12 March SWJ Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
American Soldier Fires on Afghan Civilians Inside Homes; 16 Killed – WP
US Sergeant Is Said to Kill 16 Civilians in Afghanistan – NYT
US Soldier Held for Shooting Afghan Civilians – VOA
Afghan Village Shooter Said to be American Enlisted Soldier – S&S
US on Alert for Afghan Reprisals – BBC
Taliban Vows Revenge for US Soldier's Shooting Rampage – CNN
Obama 'Deeply Saddened' by Killing of Afghan Civilians – LAT
Officials Condemn Afghanistan Shooting, Offer Condolences – AFPS
Afghanistan Killings Raise Questions About Alliance With US – LAT
Afghans Express Skepticism Over Shooting Account – AP
For US, Bad News on War Continues Amid Anger Over Killings – WP
In Assessing the Damage, Fears of an Emboldened Taliban – NYT
Deadly Afghan Shootings Lead to Debate in DC. – LAT
Analysis: Obama's Afghanistan Problem Gets Worse – AP
Afghan Civilian Deaths Could Delay Strategic Pact With US – Reuters
Gingrich: Afghanistan May be 'Undoable' Mission – AP
Killings Add to Worries at Soldier’s Home Base – NYT
Double Sacrifice: Family Loses Sons in Afghanistan – AP
Afghanistan Denies Alleged Smuggling by Air Force – AP
Afghan Officials: 45 Feared Trapped in Avalanche – AP
Germany's Merkel Pays Surprise Trip to Afghanistan – Reuters
Syria
UN's Annan Leaves Syria Empty-Handed – VOA
UN Envoy Leaves Syria Empty-Handed – NYT
UN Envoy Leaves Syria Without Deal – WP
UN Envoy Annan 'Optimistic' Over Syria – BBC
Peace Envoy to Syria Optimistic Despite Failed Talks – LAT
Military Points to Risks of a Syrian Intervention – NYT
A Look at Syria's Armed Opposition – ISW
'Many Dead' in Fresh Homs Attacks – BBC
Activists: Civilians 'Massacred' in Central Syria – AP
Politicizing Intelligence on Syria – WS opinion
Military Intervention Could Backfire in Syria – NP opinion
Israel / Palestinians
Fighting Continues on Israel-Gaza Border – VOA
Fighting Between Israel, Gaza Continues Without Signs of Letting Up – WP
Gaza Fighting Continues, Despite Truce Efforts – NYT
Death Toll Increases in Gaza-Southern Israel Clashes – LAT
Israel Kills 10 Palestinian Militants in Gaza Strikes – Reuters
Israel Air Strikes Kill Militants – BBC
2 Gaza Militants Killed in Israeli Airstrikes – AP
West Bank Settlers Agree to Move – BBC
Egypt
Egypt MPs Move to Withdraw Confidence From Government – Reuters
Egypt Parliament to Consider Cutting Off US Aid – AP
Keeper of Islamic Flame Rises as Egypt’s New Decisive Voice – NYT
Egypt Acquits 'Virginity Test' Military Doctor – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Turkey Struggles in Role of Mideast Power – LAT
Al-Qaeda, Saleh Cast Long Shadows Over 'New' Yemen – Time
Yemen Officials: US Airstrikes Hit Al-Qaida Area – AP
Threats and Killings Striking Fear Among Young Iraqis – NYT
Iraqi Youth Panic at Reports of Killings – WP
Whiter Human Rights in Egypt? – WP opinion
Trouble in Tunisia – WP opinion
United States
Returning Veterans Fight for the Civilian Jobs they Left Behind – S&S
The Nuclear ‘Implementation Study’ – NYT editorial
Cry, the Beloved Constitution – NYT opinion
United Kingdom
Amateurs Battle Malware, Hackers in UK Cybergames – AP
UK's Hague Faces Suit Over Pakistan Drone Strikes – Reuters
Africa
Church Targeted in Nigeria Attack – BBC
Car Bomb Explodes Near Nigeria Church; 10 Killed – AP
Kenyan Officials Blame al-Shabab for Deadly Attack – VOA
Kenya: Nairobi Grenade Attack Kills Six – BBC
Sudan Investment Conference Called Off as US Pulls Out – Reuters
Opponents Want Chad Dictator Tried in Belgium – AP
Americas
Latin Americans Seek US-Style Electioneering – AP
El Salvador in General Election – BBC
Chavez to Return to Venezuela From Cuba This Week – AP
Asia Pacific
Security Forces Kill at Least 5 in China – NYT
American Exports to China Boom – WP
Europe
France: Sarkozy, in Rousing Talk, Takes Conservative Stands – NYT
France: Sarkozy Threat Over Open Borders – BBC
Sarkozy Threatens French Pullout of Visa-Free Zone – AP
Russian Activists See Political Reprisal in Court Case – NYT
Greek Leaders Turn Focus to Preparing for Elections – NYT
Leftist Party Wins in Slovakia Parliamentary Election – NYT
Leftist Opposition Wins Big in Slovakia Election – AP
What Greece Means – NYT opinion
South Asia
