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24 September SWJ Roundup

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09.24.2014 at 04:18am

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IS / ISIS / ISIL

Obama Taking Case for Strikes Against Islamic State to UN – WP

IS 'Not America's Fight Alone' – BBC

Cameron: No 'Opt Out' of Islamic State Fight – BBC

Airstrikes in Syria and Iraq are Just the Start – AP

Arab Role in Airstrikes Extends Reach of Islamic State Fight – WP

Where Key Countries Stand on IS – BBC Overview

Obama’s Rough Sketch – WP Opinion

America’s New War President – Politico Opinion

The Anti-ISIS Campaign: Beware the Seeds of Escalation – TNI Opinion

The Ancestors of ISIS – NYT Opinion

 

Syria

Obama Hails Joint US-Arab Strikes on Islamic State Targets in Syria – VOA

US Airstrikes in Syria Draw Praise, Concern in Congress – VOA

Strikes in Syria Bring Together Persian Gulf Nations at Odds – WP

Strikes in Syria Will Continue for Months, US Says – WP

Airstrikes Alone May Not Defeat Sunni Militants – AP

Would US Have Right of Hot Pursuit in Syria? – AP

DoD: Syrian al-Qaida Affiliate Was About to Conduct ‘Major Attacks’ – S&S

Strikes Targeted Group Said to be Finalizing an Attack – WP

Khorasan, Little-Known Extremist Group, Targeted in US Strikes in Syria – S&S

Who Are the Khorasan? – VOA

What Is the Khorasan Group, Targeted By US in Syria? – ABC

DoD Official: Successful Syrian Strikes Only the Beginning – AFPS

US: Syria Won't, Can't Stop Militant Safe Havens – VOA

US Strikes ISIS Targets With Tomahawk Missiles and Stealth F-22 Raptor – ABC

F-22 Raptor Fighter Makes it Debut in Combat Over Syria – WP

With Photos and Videos, Pentagon Shows Effects of Syria Strikes – WP

Combat Footage: US Releases Video Stockpile Showing Syria Strikes – MT

Weapons System Video of First F-22 Raptor Air Strike on ISIS in Syria – TA

Israel Says It Shot Down Syrian Fighter Jet – NYT

Israel Downs Syrian fighter Jet – BBC

Israel Downs Syria Fighter Jet – Reuters

Jihadists Leverage Social Media to Condemn US-led Airstrikes – VOA

Strikes in Syria Praised and Denounced Around the World – WP

Mixed Arab World Reaction to US Strikes – VOA

US Airstrikes Run Risk of Helping Syria’s Assad – WP

US-Backed Rebel Group Criticizes Syria Strikes – AFP

In Rare Move, US Gave Syria Advance Notice on Mission – WP

Syria Airstrikes Introduce F-22's Firepower to the World – MT Analysis

US Airstrikes in Syria Signal a New Battlefield – WP Editorial

In Syria, Obama Stretches His Limits on Counterterrorism – WP Opinion

The Implications of Expanding ISIS Airstrikes Into Syria – USNI Opinion

 

Iraq

Army Chief: Division Headquarters Will Deploy Soon to Iraq – AT

Britain Close to Joining US-led Anti-IS Strikes – Reuters

Turkey Hints at Iraq Hostage Swap – BBC

 

Afghanistan

In Farewell Address, Afghan President Says US War Failed – WP

Karzai Warns Successors Beware of US – BBC

Former US Ambassador to Afghanistan Reacts to Karzai’s Criticisms – VOA

Next Afghan Leader Seeks Influence in Washington – AP

 

Ukraine / Russia

Ukraine's Poroshenko Secures Less US Aid Than Hoped – VOA

Putin Warns Ukraine Against Implementing EU Deal – Reuters

Ukraine Rebels Start Pullback of Heavy Artillery – VOA

Ukraine Rebels Declare Early Vote – BBC

 

United Nations

Obama Taking Case for Strikes Against Islamic State to UN – WP

Obama to Seek World Help Stopping Those Who Go to Join Terrorists – McClatchy

UNICEF Says Children Main Victims of War – VOA

Arab and Muslim States Question Israel’s Right to Defend Itself at UNHRC – JP

At UN, Calls for Global Effort Against Warming – VOA

Obama Makes Impassioned Climate Plea – BBC

US Shouldn’t be ‘The Buffoon Country’ on Climate Change – WP Opinion

 

