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14 October SWJ Roundup

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10.14.2013 at 04:36am

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

Defense, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Economics, & More

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Afghanistan

Kerry, Karzai Make Progress on Security Agreement Negotiations – AFPS

Karzai, Kerry Near US Troop Deal – VOA

US, Afghanistan Agree on Outline of Post-2014 Accord – WP

Talks Clear Path for US-Afghan Deal – NYT

Kerry and Karzai: Headway for US Future in Afghanistan – S&S

US in Partial Afghan Security Deal – BBC

American Soldier Shot and Killed by Attacker in Afghan Uniform – NYT

Coalition Soldier Fatally Shot in Afghanistan – LAT

NATO: Man in Afghan Uniform Kills NATO Soldier – AP

The Vast Blood Supply Network That Keeps Life Pumping in Afghanistan – S&S

'The Voice': Once More a Hit, But Not Without Controversy – NBC

When Canada Made Afghanistan Worse – G&M Opinion

 

Syria

Key Syria Bloc Rejects Peace Talks – BBC

Al-Qaeda-Linked Groups Show Signs of Digging In – WP

Rebel Groups Worry 'Moderates' Shut Out of US-Backed Alliance – McClatchy

In Rare Cease-Fire, Hundreds Evacuate Rebel-Held Syrian Town – NYT

Family Man One Day, Rebel Fighter the Next – NYT

Red Cross: 7 Aid Workers Kidnapped in Northern Syria – VOA

Gunmen Abduct Six Red Cross Workers and Local Volunteer – Reuters

Car Bombs Explode Near State TV Headquarters – LAT

Islamist Militants Destroy Sufi Shrine in Eastern Syria – Reuters

Rebels Say Shot Warplane Near Border With Jordan – Reuters

Syrian Surprise – CT Editorial

Syrian War's Brutality Isn't Going Away – CNN Opinion

 

US Department of Defense

Some US Nuclear Commanders Face Investigations – VOA

US Nuclear Force Faces a Cascade of Missteps – AP

II MEF HQs to Relocate as Marine Corps Shrinks to 174,000 – DN

$30,000 Went Missing Amid SEAL Rescue of Capt. Phillips – AP

Hollywood's New Navy SEAL Cult – Time

Chicago Dispatch: Defense Entrepreneurs Conference – TB Opinion

Army Elbows Its Way Into AirSea Battle Hearing – BD Opinion

Investing in a Joint Force Can Trump Sequester – RC Opinion

The Myths We Soldiers Tell Ourselves – MR Opinion

 

US Intelligence Community

NSA Director Firmly Defends Surveillance Efforts – NYT

Push Underway to Declassify FISC Document – WP

 

United States

Biological Weapons Experts Warn of Deteriorating US Readiness – S&S

Privacy Breaches in VA Health Records Wound Veterans – PT-R

US Senate Has Rare Sunday Session Days Amid Fiscal Impasse – VOA

Senate Shutdown Talks Stall With Debt Deadline Closing In – WP

Budget, Shutdown Deal Still Stumbling Over Spending – AP

Debt-Ceiling Breach Would Push Economy Into Free Fall – WP

DC Crowd Pushes Through Barriers at WWII Memorial – AP

Why Are So Many Immigrants Jailed? – WP

Refugees Waiting Overseas Are in Limbo as US Shutdown Continues – VOA

Funding Jihadists During the Shutdown – NRO Opinion

 

United Kingdom

Four Arrested in London Terror Raids – BBC

UK to Relax Chinese Visa Rules – BBC

 

World

The End of the Nation-State? – NYT Opinion

                   

Africa

France to Send More Troops Into Central African Republic – Reuters

France May Bolster Troops in Central African Republic – AP

Sierra Leone Suspends Paper Over Al-Shabab Report – AP

AU Demands Kenyatta ICC Trial Delay – BBC

Kenya Senator Urges Ratification of AU Decision on ICC – VOA

Bomb Blast in Ethiopian Capital Kills Two – Reuters

UN Voices Concern Over Delay to Guinea Election Results – Reuters

Terrorism and the Ivory Trade – LAT Opinion

 

