5 October SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Afghanistan
With Modern Means, Taliban Bolster Sway in Afghanistan – NYT
India and Afghanistan Sign Pact – WP
Afghanistan Favors India and Denigrates Pakistan – NYT
India, Afghanistan Pledge Cooperation – LAT
Afghanistan Signs Pact with India, Irking Pakistan – AP
Karzai Reassures Pakistan over India 'Strategic Pact' – BBC
In India, Karzai Reaches Out to 'Brother' Pakistan – Reuters
NATO: Haqqani Network Leader Killed in Afghanistan – AP
NATO Says Kills Senior Haqqani Commander – Reuters
10 Years On and Life Grim for Afghans – AP
ISAF Operations Roundup – AFPS
Double Trouble in Afghanistan – WP editorial
Pakistan
Pakistan Appears More Isolated After India-Afghan Pact – Reuters
Pakistan Taliban Play Down Talks – BBC
In Pakistan, a Humanitarian Light Shines – LAT
Gunmen Attack Shiites on Bus in Southwest Pakistan – NYT
Syria
Russia, China Veto UN Resolution on Syria; US, Europe ‘Outraged’ – VOA
UN Resolution on Syria Blocked by Russia and China – NYT
Russia, China Block Syria Resolution – WP
UN Resolution on Syria is Vetoed – BBC
Western Effort to End Assad’s Crackdown Fails – WT
Turkey Says Sanctions on Syria to Go Ahead – AP
Syrian Embassies Accused of Threatening Activists Overseas – VOA
Syria Revokes Week-Old Ban on Imports of Consumer Goods – NYT
US Senate Approves Robert Ford as Ambassador – LAT
Yemen
US-born Qaeda Cleric Awlaki Buried in Yemen – Reuters
Yemeni Troops Shell Anti-Saleh Forces – Reuters
Iraq
US Puts $10 Million Bounty on Iraq al-Qaida Leader – AP
Iraq Denies Legal Immunity to US Troops After 2011 -NYT
Iraqi Leaders Want US Trainers, Reject Immunity – AP
Libya
NTC Launches 'Final Assault' on Gadhafi Stronghold – VOA
Libyan Forces Plan 'Final' Attack on Gaddafi Hometown – Reuters
Sirte Residents Turn Anger on Libya's New Rulers – Reuters
On the Run, Gaddafi Leaves Few Footprints – Reuters
Back to School in Libya, and Struggling to Adjust – NYT
Egypt
Egypt Unclear on Timetable of Power Transfer, US Says – NYT
Panetta Prods Egypt on Democracy – WP
US Defense Secretary Presses Cairo to Lift Security Law – LAT
Egyptian Columnists Protest Military Censorship – AP
Concern for Jailed Egypt Blogger – BBC
In Egypt, a Dreamer’s Lonely Protest – WP
Israel / Palestinians
Mideast 'Quartet' Envoys to Meet on Sunday – Reuters
US Palestinian Aid Block Censured – BBC
Palestinians Seeking Membership in UNESCO – AP
Teachers' Protest Closes Gaza's UN Schools – AP
Israel Bombing Killed Captives in Lebanon – Reuters
Israel Dismisses Deputy Envoy to US Over Media Leak – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Clashes in Eastern Saudi Arabia Region – BBC
Bahrain Sentences Pro-Reform Activists to Prison – VOA
Bahrain Jails 27 for Unrest Links – BBC
Al Qaeda / Terrorism
When Leaders Die, Terror Still Thrives – NYT opinion
NATO
NATO Ministers to Discuss Afghanistan, Libya – AP
U.S. Cuts Put Pressure on NATO to Boost Cooperation – Reuters
Panetta: US Military Can't Make Up NATO Shortfalls – AP
US Department of Defense
The American Military and Civilians, Worlds Apart – WP
No 9/11 Trial this Year at Guantanamo War Court – S&S
Army Corps Contracting Fraud Alleged – WP
DOD: $35 M for Families to Leave Japan Following Nuclear Crisis – S&S
United States
Detention of Terror Suspects Blocks Defense Bill – AP
Electrocution Case Against KBR Can be Tried in US Court – S&S
2 Other Somalis Sentenced in Piracy Case – VOA
Jury Sought for Nigerian Held in Bid to Bomb Jet – NYT
Defendant in Underwear Bomb Case has Outburst in Court – LAT
Memo: Holder Told of ‘Fast and Furious’ as Early as July 2010 – WT
Puerto Rico Prodded to Get Tough on Police – NYT
Hint of Deterrence in US Drone-War Strategy – WP opinion
Africa
Somalia: Deadly Bombing in Mogadishu Marks Return of Al-Shabab – VOA
Truck Bomb Kills Dozens in Somalia’s Capital – NYT
Deadly Attack Hits Somali Capital – BBC
Truck Bomb Kills Dozens in Capital of Somalia – AP
Freed Sudanese Slave Testifies to US Congressional Panel – VOA
Rwanda Leader 'Sparked Genocide' – BBC
Uganda LRA Rebel Tracker Unveiled – BBC
Dalai Lama’s Visa Request Is Denied by South Africa – NYT
Dalai Lama Cancels Highly Charged South Africa Trip – Reuters
Americas
Mexico Police Held in Drugs Probe – BBC
Mexico Nabs 9 Escaped Inmates at Cartel Camp – AP
Haiti Appoints New Prime Minister – BBC
Haiti's Long Wait for PM Ends With 3rd Pick – AP
Asia Pacific
Fed Chief: Undervalued Chinese Currency Harms US Recovery – VOA
Rogers Slams China on Cyber-Espionage – WP
US Lawmakers Demand Action over China Cyber Attacks – LAT
Lawmaker Calls Out Beijing on Internet ‘Trade War’ – WT
US Lawmaker Slams China for Cyber Spying – AP
Russia Reveals China 'Spy' Arrest – BBC
US Senate’s Bill on Tariffs Angers China -NYT
China Moves to Rein in Microblogs – WP
DOD Official Cites Importance of Stability in Taiwan Strait – AFPS
North Korea Rejects Preconditions for Nuclear Talks – AFP
N. Korea Wants Back 2 Citizens Found in South Waters – AP
Malaysia Frees 125 Suspects in Security Law Repeal – AP
Thailand Flood Deaths Exceed 200 – BBC
Philippine Police Capture Suspected Beheader – AP
The Wrong Way to Deal With China – NYT editorial
In Myanmar, Seize the Moment – NYT opinion
Europe
Europe Wavers on Terms of Second Greek Bailout – VOA
Greece Hit by New General Strike – BBC
Greek Workers Strike to Protest Austerity Program – NYT
Greek Terrorist Trial Postponed Due to Strike – AP
Italy's Credit Rating is Slashed – BBC
Russia Declares Close to Joining the World Trade Organization – NYT
Putin Aide Woos Russia's Middle-Class Voters – Reuters
Russia Reveals China 'Spy' Arrest – BBC
In Polish Election, a Rivalry Deepened by Tragedy – AP
Turkey Detains 140 in Inquiry on Kurds – NYT
South Asia
