onsdag 26 december 2012

Kazakhstan plane crash kills 27

Kazakhstan plane crash kills 27 - Independent Dec 25

Russia and India sign weapons deals

Russia and India sign weapons deals - AP Dec 24

Blogger's death stirs political hornet's nest in Iran

Blogger's death stirs political hornet's nest in Iran  - Daily Star Dec 26

Iran ex-president's family sues radical critic

Iran ex-president's family sues radical critic - AP Dec 26

Syria military police chief defects to opposition

Syria military police chief defects to opposition - AFP Dec 26

Assad inner circle takes hard line in Syria conflict

Assad inner circle takes hard line in Syria conflict  - AFP Dec 26

UAE says arrests cell planning attacks

UAE says arrests cell planning attacks - Reuters Dec 26

Netanyahu met Jordan king for secret talks on Syria chemical weapons

Netanyahu met Jordan king for secret talks on Syria chemical weapons - Haaretz Dec 26

Security forces uncover PFLP kidnapping plot

Security forces uncover PFLP kidnapping plot - Jerusalem Post Dec 25

Senior Hamas leader calls for third intifada

Senior Hamas leader calls for third intifada - Jerusalem Post Dec 25

Senior Syrian official in US and co-operating with intelligence agencies

Senior Syrian official in US and co-operating with intelligence agencies - Guardian Dec 24

Army struggles to hold on to intelligence network

Army struggles to hold on to intelligence network - Star Phoenix Dec 17

Intelligence Agencies Move Towards Single Super-Cloud

Intelligence Agencies Move Towards Single Super-Cloud - AOL Defense Dec 17

Call to end spies' FOI exemption

Call to end spies' FOI exemption - Stawell Times-News Dec 20

Will Russian Science Be Stunted by Putin’s Fear of Espionage?

Will Russian Science Be Stunted by Putin’s Fear of Espionage? - Time Dec 13

Tale of the Taliban Bomber: Behind the Plot to Kill Afghanistan’s Spy Chief

Tale of the Taliban Bomber: Behind the Plot to Kill Afghanistan’s Spy Chief - Time Dec 11

tisdag 18 december 2012

Jihadis bankroll aid efforts in Syria to win followers

Jihadis bankroll aid efforts in Syria to win followers - Christian Science Monitor Dec 17

Iran cautiously tests options in Syria beyond ally Assad

Iran cautiously tests options in Syria beyond ally Assad - AP Dec 17

£5bn illegally taken out of Zambia over past decade, says report

£5bn illegally taken out of Zambia over past decade, says report - Guardian Dec 18

Iraq president Jalal Talabani suffers a stroke

Iraq president Jalal Talabani suffers a stroke - AP Dec 18

NKorea may see few buyers despite rocket success

NKorea may see few buyers despite rocket success - AP Dec 18

US names Lebanese ex-minister Samaha 'global terrorist'

US names Lebanese ex-minister Samaha 'global terrorist' - AFP Dec 18

Syria 'genuinely worried' extremist groups could get hold of chemical weapons

Syria 'genuinely worried' extremist groups could get hold of chemical weapons - Reuters Dec 17

Diplomats: Iran may soon step up underground nuclear work

Diplomats: Iran may soon step up underground nuclear work - Reuters Dec 15

Russia sends warships to Mediterranean for possible Syria evacuation

Russia sends warships to Mediterranean for possible Syria evacuation - Reuters Dec 18

Iran nuclear chief: Tehran won't suspend higher grade uranium enrichment

Iran nuclear chief: Tehran won't suspend higher grade uranium enrichment - Reuters Dec 18

Ground forces undergo communications revolution

Ground forces undergo communications revolution - Jerusalem Post Dec 18

Rebels take control of Damascus Palestinian camp

Rebels take control of Damascus Palestinian camp - Reuters Dec 18

måndag 17 december 2012

The Yakuza Lobby

The Yakuza Lobby - Foreign Policy Dec 13

An Afghan Mystery: Why Are Large Shipments of Gold Leaving the Country?

An Afghan Mystery: Why Are Large Shipments of Gold Leaving the Country? - New York Times Dec 16

Hezbollah chief says Al-Qaeda 'tricked' to fight in Syria

Hezbollah chief says Al-Qaeda 'tricked' to fight in Syria - AFP Dec 16

Iranian leader cancels Turkey trip amid row

Iranian leader cancels Turkey trip amid row - Hürriyet Dec 17

Did Iran just dump Assad?

Did Iran just dump Assad? - Foreign Policy Dec 16

Islamist fighters take army base as rebel forces make gains in Aleppo

Islamist fighters take army base as rebel forces make gains in Aleppo - Independent Dec 16

Convicted terrorist who tried to blow up Israeli plane fails to win parole

Convicted terrorist who tried to blow up Israeli plane fails to win parole - Guardian Dec 17

Iran media: Son of ex-president released on bail

Iran media: Son of ex-president released on bail - AP Dec 17

Syria returns four more slain Islamists

Syria returns four more slain Islamists - Daily Star Dec 17

Iran says it captured two more U.S. drones before ScanEagle

Iran says it captured two more U.S. drones before ScanEagle - AP Dec 17

Security forces arrest terror suspects in Jerusalem

Security forces arrest terror suspects in Jerusalem - Jerusalem Post Dec 17

torsdag 13 december 2012

Islamist extremist suspected after bomb found at Bonn rail station

Islamist extremist suspected after bomb found at Bonn rail station - CNN Dec 11

The Iranian Government's Totally Lame YouTube Clone

The Iranian Government's Totally Lame YouTube Clone - The Atlantic Dec 13

Why North Korea Can't Count on China's Patronage Forever

Why North Korea Can't Count on China's Patronage Forever - The Atlantic Dec 13

Somali rebels offer reward of up to $8K to fighters who kill Kenyan security forces

Somali rebels offer reward of up to $8K to fighters who kill Kenyan security forces - AP Dec 13

Chicago man gets 10 years in suicide-bomber plot

Chicago man gets 10 years in suicide-bomber plot - AP Dec 12

Fears 'out of control' North Korean satellite could crash back to earth

Fears 'out of control' North Korean satellite could crash back to earth - Independent Dec 13

Report warns of cyberthreat to US banks

 Report warns of cyberthreat to US banks  - Washington Post Dec 13

Russia admits Assad may be ousted by Syrian opposition

Russia admits Assad may be ousted by Syrian opposition - Guardian Dec 13

Assad troops fired Scud missiles at Syrian rebels, says US

Assad troops fired Scud missiles at Syrian rebels, says US - Guardian Dec 12

Alexander Litvinenko murder: British evidence 'shows Russia involved'

Alexander Litvinenko murder: British evidence 'shows Russia involved' - Guardian Dec 13

Spanish ex-air force officer trains Syria rebels

Spanish ex-air force officer trains Syria rebels - AFP Dec 13

Lebanese telecom spy suspect released on bail

Lebanese telecom spy suspect released on bail - Daily Star Dec 13

As IAEA arrives in Iran, new satellite imagery purports to show construction at Parchin

As IAEA arrives in Iran, new satellite imagery purports to show construction at Parchin - AP Dec 13

Israel's AG announces major charge dropped against FM Lieberman

Israel's AG announces major charge dropped against FM Lieberman - Haaretz Dec 13

Syria's chemical weapons are ready for use

Syria's chemical weapons are ready for use - Jerusalem Post Dec 13

onsdag 12 december 2012

Russian judge orders closed trial for ex-policeman over journalist Politkovskaya’s murder

Russian judge orders closed trial for ex-policeman over journalist Politkovskaya’s murder - AP Dec 12

What it’s like to use the Internet in North Korea

What it’s like to use the Internet in North Korea - Washington Post Dec 11

Spy attack on agenda as Karzai, Zardari meet in Turkey

Spy attack on agenda as Karzai, Zardari meet in Turkey - Reuters Dec 11

Burma caught using Swedish weapons in war against rebels

Burma caught using Swedish weapons in war against rebels - Independent Dec 11

Islamists' reign in Northern Mali grows more brutal, group say

Islamists' reign in Northern Mali grows more brutal, group say - Washington Post Dec 12

Iran admits exporting drone tech to Venezuela

Iran admits exporting drone tech to Venezuela - Jerusalem Post Dec 12

US recognizes opposition as representative of Syria

US recognizes opposition as representative of Syria - Reuters Dec 12

N. Korea's leader boosts credentials with rocket

N. Korea's leader boosts credentials with rocket - Reuters Dec 12

Senate moves to block Pentagon plans to increase number of spies overseas

Senate moves to block Pentagon plans to increase number of spies overseas - Washington Post Dec 10

