North Korea: Kim Jong-un 'issued first military order before father's death was announced'

North Korea: Kim Jong-un 'issued first military order before father's death was announced' - The Telegraph Dec 21

Iraq: Nouri al-Maliki calls on Kurds to hand over vice president Tareq al-Hashemi

Iraq: Nouri al-Maliki calls on Kurds to hand over vice president Tareq al-Hashemi - The Telegraph Dec 21

Iran state TV says five Iranian technicians kidnapped in Syria

Iran state TV says five Iranian technicians kidnapped in Syria - Daily Star Dec 21

Kremlin turns to more covert tactics to undermine Russia's protest movement

Kremlin turns to more covert tactics to undermine Russia's protest movement - The Christian Science Monitor Dec 20

U.S. Citizen Is Convicted in Plot to Support Al Qaeda

U.S. Citizen Is Convicted in Plot to Support Al Qaeda - The New York Times Dec 20

Syria Threatens to Release Sex Tapes of Arab Leaders and Princes

Syria Threatens to Release Sex Tapes of Arab Leaders and Princes - International Business Times Dec 20

Iran ends 2011 with a blaze of intelligence

Iran ends 2011 with a blaze of intelligence - Asia Times Dec 22

Awlaki video urges US Muslims to join al Qaida

Awlaki video urges US Muslims to join al Qaida - Times of India Dec 21

A New Hamas in the Making?

A New Hamas in the Making? - The National Interest Dec 20

As Putin’s Popularity Wanes In Russia, His Regional Initiatives Might Lose Traction

As Putin’s Popularity Wanes In Russia, His Regional Initiatives Might Lose Traction - Jamestown Dec 16

‘Hard Target’ North Korea Poses Challenge to U.S. Spy Efforts

‘Hard Target’ North Korea Poses Challenge to U.S. Spy Efforts - Bloomberg Dec 21

Sunni leaders warn of sectarian chaos in Iraq

Sunni leaders warn of sectarian chaos in Iraq - Guardian Dec 20

Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov accuses Kremlin of illegally bugging phone

Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov accuses Kremlin of illegally bugging phone - The Telegraph Dec 20

South American trading bloc bans ships with Falklands flags

South American trading bloc bans ships with Falklands flags - The Telegraph Dec 21

US military 'ready to engage in a conflict with Iran'

US military 'ready to engage in a conflict with Iran'- The Telegraph Dec 21

U.S. imposes sanctions against Iranian shipping firms

U.S. imposes sanctions against Iranian shipping firms - AP Dec 21

Assad losing control as 10,000 soldiers desert Syrian military

Assad losing control as 10,000 soldiers desert Syrian military - Haaretz Dec 21

Fearing cyber attacks, Iran moves websites

Fearing cyber attacks, Iran moves websites - Reuters Dec 20

Seoul officials rapped for intelligence failure on death of Kim Jong-il

Seoul officials rapped for intelligence failure on death of Kim Jong-il - The Korea Herald Dec 20

S. Korean intel head doubts where Kim died

S. Korean intel head doubts where Kim died - UPI Dec 20

Kim Jong-il's successor to rule North Korea is publicly endorsed by China

Kim Jong-il's successor to rule North Korea is publicly endorsed by China - Guardian Dec 19

Iraq's chief Sunni leader faces terror charges as tensions rise

Iraq's chief Sunni leader faces terror charges as tensions rise - Guardian Dec 19

Boko Haram suspects held after Nigerian shootout

Boko Haram suspects held after Nigerian shootout - Guardian Dec 19

Israel hopes North Korean leader's death will damage alliance with Iran

Israel hopes North Korean leader's death will damage alliance with Iran - Haaretz Dec 20

Iran 'blinded' CIA spy satellite

Iran 'blinded' CIA spy satellite - Ynet News Nov 17

Iran hijacked US drone, says Iranian engineer

Iran hijacked US drone, says Iranian engineer - The Christian Science Monitor Dec 15

Did Iran hijack the 'beast'? US experts cautious about bold claims.

