12 June SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
Lawmakers Push for New Afghan Strategy – WP
Afghan Taliban Cede Ground in the South, but Fears Linger – NYT
UN: Afghan Civilian Deaths Set a Monthly Record – NYT
UN Says May Deadliest Month for Civilians – BBC
For Afghan Civilians, May Was Grim Milestone – AP
Roadside Bomb Kills 15 Afghan Civilians – LAT
The Afghan Withdrawal – WP editorial
How to Exit Without Creating Wider Conflict – WP opinion
Pakistan
CIA Director Warns Pakistan on Collusion With Militants – NYT
Pakistan Tells CIA Chief It Sticks to US Troop Cuts – Reuters
Deadly Blasts at Pakistan Market – BBC
Bombings Kill Dozens in Pakistan – AP
Suspected Suicide Bombing Kills 34 in Pakistan – Reuters
Dying to Tell the Story – NYT opinion
Syria
Tanks Mass on Edge of Syrian Town – WP
‘Heavy Fighting’ in Jisr al-Shughour – BBC
Syrian Army Attacks Northwestern Town – AP
Syrian Forces Attack Town, Refugees Flee to Turkey – Reuters
Libya
Libyan Rebels Battle for Key Oil Port Near Tripoli – WP
Qaddafi Forces Shell Rebels Near Misurata – NYT
In Libya, Sustained Fighting Renewed Near Capital – LAT
Libya Rebels Battle Into Key Oil Port Near Tripoli – AP
Yemen
Fighting with Islamic Militants in Yemen Kills 40 – WP
Israel / Palestinians
Palestinian Faction Hamas Rejects Fatah Nominee for PM – BBC
Hamas Rejects Fatah’s Pick for Prime Minister – AP
The Quiet Corner of the Mideast (Surprise) – NYT
Israel Defense Minister to China for First Time in Decade – Reuters
Iraq
Car Bombings and Shooting of Family Kill 11 in Iraq – NYT
Family, Activist Among 11 Killed in Iraq Attacks – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Jailed Iran Activist Hoda Saber ‘Dies on Hunger Strike’ – BBC
In Saudi Arabia, Comedy Cautiously Pushes Limits – NYT
Thousands Rally for Reform in Bahrain – Reuters
Bahrain Court: Year Jail Term for Anti-State Poet – AP
Latest Developments in Arab World’s Unrest – AP
United States
US Underwrites Internet Detour Around Censors – NYT
International Monetary Fund
IMF Reports Cyberattack Led to ‘Very Major Breach’ – NYT
IMF Probes Suspected Cyberattack – WP
IMF Latest Target in String of Cyber Attacks – Reuters
Israel’s Fischer to Challenge Lagarde for IMF Head – Reuters
Saudi Calls for Greater Role in IMF on Lagarde Visit – Reuters
Africa
Somalia: Architect of US Embassy Bombings Killed – WP
Somalis Kill Mastermind of 2 US Embassy Bombings – NYT
Al Qaeda Operative Key to US Embassy Bombings Killed – LAT
Somalia Says Killed Top African Al Qaeda Operative – Reuters
Somalis Hail Al-Qaida Mastermind’s Death – AP
Clinton: Embassy Bomber’s Killing Is ‘a Just End’ – AP
US Hails Death of al-Qaeda Militant – BBC
Eritrea Detains Four Antipiracy Contractors – NYT
Sudan: SPLA Accuses Khartoum of Bombing Unity State – BBC
Violence Roils Sudan Oil State, Leaders to Hold Talks – Reuters
Americas
Mexico Anti-drug Convoy Crosses Border to Accuse US – BBC
Mexican Judge Gives 60 Years to Killer of Top Cop – AP
An Airlift, Family by Family, Bolsters Cuba’s Economy – NYT
Asia Pacific
Protests Challenge Japan’s Use of Nuclear Power – NYT
Police Arrest 25 in Southern China After Clash – AP
China Police Arrest 25 in Clashes – BBC
Hundreds of Vietnamese Hold Anti-China Protest – AP
Europe
Turkey Votes in National Poll as PM Seeks Third Term – BBC
Turkey’s Ruling Party Poised for Election Win – WP
Turkey Elections Likely to Reshape Constitution – LAT
Erdogan Set for Comfortable Win as Turks Vote – Reuters
Turks Vote in Parliamentary Elections – AP
Azerbaijan and Armenia Meet to End Land Dispute – NYT
South Asia
