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15 May SWJ Roundup

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05.15.2014 at 09:20am

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Ukraine / Russia / Related Issues

Can Ukraine’s Government Pull Off a National Election? – WP

Ukraine Holds National Unity Talks Without Separatists – VOA

Talks on Ukraine Crisis Open Without Representation for Separatists – NYT

Ukraine Talks Open Without Pro-Russian Separatists – WP

Talks Open in Ukraine Without Rebels – BBC

Rumors of American Mercenaries in Ukraine Spread to Germany – McClatchy

Ukraine Crisis Stirs Fears of New Nuclear Arms Race – VOA

 

Afghanistan

Obama: Afghan War Vet Embodies 9-11 Generation – VOA

Afghan Election Board to Release Final Results – AP

Jamila Bayaz Inspires Women While Serving as Afghan Police Chief – FO

Afghan, Pakistani Border Guards' Skirmish Kills 1 – AP

 

Syria

US Projects Tough Stance to Both Sides of Syria War – NYT

Syrian Opposition Chief Ends US Trip with Obama Meeting – WP

Russia: Brahimi Departure Must Not Bring Pause in Syria Talks – VOA

Foreign Ministers in UK Syria Talks – BBC

Treasury Sanctions al-Qaida Leaders in Syria – AP

Air Strikes Kill Over 40 in Northern Syria – Reuters

'Hundreds Dying' in Syria Detention – BBC

Corruption Seeps Into Aid for Syrian Refugees – AP

 

Nigeria / Boko Harem

Nigeria Group Warns of Boko Haram Christianity Attacks – VOA

Nigerian Activists Say Kidnapping of Women, Girls All Too Common – VOA

Escapees’ Tales Add to Worries About Girls – NYT

British Official: Nigeria Won't Swap Girls – AP

Nigeria Rejects Swap of Boko Haram Prisoners for Schoolgirls – Reuters

Muslims Denounce Boko Haram's Nigeria Abductions – VOA

Nigerian Villagers Repel Boko Haram Attack – VOA

Nigeria Soldiers 'Fire at Army Commander in Maiduguri' – BBC

Extremists Attack Town of Abducted Schoolgirls – AP

The Kidnapping of a Country – NYT Opinion

 

US Department of Defense

Dempsey: Risk, Readiness Hard to Explain, Important to Consider – AFPS

US Revealed Secret Legal Basis for NSA Program to Sprint – WP

Phone Company Pushed Back Against NSA’s Data Collection – NYT

A World Away From Normandy, Troops Practice Modern-Day Beach Landing – S&S

Pentagon Weighs Manning’s Request for Gender Treatment – WP

Pentagon Weighs Transfer of Manning to Civilian Facility – NYT

US 'Considers Manning Prison Transfer' – BBC

Discrimination in the Military – NYT Editorial

Congress is Hating on SOCOM – BD Opinion

 

United States

Dempsey Gives Shorthand Account of Challenges US Faces – AFPS

Report: Climate Change Poses National Security Threat – DDN

Veterans Affairs Secretary to Face Senate Questions on Delayed Care – NYT

Obama Taps Close Adviser to Oversee Review of VA Allegations – AP

Haunting 9/11 Museum Echoes Sights and Sounds of Tragedy – AP

 

United Kingdom

Britain Expands Power to Strip Citizenship From Terrorism Suspects – NYT

Anti-Immigration Party Shakes Up British Politics – WP

A Spot of Tea Party? – NYT

Century-Old British Election With Echoes of Today – WP

 

Australia

Bases, Places and Boots on the Ground: A Review of 'Rebalancing US Forces' – LI

Defence Budget 2014: Heavy Weights Still in the Rack – LI Opinion

 

World

Report: 33 Million Now Internally Displaced Worldwide – VOA

UN: Wars Internally Displace 33.3 Million in 2013 – AP

 

Africa

Marines Deploy to Italy in Response to Threats in Africa – AFPS

South Sudan Cease-Fire Proves to Be Short-Lived – NYT

 

Americas / Caribbean

Venezuela Detains Dozens in Protest – BBC

Venezuela Protests Heat Up Amid Opposition Rift – AP

Peru Indian Leader on Trial for Highway Massacre – AP

US Adviser Helps Candidate Win Panama Presidency – AP

 

Asia / Pacific

Bases, Places and Boots on the Ground: A Review of 'Rebalancing US Forces' – LI

Japanese Panel Urges Greater Military Role – AP

Japan PM Eyes Landmark Change in Limits on Military Combat Abroad – Reuters

Philippines Accuses China of Developing Land on Disputed Reef – VOA

Philippines Challenges China Over Disputed Atoll – NYT

Philippines Releases Photos of Chinese Reclamation – AP

US Navy Renews Call for Ship Visits to Vietnam as Tensions Worsen – Reuters

Protests Target Chinese Factories in Vietnam – VOA

China Targeted by Vietnamese in Fiery Riots – NYT

More Than 20 Dead as Anti-China Riots Spread in Vietnam – Reuters

Vietnam Anti-China Protest Kills One – BBC

Rioting in Vietnam Kills 1 Chinese Worker – VOA

Riots in Vietnam Leave 1 Chinese Worker Dead, 90 Injured – AP

China Expresses Serious Concern Over Violence in Vietnam – Reuters

Chinese Families Seek Wartime Compensation from Japanese Firms – VOA

Two Killed, 21 Hurt in Attack on Thailand Protest Site – VOA

Deadly Attack on Thailand Protest Camp – BBC

South Korea Charges 4 Ferry Crew Members with Manslaughter – VOA

Is China No. 1? – WP Opinion

Japan / US Bases: The Battle of the Okinawans – NYT Opinion

 

Europe

France’s Sale of 2 Ships to Russians Is Ill-Advised, US Warns – NYT

Europe Raises Stakes With Tour of Former Soviet States – VOA

Protests Erupt After Turkish Mine Disaster – VOA

Angry Turks Demand Answers After Mine Disaster – NYT

Turkish Strike Over Mine Disaster – BBC

 

Middle East / North Africa

Kerry and Abbas in Mid-East Talks – BBC

Kerry: Israel, Palestinians Must Decide Whether to Resume Peace Talks – VOA

US Urges Divided Gulf to Unite Against Threats Like Iran – VOA

Hagel, in Saudi Arabia, Offers US Defense Assurances – WP

Hagel Urges Gulf Arab States, Divided Over Policy, to Unite for Security – NYT

Hagel Reassures Persian Gulf Allies – AP

Iran, World Powers Discuss Nuclear Deal – VOA

Caution as Iran Nuclear Talks Resume – BBC

Fighting Between Yemen Army and al-Qaida Kills 42 – AP

Marines Deploy to Italy in Response to Threats in North Africa – AFPS

US Crisis Response Marines Mobilized for North Africa Threat – S&S

Don’t Go Soft on Iran – WP Opinion

 

South Asia          

Indian Journalists Ordered Out of Pakistan – Guardian

Pakistan Tells Indian Journalists to Leave Within a Week – Reuters

Ganges River: Revered, Fouled and Symbol of an Indian Election Campaign – NYT

In Modi's India, a Case of Rule and Divide – Reuters

Communist Leader in India Stands Firm as His Party Shrinks – NYT

Why India's Elections Took So Long – Time

India’s Great Hope – WP Opinion

 

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