Did Iran hijack the 'beast'? US experts cautious about bold claims. - The Christian Science Monitor Dec 16

Why Russia Matters to China

Why Russia Matters to China - The Diplomat Dec 16

Tensions high in Ain al-Hilweh after shooting

Tensions high in Ain al-Hilweh after shooting - Daily Star Dec 19

Tehran to produce new raid drones

Tehran to produce new raid drones - Hürriyet Dec 19

Russian customs seize Iran-bound radioactive metal

Russian customs seize Iran-bound radioactive metal - AP Dec 16

Border Closed Before Announcement

Border Closed Before Announcement - Daily NK Dec 19

Armed Troops at 4m Intervals

Armed Troops at 4m Intervals - Daily NK Dec 19

Burma's military junta accused of torturing and killing ethnic rebels

Burma's military junta accused of torturing and killing ethnic rebels - Guardian Dec 18

Blood diamonds will pay for Robert Mugabe's election terror campaign, campaigners warn

Blood diamonds will pay for Robert Mugabe's election terror campaign, campaigners warn - Guardian Dec 17

Iran state TV airs 'confession' of detained CIA spy

Iran state TV airs 'confession' of detained CIA spy - Reuters Dec 18

Secret US, Taliban talks reach turning point

Secret US, Taliban talks reach turning point - Reuters Dec 19

Navy completing secret 2 year submarine upgrade

Navy completing secret 2 year submarine upgrade - Jerusalem Post Dec 19

North Korea: Kim Jong Il dead, son is 'successor'

North Korea: Kim Jong Il dead, son is 'successor' - AP Dec 19

Japan PM orders govt to share N. Korea info with allies

Japan PM orders govt to share N. Korea info with allies - Reuters Dec 18

South Korean military on alert after death of Kim Jong Il

South Korean military on alert after death of Kim Jong Il - AFP Dec 19

President Lee orders all officials on emergency status after Kim's death

President Lee orders all officials on emergency status after Kim's death - Yonhap Dec 19

No sign of unusual N.Korea military movement-S.Korea

No sign of unusual N.Korea military movement-S.Korea - Reuters Dec 19

Hezbollah laundered millions in US: Prosecutor

Hezbollah laundered millions in US: Prosecutor - AP Dec 16

Russian newspaper founder shot dead in North Caucasus

Russian newspaper founder shot dead in North Caucasus - Guardian Dec 16

Carlos the Jackal convicted for 1980s French terrorist attacks

Carlos the Jackal convicted for 1980s French terrorist attacks - The Telegraph Dec 16

First satellite image of Chinese aircraft carrier reveals absence of key component

First satellite image of Chinese aircraft carrier reveals absence of key component - The Telegraph Dec 15

Israel announces new 'depth' command for long-range military operations

Israel announces new 'depth' command for long-range military operations - Haaretz Dec 15

New nuclear plant being built in Isfahan

New nuclear plant being built in Isfahan - Jerusalem Post Dec 15

Iran hijacked US drone, says Iranian engineer

Iran hijacked US drone, says Iranian engineer - Christian Science Monitor Dec 15

South Korea imposes new sanctions on Iran

South Korea imposes new sanctions on Iran - Reuters Dec 16

Obama Invokes Cold-War Law to Unmask Chinese Telecom Spyware

Obama Invokes Cold-War Law to Unmask Chinese Telecom Spyware - Bloomberg Dec 5

Colombia Asks Panama To Extradite Ex-spy Chief

Colombia Asks Panama To Extradite Ex-spy Chief - AP Dec 14

IRA spy in Garda was open secret, says agent

IRA spy in Garda was open secret, says agent - Irish Times Dec 15

A New Home for Hamas?