DIA sending hundreds more spies overseas

DIA sending hundreds more spies overseas - Washington Post Dec 2

Kim Jong-nam Resurfaces in Singapore

Kim Jong-nam Resurfaces in Singapore - Chosunilbo Dec 12

South Korea jails North spy in 'Kim Jong-nam attack plot'

South Korea jails North spy in 'Kim Jong-nam attack plot' - BBC Dec 5

Justice minister to seek more control over intelligence agency

Justice minister to seek more control over intelligence agency - Copenhagen Post Nov 22

tisdag 11 december 2012

U.S. seeks to interview detained Egyptian jihadist in Benghazi probe

U.S. seeks to interview detained Egyptian jihadist in Benghazi probe - CNN Dec 8

Yemen security chief tells Iran to stop backing rebels

Yemen security chief tells Iran to stop backing rebels - Reuters Dec 9

The Trouble With Jordan

The Trouble With Jordan - The European Dec 10

China’s Factional Politics

China’s Factional Politics - The Diplomat Dec 8

Too Many Saudi Princes

Too Many Saudi Princes - National Interest Dec 7

Kabul, Islamabad and Ankara hotline set up

Kabul, Islamabad and Ankara hotline set up - Hürriyet Dec 11

Cayman Islands leader arrested in corruption case

Cayman Islands leader arrested in corruption case - AP Dec 11

Syrian rebels backed by Islamic extremists seize captured army base in north, kill 35 soldiers

Syrian rebels backed by Islamic extremists seize captured army base in north, kill 35 soldiers - AP Dec 11

List of prominent Afghan officials assassinated (and targeted) in 2012

List of prominent Afghan officials assassinated (and targeted) in 2012 - Washington Post Dec 10

West African militants added to terrorist list

West African militants added to terrorist list - Washington Times Dec 7

Data decoded from CIA drone, claims Iran

Data decoded from CIA drone, claims Iran - AP Dec 10

UK military in talks to help Syria rebels

UK military in talks to help Syria rebels - Independent Dec 11

Mali prime minister resigns hours after army arrest

Mali prime minister resigns hours after army arrest - Guardian Dec 11

Israel suspected over Iran nuclear programme inquiry leaks

Israel suspected over Iran nuclear programme inquiry leaks - Guardian Dec 10

China sentences three Uighur men to death over alleged plane hijack

China sentences three Uighur men to death over alleged plane hijack - Guardian Dec 11

Iran temporarily 'shuts' consulate after Afghan protest

Iran temporarily 'shuts' consulate after Afghan protest - AFP Dec 11

Gunmen kill intelligence deputy in south Yemen

 Gunmen kill intelligence deputy in south Yemen - AFP Dec 11

U.S. blacklists radical Islamist Syrian rebel group

U.S. blacklists radical Islamist Syrian rebel group - Reuters Dec 11

Cyber-attacks against Gulf states on rise, especially during Israeli wars

Cyber-attacks against Gulf states on rise, especially during Israeli wars - Reuters Dec 10

U.S. intelligence signals no new Syria steps on chemical weapons

U.S. intelligence signals no new Syria steps on chemical weapons - Reuters Dec 11

Khartoum allowing Iran to establish Red Sea base

Khartoum allowing Iran to establish Red Sea base - Jerusalem Post Dec 11

Afghan president sees Pakistani work in bombing attempt on spy chief

Afghan president sees Pakistani work in bombing attempt on spy chief  - Independent Dec 9

onsdag 5 december 2012

Russian warships made call in Syrian port

Russian warships made call in Syrian port - AP Dec 5

Iranian spies arrested with Turkish passports in Libya

Iranian spies arrested with Turkish passports in Libya - Hürriyet Dec 5

Serbia ambassador to NATO leaps to death from parking garage platform at Brussels airport

Serbia ambassador to NATO leaps to death from parking garage platform at Brussels airport - AP Dec 5

Syrian army weakening as rebels make gains

Syrian army weakening as rebels make gains - Washington Post Dec 5

Russia opposes Patriot deployment, wants to sell missiles to Ankara

Russia opposes Patriot deployment, wants to sell missiles to Ankara - Todays Zaman Dec 4

Davutoğlu says Assad has 700 missiles, Ankara knows location

Davutoğlu says Assad has 700 missiles, Ankara knows location - Todays Zaman Dec 5

Marine General Dunford confirmed as Commander of Afghan War

Marine General Dunford confirmed as Commander of Afghan War - Washington Post Dec 5

Four-foot long, launched by catapult, shot down by Iran? War of words rages over US drone 'captured' by Revolutionary Guard

Four-foot long, launched by catapult, shot down by Iran? War of words rages over US drone 'captured' by Revolutionary Guard - Independent Dec 4

Roman Abramovich gains control of world's biggest nickel mine

Roman Abramovich gains control of world's biggest nickel mine - Guardian Dec 4

Rwandan soldiers joined forces with Congo rebels, UN told

Rwandan soldiers joined forces with Congo rebels, UN told - Guardian Dec 4

Defection or escape? Syria's foreign ministry spokesman 'on way to US'

Defection or escape? Syria's foreign ministry spokesman 'on way to US' - Guardian Dec 4

Security official denies ISF asked for passwords

Security official denies ISF asked for passwords - Daily Star Dec 5

Palestinian Islamist group severs Hezbollah ties

Palestinian Islamist group severs Hezbollah ties - Daily Star Dec 5

Swiss spy agency warns U.S., Britain about huge data leak

Swiss spy agency warns U.S., Britain about huge data leak - Reuters Dec 4

tisdag 4 december 2012

Confusion grows over Russian FM Lavrov’s injury

Confusion grows over Russian FM Lavrov’s injury - Hürriyet Dec 4

Amid tensions, Iraq bars minister's plane from landing in Arbil

Amid tensions, Iraq bars minister's plane from landing in Arbil - Todays Zaman Dec 4

Terror groups in Africa working with Al-Qaida, US General says

Terror groups in Africa working with Al-Qaida, US General says - Bloomberg Dec 4

Can the US military fight a war with Twitter?

Can the US military fight a war with Twitter? - Computerworld Nov 8

North Korea Sets New Launch

North Korea Sets New Launch - Wall Street Journal Dec 3

Turkey to keep buying Iran's gas despite sanctions

Turkey to keep buying Iran's gas despite sanctions - Reuters Dec 4

Zambian minister under investigation over Trafigura contract

Zambian minister under investigation over Trafigura contract - Guardian Dec 3

Ex-Greek PM's mother linked to $550m Swiss account

Ex-Greek PM's mother linked to $550m Swiss account - Guardian Dec 3

Syrian spokesman flees country, diplomat says

Syrian spokesman flees country, diplomat says - Daily Star Dec 3

Four jailed in Azerbaijan for Eurovision terror plot

Four jailed in Azerbaijan for Eurovision terror plot - Reuters Dec 3

Hamas tells Fatah: Let’s fight Israel together

Hamas tells Fatah: Let’s fight Israel together - Jerusalem Post Dec 4

Iran claims to capture US drone over its airspace

Iran claims to capture US drone over its airspace - Reuters Dec 4

måndag 3 december 2012

Inside Jabhat al Nusra - the most extreme wing of Syria's struggle

Inside Jabhat al Nusra - the most extreme wing of Syria's struggle - The Telegraph Dec 2

Israel to use drones in Azerbaijan for possible Iran strike

      Israel to use drones in Azerbaijan for possible Iran strike - Xinhua Dec 2

Al Qaida-linked group Syria rebels once denied now key to anti-Assad victories

Al Qaida-linked group Syria rebels once denied now key to anti-Assad victories  - McClatchy Dec 2

Belmoktar, leader of al-Qaida unit in Mali, quits AQIM, looks to Sahara

Belmoktar, leader of al-Qaida unit in Mali, quits AQIM, looks to Sahara - AP Dec 3

Syria moving chemical weapons components

Syria moving chemical weapons components - AP Dec 3

MP Saqr admits calls over arms with Syria rebels

MP Saqr admits calls over arms with Syria rebels - Daily Star Dec 3

Israel Asked Jordan For Approval to Bomb Syrian WMD Sites

Israel Asked Jordan For Approval to Bomb Syrian WMD Sites - The Atlantic Dec 3

Iran stations defense staff at North Korea military site

Iran stations defense staff at North Korea military site - Reuters Dec 1

In Afghanistan, Dinner and Then a Coup

In Afghanistan, Dinner and Then a Coup - The New Yorker Nov 29

How Syria Turned Off the Internet

How Syria Turned Off the Internet - Cloudflare Nov 29

China's military crossroads

China's military crossroads - Japan Times Nov 30

Sudanese police kill 2 Islamic militants in raid on training camp in remote south region

