8 September SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Afghanistan
Airstrike in Helmand Kills Taliban Attack Cell Leader – AFPS
Taliban Leader Arrested in Kandahar – AFPS
Suicide Bomber Kills 6 Outside NATO Headquarters in Kabul – WP
Suicide Bomber Strikes Near NATO Headquarters in Kabul – NYT
Suicide Bombing Kills at Least 6 in Central Kabul – AP
Suicide Attack Near Base in Kabul – BBC
Prince Harry in Afghanistan to Fly Apache Copters – AP
Highlighting Impending 'Grim Milestone' in Afghanistan was Not Insensitive – S&S
The Afghanistan Hole in the Campaigns – TA opinion
Syria
At Least 5 Killed in Damascus Mosque Attack – VOA
5 Dead as Bombs Strike Syrian Capital of Damascus – AP
Rebels Say They Freed 350 Prisoners, as Others Appeal for Unity – NYT
Peaceful Protests a Big Risk in Syria – WP
Turkey Facing Questions on Syria Policy – WP
Iraq Denies Role in Syria Conflict – CNN
Major Drinking Water Pipe Damaged in Aleppo – AP
The Failure of the Syrian National Council – FP opinion
Iran Trying to Punish Turkey for Syria – NYP opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Nuke Talk Questions Await Iranian President at UN – AP
Keep Up the Pressure on Iran, EU Foreign Ministers Urge – DPA
EU Powers Call for Tighter Iran Sanctions – BBC
Canada Closes Tehran Embassy and Orders Iran Envoys to Leave – NYT
Canada Closes Embassy in Iran and Expels Iranian Diplomats – Reuters
US Senators Urge Tougher Stand on Syria, Iran – AP
Iranian City Shrugs Off Risk of Attack – WP
Palestinian PM 'Willing to Resign' After Protests – BBC
US Hopes in Bahrain Dealt Another Setback – S&S
Bahrain Protesters Face Tear Gas – BBC
Bahrain Takes Legal Action Against Opposition Over March – Reuters
US Drone Strike Kills 5 Militants in Yemen – AP
Yemeni Militia Leader Survives Attack by Suspected Islamists – Reuters
Lebanese Army Arrests Clan Member Involved in Kidnapping – Reuters
British and Dutch Urge Sanctions Against Lebanon's Hezbollah – Reuters
Egypt Troops Arrest Dozens in Sinai Crackdown – BBC
Libya Clashes Break Out Over Sufi Shrine Attack – BBC
The US-Israeli Divide on Iran – WP editorial
The Mideast’s Sectarian Threat – WP opinion
What Happens When the Two Israels Meet? – NYT opinion
Where's the Peace Process? – Time opinion
Is China 'Buying' Egypt from the US? – GP opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
US Designates Pakistan's Haqqani Network as Terror Group – VOA
US Blacklists Militant Haqqani Network – NYT
US to Designate Pakistani-based Haqqani Network as Terrorist Group – WP
US Designating Haqqani Network as Terrorists – AP
US to Blacklist Haqqani Network – BBC
DOD Welcomes Designation of Haqqani Network as a Terrorist Group – AFPS
A Glance at the Pakistan-Based Haqqani Network – AP
From Israel’s Archives, Papers on 1972 Olympics Munich Killings – NYT
US Department of Defense
Pentagon Double Checked Actions of SEALs During bin Laden Raid – CNN
AAFES Won't Sell Former SEAL's Memoir About bin Laden Raid – S&S
Former Army Employee Admits Taking Iraq Kickbacks – AP
Pentagon Welcomes New Chief of National Guard Bureau – AFPS
Napolitano Honors Outgoing National Guard Bureau Chief – AFPS
Fort Bliss Center Offers Interdisciplinary Approach to Pain – EPT
Navy Puts New Commander in Charge of Submarines – AP
United States
