – VOA

China Says It Will Tighten Arms Sales Procedures – NYT

China Repeats Opposition to US Arms Sales to Taiwan – Reuters

Hong Kong TV Officials Resign Over False Report – NYT

US: No Sign N. Korea Meeting Terms for Nuke Talks – AP

S. Korea 'In Missile Deal to Fortify Border Islands' – BBC

S. Korean Investigated for Selling Access to US Bases – AP

Philippines, Communist Rebels to Resume Talks – AP

US Envoy To Make First Trip to Burma – VOA

Burma Sets Up Human Rights Panel – BBC

Rights Group: Forced Labor in Vietnam Drug Centers – AP

 

Europe

EU Urges Kosovo President to Fight Crime, Corruption – VOA

Serbian Official Convicted of War Crimes – NYT

Court Convicts Serb General for Balkan Atrocities – AP

Ex-Yugoslav Army Chief Jailed at Hague – BBC

Russia Opening Gas Pipeline to Europe – WP

Strikes Hit Italy, Spain Over Budgets – WP

Greece, Italy Under Pressure on Euro Zone Austerity – Reuters

Italians Strike Against Austerity – BBC

Spain Unions March Peacefully Against Austerity – Reuters

US Embassy in Romania to Move to New Location – AP

 

South Asia

Deadly Explosion Strikes Courthouse in New Delhi – NYT

Blast in New Delhi Kills 9, Dozens Hurt – LAT

Bombing at New Delhi Court Kills 10 – BBC

Bombing Outside Indian Court Kills 10 – AP

Indian MP Amar Singh Arrested Over 'Cash for Votes' – BBC

India Bangladesh: Key Deals Elude Leaders in Dhaka – BBC

Group Urges Independent Sri Lanka War Crimes Probe – AP

Amnesty Seeks International Probe on Sri Lanka War Crimes – Reuters

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