5 October SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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IS / ISIS / ISIL
US: Militants Use Beheadings to Make Up for Losses – AP
What’s In a Name: The ISIS/ISIL Debate – VOA
Pakistani Taliban Declare Allegiance to IS – Reuters
At Haj, Saudi Arabia Clerics Step Up Anti-Islamic State Drive – Reuters
ISIS, Boko Haram and Batman – NYT Opinion
Syria
Panetta: Obama Vacillated on Syria, Harming US Credibility – AP
Fighting on Multiple Fronts in Syria – NYT
Embattled Syrian President Makes Rare Appearance – AP
More Fighting Near Syria-Turkish Border – VOA
Border Town Still Under Siege by IS Despite Allied Air Strikes – Reuters
Kurds in Turkey-Syria Border Clashes – BBC
Biden Gaffe Jeopardizes Turkish Cooperation Against Terror – WP
Biden Apologizes to Turkish President – NYT
Turkish President Demands Apology from Biden – AP
In Golan, Imagined Risks Become All Too Real – NYT
UK Leader: British Hostage's Killers Must be Found – AP
Peter Kassig, Threatened with Next Beheading, is Former US Army Ranger – AP
Family of Islamic State Captive Makes Plea – VOA
Iraq
Coalition Leader Warns of Long Fight Against ISIS in Iraq – NYT
Town Falls to Islamic State in Iraq's Anbar Province – Reuters
9 Killed in Attacks Targeting Iraq's Military – AP
Afghanistan
Bagram Tears Down Old Structures as it Builds Up Long-term Mission – S&S
Terrorism / Counterterrorism / Jihadists
The Jihadi Hunters (Online) – BG
Belgium Proves Vital Jihadist Recruiting Hub – VOA
The Fight Against Islamic State and America’s Coalition Woes – JP Analysis
ISIS, Boko Haram and Batman – NYT Opinion
US Department of Defense
Military Companies Likely to Benefit From Airstrikes in Iraq, Syria – MCT
The Navy Has No Strategy? A Response to Randy Forbes – DO Opinion
United States
CDC’s Focus: Who Had Contact With Ebola Patient? – WP
First US Ebola Case 'Critical' – BBC
Lawmakers Express Concern About US Readiness to Deal With Ebola – VOA
Barack Obama’s Friendly-Fire Problem – DO Opinion
Africa
West Africa Hopes to Contain Ebola by December – VOA
Pentagon Doubles Number of Troops Deploying to Fight Ebola – S&S
Rodriguez: Troops in Liberia Will Be Protected From Ebola – DMA
Shabab Fighters Pull Out of Somali Stronghold as Government Troops Advance – NYT
Reining In Egypt’s Military Aid – NYT Editorial
Americas / Caribbean
Mass Grave Found in Restive Southern Mexican State – Reuters
Mass Grave Found Near Mexico Town Hit by Violence – AP
Peruvian Rebels Kill Two Police in Drug-producing Region Ahead of Vote – Reuters
After Dramatic Campaign, Brazilians Set to Vote – AP
Brazil’s Acrimonious Campaign Leaves Voters in Flux – WP
Hackers Target Brazil Election – BBC
Haiti Ex-Dictator 'Baby Doc' Duvalier Dies – VOA
Former Haiti President Duvalier Dies – BBC
Haiti’s ‘Baby Doc’ Presided Over Widespread Violence – WP
Asia / Pacific
North Korean Officials Pay Rare and Surprising Visit to South – WP
North Korea's No. 2 Makes Surprise Visit to South Korea – AP
North, South Korea Agree to New Talks – VOA
South and North Korea Agree to New Talks – NYT
Hong Kong Protesters Stage Massive Rally – VOA
Warning in Hong Kong Renews Zeal of Swelling Protest – NYT
Main Hong Kong Protest Sees Resurgence After Attacks – WP
Hong Kong Tense After Protest Clashes Scrap Talks – AP
Hong Kong Leader Calls for 'Return to Order' – BBC
For Hong Kong Protesters, Enthusiasm and Hope Ebb – WP
Protest Re-ignites Wider Hong Kong Fears – BBC
Once a Draw, Restive Region in China Suffers After Unrest – NYT
Europe
Ukraine's Truce in Trouble Amid Airport Battle – AP
In Ukraine, Civilians in Crossfire – NYT
Rebels in Eastern Ukraine Dream of Reviving Soviet Heyday – NYT
White House Condemns Killing of ICRC Staffer in Ukraine – VOA
Belgium Proves Vital Jihadist Recruiting Hub – VOA
With Robust Economy, Poland Navigates Around Eastern Europe’s Strains – NYT
Britain Says Teacher Held Hostage in Libya Freed – AP
Spanish PM Calls for Catalonia Talks – BBC
Middle East / North Africa
In Golan, Imagined Risks Become All Too Real – NYT
Qatar’s Friends-With-Everybody Foreign Policy – WP
Shiite Rebels are Yemen's New Masters – AP
Briton Held Hostage in Libya Freed– BBC
Britain Says Teacher Held Hostage in Libya Freed – AP
South Asia
Pakistani Taliban Declare Allegiance to IS – Reuters
Suicide Attack, Bomb Blast in Pakistan Kill 10 – AP
At Least Five Killed in Attack on Hazaras in Pakistani City of Quetta – Reuters
Indian State in Mourning After Graft Conviction – NYT
