torsdag 28 november 2013

Russia to Deploy 22 New Ballistic Missiles in 2014

Russia to Deploy 22 New Ballistic Missiles in 2014 - RIA Novosti Nov 27

Canada allowed widespread NSA surveillance at 2010 G20 summit

 Canada allowed widespread NSA surveillance at 2010 G20 summit - Reuters Nov 28

U.S. nears decision to split leadership of NSA, Cyber Command

 U.S. nears decision to split leadership of NSA, Cyber Command - Reuters Nov 27

Russian Charges Filed Against Former Defense Minister

Russian Charges Filed Against Former Defense Minister - RFE/RL Nov 28

Number of foreign fighters from Europe in Syria is historically unprecedented.

Number of foreign fighters from Europe in Syria is historically unprecedented.- Washington Post Nov 27

The Central African Republic descending into ‘complete chaos’

The Central African Republic descending into ‘complete chaos’ - Washington Post Nov 27

Report surprises with ‘Ugly Deal’ on Iran

Report surprises with ‘Ugly Deal’ on Iran - Washington Post Nov 28

Secret society seeks world’s brightest: Recruits navigate ‘darknet’ filled with terrorism, drugs

Secret society seeks world’s brightest: Recruits navigate ‘darknet’ filled with terrorism, drugs - Washington Times Nov 26

Tony Blair plotted military intervention in Zimbabwe, claims Thabo Mbeki

Tony Blair plotted military intervention in Zimbabwe, claims Thabo Mbeki - Guardian Nov 27

Iranian MP: Nasrallah believed Assad would fall

Iranian MP: Nasrallah believed Assad would fall - Daily Star Nov 28

Europe using Iran deal to repair relations with Hezbollah

Europe using Iran deal to repair relations with Hezbollah - Daily Star Nov 28

Fears grow of clash as Japan and US stoke war of the skies with China

Fears grow of clash as Japan and US stoke war of the skies with China - Independent Nov 28

London is mediating indirect secret talks between US and Hezbollah

London is mediating indirect secret talks between US and Hezbollah - Jerusalem Post Nov 27

onsdag 27 november 2013

Israel Erects New Espionage Stations in Mount Hermon

Israel Erects New Espionage Stations in Mount Hermon - Naharnet Nov 27

Law enacted to create Japanese NSC

Law enacted to create Japanese NSC - Kyodo News International Nov 27

Gardner R. Hathaway, CIA chief of counterintelligence, dies at 88

Gardner R. Hathaway, CIA chief of counterintelligence, dies at 88 - Washington Post Nov 27

Netanyahu sending security aide to U.S. for talks on Iran

Netanyahu sending security aide to U.S. for talks on Iran - Reuters Nov 25

Imran's party files complaint against CIA station chief

Imran's party files complaint against CIA station chief - The Hindu Nov 27

Are Americans Fighting in Syria a Future US Security Threat?

Are Americans Fighting in Syria a Future US Security Threat? - VOA Nov 26

Colombian Trade Unionists Keep Getting Assassinated

Colombian Trade Unionists Keep Getting Assassinated - Vice Nov 26

India's Nuclear Scientists Keep Dying Mysteriously

India's Nuclear Scientists Keep Dying Mysteriously - Vice Nov 25

German court convicts Syrian of spying

German court convicts Syrian of spying - AP Nov 27

Enforcing rules in air zone will stretch China's air force and navy

Enforcing rules in air zone will stretch China's air force and navy - Reuters Nov 27

Top-Secret Document Reveals NSA Spied On Porn Habits As Part Of Plan To Discredit 'Radicalizers'

Top-Secret Document Reveals NSA Spied On Porn Habits As Part Of Plan To Discredit 'Radicalizers' - Huffington Post Nov 26

Pakistan names new army chief

Pakistan names new army chief - AP Nov 27

Iran: Construction will continue at Arak nuclear site

Iran: Construction will continue at Arak nuclear site - Reuters Nov 27

Saudi Arabia Considers Nuclear Weapons After Iran’s Geneva Deal

Saudi Arabia Considers Nuclear Weapons After Iran’s Geneva Deal  - Time Nov 26

Who Is Fighting China's War On Terror?

