20 October SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Bad Guys vs. Worse Guys in Afghanistan – NYT
US Steps Up Assault on Haqqani Stronghold in Afghanistan – McClatchy
US General: New Offensive Hits Haqqanis – AP
US and Afghan Troops Battle to Control Key Route – NYT
Clinton in Afghanistan for Talks on Ending War – VOA
Clinton in Kabul for Talks with Karzai, Afghan Leaders – WP
Clinton in Kabul to Push Afghan Reconciliation – AP
Clinton in Kabul for Karzai Talks – BBC
Clinton Seeks 'Reality Check on Afghan Visit – Reuters
France Begins Afghan Withdrawals – BBC
Former Afghan MP Breaks Hunger Strike – AP
NATO: East Afghanistan Fight Kills 115 Militants – AP
2 US, 7 Afghan Soldiers Killed in Country's East, West – LAT
Four Marine Combat Deaths Under Investigation – S&S
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Small Investors Struggle While Afghanistan Hopes for Big Deals – Reuters
Pakistan
The Fight Over How to End Afghanistan War – NYT
Clinton Issues Blunt Warning to Pakistan – NYT
Clinton Calls for Pakistan on Safe Havens for Terrorists – WP
Clinton, Petraeus to Press Pakistan on Haqqani Support – McClatchy
Top US Delegation to Enlist Pakistan's Help – AP
Pakistani Military Chief Warns US Against Unilateral Military Action – VOA
Pakistan Army Chief Warns US – BBC
Pakistan Hopes to Join India on UN Council – Reuters
Iran
US Denies Iran Claim That Plot Defendant Belongs to Exile Group – NYT
US Fears More Plots From Iran's Quds Force – Reuters
UN Investigator to Present Report on Alleged Iranian Rights Abuses – VOA
Iran Slams UN Human Rights Report – Reuters
Russia Fears UN's Iran Report to Hurt Nuclear Diplomacy – Reuters
Bahrain to US: Stand Up to Iran – WP opinion
Libya
Qaddafi is Dead, Libyan Officials Say – NYT
Gaddafi is Killed as Sirte Falls, Officials Say – WP
Gaddafi Killed as Libya's Revolt Claims Hometown – Reuters
Libyan Fighters Said to Capture Surt – AP
Gadhafi Reportedly Captured in Libya – VOA
Libyan Forces 'Capture Gaddafi' – BBC
Israel / Palestinians
Newly Freed Israeli Soldier in Spotlight – LAT
Soldier’s Family Led Campaign for His Release – NYT
Deported Palestinians Begin Arriving in Host Countries – VOA
On the Day After, Moving Ahead and Looking Back – NYT
Palestinians Celebrate Prisoner Swap – WP
Egyptian Defends Shalit Interview – BBC
Palestinian UN Bid Seen Decided in November – Reuters
Prisoner Swap Offers Little New Hope for Peace – WP editorial
Iraq
Turkey Bombs Kurdish Rebels in Iraq After Deadly Attack – VOA
Turkey Pursues Kurdish Rebels After 24 Soldiers Killed – NYT
Turkey Pushes into Iraq after Kurd Raids Kill 24 Troops – LAT
Turkey Mounts Counterattack in Iraq – WP
Turkey Launches Incursion into Iraq – AP
Syria
20 Killed in Syria as Thousands Rally for Assad – VOA
Big pro-Assad Rally Held in Syria – BBC
Syrian Government Can Still Command Support – NYT
Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Still Face Peril – NYT
Middle East / North Africa
US Links Bahrain Arms to Report – BBC
Yemen's Saleh Wants Global Guarantees to Sign Deal – Reuters
Yemen Nobel Winner Appeals to UN – BBC
Oman Ruler Expands Role of Elected Council – AP
Egypt: Christians Fear More Violence, Many Flee – WT