A New Home for Hamas? - Foreign Policy Dec 13

Court sentences man to 20 years for Israel collaboration

Court sentences man to 20 years for Israel collaboration - Daily Star Dec 15

Collapse of CIA operations benefits Iran

Collapse of CIA operations benefits Iran - Daily Star Dec 15

SNC opens its first office in Istanbul

SNC opens its first office in Istanbul - Hürriyet Dec 15

Iraqis unable to defend their borders

Iraqis unable to defend their borders - AP Dec 14

U.S. to leave Iraqi airspace clear for strategic Israeli route to Iran

U.S. to leave Iraqi airspace clear for strategic Israeli route to Iran - Washington Times Dec 14

By All Means Necessary

By All Means Necessary - HRW Dec

North Korean border guards flee to China

North Korean border guards flee to China - The Telegraph Dec 15

US satellite gives first glimpse of China's aircraft carrier

US satellite gives first glimpse of China's aircraft carrier - The Telegraph Dec 15

Iran to transfer nuclear production across series of secret facilities

Iran to transfer nuclear production across series of secret facilities - The Telegraph Dec 14

Beirut Bank Seen as a Hub of Hezbollah’s Financing

Beirut Bank Seen as a Hub of Hezbollah’s Financing - IHT Dec 12

U.S.: Lebanese man linked to Hezbollah indicted on cocaine, money laundering charges

U.S.: Lebanese man linked to Hezbollah indicted on cocaine, money laundering charges - AP Dec 14

'Iran may soon start nuclear work in new underground facility'

'Iran may soon start nuclear work in new underground facility' - Reuters Dec 14

Iran responsible for 1998 U.S. embassy bombings

Iran responsible for 1998 U.S. embassy bombings - The Washington Post Dec 8

A few hacker teams do most China-based data theft

A few hacker teams do most China-based data theft - AP Dec 12

Ex-Iran Guard commander visits White House with Iraq leader

Ex-Iran Guard commander visits White House with Iraq leader - Washington Times Dec 12

U.S. probing alleged cyberattack plot by Venezuela, Iran

U.S. probing alleged cyberattack plot by Venezuela, Iran - Washington Times Dec 13

Authorities Trying to Buy Up Currency

Authorities Trying to Buy Up Currency - Daily NK Dec 14

US military drone monitoring piracy crashes in Seychelles

US military drone monitoring piracy crashes in Seychelles - Guardian Dec 13

Zardari treated for stroke as son Bilawal is groomed for power in Pakistan

Zardari treated for stroke as son Bilawal is groomed for power in Pakistan - Guardian Dec 13

Three Swiss men charged in Libya nuclear weapons case

Three Swiss men charged in Libya nuclear weapons case - The Telegraph Dec 13

China considers Seychelles military base plan

China considers Seychelles military base plan - The Telegraph Dec 13

Top Iran official: We may move nuclear facilities to 'safer' locations

Top Iran official: We may move nuclear facilities to 'safer' locations - AP Dec 14

Revolutionary Guards named in Khamenei murder plot

Revolutionary Guards named in Khamenei murder plot - Jerusalem Post Dec 13

Jailed Hamas bomb maker eyes PA election run

Jailed Hamas bomb maker eyes PA election run - Jerusalem Post Dec 14

Japan Launches Spy Satellite

Japan Launches Spy Satellite - AP Dec 12

Spy chiefs spend £100m hiring cyber-war experts with some getting three times salary of GCHQ workers

Spy chiefs spend £100m hiring cyber-war experts with some getting three times salary of GCHQ workers - Daily Mail Dec 11

Hezbollah claims to release names of CIA officers in Lebanon

Hezbollah claims to release names of CIA officers in Lebanon - The Washington Post Dec 13

C.I.A. Leaves Base in Pakistan Used for Drone Strikes

C.I.A. Leaves Base in Pakistan Used for Drone Strikes - The New York Times Dec 11

Ex Albanian spy chief wanted for torture missing

Ex Albanian spy chief wanted for torture missing - AP Dec 7

Mikhail Repin: the perfect party guest who was Whitehall spy for the Russians

Mikhail Repin: the perfect party guest who was Whitehall spy for the Russians - The Telegraph Dec 10

US 'agent' Ghulam Nabi Fai 'took Pakistan spy money'