Who Is Fighting China's War On Terror? - The Diplomat Nov 26

U.S. Knew Russia Violated Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty

U.S. Knew Russia Violated Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty - Daily Beast Nov 26

Intel agency seeks direct access to Swedes' data

Intel agency seeks direct access to Swedes' data - The Local Nov 19

Hezbollah And The Fight For Control in Qalamoun

Hezbollah And The Fight For Control in Qalamoun - ISW Nov 26

A Closer Look at the ‘Explosion of Cell Phone Subscribers’ in North Korea

A Closer Look at the ‘Explosion of Cell Phone Subscribers’ in North Korea - 38 North Nov 26

Surveillance Is Too Important to Be Left to the Generals

Surveillance Is Too Important to Be Left to the Generals  - Politico Nov 25

Egyptian Islamist figure issues warning on Sinai

Egyptian Islamist figure issues warning on Sinai - AlMonitor Nov 25

Egypt takes aim at Brotherhood's foreign backers

Egypt takes aim at Brotherhood's foreign backers - AFP Nov 26

Syria jihadists execute soldiers, 'collaborators' near Damascus

Syria jihadists execute soldiers, 'collaborators' near Damascus - AFP Nov 26

Lost in translation: Why British ambassadors are on the back foot

Lost in translation: Why British ambassadors are on the back foot - Independent Nov 26

Israeli security forces kill three armed Palestinians suspected of planning terror attack

Israeli security forces kill three armed Palestinians suspected of planning terror attack - Haaretz Nov 26

Egypt breaks up Mossad spy ring

Egypt breaks up Mossad spy ring - Jerusalem Post Nov 26

tisdag 26 november 2013

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait tighten controls on preachers

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait tighten controls on preachers - Reuters Nov 26

Huda-Par’s emergence

Huda-Par’s emergence - The Economist Nov 23

Court rebukes CSIS for secretly asking international allies to spy on Canadian terror suspects travelling abroad

Court rebukes CSIS for secretly asking international allies to spy on Canadian terror suspects travelling abroad - National Post Nov 25

Five years after 26/11, Intelligence services still crippled by staff shortage

Five years after 26/11, Intelligence services still crippled by staff shortage - The Hindu Nov 26

North Korea: Entering Syria’s Civil War

North Korea: Entering Syria’s Civil War - 38 North Nov 25

Russia detains seven for allegedly funding Islamist terror group

Russia detains seven for allegedly funding Islamist terror group  - UPI Nov 25

N.S.A. May Have Hit Internet Companies at a Weak Spot

N.S.A. May Have Hit Internet Companies at a Weak Spot - New York Times Nov 25

Turks worry as sons go to fight in Syria

Turks worry as sons go to fight in Syria - Reuters Nov 26

Spies worry over "doomsday" cache stashed by ex-NSA contractor Snowden

Spies worry over "doomsday" cache stashed by ex-NSA contractor Snowden - Reuters Nov 25

Egypt: Army kills leading jihadi in northern Sinai

Egypt: Army kills leading jihadi in northern Sinai - AP Nov 26

Yemen: Gunmen attack foreign advisers, kill 1

Yemen: Gunmen attack foreign advisers, kill 1 - AP Nov 26

Karzai tells Susan Rice of more demands for accord extending U.S. troop presence

Karzai tells Susan Rice of more demands for accord extending U.S. troop presence - Washington Post Nov 26

Libya losing its grip on security; civilians battling militants for control

Libya losing its grip on security; civilians battling militants for control - Washington Times Nov 25

Malaysia summons Singapore envoy over spying claims

Malaysia summons Singapore envoy over spying claims - AP Nov 26

Sixth British jihadist reportedly killed in Syria

Sixth British jihadist reportedly killed in Syria - Independent Nov 25

French spies plotted to assassinate Abu Hamza on streets of London

French spies plotted to assassinate Abu Hamza on streets of London - Independent Nov 25

