26 November SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
US Aims to Speed Shift to Afghan Control of Combat Operations – S&S
Marines to Wind Down Afghan Combat in 2012 – AP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Pakistan
To Stop Afghan Insurgent Bombs, Focus on Fertilizer from Pakistan – WP
Pakistan Says NATO Helicopters Kill Dozens of Soldiers – NYT
Pakistan Accuses NATO of Cross-Border Attack – LAT
Pakistan Reports Dozens of Deaths in NATO Attack – AP
Pakistan Stops NATO Supplies After Raid Kills 28 – Reuters
India Urges Pakistan Action Against Mumbai Attackers – AP
China, Pakistan Boost Anti-Terror Cooperation – AP
'Memo' Row Tests Pakistan Cabinet – BBC
Cricket Hero a Rising Political Star in Pakistan – WP
Denying Pakistan – LAT opinion
Iraq
Army General Describes Iraq Drawdown Progress – AFPS
Iraqi President Says Country Still Needs Americans – AP
US Uses an Insurgent Attack to Send a Message to Iraqis – NYT
Iraqi Police: Bombs Kill 10 In and Around Baghdad – AP
Egypt
Egypt Protesters Vow to Carry On, Reject New PM Appointment – VOA
Egypt Military Wooing Public to Keep Power – NYT
Egypt Protest Against Military Rulers is Biggest Yet – LAT
Egypt's New PM Appeals to Nation – BBC
New Prime Minister Exposes Divisions in Egypt – Reuters
Officials: Egypt Protester Killed Outside Cabinet – AP
Egypt Protesters Clash With Police, One Dead – Reuters
In Egypt, Progressive Salafist a Lonely Voice – WP
White House Urges Egypt’s Military to Yield Power – NYT
Egypt's Military Under Pressure from Protests, US – AP
For US, Risks in Pressing Egypt to Speed Civilian Rule – NYT
2 of 3 Arrested US Students Leave Egypt – AP
Losing Faith in a Revolution – WP opinion
Syria
Arab League Extends Syria's Deadline – VOA
Syria Lets Arab League Deadline on Observers Pass – NYT
Syria Defies Arab League Deadline – BBC
No Agreement on Arab League Demand; Violence Persists – LAT
Arab League Prepares for Syria Sanctions – Reuters
Syria Faces Sanctions but Army Stands by Regime – AP
Activists Report Fierce Clashes in Eastern Syria – AP
Arms Smugglers Thrive on Syrian Uprising – Reuters
Morocco
Morocco in First Poll to Elect PM – BBC
In Vote in Morocco, Many Stay Skeptical – NYT
Moroccans Vote in Modest Numbers for Elections – AP
Moderate Islamists Claim Moroccan Election Win – Reuters
Early Results Show Islamist Party Lead in Morocco – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Catholics, Muslims Pursue Dialogue Amid Mideast Tension – Reuters
Mysterious Explosions Pose Dilemma for Iranian Leaders – WP
Iran Quds Force Chief Defies US, Says Ready to Die – AP
Yemen Instability Stokes Terror Concerns – VOA
Yemen Opposition to Nominate Ex-Minister to Form Gov’t – Reuters
Clashes Follow Funeral in Bahrain – BBC
Analysis: Bahrain Digests Inquiry as Protests Continue – Reuters
Libya Leader, in Khartoum, Thanks Sudan for Weapons – Reuters
Technocrat 'Oil Man' Takes Charge of Libya Lifeline – Reuters
Libya's Ex-Oil Minister Criticizes New Leaders – AP
Tunisia Ex-Strongman's Nephew Gets 18 Years Prison – AP
The Saudi Wise Man – WP opinion
Israel’s Other Occupation – NYT opinion
US Department of Defense
Groundbreaking Research Looks at How Blasts Injure Brain – S&S
Study of Marines Shows Guilt is Top Cause of PTSD – S&S
Nuclear Transport Mission Rated Poor at Lewis-McChord – TNT
Three Face Courts-martial in 2010 Death of Airman in Iraq – PNJ
United States
Security Focus Created Tense Rivalry Between FBI, NYPD – WP
Money Broker Seeks Mercy in Times Square Bomb Case – AP
CIA Officers Mark Death of Mike Spann with Rare Request – AP
Ill. Pump Failure Wasn’t a Cyberattack – WP
Australia
Australia Eases Policy on Detaining Asylum Seekers – NYT
Obama's Asia Trip Underscores Australia Alliance – SH opinion
Canada
Ex-N.Y. Mafia Boss Found Dead by River in Canada – AP
World
Talks on Cluster Bomb Restrictions Collapse – NYT
US Defeated in Bid on Cluster Bomb Accord – Reuters
The End of Foreign Aid – WP opinion
Africa
E. Africa: Years of Detective Work Led to al-Qaida Target – AT
Kenya: Deadly Grenade Attacks Near Somalia Border – BBC
Kenya Cracks Down on Somalis – WP
1 Tourist Killed, 3 Kidnapped in Mali – VOA
Foreigners Kidnapped in Mali – BBC
Three Westerners Kidnapped in Mali, Fourth Killed – Reuters
Uganda’s Oil Could Be Gift That Becomes a Curse – NYT
Gambia President Wins Fourth Term – BBC
Americas
Mexican President Torture Probe Urged – BBC
Mexico: Group Files War-Crimes Complaint Against Calderon – AP
Video Shows Alleged Abuse by Mexican Police – AP
Bodies Identified in Mexico Mass Slaying – AP
Uribe Accuses Colombian President of 'Sacrificing Democratic Values' – LAT
War-Torn Colombian Valley Now Produces Butterflies – LAT
Venezuela Repatriates Gold Stocks – BBC
Peru Protests at Huge Gold Mine – BBC
Evangelical Leader Rises in Brazil’s Culture Wars – NYT
The Slow-Pitch Ambassadors to Cuba – NYT
Asia Pacific
China, Pakistan Boost Anti-Terror Cooperation – AP
UN Investigator Calls On N. Korea to Improve Human Rights – VOA
North Korea’s Children in Need of Food Aid, Agencies Warn – NYT
UN Report: North Korean Harvest Improves – AP
Philippines Say Arrested Hackers Funded by Saudi Group – Reuters
Cambodia: Opening Statements Conclude in KR Leaders Trial – VOA
Europe
New Fears on Europe, Italy's Borrowing Costs Jump Again – VOA
Italy Forced to Pay Record Rates – BBC
Belgium Credit Rating Downgraded – BBC
Russia to Hold Presidential Elections in March 2012 – VOA
In Quiet Part of Russia, Putin’s Party Loses Steam – NYT
Russia: Poll Predicts Putin's Party to Get Just 53 Percent – AP
Gas Deal With Belarus Gives Control of Pipeline to Russia – NYT
South Asia
India Urges Pakistan Action Against Mumbai Attackers – AP
India Opens Up to Foreign Retailers Despite Concerns Over Job Losses – VOA
