27 April SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Taliban Closes Dozens of Afghan Schools WP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
UN's Ban: Syria Violating Pledge to Pull Weapons From Civilian Areas – VOA
Syria 'Not Complying' with Truce – BBC
UN Chief Demands Syria Withdraw Weapons, Troops – AP
Heavy Casualties Reported in Syria Explosion – NYT
Large Blast Reported in Syrian City of Hama – AP
Deadly Rocket Attack Prompts Call for UN Action in Syria – CNN
Syria Government, Opponents Trade Blame Over Massive Blast – VOA
Syria Blames Rebels for Blasts – AP
Russia Accuses Syrian Rebels of Using 'Tactics of Terror' – Reuters
Syrian Wants to Form 'Government' in Exile – AP
Author: US Averting Gaze from Syria Slaughter – CNN
While Syria Burns – WP opinion
Iran
Defense Minister Adds to Israel’s Recent Mix of Messages on Iran – NYT
Barak Restates Israeli Hard Line on Nuclear Iran – Reuters
Iran Might Sign NPT Protocol for Snap Inspections – AP
Middle East / North Africa
US Assessing Military Assistance to Yemen, Spokesman Says – AFPS
Attackers Blow Up Gas Pipeline South Yemen – AP
Iraq's Shahristani: Dispute With Kurds an Internal Affair – Reuters
Hard-Line Iraqi Cleric Urges Political Unity – AP
Iraq Cafe Bomb Attacks Kill Eight – BBC
Jordan King Blames Premier for Slow Reform – AP
Jordanian Prime Minister Resigns – BBC
Abbas Backs Arab VIP Jerusalem Visits – BBC
Egyptian Presidential Hopeful Promises Islamic, Inclusive Future – VOA
Egypt Presidential Race Boils Down to 3 Candidates – AP
Thirteen to Stand in Egypt Vote – BBC
Libya's Ruling Council Fires Cabinet – AP
Al Qaeda / Terrorism
US Reviews Potential Threats Ahead of Anniversary of Bin Laden’s Killing – VOA
Bin Laden Was Worried About Arab Spring, Says US Intelligence Chief – VOA
US to Screen Guantanamo Arraignment at 8 Sites – AP
Bin Laden Wives Deported to Saudi Arabia – BBC
Pakistan Deports Bin Laden Family to Saudi Arabia – AP
A Fresh Start for 2 Uighurs – WP editorial
WikiLeaks
Alleged Document Leaker’s Trial Set for September – AFPS
Manning Must Face Serious Charge – BBC
NATO
US Lawmakers to NATO: Pay Up for Missile Defense – Reuters
US Department of Defense
US Agrees to Reduce Size of Force on Okinawa – NYT
New Deal Calls for 9,000 Marines to Leave Japan – AP
US and Japan Reach Okinawa Deal – BBC
Dempsey: Overseas Stops Had New Strategy as Common Element – AFPS
DOD to Open New Assignments for Women in May – AFPS
United States
Nuclear Communication System Could be Used for Cybersecurity – WP
House Defies Obama Veto Threat in Passing Cyber Measure – Bloomberg
Obama Re-election Campaign to Target Military Families – S&S
VA Trying to Resurrect its Image Following Grave Mistakes – S&S
Report: Secret Service Involved in Second Prostitution Scandal – CNN
New Sex Claim Hits US Secret Service – BBC
Secret Service Agent’s Plea in Colombia Proved True – NYT
US Escalates Google Case by Hiring Noted Outside Lawyer – NYT
Obama’s Weak Spots on Counterterrorism are Open to Romney – WP opinion
United Kingdom
Murdoch Apologizes for Cover-up – WP
Testifying, Murdoch Cites a ‘Cover-Up’ in Phone Hacking – NYT
Why Murdoch's Inquiry Matters – CNN
Africa
Troops for Mali and Guinea-Bissau – BBC
West Africa Bloc to Send 3,000 Troops to Mali – AP
Ivory Coast: UN Maintains Arms Embargo and Diamond Ban – WP
UN Maintains Sanctions on Ivory Coast – AP
Sudan: NN Proposes Decrease in Darfur Force – AP
Arab League Condemns South Sudan 'Aggression' – AP
No Sudan Attacks for Another Day in South Sudan – AP
Sudan Civil Servant Pay Docked for War Effort – BBC
Newspaper Office Bombings Kill 7 in Nigeria – VOA
Nigeria Newspaper Hit by Blasts – BBC
Charles Taylor Convicted of War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity – VOA
Ex-President of Liberia Aided War Crimes, Court Rules – NYT
Sierra Leone: Charles Taylor Guilty of War Crimes – WP
On Day of Reckoning, Recalling Horror That Swallowed Liberia – NYT
Liberia Reacts to Taylor Conviction With Mixed Emotions – VOA
Charles Taylor Conviction Sends Warning to Tyrants – AP
Taylor War Crimes Verdict Praised – BBC
An Incomplete Justice – NYT opinion
Americas
Cash-Strapped Pentagon to Boost Latin American Partnerships – VOA
Panetta Reaffirms Partnership, Friendship With Chile – AFPS
US Trucker in Mexico Charged with Smuggling Military Ammunition – WP
Mexico: 2 Nephews of Sinaloa Cartel Leader Arrested – AP
Attorney General in Mexico Will Investigate Wal-Mart – NYT
3.3 Tons of Cocaine Seized at Venezuelan Seaport – AP
Move on Oil Company Draws Praise in Argentina – NYT
UK Curbing Exports to Argentina – BBC
Brazil Passes Divisive Forest Law – BBC
Why Mexican Immigration Has Stopped – CNN opinion
Asia Pacific / Central
US Is Seeing Positive Signs From China – NYT
With Bo’s Ouster, China’s Premier Pushes Reform – WP
In China, a Fall From Grace May Aid a Rise to Power – NYT
China Wants More Trade With Central and Eastern Europe – NYT
China OKs Project on Disputed South China Sea Isle – AP
Blind Chinese Lawyer Is Said to Have Fled House Arrest – AP
North Korea's Neighbors Oppose New Nuclear Test – VOA
New North Korean Missile Is Questioned – NYT
How to Tell if a North Korean Missile is Fake – S&S
North Korea's Big Show Visible From Space – AP
Malaysia Braces for Rally Seeking Election Reforms – AP
Cambodian Environmentalist Killed – BBC
Rights Groups Decry Killing of Cambodian Activist – AP
Europe
Russia: Medvedev, Unscripted, Admits Disappointments – NYT
The Growing European Rebellion Against Austerity – IHT
Economy Forces Portuguese to Look Toward Former Colonies for Work – VOA
S&P Reduces Spain's Credit Rating– BBC
Netherlands Agrees to EU Budget Targets – NYT
EU Protests Ukraine’s Treatment of Jailed Ex-Premier – NYT
Thousands Rally for Nationalists in Serbia – AP
South Asia
