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13 September SWJ Roundup

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09.13.2011 at 11:57am

US Naval Institute Daily – USNI

Libya

Interim Leader Calls for State Based on Rule of Law, Islam – VOA

Libya Leader Calls for Unity – WP

Libyan Transitional Leader Urges Reconciliation – NYT

Sharp Splits Emerging Among Libya's New Leaders – AP

Libya's Revolutionary Leader Calls for Civil State – AP

'Moderate Islam' to Guide Libya – BBC

Anti-Gaddafi Forces 'Committed Abuses' – BBC

Pro-Kadafi Forces Attack Oil Refinery in E. Libya – LAT

Pro-Gaddafi Forces Kill 15 at Libya Oil Refinery – Reuters

New Fighting Over Key Libyan Town – BBC

NATO Airstrikes Pound Pro-Gadhafi Targets – AP

China Recognizes Rebel Government – WP

China Says New Libya Leaders Will Honor Accords – AP

Niger Fears Influx From Libya of Qaddafi Soldiers – NYT

Gadhafi's Son 'en Route to Niamey,' Official Says – AP

Niger Says Saadi Gaddafi Under Surveillance, Not Detained – Reuters

Niger: Libya Generals Negotiate for Refugee Status – AP

US Boots on the Ground in Libya, Eight of Them – S&S

Libya’s Battle-Tested Women Hope Gains Last – NYT

Civilian Volunteers Brace War-Crippled Libya – VOA

Building for a Free Libya – WP opinion

 

Afghanistan

Pentagon to Cut Funds for Afghan Forces Deeply – LAT

Militants Launch Attack on US Embassy in Kabul – NYT

US Embassy in Kabul Under Attack – WP

Explosions and Gunfire Rock Kabul – BBC

Militants Fire on Central Kabul, Including US Embassy – Bloomberg

Rockets Fired at US Embassy in Afghan Capital – AP

Taliban Attack Afghan Capital's Embassy District – Reuters

Pentagon Blames Haqqanis for Wardak Bombing – S&S

Haqqani Network Behind Afghan Truck Blast – Reuters

Afghan Militias 'Commit Abuses' – BBC

ISAF Operations Roundup – AFPS

 

Pakistan

Gunmen Ambush Pakistan School Bus – BBC

Gunmen Attack School Van in Pakistan; 5 Dead – AP

Floods Chaos Worsens in Pakistan – BBC

Heavy Rains Cripple Pakistan's Biggest City Karachi – Reuters

 

Iraq

‘Iraqi Good Enough’ Can Contain Violence After Drawdown – S&S

Camp Victory Preparing to Close – WP

Turkey Warns May Launch Ground Raid in N. Iraq – Reuters

22 Shia Pilgrims Shot Dead in Iraq – BBC

Officials: 22 Shiite Pilgrims Found Dead in Iraq – AP

Police: Gunmen Kill 22 Shi'ite Iraqi Pilgrims – Reuters

 

Israel / Palestinians

US Nervous as Ties Fray Between Israel, Neighbors – AP

EU's Ashton in Cairo for Talks on Mideast Peace – AP

Palestinians' UN Gambit Could Spur Changes – AP

Arabs to Push for Palestinian Statehood Bid – Reuters

US Rallies Opposition to Palestinian Statehood Bid – WT

Israel Lobbying Against Palestinians – AP

Turkey Says Israel’s Flotilla Raid 'Cause for War' – AP

Lonely Israel – WP editorial

Israel’s Hostile Neighbors – WP opinion

 

Egypt

Turkey's PM to Meet with Egypt's Leaders – LAT

Turkey's PM to Outline Egypt Plan – BBC

Turkish PM Visits Egypt to Boost Regional Influence – Reuters

Egypt's Ex-Spy Chief Testifies in Mubarak Trial – AP

Egypt's Former VP Testifies at Mubarak Trial – Reuters

 

Yemen

Yemeni Presidential Decree May Change Little – NYT

Yemen's President Maneuvering Over Power Transfer – AP

Saleh Empowers Deputy to Sign Yemen Transition Deal – Reuters

UN Calls on Yemen to Halt Attacks on Civilians – Reuters

Yemen Website Shows Video of French Hostages – Reuters

 

Syria

UN Count of Syria Dead Now at 2,600 – NYT

UN Names Human Rights Probe Into Syria Crimes – Reuters

Russia Resists Syria Sanctions, Assad Forces Kill 15 – Reuters

Syria Troops Raid Villages as Russia Boosts Regime – AP

Medvedev: No Need for Additional Pressure on Syria – VOA

 