Sudanese police kill 2 Islamic militants in raid on training camp in remote south region - AP Dec 3

In foiled Jordanian terror plot, officials see hand of resurgent al-Qaeda in Iraq

In foiled Jordanian terror plot, officials see hand of resurgent al-Qaeda in Iraq - Washington Post Dec 3

U.S. communications equipment to Syria opposition ‘spy-proof’

U.S. communications equipment to Syria opposition ‘spy-proof’ - Washington Times Nov 29

North Korea replaces defense minister

North Korea replaces defense minister - AP Nov 29

Tory blushes deepen over activities of Conservative Friends of Russia

Tory blushes deepen over activities of Conservative Friends of Russia - Guardian Nov 30

Macau casinos braced for gangster’s release - 'Broken Tooth Koi' is out

Macau casinos braced for gangster’s release - 'Broken Tooth Koi' is out - Independent Dec 1

Russian whistleblower Alexander Perepilichnyy was warned his name was on gang hit list

Russian whistleblower Alexander Perepilichnyy was warned his name was on gang hit list - Independent Nov 29

Storm over German plan to supply Saudi Arabia with armoured vehicles

Storm over German plan to supply Saudi Arabia with armoured vehicles - Independent Dec 3

Pentagon reportedly planning to double size of its worldwide spy network

Pentagon reportedly planning to double size of its worldwide spy network - Guardian Dec 2

U.S. steps up spying on Iran's nuclear reactor

U.S. steps up spying on Iran's nuclear reactor  - AFP Dec 3

Russia urges North Korea to reconsider rocket launch

Russia urges North Korea to reconsider rocket launch - AFP Dec 3

China concerned over North Korean rocket launch plans

China concerned over North Korean rocket launch plans - Guardian Dec 3

Turkey requested Nato missile defences over Syria chemical weapons fears

Turkey requested Nato missile defences over Syria chemical weapons fears - Guardian Dec 2

Syria TV airs images of dead Lebanese Salafists

Syria TV airs images of dead Lebanese Salafists - Daily Star Dec 3

From 10 men, Syria rebel group grows and hardens amid strife

From 10 men, Syria rebel group grows and hardens amid strife - AP Dec 2

Iran establishes cyber HQ as shadow war continues

Iran establishes cyber HQ as shadow war continues - Jerusalem Post Dec 3

Israel accuses Palestinian of spying for Hezbollah

Israel accuses Palestinian of spying for Hezbollah - AP Nov 25

Albania court convicts fugitive ex-spy chief

Albania court convicts fugitive ex-spy chief - AP Nov 22

onsdag 28 november 2012

Pakistan’s Balochistan Problem

Pakistan’s Balochistan Problem - World Affairs Nov/Dec

North Korea's Illegal Weapons Pipeline Flows On

North Korea's Illegal Weapons Pipeline Flows On - Wall Street Journal Nov 27

15 Turks face jail in France for financing banned group

15 Turks face jail in France for financing banned group - AFP Nov 28

Iran shows new submarines and warships, touts self-sufficiency in defense

Iran shows new submarines and warships, touts self-sufficiency in defense - Washington Post Nov 28

PKK leader rules out laying down arms, threatens more attacks

PKK leader rules out laying down arms, threatens more attacks - Todays Zaman Nov 28

New US sanctions may target Turkey, UAE for gold sales to Iran

New US sanctions may target Turkey, UAE for gold sales to Iran - Todays Zaman Nov 28

Gunmen in Yemen kill Saudi army officer

Gunmen in Yemen kill Saudi army officer - AP Nov 28

Hamas will seek more weapons

Hamas will seek more weapons - Independent Nov 27

Tajikistan blocks Facebook access to silence critics of president

Tajikistan blocks Facebook access to silence critics of president - Independent Nov 27

Plane loads of cash: Flight records reveal Russia flew 30 tonnes of bank notes to Syrian regime

Plane loads of cash: Flight records reveal Russia flew 30 tonnes of bank notes to Syrian regime - Independent Nov 26

South Korea says North preparing new rocket launch

South Korea says North preparing new rocket launch - Washington Post Nov 28

Swiss prosecutors say death of Russian whistle blower will not derail huge fraud investigation

Swiss prosecutors say death of Russian whistle blower will not derail huge fraud investigation - Independent Nov 28

Afghan police 'ignored Interpol arrest warrant for Kabul Bank founder'

Afghan police 'ignored Interpol arrest warrant for Kabul Bank founder' - Guardian Nov 28

Iraq tensions rise as Syria crisis deepens

Iraq tensions rise as Syria crisis deepens - Daily Star Nov 28

Senior diplomatic source: Qatar is a bitter enemy

Senior diplomatic source: Qatar is a bitter enemy - Jerusalem Post Nov 28

Iran will press on with uranium enrichment

Iran will press on with uranium enrichment - Reuters Nov 28

måndag 26 november 2012

Our Man in Kabul?

Our Man in Kabul?  - Wall Street Journal Nov 24

PKK receiving Iranian support: Turkish interior minister

PKK receiving Iranian support: Turkish interior minister - Hürriyet Nov 26

Spain raids company over Iran exports suspected of breaking sanctions over nuclear program

Spain raids company over Iran exports suspected of breaking sanctions over nuclear program - AP Nov 26

Russia's Gazprom wins 30-year gas export deal in Turkey

Russia's Gazprom wins 30-year gas export deal in Turkey - Reuters Nov 26

CIA director battle

CIA director battle - Washington Times Nov 21

Hezbollah: Ties with Hamas strong despite Syria differences

Hezbollah: Ties with Hamas strong despite Syria differences - Daily Star Nov 25

Sudan to move Yarmouk factory outside Khartoum

Sudan to move Yarmouk factory outside Khartoum - Jerusalem Post Nov 25

Indian Govt. set to appoint first Muslim as Intelligence Bureau chief

Indian Govt. set to appoint first Muslim as Intelligence Bureau chief - ANI Nov 25

Sudan says arrests ex-spy chief after foiled plot

Sudan says arrests ex-spy chief after foiled plot - Reuters Nov 22

Cyberguerre: comment les Américains ont piraté l'Élysée

Cyberguerre: comment les Américains ont piraté l'Élysée - L'Express Nov 20

onsdag 21 november 2012

Egyptian Boy Cyber Activist Takes on Israel

Egyptian Boy Cyber Activist Takes on Israel - Daily Beast Nov 21

Iraq tensions added to regional turmoil

Iraq tensions added to regional turmoil - Hürriyet Nov 21

Israel wages cyber war with Hamas

Israel wages cyber war with Hamas - Independent Nov 21

Rwanda's invading army

Rwanda's invading army - Independent Nov 21

Kabul suicide bomber kills two near Nato headquarters

Kabul suicide bomber kills two near Nato headquarters - Guardian Nov 21

Syria rebels set up own intelligence service

Syria rebels set up own intelligence service - Daily Star Nov 20

Salafists take responsibility for Gaza rockets

Salafists take responsibility for Gaza rockets - Jerusalem Post Nov 20

Gazan gunmen execute alleged collaborators

Gazan gunmen execute alleged collaborators - Reuters Nov 21

Terrorist blows up bus in central Tel Aviv; 16 injured

Terrorist blows up bus in central Tel Aviv; 16 injured - Jerusalem Post Nov 21

Acting Director of the Central Intelligence Agency: Who Is Michael Morell?

