24 February SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Uniformed Man Kills 2 Coalition Soldiers in Afghanistan – VOA
Two US Troops Killed amid Afghan Protests over Koran Burning – LAT
Taliban Calls on Security Forces to Turn on Foreigners – Reuters
Obama Apologizes for Quran Burning as Protests Continue – S&S
Obama Sends Apology as Afghan Koran Protests Rage – NYT
Afghan Police Support Protesters – WP
NATO Calls for Afghan Restraint Over Quran Burning – AP
In Report, Taliban Prisoners Assess NATO Effort – NYT
Pakistan Calls on Taliban to Hold Afghanistan Peace Talks – AP
Pakistan Urges Afghan Taliban to Enter Peace Talks – Reuters
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Afghans Flee War to Face Hunger, Disease in Slums – Reuters
Self-Inflicted Wounds – NYT editorial
More Afghan Cuts, More War – LAT opinion
Pakistan
US Delegation to Pakistan Walks into Uproar – WP
Clinton: US Ready to Reset Relations with Pakistan – WP
Bomb Rips Through Bus Station in Pakistan – VOA
Pakistan Police Station Attacked – BBC
Families of Those Missing in Pakistan Seek Answers – AP
Pakistan Calls for National Firewall – WP
Syria
Syrian Opposition Will Defend Against Assad – WP
After a Year, Deep Divisions Hobble Syria’s Opposition – NYT
Diplomats: 'Friends of Syria' May Demand Entry of Aid Within Days – VOA
‘Friends of Syria’ to Intensify Pressure as Bombardment Continues – NYT
Friends of Syria to Send Aid in 48 Hours if Assault Stops – Reuters
Tunis Summit to Seek Syria Truce – BBC
New Pressure Expected for Syria Cease-fire and Humanitarian Aid – LAT
Kofi Annan Named UN-Arab League Envoy to Syria – AP
UN Rights Body to Hold Urgent Meeting on Syria – AP
Red Cross Says No Reply From Syria on Truce Request – Reuters
Wounded French Reporter Bouvier Asks for Syria Evacuation – BBC
Wounded Journalists Appeal for Evacuation From Homs – NYT
2 Killed in Renewed Shelling of Syrian City – AP
Assad's Forces Pound Homs With Artillery, 5 Killed – Reuters
In Battered Syrian City, Cries of 'Tragic' Plight – AP
How to Halt the Butchery in Syria – NYT opinion
United States Needs to Help the Syrian People – TNR opinion
Iran
US Does Not Believe Iran is Trying to Build Nuclear Bomb – LAT
Telexes Show Iran’s Nuclear Deceit – WP
China Urges Iran to Cooperate with UN Inspectors – AP
UK Suspect in Iran Missile Plot Handed Over to US – AP
EU Prepares to Evict Iran's Banks from Banking Hub – AP
Top Japan Insurer to Cut Coverage for Ships in Iran – Reuters
Philippine Banana Group Weighs Halt to Iran Exports – Reuters
Obama’s Iran Options – WP opinion
A SWIFT Iranian Knockout Blow – CNN opinion
Iraq
55 Killed in Iraq Attacks – VOA
At Least 55 Dead in Iraq Attacks – BBC
More than 50 Killed in Iraq Bombings – WP
Coordinated Attacks Bombard Iraq, Killing Dozens – NYT
Widespread Shootings, Bombings Kill 55 Across Iraq – AP
Al-Qaida Claims Deadly Attacks on Iraqi Cities – AP
Prisoner in Iraq Tied to Hezbollah Faces US Military Charges – NYT
Middle East / North Africa
Panetta Hosts Meetings with Jordanian Military Leaders – AFPS
Egyptians' Sense of Safety has Plummeted, Poll Finds – LAT
Palestinian President Abbas Punts on the Peace Process – WP opinion
Is Tunisia Mideast's New City on a Hill? – FP opinion
WikiLeaks
Bradley Manning Declines to Enter Plea – WP
US Department of Defense
DepSecDef Carter Hears Troops’ Concerns, Vows to Take Action – AFPS
CJCS Dempsey Calls for Rededication to Profession of Arms – AFPS
Expect Navy Boards to do Less Job Cutting – S&S
Seven Marines Killed in Copter Collision During Training Exercise – S&S
Marine Helicopters Collide, 7 Killed – WP
Probe: Kosovo Unit Used Harsh Tactics on Junior Troops – S&S
Army Surgeon’s Office Releases Re-evaluations in Madigan PTSD Cases – S&S
Wilson to Retire as DOD Public Affairs Chief – AFPS
Assistant Defense Secretary Wilson Announces Retirement – S&S
United States
'Sovereign Citizen' Movement Now on FBI's Radar – LAT
White House Dinner Guest List Includes 64 Iraq Vets – AFPS
Obama Administration Seeks Online Privacy Rules – AP
Salvadoran May Face Deportation for Murders – NYT
A Suicidal Vet’s Plight – WP editorial
Australia
Australian Rivals Set Up Leadership Clash – BBC
Australia’s Ex-Premier to Challenge Successor – NYT
Australia's Rudd Challenges PM for Leadership – AP
World
In Praise of War Correspondents – LAT opinion
Africa
Britain Sees Somalia Conference as Opportunity for 'Most Failed State' – VOA
Leaders Back Somali Terror Fight – BBC
Some Somalis Say Critical Voices Absent in London – VOA
Recruitment of Somali Children for War on Rise – LAT
Somalia 'Strike Kills Militants' – BBC
Reports of Air Attack Said to Kill 4 in Somalia – AP
In New Protests, Echoes of an Uprising That Shook Sudan – NYT
Nigerian School Targeted in Fire – BBC
An Atypical Unrest Troubles Senegal’s Election Season – NYT
Tanzanians Riot over 'Witchcraft' – BBC
Americas
Venezuela: Chavez Set for New Cuba Surgery – BBC
Bolivia Disabled and Police Clash – BBC
Asia Pacific
US and North Korea Hold Talks in China – NYT
US and N. Korea Hold Nuclear Talks – WP
US, N. Korea in First Nuclear Talks Since Kim Death – AP
US Envoys Says North Korea Talks No Instant Fix – Reuters
China Urged to Continue Reforms for Growth – NYT
Chinese Official Warns Tibetans Against Separatism – AP
China Calls on Burma to Ensure Border Security – AP
US Freezes Japan Gangster Funds – BBC
Former Philippine President Pleads 'Not Guilty' to Election Fraud – VOA
Former Philippine President Denies Election Fraud Charge – NYT
Indonesia: Prison Riots Spur Evacuation of Foreign Inmates – LAT
Europe
Euro Zone Heads Toward Recession – WP
Russia: Putin Wraps Campaign in Patriotism at Mass Rally – VOA
Tens of Thousands Rally for Putin – WP
Resolute Putin Faces a Russia That’s Changed – NYT
Putin Says 'Battle On' for Russia – BBC
Russia: Poll Predicts Putin's First-Round Election Victory – AP
Bribes Part of Everyday Life in Putin's Russia – AP
Germany’s Leader Apologizes for Handling of Neo-Nazi Killings – NYT
DepSecDef Carter Meets with Polish Troops, Discusses Partnership – AFPS
Mladic Says UN's War Crimes Tribunal Biased – BBC
South Asia
India's Surging Vehicle Count Creates Public Health Hazards – VOA
