Small Wars Journal

1 November SWJ Roundup

Mon, 11/01/2010 - 7:04am
Afghanistan

NATO: Coalition Forces Kill Nearly 100 Afghan Insurgents - Voice of America

Recent Attacks Roil Largely Peaceful Western Afghanistan - Stars and Stripes

Taliban Hold Secret Talks with Afghan President - Associated Press

Afghan Official Says 17 Insurgents Killed in South - Associated Press

Taliban Briefly Overrun East Afghanistan District - Associated Press

Despite Challenges Ahead, War Is Missing From Campaign - Politics Daily

Karzai Protests Russian Agents in Drug Raid - New York Times

Karzai Condemns Russian Involvement in Afghan Drug Bust - Washington Post

Karzai Denounces Drug Raid in Afghanistan - Los Angeles Times

Crime and Punishment, Afghan-Style... - New York Times

Pakistan

U.S. Missile Attack Kills 5 in NW Pakistan - Associated Press

Pakistani Taliban Publicly Flog Men For "Drug Dealing" - Reuters

Yemen / Al Qaeda

Bomb Plot Shows Key Role Played by Intelligence - New York Times

2 Package Bombs were Intended to Detonate 'in Flight - Washington Post

Bombs from Yemen were Made to Blow Up in Flight - Los Angeles Times

Package Bombers Not 'Quite There Yet' - Washington Times

Two in Custody, Yemen Searches for Suspects in Bomb Plot - Voice of America

Bomb Plot Just Narrowly Averted, Officials Say - Associated Press

White House: Bombs Part of Continuing al Qaeda Threat - Washington Times

Dubai Bomb Flew on Passenger Jets - BBC News

U.S. Officials: Bombmaker in Yemen a Key Suspect - Associated Press

Yemeni Officials Free Suspect in Al Qaeda Bomb Plot - Christian Science Monitor

Yemen Frees Student Held Over Parcel Bombs - Reuters

Iraq

Hostage Case at Baghdad Church Ends in Bloodbath - New York Times

Baghdad Church Hostage Drama Ends in Bloodbath - BBC News

52 Killed In Iraq Church Raid - Reuters

Death Toll From Iraqi Church Siege Rises to 39 - Associated Press

Saudi King Offers Talks to Break Iraq Deadlock - BBC News

Iraq's Shi'ite Politicians Turn Down Saudi Offer - Reuters

Iraqi MPs Get Handsome Pay for Little Work - Associated Press

... Crime and Forgiveness, Iraqi-Style - New York Times

Iran

Iranian Official Says Tehran Has Own Agenda for Nuclear Talks - Voice of America

Iran's Supreme Leader Demands Support of Clerics - Los Angeles Times

Ahmadinejad Says Food, Fuel Subsidies will be Slashed - Los Angeles Times

Guard Led 3 American Hikers Across Iran Border - New York Times

United Nations

Iran, Saudi Arabia Expected to Join U.N. Agency on Women - Los Angeles Times

WikiLeaks

Sharing Secrets at Arm's Length - New York Times opinion

U.S. Department of Defense

What Election Night Could Mean for the Troops - Stars and Stripes

Army Studies Thrill-Seeking Behavior - New York Times

Generation Gap Divides Troops on Gays in Military - Associated Press

United States

GOP Would Review Probe into CIA Actions - Washington Times

Immigration Law Goes Before Appeals Court - Washington Post

Jet Ski Killing Rattles Rustic Texas Border Town - Los Angeles Times

Arizona Beheading Raises Fears of Cartels - Associated Press

Gitmo Former 'Child Soldier' Sentenced to 8 Years - Associated Press

Guantanamo Bay's Youngest Militant Omar Khadr Jailed - BBC News

Guantanamo Canadian to Serve 8 More Years In Prison - Reuters

Clinton Vows to Fight Sexual Slavery - Associated Press

U.S. Plays Conflicted Role in Global Climate Debate - Washington Post

Book Reviews

"The Gun": Arms and the Man - New York Times

"The Gun": The Gun that Made History - Washington Post

"A Skeptic's Case for Nuclear Disarmament": Drop the Weapons - New York Times