Iran

Iran Will Reportedly Release 2 Jailed Americans – NYT

Iran’s President Says He Will Pardon Americans – WP

Iran 'to Free' US Spy-Case Hikers – BBC

Iran Orders Release of US Men Jailed as Spies – Reuters

Lawyer: Iran Sets Bail for Jailed Americans – AP

IAEA Chief 'Concerned' About Iran's Nuclear Ambitions – VOA

Iran Probes ‘Unprecedented’ Bank Fraud Network – AP

Iran Tries 2 People Charged With Spying for Israel – AP

 

Middle East / North Africa

IMF Says Prepared to Aid Libya, Egypt – Reuters

Algeria Ends State Monopoly of Broadcast Media – AP

Cluster Bomb Meeting in Lebanon – BBC

Latest Developments in Arab World's Unrest – AP

 

Al Qaeda

Al Qaeda Video Release Marks 9/11 – BBC

Al Qaeda Releases Video Supporting Arab Spring – Reuters

 

US Department of Defense

Leon Panetta: The Battle-Tested Politician – NPR

Pentagon Racks up $720 Million in Late Fees Since 2001– S&S

Winnefeld Praises National Guard – AFPS

Defense Spending Must Have Credit Limits – WP opinion

 

United States

Armed Services Chairman: Obama Anti-Military – WT

Study Warns US Must Develop Cyber Intelligence – AP

Clinton, Panetta to Attend Australia-US Ministerial – AFPS

Texas Wildfire Destroys More Than 1,500 Homes – NYT

Protect Our Right to Anonymity – NYT opinion

 

United Nations

IAEA States Adopt Nuclear Safety Action Plan – Reuters

 

International Criminal Court

Hague Is Asked to Investigate Vatican Over Abuse – NYT

 

Africa

Soldiers Hunt for Kidnapped British Widow in Kenya – BBC

Kenya: Oil Leak Sparks Deadly Fire in Nairobi – WP

Scores Dead in Kenyan Pipeline Fire – NYT

President: Nigerian Security Risks Hurting Investment – Reuters

Nigeria Army 'to End Jos Unrest' – BBC

Nigeria: Police Station Bombing, Robbery Kills 5 – AP

Rwandan Leader in Paris to Ease Tensions – NYT

France, Rwanda Aim to Put Bitter Genocide Row Behind – Reuters

Island Dwellers Fear Ruined Tourism Season After Kenya Attack – Reuters

Judge: S. African Youth Leader Uttered Hate Speech – NYT

S. Africa's Julius Malema Found Guilty of Hate Speech – LAT

S. Africa: ANC to Challenge 'Hate Song' Ban – BBC

S. Africa: Zuma Offers Reconciliation with Youth Leader – NYT

 

Americas

Ex-General to Face Runoff in Guatemala – NYT

Guatemala Election Goes to Runoff – WP

Guatemala Presidential Vote Headed for Nov. Runoff – AP

Retired General Leads Guatemala Vote, Faces Run-Off – Reuters

Venezuela's Chavez Sees Cautionary Tale in Libya – AP

Obama Says Cuba Reform Not Enough – BBC

 

Asia Pacific

Drones Could Provide Intel on N. Korean Missile Sites – S&S

Possible N. Korean Defectors Found Off Japan Coast – AP

Philippine Air Force 'Ill-Equipped' For Security Threats – S&S

Philippines to File 2 Graft Cases Against Arroyo – AP

Taiwan Lawmaker Expects Disappointment on F-16s – AP

Japan’s Search for Good Leadership – WP

Vietnam Political Prisoner Dies After 33 Years – AP

US Envoy Offers Burma Road Map for Lifting Sanctions – VOA

 

Europe

European Debt Woes Drive Down Markets – WP

London Hosts Massive Arms Exhibition – AP

Explosion Rocks French Nuclear Site – WP

Blast at French Nuclear Site Kills One, No Leaks – Reuters

Nuke Agency's Safety Plan Irks Germany, Others – AP

Top French Ex-Leaders 'Got $20m’ From Africans' – BBC

Russian Hockey Team’s Lone Survivor Dies – NYT

Europe Fears Greece Heading Inexorably Toward Default – LAT

Sweden: Former Terror Suspects Charged With Murder Plot – AP

 

South Asia

Rights Council Gets Report on Sri Lanka Deaths – AP

UN Under Pressure Over Sri Lanka – BBC

Sri Lanka Under Growing Pressure on War Atrocities – Reuters

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