Iran’s foreign minister said to launch Arab tour

Iran’s foreign minister said to launch Arab tour  - Daily Star Nov 26

Friction between Iranian, Syrian soliders surfaces

Friction between Iranian, Syrian soliders surfaces - Daily Star Nov 26

Secret CIA facility trained Gitmo prisoners to be double agents

Secret CIA facility trained Gitmo prisoners to be double agents - AP Nov 26

Sunni Arab unease about Iran deal runs deep

Sunni Arab unease about Iran deal runs deep - Jerusalem Post Nov 26

Netanyahu shifts to backroom diplomacy on Iran deal

Netanyahu shifts to backroom diplomacy on Iran deal - Jerusalem Post Nov 26

måndag 25 november 2013

Khamenei has to play to both sides

Khamenei has to play to both sides - I 24 News Nov 25

London 'slavery' case: suspect was communist activist in 1970s

London 'slavery' case: suspect was communist activist in 1970s - Guardian Nov 25

Death upheld for Kuwaiti royal over killing nephew

Death upheld for Kuwaiti royal over killing nephew - AFP Nov 25

Danish security service says some 80 Danes have joined Syria civil war since mid-2012

Danish security service says some 80 Danes have joined Syria civil war since mid-2012 - AP Nov 24

Prison term confirmed for NK spy

Prison term confirmed for NK spy - Yonhap Nov 25

Burns led secret US back channel to Iran

Burns led secret US back channel to Iran  - The Back Channel Nov 24

Merkel's cellphone said targeted by 5 countries' spy agencies

Merkel's cellphone said targeted by 5 countries' spy agencies - UPI Nov 25

Radical Islamic Group Threatens More China Attacks

Radical Islamic Group Threatens More China Attacks - AP Nov 25

Five Russian naval ships arrive at Sri Lanka port

Five Russian naval ships arrive at Sri Lanka port - Colombo Page Nov 24

Singapore, South Korea revealed as Five Eyes spying partners

Singapore, South Korea revealed as Five Eyes spying partners  - Sydney Morning Herald Nov 25

How we spied on the Indonesians and how expats are targeted overseas

How we spied on the Indonesians and how expats are targeted overseas - The News Nov 21

Forgotten Killer Among the Korean ‘Erased’

 Forgotten Killer Among the Korean ‘Erased’ - New York Times Nov 23

Islamist group calls Tiananmen attack 'jihadi operation'

 Islamist group calls Tiananmen attack 'jihadi operation' - Reuters Nov 23

IDF field intelligence keeps a close eye on Hamas in Gaza

IDF field intelligence keeps a close eye on Hamas in Gaza - Jerusalem Post Nov 22

How the global spy game is changing

How the global spy game is changing  - Christian Science Monitor Nov 17

Britain Investigates Reports of Citizens’ Deaths in Syria

Britain Investigates Reports of Citizens’ Deaths in Syria - New York Times Nov 21

Italy reactivates case against kidnapped imam

Italy reactivates case against kidnapped imam - AP Nov 22

Syrian Muslim rebel groups say they have unified

Syrian Muslim rebel groups say they have unified - AP Nov 22

North Korea's 'World Class' Cyber Attacks Coming from China

North Korea's 'World Class' Cyber Attacks Coming from China - Voice of America Nov 21

Intelligence agency on defensive over NSA leaks

Intelligence agency on defensive over NSA leaks - Copenhagen Post Nov 21

AFP and RBA websites hit by DDoS attacks

AFP and RBA websites hit by DDoS attacks - ZD Net Nov 21

Spying: the secret of success is in keeping your success secret

Spying: the secret of success is in keeping your success secret - Guardian Nov 20

Australia to boost intelligence sharing with US customs

Australia to boost intelligence sharing with US customs - Australian Associated Press Nov 21

Changing World Challenges U.S. Intelligence Community

Changing World Challenges U.S. Intelligence Community - American Forces Press Service Nov 21

C. African Republic: Kony Wants to Surrender

C. African Republic: Kony Wants to Surrender - AP Nov 21

Prosecutors Detail Attempt to Sway South Korean Election

Prosecutors Detail Attempt to Sway South Korean Election - New York Times Nov 21

Spy satellite data? There’s an app for that

Spy satellite data? There’s an app for that - Ars Technica Nov 20

US NSA chief on India visit

US NSA chief on India visit - Times Of India Nov 21

Russian Defense Ministry Blames Makers for Failed Missile Launch

Russian Defense Ministry Blames Makers for Failed Missile Launch - RIA Novosti Nov 20

N.S.A. Report Outlined Goals for More Power

N.S.A. Report Outlined Goals for More Power - New York Times Nov 22

Indonesia boosting spying capabilities following phone tapping controversy

Indonesia boosting spying capabilities following phone tapping controversy - Guardian Nov 25

Who were the Bir Hasan bombers?

