måndag 29 april 2013

The Ayatollah’s billions

The Ayatollah’s billions - The National Post Apr 29

First Russian Hearing Begins For Accused Islamic Separatist Commander

First Russian Hearing Begins For Accused Islamic Separatist Commander - RFE/RL Apr 29

Hezbollah’s role in Syrian civil war drives sectarian tension in Lebanon

Hezbollah’s role in Syrian civil war drives sectarian tension in Lebanon - Washington Post Apr 27

Germany charges 4 with sending Iran reactor parts

Germany charges 4 with sending Iran reactor parts  - AP Apr 29

Gunmen keep Libyan foreign ministry under siege

Gunmen keep Libyan foreign ministry under siege - AFP Apr 29

Assad used chemical weapons on rebels, confirms senior Israeli official

Assad used chemical weapons on rebels, confirms senior Israeli official - Haaretz Apr 29

Israeli-Arab on trial for joining Syrian rebels

Israeli-Arab on trial for joining Syrian rebels - Jerusalem Post Apr 29

Syrian PM escapes Damascus bomb attack

Syrian PM escapes Damascus bomb attack - Reuters Apr 29

Hamas terrorist gets 24 yrs for shootings, bombings

Hamas terrorist gets 24 yrs for shootings, bombings - Jerusalem Post Apr 29

Is Iran trying to set up a new arms smuggling route to Gaza from Sudan?

Is Iran trying to set up a new arms smuggling route to Gaza from Sudan? - The Telegraph Apr 27

Families Fear Kyrgyz Sons Are Making Way To Syrian Battlefield

Families Fear Kyrgyz Sons Are Making Way To Syrian Battlefield - RFE/RL Apr 25

The foreign jihadists fighting in Syria – for Assad's regime

The foreign jihadists fighting in Syria – for Assad's regime - France 24 Apr 26

Somali jihadi tweets picture of 'assassination attempt'

Somali jihadi tweets picture of 'assassination attempt' - The Telegraph Apr 26

The Awlaki/Tsarnaev Connection

The Awlaki/Tsarnaev Connection - The Daily Beast Apr 26

How Hezbollah Trained an Operative to Spy on Israeli Tourists

How Hezbollah Trained an Operative to Spy on Israeli Tourists - Pro Publica Apr 26

500 Marines head to Spain to start new security unit

500 Marines head to Spain to start new security unit - Washington Times Apr 26

Boston bomb suspects’ mother was in terror database

Boston bomb suspects’ mother was in terror database - AP Apr 26

Taliban announce spring offensive: ‘The Drawn Sword of God’

Taliban announce spring offensive: ‘The Drawn Sword of God’ - AP Apr 27

For Boko Haram, U.S. tries to handle with care; Nigerian Islamists tied to al Qaeda

For Boko Haram, U.S. tries to handle with care; Nigerian Islamists tied to al Qaeda  - Washington Times Apr 28

Iraqi army losing hold on north to Sunni and Kurdish rebels as troops desert

Iraqi army losing hold on north to Sunni and Kurdish rebels as troops desert - Independent Apr 28

Libya faces growing Islamist threat

Libya faces growing Islamist threat - Guardian Apr28

Fighting reported near suspected chemical arms site in Syria

Fighting reported near suspected chemical arms site in Syria  - Reuters Apr 29

The controversial Qatar-Brotherhood alliance

The controversial Qatar-Brotherhood alliance - Daily Star Apr 29

Defected Syrian general claims he was ordered to use chemical weapons

Defected Syrian general claims he was ordered to use chemical weapons - Haaretz Apr 28

With Bags of Cash, C.I.A. Seeks Influence in Afghanistan

With Bags of Cash, C.I.A. Seeks Influence in Afghanistan - New York Times Apr 28

torsdag 25 april 2013

Syrian hackers claim AP hack that tipped stock market by $136 billion.

Syrian hackers claim AP hack that tipped stock market by $136 billion. - Washington Post Apr 23

The obscure Russian jihadist whom Tamerlan Tsarnaev followed online

The obscure Russian jihadist whom Tamerlan Tsarnaev followed online - Washington Post Apr 24

Egyptian, his Lebanese wife imprisoned for spying

Egyptian, his Lebanese wife imprisoned for spying - Daily Star Apr 25

Israel protests India's feting of journalist accused of aiding Iran in New Delhi car bombing

Israel protests India's feting of journalist accused of aiding Iran in New Delhi car bombing - Haaretz Apr 25

