1 December SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Elite Marine Role in Afghanistan Key to 2014 Exit – AP
Marines Show US Institutions to Afghan Officials – AP
Study Shows Gains in Afghan Health – VOA
3 Afghan Policemen Die in Roadside Bombing – AP
Acid Sprayed over Afghan Family – BBC
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Pakistan
Obama Refrains From a Formal ‘I’m Sorry’ to Pakistan – NYT
US Denies NATO Attack on Pakistani Troops Deliberate – Reuters
NATO: Pakistan Resumes Some Cooperation – AP
Pakistan Dismisses Calls to Attend Afghan Conference – VOA
Pakistan: NATO Attack Could Hurt War on Terror – Reuters
Pakistan Drops BBC World News – VOA
Bomb Targets Official in Peshawar – Reuters
Iraq
Joint Statement Affirms Strong US-Iraq Partnership – AFPS
Biden, Maliki Hail ‘New Phase’ in US-Iraq Relations – WP
Biden Sees ‘New Path’ after US Pullout – WT
Talks on Iraq NATO Mission Stall Over Immunity – AP
Iraq Mulling US Bid to Keep Custody of Detainee – Reuters
Iraqi Market Bomb Attack Kills 10 – BBC
Bomb Blast Kills 10, Wounds 25 in Iraqi Town – Reuters
Gunmen Kill 7 at Home of Iraq Sunni Militia Leader – AP
Iran
Britain Increases Pressure on Iran After Attacks – VOA
Britain Shuts its Tehran Embassy, Expels Iran's Diplomats – LAT
Britain Orders Iran's Diplomats to Leave UK – AP
Iran Likely to Dominate EU Talks – BBC
Britain, EU to Intensify Pressure on Iran – Reuters
Iran’s Isolation Could Complicate Nuclear Issue – NYT
US Uncertain Israel Would Advise Before Iran Strike – Reuters
Iran Faces Increased Isolation – WP
The Shadow War Against Iran – WT editorial
The Iran Threat – LAT opinion
Egypt
Egyptians Await Poll Results; Islamists Claim Lead – VOA
Early Results in Egypt Show a Mandate for Islamists – NYT
Muslim Brotherhood Claims Strong Showing in Elections – WP
Egyptians Await Poll Results, Islamists See Gains – Reuters
Egypt's Islamists Stress Pragmatism – VOA
Islamists on Collision Course With Military After Vote – Bloomberg
Egypt’s Christians Prepare for New Political Climate – NYT
Israel / Palestinians
US Uncertain Israel Would Advise Before Iran Strike – Reuters
Palestinians to Receive Payments, Israel Says – NYT
Israel to Release Funds to Palestinians – WP
Released Palestinians Build Houses, Marry, Study – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Saudis Accused of New Repression – BBC
Syria Frees Prisoners, Continues Crackdown – VOA
Yemeni Forces Shell City of Taiz, 3 Killed – Reuters
Islamist Parties and Democracy – WP editorial
Next for the Arab Spring – WP opinion
Bahrain, a Vital US Ally – WT opinion
US Department of Defense
Panetta ‘Doomsday’ Scenario May Exaggerate Cuts – Bloomberg
Panetta Urges Leaders to Make Tough Choices – AFPS
Dempsey Shares Troops' Budget Anxiety, Urges Patience – AFPS
For Marine, A Rush to Judgment and Belated Vindication – WT
Judge Won't Step Down in Fort Hood Shooting Case – AP
Flawed Army Future Combat Systems a Costly Lesson – Bloomberg
US Army Orders Carl-Gustaf 84mm Recoilless Rifles – MT
Air Force to Extend Mission of Unmanned Space Plane – LAT
Inside the Ring – WT
United States
Cybersecurity Bill Raises Privacy Concerns – WP
Overloaded VA Should Seek Outside Help for Mental Health Care – S&S
‘Occupy’ Protesters Evicted in Two Cities – NYT
Foreign Aid Is Not a Rathole – NYT opinion
War on Terror Doesn’t Justify Retreat on Rights – WT opinion
United Kingdom
Britain Becomes Even More Wary of Unity – WP
Spy Center Seeking Code Breakers – BBC
Canada
Canadian Removed From UN Terrorist Blacklist – AP
World
New Zealand Cleanest Gov’t; N. Korea, Somalia Most Corrupt – NYT
Watchdog: Corruption Ignited This Year's Protests – AP
Global Corruption Index Reflects Arab Spring Unrest – Reuters
Africa
African Delegates Demand Immediate Action at Climate Conference – VOA
AU, Carter Center Urge Congolese to Accept Vote Results – VOA
Africa Observers Hail Congo Polls – BBC
Opposition Candidates Call on Congo to Annul Vote – AP
Nigerian Terrorists Pose Threat to US – WT
Congo's Kamerhe Withdraws Call to Annul Elections – Reuters
Ivory Coast Ex-Leader Charges Revealed – BBC
Ivory Coast: Gbagbo's ICC Court Appearance Set for Monday – Reuters
Somali Pirates Release Singaporean Tanker, Keep 4 Hostages – VOA
Somali Pirates Jailed in France – BBC
Americas
US-Mexico Border: Tunnel Yields 32 Tons of Pot – WP
Latest Mexico Border Tunnel May Have Stamp of Sinaloa – LAT
'Major' Tunnel Found on US-Mexico Border – BBC
Local Officials Reprimanded in Mexico Slaying Case – AP
Honduran Army Assumes Police Role – BBC
US Cleric: American Jailed in Cuba in Good Spirits – AP
Jamaica Gov't Minister Resigns Amid Investigations – AP
Tensions Rise in Guyana as Vote Counting Drags On – AP
Asia Pacific
China Military Condemns US-Australia Military Pact – AP
China, SEA Neighbors to Patrol Golden Triangle – Reuters
Taiwanese Youth Losing Taste for China Fight – AP
Inflation Fears Easing, China Turns to Lifting Growth – NYT
Burmese President Welcomes "Historic" Clinton Visit – VOA
Burma Hails 'New Chapter' with US – BBC
Greeted Quietly, Clinton Arrives in Burma – NYT
Landmark Clinton Visit to Burma Includes Weapons Concern – LAT
Clinton Focusing on Reforms in Burma – WP
Clinton Tests Reforms on Historic Visit to Burma – AP
US Wants Burma to Deepen Changes – Reuters
In Burma Countryside, Reforms Bring Little Relief – NYT
Study Shows Worse Picture of Meltdown in Japan – NYT
Study Shows Deeper Meltdown at Japan Nuke Reactor – AP
Central Asia
Atambayev Inaugurated as Kyrgyzstan’s President – VOA
Kyrgyzstan Swears in Its New President – AP
Europe
European Finance Ministers Look to Strengthen EU Rules – NYT
Central Banks Move as Europe Crisis Deepens – WP
Money Flows, but What Euro Zone Lacks Is Glue – NYT
Russia Targets US-Linked Election Watchdog – WP
Watchdog Complains of Pressure on Russian Voters – AP
Political Standoff Escalates in South Ossetia Over Vote – NYT
Subway Bombers in Belarus Sentenced to Death – AP
Greeks Hold First Major Strike Under New Government – Reuters
Italy Judge, Politician, Cop Nabbed in Mob Arrests – AP
South Asia
India: World's Biggest Democracy, Parliament Doesn't Work – Reuters
