28 October SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Afghanistan Objectives Achievable Despite Pakistan Sanctuaries – AFPS
Afghan Soldiers Take the Lead, Slowly, on Questioning Villagers – S&S
Insurgents Face Unrelenting Pressure in Afghanistan – AFPS
Clinton Discusses Way Forward in Afghanistan, Pakistan – AFPS
Clinton Asks for Patience on Afghanistan, Pakistan – WP
Al-Qaeda 'Devastated', Says Clinton – BBC
Clinton Defends Outreach to Taliban-linked Haqqani – AP
Insurgents Attack in Kandahar, Breaking Rare Respite – NYT
Insurgents Mount Attack Against US Base – LAT
Taliban Targets 2 US Bases – WP
Insurgents Attack US-run Base in Afghanistan – AP
Militants Attack Afghan Compound – BBC
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Afghan Archeologists Race Against Time to Find Treasures – VOA
Soldier in Taliban Slaying Tries Suicide in Prison – AP
Pakistan
Pakistan Denies Taliban Support – BBC
Pakistan Denies BBC Report on Taliban Links – Reuters
In Pakistan, a Militant Deal Sours – AP
Rare Taliban Praise for Pakistan's Maulana Abdul Ghani – BBC
Clinton Discusses Way Forward in Afghanistan, Pakistan – AFPS
Clinton Asks for Patience on Afghanistan, Pakistan – WP
Al-Qaeda 'Devastated', Says Clinton – BBC
Clinton Defends Outreach to Taliban-linked Haqqani – AP
Two Suspected US Drone Strikes Kill 11 Militants in Pakistan – VOA
Top Militants 'Dead' in Pakistan – BBC
Drones Kill Militant Leaders in Pakistan – WP
US Drone Strikes Kill Key Commander in Pakistan – AP
Pakistan Bomber Kills Policemen – BBC
Suicide Attacker Kills 2 Policemen in Pakistan – AP
Pakistan Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile – AP
Libya
UN Security Council Ends NATO Mission in Libya – VOA
UN Votes to End Foreign Intervention in Libya – NYT
UN Votes to End Libya Operations – BBC
UN Votes to Lift Libya No-fly Zone on Oct. 31 – AP
NATO Confirms Decision to End Libya Mission on Monday – Reuters
Libya Vows to Prosecute Gadhafi Killers – VOA
Gaddafi Loyalist Injured While Held – WP
Official: Gadhafi's Spy Chief in Mali, Son on Way – AP
Gaddafi Son Seeks Flight to Hague War Crimes Court – Reuters
Gadhafi Hometown Pays Heavy Price in Libyan Battle – AP
Libyan Crossfire – WP opinion
Libya’s Inheritance – WP opinion
Tunisia
Tunisian Islamists Officially Win Landmark Election – VOA
Tunisia's Islamist Ennahda Party Wins Historic Poll – BBC
Tunisia's Moderate Islamists Win Landmark Vote – NYT
Tunisian Islamist Election Win Marred by Clashes – Reuters
Tunisian Troops Confront Crowds – BBC
Syria
Slapping at Syria, Turkey Shelters Anti-Assad Fighters – NYT
Syrians Stage Another Pro-Regime Rally – AP
Iraq
Billions in Reconstruction Money Finally Accounted For – LAT
Iraqi Province Declares Autonomy – WP
Deadly Bomb Attacks Hit Baghdad – BBC
Death Toll in Baghdad's Twin Bombings Rises to 32 – AP
Date Set for Military Post Office Closures in Iraq – S&S
Israel / Egypt
Israeli-Egyptian Swap Highlights Brittle Ties – AP
American-Israeli Held in Egypt Is Released – NYT
Israel Releases Egyptian Prisoners for Israeli American – LAT
Egypt Frees US-Israeli in Swap – WP
Freed Ilan Grapel Lands in Israel – BBC
Iran
Clinton: US Confused by 'Power Struggle' in Iran – BBC
Iran Already Has Nuclear Weapons – WT opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Arab Spring Activists Awarded Europe's Sakharov Prize – BBC
Saudi Arabia Names Interior Minister New Crown Prince – VOA
Saudi Arabia Names New Crown Prince – BBC
Abbas Says to Discuss PA Fate With Hamas – Reuters
Bosnia Split on Palestinian UN Bid – Reuters
Palestinian FM Arrives in Bosnia to Lobby – AP
Yemeni Forces Kill 5 Militants in Restive South – AP
