1 May SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
Taliban Say Offensive Will Begin Sunday – New York Times
Taliban Declare Spring Offensive – BBC News
Afghan Taliban: Spring Offensive Starts Now – Associated Press
Afghan Taliban Declare Start to Spring Offensive – Reuters
Taliban Warns Civilians to Stay Clear of Targets – Los Angeles Times
U.N.: All Parties Must Protect Afghans in Spring Offensive – VOA
Pakistan
Islamic Banking a Fast-growing Trend in Pakistan – Washington Post
Pakistani Police Foil Attempt to Burn Church – Associated Press
Will Pakistan Erupt Like Egypt? – Washington Post opinion
Syria
Syrian Army Sends Reinforcements to Daraa – Voice of America
Forces Seize Mosque That Was Uprising’s Symbol – New York Times
Syrian Military Overwhelms Town – Washington Post
‘Six Killed’ in Deraa as Troops Seize Key Mosque – BBC News
Syrian Troops Kill 4 at Mosque in Restive City – Associated Press
Syria Arrests Women, Opposition Figures-Rights Groups – Reuters
Businessman Becomes Magnet for Anger and Dissent – New York Times
Libya / Operation Odyssey Dawn
Libya: Gadhafi Survives NATO Airstirke – Voice of America
Attack Said to Kill Son but Not Qaddafi – New York Times
Gaddafi’s Youngest Son, 3 Grandchildren Killed – Washington Post
NATO Strike Kills Kadafi Son – Los Angeles Times
NATO Strike ‘Kills Gaddafi’s Son’ – BBC News
NATO Strike Kills Gadhafi’s Son But Leader Escapes – Associated Press
NATO Says Air Strikes Not Targeting Gaddafi – Reuters
Frontline Turns Quiet as Rebels Regroup – Washington Post
NATO Dismisses Gaddafi’s Offer of Truce and Talks – Reuters
Libyan Rebels Reject Gaddafi Ceasefire Offer – Reuters
New Predator Role Fits Diplomatic, Military Bill – Associated Press
My Libya, Your Libya, Our Libya – New York Times opinion
Yemen
Opposition Says President Refused to Sign Transition Agreement – VOA
Doubts Over Deal as Saleh Fails to Sign – BBC News
Ruler Backs Away From Agreement to Step Down – Associated Press
Egypt
Mubarak Could Face Death Penalty – Washington Post
Muslim Brotherhood Sets Up New Party – BBC News
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Eyes Big Political Role – Associated Press
Muslim Brotherhood Contests Half of Parliament Seats – Reuters
Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing to Open Permanently – BBC News
Iraq
Deadly Month for U.S. in Iraq – Washington Post
Suicide Bomber Kills 8 at Iraqi Market – New York Times
Suicide Bomber Kills 8 and Wounds 19 in Northern Iraq – Reuters
U.S. Military: American Soldier Dies in Iraq – Associated Press
Lawmakers Approve $400M Payment to Americans – Associated Press
Iran
Ahmadinejad Absence Prompts Debate – BBC News
Government Frozen by Simmering Feuds at Top – Associated Press
Bahrain
Bahrain Group Calls for Boycott of Iranian Goods – Associated Press
Israel / Palestinians
Israel Suspends Tax Transfer to Palestinians – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa Unrest
Latest Developments in Arab World’s Unrest – Associated Press
U.S. Department of Defense
Pentagon Releases Money for Virginia Class Submarine – Daily Press
Exclusive Combat Award for Marjah Marine – Marine Corps Times
United States
Hometown Defends ‘Three Cups of Tea’ Author – Los Angeles Times
FBI Director Search: Seeking a Shared Philosophy – New York Times
1 Year After Times Square Scare, Concerns Endure – Associated Press
World
10 Nations Urge New Push for Non-Proliferation – Associated Press
Africa
Nigeria’s Ruling Party Wins in Riot-Hit States – Reuters
Separating Free Speech From Hate in South Africa – New York Times
Call for Talks Over Uganda Arrest – BBC News
Uganda’s Museveni Vows to Defeat Protests – Reuters
Protesters Demand President’s Ouster in Burkina Faso – New York Times
U.S. Senator Makes Rare Visit to Somalia – Associated Press
Americas
Mexico: Police Discover Arsenal in Ciudad Juarez – Asociated Press
El Salvador Court Disbands 2 Political Parties – Associated Press
Asia Pacific
Japan’s Prime Minister Defends Handling of Crisis – New York Times
Criticism Up on Japan PM’s Handling of Nuke Crisis – Associated Press
U.S. ‘Not Withholding Food Aid from North Korea’ – BBC News
Thai Militants Kill 2 in Twin Bomb Attacks – Associated Press
Bombs Kill Two Rangers in Thailand’s Restive South – Reuters
Europe
Germany Says Al-Qaida Suspects Were Planning Bombing – VOA
German Plot ‘Ordered by Al-Qaeda’ – BBC News
German Terrorism Arrests Disrupt Qaeda Inquiry – New York Times
Germany Says Al Qaeda Suspects Planned Bomb Attack – Reuters
South Asia
Chopper Carrying Top Indian State Official Missing – Associated Press
