onsdag 30 november 2011

The Afghanistan-Pakistan War at the End of 2011

The Afghanistan-Pakistan War at the End of 2011 - CSIS Nov

Kuznetsov will arrive in Syria by the end of year

Kuznetsov will arrive in Syria by the end of year - AFP Nov 29

Secret Syria meet in Hatay

Secret Syria meet in Hatay - Hürriyet Nov 29

Spanish superspy Francisco Paesa, 75, gets out of yet another scrape

Spanish superspy Francisco Paesa, 75, gets out of yet another scrape - Guardian Nov 29

North Korea claims nuclear plant progress

North Korea claims nuclear plant progress - Guardian Nov 30

Gaddafi's daughter urges the overthrow of Libya's government

Gaddafi's daughter urges the overthrow of Libya's government - The Telegraph Nov 29

Russia activates early warning radar system

Russia activates early warning radar system - The Telegraph Nov 29

Hamas ‘council’ uncovered in east Jerusalem

Hamas ‘council’ uncovered in east Jerusalem - Jerusalem Post Nov 29

Trinidad gov't faces skepticism over 'death plot'

Trinidad gov't faces skepticism over 'death plot' - Reuters Nov 25

GCHQ to offer British firms expertise in cybercrime

GCHQ to offer British firms expertise in cybercrime - Guardian Nov 26

tisdag 29 november 2011

Army finds rocket launch pads after exchange of fire with Israel

Army finds rocket launch pads after exchange of fire with Israel - Daily Star Nov 29

Colombia's FARC rebels execute four

Colombia's FARC rebels execute four - The Telegraph Nov 27

Mystery explosion rocks Iran city

Mystery explosion rocks Iran city - The Telegraph Nov 28

Mysterious blast rocks home of Iran nuke facility

Mysterious blast rocks home of Iran nuke facility - Jerusalem Post Nov 29

Spy game revs up with Arab Spring

Spy game revs up with Arab Spring - National Post Nov 25

Military spy agency bugged journalists

Military spy agency bugged journalists - The Slovak Spectator Nov 28

Spy boss quits

Spy boss quits - The Sunday Independent Nov 27

In the intelligence community, a cosmic shift

In the intelligence community, a cosmic shift - Federal Computer Nov 28

G20 case reveals 'largest ever' police spy operation

G20 case reveals 'largest ever' police spy operation - CBC News Nov 23Länk

onsdag 23 november 2011

Splits in Pakistan Taliban with attacks following ceasefire promise

Splits in Pakistan Taliban with attacks following ceasefire promise - The Telegraph Nov 23

Blast rocks Hezbollah stronghold in south Lebanon

Blast rocks Hezbollah stronghold in south Lebanon - Daily Star Nov 23

Iran media cast doubt on reported suicide in Dubai

Iran media cast doubt on reported suicide in Dubai - Los Angeles Times Nov 15

Yemen's president arrives in Saudi Arabia to sign power transfer deal

Yemen's president arrives in Saudi Arabia to sign power transfer deal - Reuters Nov 23

Jordan seeks Palestinian respect by offering Hamas a new home

Jordan seeks Palestinian respect by offering Hamas a new home - Haaretz Nov 23

Iran developing advanced missile defense system

Iran developing advanced missile defense system - Jerusalem Post Nov 23

Pakistan ambassador to US resigns over spy memo row

Pakistan ambassador to US resigns over spy memo row - Guardian Nov 22

N. Korean spy caught in S. Korea

N. Korean spy caught in S. Korea - UPI Nov 19

What are the former Mossad chief's business ties to Uganda?