Acting Director of the Central Intelligence Agency: Who Is Michael Morell? - All Gov Nov 13

tisdag 13 november 2012

Saudis’ Proxy War Against Iran

Saudis’ Proxy War Against Iran - Tablet Nov 12

MİT-PKK dialogue not strange: Deputy PM

MİT-PKK dialogue not strange: Deputy PM - Hürriyet Nov 13

Here’s the e-mail trick Petraeus and Broadwell used to communicate

Here’s the e-mail trick Petraeus and Broadwell used to communicate - Washington Post Nov 12

Man arrested at Heathrow airport on suspicion of Syria terrorism links

Man arrested at Heathrow airport on suspicion of Syria terrorism links - Guardian Nov 12

Petraeus scandal deepens as top US general investigated

Petraeus scandal deepens as top US general investigated - Guardian Nov 13

Submariner who collected secret codes admits meeting 'Russian spies'

Submariner who collected secret codes admits meeting 'Russian spies' - Guardian Nov 13

Kurdish militia seizes key Syrian city

Kurdish militia seizes key Syrian city - Daily Star Nov 13

Iran cyber cops nab hacker who targeted Israeli sites

Iran cyber cops nab hacker who targeted Israeli sites - Jerusalem Post Nov 12

EU ban on Hezbollah may hinge on Burgas bombing

EU ban on Hezbollah may hinge on Burgas bombing - Jerusalem Post Nov 13

Egyptian Salafi urges razing of Sphinx, pyramids

Egyptian Salafi urges razing of Sphinx, pyramids - Jerusalem Post Nov 13

måndag 12 november 2012

Tunisia arrests Ansar al Sharia member in connection with US Embassy assault

Tunisia arrests Ansar al Sharia member in connection with US Embassy assault  - Long War Journal Nov 9

Boko Haram’s Dangerous Expansion into Northwest Nigeria

Boko Haram’s Dangerous Expansion into Northwest Nigeria - CTC Oct 29

The Information Age:N. Korean Style

The Information Age:N. Korean Style - The Diplomat Nov 11

If Assad goes, Hezbollah will be alone in the Levant – much to the delight of Israel

If Assad goes, Hezbollah will be alone in the Levant – much to the delight of Israel - Independent Nov 11

Zimbabwe’s government is stealing funds from massive diamond mine

Zimbabwe’s government is stealing funds from massive diamond mine - AP Nov 12

Why David Petraeus’s Gmail account is a national security issue

Why David Petraeus’s Gmail account is a national security issue - Washington Post Nov 10

Corrupt Jordanian spy boss jailed for 13 years

Corrupt Jordanian spy boss jailed for 13 years - Reuters Nov 12

French gunman who killed Jewish children 'was raised an anti-Semite'

French gunman who killed Jewish children 'was raised an anti-Semite' - AP Nov 11

Telecom Egypt eyes deal with government on mobile service

Telecom Egypt eyes deal with government on mobile service - Daily Star Nov 12

Iran launches large-scale air defense drills

Iran launches large-scale air defense drills - Reuters Nov 12

Two Afghan intelligence officials missing in the U.S.

Two Afghan intelligence officials missing in the U.S. - CBS Nov 2

onsdag 7 november 2012

Did Putin sack his Defence Minister over fraud or an affair?

Did Putin sack his Defence Minister over fraud or an affair? - Independent Nov 7

Britain to organise armed Syrian rebels into efficient fighting force

Britain to organise armed Syrian rebels into efficient fighting force - The Telegraph Nov 7

Bahrain arrests bombing suspects, blames Hezbollah

Bahrain arrests bombing suspects, blames Hezbollah - Daily Star Nov 7

Secret war with Iran heats up

 Secret war with Iran heats up - Daily Star Nov 7

Turkey to request NATO missile defense along Syrian border

Turkey to request NATO missile defense along Syrian border - Reuters Nov 7

Syria raids, seals Hamas offices after leaders leave

Syria raids, seals Hamas offices after leaders leave - Reuters Nov 7

Russia wants to park planes on French base

Russia wants to park planes on French base - UPI Oct 31

tisdag 6 november 2012

Briton Killed in China Had Spy Links

Briton Killed in China Had Spy Links - Wall Street Journal Nov 6

UAE, Qatar seek advanced US missile defense system

UAE, Qatar seek advanced US missile defense system - Reuters Nov 6

Russian President Putin dismisses defence minister

Russian President Putin dismisses defence minister - AFP Nov 6

Turkey 'probes' arms shipment to Yemen

Turkey 'probes' arms shipment to Yemen - Hürriyet Nov 6

Libya helps bankroll Syrian opposition movement

Libya helps bankroll Syrian opposition movement - Washington Post Nov 5

China’s Hu seeks to exert influence long after he leaves power

China’s Hu seeks to exert influence long after he leaves power - Washington Post Nov 6

Iranian Supreme Leader’s granddaughter is big on Facebook, despite block

Iranian Supreme Leader’s granddaughter is big on Facebook, despite block - Washington Post Nov 5

Secret witness in Ergenekon trial is former PKK commander

Secret witness in Ergenekon trial is former PKK commander - Todays Zaman Nov 6

Clinton designates Haqqani commander as a terrorist

Clinton designates Haqqani commander as a terrorist - Washington Times Nov 5

U.S. pushes for new rebel council in Syria

U.S. pushes for new rebel council in Syria - Washington Times Nov 5

Strike on Sudan arms factory points to Iran threat to Israel

Strike on Sudan arms factory points to Iran threat to Israel - Washington Times Nov 5

Israel and Iran hold 'positive' nuclear talks in Brussels

Israel and Iran hold 'positive' nuclear talks in Brussels - Guardian Nov 5

Britain could build up its military presence in the Gulf to counter Iran threat

Britain could build up its military presence in the Gulf to counter Iran threat - The Telegraph Nov 6

'Austria committed to implementing Iran sanctions'

'Austria committed to implementing Iran sanctions' - Jerusalem Post Nov 6

Jordan court postpones verdict of ex-spy chief to Nov. 11

Jordan court postpones verdict of ex-spy chief to Nov. 11 - AP Nov 4

Pakistani ISI circulating counterfeit currency in India and Bangladesh

Pakistani ISI circulating counterfeit currency in India and Bangladesh - Blitz Nov 3

måndag 5 november 2012

Ansar al-Sharia’s Role in Benghazi Attacks Still a Mystery

Ansar al-Sharia’s Role in Benghazi Attacks Still a Mystery - Daily Beast Nov 5

Russia's defence minister faces questioning over fraud probe

Russia's defence minister faces questioning over fraud probe - The Telegraph Nov 4

German Islamists Target Youth on the Internet

German Islamists Target Youth on the Internet - Der Spiegel Nov 1

'Troubling' Surveillance Before Benghazi Attack

'Troubling' Surveillance Before Benghazi Attack - Foreign Policy Nov 1

All change in China

All change in China - The Telegraph Nov 5

Death a blow to the Information Branch

Death a blow to the Information Branch - Daily Star Nov 5

Syrian rebels capture oilfield, as opposition convenes in Qatar for unity talks

Syrian rebels capture oilfield, as opposition convenes in Qatar for unity talks - AP Nov 4

Iran to increase Gulf naval presence over disputed islands

Iran to increase Gulf naval presence over disputed islands - Reuters Nov 4

Iran parliament calls for interrogating Ahmadinejad

Iran parliament calls for interrogating Ahmadinejad - Jerusalem Post Nov 4

onsdag 31 oktober 2012

Colombian police track down alleged drug lord, former paramilitary chief, in Argentina

Colombian police track down alleged drug lord, former paramilitary chief, in Argentina - AP Oct 31

More hints of an opening for direct U.S.-Iran talks

More hints of an opening for direct U.S.-Iran talks - Washington Post Oct 31

£10 million in aid to Uganda ended up in bank accounts of PM's aides

£10 million in aid to Uganda ended up in bank accounts of PM's aides - The Telegraph Oct 31

Bulgarians rally ahead of ‘extremist’ Muslims’ trial

Bulgarians rally ahead of ‘extremist’ Muslims’ trial - Hürriyet Oct 31

Lebanon’s Sunnis at risk of radicalization

Lebanon’s Sunnis at risk of radicalization - Washington Post Oct 31

U.S. intel budget topped $75 billion in 2012

U.S. intel budget topped $75 billion in 2012 - Washington Times Oct 30

In Africa, an Islamist convergence seen as a threat

In Africa, an Islamist convergence seen as a threat - Washington Times Oct 30

Iraqi Shiites dread fall of Assad

Iraqi Shiites dread fall of Assad - AP Oct 30

Sudan: the new battlefield in Iran and Israel's covert conflict

Sudan: the new battlefield in Iran and Israel's covert conflict - Independent Oct 31

Israel says Iran has pulled back from the brink of nuclear weapon - for now

Israel says Iran has pulled back from the brink of nuclear weapon - for now - The Telegraph Oct 30

Deutsche Bank may have violated Iran sanctions

Deutsche Bank may have violated Iran sanctions - Jerusalem Post Oct 31

tisdag 30 oktober 2012

Kidnapping Dissenters Is an Old KGB Tradition

Kidnapping Dissenters Is an Old KGB Tradition - Moscow Times Oct 28

A jihadist group prospers in Syria

A jihadist group prospers in Syria - Washington Post Oct 29

Regional Uncertainty Puts Hezbollah's Back to the Wall

Regional Uncertainty Puts Hezbollah's Back to the Wall - WPR Oct 26

Iran asks Iraq not to search Syria-bound planes

Iran asks Iraq not to search Syria-bound planes - AFP Oct 30

Radical Muslim cleric killed in Russia's Dagestan

Radical Muslim cleric killed in Russia's Dagestan - AP Oct 30

Indonesia: Suspects planned attack on U.S. Embassy

Indonesia: Suspects planned attack on U.S. Embassy - AP Oct 27

Clinton: U.S. wants Algeria to play key role in Mali intervention

Clinton: U.S. wants Algeria to play key role in Mali intervention - Washington Times Oct 29

