5 May SWJ Roundup
Al Qaeda
White House Goes Quiet on bin Laden Raid – Washington Post
CIA Detainee’s Clue Started the Trail to Bin Laden – Los Angeles Times
Account Tells of One-Sided Battle in Bin Laden Raid – New York Times
Obama: ‘I Won’t Release Bin Laden Death Photos’ – Voice of America
Obama Will Not Release bin Laden Photos – Washington Post
Reuters Releases Graphic Photos of Raid – Washington Post
Reuters Raid Photos – Wall Street Journal
Photos Show Three Dead Men at Bin Laden Raid House – Reuters
No Release of Bin Laden Photos – BBC News
In Bin Laden’s Compound, Seals’ All-Star Team – New York Times
Mission Helo was Secret Stealth Black Hawk – Army Times
Aviation Geeks Scramble to ID Raid’s Mystery Copter – Danger Room
Inside bin Laden’s Lair with SEAL Team Six – Associated Press
Officials: SEALs Thought bin Laden Went for Weapon – Associated Press
Spy Chief, Not Pentagon, Led Raid on bin Laden – Associated Press
Property Records Give New Insights Into Bin Laden – Associated Press
A Bin Laden Hunter on Four Legs – New York Times
Bin Laden Death Prompts Questions About Legality – Associated Press
U.S. Had the Law on its Side – Washington Post editorial
Pakistan
Military Investigates How OBL Able to Hide in Plain View – New York Times
Pakistani Army, Shaken by Raid, Faces New Scrutiny – New York Times
Pakistanis Seek Answers After U.S. Raid – Los Angeles Times
Pakistan Under Pressure Over bin Laden’s Hiding Place – VOA
Pakistan Sees Shared Intelligence Lapse – New York Times
Why the U.S. Mistrusts Pakistan’s Spy Agency – Reuters
Afghanistan: Pakistan Must Have Known bin Laden in Abbottabad – VOA
In Pakistan, No More Secrets – Washington Post opinion
Afghanistan
NATO Chief Says Afghan Mission on Track After Bin Laden – Reuters
Afghan Taliban Likely to Rethink Ties to Al-Qaida – Associated Press
In Afghan Outpost, Sunset Means A New Attack – NPR
France to Mull Faster Exit from Afghanistan – Associated Press
Division Commander Reflects On Tour – American Forces Press Service
ISAF Operations Roundup – American Forces Press Service
Taliban Release Video of Captured U.S. Soldier – Associated Press
Syria
Syrian President: Military Operation in Daraa Will End ‘Soon’ – VOA
Syrian Tanks ‘Deploy Around City’ of Rastan – BBC News
Britain Says Still Seeking U.N. Condemnation of Syria – Reuters
Libya / Operation Odyssey Dawn
NATO Chief Says He Favors Financing Libyan Rebels – Associated Press
ICC to Seek Arrests for Crimes Against Humanity in Libya – VOA
Hague Court Seeks Warrants for Libyan Officials – New York Times
ICC Prosecutor to Seek Arrest of 3 Libyans – Associated Press
Aid Ship Dodges Shells in Libya – Washington Post
Libya Aid Ship Comes Under Fire – BBC News
Yemen
Blast Kills 9 in Yemen, Including 5 Soldiers – Associated Press
Iraq
Officials Grapple With New Scourge: Assassinations – New York Times
Iraq to Disband Court that Tried Saddam Hussein – Associated Press
Iran
U.S. Woman Refuses Iran Spy Trial – BBC News
Israel / Palestinians
Palestinians Sign Unity Deal in Cairo – Voice of America
Hamas and Fatah Sign Unity Pact – BBC News
Palestinian Factions Sign Accord to End Rift – New York Times
Fatah, Hamas Sign Pact to End Rift – Washington Post
Palestinian Unity Pact Still Faces Big Hurdles – Los Angeles Times
Palestinian Deal Ends Rift, Hurts Peace Prospects – Associated Press
A Sliver of Hope Unites West Bank and Gaza – New York Times
Reconciliation Deal Sparks Small Celebrations and Skepticism – VOA
Netanyahu: Palestinian Unity Pact a Blow to Peace – Reuters
Jerusalem Mayor Says Holy City Indivisible – Associated Press
The Palestinian ‘Reconciliation’ – Washington Post editorial
Hurting Moderates, Helping Militants – New York Times opinion
Cautionary Tale for Mideast Peace – Washington Post opinion
Middle East / North Africa Unrest
Unrest Endangers Turkey’s Newfound Influence – New York Times
Egypt Coroner Sacked, Said to Have Hidden Torture – Reuters
Tunisia Hands Ousted Dictator Additional Charges – Associated Press
U.S. Department of Defense
Sikorsky, Army Claim Whisper-flapcopter Test Success – The Register
House Panel OKs More Money for Special Forces – Associated Press
1.6% Pay Hike for Troops in House Proposal – Stars and Stripes
War Dog – Foreign Policy photo essay
Time for an Independent Special Forces Branch? – World Politics Review opinion
United States
Americans Yearn to Talk to SEALs in bin Laden Raid – Associated Press
AG Holder Worries About Revenge for bin Laden – Associated Press
Fla. Mosque Bombing Suspect Fatally Shot in Okla. – Associated Press
The Torture Apologists – New York Times editorial
United Kingdom
Strain on Britain’s Cameron-Clegg Government – Washington Post
Australia
Last World War I Combat Vet Dies in Australia – Associated Press
World
Who is Now on the World’s Most Wanted List? – The Guardian
Africa
DRC War Crimes Trial Begins in Germany – Voice of America
Rwanda Rebels on Trial in Germany – BBC News
Ivory Coast Retakes Gbagbo Area – BBC News
Americas
Cartels Taking Over Gov’t Roles in Parts of Mexico – Vancouver Sun
11 Bodies Found in Mexico Pits, Total Now 121 – Associated Press
Colombia Prosecutor Suspends Bogota Mayor Moreno – BBC News
Incumbent Casts Big Shadow Over Peru Election – Associated Press
News Group Studies Charges Against Argentina Gov’t – Associated Press
Asia Pacific
Workers Enter Japan Nuclear Reactor Building – Associated Press
China Tightens Internet Controls – BBC News
China Creates Agency For Patrolling Internet – New York Times
Thai-Cambodia Crossing Reopened – BBC News
Indonesia: Terror Suspect Went to Meet Bin Laden – Associated Press
Europe
E.U. Moves to Tighten Border Controls in Schengen Zone – BBC News
Party Convoy In Turkey Is Fired On, Killing Officer – New York Times
Attack After Turkey PM Poll Rally – BBC News
Crime Gangs in Europe Are Profiting From Web – New York Times
South Asia
India Rules Out U.S.-Style Strike Against Terrorists in Pakistan – VOA
Labor Strike Sparks Debate in India – Washington Post