What are the former Mossad chief's business ties to Uganda? - Haaretz Nov Länk20

måndag 21 november 2011

Hezbollah, Amal reassert support for Iran, Syria against conspiracies

Hezbollah, Amal reassert support for Iran, Syria against conspiracies - Daily Star Nov 21

Chechen militant threatens Turkey after killings

Chechen militant threatens Turkey after killings - AFP Nov 21

Spies, Spies and More Spies

Spies, Spies and More Spies - Daily NK Nov 21

Colombian Marxists plotted to sell uranium to Venezuela for 'distant friends'

Colombian Marxists plotted to sell uranium to Venezuela for 'distant friends' - The Telegraph Nov 17

Lone wolf 'Al-Qaeda sympathiser' Jose Pimentel accused of New York bomb plots

Lone wolf 'Al-Qaeda sympathiser' Jose Pimentel accused of New York bomb plots - The Telegraph Nov 21

Libya: Abdullah al-Senussi being held in secret location because of threats to his life

Libya: Abdullah al-Senussi being held in secret location because of threats to his life - The Telegraph Nov 21

Britain to cut financial ties with Iran banks, George Osborne announces

Britain to cut financial ties with Iran banks, George Osborne announces - The Telegraph Nov 21

Iran suspected of increasing covert nuclear work at military site

Iran suspected of increasing covert nuclear work at military site - AP Nov 21

CIA Spies Caught, Fear Execution in Middle East

CIA Spies Caught, Fear Execution in Middle East - ABC News Nov 21

Document Trove Exposes Surveillance Methods

Document Trove Exposes Surveillance Methods - The Wall Street Journal Nov 19

Iran detains 2 Kuwaiti citizens near border on suspicion of espionage

Iran detains 2 Kuwaiti citizens near border on suspicion of espionage - AP Nov 13

Israeli foreign minister seeks to cut ties with Mossad intelligence agency

Israeli foreign minister seeks to cut ties with Mossad intelligence agency - Washington Times Nov 17Länk

torsdag 17 november 2011

Tunisia's Islamist party showing signs of radical shift

Tunisia's Islamist party showing signs of radical shift - Daily Star Nov 17

Neo-Nazis: German interior minister calls for database on far-right extremists

Neo-Nazis: German interior minister calls for database on far-right extremists - The Telegraph Nov 16

Farc names cocaine kingpin as regional commander

Farc names cocaine kingpin as regional commander - The Telegraph Nov 16

Pakistan's US ambassador recalled over alleged Asif Ali Zardari army plot

Pakistan's US ambassador recalled over alleged Asif Ali Zardari army plot - The Telegraph Nov 16

Syrian army planting mines along Jordanian border

Syrian army planting mines along Jordanian border - Jerusalem Post Nov 16

Iran training Palestinians to operate anti-tank missiles

Iran training Palestinians to operate anti-tank missiles - Jerusalem Post Nov 17

After the US pulls out, will CIA rely more on Afghan mercenaries?

After the US pulls out, will CIA rely more on Afghan mercenaries? - The Christian Science Monitor Nov 16

How British spies thwarted a terror attack by Gaddafi: Suicide bomb targeted diplomats

How British spies thwarted a terror attack by Gaddafi: Suicide bomb targeted diplomats - Daily Mail Nov 17Länk

Three Czech nationals to be tried for spying in Zambia

Three Czech nationals to be tried for spying in Zambia - Radio Praha Nov 15

onsdag 16 november 2011

Attack on Iran could risk Gulf oil supplies

Attack on Iran could risk Gulf oil supplies - Washington Times Nov 14

Neo-Nazi terror scandal grows in Germany

Neo-Nazi terror scandal grows in Germany - Guardian Nov 16

MI6 spies died in battle against al-Qaeda, William Hague to say

MI6 spies died in battle against al-Qaeda, William Hague to say - The Telegraph Nov 16

Somali militant blasts Israel-Kenya ties

Somali militant blasts Israel-Kenya ties - AP Nov 16

Shin Bet arrests two West Bank terror cells

Shin Bet arrests two West Bank terror cells - Jerusalem Post Nov 16

Syrian army defectors hit intel complex

Syrian army defectors hit intel complex - Reuters Nov 16

Intelligence linked garda to IRA killings

Intelligence linked garda to IRA killings - Irish Times Nov 16

'Google effect' means spies work harder, says ex-GCHQ chief

'Google effect' means spies work harder, says ex-GCHQ chief - The Telegraph Nov 12

Should intelligence agencies chase tax evaders?