Africa

Voters in Ivory Coast Choosing New President - Voice of America

After Delays, Citizens Vote for a President in Ivory Coast - New York Times

Ivory Coast Holds Long-delayed 'Reconciliation' Poll - BBC News

Ivory Coast Holds First Election Since War in 2002 - Associated Press

Somali-American Becomes Prime Minister of Somalia - New York Times

Nigerian Leaders Urge Calm after Ethnic Violence Flares - BBC News

Zimbabweans Wrap Up Public Constitution Meetings - Associated Press

Tanzania's President Kikwete Tipped for Election Win - BBC News

Americas and Caribbean

Poised to Lead Brazil, Facing Unfinished Tasks - New York Times

Rousseff is Brazil's First Female President - Washington Post

In a First, Brazil Elects a Woman as President - New York Times

Brazil Elects First Female President - Los Angeles Times

Rousseff Is Elected as Brazil's Next President - Associated Press

Brazil Leader's Chosen Successor Wins Presidency - Reuters

Mexican Drug Cartel Forces Lawyer's Confessions - Washington Post

Mexico Needs More U.S. Help in Drug Wars - Washington Post editorial

Bolivia Eyes Iranian Military Planes, Helicopters - Associated Press

Mexico Police Find Canadian's Car; A Body in Trunk - Associated Press

Honduras Blames Gang in Football Field Massacre - Associated Press

Chavez Orders Takeover of Venezuelan Steel Maker - Associated Press

Cuba Faces Looming Deadline for Prisoner Release - Associated Press

Asia Pacific

Burma, Human Rights Issues Backdrop to Obama Asia Trip - Voice of America

China's Rise Leads Neighbors to Join Forces - New York Times

U.S. Offers Mediation Between China and Japan as Asia Leaders Meet - VOA

U.S. Works to Ease China-Japan Conflict - New York Times

"Rebalancing China" - New York Times editorial

Russian President Signs Nuclear Plant Deal With Vietnam - Voice of America

Russia Leader Visits Disputed Isle, Tokyo Protests - Associated Press

Japan In New Diplomatic Row After Russian Isle Visit - Reuters

Korean Border Shooting Likely An Accident - Reuters

Indonesian Volcano Unleashes New Powerful Eruption - Associated Press

Burma Junta Says Will Keep Power if Voters Abstain - Reuters

Burma Junta Accused of Slowing Down Internet - Associated Press

Clinton Urges Rights Progress in Cambodia - Associated Press

Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan Deals Cloaked in Mystery - Washington Post

Five Parties to Enter New Kyrgyz Parliament - Reuters

Europe

Heart of Istanbul Attacked by Suicide Bomber - Voice of America

Suicide Bomber Injures 32 in Istanbul - New York Times

32 Injured in Suicide Bombing in Istanbul - Los Angeles Times

At Least 32 Wounded in Istanbul Suicide Bombing - Associated Press

Istanbul Suicide Attack Highlights Turkey's Struggle - Christian Science Monitor

Spain Without ETA? Basque Group May Be Nearing End - Associated Press

Russian Activists See Change in a Humble Protest - New York Times

Dissent Has its Day in Moscow - Los Angeles Times

2,000 Rally in Moscow, Demand Freedom of Assembly - Associated Press

A Spain Without ETA? - Associated Press

Middle East

Israel's Netanyahu Announces U.S. Visit - Voice of America

Israeli PM to Visit U.S. Next Week - Associated Press

Israel's Overheated Housing Market Rouses Concerns - Los Angeles Times

Saudi Clerics Endorse Ban on Female Cashiers - Associated Press

Yemen Seen Refusing Opposition Poll Delay Request - Reuters

South Asia

India's Growing Wealth Boosts Charitable Giving - Washington Post

India: Land of Many Cell Phones, Fewer Toilets - Associated Press

It's Morning in India - New York Times opinion