US 'agent' Ghulam Nabi Fai 'took Pakistan spy money' - BBC Dec 8

Ukraine Loses Fight Against Corruption

Ukraine Loses Fight Against Corruption - Jamestown Dec 7

Criminal Case Brought Against New Kabardino-Balkaria Insurgency Leaders

Criminal Case Brought Against New Kabardino-Balkaria Insurgency Leaders - RFE/RL Dec 7

ROJ TV promotes PKK, says Danish prosecutor

ROJ TV promotes PKK, says Danish prosecutor - Anatolia Dec 7

Karzai says Kabul attack came from Pakistan

Karzai says Kabul attack came from Pakistan - AP Dec 7

Dansk levemand anholdt i Gaddafi-smugleri

Dansk levemand anholdt i Gaddafi-smugleri - Berlingske Dec 7

Mexico claims it stopped Saadi Gaddafi from entering country

Mexico claims it stopped Saadi Gaddafi from entering country - The Telegraph Dec 7

FM meets Putin in surprise meeting in Moscow

FM meets Putin in surprise meeting in Moscow - Jerusalem Post Dec 7

Muslim charity leaders lose appeal in Hamas case

Muslim charity leaders lose appeal in Hamas case - Reuters Dec 8

CBA arrests ex-UOP head

CBA arrests ex-UOP head - The Warsaw Voice Nov 23

Furious at Latest U.S. Attack, Pakistan Shuts Down Resupply Routes to Afghanistan "Permanently"

Furious at Latest U.S. Attack, Pakistan Shuts Down Resupply Routes to Afghanistan "Permanently" - Oilprice Dec 1

America's Shadow State in Pakistan

America's Shadow State in Pakistan - The Daily Beast Dec 5

In rare public appearance, Nasrallah says Hezbollah ready to confront Israel

In rare public appearance, Nasrallah says Hezbollah ready to confront Israel - Haaretz Dec 6

U.S. Made Covert Plan to Retrieve Iran Drone

U.S. Made Covert Plan to Retrieve Iran Drone - The Wall Street Journal Dec 7

Drone that crashed in Iran was on CIA recon mission, officials say

Drone that crashed in Iran was on CIA recon mission, officials say - CNN Dec 7

PLO subpoenas Palestinian who spied for Israel

PLO subpoenas Palestinian who spied for Israel - AP Dec 3

Lebanese media: IDF bombed espionage devices uncovered by Hezbollah

Lebanese media: IDF bombed espionage devices uncovered by Hezbollah - Haaretz Dec 2

Barak: Israel tracking Hezbollah arms transfers

Barak: Israel tracking Hezbollah arms transfers - Jerusalem Post Dec 6

Pakistan recalls troops from border posts

Pakistan recalls troops from border posts - The Telegraph Dec 6

North Korea making missile able to hit U.S.

North Korea making missile able to hit U.S. - Washington Times Dec 5

China dispatches senior diplomat to mediate Sudanese oil row

China dispatches senior diplomat to mediate Sudanese oil row - The Telegraph Dec 5

Argentina launches naval campaign to isolate Falkland Islands

Argentina launches naval campaign to isolate Falkland Islands - The Telegraph Dec 5

Hamas considers whether to pull leadership out of Syria

Hamas considers whether to pull leadership out of Syria - The Telegraph Dec 5

Iran's Revolutionary Guards prepare for war

Iran's Revolutionary Guards prepare for war - The Telegraph Dec 5

Afghanistan: Kabul shrine attacks 'kills 34'

Afghanistan: Kabul shrine attacks 'kills 34' - The Telegraph Dec 6

Australia expands Iran sanctions amid nuclear concerns

Australia expands Iran sanctions amid nuclear concerns - AP Dec 6

Israel can't stop Buenos Aires-Tehran ties

Israel can't stop Buenos Aires-Tehran ties - Jerusalem Post Dec 6

KGB successor blamed in Russian site attacks

KGB successor blamed in Russian site attacks - IT News Dec 5

Did Iran Capture a U.S. Stealth Drone Intact?