Should intelligence agencies chase tax evaders? - Reuters Nov 11

tisdag 15 november 2011

Drug cartel plot aimed at U.S.-owned targets

Drug cartel plot aimed at U.S.-owned targets - Washington Times Nov 14Länk

High Level PRC-North Korea Military Meeting Begins

High Level PRC-North Korea Military Meeting Begins - Daily NK Nov 15

Spooks, suspicion and slumps, the harsh reality of investing in China

Spooks, suspicion and slumps, the harsh reality of investing in China - Guardian Nov 14

Tony Blair, trips to Africa and an intriguing friendship

Tony Blair, trips to Africa and an intriguing friendship - The Telegraph Nov 12

Taliban spokesman 'arrested in Afghanistan'

Taliban spokesman 'arrested in Afghanistan' - The Telegraph Nov 14

Iran claims defence computer systems hit by another 'supervirus'

Iran claims defence computer systems hit by another 'supervirus' - The Telegraph Nov 14

Anna Chapman gives masterclass in how to succeed in business

Anna Chapman gives masterclass in how to succeed in business - The Telegraph Nov 14

Iranian officials meet with Syrian opposition

Iranian officials meet with Syrian opposition - The Telegraph Nov 15

Mossad behind blast that killed Iran missile chief

Mossad behind blast that killed Iran missile chief - Jerusalem Post Nov 15

måndag 14 november 2011

North Korea’s Other Weapons Threat

North Korea’s Other Weapons Threat - The Diplomat Nov 12Länk

Egypt arrests 2 Islamists behind pipeline attacks

Egypt arrests 2 Islamists behind pipeline attacks - Daily Star Nov 14

Syria: Exiled Assad uncle wants to lead transition

Syria: Exiled Assad uncle wants to lead transition - Daily Star Nov 14

Britain steps into row over oil contracts in Kurdistan

Britain steps into row over oil contracts in Kurdistan - Guardian Nov 13

Heritage Oil chief recruits former Tory candidate for access to Libya's reserves

Heritage Oil chief recruits former Tory candidate for access to Libya's reserves - Guardian Nov 13

Niger grants asylum to Saadi Gaddafi

Niger grants asylum to Saadi Gaddafi - The Telegraph Nov 11

Iran missile development commander killed in explosion

Iran missile development commander killed in explosion - The Telegraph Nov 13

Bashar al-Assad supporters attack Arab embassies in Syria

Bashar al-Assad supporters attack Arab embassies in Syria - The Telegraph Nov 14

Taliban claims to have obtained security plan for key Afghan assembly

Taliban claims to have obtained security plan for key Afghan assembly - The Telegraph Nov 14

Kazakhstan prepares for growing Islamic militant threat

Kazakhstan prepares for growing Islamic militant threat - The Telegraph Nov 13

William Hague does not rule out military option on Iran

William Hague does not rule out military option on Iran - The Telegraph Nov 14

Yemeni army, tribal fighters kill 9 al-Qaida militants

Yemeni army, tribal fighters kill 9 al-Qaida militants - Reuters Nov 13

17 dead after explosion rocks Revolutionary Guards base outside Iranian capital

17 dead after explosion rocks Revolutionary Guards base outside Iranian capital - Haaretz Nov 12

Austrians blast Vienna’s support of Iranian Embassy event

Austrians blast Vienna’s support of Iranian Embassy event - Jerusalem Post NLänkov 14

Intel Cuts Mean U.S. Will Have More Blind Spots

Intel Cuts Mean U.S. Will Have More Blind Spots - Bloomberg Nov 4

Former Egyptian spy chief appointed security adviser to Saudi Crown Prince

Former Egyptian spy chief appointed security adviser to Saudi Crown Prince - Fars/Arab Monitor Nov 8

torsdag 10 november 2011

Spy watchdog member takes heat over deal with controversial lobbyist

Spy watchdog member takes heat over deal with controversial lobbyist - The Montreal Gazette Nov 8

Soviet nuclear scientist' a rough diamond

Soviet nuclear scientist' a rough diamond - Asia Times Nov 11

Nuclear experts divided on Iran bomb in wake of damning IAEA report

Nuclear experts divided on Iran bomb in wake of damning IAEA report - Haaretz Nov 10

Fear of China masks the work of other web spies

Fear of China masks the work of other web spies - IT News Nov 10

Six Estonians arrested in ‘cyber-infestation’