US Department of Defense

Lawmakers Reject Pentagon Using War Funds on F-35s, Apaches – S&S

As Cyber Force Grows, Manpower Details Emerge – AFT

Hagel Supports Changes to US Policy on Landmines – AFPS

US Keeps Mines in ‘Unique’ Showdown with North Korea – WP

US Will Abide by Mine Ban Treaty Except on Korean Peninsula – Reuters

Obama Admin Creates Korean Land Mine Exception – AP

Stratcom, DoD Sign Space Operations Agreement With Allies – AFPS

3 Major Decisions Loom for US Navy – DN Analysis

Traditional Amphibious Warfare: Wrong for Decades, Wrong for the Future – MCG Opinion

Brace Yourself: The A-10 Debate is Coming – JQP Opinion

The Military Needs to Modernize its Hiring – WP Opinion

 

United States

Does the United States Need a Department of Homeland Security? – WP

USAID Provides $231 Million for Girls Education in 5 Countries – VOA

Bin Laden Son-in-law Gets Life Prison Term – VOA

Federal Prison Population Drops for First Time in 3 Decades – WP

The White House Fence Jumper and the Consequences of Budget Cuts – WP Opinion

 

United Kingdom

Cameron to Hold Talks With Iran – BBC

 

Australia

Australian 'Terror Suspect' Killed – BBC

Man Shot in Attack on Counterterrorism Officers in Australia – Reuters

 

World

Experts: Terrorist Recruitment of Foreign Fighters Poses Global Threat – VOA

 

Africa

CDC: Ebola Could Infect 1.4 Million by January – VOA

WHO Study: Ebola Death Rates 70% – BBC

Hope Sparks in Liberia as US Soldiers Arrive to Help Fight Ebola – VOA

Seabees Deploy to Liberia to Build Ebola Treatment Center – S&S

Fighting in South Sudan Threatens Peace Talks – VOA

Nigeria Back-tracks on Kidnapped Chibok Girls – BBC

Nigeria MPs Fury at 'Cash Arms Deal' – BBC

Kidnapped Reporter Freed in Somalia After 3 Years Captivity – BBC

 

Americas / Caribbean

Police: Mexican Cartels Trafficking Cocaine Direct From Colombia – Reuters

Reporter Fired After Video Catches Taking Cash From Mexican Drug Lord – McClatchy

Venezuela's 'Busman' President to Make UN Debut – Reuters

 

Asia / Pacific

As US Strikes Syria, China Sees Parallels at Home – VOA

Chinese Firms Exporting Tools of Torture, Says Amnesty – BBC

Chinese Uighur Scholar Sentenced to Life in Prison – VOA

China Sentences Moderate Uighur Scholar to Life in Prison – WP

China Jails Uighur Academic for Life – BBC

Philippine Leader Questions Intent of China Ships – AP

US Keeps Mines in ‘Unique’ Showdown with North Korea – WP

US Will Abide by Mine Ban Treaty Except on Korean Peninsula – Reuters

Obama Admin Creates Korean Land Mine Exception – AP

Kerry Slams North Korea Human Rights Abuses – VOA

Courting Vietnam, US Prepares to Ease Arms Embargo – Reuters

North Korea Urged to Close 'Evil' Camps – BBC

 

Europe

NATO's Outgoing Chief: 'We Cut Fat, Built Muscle' – AP

Gorenc: High Optempo Requires Relook at US Force Reductions in Europe – S&S

French Jihadis Linked to 2012 Toulouse Gunman Arrested – Reuters

Turkey’s Shifting Strategic Culture – WOTR Opinion

 

Middle East / North Africa

Israelis, Palestinians Resume Gaza Truce Talks – VOA

Israeli Probes Into Possible Gaza War Crimes Draw Criticism – McClatchy

Israelis Kill 2 Suspected in Kidnapping, Killing of 3 Teens – WP

Israel Says Killed 2 Palestinians Accused in Kidnappings that Led to Gaza War – McClatchy

Israel Murder Suspects Shot Dead – BBC

Iran’s President Says Arrest of Post Reporter Not a Sign of Power Struggle – WP

Hezbollah Armed Drone? Militants' New Weapon – CNN Opinion

 

South Asia

Pakistan: Peshawar Bomb Attack 'Kills Three' – BBC

 

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