White House Circulating Draft of Executive Order on Cybersecurity – TH
White House Drafting Standards to Guard U.S. Against Cyberattack – WP
Tough Task for those Compensating Ill 9/11 Workers – AP
Weak US Employment Report Could Force Central Bank Action – VOA
Record Number of Foreigners Were Deported in 2011, Officials Say – NYT
Where the Candidates Stand on Defense – CNN opinion
Africa
Nigerian Islamists Claim Phone Network Sabotage – Reuters
Nigerian Phone Towers Under Surveillance After Attacks – VOA
Nigeria to Guard All Phone Masts After Attacks – BBC
US Warns of New Sudan-South Sudan Conflict Over Border – BBC
'Dozens Killed' in Sudan Clashes – BBC
Kenyan Police Seize Over 150 Bomb Detonators From Nairobi House – Reuters
Deadly 'Revenge Attacks' in Kenya – BBC
Politics Hinders Capture of Somalia's Kismayo – VOA
ECOWAS Continues to Block Arms Shipment to Mali – VOA
Zimbabwe Needs Loans to Revive Economy, Finance Minister Says – VOA
Americas
Mexican Arrested Over US Agent 'Fast and Furious' Murder – BBC
Mexico Arrests Suspect in Fast and Furious Killing – AP
Mexico Weapons Cache Found After Boy Takes Gun to School – BBC
Tweets of False Shootouts Cause Panic in Mexico – AP
Colombia’s Cease-Fire Refusal Won’t Halt Peace Talks, Rebels Say – NYT
Colombia: FARC Rebels Upbeat on Peace Talks Despite Differences – AP
US Suspends Its Antidrug Radar-Sharing With Honduras – NYT
Honduras Shooting Probe: No Fatal Fire From Anti-Drug Copter – AP
US Marines Aid Fight Against Drugs, Transnational Crime – AFPS
Venezuelan Rival Challenges Hugo Chavez to Debate – AP
Venezuela Officials: No Sign of Killings in Amazon – AP
Bolivia Says US Won't Extradite Former Leader – Reuters
Chile Army in Anti-Gay Order Row – BBC
Asia Pacific / Central
Clinton Arrives in Russia for APEC Summit – VOA
China, Russia Sound Alarm on World Economy at APEC Summit – Reuters
US Looks to Russia to Help Calm Rising Tensions in Asia – AP
Russia and Japan Move Forward on Major Natural Gas Deal – NYT
Hu Makes Pledge on Chinese Growth – BBC
China Calls for Stability Ahead of Party Congress – AP
Earthquake Kills 64 in Southwest China – VOA
Earthquakes in China Kill Dozens – NYT
S. Korean Media to End Pirate Kidnapping Blackout – VOA
South Korean Workers Threaten Strike at US Bases – S&S
US to Replace Security Contractor in South Korea – S&S
Burma Parliament Passes Foreign Investment Law – AP
Europe
After High Note for Euro Plan, Discord Emerges – NYT
US Seeks Better Russia Trade Ties – BBC
Clinton Tells Russia Trade Sanctions Will End – NYT
Clinton Sees Russia Trade Move Soon, at Odds on Syria – Reuters
Russia: Putin's Latest Stunt Invites Ridicule – NYT
Italy, NATO Search for Migrants in Mediterranean – VOA
Dozens of Migrants Said to Be Missing From Boat Near Italian Coast – NYT
France's Hollande Pledges Spending Cuts, Tax Reforms – Reuters
Italy’s Berlusconi Hints at a Comeback – WP
South Asia
Top Pakistan Policeman is Shot Dead in Quetta – BBC
Christian Pakistani Accused of Blasphemy Out on Bail – VOA
Christian Girl Granted Bail in Pakistan Blasphemy Case – NYT
Pakistan Christian 'Blasphemy Girl' Bailed – BBC
India: Parliament’s ‘Monsoon Session’ Ends in Washout – NYT
Chaos in Indian Parliament; PM Bemoans State of Democracy – Reuters
Sri Lanka Vote Seen as Test of Whether Tamils Want Self-Rule – AP
