17 October SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Afghanistan
German President Makes Surprise Afghanistan Trip – VOA
Afghan Provincial Intel Chief Targeted in Bombing – AP
Pakistan
Tensions Flare as GI’s Take Fire Out of Pakistan – NYT
US Goes after Haqqani Network – WP
Pakistan Leans Toward Talks, Not Fighting, with Insurgents – WP
Fearful Pakistanis Spurn Polio Vaccines – LAT
Pakistan Wants Afghan Action on Taliban Cleric – Reuters
US Drone Strike in Pakistan Kills 3 Haqqani-Linked Egyptians – AP
Iran
Iran Could Scrap Directly Elected President – Reuters
US Gov’t Says Alleged Iran Plot Was 'Very Real' – Reuters
Iran Reacts to Pressure From America – NYT
Khamenei Warns US over Assassination Claims – AP
Iran Demands Access to Accused US Plotter – Reuters
US Congress Losing Patience with Iran Policy – WP
Iraq
Analysis: Iraq US Troop Deal Drifts Over Immunity – Reuters
Iraqi Kurds Rally over Right to Raise Kurdish Flag – AP
Syria
Arab League Discusses Suspending Syria – VOA
Arab League Calls for Syria Talks – BBC
Arab League to Discuss Suspending Syria – AP
Arab League Calls for Dialogue in Syria – Reuters
Libya
Libya NTC Forces 'in Bani Walid' – BBC
Gaddafi Diehards in Sirte Hold Up Libyan Troops – Reuters
Libyans Tearing Down Gadhafi's Tripoli Compound – AP
Survivor Sheds Light on Piles of Bodies Around Sirte – LAT
Hospital in Sirte is a Casualty of Libyan War – WP
Yemen
Yemeni Forces Kill 5 in Sana'a, Taiz – VOA
Revolt Escalates, Pro-Government Forces Fire on Protesters – NYT
Protesters 'Shot' for Second Day in Yemen Capital – BBC
Forces Battle in Yemeni Capital – AP
Eight Yemenis Killed, Saleh Sees Russian, Chinese Support – Reuters
Saleh: Diplomats Spreading Falsehoods – AP
Israel / Palestinians
In Israel, Charged Debate over Prisoner Release – AP
Some Try to Halt Israeli Prisoner Swap – WP
Poll: Israelis Widely Support Prisoner Exchange – AP
Israel Releases Names of 477 Prisoners to Be Freed in Trade – NYT
Israel Publishes Prison Swap List – BBC
Israel Moves 430 Palestinians Near Prisoner Swap Venue – Reuters
Prominent Palestinian Prisoners to Be Freed – AP
Israel Torn by Morality of Shalit Prisoner Swap – Reuters
Emotions High Ahead of Israel-Hamas Prisoner Swap – AP
Egypt
Egyptian Political Coalitions Polarized Ahead of Elections – LAT
Egypt's Reform Leader Criticizes Military Rulers – AP
ElBaradei: Civil Courts Must Try Egypt Clash Suspects – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
US Arms Deal to Bahrain Faces Resistance – WP
US Arms Won't Be Used on Bahrain Protesters – DN
Saudi King in Hospital for Back Operation – Reuters
Tunisia Islamists Set for Big Election Gains – AP
Thousands of Tunisians Rally Against Extremism – AP
Tunis Crowds Gather for anti-Censorship March – LAT
US Department of Defense
US Navy Considering Dual-Mission Submarine – NT
Unfounded Drone Fears – LAT opinion
United States
Perry a Hawk on Texas Border Security – WP
Gingrich Slams Obama over National Security – WT
Border Agency's Growth Accompanied by Rise in Corruption – LAT
Anti-Wall St. Movement Grows to Dozens of Cities – AP
An Aid Agency in the Crosshairs – WP opinion
United Nations
UN Chief Pushes Trust, Green Themes with Lawmakers – AP
World
‘Occupy’ Protests Continue Worldwide – WP
Global 'Day of Rage' Mostly Peaceful, Rome Clears – Reuters
Good News! No, Really! – NYT opinion
Africa
Kenyan Forces Enter Somalia to Battle Militants – NYT
Kenya Hunts Kidnappers in Somalia – BBC
Tanks and Jets: Kenyan Military Moves Into Somalia – AP
Kenya, Somali Troops Target Al Shabaab Bases in Somalia -Reuters
Kenya Helicopter Crashes; Push into Somalia Begins – AP
Al Qaeda Tries a New Tactic in Somalia: Philanthropy – NYT
Uganda's President Says US Troops in Africa Will Not Fight – AP
Why Set US Troops on Africa Militants? – CBS
Radical Sect Kills Community Official in Nigeria – AP
Bomb Kills 3 at Northern Nigerian Police Base – Reuters
Liberia Presidential Challenger Predicts Runoff – AP
Liberia Leader Welcomes Runoff – BBC
Int'l Court Probes Ivory Coast Post-Poll Violence – AP
Americas
Central America Rains Toll Rises – BBC
Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc Through Central America – AP
Calderon Sparks Mexico Drugs Row – BBC
Calderon: Mexico Opposition May Work With Criminals – Reuters
Mexican Soldiers Rescue 61 People Held by Drug Gang – AP
Mexico Troops Free Kidnap Victims – BBC
Bolivians Rebuke Morales in Judicial Ballot – AP
Bolivians Vote for Top Judges; Opposition Protests – AP
Venezuela: Chavez Travels to Cuba for Medical Tests – AP
Cuba's Ladies in White Stage March, Vow to Continue – Reuters
Leader's Death a New Challenge for Cuba's 'Ladies' – AP
Cuba: Legacy of a Lady in White – WP opinion
What Haiti Doesn’t Need – WP editorial
Asia Pacific
China Watches Nervously as Taiwan Election Nears – Reuters
North Korea and US to Meet in Geneva Next Week – Reuters
US-South Korea Free-trade Pact Challenged – WT
Thailand: Flood Barriers Shield Bangkok – AP
US and Philippine Marines Hold Drill Near Spratlys – AP
Italian Priest Shot Dead in Southern Philippines – AP
Europe
In Italy, Rioting Leads to Recriminations – NYT
Italy Cracks Down on Anarchists After Riot – AP
Rome Rioting Said to Cost Euro 1 Million or More – AP
France's Socialists Have a Candidate – LAT
France: Hollande Elected to Face Sarkozy – BBC
Sarkozy Challenger Hollande Seen as Soft, Unifying – AP
Germany: Greek Debt Write-Down Must Be Higher – Reuters
Greece Heads for Standstill Before Austerity Vote – Reuters
UK Town Gets Royal Title for Honoring War Dead – AP
Allies: Russian Activist Denied Proper Health Care – AP
Conference Due on ETA Separatists – BBC
South Asia
India March over 'Draconian' anti-Insurgent Law – BBC
India Politician Sacked over Missing Nurse – BBC
Australia Pressed to Investigate Sri Lanka Envoy for Warcrimes – Reuters
