27 October SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
***
SWJ Breaking News Updates 24/7 on Twitter – @smallwars
IS / ISIS / ISIL
IS Hostages 'Have Been Waterboarded' – BBC
Germany Scrambles to Counter Lure of Islamic State – Reuters
Women on Front Lines in Syria, Iraq Against IS – AP
Syria
Rights Group: More Than 800 Killed in Kobani Ground Fight – VOA
Syria Activists Say Kobani Death Toll Passes 800 – AP
Syrian Kurds Repulse Islamic State Attack on Border Gate – Reuters
A Lebanese Battle With Syrian Overtones – NYT
Iraq
Missiles of ISIS May Pose Peril for Aircrews – NYT
Iraqi Forces Seize 4 Villages After Victory Near Baghdad – Reuters
Iraqi Troops Retake Control of Sunni Town From Islamic State – AP
After Victory in Key Iraqi Town, Time for Revenge – Reuters
Christians of Mosul Find Haven in Jordan – NYT
Iraq PM In Jordan IS Talks – RFE/RL
Iraq Situation Report – ISW Update
Control of the Terrain in Iraq – ISW Update (Scroll Down)
Afghanistan
US, British Forces Close Base in Southern Afghanistan – VOA
US and British Troops End Combat Operations in Key Province – NYT
NATO Coalition Hands Over 2 Major Bases to Afghan Military – WP
UK Ends Afghan Combat Operations – BBC
Brave as Lions But Poorly Led: The British Heroes of Helmand – Telegraph
NATO Promises Afghans Air Support After 2014 as it Shuts Key Base – S&S
Insurgents Kill 4 Afghan Police Officers – AP
Afghanistan’s Unending Addiction – NYT Opinion
Terrorism
The Myth of the Big Bad Lone Wolf – FP Opinion
US Department of Defense
Updated Weinberger Principles Still a Guide for Use of US Force – WPR Opinion
Local Food for the Military – NYT Opinion
PMCs
Blackwater and the Role of Military Contractors – NYT Debate (3 Op-Eds)
United States
90 Members of Congress: Help, We're in a Living Hell – Esquire
Immigration Activists Target Clinton for Answers – NYT
Peace Prize Laureates Urge Disclosure on U. Torture – NYT
In Cold War, US Spy Agencies Used 1,000 Nazis – NYT
United Kingdom
Quadcopter Drone 'Deliberately Flown at Passenger Airliner' over Essex – DM
Muslim Inmate Planned Kidnap and Escape – BBC
UK Man Charged Under Terrorism Laws – AP
Second British Man in Days Charged With Preparing Terrorism Acts – Reuters
Canada
In Video, Ottawa Gunman Spoke of Political Motives – NYT
Gunman in Canada Attack Prepared Video of Himself – AP
Australia
Trio Test Australian Parliament's Face Veil Rules – AP
Ebola
US Military and Civilian Personnel Go Overseas to ‘Take the Fight’ to Ebola – WP
White House Pushes States to Reassess Ebola Quarantine – NYT
NY Loosens Policy on Ebola Quarantines – WP
Under Pressure, Cuomo Allows Home Isolation in Quarantines – NYT
Expert Says Ebola Vaccine Development Takes Time – VOA
US Disease Expert Argues Against Mandatory 21-day Ebola Quarantine – AP
US Ambassador to UN Arrives in Ebola-stricken West Africa – VOA
US Envoy to UN Condemns Ebola Response – BBC
Africa
Nigeria: At Least 17 Dead, Dozens Kidnapped in Suspected Boko Haram Attack – VOA
French General Sees Reduced Regional Threat From Boko Haram – Reuters
Sudan's Bashir Wins Party Backing for Vote, Set to Extend Rule – Reuters
Americas / Caribbean
Mexican Journalist: Main Problem in Drug War is Corruption – Telesur
Families of Missing Mexican Students Still Waiting – AP
Brazil Stays With Rousseff as President After Turbulent Campaign – NYT
Brazil’s President Narrowly Wins After Bitter Campaign – WP
Challenges Face Brazil President After Re-election – AP
Uruguay Votes for New President – BBC
Conservative Seems Likely to Reach Second Presidential Round in Uruguay – NYT
Uruguay's Presidential Election Headed to Runoff – Reuters
Protesters Rally in Haiti Capital Demanding Vote – AP
Mexico's Drug War Entering A Dark Phase – BI Opinion
Asia / Pacific
‘Conditions’ Dictate Delay in South Korea-US OPCON Transfer – S&S
China to Improve Intelligence Coordination in Terror Fight – Reuters
China Considers Abolishing Death Penalty for Nine Crimes – Reuters
Hong Kong Protesters Scrap Vote – VOA
HK Protesters Abandon Vote Plan – BBC
Pro-Democracy Movement’s Vote in Hong Kong Abruptly Called Off – NYT
China Launches Unmanned Lunar Mission – VOA
Taiwan Eyes Homegrown Submarines After 13-year Wait on US Deal – Reuters
US Official Urges Vietnam to Improve Human Rights – AP
Europe
Ukraine Voting For New Parliament – VOA
Ukraine Votes in Snap Elections – BBC
Ukrainians Vote in Parliamentary Elections With Far-Reaching Implications – NYT
Exit Poll: Pro-Europe Forces Ahead in Ukraine Election – VOA
Ukraine Exit Polls Show Most pro-European Parliament in History – WP
Pro-Western Blocs Expected To Secure Ukraine Election Win – RFE/RL
Ukraine Voters Embrace West and Peace with Rebels – AFP
Ukraine President Claims Win for Pro-West Parties – NYT
Russia Ramps Military Probing in the Baltics – VOA
Germany: 14 Injured in Far-Right Violence – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Clashes Rage Between Lebanon’s Military, Sunni Militants – WP
Lebanon Army Steps Up Tripoli Battle Against Militants – BBC
Lebanese Troops Fight Street Battles in Tripoli – AP
Fighting in Lebanon's North, Army Battles Islamists for Third Day – Reuters
A Lebanese Battle With Syrian Overtones – NYT
Jerusalem Adding Police Amid Fears of Violence – NYT
Clashes Erupt at Palestinian's West Bank Funeral – AP
Palestinian Car Ramming Claims Second Death in Jerusalem – Reuters
Egyptian Media to Limit Criticism of Government – NYT
Egyptian Court Jails 23 Activists for Protesting – AP
More Heavy Fighting in Libya's Benghazi, Death Toll Rises to 130 – Reuters
Tunisia Holds Parliamentary Elections – VOA
Tunisia Votes in Historic Election – BBC
Tunisians in Historic Vote Spurred by Arab Spring – AP
Voter Turnout Bolsters Tunisian Hopes for Post-Revolution Stability – NYT
Tunisia, A Democratic Anomaly – WP Opinion
South Asia
Health Campaign Flaws Contribute to Pakistan's Polio Spike – Reuters
Pakistani Military Says Jets Kill 18 Militants – AP
