onsdag 30 januari 2013

UK prime minister visits Algeria with MI6 chief after deadly natural gas plant attack

UK prime minister visits Algeria with MI6 chief after deadly natural gas plant attack - Washington Post Jan 30

In election year, Iranian brothers could expand power

In election year, Iranian brothers could expand power - Washington Post Jan 30

Turkish police foil Syrian attempt to abduct opposition figure

Turkish police foil Syrian attempt to abduct opposition figure - Todays Zaman Jan 30

Israel strikes at Syria-Lebanon border, sources say

Israel strikes at Syria-Lebanon border, sources say - Jerusalem Post Jan 30

Russia Plans Oil, Gas Projects In Venezuela

Russia Plans Oil, Gas Projects In Venezuela - RFE/RL Jan 30

Iraqi Men Sentenced In U.S. Terrorism Case

Iraqi Men Sentenced In U.S. Terrorism Case - RFE/RL Jan 30

Moscow, Astana To Create Regional Air-Defense System

Moscow, Astana To Create Regional Air-Defense System - RFE/RL Jan 30

Black Bloc must die, say Jihad and Jama'a al-Islamiya

Black Bloc must die, say Jihad and Jama'a al-Islamiya - Egypt Independent Jan 29

Morsi aide: Holocaust an American fabrication

Morsi aide: Holocaust an American fabrication - Washington Times Jan 29

Egypt’s rulers in peril with growing violence

Egypt’s rulers in peril with growing violence - Washington Times Jan 29

Terror threat growing as Hezbollah and Iran learn from past mistakes, U.S. expert says

Terror threat growing as Hezbollah and Iran learn from past mistakes, U.S. expert says - AP Jan 30

US scholar campaigning to be Iranian president

US scholar campaigning to be Iranian president - Jerusalem Post Jan 30

Defection of Assad’s mother seen as sign of regime falling apart

Defection of Assad’s mother seen as sign of regime falling apart - Al Arabiya Jan 28

tisdag 29 januari 2013

A resounding Russian slap

A resounding Russian slap - Haaretz Jan 29

Hamas leader Mashaal seeking presidency of PLO

Hamas leader Mashaal seeking presidency of PLO - Jerusalem Post Jan 29

Russia Demands $7 Billion From Ukraine For Gas

Russia Demands $7 Billion From Ukraine For Gas - RFE/RL Jan 28

New Al-Qaeda Generation May Be Deadliest One

New Al-Qaeda Generation May Be Deadliest One - AlMonitor Jan 24

Release ‘blind sheik’ Omar Abdel Rahman from prison, Islamists urge U.S.

Release ‘blind sheik’ Omar Abdel Rahman from prison, Islamists urge U.S. - Washington Post Jan 28

Turkey and KRG start secret talks, deputy says

Turkey and KRG start secret talks, deputy says - Hûrriyet Jan 29

Ankara, Berlin to step up terror cooperation

Ankara, Berlin to step up terror cooperation - Hûrriyet Jan 29

Tuareg rebels say they have seized Kidal, other northern Mali towns from Islamist extremists

Tuareg rebels say they have seized Kidal, other northern Mali towns from Islamist extremists - AP Jan 29

Syria’s Bashar al-Assad says his wife is pregnant

Syria’s Bashar al-Assad says his wife is pregnant - Washington Post Jan 28

U.S. plans to add drone base in West Africa

U.S. plans to add drone base in West Africa - Washington Post Jan 29

In northern Mali's war, al-Qaeda affiliate is directing the fight

In northern Mali's war, al-Qaeda affiliate is directing the fight - Washington Post Jan 29

Military spy ring kept close eye on Erdoğan, indictment reveals

Military spy ring kept close eye on Erdoğan, indictment reveals - Todays Zaman Jan 28

Twitter suspends Somali terrorist militia’s account

Twitter suspends Somali terrorist militia’s account - Washington Times Jan 28

Trial into secret CIA jails held up to protect Polish state

Trial into secret CIA jails held up to protect Polish state - Independent Jan 28

Yemen coast guard stops ship carrying rockets

Yemen coast guard stops ship carrying rockets - AFP Jan 29

Suicide bomber strikes near Somali presidential palace

Suicide bomber strikes near Somali presidential palace - Reuters Jan 29

Egypt army chief warns of collapse of state

Egypt army chief warns of collapse of state - AP Jan 29

Deciphering Iranian decision making and strategy today

Deciphering Iranian decision making and strategy today - AEI Jan 28

måndag 28 januari 2013

A Glimpse into a Mysterious African Dictatorship: Is Eritrea on the Verge?