Assad attacked rebels with nerve gas, top IDF analyst says

Assad attacked rebels with nerve gas, top IDF analyst says - The Times of Israel Apr 23

onsdag 24 april 2013

Hundreds of Europeans fighting in Syria, says EU expert

Hundreds of Europeans fighting in Syria, says EU expert - BBC Apr 24

Iran's wooing of Africa yields scant results as sanctions bite

Iran's wooing of Africa yields scant results as sanctions bite - Reuters Apr 23

Toronto terrorism suspect Raed Jaser had 2001 death threat conviction pardoned

Toronto terrorism suspect Raed Jaser had 2001 death threat conviction pardoned - National Post Apr 23

U.S. accuses Lebanese companies of laundering money for Hezbollah

U.S. accuses Lebanese companies of laundering money for Hezbollah - Washington Post Apr 23

Turkey attempts to block money flow to PKK from Europe

Turkey attempts to block money flow to PKK from Europe - Todays Zaman Apr 24

Hackers find flaws in IT security on new Navy vessel

Hackers find flaws in IT security on new Navy vessel - Washington Times Apr 24

Hackers compromise AP Twitter account with false tweet about attack on White House

Hackers compromise AP Twitter account with false tweet about attack on White House - AP Apr 24

LulzSec 'leader' faces 12 years in jail after arrest in Australia

LulzSec 'leader' faces 12 years in jail after arrest in Australia - Independent Apr 24

Dutch court orders chemical trader to pay Saddam gas victims

Dutch court orders chemical trader to pay Saddam gas victims  - AFP Apr 24

tisdag 23 april 2013

Dutch diplomat jailed for giving secret Nato documents to Russian agents

Dutch diplomat jailed for giving secret Nato documents to Russian agents - Guardian Apr 23

Spain arrests two Al-Qaeda suspects

Spain arrests two Al-Qaeda suspects - AP Apr 23

Yemen court sentences 11 al-Qaida militants

Yemen court sentences 11 al-Qaida militants - AP Apr 23

Car bomb hits French embassy in Tripoli, wounding two

Car bomb hits French embassy in Tripoli, wounding two - Reuters Apr 23

Moscow To Deploy Antimissile Systems, Fighters In Belarus

Moscow To Deploy Antimissile Systems, Fighters In Belarus - RFE/RL Apr 23

Qatar is focus as U.S. weighs concerns about arming Syrian extremists

Qatar is focus as U.S. weighs concerns about arming Syrian extremists - Washington Post Apr 23

FBI did not catch Tamerlan Tsarnaev's Russia trip because his name was misspelled

FBI did not catch Tamerlan Tsarnaev's Russia trip because his name was misspelled - AFP Apr 23

Syria’s pro-Assad hackers are hijacking high-profile Twitter feeds

Syria’s pro-Assad hackers are hijacking high-profile Twitter feeds - Washington Post Apr 22

Eritrean pilot, sent to fetch jet stolen by asylum seekers, defect

Eritrean pilot, sent to fetch jet stolen by asylum seekers, defect - Reuters Apr 23

Lebanese Salafists call for jihad in Syria

Lebanese Salafists call for jihad in Syria - Daily Star Apr 23

Secret cahoots more likely with Jordan than Turkey

Secret cahoots more likely with Jordan than Turkey - Jerusalem Post Apr 23

2 arrested in Canada terror plot

2 arrested in Canada terror plot - Washington Post Apr 23

måndag 22 april 2013

Israel Embassy detains 'suspicious' Iranian man in Kathmandu

Israel Embassy detains 'suspicious' Iranian man in Kathmandu - The Himalayan Apr 22

Chechen ‘Jihadist International’ emerges in Syria

Chechen ‘Jihadist International’ emerges in Syria - Russia Beyond the Headlines Apr 15

Understanding Chechnya, jihad, and the region’s deep ties with al Qaeda

Understanding Chechnya, jihad, and the region’s deep ties with al Qaeda - AEI Apr 19

Is Cyber War the New Cold War?

Is Cyber War the New Cold War? - The Diplomat Apr 19

Iran shows off missiles and drones at National Army Day

Iran shows off missiles and drones at National Army Day - The Telegraph Apr 18

FBI: U.S. teen tried to join Syrian terrorist group

FBI: U.S. teen tried to join Syrian terrorist group - Washington Times Apr 21

Hindu nationalist, banned from U.S., leading candidate for prime minister

Hindu nationalist, banned from U.S., leading candidate for prime minister - Washington Times Apr 21