Iran has drone pictures of Israeli bases

Iran has drone pictures of Israeli bases - AP Oct 29

Trouble in paradise as radical Islam grows in Zanzibar

Trouble in paradise as radical Islam grows in Zanzibar - Guardian Oct 30

Gazprom plans Vladivostok pipeline amid falling demand from Europe

Gazprom plans Vladivostok pipeline amid falling demand from Europe - Reuters Oct 29

Islamist rebels vow assault on Malian capital if international forces attack

Islamist rebels vow assault on Malian capital if international forces attack - Guardian Oct 29

Iran dispatches warships to Sudan after Israeli airstrike on missile base

Iran dispatches warships to Sudan after Israeli airstrike on missile base - The Telegraph Oct 30

Top IDF official: International sanctions on Iran hurt arms flow to Hezbollah

Top IDF official: International sanctions on Iran hurt arms flow to Hezbollah - AP Oct 29

Three Taiwan ex-officers arrested in China spy case

Three Taiwan ex-officers arrested in China spy case - AFP Oct 29

British ExxonMobil oil chief 'assassinated' in Brussels street

British ExxonMobil oil chief 'assassinated' in Brussels street - The Telegraph Oct 25

torsdag 25 oktober 2012

The Spymaster

The Spymaster - Foreign Policy Oct 24

Suspect in Libya US mission attack killed in Cairo

Suspect in Libya US mission attack killed in Cairo - AFP Oct 25

Iran’s army plans military exercise near border with Iraq

Iran’s army plans military exercise near border with Iraq - AP Oct 25

Non-Muslims have 'sex like donkeys' and deserve to be blown-up, said 'terror plot' leader

Non-Muslims have 'sex like donkeys' and deserve to be blown-up, said 'terror plot' leader - The Telegraph Oct 25

Satellite images show gulags still operational in North Korea

Satellite images show gulags still operational in North Korea - The Telegraph Oct 25

Pakistan's threat within - the Sunni-Shia divide

Pakistan's threat within - the Sunni-Shia divide - Reuters Oct 24

Hezbollah Prepares for a Wider War Than It May Want

Hezbollah Prepares for a Wider War Than It May Want - Bloomberg Oct 24

E-mails show State Department named militant group the night of Libya attack

E-mails show State Department named militant group the night of Libya attack - Washinton Post Oct 25

A CIA veteran transforms U.S. counterterrorism policy

A CIA veteran transforms U.S. counterterrorism policy - Washington Post Oct 25

Defected female general trains Syrian opposition in Turkey

Defected female general trains Syrian opposition in Turkey - Todays Zaman Oct 24

NATO faces barrage of attacks as cyber warfare quietly takes root

NATO faces barrage of attacks as cyber warfare quietly takes root - Todays Zaman Oct 24

Would-be airport bomber receives 37 years in prison

Would-be airport bomber receives 37 years in prison - AP Oct 24

Al Qaeda tries Afghan comeback; U.S. commanders worried

Al Qaeda tries Afghan comeback; U.S. commanders worried - Washington Times Oct 24

Islamic militant group in Syria rejects truce

Islamic militant group in Syria rejects truce - AP Oct 24

Brazen gangsters show how cybercrime pays

Brazen gangsters show how cybercrime pays - Washington Times Oct 24

War on Mali Islamists 'inevitable' as Europe agrees to act Islamists to tackle

War on Mali Islamists 'inevitable' as Europe agrees to act Islamists to tackle - Independent Oct 24

Russia accused of abducting dissident from Ukraine to face protest charges

Russia accused of abducting dissident from Ukraine to face protest charges - Guardian Oct 24

Tunisia makes arrest in connection with Benghazi consulate attack

Tunisia makes arrest in connection with Benghazi consulate attack - The Telegraph Oct 24

Sudan accuses Israel of air raid, threatens payback

Sudan accuses Israel of air raid, threatens payback - Daily Star Oct 25

C.I.A. Officer Among Dead in Bombing by Afghan

C.I.A. Officer Among Dead in Bombing by Afghan - New York Times Oct 16

onsdag 24 oktober 2012

North Korean army minister 'executed with mortar round'

North Korean army minister 'executed with mortar round' - The Telegraph Oct 24

Terror gang joked about driving around the country as suicide bombers 'ready to take on England'

Terror gang joked about driving around the country as suicide bombers 'ready to take on England' - The Telegraph Oct 24

Sudan accuses Israel of role in arms factory blast

Sudan accuses Israel of role in arms factory blast - Reuters Oct 24

Wounded Syrian rebel leader refutes reports of his death

Wounded Syrian rebel leader refutes reports of his death - LA Times Oct 23

Karzai's advisers blame ISI, Iran for insider attacks on NATO troops

Karzai's advisers blame ISI, Iran for insider attacks on NATO troops - ANI Oct 23

Iran May Be Using Dubai To Hide All The Gold It's Trading With Turkey

Iran May Be Using Dubai To Hide All The Gold It's Trading With Turkey  - Business Insider Oct 23

Russia says Syrian rebels have shoulder-fired missiles

Russia says Syrian rebels have shoulder-fired missiles - Reuters Oct 24

Tensions in the East China Sea: Here To Stay

Tensions in the East China Sea: Here To Stay - The Diplomat Oct 23

Former Israeli Spymaster: We Need To Talk to Iran

Former Israeli Spymaster: We Need To Talk to Iran  - Al-Monitor Oct 21

Saudi Arabia's secret Arab Spring

Saudi Arabia's secret Arab Spring - Guardian Oct 23

Somalian al-Shabaab group in new attack threat to Britain

Somalian al-Shabaab group in new attack threat to Britain - The Telegraph Oct 23

In official visit to Gaza, Qatari emir endorses Hamas, slams Israeli settlements

In official visit to Gaza, Qatari emir endorses Hamas, slams Israeli settlements - Reuters Oct 23

Jordan arrests Syrians carrying walkie-talkies

Jordan arrests Syrians carrying walkie-talkies - Daily Star Oct 23

tisdag 23 oktober 2012

Benin President Boni Yayi 'poison plot': Three charged

Benin President Boni Yayi 'poison plot': Three charged - BBC Oct 23

Stolen Nigeria oil 'goes to Balkans and Singapore'

Stolen Nigeria oil 'goes to Balkans and Singapore' - BBC Oct 23

Turkey, Gulf states fund Syrian opposition paychecks

Turkey, Gulf states fund Syrian opposition paychecks - AFP Oct 23

Rosneft deal makes Viktor Vekselberg Russia's richest man

Rosneft deal makes Viktor Vekselberg Russia's richest man - Guardian Oct 23

China announces major reshuffle of People's Liberation Army

China announces major reshuffle of People's Liberation Army - The Telegraph Oct 23

Eastern Mediterranean: Will Gazprom advance Russia’s influence in the region?

Eastern Mediterranean: Will Gazprom advance Russia’s influence in the region? - MESP Oct 22

Pine Gap and Australia’s strategic choices

Pine Gap and Australia’s strategic choices - The Strategist Oct 23

Who is tweeting from the NSA's parking lot?

Who is tweeting from the NSA's parking lot? - Computerworld Oct 17

Jund al Khilafah emir killed in 'treacherous raid'

Jund al Khilafah emir killed in 'treacherous raid' - Long War Journal Oct 17

Is Baghdad Becoming Tehran's Military Weapons Pipeline?

