5 January SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Karzai Supports Direct US-Taliban Talks – WP
Karzai Gives a Lukewarm Welcome to Taliban Talks – NYT
Iran Intensifies Efforts to Influence Policy in Afghanistan – WP
Afghan Official Gunned Down on Way to Mosque – AP
Some Find Hope in Afghan Outcry Over Bride's Abuse – AP
‘AfPak Hands’ Program Pays Dividends in Afghanistan, Pakistan – AFPS
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Talking With the Taliban – NYT editorial
Pakistan
Pakistani Taliban Kills 15 Abducted Security Officers – VOA
Insurgents Say They Executed 15 Pakistani Soldiers – NYT
Pakistani Militants Kill 15 Security Officers – AP
Pakistani Taliban Say Kill 15 Soldiers, Vow Further 'Revenge' – Reuters
Iran
Iranian Bill Would Bar Warships from Gulf – WP
Work as Usual for US Warship After Warning by Iran – NYT
Europe Takes Bold Step Toward a Ban on Iranian Oil – NYT
EU Agrees to Ban Iranian Oil Imports – VOA
EU Agrees to Embargo on Iranian Crude – Reuters
Iranian President Expected to Visit Latin America – LAT
Iran Under Pressure – WP opinion
Syria
Syrian Activists: Damascus Misleading Arab League Observers – VOA
Syrian Activists Say Troop Withdrawal Is a Sham – Reuters
Doubts Over Syria Rebel Army After Escalation Threat – Reuters
Syria Releases 552 Detainees – BBC
Iraq
Explosions Across Baghdad Kill Dozens – NYT
Baghdad Hit by Deadly Bomb Blasts – BBC
Explosions in Shiite Areas of Baghdad Kill 23 – AP
Four Blasts Kill 25 in Iraq's Capital – Reuters
Egypt
Egypt’s Islamists to Vie for Power – WP
Egypt Leader’s Credibility Stumbles on His Words – NYT
One Year on, No Answers to Egypt Church Bombing – AP
Rulers Are Threatening the Gains of Tahrir Square – NYT opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Analysis: Jordan Talks May Help Palestinian Leader – AP
Israel's Religion Minister Fears Jewish Divides – Reuters
Ex-Israeli Leader Olmert Accused of Bribe-Taking – AP
Turkey to Broach Kurdistan Issue in Tehran – VOA
In a Shift, the President of Yemen Will Stay Put – NYT
Yemen President Capitalizes on His Political Wits – LAT
Libyan Leader Says Militia Clashes Could Create Civil War – NYT
Libyan Leader Warns of Civil War – WP
UN Diplomat Wants Libya NATO Investigation – AP
US Department of Defense
Obama to Unveil Details of a Strategic Review for the US Military – WP
Pentagon Review 'Will Axe Troops' – BBC
It’s a Brave New World of Weaponry – WP
Navy Testing Long-range Drone that Tracks Suspicious Vessels – S&S
Air Force Continuing to Trim Workforce with 2nd Round of Buyouts – S&S
New Law Eases Airport Screening for Troops, Families – AFPS
Navy Pilot Killed Self in San Diego Murder-Suicide – AP
Retired Colonel Accused of Taking $2M from Guard Families Fund – S&S
United States
Military's Gold Star Families Often Feel Disconnected – S&S
United Kingdom
UK MPs Urge Foreign Aid Conditions – BBC
British Lawmakers Urge Ruling on Lethal Force Against Pirates – VOA
UK MPs: Clarify Piracy Defense Laws – BBC
Africa
Africa’s Many Elections Reap Few Rewards – VOA
Kenyans Still Living in Camps From '07 Elections – VOA
Nigerian Unions Call for Fuel Price Strike, Protests – VOA
Police Break Up Fuel Protest in North Nigeria – AP
Rwandan Rebels 'Kill 26 in Congo' – BBC
AU Prepares Big Anti-Shabab Military Push in Somalia – VOA
Americas
Iranian President Expected to Visit Latin America – LAT
Mexico Cartel Boss Pleads Guilty – BBC
31 Inmates Killed in Northern Mexico Prison Fight – AP
Cuba Blames Twitter for Castro Death Rumor – WP
Colombia's Wrong-way Reform – LAT editorial
Asia Pacific
China Pushes for N. Korean Stability – WP
Pitching US Liberal Arts in China – WP
Ties to China Linger as Issue as Taiwanese Prepare to Vote – NYT
Senior US Diplomat to Meet Top South Korean Nuclear Envoy – VOA
US and S. Korea Discuss Leadership Change in N. Korea – AP
South Korea Says Ready for Talk With Hostile North – Reuters
Finland Grants Transit Permit for Impounded Patriot Missiles to S. Korea – AP
Japanese Troops Heading to California to Train with Marines – S&S
Burma Celebrates Independence Amid Criticism – VOA
Britain’s Hague Urges Reforms During Burma Visit – VOA
UK's Hague Arrives in Burma to Urge Reforms – AP
Philippines Doubles Bounty on Fugitive Ex-General – AP
Aussie Kidnapped in Philippines Seeks $2M Ransom – AP
Cambodia Anti-Drug Chief Sentenced for Corruption – AP
Europe
Charges Against Journalists Dim the Democratic Glow in Turkey – NYT