Lebanese figures make surprise visit to Assad

Lebanese figures make surprise visit to Assad - Daily Star Apr 22

Syrian opposition warns Hezbollah to stay out

Syrian opposition warns Hezbollah to stay out - AP Apr 21

Egypt smashes Israeli spy ring in Sinai

Egypt smashes Israeli spy ring in Sinai - Jerusalem Post Apr 21

Nasrallah makes secret visit to Iran

Nasrallah makes secret visit to Iran - Jerusalem Post Apr 22

Iranian with Canadian passport arrested in Bulgaria

Iranian with Canadian passport arrested in Bulgaria - Jerusalem Post Apr 22

FBI probed bomb suspect in 2011 after a warning from Russian intelligence

FBI probed bomb suspect in 2011 after a warning from Russian intelligence - The Australian Apr 21

Despite WMD Fears, Terrorists Still Focused on Conventional Attacks

Despite WMD Fears, Terrorists Still Focused on Conventional Attacks - Global Security Newswire Apr 17

onsdag 17 april 2013

Jihadists thrive in Syria’s chaos

Jihadists thrive in Syria’s chaos - Daily Star Apr 16

Kyrgyz Lawmaker Says Youths Recruited For Syrian War

Kyrgyz Lawmaker Says Youths Recruited For Syrian War - RFE/RL Apr 17

Diplomats: Iran installs 600 high-tech centrifuges, boosting nuke technology

Diplomats: Iran installs 600 high-tech centrifuges, boosting nuke technology - AP Apr 17

China lifts lid on secretive military

China lifts lid on secretive military - Financial Times Apr 16

Al Qaeda magazine on pressure cookers: ‘Make a bomb in the kitchen of your mom’

Al Qaeda magazine on pressure cookers: ‘Make a bomb in the kitchen of your mom’  - AP Apr 16

Hamas bulldozes cultural site to make way for ‘terrorist training camp’

Hamas bulldozes cultural site to make way for ‘terrorist training camp’ - Washington Times Apr 16

FBI arrest agent over bribery cover up claim in battle over $10bn mountain

FBI arrest agent over bribery cover up claim in battle over $10bn mountain - Guardian Apr 16

Saudi diplomat kidnapped in Yemen in new video plea

Saudi diplomat kidnapped in Yemen in new video plea  - AFP Apr 17

Defeated in Mali, Islamists begin to reorganize

Defeated in Mali, Islamists begin to reorganize - AFP Apr 17

Syria rebels urge Lebanon to end Hezbollah attacks

Syria rebels urge Lebanon to end Hezbollah attacks  - Daily Star Apr 17

It’s war by proxy on Lebanon’s northern border

It’s war by proxy on Lebanon’s northern border  - Daily Star Apr 17

Iran may need highly enriched uranium in future

Iran may need highly enriched uranium in future - Reuters Apr 16

tisdag 16 april 2013

Senior Militant Commander Arrested In Eastern Afghanistan

Senior Militant Commander Arrested In Eastern Afghanistan - RFE/RL Apr 16

Islamist agitation fuels unrest in Bangladesh

Islamist agitation fuels unrest in Bangladesh - Reuters Apr 15

Rebels clash with residents in CAR capital Bangui

Rebels clash with residents in CAR capital Bangui - France 24 Apr 15

A mysterious Iranian-run factory in Germany

A mysterious Iranian-run factory in Germany - Washington Post Apr 15

Court accepts indictment seeking life for Ersöz over Özal's death

Court accepts indictment seeking life for Ersöz over Özal's death - Todays Zaman Apr 16

Syrian activists: 40 Hezbollah, regime fighters killed in Homs clashes

Syrian activists: 40 Hezbollah, regime fighters killed in Homs clashes - Washington Times Apr 15

Nigerian Christian group threatens retaliation over Islamist attacks

Nigerian Christian group threatens retaliation over Islamist attacks - Guardian Apr 16

North Korea's war threats may be aimed at stifling domestic discontent

North Korea's war threats may be aimed at stifling domestic discontent - Guardian Apr 16

US soldier sentenced to 16 years for selling secrets to 'Russian spy'

US soldier sentenced to 16 years for selling secrets to 'Russian spy' - Guardian Apr 16

Seychelles grants asylum to Tunisia ex-dictator relatives

Seychelles grants asylum to Tunisia ex-dictator relatives - AFP Apr 16

Iran test-fires new land-to-sea missile in Gulf

Iran test-fires new land-to-sea missile in Gulf - Reuters Apr 16

Gantz: IDF can attack Iranian nuclear sites on its own

Gantz: IDF can attack Iranian nuclear sites on its own - Jerusalem Post Apr 16

måndag 15 april 2013

Formerly Banned Iranian Group Opens Office Near White House

Formerly Banned Iranian Group Opens Office Near White House - RFE/RL Apr 15

Pakistan: Pervez Musharraf admits secret CIA drone deal with US

Pakistan: Pervez Musharraf admits secret CIA drone deal with US - The Telegraph Apr 12

How seriously should you take that scary intelligence report about North Korean nukes?