Is Baghdad Becoming Tehran's Military Weapons Pipeline? - Forbes Oct 22

Too late to stem Middle East covert war

Too late to stem Middle East covert war - Asia Times Oct 23

One shady operator provides glimpse of supply line to Iran

One shady operator provides glimpse of supply line to Iran - LA Times Oct 21

Northern Iraq begins international oil exports, defying Baghdad

Northern Iraq begins international oil exports, defying Baghdad - Reuters Oct 22

Al Qaeda’s No. 2 in Yemen says in audio that he’s alive

Al Qaeda’s No. 2 in Yemen says in audio that he’s alive - AP Oct 22

Canadian terrorism suspect’s extradition OK’d

Canadian terrorism suspect’s extradition OK’d - Washington Times Oct 22

Maldives' political instability allows gang violence to flourish

Maldives' political instability allows gang violence to flourish - Guardian Oct 22

Prostitution trial linked to Gaddafi son opens in France

Prostitution trial linked to Gaddafi son opens in France - The Telegraph Oct 22

FBI to assist ISF in probe into Hasan assassination

FBI to assist ISF in probe into Hasan assassination - Daily Star Oct 23

Jordanian security concern over rising terrorism

Jordanian security concern over rising terrorism - Jerusalem Post Oct 23

France to send drones to Mali region

France to send drones to Mali region - AP Oct 22

måndag 22 oktober 2012

Somali pirate attacks show sharp fall

Somali pirate attacks show sharp fall - BBC Oct 22

France resumes military co-operation with Mali

France resumes military co-operation with Mali - The Telegraph Oct 22

Britain risking national security by deals with Huawei, says ex MoD man

Britain risking national security by deals with Huawei, says ex MoD man - The Telegraph Oct 22

Tampa man sentenced for exporting millions of dollars of computer equipment to Iran

Tampa man sentenced for exporting millions of dollars of computer equipment to Iran - ICE Oct 18

Top Russian official in Iran to discuss ally Syria

Top Russian official in Iran to discuss ally Syria - AFP Oct 22

Turkey ‘has trust issue with US on intelligence’

Turkey ‘has trust issue with US on intelligence’ - Hürriyet Oct 22

Jordan disrupts major al-Qaeda terrorist plot

Jordan disrupts major al-Qaeda terrorist plot - Washington Post Oct 21

BP to sell its stake in Russian venture

BP to sell its stake in Russian venture - Washington Post Oct 22

Why Wissam al-Hassan matters for the Middle East

Why Wissam al-Hassan matters for the Middle East - Washington Post Oct 19

CIA found militant links a day after Libya attack

CIA found militant links a day after Libya attack - AP Oct 19

Conflicting images emerge of N.Y. terror suspect

Conflicting images emerge of N.Y. terror suspect - AP Oct 19

Ex-Kyrgyz leader’s son may be pawn in diplomacy

Ex-Kyrgyz leader’s son may be pawn in diplomacy - Washington Times Oct 21

Somalia: Al-Shabaab arms boat seized

Somalia: Al-Shabaab arms boat seized - Reuters Oct 20

Libyans react to reported capture of Gadaffi spokesman Moussa Ibrahim

Libyans react to reported capture of Gadaffi spokesman Moussa Ibrahim - The Telegraph Oct 21

Iranian official 'has set up international money laundering network'

Iranian official 'has set up international money laundering network' - The Telegraph Oct 21

British Al-Qaeda gang planned 'another 9/11' in UK

British Al-Qaeda gang planned 'another 9/11' in UK - The Telegraph Oct 22

France says Syria probably behind Ashrafieh bombing

France says Syria probably behind Ashrafieh bombing - Daily Star Oct 22

Col. Imad Othman appointed to replace slain Hasan

Col. Imad Othman appointed to replace slain Hasan - Daily Star Oct 22

IDF source: Hamas gaining strength in West Bank

IDF source: Hamas gaining strength in West Bank - Jerusalem Post Oct 21

Beirut car bomb kills anti-Syrian intelligence general

Beirut car bomb kills anti-Syrian intelligence general - Long War Journal Oct 21

Satellite phone recovered from doctor who helped CIA trace Osama

Satellite phone recovered from doctor who helped CIA trace Osama - IBN Oct 15

onsdag 17 oktober 2012

Why Two Eritrean Pilots Went Rogue and Stole Their President's Plane

Why Two Eritrean Pilots Went Rogue and Stole Their President's Plane - The Atlantic Oct 16

Hamas redefines itself after leaving Syria for new allies

Hamas redefines itself after leaving Syria for new allies - The National Oct 17

Nigeria’s Most Sadistic Killers: Why Is Boko Haram Not Designated a Terrorist Group?

Nigeria’s Most Sadistic Killers: Why Is Boko Haram Not Designated a Terrorist Group? - The Daily Beast Oct 16

Turkey nixes Laden-like trap on PKK leader

Turkey nixes Laden-like trap on PKK leader - Hürriyet Oct 17

Erdoğan, Ahmadinejad seek to bridge widening gap over Syria

Erdoğan, Ahmadinejad seek to bridge widening gap over Syria - Todays Zaman Oct 16

Libyan militia 'executed 67 detainees'

Libyan militia 'executed 67 detainees' - Guardian Oct 17

Muslim convert 'paid $250,000 by CIA for recruiting bride to entrap Anwar al-Awlaki'

Muslim convert 'paid $250,000 by CIA for recruiting bride to entrap Anwar al-Awlaki' - The Telegraph Oct 16

NHS doctor charged over double kidnap in Syria

NHS doctor charged over double kidnap in Syria - The Telegraph Oct 17

Mystery surrounds 'missing' North Korean First Lady

Mystery surrounds 'missing' North Korean First Lady - The Telegraph Oct 17

Iraqi Shiite militants fight for Syria's Assad

Iraqi Shiite militants fight for Syria's Assad - Reuters Oct 16

Switzerland blocking over $1 billion in assets belonging to leaders of Arab Spring states

Switzerland blocking over $1 billion in assets belonging to leaders of Arab Spring states - Reuters Oct 16

Ex-Mossad chief has transplant in Belarus

Ex-Mossad chief has transplant in Belarus - Jerusalem Post Oct 17

tisdag 16 oktober 2012

Vår bror er drept 
i martyrdom

Vår bror er drept 
i martyrdom - Dagsavisen Oct 13

Yemen: Senior intelligence officer assassinated

Yemen: Senior intelligence officer assassinated - AP Oct 16

Accusations mount of Hezbollah fighting in Syria

Accusations mount of Hezbollah fighting in Syria - The Christian Science Monitor Oct 15

Seven suspected of recruiting militants arrested in Belgium

Seven suspected of recruiting militants arrested in Belgium - Reuters Oct 10

Tehran, Hezbollah aiding Yemeni Huthi rebels to manufacture missiles

Tehran, Hezbollah aiding Yemeni Huthi rebels to manufacture missiles - Asharq Alawsat Oct 10

Hezbollah’s CFO flees to Israel carrying stolen money, classified documents say amid Israeli denial

Hezbollah’s CFO flees to Israel carrying stolen money, classified documents say amid Israeli denial - Al Arabiya Oct 13

Russians aboard intercepted Syrian plane were state agents

Russians aboard intercepted Syrian plane were state agents - Todays Zaman Oct 14

Opening Pandora’s Box: If Israel Strikes Iran, What About Hezbollah?

Opening Pandora’s Box: If Israel Strikes Iran, What About Hezbollah? - The Diplomat Oct 13

Until death do you part: Iran is stuck with a Syria in crisis

Until death do you part: Iran is stuck with a Syria in crisis - The National Oct 15

Syrian air defense a paper tiger

Syrian air defense a paper tiger - Now Lebanon Oct 12

Heat-Seeking Missiles in Syria: The SA-7 in Action with Rebels

Heat-Seeking Missiles in Syria: The SA-7 in Action with Rebels - New York Times Oct 15

U.S. to Help Create an Elite Libyan Force to Combat Islamic Extremists

U.S. to Help Create an Elite Libyan Force to Combat Islamic Extremists - New York Times Oct 15

Afghan spy carried out suicide attack: officials

Afghan spy carried out suicide attack: officials - AFP Oct 16

Militant jihadists’ rise in Arab world imperils region’s stability

Militant jihadists’ rise in Arab world imperils region’s stability - Washington Post Oct 16

PKK leader urges terrorists to become suicide bombers

PKK leader urges terrorists to become suicide bombers - Todays Zaman Oct 15

Chinese warships spotted off a southern Japan island

Chinese warships spotted off a southern Japan island - AP Oct 16

Trial set for British terror suspects in US

Trial set for British terror suspects in US - The Telegraph Oct 15

Iran cracks down on underground 'illegal' churches

Iran cracks down on underground 'illegal' churches - Jerusalem Post Oct 15

måndag 15 oktober 2012

The assistant mayor, the Swiss bank accounts and the €350,000 of Moroccan drugs money

The assistant mayor, the Swiss bank accounts and the €350,000 of Moroccan drugs money - Independent Oct 15

Iran accused of plotting Gulf oil spill to punish West for sanctions by poisoning Gulf

Iran accused of plotting Gulf oil spill to punish West for sanctions by poisoning Gulf  - Independent Oct 15

Israeli airstrike kills senior Gaza militant

Israeli airstrike kills senior Gaza militant - Daily Star Oct 14

Qatar's Emir to visit Gaza, in first visit by Arab leader since Hamas takeover

Qatar's Emir to visit Gaza, in first visit by Arab leader since Hamas takeover - Haaretz Oct 14

