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16 May SWJ Roundup

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Al Qaeda

Bin Laden as Patriarch - New York Times

Bin Laden in Pakistan, Potent But Past His Prime - Associated Press

Terror Online: Bin Laden Logged Off, But Not al-Qaida - Associated Press

Wary of Security, Navy Won't Talk About bin Laden - Associated Press

Afghanistan

Afghanistan May Be Open to New Path, Kerry Says - New York Times

Kerry: Afghan Peace Plan Needs Better Explanation - Reuters

For Second Time in 3 Days, NATO Raid Kills Afghan Child - New York Times

Afghans Protest Killing of Teenager by U.S. Forces - Los Angeles Times

Pride and Regret for Canadian Troops Leaving - Canadian Press

What Holbrooke Knew - New York Times opinion

Taliban Loses Battle, Could Still Win War of Perception - Commentary opinion

Pakistan

Chicago Trial May Unmask Pakistan's Links to Militants - New York Times

Pakistan Condemns Bin Laden Raid - Los Angeles Times

Administration Divided Over U.S.-Pakistan Relationship - Washington Post

As Rift Deepens, Kerry Has a Warning for Pakistan - New York Times

Kerry Says U.S. Relations With Pakistan at Critical Moment - VOA

U.S. Senator John Kerry in Pakistan Talks - BBC News

Pakistan Bus Blast Kills 6 - Voice of America

Patience, Not Punishment, for Pakistan - New York Times opinion

Israel / Palestinians

Violence Along Israel's Borders As Palestinians Coordinate Protest - VOA

Israeli Troops Fire as Marchers Breach Borders - New York Times

12 Dead in Violence at Israeli Borders - Washington Post

At Least 12 Killed in Palestinian Protests on Israeli Borders - Los Angeles Times

Palestinians Storm Into Israel - Washington Times

Israeli Forces Open Fire at Palestinian Protesters - BBC News

10 Killed As Israeli Troops Clash with Protesters - Voice of America

In Deadly Clashes, Israeli Troops Fire on Protesters - Associated Press

Arab Protesters Descend on Israeli Borders - Associated Press

Palestinians Turn Back Clock in Israel Struggle - Reuters

Syria

Syrian Crackdown in Border Town Enters Second Day - Voice of America

Seven Killed in Talkalakh in Security Crackdown - BBC News

Battle on Lebanese-Syria Border - Washington Post

8 Killed in Syrian Crackdown Near Lebanon Border -Los Angeles Times

Army Shelling Kills 7 in Syrian Protest Town - Reuters

Libya

British Defense Chief: NATO Needs to 'Up Ante' in Libya - Voice of America

Defense Chief Fox Supports Call for Intensified Campaign - BBC News

British Military Calls for More Strikes - Washington Post

British Commander Says Libya Fight Must Expand - New York Times

NATO Hits Oil Port of Ras Lanouf - Associated Press

Yemen

Yemeni Gunmen Kill 1 Soldier Amid Protests - Associated Press

Opposition: Yemen Deal Must Not Extend Saleh Rule - Reuters

Egypt

Scores Injured in Clashes in Egypt - Washington Post

Muslims and Coptic Christians Clash Again in Egypt - New York Times

Dozens Hurt in Egypt as Copts are Attacked - Los Angeles Times

Egypt Revolt Poses a Test for American University - Associated Press

Iraq

Shiite Battle May be Key to U.S. Troop Extension - Washington Post

Weekly 'Day of Rage' is Low-key Event - Los Angeles Times

Iran

Iran's President Dismisses Cabinet Ministers - Voice of America

Ahmadinejad Fires 3 Cabinet Ministers - Los Angeles Times

Ayatollah: President 'Bewitched' by Senior Aide - Washington Post

Ally Criticizes Iran's President in Power Struggle - Associated Press

Iran President Dismisses Criticism of Appointments - Associated Press

Iran and N. Korea in 'Technology Swap' - BBC News

U.N.: North Korea, Iran Share Ballistic Missile Technology - VOA

Middle East

Secret Desert Force Set Up by Blackwater's Founder - New York Times

UAE Confirms Hiring Blackwater Founder's Firm - New York Times

Amid the Arab Spring, a U.S.-Saudi Split - Washington Post opinion

North Africa

Tunisia Is Uneasy Over Party of Islamists - New York Times

Algeria to Free Jailed Militants - Reuters

Moroccan Forces Disperse Opposition Protest - Reuters

Arab League

Egypt's Foreign Minister Named Arab League Chief - Associated Press

Egypt to Lead Arab League Amid Regional Turmoil - Reuters

U.S. Department of Defense

Odierno: Time Coming to Do 'Less with Less' - Army Times

United States

Florida Men Accused of Aiding Pakistani Taliban - New York Times

Fla. Imam, Sons Charged with Aiding Taliban - Associated Press

FBI No-show in NYC Terror Probe Raises Questions - Associaed Press

International Monetary Fund

NYC Police Charge IMF Chief With Attempted Rape - Voice of America

Police Seek Evidence From IMF Chief - New York Times

Arrest Clouds IMF Leadership During Debt Crisis - Washington Post

With Europe in Crisis, Fragile Time for IMF - New York Times

IMF Head Charged Over 'Sex Crime' - BBC News

Police: IMF Head Picked Out of Lineup in Sex Case - Associated Press

France Reacts Strongly to IMF Chief Arrest on Sex Assault Charges - VOA

Soul-Searching in France After Official's Arrest Jolts Nation - New York Times

Africa

War Crimes Suspect Wins Sudan Gov. Race - Los Angeles Times

Sudan Declares North Party Winner in Key State Vote - Reuters

Ethiopia, U.N. Mount Joint Search Operation for Kidnapped Aid Workers - VOA

Americas

Mexican Forces Unearth 17 More Bodies; Toll at 218 - Associated Press

U.S. Businesses Reluctant to Open in Mexico - Associated Press

Headless Bodies Found in Guatemala Drug Region - BBC News

Massacre in Northern Guatemala Leaves 27 Dead - Associated Press

27 Killed in Guatemala Massacre Near Mexico Border - Reuters

Colombia Arrests Medellin 'Gang Hitman' Jesus Hernandez - BBC News

Venezuela: 'He will Annihilate that One Leader' - Washington Post opinion

Asia Pacific

Japan: Partial Fuel Meltdown Occurred Within Hours of Disaster - VOA

Chinese Generals Tour U.S. Military Posts - Washington Post

China Delays Report Suggesting N. Korea Violated Sanctions - New York Times

Iran and N. Korea in 'Technology Swap' - BBC News

U.N.: North Korea, Iran Share Ballistic Missile Technology - VOA

Australia and Thailand Pressure Burma on Rights Record - Voice of America

Malaysian Court Orders Anwar to Enter Defense in Sodomy Case - Reuters

Europe

Internet Filters Set Off Protests Around Turkey - New York Times

IMF Chief's Arrest Rocks French Presidential Race - Associated Press