A Glimpse into a Mysterious African Dictatorship: Is Eritrea on the Verge?  - Time Jan 27

Algeria's secrets obscure the 'war on terror' in the Sahara

Algeria's secrets obscure the 'war on terror' in the Sahara  - The National Jan 25

Google Earth exposes North Korea's secret prison camps

Google Earth exposes North Korea's secret prison camps - The Telegraph Jan 25

British cocaine users helping fund Islamic terror groups behind Algerian siege and Mali conflict

British cocaine users helping fund Islamic terror groups behind Algerian siege and Mali conflict - The Telegraph Jan 26

More Lebanese Sunnis are crossing into Syria to aid rebellion, officials say

More Lebanese Sunnis are crossing into Syria to aid rebellion, officials say - Washington Post Jan 26

Philippine extremists refuse to free hostages

Philippine extremists refuse to free hostages - AP Jan 28

Israel threatens Syria strike if rebels get chemical arms

Israel threatens Syria strike if rebels get chemical arms - Reuters Jan 27

Iranian uranium-enriching facility ‘is damaged by explosion’

Iranian uranium-enriching facility ‘is damaged by explosion’ - Times Jan 28

onsdag 23 januari 2013

Al-Qaeda branch’s image soars after hostage drama in Algeria

Al-Qaeda branch’s image soars after hostage drama in Algeria - Washington Post Jan 20

Turkey urges Syria's PYD to distance itself from Assad regime

Turkey urges Syria's PYD to distance itself from Assad regime - Todays Zaman Jan 23

Diplomats bite tongues over Algerian operation

Diplomats bite tongues over Algerian operation - Independent Jan 18

Iraq suicide bomb at Shiite mosque kills 42

Iraq suicide bomb at Shiite mosque kills 42  - AFP Jan 23

Some Algeria Attackers Are Placed at Benghazi

Some Algeria Attackers Are Placed at Benghazi - New York Times Jan 22

Is Qatar fuelling the crisis in north Mali?

Is Qatar fuelling the crisis in north Mali? - France 24 Jan 22

How a pile of explosives I found in a Libyan field may have ended up in the hands of Algerian terrorists

How a pile of explosives I found in a Libyan field may have ended up in the hands of Algerian terrorists - The Telegraph Jan 22

North Korea rocket shows home-grown technology boost

North Korea rocket shows home-grown technology boost - Reuters Jan 21

What the Osama bin Laden raid discovered on al-Qaeda’s links in Algeria

What the Osama bin Laden raid discovered on al-Qaeda’s links in Algeria - Washington Post Jan 22

Prosecutor demands up to 6 years for vice admiral in spy ring trial

Prosecutor demands up to 6 years for vice admiral in spy ring trial - Todays Zaman Jan 22

Indian police warn Kashmiris to prepare for nuclear war

Indian police warn Kashmiris to prepare for nuclear war - Independent Jan 22

After the bombs, Mali hunts for the enemy within

After the bombs, Mali hunts for the enemy within - Independent Jan 22

Assad's Lionesses: the female last line in the battle for Syria

Assad's Lionesses: the female last line in the battle for Syria - Independent Jan 22

US offers support in hunt for Algerian attackers

US offers support in hunt for Algerian attackers - Guardian Jan 22

Japan launching spy satellite to monitor North Korea

Japan launching spy satellite to monitor North Korea  - AFP Jan 23

Japan arrests three for Iran sanctions violations

 Japan arrests three for Iran sanctions violations - Reuters Jan 23

Bulgaria has evidence linking Hezbollah to Burgas bombing:

 Bulgaria has evidence linking Hezbollah to Burgas bombing: - Daily Star Jan 22

Riyadh rules out political solution to Syrian crisis

Riyadh rules out political solution to Syrian crisis - Daily Star Jan 23

Iran backing Assad to avert collapse of anti-Israeli front, says Khameini aide

Iran backing Assad to avert collapse of anti-Israeli front, says Khameini aide - Haaretz Jan 22

Russia Starts Evacuating Nationals From Syria

Russia Starts Evacuating Nationals From Syria - AP Jan 22

North Korean defector charged with spying

North Korean defector charged with spying - The Telegraph Jan 21

måndag 21 januari 2013

Jihadists on the Nile: The Return of Old Players

Jihadists on the Nile: The Return of Old Players - Washington Institute Jan 17

Terror Threat Prompts U.S. Rethink on Africa

Terror Threat Prompts U.S. Rethink on Africa - Wall Street Journal Jan 18

Al-Qaeda claims assassination of Sunni lawmaker in Iraq

Al-Qaeda claims assassination of Sunni lawmaker in Iraq - Reuters Jan 21

21 DHKP/C members, including 9 lawyers, arrested

21 DHKP/C members, including 9 lawyers, arrested - Todays Zaman Jan 21

French police narrow down suspects to one in PKK killings

French police narrow down suspects to one in PKK killings - Todays Zaman Jan 21

Lithuanian prosecutors open investigation into multi-million dollar tax fraud by Russian organised crime group

Lithuanian prosecutors open investigation into multi-million dollar tax fraud by Russian organised crime group - Independent Jan 21

Eritrean troops lay siege to ministry

Eritrean troops lay siege to ministry - Reuters Jan 21

UK to give counter-terrorism, intelligence aid to Algeria

UK to give counter-terrorism, intelligence aid to Algeria  - Reuters Jan 21

Syria builds paramilitary force aided by Iran

Syria builds paramilitary force aided by Iran - AFP Jan 21

Libya defense chief says deputy tried to kill him

Libya defense chief says deputy tried to kill him - AP Jan 20

Algerian hostage-takers threaten further attacks

Algerian hostage-takers threaten further attacks - Reuters Jan 21

Video appears to show Hezbollah and Iraqi Shiites fighting in Syria

Video appears to show Hezbollah and Iraqi Shiites fighting in Syria - Christian Science Monitor Jan 18

Algerians suspect inside help in hostage raid

Algerians suspect inside help in hostage raid - Reuters Jan 18

Jihadists’ Surge in North Africa Reveals Grim Side of Arab Spring

Jihadists’ Surge in North Africa Reveals Grim Side of Arab Spring - New York Times Jan 19

Intelligence chiefs and special forces plot Sahara mission

Intelligence chiefs and special forces plot Sahara mission - Independent Jan 21

South African court convicts man over 2010 Nigerian car bombings

South African court convicts man over 2010 Nigerian car bombings - AP Jan 21

Ugandan army says it kills top Kony bodyguard

Ugandan army says it kills top Kony bodyguard - AFP Jan 21

Syrian opposition seeks Qatar funds for transitional government

Syrian opposition seeks Qatar funds for transitional government - Daily Star Jan 21

Al-Qaeda front group claims wave of Iraq attacks

Al-Qaeda front group claims wave of Iraq attacks  - AFP Jan 21

torsdag 17 januari 2013

Kurdish gang leader with alleged links to PKK murdered in Moscow

Kurdish gang leader with alleged links to PKK murdered in Moscow - Todays Zaman Jan 16

Al Qaeda fighters carve out own country in Mali

Al Qaeda fighters carve out own country in Mali - AP Jan 16

Al-Qaeda suspects kill top Yemen security official

Al-Qaeda suspects kill top Yemen security official - AFP Jan 17

Some Algeria hostages made to wear explosives, hostage tells French TV

Some Algeria hostages made to wear explosives, hostage tells French TV - Reuters Jan 17

