30 September SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
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Afghanistan
US Hopes New Commander Brings 'Fresh Look' to Afghan War Effort – DFP
As Marines Depart Helmand Province, Afghans Worry About Future – WP
Afghan Forces Also Suffer From Insider Attacks – AP
Violence Stalks Women Workers in Afghanistan – Reuters
Rugby Gaining Popularity Among Afghans – S&S
Syria
Battles Rage in Syria's Aleppo for Third Day – VOA
In Syria’s Largest City, Fire Ravages Ancient Market – NYT
Aleppo Souk Burns as Battles Rage – BBC
Ancient Market Burns as Fighting Rages in Syria's Aleppo – Reuters
Syrian Fighting Torches Historic Medieval Market – AP
Fleeing Syrians Struggle in Countryside Amid Indiscriminate Violence – NYT
Italy to Assist Libya on Security – AP
Whoever Wins in Syria Will Inherit Ruin – DS editorial
In Syria, First Do No Harm – NP opinion
Syria Between Hama 1982 and Lebanon – AT opinion
Iran
Iran Condemns US for Taking Group Off Terror List – AP
Iran's Rial Currency Dives to Historic Low – Reuters
How to Help Iran Build a Bomb – NYT opinion
Egypt
Egypt, Yemen Push Back US Ideas – WP
Egypt's President Heads to Turkey to Build on Ties – AP
Egypt's Top Military Commander Promises Army Overhaul – Reuters
Egyptian Leftist Leader Eyes Parliament Majority – Reuters
Egypt's Copts to Return to Sinai Homes, Says Government – Reuters
Egypt Soldiers Get Suspended Sentence Over Protest – AP
Egypt Resets with US, China Waits in Wings – WPR opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Israel PM Tells Coalition Partners to Back Budget or Face Poll – Reuters
Bahrain Faces Riots After Boy Dies in Protest – NYT
Bahrain Opposition: Protester Killed in Clashes – AP
Yemeni Leader Says He Approves All US Drone Strikes – WP
Yemeni Government Official Escapes Suicide Attack – NYT
Egypt, Yemen Push Back US Ideas – WP
Security Lax in Libya Prior to Attack – WP
Libyans Hand Over Their Weapons in Arms Collection Drive – Reuters
Libyans Hand Over Hundreds of Weapons to Army – BBC
A Rare Apology from the Middle East – CSM editorial
A Palestinian Spring? – NYP opinion
Islam
Islamic Group Calls for Ban on Offending Prophet – AP
Algeria at UN: Limit Free Speech, Protect Islam – AP
United States
Report Says 3 of 4 US Adults Unqualified for Military – CV
Obama, Romney Gear Up for Debates – VOA
The World We’re Actually Living In – NYT opinion
United Kingdom
Mass Belfast Rally Marks Historic Oath – BBC
Tension, Though No Violence, as Protestants Parade in Belfast – NYT
Protestants in Northern Ireland March Peacefully – AP
Northern Irish Parade Passes Peacefully Amid Tight Security – Reuters
Why Marches Trigger Northern Ireland Strife – AP
Canada
Sole Canadian Held at Guantánamo Bay Is Repatriated – NYT
Youngest Guantanamo Detainee Transferred to Canada – WP
Last Western Detainee at Gitmo Returns to Canada – AP
Africa
In Somalia, Al-Shabab Withdraws From Kismayo – VOA
Islamist Rebels Flee Key Port City in Somalia – NYT
Somalia Islamists abandon Kismayo – BBC
US: Al-Shabab Will Continue Fighting – VOA
Nigerian Officials Arrested for Boko Haram Attacks – BBC
Sudan Tells United Nations Its Debts Must Be Canceled – Reuters
Eastern Congo City Suffers Upsurge in Violence – AP
Remembering Guinea Stadium Massacre Brings New Violence – VOA
Ivory Coast Arrests Former Gbagbo Spokesman Again – AP
Islamists Smash Sufi Saint's Tomb in Northern Mali – Reuters
Americas
Venezuelan Candidates Mobilize Backers Before Vote – AP
Two Die at Venezuela Poll Rally – BBC
Venezuela Opposition Party Says 2 Leaders Shot Dead – Reuters
Mexico's Lower House Gives Final Approval to Labor Reform – Reuters
Ecuador Reports Rescue of 2 Kidnapped Foreigners – AP
Asia / Pacific
Chinese Public Doubts Beijing’s Pledges to Fight Corruption – VOA
China Leaders Stage Show of Unity After Expelling Bo – Reuters
China Paves Way for Bo Charges – BBC
Elite and Deft, Xi Aimed High Early in China – NYT
Ex-South Korea Leader Haunts Presidential Bid – NYT
Burma's Thein Sein 'Would Accept Suu Kyi as President' – BBC
It's Time for Japan to Step Up – TA opinion
China Would Win a War with Japan – FP opinion
Europe
Spain: Madrid Anti-Austerity Protests Turn Violent Again – AP
Portuguese Protest Against Austerity, Await More Measures – Reuters
Tensions Rise in France After Roma Camp Torched – AP
Better Off Than They Were, Georgian Voters Ask: At What Cost? – NYT
Billionaire Georgia Opposition Leader Says Vote Win Hours Away – Reuters
Tymoshenko Calls on Ukraine to Rise Up Against 'Mafia-Rule' – Reuters
Russia: Deal to Keep Troops in Tajikistan in 2013 – AP
Democracy in the Former Soviet Republics – NYT editorial
Why Europe Riots – TG opinion
South Asia
Thousands in Pakistan Rally Against Anti-Islam Film – VOA
Bangladesh: Women Hurting Women – NYT opinion