Americas / Caribbean

Impunity Feared in Colombia Military Justice Law – AP

Colombian Governor on Murder Charge – BBC

Colombia Governor Arrested, Accused of Gang Ties – AP

FARC Guerrillas Bomb Railway of Top Colombia Coal Miner – Reuters

Colombia: FARC Launches Female Rebels Website – BBC

Venezuela Navy Escorts Seized US Oil Vessel Into Port – AP

Venezuela Mayor Corruption Arrest – BBC

Argentina's Leader Leaves Hospital – BBC

Haiti’s Imported Disaster – NYT Editorial

 

Asia / Pacific

Philippines Cleans Up After Typhoon Kills 13 – VOA

Malaysia Court Rules Non-Muslims Can't Use 'Allah' – AP

US Military Returns to the Philippines – FPRI R&A

Time to Revise US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement – JT Editorial

 

Europe

Italy Steps Up Migrant Boat Patrols After Tragedies – BBC

France Remands 'Top al-Qaeda Man' – BBC

French Far-Right Wins Local Election – BBC

Russia: Moscow Stabbing Death Sets Off Street Riots – AP

Russia: Moscow Riots Follow 'Migrant' Murder – BBC

Rioting Erupts in Moscow After Killing Blamed on Migrant – Reuters

Clashes, Arrests at Russian Gay Rights Rally – VOA

Merkel Starts Crucial Week of Talks on New German Government – Reuters

Rome Vows to Block Funeral of Convicted War Criminal Priebke – VOA

Germany Urged to Take Back Body of Pariah Nazi Criminal – DPA

Setting Pace, Ireland Predicts December Exit From Bailout – NYT       

Referendum to Oust Mayor of Polish Capital Fails – Reuters

 

Middle East / North Africa

Kerry: Diplomatic Window `Cracking Open' on Iran – VOA

Iran to Offer New Proposal at Nuclear Talks in Geneva – NYT

Iran Says Won’t Ship Enriched Uranium Abroad – WP

Official: Iran Won't Ship Enriched Uranium Abroad – AP

Newspaper: Iran to Send Another Monkey Into Space – AP

Bombings Kill at Least 34 in Iraq, Mostly in S. Provinces and Baghdad – NYT

Bombs Blasts Across Iraq Kill 25 People – Reuters

Al-Qaida Surges Back in Iraq, Reviving Old Fears – AP

To Ousted Boss, Arms Watchdog Was Seen as Obstacle in Iraq – NYT

Gaza 'Terror Tunnel' Found in Israel – BBC

Tunnel Found From Gaza Into Israel, Military Says – NYT

Israel Arrests Suspected Killers of West Bank Settler – AP

Muslims Gather in Mecca for Hajj – VOA

Muslim Hajj Crowds Thinned by Virus Concerns – AP

Egypt: Deposed President's Family Say Morsi Won't Negotiate – Reuters

Egypt Not Expected to be Hit Hard by US Aid Cuts – AP

Egypt: Detained American Hangs Self in Prison – VOA

Egypt: Retired US Army Officer Found Dead in Cell – AP

The Roots of Palestinian Authority Hate Speech – WI R&A

A New Palestinian Strategy? – ECOFR R&A

Iran’s Commitment to Disarmament Must be Tested – WP Editorial

Improved Prospects for Iran Nuclear Talks – VOA Opinion

For Israelis and Palestinians, the Two-Stage Option – LAT Opinion

Bad US Choices on Egypt – WP Opinion

 

South Asia

Pakistan: New Focus on Rape After String of Deadly Attacks on Children – WP

India Seizes Armed 'Anti-Piracy' Ship Owned by US Security Firm – Reuters

Stampede Near Indian Hindu Temple Kills 89 – VOA

Many Dead in India Temple Stampede – BBC

In India, Damage but Few Deaths From Cyclone Phailin – VOA

Quick Evacuation Efforts Help India Minimize Deaths From Cyclone – NYT

In India’s Politics, Jail Time Is a Badge of Honor – NYT

Bay of Bengal, in Peril From Climate Change – NYT Opinion

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