Armenian plane en route to Syria forced to land in Turkey

Armenian plane en route to Syria forced to land in Turkey - Reuters Oct 15

Canadian spy's guilty plea closes lid on serious breach

Canadian spy's guilty plea closes lid on serious breach - Sydney Morning Herald Oct 12

fredag 12 oktober 2012

The Politics Behind the Bazaar

The Politics Behind the Bazaar - CIC Oct 9

North Korea: The Dog that Hasn't Barked

North Korea: The Dog that Hasn't Barked - The National Interest Oct 11

Syrian Gets 12 Years in Terror Case

Syrian Gets 12 Years in Terror Case - New York Times Oct 11

New wave of neo-Nazis presents greater threat

New wave of neo-Nazis presents greater threat - Reuters Oct 12

Player’s arrest spotlights sports as a tool of jihadist recruitment

Player’s arrest spotlights sports as a tool of jihadist recruitment - Hürriyet Oct 12

Hezbollah role in Syria grows more evident

Hezbollah role in Syria grows more evident - Daily Star Oct 12

Hezbollah likely to control Lebanon: Gemayel warns

Hezbollah likely to control Lebanon: Gemayel warns - Daily Star Oct 11

PKK threatens France after arrest of senior member

PKK threatens France after arrest of senior member - Todays Zaman Oct 11

Terror cell planned to join jihadists fighting in Syria

Terror cell planned to join jihadists fighting in Syria - AP Oct 11

Khamenei warns of government divisions

 Khamenei warns of government divisions - Reuters Oct 11

Security chief at US embassy in Yemen killed

Security chief at US embassy in Yemen killed - The Telegraph Oct 11

Syrian airliner detained by Turkey carried military gear

Syrian airliner detained by Turkey carried military gear - AP Oct 11

Iran's sea trade buckles under Western sanctions

Iran's sea trade buckles under Western sanctions - Reuters Oct 11

Hezbollah confirms it sent drone downed in Israel

Hezbollah confirms it sent drone downed in Israel - Reuters Oct 11

Iran's laser technology stirs nuclear fears

Iran's laser technology stirs nuclear fears - Reuters Oct 11

onsdag 10 oktober 2012

Norway: Sudanese Envoy Expelled

Norway: Sudanese Envoy Expelled - Reuters Oct 9

Argentine Reporter Says Venezuelan Agents Seized Election Video

Argentine Reporter Says Venezuelan Agents Seized Election Video - New York Times Oct 9

Yemen detains US citizen for suspected ties to al-Qaida

Yemen detains US citizen for suspected ties to al-Qaida - AP Oct 10

Iran aids Syria in tracking opposition via electronic surveillance, U.S. officials say

Iran aids Syria in tracking opposition via electronic surveillance, U.S. officials say - Washington Post Oct 9

Iran may cut UAE ties over disputed islands

Iran may cut UAE ties over disputed islands - Washington Times Oct 9

FSA threatens to take fight to Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut

FSA threatens to take fight to Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut  - Daily Star Oct 10

Ex-Portsmouth footballer among 11 held in France on terror charges

Ex-Portsmouth footballer among 11 held in France on terror charges - Independent Oct 9

Mysterious death in Jakarta hotel of second man exposed on 'Lagarde list'

Mysterious death in Jakarta hotel of second man exposed on 'Lagarde list' - Independent Oct 10

South Korea charges North spy over Kim Jong-Nam plot

South Korea charges North spy over Kim Jong-Nam plot - The Telegraph Oct 9

US 'had no actionable intelligence' over Benghazi attack

US 'had no actionable intelligence' over Benghazi attack - The Telegraph Oct 10

Police tackle 'credible' terror threat on 10th anniversary of Bali bombings

Police tackle 'credible' terror threat on 10th anniversary of Bali bombings - The Telegraph Oct 10

Azerbaijan jails 22 Iranian-hired spies who plotted attack on Israeli, U.S. targets

Azerbaijan jails 22 Iranian-hired spies who plotted attack on Israeli, U.S. targets - AP Oct 9

France security forces find explosives in raid on suspected anti-Semitic ring

France security forces find explosives in raid on suspected anti-Semitic ring - Reuters Oct 10

Canada’s spy bosses think of their elaborate new HQ as ‘Camelot'

Canada’s spy bosses think of their elaborate new HQ as ‘Camelot' - Ottawa Citizen Oct 9

tisdag 9 oktober 2012

Former biker infiltrated al-Qaeda

Former biker infiltrated al-Qaeda - Copenhagen Post Oct 8

Iran linked to al-Qaeda's web jihadi crew by old-school phone line

Iran linked to al-Qaeda's web jihadi crew by old-school phone line - The Register Oct 4

Somalia: Rebels Ban Relief Group From Their Territory

Somalia: Rebels Ban Relief Group From Their Territory - AP Oct 8

Al-Maliki eyes $5 billion defense deal with Russia

Al-Maliki eyes $5 billion defense deal with Russia - Hürriyet Oct 9

Hacker group says attacks Greek official websites

Hacker group says attacks Greek official websites - Reuters Oct 9

French police detain senior member of terrorist PKK

French police detain senior member of terrorist PKK - Todays Zaman Oct 8

Chinese tech firms Huawei and ZTE 'pose national security threat'

Chinese tech firms Huawei and ZTE 'pose national security threat' - The Telegraph Oct 8

US is within missile range, says North Korea

US is within missile range, says North Korea - The Telegraph Oct 9

Suicide bomber attacks Syrian security compound near Damascus

Suicide bomber attacks Syrian security compound near Damascus - AP Oct 8

Iran official: Cyber attackers target oil platforms

Iran official: Cyber attackers target oil platforms - Reuters Oct 8

IRGC chief: We're not seeking war with Israel

IRGC chief: We're not seeking war with Israel - Jerusalem Post Oct 9

White House widens covert ops presence in North Africa

White House widens covert ops presence in North Africa - AP Oct 2

Belgian diplomat suspected of being Russian spy

Belgian diplomat suspected of being Russian spy - EU Observer Okt 5

fredag 5 oktober 2012

Be wary of playing Turkey’s great game

Be wary of playing Turkey’s great game - The Telegraph Oct 4

Reports of al Qaeda's Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Reports of al Qaeda's Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated - Foreign Policy Oct 3

Authorities in Tunisia Seek Death Penalties in Embassy Attacks

Authorities in Tunisia Seek Death Penalties in Embassy Attacks - AP Oct 4

Iraq: American Sentenced in Terrorism Case

Iraq: American Sentenced in Terrorism Case - AP Oct 4

Private Army Formed to Fight Somali Pirates Leaves Troubled Legacy

Private Army Formed to Fight Somali Pirates Leaves Troubled Legacy - New York Times Oct 4

Israeli Arab accused of spying for Hezbollah

Israeli Arab accused of spying for Hezbollah - AP Oct 4

Germany charges alleged Syrian spy

Germany charges alleged Syrian spy - AP Oct 5

Islamist preacher Abu Hamza to hear UK extradition ruling

Islamist preacher Abu Hamza to hear UK extradition ruling - Daily Star Oct 5

Two suspects held in Istanbul over killing of U.S. envoy

Two suspects held in Istanbul over killing of U.S. envoy - Daily Star Oct 5

Syria widens Hezbollah’s contradictions

Syria widens Hezbollah’s contradictions - Daily Star Oct 4

Lebanon suspect pleads not guilty to Cyprus plot

Lebanon suspect pleads not guilty to Cyprus plot - AFP Oct 5

Three held over attempted murder of retired Indian general in London

Three held over attempted murder of retired Indian general in London - Guardian Oct 4

FBI in Benghazi to investigate consulate killings as hunt for attackers narrows

FBI in Benghazi to investigate consulate killings as hunt for attackers narrows - Guardian Oct 4

Protesters storm Libyan parliament

Protesters storm Libyan parliament - Guardian Oct 5

Imran Khan: I will order air force to shoot down drones

Imran Khan: I will order air force to shoot down drones - The Telegraph Oct 5

Code breakers are a ‘rum set of fellows’ says GCHQ boss

Code breakers are a ‘rum set of fellows’ says GCHQ boss - The Telegraph Oct 4

Syrian rebels claim they captured air defense base near Damascus

Syrian rebels claim they captured air defense base near Damascus - AP Oct 5

torsdag 4 oktober 2012

Beware Russia's hand in elections in Georgia, Ukraine, Lithuania

Beware Russia's hand in elections in Georgia, Ukraine, Lithuania - Christian Science Monitor Oct 1