In Egypt, Corruption Had a US Root – WP
Islamist Imagines a Democratic Future for Tunisia – NYT
Tunisians Gloomy in Town That Launched Arab Spring – Reuters
US Department of Defense
General Counsel Calls for Flexibility in Detainee Cases – AFPS
New Mission for Military’s ‘Human Terrain’ Experts: Interrogation – DR
DOD Strives to Promote, Preserve Language Skills – AFPS
General Cites Cyber Domain Challenges – AFPS
STRATCOM Chief Discusses U.S. Nuclear Triad – AFPS
After Allowing KIA Bracelets, Marines Order Sleeves Rolled Down – S&S
KIA Bracelets OK, Rolled-up Sleeves Banned for Marines – MSNBC
Inside the Ring – WT
United States
Intel Panel Warns Against Cutting Too Deep – WP
Napolitano Tells Panel 400,000 Deported in Year – WT
5 Foreign Nationals Held in Texas Court Break-in – AP
Texas Courthouse Break-In Seen as Prank – NYT
Coalition of Companies to Hire 25,000 Veterans, Spouses – S&S
GOP’s Disappointing Disdain for Foreign Aid – WP editorial
Undo the Stolen Valor Act to Protect Free Speech – LAT editorial
Stopping Terror Plots will Require More than Luck – WP opinion
United Kingdom
Britons Pin Economic Troubles on Immigrant Policies – WT
UK Lawmaker Quits Defense Panel after Spy Claims – AP
Africa
East Africa Drought 'Still Huge' – BBC
Frenchwoman Abducted in Kenya Dies – NYT
Somali, Kenyan Forces Eye Rebel Stronghold , Hostage Dies – Reuters
1 More UN Worker Dies after Aug. Nigeria HQ Blast – AP
Americas
Mexico: Shadowy Group Says it Targets Cartel – LAT
US, Mexico to Install Quake Sensors – LAT
Outbursts of Violence After Huge Marches in Chile – AP
New Clashes at Chile Mass Protest – BBC
Indigenous Protest March Reaches Bolivia's Capital – AP
Morales Offers Bolivia Road Talks – BBC
Dominican Republic to Target Illegal Immigrants – AP
Asia Pacific
US Appoints Envoy to North Korea – WP
New US Envoy to Talk With North Koreans – NYT
US Talks with N. Korea Next Week, Replacing Envoy – AP
US, N. Korea to Hold Nuclear Talks – BBC
N. Korea's Kim Says Ready to Resume Nuclear Talks – Reuters
Chinese Scientist Admits Stealing Trade Secrets in US – BBC
US Solar Panel Makers Say China Violated Trade Rules – NYT
Toddler Hit-and-Run Ignites Debate in China – WP
China: Dalai Lama Accused over Suicides – BBC
Taiwan President: Peace Treaty With China May Need Vote – AP
Indonesia Cabinet Shake Up Unlikely to End Political Gridlock – VOA
Indonesian Police Break Up Papuan Separatist Gathering – BBC
Indonesia: Bali Bombing Suspect Reenacts Crime – AP
6 More Philippine Soldiers Found Dead After Clash – AP
Philippine Communist Rebels Raid Banana Plantation – AP
Thailand: Fear in Bangkok as Flood Waters Surge – NYT
Thai PM Admits Government Overwhelmed by Floods – AP
Thailand: Flooding 'to Hit Bangkok Areas' – BBC
Europe
Greece: Strikes Paralyze Athens Amid Violent Clashes – VOA
Greek Protest Against Budget Cuts Turns Violent – LAT
Thousands in Greece Protest Austerity Bill – NYT
Greece Braces for Further Unrest – BBC
Medvedev Says Russia Must Avoid Stagnation – AP
Russia Talks Tough in Missile Shield Dispute – Reuters
NATO Moves Against Serb Roadblocks in Kosovo – Reuters
NATO Moves to Remove Kosovo Serb Roadblocks – AP
Kosovo Serbs Call on Belgrade to Send Troops – Reuters