Who were the Bir Hasan bombers? - Daily Star Nov 25

Authorities hunt party behind Beirut bombers

Authorities hunt party behind Beirut bombers - Daily Star Nov 25

Secret direct US-Iran talks preceded deal in Geneva

Secret direct US-Iran talks preceded deal in Geneva - Jerusalem Post Nov 24

Iran deal is riskier than meets the eye

Iran deal is riskier than meets the eye - Jerusalem Post Nov 25

torsdag 21 november 2013

Pakistan's New Generation of Terrorists

Pakistan's New Generation of Terrorists - Council on Foreign Relations Nov 18

Feds acknowledge warrantless wiretaps played role in Portland bomb-plot case against Mohamed Mohamud

Feds acknowledge warrantless wiretaps played role in Portland bomb-plot case against Mohamed Mohamud - The Oregonian Nov 19

Briton 'doing his duty' by fighting for group linked to al-Qaeda in Syria

Briton 'doing his duty' by fighting for group linked to al-Qaeda in Syria - BBC Nov 21

Central African Republic falling into anarchy

Central African Republic falling into anarchy - AlJazeera Nov 20

Western intelligence agency tipped Lebanon to likely attack

Western intelligence agency tipped Lebanon to likely attack  - McClatchy Nov 20

Inside the mind of a self-styled 'jihadi'

Inside the mind of a self-styled 'jihadi' - AlJazeera Nov 19

Meet the Rebel Commander in Syria That Assad, Russia and the U.S. All Fear

Meet the Rebel Commander in Syria That Assad, Russia and the U.S. All Fear - Wall Street Journal Nov 19

U.S. officials warn of insurgents streaming into Syria

U.S. officials warn of insurgents streaming into Syria - Washington Post Nov 21

5 extradited in plot to import North Korean meth to U.S.

 5 extradited in plot to import North Korean meth to U.S. - Washington Post Nov 21

Briton killed fighting in Syria civil war

Briton killed fighting in Syria civil war - Guardian Nov 20

Pakistan drone strike kills up to six

Pakistan drone strike kills up to six - Guardian Nov 21

Azerbaijan arrests Iranian suspected of planning attack on Israeli embassy in Baku

Azerbaijan arrests Iranian suspected of planning attack on Israeli embassy in Baku - Jerusalem Post Nov 21

onsdag 20 november 2013

US May Have Let 'Dozens' of Terrorists Into Country As Refugees

US May Have Let 'Dozens' of Terrorists Into Country As Refugees - ABC News Nov 20

Austria acknowledges facts of cooperation with American NSA

Austria acknowledges facts of cooperation with American NSA - Voice of Russia Nov 20

BIN mum on past espionage allegations

BIN mum on past espionage allegations - Jakarta Post Nov 20

10 Egyptian Soldiers Killed in Sinai Attack

10 Egyptian Soldiers Killed in Sinai Attack - New York Times Nov 20

Why Would Russia Sell China Su-35 Fighter Jets?

Why Would Russia Sell China Su-35 Fighter Jets? - The Diplomat Nov 19

Accused intelligence chief offers to pay for dubious spying

Accused intelligence chief offers to pay for dubious spying - CTK Nov 18

Pakistan Looks For The Military Man Who Can Fill Kayani's Shoes

Pakistan Looks For The Military Man Who Can Fill Kayani's Shoes - RFE/RL Nov 19

A Russian GPS Using U.S. Soil Stirs Spy Fears

A Russian GPS Using U.S. Soil Stirs Spy Fears - New York Times Nov 16

Norway denies NSA collaboration – but admits to snooping on phone calls

Norway denies NSA collaboration – but admits to snooping on phone calls - AP Nov 19

What is the Abdullah Azzam Brigades?