Iran to deploy warships to Mediterranean, Red Sea

Iran to deploy warships to Mediterranean, Red Sea - Jerusalem Post Jan 17

"Red October" Diplomatic Cyber Attacks Investigation

"Red October" Diplomatic Cyber Attacks Investigation - Securelist Jan 14

onsdag 16 januari 2013

From Mass Murders To Fatal Crash, Kazakhstan's Border Service In Disarray

From Mass Murders To Fatal Crash, Kazakhstan's Border Service In Disarray - RFE/RL Jan 3

Khomeini’s Granddaughter On Iran’s ‘Critical Situation,’ Sanctions, Facebook

Khomeini’s Granddaughter On Iran’s ‘Critical Situation,’ Sanctions, Facebook - RFE/RL Jan 15

Political Ties Of Alleged Serbian Drug Lord Come Under Spotlight

Political Ties Of Alleged Serbian Drug Lord Come Under Spotlight - RFE/RL Jan 16

U.S. envoy says Iran working to destabilize Yemen

U.S. envoy says Iran working to destabilize Yemen - Reuters Jan 13

Turkey and the PKK: The Kurdish women who take up arms

Turkey and the PKK: The Kurdish women who take up arms - BBC Jan 15

Car-bomb suspect sincere, spelled out plan

Car-bomb suspect sincere, spelled out plan - AP Jan 16

Al Qaeda’s Dangerous Play in Mali

Al Qaeda’s Dangerous Play in Mali - Daily Beast Jan 15

Al-Assad orders army to hit Israel and Egypt if he is killed

Al-Assad orders army to hit Israel and Egypt if he is killed  - Hürriyet Jan 16

Isolated in Europe, France appeals to Gulf for help with Mali mission

Isolated in Europe, France appeals to Gulf for help with Mali mission - Independent Jan 15

On trial, the spies who talked to Moscow via YouTube

On trial, the spies who talked to Moscow via YouTube - Independent Jan 15

Daughter of jailed Ukrainian leader Tymoshenko target of 'hacking attack'

Daughter of jailed Ukrainian leader Tymoshenko target of 'hacking attack' - Independent Jan 15

Suicide bombers strike at heart of Afghan capital

Suicide bombers strike at heart of Afghan capital - Guardian Jan 16

Russian mafia boss shot dead in central Moscow

Russian mafia boss shot dead in central Moscow - AFP Jan 16

Qaeda-linked groups says holding 41 hostages in Algeria

Qaeda-linked groups says holding 41 hostages in Algeria - Reuters Jan 16

US sharing intelligence on Mali with France, eyes other support

US sharing intelligence on Mali with France, eyes other support - Reuters Jan 14

måndag 14 januari 2013

New controls over PET announced in wake of media Storm

New controls over PET announced in wake of media Storm - The Copenhagen Post Jan 11

Syria: A jihadi paradise

Syria: A jihadi paradise - Asia Times Jan 11

Aleppo Dispatch: The Dark Side of the Syrian Opposition

Aleppo Dispatch: The Dark Side of the Syrian Opposition - The Atlantic Jan 14

Colombian rebels say unilateral cease-fire to end, call for faster pace to peace talks in Cuba

Colombian rebels say unilateral cease-fire to end, call for faster pace to peace talks in Cuba - AP Jan 14

Computer malware targets Europe agencies

Computer malware targets Europe agencies - Washington Post Jan 14

Somali Islamists deny death of French spy hostage as commando is killed in botched raid

Somali Islamists deny death of French spy hostage as commando is killed in botched raid - Independent Jan 12

Burma steps up military offensive against Kachin rebels

Burma steps up military offensive against Kachin rebels - Guardian Jan 14

Spanish police seizes valves bound for Iran's nuclear program

Spanish police seizes valves bound for Iran's nuclear program - Reuters Jan 11

Austrian capital ‘filled with Iranian spies’

