24 September SWJ Roundup

Afghanistan

Gates Defends Policy and the Debate That Shaped It – New York Times

National Security Team Unified on Afghan War Strategy – Stars and Stripes

Obama Well-served by Afghan Debate, Gates Says – AFPS

Senators Seek Removal of Inspector General for Reconstruction – Washington Post

Afghan, Coalition Forces Pursue Taliban Commanders – AFPS

Afghan Women Earn Army Commissions – AFPS

Afghan President Calls for Release of Journalists – Associated Press

Snickers and Skepticism Greet Film Shot in Afghanistan – New York Times

Pakistan

Pakistani Receives 86-Year Sentence for Firing at U.S. Troops – VOA

Biden: U.S., U.K. Commit to Continued Aid for Pakistan – AFPS

Iraq

Fallujah Raid Highlights Iraq’s Security Concerns – Associated Press

Iran

Ahmadinejad’s U.N. Speech Triggers U.S. Walkout – Voice of America

U.S. Storms Out of Iran Leader’s U.N. Speech – Wall Street Journal

Ahmadinejad Suggests U.S. ‘Orchestrated’ 9/11 Attacks – Washington Times

U.S. Walks Out as Iran Leader Speaks – New York Times

U.S. Walks Out on Ahmadinejad U.N. Speech – Los Angeles Times

Protests at Ahmadinejad U.N. Speech – BBC News

New Iran Sanctions Tighten Controls on Consumer Goods – Voice of America

Stuxnet Worm ‘Targeted High-value Iranian Assets’ – BBC News

United Nations

Highlights: World Leaders Address U.N. General Assembly – Reuters

Obama Focuses on Human Rights at U.N. – Washington Post

Aid Groups Cheer Obama Development Plan – Associated Press

U.N. Session Urges US, Others to Back Nuke Test Pact – Associated Press

U.S. Department of Defense

General Discusses Changes to Initial Army Training – AFPS

Cybercom Chief Details Cyberspace Defense – AFPS

Gaps in Authority Hamper Military Against Cyber-attacks – Washington Times

Cyber Command Chief Proposes Secure Network – Washington Post

Cyberwar Chief Calls for Secure Computer Network – New York Times

Army of Tech-savvy Warriors Fighting its Battles in Cyberspace – Washington Post

Navy Seeks Advances in Biomedical Research – AFPS

United States

White House Reviews Nation’s Cybersecurity – Washington Post

Obama: U.S. Takes ‘Targeted Approach’ on Extremism – AFPS

United Kingdom

British Cuts to Military Concern U.S. Officials – New York Times

Brothers Compete to Lead Labour Party in Britain – New York Times

Africa

African Al-Qaida Group Targeting Foreign Companies to Build Support – VOA

France Calls on Al-Qaida-linked Group to Make Hostage Release Demand – VOA

Somali Forces Fight Islamists in the Capital – New York Times

Africans Seek Funds to Increase Somali Force – Associated Press

Summit Plea for Somalia Funding – BBC News

African Union: Sudan Leader Case Undermines Peace – Reuters

Delegates at U.N. Pressed on Vote in Sudan – Washington Times

Nigerian Ruling Party Suspends Primaries – Voice of America

Americas and Caribbean

Longtime Colombian Rebel Commander is Killed – Los Angeles Times

Colombian Rebel Leader Reportedly Killed in Military Strike – Washington Post

Rebels’ Second in Command Has Been Killed, Colombia Says – New York Times

Colombia Kills Top FARC Rebel Commander In Raid – Reuters

Colombia Rebels Briefly Assault Cerrejon Mine – Reuters

Colombia: A New Beginning? – Washington Post opinion

Not Much Chance for Opposition in Venezuela – Washington Times

Chavez, Opponents Rally Before Venezuela Vote – Associated Press

7 Killed in Shootout in Mexican Resort City – Associated Press

Gunmen Kill Mexican Mayor Near Monterrey – Reuters

Mexico Journalists Debate Cartels, Self-Censorship – Associated Press

Rousseff’s Lead Unchanged In Brazil Election Poll – Reuters

Asia Pacific

Chinese Premier: U.S.-China Common Interests Outweigh Differences –VOA

China’s Foreign-policy Power Struggle – Washington Post

With Warning, Obama Presses China on Currency – New York Times

Repatriation Policy Links China to Rights Violations – Washington Times

Chinese Attitudes on Generosity Are Tested – New York Times

U.S. ‘Watching’ Rising China-Japan Tensions – Washington Times

Japan Releases China Boat Captain – BBC News

China Arrests Four Japanese Amid Tensions – New York Times

China Says 4 Japanese Filmed Military Targets – Associated Press

Japan Frets About Economic Fallout From China Row – Reuters

Obama: U.S.-Japan Alliance a Security ‘Cornerstone’ – Associated Press

North Korea: Promotions Point to Shift in Nuclear Dealings – Washington Post

Exiled Cambodian Leader Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail – Voice of America

Europe

In Europe, a Mood of Austerity and Anxiety – New York Times

Moscow Mayor Pokes Kremlin. (Cue Hornets.) – New York Times

Middle East

Obama Urges Global Support for Mideast Peace Efforts – Voice of America

Obama Calls on Arab Nations to Support Peace Talks – Los Angeles Times

Obama Challenges the World: Time for Mideast Peace – Associated Press

Officials: Palestinians Will Consider Compromise – Associated Press

Settlement Freeze Has Barely Slowed Construction – Associated Press

A Test of Israel’s Character – New York Times opinion

South Asia

India Tries to Salvage Commonwealth Games – Voice of America

India: Problems with Commonwealth Games Mount – Washington Post

India Rushes to Finish Work to Host Commonwealth Games – New York Times

Australia Olympic Chief Says India Not Fit For Games – Reuters

Sri Lankan Government Urged to Say Sorry for War Years – BBC News