15 November SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Questions Cloud Meeting of Afghan Elders Called by Karzai – NYT
Spokesman for Taliban Denies Report of His Arrest – NYT
Poll: Afghan Support for Taliban Declining – AP
Afghans Tentatively Seek a Voice After 30 Years of Conflict – Reuters
Taliban Claims to Have Afghan Jirga Security Plans – VOA
Taliban 'Has Jirga Security Plan' – BBC
Taliban Publishes “Security Plan” for Afghan Assembly – McClatchy
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Pakistan
On Afghan-Pakistan Border, Suspicions Reign – WP
Pakistani Journalist Given US Asylum – WP
Suspected US Missiles Kill 7 Militants in Pakistan – AP
US Tries 'Hip Hop' Diplomacy in Pakistan – Reuters
Iran
Obama: Russia, China United With US on Iran Nuclear Issue – VOA
New Reports Link N. Korean, Iranian Nuclear Programs – VOA
High Emotion and Intrigue After Iran Blast – NYT
Did Israel Assassinate Iran's 'Missile King'? – CSM
Iran Says Duqu Hack 'Controlled' – BBC
Attack on Iran Could Risk Gulf Oil Supplies – WT
Before We Bomb Iran, Let's Have a Serious Conversation – NYT opinion
Syria
Syria Faces Growing Isolation for Crackdown – VOA
Dozens Killed in Syria as Jordan King Tells Assad to Go – BBC
Jordan's King Abdullah Calls for Assad's Resignation – VOA
Jordan’s King: Syria's Assad Should Resign – BBC
King of Jordan Calls for Syria’s Leader to Step Down – NYT
Jordan’s King Suggests Assad Resign – WP
Jordan's King on Syria's President: 'I Would Step Down' – CNN
Pressure Mounts on Syrian Leader Amid Crackdown – AP
Assad Under Pressure as Iran Holds Talks with Opposition – TT
Jordanian Embassy in Damascus Attacked – AP
Iraq FM Insists Not Pressured Over Syria Vote – AP
US Senators Press for Answers on Syria – WP
No Let-up in Unrest Across Syria – BBC
Activists: More Than 50 Killed in Syria in 1 Day – AP
Activists: 69 Killed in Syria on Monday – Reuters
Isolating Syria's Assad – LAT editorial
Turning the Screw on Assad’s Ailing Regime – TT editorial
Libya
Libyan Factions in Deadly Clashes – BBC
Forerunner of Libyan Army Deployed in Militia Feud – AP
US Official: Most Looted Missiles Still in Libya – Reuters
NATO Countries May Face War Crimes Inquiry – AP
Iraq
Logistical Drawdown Progressing Smoothly in Iraq – AFPS
FM Insists Iraq Not Pressured Over Syria Vote – AP
Yemen
UN Envoy: Yemen President Should Transfer Power – AP
Yemen's Saleh Says Ready to Step Down in 90 Days – Reuters
3 French Aid Workers Freed in Yemen – AP
Egypt
Fears of Mubarak’s Outlawed Party Loom Over Vote – NYT
No Poll Ban for Mubarak Backers – BBC
Deadly Protest in Northern Egypt – BBC
Israel / Palestinians
International Negotiators Meet, Little Progress on Mideast Peace – VOA
Obama Expresses 'Disappointment' on French Palestinian Vote – VOA
Israel and Kenya in Security Pact to Fight Somalia’s al-Shabab – BBC
Middle East / North Africa
Qatar Wields Outsize Influence in Arab Politics – NYT
Lebanese Politicians Fight Over Syria on Live TV – AP
Saudi Arabia, South Korea in Nuclear Cooperation Deal – Reuters
US Department of Defense
HASC Readiness Chair Pushes Panetta for AirSea Info – AOL
Troops Feel More Pity than Respect – WP
United States
Far From Washington, Obama Defends His Policies – NYT
Terrorism Top Concern at Justice – WT
Immigration from Mexico in Rapid Retreat – LAT
Occupy Encampments Face Wave of Shutdowns – USAT
Police Clear Occupy Camp at NYC’s Zuccotti Park – NYT
New York Police Evict Occupy Protesters – LAT
Police Clear Occupy Oakland Encampment, Protesters Return – NYT
The Torture Candidates – NYT editorial
Torture and Exceptionalism – NYT opinion
Focus on Foreign Policy – WT opinion
United Kingdom
PM: Euro Crisis 'an Opportunity' – BBC
UK: Missiles Could be Used to Protect Olympics – AP
Missiles 'May Protect 2012 Games' – BBC
Four Held in Birmingham Terror Raids – TT
Passport Checks Were Relaxed at 28 Ports – BBC
Fighter Deal 'May Save BAE Jobs' – BBC
Morale the First Casualty of the MoD’s Bungling – TT editorial
Could We Meet the Eyes of the Fallen? – TT editorial
Australia
Obama Expected to Announce Boost in Australia Defense Ties – S&S
Africa
Sudan, S. Sudan Trade Blame for Deteriorating Security – CSM
Israel and Kenya in Security Pact to Fight Somalia’s al-Shabab – BBC
Residents Flee Somali Rebel Enclave After Air Attack – Reuters
Tensions High with Congo's Election on Horizon – CSM
Swaziland Needs 'Regime Change' – BBC
Americas
Drug Cartel Plot Aimed at US-Owned Targets – WT
Mexico's PRI Retakes Michoacán, Eyes Presidency – CSM
Mexico President's Sister Defeated in Michoacan Vote – LAT
Ex-Ruling Party Wins Violence-Scarred Mexican Race – AP
Peru VP Chehade 'Steps Aside' Over Scandal – BBC
2 More Arrested in Ramos Kidnapping in Venezuela – AP
Asia Pacific
Willard Details Pacific Command’s Mission, Scope – AFPS
Obama Closes APEC, Cites Progress Toward 'Seamless' Economic Zone – VOA
US, Asia Deepen Security Ties Amid China Challenge – AP
China Rebuffs Obama’s Criticisms on Trade, Currency – VOA
New Reports Link N. Korean, Iranian Nuclear Programs – VOA
Social Critic Captivates Voters in South Korea – NYT
Suu Kyi Backs Burma President – TT
Suu Kyi Positive on Burma Reform – BBC
Burma Monks Hold Rare Protest Over Prisoners, War – Reuters
Land Mine Explodes at Burma House, Killing 10 – AP
Philippines Seeks Summit on Sea Row; China Cool – AP
Philippine Court Allows Arroyo to Travel Abroad – AP
Chapter and Verse on China's Moral Predations – WT opinion
Obama: China’s Stooge – WT opinion
China: We Hate Americans – WT opinion
China Roils Not-so-Pacific Pacific – WT opinion
Central Asia
New Kyrgyz President to Take Office in December – AP
Europe
Fleet of US Drones Now Based in Turkey – WP
Germany’s Merkel Lays Out Plan to Save the Euro – NYT
German: A Disturbing New Dimension of Far-Right Terror – DS
Germany’s Merkel Appalled by 'Neo-Nazi' Murders – BBC
German Intel Criticized for Overlooking Neo-Nazi Group – LAT
German Intel Agencies Puzzled by Far Right Terror – AP
US Airman Describes Shooting at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport – S&S
Italy’s NEW PM Mario Monti Gets to Work – WP
Italy’s New PM Monti 'Aims to Stay Until 2013' – BBC
Norway Terrorist Admits to Camp Massacre of 77 People – CSM
Norway Shooter's Cold-Blooded Court Appearance – DS
Norway Killer Claims Mantle of Resistance Leader – AP
Russians Leaving the Country in Droves – LAT
South Asia