Austrian capital ‘filled with Iranian spies’ - Jerusalem Post Jan 14

Mali Islamists hit back at French, promise long war

Mali Islamists hit back at French, promise long war - Reuters Jan 14

Iran could reach key point for nuclear bomb by mid-2014

Iran could reach key point for nuclear bomb by mid-2014 - Reuters Jan 14

A Trail of Bullet Casings Leads From Africa’s Wars Back to Iran

A Trail of Bullet Casings Leads From Africa’s Wars Back to Iran - New York Times Jan 11

fredag 11 januari 2013

Concerns over Iran’s influence in Afghan media agencies

Concerns over Iran’s influence in Afghan media agencies - Khaama Press Jan 9

Syria's rebels form their own secret police

Syria's rebels form their own secret police - Reuters Jan 10

French president says he’s ready to stop any further advance of al-Qaida-linked rebels in Mali

French president says he’s ready to stop any further advance of al-Qaida-linked rebels in Mali - AP Jan 11

Banks seek NSA help amid attacks on their computer systems

Banks seek NSA help amid attacks on their computer systems - Washington Post Jan 11

Associate of jailed arms dealer arrested

Associate of jailed arms dealer arrested - Washington Times Jan 10

Four men arrested over Syria terror fears

Four men arrested over Syria terror fears - Independent Jan10

Turf war feared after Syrian rebel leader killed

Turf war feared after Syrian rebel leader killed - Reuters Jan 11

George Abdallah released on condition he leaves France

George Abdallah released on condition he leaves France - Daily Star Jan 10

Kurdish Assassinations in Paris Turn a Spotlight on Turkey-PKK Talks

Kurdish Assassinations in Paris Turn a Spotlight on Turkey-PKK Talks  - Time Jan 10

onsdag 9 januari 2013

Iran Developing 'Smart Control' Software For Social-Networking Sites

Iran Developing 'Smart Control' Software For Social-Networking Sites - RFE/RL Jan 5

Nine Jailed In France Over Links To Uzbek Terror Group

Nine Jailed In France Over Links To Uzbek Terror Group - RFE/RL Jan 9

Jihad Comes to Kenya

Jihad Comes to Kenya - Foreign Affairs Jan 8

Sunni, Kurdish boycott rocks Iraq Cabinet meet

Sunni, Kurdish boycott rocks Iraq Cabinet meet - Hürriyet Jan 9

Intel gets Foreign Ministry's support in PKK dialogue

Intel gets Foreign Ministry's support in PKK dialogue - Hürriyet Jan 9

Briton to be sentenced in weapons-to-Iran plot

Briton to be sentenced in weapons-to-Iran plot - AP Jan 9

UAE militant cell linked to Yemen's Al-Qaeda

 UAE militant cell linked to Yemen's Al-Qaeda - Reuters Jan 9

MP says Labor Ministry assisting Syrian Embassy against workers

MP says Labor Ministry assisting Syrian Embassy against workers  - Daily Star Jan 9

Study shows rise of al Qaeda affiliate in Syria

 Study shows rise of al Qaeda affiliate in Syria - CNN Jan 8

Maliki's dangerous game is increasing sectarian dangers

Maliki's dangerous game is increasing sectarian dangers - The National Jan 9

U.S. sees Iran behind hostage photos of ex-FBI agent

U.S. sees Iran behind hostage photos of ex-FBI agent - AP Jan 8

Britain and US fear Syrian chemical weapons could fall into the hands of extreme Islamist groups

Britain and US fear Syrian chemical weapons could fall into the hands of extreme Islamist groups - Independent Jan 8

Sayyed, Assad discuss regional situation

Sayyed, Assad discuss regional situation - Daily Star Jan 9

China and Japan step up drone race as tension builds over disputed islands

China and Japan step up drone race as tension builds over disputed islands - Guardian Jan 8

Ex-Shin Bet head: Stalled talks could spark intifada

Ex-Shin Bet head: Stalled talks could spark intifada - Reuters Jan 9

Hints of Syrian Chemical Push Set Off Global Effort to Stop It

Hints of Syrian Chemical Push Set Off Global Effort to Stop It - New York Times Jan 7

tisdag 8 januari 2013

Tunisian judge frees suspect in Benghazi attack

Tunisian judge frees suspect in Benghazi attack - Washington Times Jan 8

Terror suspect called taxi to escape 24-hour surveillance, MPs told

Terror suspect called taxi to escape 24-hour surveillance, MPs told - Guardian Jan 8