Did Iran Capture a U.S. Stealth Drone Intact? - Wired Dec 4

Pakistani Taliban splintering into factions

Pakistani Taliban splintering into factions - AP Dec 4

International banks have aided Mexican drug gangs

International banks have aided Mexican drug gangs - Los Angeles Times Nov 27

British embassy in Bahrain hit by mystery blast

British embassy in Bahrain hit by mystery blast - The Telegraph Dec 4

Syria holds war games in Assad regime show of force

Syria holds war games in Assad regime show of force - The Telegraph Dec 5

Police battle suspected Islamic militants near Almaty, Kazakhstan

Police battle suspected Islamic militants near Almaty, Kazakhstan - The Telegraph Dec 4

Mysterious blasts, slayings suggest covert efforts in Iran

Mysterious blasts, slayings suggest covert efforts in Iran - Los Angeles Times Dec 4

Would-be spies who crack GCHQ code directed to £25,000 job vacancy

Would-be spies who crack GCHQ code directed to £25,000 job vacancy - The Telegraph Dec 2

Secret police defect in restive Syria province, activists say

Secret police defect in restive Syria province, activists say - Reuters Dec 4

Iran threatening to cut Hamas funds, arms supply if it flees Syria

Iran threatening to cut Hamas funds, arms supply if it flees Syria - Haaretz Dec 5

Hamas quietly scales back presence in Syria

Hamas quietly scales back presence in Syria - Reuters Dec 4

New intelligence technology feeding surge in political espionage

New intelligence technology feeding surge in political espionage - The Hindu Dec 5

Did Hizballah Beat the CIA at Its Own Techno-Surveillance Game?

Did Hizballah Beat the CIA at Its Own Techno-Surveillance Game? - Time Nov 30

Former intelligence chief: Iran has material for 4 or 5 nuclear bombs

Former intelligence chief: Iran has material for 4 or 5 nuclear bombs - Haaretz Nov 30

Chinese ex-spy warns Canada about how Beijing targets politicians

Chinese ex-spy warns Canada about how Beijing targets politicians - The Globe and Mail Nov 30

Iraq mulling U.S. bid to keep custody of detainee

Iraq mulling U.S. bid to keep custody of detainee - Reuters Dec 1

Libyan assailant rocks Topkapı

Libyan assailant rocks Topkapı - Hûrriyet Nov 30

Dissidents from Syria reveal action strategy

Dissidents from Syria reveal action strategy - Hürriyet Dec 1

Nigerian terrorists pose threat to U.S.

Nigerian terrorists pose threat to U.S. - Washington Times Nov 30

Rally for South Ossetia presidential 'winner' met by gunfire from troops

Rally for South Ossetia presidential 'winner' met by gunfire from troops - Guardian Nov 30

Foreign Office asked Oxford to admit Gaddafi son as student

Foreign Office asked Oxford to admit Gaddafi son as student - Guardian Dec 1

EU's Kabul embassy multi-million pound embassy unsafe

EU's Kabul embassy multi-million pound embassy unsafe - The Telegraph Nov 30

Britain on brink of severing diplomatic ties with Iran

Britain on brink of severing diplomatic ties with Iran - The Telegraph Nov 30

GCHQ: solve the online code, become a real-life spy

GCHQ: solve the online code, become a real-life spy - The Telegraph Dec 1

Germany approves subsidized sale of military submarine to Israel

Germany approves subsidized sale of military submarine to Israel - AP Nov 30

Iran says will be forced to reciprocate British expulsion of its diplomats

Iran says will be forced to reciprocate British expulsion of its diplomats - DPA/Reuters Nov 30

The complicated relationship between the Mossad and Israeli media

The complicated relationship between the Mossad and Israeli media - Haaretz Dec 1

U.S. military chief: Unclear if Israel would alert U.S. ahead of attack on Iran

U.S. military chief: Unclear if Israel would alert U.S. ahead of attack on Iran - Reuters Nov 30

Accusations traded at chemical weapons confab

Accusations traded at chemical weapons confab - Jerusalem Post Dec 1