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18 June SWJ Roundup

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06.18.2012 at 05:53am

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

US Naval Institute Daily – USNI

Real Clear World – RCP

 

Afghanistan

Attack at US Base in Afghanistan Worse than Initially Disclosed – WP

Central Asia Set to Receive US Military Equipment from Afghanistan – Rianovosti

 

Pakistan

26 Killed in Pakistan Car Bombing – VOA

Bombs in Pakistan Kill at Least 32 – NYT

Deadly Bus Bombing in Pakistan – BBC

 

Syria

Syria’s Assad Embraces Pariah Status – WP

Syrian Government Forces Escalate Attacks – VOA

'Shelling Intensifies' in Homs – BBC

Syrian Activists Warn of Fire Conditions in Homs – AP

UN Suspends Mission in Syria – WP

UN Suspends Syria Mission, Citing Increase in Violence – NYT

UN Demands Evacuation of Syrian Civilians in Homs – AP

One Night Only: Syria in Revolt, on a Beirut Stage – NYT

Obama to Press Putin on Syria at G20 Amid Skepticism – Reuters

 

Iran

Iran’s Economic Pain Deepens as New Nuclear Talks Begin with US, Allies – WP

Iran to Face Critical Choice in the Latest Round of Nuclear Talks – NYT

Iran: About 20 Arrested for Nuclear Scientist Hits – AP

 

Egypt

Egyptians Vote on Final Day of Historic Presidential Election – VOA

Egypt Military Adds to Power as Vote Ends – NYT     

Egypt's Military Granted Powers – BBC

Egypt Army to Outline President's Role, Retain Powers – Reuters

Egypt Holds Final Leadership Poll – BBC

Muslim Brotherhood Claims Victory for Morsi – CNN

Islamists Say Win Egypt Presidency; Army Holds Power – Reuters

Islamist Claims Victory in Egypt President Vote – AP

Islamist Vows to Be a President for All Egypt – Reuters

Low Turnout for Egyptian Presidential Run-Off – VOA

Egyptian Activists Debate How Not to Vote – NYT

Al-Qaida Urges Egypt to Cancel Treaty with Israel – AP

 

Iraq

Iraq Car Bombs Target Shi'ite Pilgrims – VOA

Iraq: Baghdad Car Bombings Target Shia – BBC

2 Car Bombs Target Shiites in Baghdad – NYT

 

Middle East / North Africa

Israel Begins Deporting Migrants from Africa – VOA

Crackdown on Migrants Tugs at Soul of Israelis – NYT

120 South Sudanese Leaving Israel Under Pressure – AP

Palestinians Shot Dead in West Bank – BBC

Heir to Saudi Throne Dies – VOA

Saudis Seek a Crown Prince and Talk of Other Successors – NYT

Troops Deployed in Western Libya – BBC

Arab Identities – WP opinion

 

US Department of Defense

Drone, Intel Work Saves Hundreds of Jobs – S&S

Aberdeen Scientists Fight a War Against IEDs – BS

Military Suicides a 'National Public Health Problem' – S&S

Reports: Air Force's Troubled Technology Projects Cost Millions – S&S

In Sweden, Man Claims to Be AWOL Since 1984 – NYT

 

United States

In a World of Complications, Obama Faces a Re-election Test – NYT

In Modern World of Politics, are Two-term Presidencies History? – WP

After Chorus of Protest, New Tune on Deportations – NYT

What is America’s Cyberwar Policy? – WP editorial

Mr. Obama Acts on Immigration. Will Congress? – WP editorial

 

United Nations      

UN: 800,000 Forced to Flee Their Countries in 2011 – AP

World Close to Ending Polio, Yet It's a Tough Foe – AP

Take Meat Off the Menu – WP opinion

 

Vatican

Pope, Cardinals Meet on Scandal Probe – VOA

Pope to Irish: Child Abuse by Clergy 'a Mystery' – AP

 

Africa

Activists Demand More Protection for African Children – VOA

Multiple Church Bombings in Nigeria Ignite Riots – VOA

Explosions Hit Nigerian Churches – BBC

3 Church Attacks and Retaliation Rock Nigeria – Reuters

21 Killed in Attacks on Churches in Nigeria -AP

Suicide Bomb in Key Somali Town – BBC

Africa’s Hidden Water Wealth – NYT opinion

 

Americas

World Leaders Meet in a Mexico Giving Brazil a Run for Its Money – NYT

Mexico's Drug War Rocks US Expat Stronghold – Reuters

Venezuela: Who Would Replace Hugo Chavez? – WP

Charges after Paraguay land clash – BBC

 

Asia Pacific / Central

China Closes Window on Economic Debate, Protecting Dominance of State – NYT

Chinese City Beset by Scandal Tries to Turn Page – AP

China Puts First Female Astronaut in Space – VOA

First Female Astronaut From China Blasts Into Space – NYT

North Korea Accuses Clinton of 'Reckless' Criticism – AP

Japan OK's Restart for 2 Nuclear Reactors – VOA

Japan Public Still Divided as 2 Reactors to Be Opened – NYT

Thailand: Suspected Islamist Insurgents Kill 3 Thai Troops – AP

Burma’s Suu Kyi Says Nobel Prize Dispelled Isolation – VOA

Burma Dissident Says Nobel Opened Her Heart – NYT

Suu Kyi Asks Burma Refugees to Seek Ethnic Unity – AP

As Singapore Loosens Grip, Residents Lose Fear to Challenge Authority – NYT

 

Europe

European Leaders to Present Plan to Quell the Crisis Quickly – NYT

US Effort to Contain Euro Crisis Takes on New Urgency – WP

Germany ‘Will Do Whatever it Takes to Defend the Euro’ – WP

European Protesters Decry Austerity Plan – VOA

Greece Conservatives, Leftists in Tight Race – VOA

Supporters of Bailout Claim Victory in Greek Election – NYT

Greek Right 'in Narrow Poll Lead' – BBC

Greece: Far-Right Party Returns to Parliament – AP

Germany Welcomes Greek Conservatives' Win – AP

Aftermath of the Greek Vote – NYT

White House Urges Swift Formation of New Greek Government – Reuters

France: Hollande Party 'Wins Majority' – BBC

Socialists’ Victory in France Buttresses Hollande’s Power – NYT

Socialists Take French Parliament, Sweep Power – AP

13 Inmates Killed in Turkish Prison Fire – AP

 

South Asia

Pay Row Closes Bangladesh Firms – BBC

Journalist Killed in Bangladesh – AP

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