Mali crisis paving way for militant attacks on France

Mali crisis paving way for militant attacks on France - Reuters Jan 6

Ansar al-Din threat stokes Sahel fears

Ansar al-Din threat stokes Sahel fears - Magharebia Jan 7

Hezbollah Weighs Its Options

Hezbollah Weighs Its Options - Al-Monitor Jan 3

In the North Sinai, Jihadis Stand Down the Egyptian Government

In the North Sinai, Jihadis Stand Down the Egyptian Government - The Daily Beast Jan 6

The open question of Afghanistan

The open question of Afghanistan - Washington Post Jan 8

Obama’s nominations of Hagel and Brennan signal course adjustments at Pentagon and CIA

Obama’s nominations of Hagel and Brennan signal course adjustments at Pentagon and CIA - Washington Post Jan 8

Leader of the English Defence League, Stephen Lennon, is jailed for using false passport

Leader of the English Defence League, Stephen Lennon, is jailed for using false passport - Independent Jan 7

Eric Schmidt in North Korea: Google chairman's step into the unknown

Eric Schmidt in North Korea: Google chairman's step into the unknown - Guardian Jan 7

Raid on home of Twitter user suspected of spreading Chávez health rumours

Raid on home of Twitter user suspected of spreading Chávez health rumours - Guardian Jan 8

Egypt's Mursi to urge Obama to free blind sheikh

Egypt's Mursi to urge Obama to free blind sheikh  - AFP Jan 8

Iran oil revenues dropped by 45 percent due to sanctions

Iran oil revenues dropped by 45 percent due to sanctions - AP Jan 7

måndag 7 januari 2013

Iran Spy Network 30,000 Strong

Iran Spy Network 30,000 Strong - The Washington Free Beacon Jan 3

Radical al-Qaeda cleric Anwar al-Awlaki 'purchased plane tickets for 9/11 hijackers'

Radical al-Qaeda cleric Anwar al-Awlaki 'purchased plane tickets for 9/11 hijackers'  - The Telegraph Jan 4

Greece’s Rotten Oligarchy

Greece’s Rotten Oligarchy - IHT Jan 6

The Enduring Egypt-Iran Divide

The Enduring Egypt-Iran Divide - Project Syndicate Dec 31

Brothers of North Korea’s Kim Jong Eun notably absent

Brothers of North Korea’s Kim Jong Eun notably absent - Washington Post Jan 7

Iran said to be final destination for gold-laden plane

Iran said to be final destination for gold-laden plane - Todays Zaman Jan 6

New evidence in spy ring case further implicates Greece

New evidence in spy ring case further implicates Greece - Todays Zaman Jan 6

British government extradites al Qaeda suspect

British government extradites al Qaeda suspect - AP Jan 3

Pakistani officials: U.S. drones kill 9 militants

Pakistani officials: U.S. drones kill 9 militants - AP Jan 6

Government of Belarus using 'new tools' to silence dissent on internet, says Index on Censorship report

Government of Belarus using 'new tools' to silence dissent on internet, says Index on Censorship report - Independent Jan 4

Honduran ambassador quits over aide's embassy party

Honduran ambassador quits over aide's embassy party - Guardian Jan 6

Soliciting Russian military aid on Sleiman agenda

Soliciting Russian military aid on Sleiman agenda - Daily Star Jan 5

Islamic Jihad, Lebanon’s General Security discuss refugees

Islamic Jihad, Lebanon’s General Security discuss refugees - Daily Star Jan 6

Who bugged the Turkish prime minister? And other questions

Who bugged the Turkish prime minister? And other questions - Hürriyet Dec 27

Speculations mount over PM’s wiretapping

Speculations mount over PM’s wiretapping - Hürriyet Dec 27

CIA’s Global Response Staff emerging from shadows after incidents in Libya and Pakistan

CIA’s Global Response Staff emerging from shadows after incidents in Libya and Pakistan - Washington Post Dec 27