How seriously should you take that scary intelligence report about North Korean nukes? - Washington Post Apr 12

Niger rapidly emerges as a key U.S. partner in anti-terrorism fight in Africa

Niger rapidly emerges as a key U.S. partner in anti-terrorism fight in Africa - Washington Post Apr 14

Iranians told to close accounts in Turkish banks

Iranians told to close accounts in Turkish banks - Todays Zaman Apr 15

Blind sheik’s social media empire grows from behind bars

Blind sheik’s social media empire grows from behind bars - Washington Guardian Apr 11

Libya extremist involved in US ambassador attack shot in Darna

Libya extremist involved in US ambassador attack shot in Darna - AP Apr 15

UK’s maverick diplomat Carne Ross takes on a new job – as Syrian rebels’ voice to the UN

UK’s maverick diplomat Carne Ross takes on a new job – as Syrian rebels’ voice to the UN - Independent Apr 14

Extremists planned to use radio-controlled car in attack on Army base, court told

Extremists planned to use radio-controlled car in attack on Army base, court told - Independent Apr 15

Hezbollah-backed Lebanese Shiites fight in Syria

Hezbollah-backed Lebanese Shiites fight in Syria - AP Apr 15

German event with Iran envoy ‘legitimizes evil’

German event with Iran envoy ‘legitimizes evil’ - Jerusalem Post Apr 15

With Al Qaeda shattered, U.S. counter-terrorism's future unclear

With Al Qaeda shattered, U.S. counter-terrorism's future unclear - Los Angeles Times Apr 14

torsdag 11 april 2013

Illegal spying: 85 Kiwis watched

Illegal spying: 85 Kiwis watched - Stuff Apr 9

Tunisia recovers $29 million from Ben Ali's wife's account

Tunisia recovers $29 million from Ben Ali's wife's account  - Reuters Apr 11

Iraqi Shiite militants start to acknowledge role in Syria

Iraqi Shiite militants start to acknowledge role in Syria  - Reuters Apr 11

North Korean missile launcher 'moved into firing position' as G8 meet to discuss crisis

North Korean missile launcher 'moved into firing position' as G8 meet to discuss crisis - Independent Apr 11

Uzbek fighters gain support in Afghan north

Uzbek fighters gain support in Afghan north - AlJazeera Apr 10

Rogue militias challenge Libyan state security

Rogue militias challenge Libyan state security - Magharebia Apr 8

Spy claims Kim Jong-un is struggling to control the North Korean army

Spy claims Kim Jong-un is struggling to control the North Korean army - Independent Apr 10

Trouble in paradise: The darker side of the Maldives

Trouble in paradise: The darker side of the Maldives - Independent Apr 11

onsdag 10 april 2013

Al-Qaida No. 2 in Yemen slams US strikes in audio released after denial he was killed by drone

Al-Qaida No. 2 in Yemen slams US strikes in audio released after denial he was killed by drone - AP Apr 10

In Syria, some brace for the next war

In Syria, some brace for the next war - Washington Post Apr 10

Shin Bet nabs Israeli Arab who joined Syrian rebels

Shin Bet nabs Israeli Arab who joined Syrian rebels - Jerusalem Post Apr 10

Washington's Secret Weapon Against Chinese Hackers

Washington's Secret Weapon Against Chinese Hackers - Foreign Affairs Apr 8

LeT one of the most potent terrorist group in South Asia

LeT one of the most potent terrorist group in South Asia - Times of India Apr 10

How a Single Spy Helped Turn Pakistan Against the United States

How a Single Spy Helped Turn Pakistan Against the United States - New York Times Apr 9

SKorea says preliminary probe points to NKorea in March cyberattack on broadcasters, banks

SKorea says preliminary probe points to NKorea in March cyberattack on broadcasters, banks - AP Apr 10

Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng wants secret accords revealed

Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng wants secret accords revealed - Washington Post Apr 9

Moldovan connection: on trail of alleged hitman suspected in London hit

Moldovan connection: on trail of alleged hitman suspected in London hit - Guardian Apr 9

