6 October SWJ Roundup

US Naval Institute Daily – USNI

Afghanistan

For US, Tricky Path in Dealing With Afghan Insurgents – NYT

Karzai Reassures Pakistan on India Deal – VOA

Karzai Tries to Soothe Pakistan – NYT

Plot to Kill Afghan President Karzai Foiled – WP

Plot to Kill Afghan President Karzai Foiled – NYT

Afghans Say Plot to Kill President Karzai Uncovered – LAT

NATO-Led Forces Kill Senior Haqqani Militant – VOA

After Decade of War, Afghans Mull Taliban Return – Reuters

Afghans Rally in Kabul, Demand NATO Troops Leave – AP

Afghanistan Asks for Drought Aid – BBC

Afghan Americans See Lost Decade – WP

ISAF Operations Roundup – AFPS

Pakistan

Pakistan Seeks an Update on Raymond Davis – WP

Syria

UN Chief Sees 'Moral Obligation' to End Bloodshed in Syria – VOA

Clinton: UN Security Council Failed Syria – VOA

US Assails China, Russia Vetoes on Syria at UN – AP

Russia and China Try to Shield Friend – NYT

UN Veto Called ‘Green Light’ for Troubled Syrian Regime – WT

Army Defectors Aim to Overthrow Syrian Regime – AP

Cowardly UN Vetoes – WP editorial

Yemen

US, Yemen Ties Strained on Terrorism – WP

Yemen General: West Cuts Counter-Terrorism Aid – Reuters

Dialogue Dead in Yemen? – UPI

Iraq

Iraq Troop Talks Stuck on Issue of Immunity – AP

US Reviews Iraq Warning on Immunity for Troops – Reuters

Libya

NATO: Libya Mission Doesn't Hinge on Gadhafi's Capture – McClatchy

NATO Divided on End to Libya Air War – LAT

NATO: No Immediate End to Libya Bombing – AP

Authorities Struggle to Rein in Militias – WP

Fighters Loot and Burn on Outskirts Gadhafi's Hometown – LAT

Eni Fears Largest Libyan Oilfield Is in Ruins – Reuters

Egypt

No Presidential Candidate From Egypt Military – NYT

Egypt's Presidential Hopefuls Want Early Vote – Reuters

Restive Egypt Workers Pose Economic, Political Threats – Reuters

Anwar Sadat's Vision for Egypt – LAT opinion

Israel / Palestinians

Turkish PM: Israel Threat Because of Nuclear Weapons – VOA

Palestinians Win a Vote on Bid to Join UNESCO – NYT

Palestinians Near UNESCO Membership – Reuters

Palestinian Anger at US Rising Over UN Veto Threat – AP

Palestinians Say Will Work With Blair – Reuters

Is Israel Its Own Worst Enemy? – NYT opinion

Bahrain

Bahrain Orders Retrials for Medical Workers – NYT

Bahrain Grants Medics a Retrial – BBC

Bahrain Doctor Tells of Abuse, Coerced Confession – VOA

Bahrain Sentences 33 More for Protest Violence – AP

Bahrain Risks More Unrest, Shi'ite Demands Unmet – Reuters

Middle East / North Africa

Shiite Unrest Spurs Saudi Arabian Jitters – UPI

Tunisia PM: Don’t Worry About Islamists – WP

Al Qaeda / Terrorism

Ex-CIA Head Cautious About al Qaeda Defeat – WT

Social Networks Used to Counter al Qaeda – WT

Do More to Defend the Awlaki Strike – WP editorial

License to Kill? – UPI opinion

Is the Targeted Killing of Americans Legal? – UPI opinion

NATO

Panetta, NATO Defense Ministers Meet in Brussels – AFPS

US Calls for NATO Cooperation in Time of Austerity – VOA

Panetta Urges Europe to Spend More on NATO – NYT

Panetta Praises NATO During Trip – WP

Panetta Details NATO Successes, Challenges – AFPS

Rasmussen: NATO Remains "Indispensable Alliance" – AP

Spain Will Port US Ships to Support NATO Missile Defense – AFPS

US Department of Defense

Poll: 1 in 3 Vets Say Iraq, Afghan Wars Not Worth Fighting – AP

Lynn: Cut Defense, But Learn From Past Mistakes – AFPS

Before Stepping Down, Lynn Assesses ‘Signature’ Issues – AFPS

Change Planned for Next Gitmo Trials – AP

Lawmaker Asks DOD to Review Cases that Might Merit MoH – S&S

iPads, iPhones Among Devices Banned from DOD Networks – S&S

Support Grows in Congress for Guard Seat on JCS – AFT

Missile Defense System Hits 2 Targets over Hawaii – AP

Upgrades to Keep B-52s Flying Through 2040 – AFT

Inside the Ring – WT

United States

'Occupy Wall Street' Protest Joined by Labor, Community Groups – VOA

Occupy Wall Street Wins over Union Backing, More Protesters – LAT

Task Force Acts to Protect Computer Networks – WT

ATF Chief ‘Refocusing’ on ‘Core Mission’ of Bureau – WT

ATF's New Director Shakes Up Agency – AP

7 NY Dems Call for Investigation into NYPD Spying – AP

NY Judge: No Web for Jurors at Soviet Arms Trial – AP

Africa

UN: Somalia Suicide Blast Death Toll Goes Over 100 – AP

Somali Aid Push in Famine Zones – BBC

Congo Disappearances Haunt UN Experts – UPI

Rebels Kill 10 in Eastern Congo Attacks – Reuters

Group: War Crimes by Both Sides in Ivory Coast – AP

Zimbabwe: Anglican Leader to Seek Meeting With Mugabe – NYT

Uganda Ministers Face Fraud Trial – BBC

Americas

US Tells Latin America to Help Poor Get Richer Too – AP

Mexico Arrests Top Cartel Suspect – BBC

Panelists: Colombia Could Help US-Mexico Border Issues – UPI

Mexico: New Enforcement Push in Veracruz State – LAT

'Rival' Killed Mexico Politician – BBC

Obama Hails Return of Honduras to Democratic Fold – Reuters

Cubans Look to Private Sector to Make Ends Meet – Reuters

Terms of Cuban Spy Release Irritate US-Cuba Ties – Reuters

Haiti’s New PM Emphasizes Need for Jobs – Reuters

Asia Pacific

White House Voices Concern on China Currency Bill – Reuters

Japanese FM Visits Seoul on Nuclear, Other Issues – VOA

US Base Tests Dueling Interests in S. Korea – WT

S. Korea's New Nuclear Envoy Heads to US for Talks – AP

South Korea Refuses to Return 2 North Koreans – AP

Naval Base Puts S. Korea's 'Island of World Peace' in Hot Spot – S&S

Philippine Troops Battle Rebels After Mine Attack – AP

Philippine Police Rescue Hostage Held by Militants – AP

Aid Group MSF Ends Thailand Work – BBC

Europe

USAREUR Commander Says European Mission Still Vital – S&S

Hertling Hints Brigade Could Leave Europe Sooner – S&S

Europe Tries to Stave Off a Reckoning – NYT

Clashes in Athens As Europe Fears Looming Bank Crisis – VOA

Greeks Protest Cutbacks Amid Growing Weariness – NYT

Changed Russia Arches Eyebrow at Putin’s Staged Antics – NYT

Russia Successfully Launches US Satellite – VOA

Russia Claims to Have Detained Chinese Spy – AP

Russia: Why the Pessimism over Putin’s Return? – WP opinion