What is the Abdullah Azzam Brigades? - Daily Star Nov 20

Terror attack puts Lebanon on brink

Terror attack puts Lebanon on brink - Daily Star Nov 20

tisdag 19 november 2013

Iran, Britain envoys speak by phone

Iran, Britain envoys speak by phone - AFP Nov 19

Al-Qaida-linked group claims responsibility for deadly Beirut attack

 Al-Qaida-linked group claims responsibility for deadly Beirut attack - Haaretz Nov 19

How Snowden's Revelations Are Helping Russia

How Snowden's Revelations Are Helping Russia - Kommersant Nov 15

The terrorist who got away: Why SEAL Team 6 was sent to snatch Ikrima from Somalia

The terrorist who got away: Why SEAL Team 6 was sent to snatch Ikrima from Somalia - NBC News Nov 17

Briton arrested for 'spying' in Somalia

Briton arrested for 'spying' in Somalia - AFP Nov 19

German Football Talent Killed in Syria

German Football Talent Killed in Syria - Der Spiegel Nov 18

4 Somali gunmen in Kenya mall attack ID’d; official says death toll could rise

4 Somali gunmen in Kenya mall attack ID’d; official says death toll could rise - AP Nov 18

Tony Abbott: no explanation, no apology to Indonesia for spying

Tony Abbott: no explanation, no apology to Indonesia for spying - Guardian Nov 19

Private firms selling mass surveillance systems around world, documents show

Private firms selling mass surveillance systems around world, documents show - Guardian Nov 18

Aleppo rebel commander remembered as ‘hero’

Aleppo rebel commander remembered as ‘hero’ - Daily Star Nov 19

Iran arrests those behind killing of prosecutor

 Iran arrests those behind killing of prosecutor - AFP Nov 19

Israel on alert over suspected Hezbollah tunnel activity

Israel on alert over suspected Hezbollah tunnel activity - Daily Star Nov 19

At least 18 killed in explosions targeting Iranian embassy in Beirut

At least 18 killed in explosions targeting Iranian embassy in Beirut - Reuters Nov 19

måndag 18 november 2013

Russia strikes missile deal with Egypt

Russia strikes missile deal with Egypt - AP Nov 18

Kosovo Police Arrest 6 Terror Suspects

Kosovo Police Arrest 6 Terror Suspects - AP Nov 12

Tunisia Islamists seek jihad in Syria with one eye on home

Tunisia Islamists seek jihad in Syria with one eye on home - Reuters Nov 18

Iranian dissidents say Iran has built secret new nuclear site

Iranian dissidents say Iran has built secret new nuclear site - Reuters Nov 18

The Next Bin Laden

The Next Bin Laden - National Journal Nov 14

Navigating Threats in the Strategic Dark

Navigating Threats in the Strategic Dark - Global Brief Nov 11

Authorities receive tip that Nairobi mall suspect could be in Somalia

Authorities receive tip that Nairobi mall suspect could be in Somalia - UPI Nov 17

Libya's deputy spy chief kidnapped at airport

Libya's deputy spy chief kidnapped at airport - Reuters Nov 17

Al-Shabaab is facing a bloody crisis of its own: After the Westgate atrocity, the terrorists are turning on each other

Al-Shabaab is facing a bloody crisis of its own: After the Westgate atrocity, the terrorists are turning on each other - Independent Nov 17

Angola: President Sacks Intelligence Service Chief

Angola: President Sacks Intelligence Service Chief - All Africa Nov 15

CSEC: The spies next door

CSEC: The spies next door - Ottawa Citizen Nov 15

National Security Agency’s Secret Role in City Heights Somali Case Upheld by Judge

National Security Agency’s Secret Role in City Heights Somali Case Upheld by Judge - San Diego Free Press Nov 15

Coup intelligence says relations with CIA now restored

Coup intelligence says relations with CIA now restored - Middle East Monitor Nov 14

Al-Shabaab says smartphones used 'to spy on Muslim people'