Iraq's al-Qaida branch and Syrian militant group announce merger

Iraq's al-Qaida branch and Syrian militant group announce merger - AP Apr 9

Israeli-Arab Hezbollah spy gets 7 years sentence

Israeli-Arab Hezbollah spy gets 7 years sentence - Jerusalem Post Apr 9

måndag 8 april 2013

France's intelligence agency slammed for censorship

France's intelligence agency slammed for censorship - France 24 Apr 8

China Helped North Korea Target American Cities

China Helped North Korea Target American Cities - Forbes Apr 7

Pakistan may use LeT for proxy war in Kashmir

Pakistan may use LeT for proxy war in Kashmir - Times of India Apr 6

Key figures in al Qaeda's North African branch

 Key figures in al Qaeda's North African branch - France 24 Mar 29

Iran Seeks to Retain Influence In Palestinian Affairs

Iran Seeks to Retain Influence In Palestinian Affairs - AlMonitor Apr 4

S. Korean official predicted N. Korea urging embassy evacuations, said attack would follow

S. Korean official predicted N. Korea urging embassy evacuations, said attack would follow - Washington Post Apr 5

Russian bomber conducts practice strikes on U.S. missile defenses in Asia

Russian bomber conducts practice strikes on U.S. missile defenses in Asia - Washington Times Apr 5

DEA breaks up suspected Colombia/Guinea-Bissau drug ring

DEA breaks up suspected Colombia/Guinea-Bissau drug ring - Eashington Times Apr 7

North Korea suspected of preparing for nuclear test

North Korea suspected of preparing for nuclear test - Guardian Apr 8

Syrian troop redeployments raise concerns over Golan Heights security

Syrian troop redeployments raise concerns over Golan Heights security - Guardian Apr 7

Ex-CIA Analyst Expects North Korea to Attack South Korea Before Tensions End

Ex-CIA Analyst Expects North Korea to Attack South Korea Before Tensions End - Wired Apr 4

onsdag 3 april 2013

Greek court jails 5 for terrorism over attacks by militant anarchist group

Greek court jails 5 for terrorism over attacks by militant anarchist group - AP Apr 3

Prosecutor believes Özal victim of premeditated murder

Prosecutor believes Özal victim of premeditated murder - Todays Zaman Apr 3

Islamic cleric decrees it OK for Syrian rebels to rape women

Islamic cleric decrees it OK for Syrian rebels to rape women - Washington Times Apr 3

Afghanistan’s Hamid Karzai gives go-ahead for Taliban leader to seek presidency

Afghanistan’s Hamid Karzai gives go-ahead for Taliban leader to seek presidency - Washington Times Apr 3

Syria conflict drawing hundreds of jihadists from Europe, says report

Syria conflict drawing hundreds of jihadists from Europe, says report - Guardian Apr 3

Syria slams Hamas head Meshaal after re-election

Syria slams Hamas head Meshaal after re-election - AFP Apr 3

Muslim Brotherhood sowing subversion in Gulf states

Muslim Brotherhood sowing subversion in Gulf states - Reuters Apr 3

Search for Palestinian Authority’s missing millions leads to Canada

Search for Palestinian Authority’s missing millions leads to Canada - The Globe and Mail Apr 1

North Korean secrecy on bomb test fuels speculation on nuclear advances

North Korean secrecy on bomb test fuels speculation on nuclear advances - Washington Post Apr 2

Iraqi intelligence says Syrian and Iraqi Islamic extremist groups ramping up cooperation

Iraqi intelligence says Syrian and Iraqi Islamic extremist groups ramping up cooperation - AP Apr 2

U.S., Jordan stepping up training of Syrian opposition

U.S., Jordan stepping up training of Syrian opposition - Washington Post Apr 3

Gaddafi daughter thrown out of Algeria after 'starting fires'

Gaddafi daughter thrown out of Algeria after 'starting fires'  - Independent Apr 3

tisdag 2 april 2013

Tunisia salafists threaten Ennahda

Tunisia salafists threaten Ennahda - Magharebia Mar 29

Al-Qaeda eyes Tunisia front

Al-Qaeda eyes Tunisia front - Magharebia Mar 29

Indonesian police arrest suspect sought in connection with robbery for terrorism activities

Indonesian police arrest suspect sought in connection with robbery for terrorism activities  - AP Apr 2

Turkish intelligence agency to oversee withdrawal of PKK terrorists

Turkish intelligence agency to oversee withdrawal of PKK terrorists - Todays Zaman Apr 2

China places forces on heightened alert as Korean tensions mount

China places forces on heightened alert as Korean tensions mount - Washington Times Apr 1

Canadian fighters in Algeria siege grew up together

 Canadian fighters in Algeria siege grew up together - AFP Apr 2

Iranian militia monitored Bulgarian synagogue

Iranian militia monitored Bulgarian synagogue - Jerusalem Post Apr 1

North Korea to reopen shuttered nuclear reactor

North Korea to reopen shuttered nuclear reactor - Bloomberg Apr 2