Defense in Morocco Bombing Trial Says No Evidence – AP
WikiLeaks
Judgment Due Next Week in Assange Extradition Case – AP
Piracy
Australia Calls for Tougher Anti-Piracy Action in Indian Ocean – Reuters
NATO
The Need for a Strong NATO – WP opinion
US Department of Defense
Vice Chiefs Detail Consequences of Budget Cuts – AFPS
General: Cuts Risk Marines' War-fighting Missions – WT
Boehner: Leave Military Spending Alone – AP
Army Mulls Axing Units as Budget Cuts, Drawdown Loom – WDT
Roadblock in Senate for Military Vehicles – TH
GAO: New HMMWVs May Cost $350,000 Each – MW
Global Nature of Terrorism Drives Biosurveillance – AFPS
Clifford Stanley, Pentagon's Top Personnel Manager, Resigns – S&S
Stanley Resigns as Pentagon's Top Personnel Official – AFPS
Business Board's 'Radical' Military Retirement Plan Blasted -S&S
8 File Lawsuit Seeking Benefits for Same-sex Spouses – S&S
Former USS Momsen Skipper to Face Rape, Sexual Assault Charges – S&S
Fort Hood Shooting Suspect Seeks Jury Consultant – AP
United States
GOP Pushes Military Custody for Terror Suspects – NYT
Dow Closes Up 340 Points on Europe Debt Plan – WP
Africa
US Drone Base in Ethiopia is Operational – WP
US Launches Drones from Ethiopia – BBC
Somalia, Libya, Uganda: US Increases Africa Focus – AP
Kenya Reports First Direct Clash With al-Shabab in Somalia – VOA
Kenya in First al-Shabab Battle – BBC
Resident: Kenya Forces Take Small Somali Port Town – AP
Al-Shabab Leader in Somalia Calls for Attacks Against Kenya – VOA
Somali Islamist Militants Rally Against Kenya – NYT
Kenya-Somalia Border Attack: Al-Shabab Suspected – BBC
Kenyan Jailed for Life Over Twin Grenade Attacks – AP
Fear Replacing Famine for Refugees Fleeing Somalia – VOA
In Famine, Vouchers Can Be Tickets to Survival – NYT opinion
Americas
‘El Chapo,’ Drug Lord, Grows Stronger in Mexico’s Sierra Madre – WP
Editor Taking Risks in Mexico’s Tijuana – WP
Mexico Nabs Drug Cartel Financial Operator – AP
US Says Mexico Racetrack Has Sinaloa Cartel Ties – AP
Argentina Jails 'Angel of Death' – BBC
Uruguay Revokes Military Amnesty – BBC
Brazil: Campaigners Occupy Amazon Dam – BBC
Haiti Police Detain Deputy They Say Fled Jail – AP
Asia Pacific
Philippine Troops Seize Rebel Camp in Fierce Attack – NYT
Panetta Joins South Korea in Warning to North – NYT
US-S. Korea: Northern Aggression Won't Be Tolerated – AP
North Korea Is Talking, But Panetta Is Skeptical – NYT
Panetta Looks with Skepticism on N. Korea's Overtures – S&S
US Doubts Diplomacy will Sway N. Korea on Nukes – AP
US, South Korea Maintain Peninsula Security – AFPS
China Suspect in US Satellite Interference – AFP
Harassment and Evictions Bedevil Even China’s Well-Off – NYT
China Premier-In-Waiting Schooled in Era of Dissent – Reuters
Thailand: Bangkok Residents Flee Flooding – BBC
Floods Inch Closer to Heart of Thailand's Capital – AP
Europe
Merkel Called Bankers’ Bluff, Getting Europe a Financial Plan – NYT
Europe Debt Crisis Plan Hinges on Economic Growth – LAT
Euro Bailout Plan Raises Hope – WP
German Leader Seizes Initiative and Confounds Her Critics – NYT
Euro for Greece 'Was a Mistake' – BBC
Greek Prime Minister Praises European Debt Deal – NYT
For Italy, Berlusconi Is a Problem but Also a Solution – NYT
Georgians Suggest WTO Deal for Russia Is Near – NYT
After 18 Years, Russia on Verge of WTO Membership – Reuters
20-Year Sentence for Killing That Sparked Russia Riot – Reuters
US Considers Unusual Arms Deal for Turkey – Reuters
Aid Arriving in Turkey Quake Area – NYT
Lithuania: Lawyers for Al-Qaida Suspect File Court Case – AP
Italy: Police Nab US Mob Boss in Clinic – AP
South Asia
Villagers in India Use Cellphones to Plug Holes in Governance – WP