Six Estonians arrested in ‘cyber-infestation’ - Washington Times Nov 9

Russia rejects further sanctions of Iran over nuclear programme

Russia rejects further sanctions of Iran over nuclear programme - Guardian Nov 9

Sudan warns it is ready to return to war with South Sudan

Sudan warns it is ready to return to war with South Sudan - The Telegraph Nov 9

Syria: Arab leaders willing to provide safe haven for Bashar al-Assad

Syria: Arab leaders willing to provide safe haven for Bashar al-Assad - The Telegraph Nov 10

Niger military clashes with group from Libya

Niger military clashes with group from Libya - The Telegraph Nov 9

Why Iran wants the bomb

Why Iran wants the bomb - The Telegraph Nov 9

U.S. officials coming to Israel to discuss how to handle Iran

U.S. officials coming to Israel to discuss how to handle Iran - Haaretz Nov 10

DDIS INTELLIGENCE RISK ASSESSMENT 2011

DDIS INTELLIGENCE RISK ASSESSMENT 2011 - Nov 2011

onsdag 9 november 2011

Iran looks to China, Russia to break out of U.S. sanctions

Iran looks to China, Russia to break out of U.S. sanctions - CNN World Nov 8

China’s Cyber Moves Hurting Beijing

China’s Cyber Moves Hurting Beijing - The Diplomat Nov 9

Speculation continues over Hezbollah’s ability to disable Israeli drones

Speculation continues over Hezbollah’s ability to disable Israeli drones - The Daily Star Nov 9


Gadhafi top aide says Lebanon’s Sadr killed

Gadhafi top aide says Lebanon’s Sadr killed - The Daily Star Nov 8

Spain jails ex ETA chief for 105 years

Spain jails ex ETA chief for 105 years - Hürriyet Nov 8

PKK hacks Ministry of Finance website

PKK hacks Ministry of Finance website - Hürriyet Nov 9

Fidel Castro's niece in Twitter row with Cuban dissident Yoani Sánchez

Fidel Castro's niece in Twitter row with Cuban dissident Yoani Sánchez - Reuters Nov 9

The mobile revolution: how smartphones are putting Sudan at the centre of the world

The mobile revolution: how smartphones are putting Sudan at the centre of the world - The Telegraph Nov 9

Pakistan president vows to 'eradicate' Haqqani group

Pakistan president vows to 'eradicate' Haqqani group - The Telegraph Nov 9

Israel believes it could carry out strikes on Iran with under 500 civilian fatalities

Israel believes it could carry out strikes on Iran with under 500 civilian fatalities - The Telegraph Nov 8

No smoking gun, but rather an Iranian nuclear missile

No smoking gun, but rather an Iranian nuclear missile - Haaretz Nov 9

China Singled Out for Cyberspying

China Singled Out for Cyberspying - The Wall Street Journal Nov 4

Dark days for Taiwan's spies

Dark days for Taiwan's spies - Asia Times Nov 4Länk

tisdag 8 november 2011

Ennahda's reformist Tunisian Islamism has strong roots

Ennahda's reformist Tunisian Islamism has strong roots - Reuters Nov 7

Berdymukhamedov Pledges Support for Trans-Caspian Pipeline

Berdymukhamedov Pledges Support for Trans-Caspian Pipeline - Eurasianet Nov 7

Is Nigeria's militant group Boko Haram in it for the cash?

Is Nigeria's militant group Boko Haram in it for the cash? - Yahoo News Nov 7

Why East Africa Remains Soft Target for Al Shabaab

Why East Africa Remains Soft Target for Al Shabaab - News From Africa Nov 7

Al-Shabaab On the Run in South Zone

Al-Shabaab On the Run in South Zone - Daily Nation Nov 7

Yulia Tymoshenko's Imprisonment: The Yushchenko Factor

Yulia Tymoshenko's Imprisonment: The Yushchenko Factor - Jamestown Nov 7

ISI knew where Laden lived, provided shelter to Zawahiri

ISI knew where Laden lived, provided shelter to Zawahiri - Times of India Nov 8

Putin's red-hot dossier of liaisons

Putin's red-hot dossier of liaisons - RFE/RL Nov 9

Pirater må betale til terror

Pirater må betale til terror - JV Nov 8

Al-Qaida targets Somalia drought victims with cash handouts

Al-Qaida targets Somalia drought victims with cash handouts - Guardian nov 01

Tripoli arrests 2 Libyans in Sadr case

Tripoli arrests 2 Libyans in Sadr case - The Daily Star Nov 5

Former Syrian vice president leads new opposition group

Former Syrian vice president leads new opposition group - Reuters Nov 7

Western experts to Haaretz: Iran able to build nuclear bomb within months

Western experts to Haaretz: Iran able to build nuclear bomb within months - Haaretz Nov 8Länk

