18 November SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
In Kandahar City, Trying to Make the Most of a Recent Calm – VOA
“Without US Force Afghanistan Headed For Civil War” – WP
US Senators Challenge Karzai’s Assumptions – WP
Three Million Afghans Face Hunger as Winter Looms – Reuters
Two British Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Blast – BBC
Afghan Official: Roadside Bomb Kills 4 Children – AP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
US-Afghan Partnership Serves Both Nations’ Interests – WP editorial
Pakistan
In Pakistan, a Deep Civil-Military Divide – WP
Pakistan Envoy to US Called Back Over Coup Memo – LAT
Pakistan's US Envoy in Memo Row – BBC
Pakistani Ambassador to US Caught in Controversy – AP
Pakistan Blocks 'Obscene' Texts – BBC
Iran
UN Watchdog Wants Visit to Iran's Nuclear Facilities – VOA
UN Seeks Iran Visit Amid Nuclear Fears – BBC
Nuclear Watchdog Seeks Consensus on Iran – NYT
UN Resolution to Sharply Criticize Iran – WP
Iran: IAEA Chief Threatens Iranian Lives – AP
Iran Nuclear Program: 5 Key Sites – CSM
New US Bomb Gives Iran Something to Think About – LAT
Barak Reassures Israel Over 'Empathy' for Iran Atom Bid – Reuters
Syria
Armed Groups Are on Rise in Syria, as Are Civil War Fears – NYT
Syria Military Defectors Taking Active Role in Revolt – LAT
At Least 5 More Civilian Deaths Reported in Syria Unrest – VOA
New Call for UN Action on Syria – BBC
France Calls for Tough Sanctions on Syria – TT
Syrian Troops Shell Villages, Arab Deadline Looms – Reuters
Syrian Official Agrees 'in Principle' to Observers – AP
Syria Conflict 'Similar to Civil War', Russia Says – BBC
US Probing Use of Surveillance Technology in Syria – WP
Syrian Websites Hosted in Canada, US – AP
Iraq
Commander Cites ‘Positive Impact’ From Iraq Mission – AFPS
Iraq Executes Tunisian Over Shiite Shrine Attack – AP
Egypt
Egypt: Violence in Nile City Sparks Worry about Military Tactics – McClatchy
Thousands Protest in Egypt's Tahrir Against Army Rule – Reuters
Egyptians Protest Against More Powers to Military – AP
Egyptians Fear Return of Mubarak Allies – WP
Nude Blogger Riles Egyptians Of All Stripes – NYT
Middle East / North Africa
US Military Goes Online to Rebut Extremists’ Messages – NYT
Jordan Tribesmen Set Fire to State Building, Cars – AP
Kuwait Tightens Security After Protest in Parliament – NYT
Hamas-Appointed Court Fines Gaza Banks – NYT
Israeli Foreign Minister Seeks to Cut Ties with Mossad – WT
Group in US Hoped for Big Payday in Offer to Help Qaddafi – NYT
Libya Open for Business but Obstacles Ahead – Reuters
Some Fear for Rights in Tunisia – USAT
Terrorist War, Islamist Peace – WT editorial
Israel Beware: China Arms Hezbollah – WT opinion
US Department of Defense
White House Threatens to Veto Defense Bill Over Detainee Rules – WP
Military of Two Minds Over 'Super Committee' Success – S&S
Agreement Elusive on Women in Combat – WT
Wreath-Laying at JFK Gravesite Marks 50th Anniversary of Green Beret – S&S
Special Forces Equals Green Berets. Got It? – AP
United States
Congress OKs Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown – LAT
Boehner: War Drawdown Savings Can't Go to Jobs – AP
White House Threatens Veto Over Detainee Policy – AP
Occupy Movement Marks Two Months of Protests – VOA
Occupy Protesters Arrested in NY, Protests Pop Up Across Nation – WP
200 Are Arrested as OWS Protesters Clash With the Police – NYT
Mass Arrests at Occupy Wall Street Protests – BBC
Occupy Protesters Try to Keep Momentum – USAT
