25 January SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Taliban Leader's Grip on Insurgency Weakens, General Says – USAT
ISAF: No Evidence Insurgents Behind Killing of French Soldiers – S&S
Afghan Military: Motive Unclear in French Shooting – AP
France Rules Out Hasty Afghan Withdrawal – VOA
Panetta, Czech Defense Minister Discuss Afghanistan – WT
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
Syria Extends Observer Mission as Arab League Turns to UN – VOA
Syria Extends Arab League Mission – BBC
Gulf States Withdrawing Monitors, Urge UN Action – LAT
Arab League: Syria Observers Need More Time – VOA
Arab States Seek UN Help on Syria – WP
Arab Efforts to Stem Syrian Bloodshed in Turmoil – AP
Syria Rejects Peace Effort From Region – NYT
UN Envoys Slam Russia for Selling Weapons to Syria – Reuters
Iran
Sanctions Against Iran Grow Tighter, but What’s the Next Step? – NYT
US Military in Persian Gulf Still Necessary, Welcome Force – WT
Obama: No Options Off Table on Iran Nuclear Program – Reuters
Iran Says Sanctions to Fail, Repeats Hormuz Threat – Reuters
UK Forces 'Could be Sent to Gulf' – BBC
UK Could Send Military Assets to Strait of Hormuz – AP
India Explores Ways to Buy Iranian Oil – VOA
Iraq
Attacks in Iraq Kill at Least 19 – WP
Car Bombs Rock Baghdad Shia Areas – BBC
Marine Spared Jail Time in Iraq Killings – VOA
Wuterich Denies Firing at Women and Children, Won't Go to Jail – AP
Haditha Marine 'Should Serve No Time' – BBC
In Iraq, Haditha Case is Reminder of Justice Denied – LAT
Iraqi Town Says Justice Failed Victims of US Raid – AP
Egypt
One Year On, Egypt's Revolutionaries See Work in Progress – VOA
Muslim Brotherhood Adopting Caution on Economic Matters – WP
Economic Potholes Add Dangers on Egypt’s New Political Path – NYT
Egypt's Tantawi to Partially Lift State of Emergency Wednesday – VOA
Egypt 'to End' State of Emergency – BBC
Egypt’s Ruling General Announces Partial Lifting of Emergency Law – WP
Egypt's Ruler Partially Lifts Emergency Laws – AP
Egypt Protests on Anniversary of anti-Mubarak Uprising – BBC
Ahead of Anniversary, Egypt's New MPs Demand Justice – Reuters
Egypt’s Partial Step – NYT editorial
A Test for Egypt: Hearing All Voices – NYT opinion
No Joy in Egypt – LAT opinion
Libya
Libyan Government Faces Growing Frustration – WP
Libyan Protesters Lash Out at New 'Monster' in Power – WT
Pro-Government Libyan Militia Routed From a Qaddafi Bastion – NYT
Gadhafi Loyalists Seize Libyan City – AP
Confusion Surrounds Libya Clashes – BBC
Anger, Chaos but No Revolt After Libya Violence – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
An Ambitious Arab Capital Reaffirms Its Grand Cultural Vision – NYT
Nine Arrested Over Saudi 'Riots' – BBC
Saudi Arabia Official: 9 Accused of Instigating Riots – AP
Police Under Attack in Bahrain – BBC
Islamist Militants Quit Captured Yemeni Town – Reuters
The Justice of Occupation – NYT opinion
US Department of Defense
President Announces Picks for Top DOD Posts – AFPS
Air Force Leaders Say Strategy Calls for F-22, F-35 Capabilities – AFPS
Combat Rations Change to Reflect Troops’ Palates – AFPS
Affair Confirmed as Reason for Removal of Grafenwöehr Commander – S&S
United States
President Obama’s Fourth State of the Union Speech – NYT multimedia
The State of the Union – NYT video
The State of the Union – WP transcript
What Obama Said About the World in the State of the Union – LAT
Obama Speech Makes Pitch for Economic Fairness – NYT
Obama Says Nation Must Address Inequality – WP
GOP Blasts Obama for 'Efforts to Divide Us' – LAT
Obama Touts Military Successes as He Drives for Re-election – Reuters
Ex-CIA Officer’s Path From Terrorist Hunter to Defendant – NYT
Wife of Alleged CIA Leaker Resigns from Agency – WP
House Passes Two Bills Promoting Religion at War Memorials – S&S
Report Finds Problems at Multiple VA Cemeteries – S&S
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Trying to Kill Obama – AP
Africa
US Military Raid in Somalia Frees American and Danish Hostages – AP
US Raid Frees Two Pirate Hostages in Somalia – Reuters
Nigeria Police Investigating Kano Attacks – VOA
Nigeria Makes Boko Haram Arrests – BBC
Blast Destroys Police Station in North Nigeria – Reuters
Youths Overrun Bombed North Nigeria Police Station – AP
Nigeria Struggles With Rise of Radical Islam – VOA
Kenya Sets Up Legal Team to Help Respond to ICC – VOA
US Urging Sudan to Open Humanitarian Access to Conflict Areas – VOA
UN Condemns South Sudan Air Raid – BBC
Americas
5 Police Shot Dead in Town Outside Mexico City – AP
Six Die in Failed Mexico Escape – BBC
Venezuela Touts Anti-Drug Effort, Deports Suspects – AP
In Tiny Ecuador, Populist President Restrains Press – WP
Ecuador Court Suspends Press Libel Case – BBC
El Salvador Police Chief Criticized – BBC
Haiti Creates Nationwide Food Program – AP
Free Homes, Gracias Chávez – NYT opinion
Asia Pacific
Deadly Confrontation Spreads in Tibetan Region of China – NYT
Clashes Spread in Tibetan Region in China – AP
China’s Gains and Efforts to Retain Scientists – NYT
US Still Taking Cautious Approach to North Korea Aid – LAT
Study: Magnitude-7 Quake Likely to Hit Tokyo Within Four Years – AP
Japan Faces Rare Trade Deficit – WP
US-Japan Exercises Underscore New Strategy Guidance Focus – AFPS
Near Cambodia's Temple Ruins, a Devotion to Learning – NYT
Europe
Eastern EU States Under Pressure Amid Social Unrest – VOA
Renowned Spanish Judge Goes on Trial, Accused of Abusing Power – NYT
Panetta, Czech Republic Counterpart Discuss Key Issues – AFPS
Organization: Kosovo Supervision to End this Year – AP