FSA claims responsibility for killing of Hezbollah commander

FSA claims responsibility for killing of Hezbollah commander - Daily Star Oct 3

Three Hezbollah fighters killed in arms depot blast

Three Hezbollah fighters killed in arms depot blast - Daily Star Oct 4

Turkish jet downed by Russia, says FSA general

Turkish jet downed by Russia, says FSA general - Hürriyet Oct 4

U.N. Security Council will be asked to approve force to confront al-Qaeda in Mali

U.N. Security Council will be asked to approve force to confront al-Qaeda in Mali - Washington Post Oct 3

Sensitive documents left behind at U.S. diplomatic post in Libya

Sensitive documents left behind at U.S. diplomatic post in Libya - Washington Post Oct 3

Kazakhstan-born businessman charged in U.S.-Russia military electronics case

Kazakhstan-born businessman charged in U.S.-Russia military electronics case - AP Oct 3

Uzbeks bristle under regime’s Web scrutiny

Uzbeks bristle under regime’s Web scrutiny - Washington Times Oct 1

Hamas is abandoned in divided Mideast support

Hamas is abandoned in divided Mideast support - Washington Times Oct 3

France will arrest visitors to Afghan terror camps

France will arrest visitors to Afghan terror camps - Independent Oct 4

FBI raids suspected hi-tech front company run by 'Russian agent'

FBI raids suspected hi-tech front company run by 'Russian agent' - Independent Oct 4

Britain in talks on cybersecurity hotline with China and Russia

Britain in talks on cybersecurity hotline with China and Russia - Guardian Oct 4

Indian general assassination attempt 'a message from Sikh separatists'

Indian general assassination attempt 'a message from Sikh separatists' - The Telegraph Oct 3

Iran's fear of Israeli strike in 2008 led to series of air defense mishaps

Iran's fear of Israeli strike in 2008 led to series of air defense mishaps - Haaretz Oct 3

Iran announces construction of new space center

Iran announces construction of new space center - Jerusalem Post Oct 4

Does This American Spy Base in England Play a Role in Drone Strikes?

Does This American Spy Base in England Play a Role in Drone Strikes? - Slate Sep 25

Deadly Attack in Libya Was Major Blow to C.I.A. Efforts

Deadly Attack in Libya Was Major Blow to C.I.A. Efforts - New York Times Sep 23

Libya Could Be An Opportunity For CIA, If Spies Stick Around

Libya Could Be An Opportunity For CIA, If Spies Stick Around - Wired Sep 24

Egypt's Morsi names new intelligence chief

Egypt's Morsi names new intelligence chief - AFP Sep 19

Trade envoy admits affair with spy

Trade envoy admits affair with spy - The Age Sep 25

Yemen's president sacks heads of intelligence agencies

Yemen's president sacks heads of intelligence agencies - Xinhua Sep 12

torsdag 20 september 2012

Latest Densus 88 Arrest Yields a ‘Key Operative’

Latest Densus 88 Arrest Yields a ‘Key Operative’ - Jakarta Globe Sep 15

Nazareth sheikh convicted of incitement gets 3 years

Nazareth sheikh convicted of incitement gets 3 years - Ynet News Sep 11

Taliban’s new strategy focuses more on high-profile assaults, less on territory

Taliban’s new strategy focuses more on high-profile assaults, less on territory - Washington Post Sep 19

Syria’s Secular and Islamist Rebels: Who Are the Saudis and the Qataris Arming?

Syria’s Secular and Islamist Rebels: Who Are the Saudis and the Qataris Arming?  - Time Sep 18

Egypt: New Intelligence Chief Helped to Broker Israeli’s Release

Egypt: New Intelligence Chief Helped to Broker Israeli’s Release - AP Sep 20

Libya’s central government exercises little authority outside capital

Libya’s central government exercises little authority outside capital - Washington Post Sep 20

Iran preparing internal version of Internet

Iran preparing internal version of Internet - Washington Post Sep 20

Al Qaeda threatens attacks on U.S. diplomats

Al Qaeda threatens attacks on U.S. diplomats - AP Sep 18

Inside China: Generals urge get-tough policy on Japan

Inside China: Generals urge get-tough policy on Japan - Washington Times Sep 19

Daniel Barrera arrest 'most important' blow to cocaine trade

Daniel Barrera arrest 'most important' blow to cocaine trade - The Telegraph Sep 19

Shabaab fighters flee last port in al-Qaeda allies' control

Shabaab fighters flee last port in al-Qaeda allies' control - The Telegraph Sep 18

Syrian regime 'will deploy chemical weapons as last resort'

Syrian regime 'will deploy chemical weapons as last resort' - The Telegraph Sep 19

Israel stages largest snap exercise in years

Israel stages largest snap exercise in years - The Telegraph Sep 19

Iran shipping arms and personnel to Syria via Iraq

Iran shipping arms and personnel to Syria via Iraq - Reuters Sep 20

IAF strikes Gaza terror cell; 2 Palestinians killed

IAF strikes Gaza terror cell; 2 Palestinians killed - Jerusalem Post Sep 20

Mossad agent arrested, Yemeni weekly claims

Mossad agent arrested, Yemeni weekly claims - Times of Israel Sep 10

Swiss nuke smugglers who aided CIA avoid more jail

Swiss nuke smugglers who aided CIA avoid more jail - AP Sep 19

tisdag 18 september 2012

Libya’s Jihadist Minority

Libya’s Jihadist Minority - Project Syndicate Sep 15

FARC names 'political' team for peace talks

FARC names 'political' team for peace talks - Christian Science Monitor Sep 17

Philippines, Muslim rebels drafting initial accord, but guerrillas won’t disarm immediately

Philippines, Muslim rebels drafting initial accord, but guerrillas won’t disarm immediately - AP Sep 18

Denmark police arrest eight for financing PKK

Denmark police arrest eight for financing PKK - Todays Zaman Sep 18

U.S. diplomats in Beirut burning classified material

U.S. diplomats in Beirut burning classified material - AP Sep 17

Syria rebel officer offers $25 million bounty on Assad, 'dead or alive'

Syria rebel officer offers $25 million bounty on Assad, 'dead or alive' - DPA Sep 18

Syrians tested chemical weapons firing systems

Syrians tested chemical weapons firing systems - Jerusalem Post Sep 17

Iran: Saboteurs cut power lines to nuclear bunker

Iran: Saboteurs cut power lines to nuclear bunker - Reuters Sep 17

Cyber clues tie US to Middle East computer viruses

Cyber clues tie US to Middle East computer viruses - Reuters Sep 18

Belgian intelligence chief talks to EUobserver: transcript

Belgian intelligence chief talks to EUobserver: transcript - EU Observer Sep 17

Technology start-ups recruited for spy gadgets

Technology start-ups recruited for spy gadgets - The Telegraph Sep 6

Western and Afghan Officials Split Over Karzai Nomination for Spy Chief

Western and Afghan Officials Split Over Karzai Nomination for Spy Chief - New York Times Sep 11

MI6 chief made secret trip to meet Israeli PM to head off plans to bomb Iran's nuclear programme

MI6 chief made secret trip to meet Israeli PM to head off plans to bomb Iran's nuclear programme - Daily Mail Sep 11

Taliban using Facebook to lure Aussie soldier

Taliban using Facebook to lure Aussie soldier - Sunday Telegraph Sep 9

Debora Plunkett, NSA's Cyber Defense Director, Says Foreign Cyber Attacks Are Increasingly 'Reckless'

Debora Plunkett, NSA's Cyber Defense Director, Says Foreign Cyber Attacks Are Increasingly 'Reckless' - Reuters Sep 7

India sees spying angle in Chinese defence minister's 'tip' to pilots

India sees spying angle in Chinese defence minister's 'tip' to pilots - India Today Sep 8

Did intelligence fears prompt Canada to cut Iran ties?

Did intelligence fears prompt Canada to cut Iran ties? - CBC News Sep 11

torsdag 6 september 2012

Egypt identifies 7 suspects in Sinai killing of 16 guards

Egypt identifies 7 suspects in Sinai killing of 16 guards - Reuters Sep 6

Hamas: An Islamist party tries to regain its luster

Hamas: An Islamist party tries to regain its luster - The Christian Sceience Monitor Sep 5

Drug trafficking dampens Colombia, FARC peace talks

Drug trafficking dampens Colombia, FARC peace talks - The Christian Science Monitor Sep 5

A Classified CIA Mea Culpa on Iraq

A Classified CIA Mea Culpa on Iraq - Foreign Policy Sep 5

Iran hosts Islamic resistance festival

Iran hosts Islamic resistance festival - Washington Post Sep 5

Iraq's role in Syria war poses problems for U.S.

Iraq's role in Syria war poses problems for U.S. - Daily Star Sep 6

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