12 February SWJ Roundup
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Afghanistan
Risks of Afghan War Shift From Soldiers to Contractors – NYT
In Afghanistan, a Soviet Past Lies in Ruins – NYT
Afghans Fret Flight of Hard Cash a Sign of Things to Come – Reuters
U.S. Can Live With an Afghan Loss – FP opinion
Pakistan
For Pakistan's Gilani, a Test of Loyalty – WP
Syria
Syrian Troops Move Into Several Districts in Homs – VOA
Syrian Forces Shell Homs Ahead of Arab Meeting – Reuters
Syrian General Is Killed by Gunmen in Damascus Ambush – NYT
Syrian General Assassinated in Damascus – LAT
General Assassinated in Damascus – WP
Signs Syrian Opposition Making Inroads in Damascus – AP
Arabs to Discuss Syria Escalation – BBC
Syria Tells Libya, Tunisia to Close Embassies – Reuters
Realist Reasons to Intervene in Syria – CSM editorial
What's Iran Up to in Syria? – DS editorial
Get Over Iraq and Intervene in Syria – TG opinion
Iran
Amid Unease, Iran Marks Anniversary of Islamic Revolution – LAT
India Defends Oil Purchases From Iran – NYT
Iran: 30 Million Lose Email Access – AP
Just Say No to an Iran Bargain – Haaretz opinion
Egypt
Egyptian Activists Plan to Escalate Protests Against Military Rule – NYT
Egypt Stifles Pro-democracy Voices – WP
Dempsey Discusses Issues With Egypt’s Defense Leaders – AFPS
US General Discusses Crackdown With Egypt Ruler – AP
Top US General Discusses NGO Case in Cairo – Reuters
Low Turnout for 1st Anniversary of Mubarak's Ouster – VOA
Egypt Strike Fails to Make Impact – BBC
Egypt Detains Australian Journalist, US Student – Reuters
Egypt’s Never-Ending Revolution – NYT opinion
The Digital Road to Egypt’s Revolution – NYT opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Threats of War Cloud Hopes for Middle East – WP
Israel Bombs Gaza After Rocket Launch, Man Killed – Reuters
One Killed in Air Strikes on Gaza – BBC
Bahrain Expels 2 US Activists – VOA
Bahrain Reports: 2 American Activists Deported – AP
Libya Asks Niger to Extradite Qaddafi Son After Remarks – Reuters
Libya Asks Niger to Hand Over Gadhafi's Son – AP
Tunisian Secular Parties Merge to Face Islamists – Reuters
US Department of Defense
Panetta Provides Perspectives From Trip to NATO, Germany – AFPS
Marine’s Suicide is Only Start of Family’s Struggle – WP
United States
White House: US Deficit To Rise, Then Fall – VOA
Occupy Movement Regroups, Preparing for Its Next Phase – NYT
A High-Tech War on Leaks – NYT opinion
Africa
People Power Movements Rise in Sub-Saharan Africa – VOA
'Peace Pact' Signed by Two Sudans – BBC
Thousands Fleeing Mali Create Regional Strain – AP
Mali Sets April Deadline to Quell Rebellion – Reuters
Americas
Mob in Mexico Kills 3 Suspected Kidnappers – AP
Mexico Picks First Female Chief of Federal Police – Reuters
Three Mexico 'Kidnappers' Lynched – BBC
Venezuela Votes to Determine Hugo Chavez's Challenger – LAT
Colombia Seizes FARC Rebels' Explosives Cache – BBC
Guatemala Prez to Propose Legalizing Drugs – AP
Police in Brazil's Bahia End Strike Before Carnival – Reuters
Dominican Republic Police Target News Site in Raid – AP
Mystery Disease Kills Thousands in Central America – AP
Cuba: Fidel Castro Meets Intellectuals in 9-Hour Meeting – Reuters
Asia Pacific
China’s Political Heir Tries Introducing Himself to US – NYT
China Political Star Xi Jinping a Study in Contrasts – LAT
In China, Will Transition Bring Real Change? – WP
Reports: Tibetan Nun Sets Herself on Fire in China Protest – VOA
Thousands Rally Behind Suu Kyi on Burma Campaign Trail – VOA
Aung San Suu Kyi Campaigns for Burma Parliament – AP
Turkmen Leader Set for Easy Victory in Election – Reuters
Europe
Greek Leaders Push For Cuts Amid Backlash – VOA
Greek Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Approve Debt Deal – NYT
Greek PM Gives Final Euro Warning – BBC
Greek Leader Defends Bailout Deal – AP
Faces of Protest Are as Varied as Russia Itself – AP
Russia: Putin's Rivals Face Pressure, Biased Coverage – AP
Europe Takes to Streets Over ACTA – BBC
South Asia