Administration Showing Leniency in Immigration Cases – LAT
House GOP Challenge Border Patrol Agent’s Sentence – WT
White House Shooter Charged with Trying to Assassinate Obama – VOA
In Shooting at White House, Attempted Assassination Charge – NYT
Suspect is Charged with Trying to Kill Obama – WP
Shooting Suspect Called Obama 'the anti-Christ' – USAT
Passage of Vet Jobs Bill Doesn't Mean Immediate Changes – VOA
Embassy Row – WT
When Will the Drone War End? – WP opinion
Arming Against Cyber Attacks – WP opinion
Should Candidates Have to Pass a Civics Test? – NYT opinion
Australia
Obama: Australian, US Troops Backbone of Alliance – AFPS
Obama Rallies Aussie Troops – WP
Obama Addresses Troops at Final Stop in Australia – NYT
ASEAN Leaders React to Planned US Marine Base in Australia – VOA
Canada
Canadian Expo Showcases Non-Lethal Weapons – AFPS
Africa
Kenya Seeks US Help with Somalia Offensive – LAT
Who’s Bombing Somalia? French, US Trade Blame – AP
AU Considers Sending Ethiopian Troops to Somalia – NYT
Kenya Offers to Boost AU Force in Somalia – BBC
Kenya Sees Military Operation in Somalia as Necessity – LAT
Official: Kenyan Soldiers Arrive at Somalia Border – AP
Concern in Kenya Over Cost of Somalia Operation – AP
Nigeria Moving to Confront Boko Haram Terrorism – VOA
Oil Ties Will Prevent Sudan War, Despite Posturing – Reuters
Sudan Turns to Oil, China, and Food Exports – CSM
Refugees at South Sudan's Yida Camp Sick, Hungry – VOA
South Sudan Rulers Must Trim 'Huge' Government – Reuters
Former Rwandan Mayor Found Guilty of Genocide Charges – VOA
Rwandan Is Convicted in 1994 Killings – NYT
Obama’s Kenyan Move – WT editorial
Americas
Mexican President Names New Interior Minister – LAT
Mexico Names Intelligence Chief to Interior Post – AP
Mexico Rights Bodies Allege Abuses by Ex-Top Cop – AP
Mexico Apologizes for Activist 1974 Disappearance – AP
FARC Forever? – NYT opinion
Asia Pacific
Obama Says US Will Maintain Pacific Presence – AFPS
Obama Says Asia-Pacific is 'Top US Priority' – BBC
China Bristles as Obama Woos ASEAN Nations – TT
US Ambassador Urges China Not to Interfere in Business – Reuters
China's Wen Warns 'Outside Forces' on Sea Dispute – Reuters
China Vows Closer Military Ties With North Korea – AP
Taiwan-China Peace Accord Unlikely – VOA
ASEAN Leaders Meet; Security and Burma at Forefront – VOA
Burma to Chair ASEAN Bloc in 2014 – BBC
Military-Dominated Burma to Chair ASEAN in 2014 – AP
Secretary of State Clinton to Visit Burma – LAT
Clinton to be First US Secretary of State to Visit Burma in 50 Years – WP
Clinton to Visit Burma as Dissident Leader Rejoins Politics – NYT
Obama Sending Clinton to Repressive Burma – AP
Obama Opens Door to New US Ties With Burma – Reuters
Suu Kyi's Party to Contest Burma By-Elections – Reuters
Philippines Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-President – AP
US Sending $10M in Flood Aid, Hundreds of Troops to Thailand – S&S
Cambodia: No Trial for Khmer Rouge Minister – BBC
Europe
European Rift on Central Bank’s Role in Debt Relief – NYT
Italian PM Wins Confidence Vote – BBC
Greece Protesters Rally in Athens – BBC
Greeks Protest as France, Spain Squeezed – Reuters
Russia Reconquers Eastern Europe via Business – CSM
Russian Military Chief Warns of Nuclear War Risks – AP
Serbia to Implement Deals with Kosovo – AP
Norway Terror Suspect Rejects al-Qaida Link – AP
US Fugitive 'to Stay in Portugal' – BBC
The Technocratic Nightmare – NYT opinion
South Asia
