13 September SWJ Roundup (Early Edition)
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
Egypt / Libya Attacks
US: Consulate Assault May Have Been Planned – WP
What Happened in Benghazi Was a Battle – DR
Libya Attack May Have Been Planned and Organized – Reuters
Libya Rescue Squad Ran Into Fierce, Accurate Ambush – Reuters
Libyan Officials Condemn, Apologize for Attack on US Consulate – WT
Libyan Envoy Blames Extremists for Attack on US – AP
Libya Attack Brings Challenges for US – NYT
Obama Condemns Outrageous Attack in Libya – VOA
Obama Condemns Attack that Killed US Ambassador – AP
Obama Vows Justice After Libya Killing – BBC
Obama Vows to Track Down Ambassador's Killers, Tightens Security – Reuters
Obama Directs Security Boost at US Diplomatic Posts – AFPS
US Embassies on Alert After Slaying of Ambassador in Libya – WT
Attack in Libya Should Shock World’s Conscience, Clinton Says – AFPS
UN Condemns Killing of US Diplomats – VOA
American Muslim Leaders Condemn Attacks – NYT
For Veteran Envoy, Return to Libya Was Full of Hope – NYT
Intrepid U.S. Envoy Stevens Nurtured Libyan Democracy – Reuters
House Conservatives Call for Stripping Aid to Libya and Egypt – TH
Romney Stands By Criticism of Obama – WP
Marine Anti-Terrorism Team to Libya After Diplomats Killed – S&S
US Sends Marines to Libya After Deadly Attack – AP
Anti-Islam Film Called Flimsy Pretext for Mob Violence – WT
Perceived Insults to Islam Trigger Muslim Anger – AP
Origins of Provocative Video Are Shrouded – NYT
Anti-Islam Filmmaker Goes Into Hiding – WP
Anti-Islam Filmmaker in Hiding After Protests – AP
Top US Military Officer Calls Pastor Over Film – Reuters
YouTube Blocks Video Inciting Violence in Egypt – AP
Murder in Benghazi – NYT editorial
The World Obama Created – WT editorial
Romney’s Libya Blunder – WP editorial
In Egypt and Libya, Radicals are Jockeying for Power – WP opinion
The Salafi Moment Arrives – FP opinion
Arabs Lured By Politics of Outrage – TN opinion
Consequences of Obama Weakness – WT opinion
US Compound in Libya was ‘Too Far Outside the Wire’ – WT opinion
Some Movies Should Be Banned – TG opinion
Afghanistan
UN: Taliban Raked in $400 Million from Diverse Sources – Reuters
Improving Pakistan-India Ties Crucial for Afghanistan's Future – VOA
Major General Huggins Reflects on Afghan Accomplishments – S&S
Generals Deny Trying to Stop Afghan Hospital Probe – AP
Insight: Afghans Seek Shelter in Dubai Ahead of Pullout – Reuters
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Israel / Iran
White House, Israeli Officials: No Obama-Netanyahu Meeting – VOA
Israelis Fear Fallout From Netanyahu’s Blunt Comments – NYT
Russia, China Agree to Resolution Criticizing Iran – AP
The Great Israeli Debate Over Iran – G&M opinion
War Made Inescapable – WP opinion
Netanyahu Plays Games with US – NP opinion
Syria
Syrian Air Defenses Are First Targets if No-Fly Zone Established – VOA
Relief Crisis Grows as Refugees Stream Out of Syria – NYT
Heavy Fighting Reported Near Syrian Airport – VOA
Blast in Northern Syria Targets Troops – S&S
Middle East / North Africa
Britain's Foreign Minister in Iraq for Talks – AP
Egypt's Mursi Starts First Trip to Europe as President – Reuters
US-Trained Engineer Picked as Libya's Next Premier – Reuters
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
GAO: Homeland Security Plan for Biological-attack Sensors Flawed – LAT
Karzai Faults Conduct of War on Terror – AP
Guantanamo Judge: No TV Broadcast of USS Cole Trial – AP
US Department of Defense
Naval Academy Ranked Top Liberal Arts College – AP
Air Force Trainer Acquitted in Sexual Assault at Lackland Base in Texas – LAT
DOD Pursues Improvement in Operational Contractor Management – AFPS
What Will Tomorrow's US Military Look Like? – WPR opinion
United States
US Central Bank Weighing New Economic Stimulus – VOA
With Attacks in Middle East, Campaign Turns to Foreign Policy – CNN
Romney Adviser Discusses Foreign Policy Plans – VOA
Romney Sought, Now Faces Foreign-Policy Test – NJ
Lawmakers Criticize US Government Airport Screening – VOA
House Votes to Renew Controversial Surveillance Law – WP
No Prison Time for Military Vet Who Sold Bogus Certificates – DI
Africa
Suicide Bombers Target New Somali President – VOA
Al-Qaeda-Linked Suicide Bombers Target Somalia’s New President – WP
Somalia’s New President Survives Suicide Bombings – NYT
Bomb Targets Somali Head's Hotel – BBC
ECOWAS to Finalize Mali Deployment Plan – VOA
Kenyan MP Charged Over Violence – BBC
South Sudan's Aid Workers Concerned About Flood of Sudanese Refugees – VOA
South Africa Mining Unrest Far from Over – VOA
South Africa Military Put on 'High Alert' – BBC
Americas
Mexico Police Capture Alleged Leader of Drug Gang – AP
Mexico 'Gang Boss' Pozos Detained – BBC
Peru Won't Negotiate With Rebels Like Colombia – Reuters
Violence Breaks Out at Venezuela Campaign Event – AP
Supporters Throw Stones in Venezuela Pre-election Clash – Reuters
Jailed US Man to Be Released in Nicaragua – AP
Chile's 9-11 Toll: 1 Dead Officer, 255 Arrests – AP
Bolivia Miners Block La Paz Roads – BBC
Cuba 'Ready to Negotiate' Fate of US Detainee Gross – BBC
US- Cuba Travel Snarled by Regulations, Politics – Reuters
Asia Pacific / Central
US Navy Medical Care Boosts Ties, Image in Asia – AP
China / Japan: Activists Face Obstacles in Return to Disputed Islands – NYT
In China, Still No Word on VP Xi – VOA
China: Echoes from History in Xi Mystery – WP
North Korea Rejects Offer of Aid From South Korea – NYT
Aquino Renames Disputed Area West Philippine Sea – AP
Murder of Crusading Reporter in Cambodia Prompts Inquiry – VOA
Europe
Russian PM Says Punk Rockers Should be Freed – NYT
Russian PM Medvedev Says Punk Rock Band Should Be Freed – Reuters
Russia's Deputy PM Says Country Must Shoot for Moon Base – Reuters
Dutch PM Rutte's Liberals Lead in Final Exit Poll – Reuters
Hungarians Stage a Fast Over Rules for Voters – NYT
France, Romania Sign Pilot Deal on Roma Repatriation – Reuters
French Mosque Smeared With Excrement – AP
South Asia
Improving Pakistan-India Ties Crucial for Afghanistan's Future – VOA
Indian Cartoonist Free on Bail – VOA
New Video of US Aid Worker Kidnapped in Pakistan – AP
Factory Fires Kill At Least 260 in Pakistan – VOA
More Than 300 Killed in Pakistani Factory Fires – NYT
