18 December SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Iraq
Capping US Withdrawal, Final Convoy Leaves Iraq – NYT
Last US Troops Withdraw from Iraq – BBC
As Last US Troops Exit, Leave a Troubled Land Behind – LAT
Last US Troops Leave Iraq, Ending War – Reuters
Last US Troops Elated to Leave Iraq as War Ends – AP
Iraq: A War of Muddled Goals, Painful Sacrifice – AP
4,474th. And Last? – WP
As Soldiers Leave, US Diplomats Face Huge Challenge – Reuters
Large Bloc of Lawmakers Boycotts Iraqi Parliament – NYT
Iraq Sunni Bloc Suspends Parliament Participation – Reuters
Hezbollah Prisoner Held by Iraq Faces Minor Charge – AP
Dwindling Christian Community Faces New Uncertainty – LAT
NATO Closes Up Training Mission in Iraq – Reuters
NATO Ends its 7-year Training Mission in Iraq – AP
Camp Echo Packs Up in Iraq with Little Fanfare – S&S
Turkey Playing Increasing Role in Iraq – VOA
Dempsey Thanks Kuwaiti Leaders for Help in Iraq – AFPS
Key Dates in the 2003-2011 Iraq War – AP
Iraq: Key Figures Since the War Began – AP
Taking Leave of Iraq – LAT editorial
An Elusive Victory in Iraq – LAT opinion
Afghanistan
Childbirth and Maternal Health Improve in Afghanistan – CSM
Karzai: Afghans Still Don't Have Personal Security – AP
Pakistan
Pakistan PM Dismisses Rumors of Rift With Army – VOA
The Pakistanis Have a Point – NYT opinion
Syria
Arab League Panel Considers U.N. Action Against Syria – VOA
Arab States Warn Syria on Inaction – NYT
Arab League Considers Turning to UN Over Syria – AP
Arabs May Take Syria Peace Plan to United Nations – Reuters
Iraq 'Positive' after Syria Talks – BBC
Syrian Forces Using Families as Hostages – TT
Egypt
Eight Dead in Second Day of Egypt Clashes – VOA
Death Toll Rises as Cairo Clashes Enter Second Day – NYT
Protesters, Soldiers Continue to Clash in Egypt – WP
Troops, Protesters Clash in Cairo for Third Day – Reuters
Egypt Military Uses Heavy Hand in Crushing Protest – AP
Egypt's PM Criticizes Protesters – BBC
Egypt's Wary Christians – LAT editorial
Libya
US Defense Chief Makes Historic Visit to Libya – VOA
Panetta Promises Continued Support to Libya – AFPS
Panetta Offers Support to New Libya – WP
Panetta Warns of 'Long and Difficult Transition' – LAT
Pentagon Boss Praises New Libya – BBC
Historic Visit to Libya by Pentagon Chief Panetta – AP
Panetta Says Libya Faces Long, Difficult Transition – Reuters
Libya’s Civilian Toll, Denied by NATO – NYT
Israel / Palestinians
Obama Responds to Republican Criticisms on Support for Israel – VOA
Bethlehem: The Divisions Deepen – TT
Palestinian Textbooks Debate Reaches US Campaign – AP
Israel Due to Free 550 Palestinians in Shalit Swap – Reuters
What ‘Pro-Israel’ Should Mean – WP opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Russian Customs Seize Iran-bound Radioactive Metal – CSM
Russia Seizes Radioactive Isotope Bound for Iran – TT
Iran Says Arrests Another CIA Spy – Reuters
Warring Yemen Forces Quit Sanaa, 2 Troops Die in South – Reuters
Protesters, Police Clash for Third Day in Bahrain – AP
Tunisians Rally on Anniversary of Uprising – VOA
Tunisia Remembers Man Whose Death Sparked Arab Spring – TT
Cradle of Arab Spring Celebrates First Anniversary – Reuters
Tunisia Unveils Bouazizi Statue – BBC
Algeria Ups Security for Year-End Tourism – AP
Pastor Yousef: Convert to Islam or Die – WT editorial
WikiLeaks
Manning’s Gender Identity Issues Raised in WikiLeaks Case – WP
Bias Rejected in Wikileaks Case – BBC
Testimony in Manning's Case Shows Breadth of Evidence – LAT
US Department of Defense
Secretary Expects Cuts in Marines and the Navy – NYT
United States
A War Obama Didn’t Want Shaped His Foreign Policy – NYT
Obama: Nation Should Emulate Troops’ Service, Sacrifice – AFPS
As Wars End, Young Veterans Return to Scant Jobs – NYT
Is Puerto Rico Becoming a Narco-State? – CSM
A Wrong Turn in Terror Fight – LAT editorial
For Obama, Time to Unveil the Vision Thing – WP opinion
End of America’s Era – WP opinion
Flags for Civilians – NYT opinion
World
War Really Is Going Out of Style – NYT opinion
Africa
Kenya Marches Into Somalia but Can't See the Enemy – AP
Kenya 'will Pursue Somali Rebels' – BBC
Nigeria Seizes Bomb Factory After Islamist Attacks – Reuters
Nigeria Protest Over Toll Roads Turns Violent – AP
5 Killed in Drive-By Shooting in Northeast Nigeria – NYT
UNICEF Urges Quick Action in Sahel – VOA
Congo Opposition Parties Plan 'Ghost Towns' – Reuters
Gabon Voters Casting Ballots in Legislative Election Saturday – VOA
Shortchanging Somalia – LAT editorial
Americas
Mexico Party Formally Names Presidential Candidate – AP
Mexico: Safe Travels South of the Border – WP
Argentina Eyes Tighter Newsprint Control – BBC
American Who Was Jailed in Peru Is Blocked at Airport – NYT
Berenson Barred From Leaving Peru – AP
In Cuba Property Thaw, New Hope for a Decayed Icon – AP
Asia Pacific
China's Rebel Villagers Threaten March on Government – TT
Flooding Kills Hundreds in Southern Philippines – NYT
Flash Floods Kill More than 450 in Philippines – LAT
Flash Floods Kill at Least 450 in Philippines – AP
Philippines Steps Up Flood Rescue – BBC
Migrant Ship Sinks Off Indonesia; Over 200 Missing – AP
Gunmen Attack Helicopter Carrying Mine Workers in Indonesia – NYT
Testing the Limits of Freedom in New Burma – Reuters
S. Korean President Presses Japan on Sex Slaves – AP
Central Asia
Kazakhstan Declares State of Emergency After Deadly Protests – VOA
Kazakhstan Orders Curfew for Oil Town – NYT
Crackdown Follows Kazakh Clashes – BBC
Kazakh Leader Orders Curfew After Oil City Riots – Reuters
Europe
Medvedev Urges Reform of Russia Political System – NYT
Putin 'Would Lose Honest Presidential Election' – TT
Russia: Smaller Turnout at 2nd Round of Moscow Protests – AP