måndag 7 november 2011

Suspects in Grenade Attacks Denied Bail

Suspects in Grenade Attacks Denied Bail - Daily Nation Nov 4

Eritrean Ambassador Gets Summons Over Shabaab Claims

Eritrean Ambassador Gets Summons Over Shabaab Claims - The Citizen Nov 4

Kazakh Police Apprehend Three Over Bomb Blasts

Kazakh Police Apprehend Three Over Bomb Blasts - RFE/RL Nov 7

JuD missing from Pakistan's new terror list

JuD missing from Pakistan's new terror list - Times of India Nov 7

Man caught on boat bound for Middle East stands trial for trying to smuggle money, GPS receivers and Army manuals to al Qaeda

Man caught on boat bound for Middle East stands trial for trying to smuggle money, GPS receivers and Army manuals to al Qaeda - Daily Mail Nov 7

Family of Al Qaeda terrorist set to be evicted from the home they own because 'he used it as a base to recruit jihadists'

Family of Al Qaeda terrorist set to be evicted from the home they own because 'he used it as a base to recruit jihadists' - Daily Mail Nov 7

Islamist commander sees Libyan fighters keeping weapons

Islamist commander sees Libyan fighters keeping weapons - Reuters Nov 7

Judges prevent naming of Nato official who had affair with suspected Russian spy

Judges prevent naming of Nato official who had affair with suspected Russian spy - The Telegraph Nov 7

Benghazi: A Sea of Al-Qaeda Flags

Benghazi: A Sea of Al-Qaeda Flags - National Review Nov 5

U.S. report blasts China, Russia for cybercrime

U.S. report blasts China, Russia for cybercrime - AP Nov 3

CIA following Twitter, Facebook

CIA following Twitter, Facebook - AP Nov 4

Members of FARC ' collaborated in murder of commander-in-chief' Alfonso Cano

Members of FARC ' collaborated in murder of commander-in-chief' Alfonso Cano - The Telegraph Nov 6

US warns of attacks on luxury Nigerian hotels after 150 killed

US warns of attacks on luxury Nigerian hotels after 150 killed - The Telegraph Nov 6

Turkey investigated over chemical weapons claim

Turkey investigated over chemical weapons claim - The Telegraph Nov 6

IDF, Mossad, and Shin Bet back online after day of computer malfunctions

IDF, Mossad, and Shin Bet back online after day of computer malfunctions - Haaretz Nov 7

IAEA says foreign expertise has brought Iran to threshold of nuclear capability

IAEA says foreign expertise has brought Iran to threshold of nuclear capability - Washington Post Nov 7

Syria Crackdown Gets Italy Firm’s Aid With U.S.-Europe Spy Gear

Syria Crackdown Gets Italy Firm’s Aid With U.S.-Europe Spy Gear - Bloomberg Nov 3

Backpack bungle as Defence aide allows spies to steal portable drive

Backpack bungle as Defence aide allows spies to steal portable drive - Sydney Morning Herald Nov 4

South African intelligence investigates role of British company in Col Gaddafi's attempt to flee Sirte

South African intelligence investigates role of British company in Col Gaddafi's attempt to flee Sirte - The Telegraph Nov 3

Ex-Mossad chief: Release of Israeli convicted of Iran dealings harms efforts to thwart a nuclear Tehran

Ex-Mossad chief: Release of Israeli convicted of Iran dealings harms efforts to thwart a nuclear Tehran - Haaretz Oct 31

Probe urged into how Ontario-based bodyguard helped Gaddafi’s son flee from Libya

Probe urged into how Ontario-based bodyguard helped Gaddafi’s son flee from Libya . National Post Oct 31 Länk

onsdag 2 november 2011

Iran's Mystery Banker in Canada

Iran's Mystery Banker in Canada - Jerusalem Post Nov 1

Iran military head warns of 'heavy damage' should Israel attack

Iran military head warns of 'heavy damage' should Israel attack - Haaretz Nov 2

Tibetan prime minister appeals to Washington for help

Tibetan prime minister appeals to Washington for help - Foreign Policy Nov 1

Israel Air Force conducts drills for long-range attacks

Israel Air Force conducts drills for long-range attacks - Haaretz Nov 2 Nov

Gazprom's NTV Airs Controversial Report On Chechnya Abuses, Then Pulls It

Gazprom's NTV Airs Controversial Report On Chechnya Abuses, Then Pulls It - RFE/RL Nov 1

Al-Shabaab training UK residents to fight in Somalia

Al-Shabaab training UK residents to fight in Somalia - Guardian Nov 1

Born in the USA, but now among Somalia's Islamist terrorists

Born in the USA, but now among Somalia's Islamist terrorists - MSNBC Nov 3

Suspected mastermind behind Estonians' abduction captured

Suspected mastermind behind Estonians' abduction captured - Daily Star Nov 2

A Scandal In Serbia?

A Scandal In Serbia? - Jamestown Nov 1

Army Accuses Khartoum Based Airline Company of Aiding Rebels

Army Accuses Khartoum Based Airline Company of Aiding Rebels - Sudan Tribune Nov 1

FDP-Mann Schindler zum BND-Chef ernannt

FDP-Mann Schindler zum BND-Chef ernannt - Focus Nov 2

Hundreds of militant killed in central Sudan

Hundreds of militant killed in central Sudan - AFP Nov 1

Israel test fires missile that can hit Iran

Israel test fires missile that can hit Iran - Hürriyet Nov 2

Internet becomes a new battleground in Mexico's drug wars

Internet becomes a new battleground in Mexico's drug wars - Guardian Oct 31

Colombian president dissolves intelligence service

Colombian president dissolves intelligence service - Guardian Nov 1

Kenya warns of air strikes across southern and central Somalia

Kenya warns of air strikes across southern and central Somalia - Guardian Nov 2

Libya: Al Qaeda flag flown above Benghazi courthouse

Libya: Al Qaeda flag flown above Benghazi courthouse - The Telegraph Nov 1

Afghanistan is a proxy war between India and Pakistan

Afghanistan is a proxy war between India and Pakistan - The Telegraph Nov 2

Greek military leadership changes spark opposition outcry

Greek military leadership changes spark opposition outcry - The Telegraph Nov 1

Suspected suicide bomber hits Kazakh oil city

Suspected suicide bomber hits Kazakh oil city - The Telegraph Nov 1

French satirical newspaper firebombed after prophet Mohammed announcement

French satirical newspaper firebombed after prophet Mohammed announcement - The Telegraph Nov 2

Shin Bet closes East Jerusalem institutions suspected of being run by Hamas

Shin Bet closes East Jerusalem institutions suspected of being run by Hamas - Haaretz Nov 1

Netanyahu trying to persuade cabinet to support attack on Iran

Netanyahu trying to persuade cabinet to support attack on Iran - Haaretz Nov 2

Syria reaches agreement with Arab League on unrest

Syria reaches agreement with Arab League on unrest - Reuters Nov 1

Israel holds off on Gaza operation at Egypt's request

Israel holds off on Gaza operation at Egypt's request - Jerusalem Post Nov 1

Cyber-attack from server in China targets Lower House

Cyber-attack from server in China targets Lower House - The Asahi Shimbun Oct 25

Director of GCHQ warns cyber crime has reached "disturbing" levels

Director of GCHQ warns cyber crime has reached "disturbing" levels - The Telegraph Oct 31

Ottawa warned about hackers weeks before crippling cyber attack: CSIS report

Ottawa warned about hackers weeks before crippling cyber attack: CSIS report - The Globe and Mail Oct 31

WikiLeaks: Bulgarian Intelligence Head is Sycophantic

WikiLeaks: Bulgarian Intelligence Head is Sycophantic - Novinte Oct 26

US, Aus spy exposed

US, Aus spy exposed - Solomon Star Oct 27