Al-Shabaab says smartphones used 'to spy on Muslim people' - Sabahi Nov 14

Spy games at Riverina's secret base

Spy games at Riverina's secret base - Daily Advertiser Nov 15

US "anti-terror" ops based in Germany

US "anti-terror" ops based in Germany - Deutsche Welle Nov 15

U.S. military faces Africa cuts, sees Somalia, Mali successes

U.S. military faces Africa cuts, sees Somalia, Mali successes - Reuters Nov 14

Spy agency methods help fight online attacks

Spy agency methods help fight online attacks - Houston Chronicle Nov 13

Leader's death plunges Pakistan Taliban into dangerous disarray

Leader's death plunges Pakistan Taliban into dangerous disarray - Reuters Nov 14

Guerrillas Step Up Campaign in Paraguay

Guerrillas Step Up Campaign in Paraguay  - New York Times Nov 13

RFI Journalists Killed Due to Oil Leak, French Investigator

RFI Journalists Killed Due to Oil Leak, French Investigator - All Africa Nov 14

Boko Haram, taking to hills, seize slave 'brides'

Boko Haram, taking to hills, seize slave 'brides' - Reuters Nov 17

Gunmen kill a high-ranking judicial official in Central African Republic

Gunmen kill a high-ranking judicial official in Central African Republic - AP Nov 17

Leftist militants claim Golden Dawn killings as rally honours 1973 uprising

Leftist militants claim Golden Dawn killings as rally honours 1973 uprising - Guardian Nov 17

FBI warns that Anonymous has hacked US government sites for a year

FBI warns that Anonymous has hacked US government sites for a year - Reuters Nov 16

Indonesia recalls ambassador to Australia in spying row

Indonesia recalls ambassador to Australia in spying row - AFP Nov 18

Top Syrian rebel commander dies from wounds

Top Syrian rebel commander dies from wounds - Reuters Nov 18

Iran unveils what it says is its biggest drone

Iran unveils what it says is its biggest drone  - AP Nov 18

Islamists behead fellow fighter by mistake

Islamists behead fellow fighter by mistake - Reuters Nov 17

Mossad working with Saudis on contingency plans for potential attack on Iran

 Mossad working with Saudis on contingency plans for potential attack on Iran - Jerusalem Post Nov 17

Al-Qaida terrorist held in Israel for three years

Al-Qaida terrorist held in Israel for three years - Jerusalem Post Nov 17

GCHQ Monitors Diplomats' Hotel Bookings

GCHQ Monitors Diplomats' Hotel Bookings - Der Spiegel Nov 17

torsdag 14 november 2013

Swiss prosecutors probe former UBS banker turned U.S. informant

Swiss prosecutors probe former UBS banker turned U.S. informant - Reuters Nov 12

China to revamp security in face of threats at home, abroad

China to revamp security in face of threats at home, abroad - Reuters Nov 12

Yemen fighting risks deepening sectarian divisions

Yemen fighting risks deepening sectarian divisions - Reuters Nov 13

Private Donors’ Funds Add Wild Card to War in Syria

Private Donors’ Funds Add Wild Card to War in Syria - New York Times Nov 12

Caroline Krass Nominated as CIA GC

Caroline Krass Nominated as CIA GC - Lawfare Nov 7

US-Israeli computer super-worm hit Russian nuclear plant - Kaspersky

US-Israeli computer super-worm hit Russian nuclear plant - Kaspersky - RT Nov 12

Intelligence scandals, Seoul-style

 Intelligence scandals, Seoul-style - Asia Times Nov 12

Spy agency’s budget to hit $460-million after ‘steady path’ of growth

Spy agency’s budget to hit $460-million after ‘steady path’ of growth - The Globe and Mail Nov 12

The future of Egypt’s intelligence service

The future of Egypt’s intelligence service - Washington Post Nov 11

Rebecca Kitteridge to head SIS

Rebecca Kitteridge to head SIS - NZ Stuff Nov 12

Syrian Intelligence Agency Conducting Targeted-Killings against Terrorist Leaders

Syrian Intelligence Agency Conducting Targeted-Killings against Terrorist Leaders - FARS Nov 11

Singapore arrests man, investigates others over hacker attacks

Singapore arrests man, investigates others over hacker attacks - Reuters Nov 12

German Leftist Terrorist Suspect Convicted

German Leftist Terrorist Suspect Convicted - AP Nov 12

Syria rebels recruit at refugee camp

Syria rebels recruit at refugee camp - AP Nov 11

How the NSA and GCHQ Spied on OPEC

How the NSA and GCHQ Spied on OPEC - Der Spiegel Nov 11

Son of Suriname president, targeted in US sting, faces terrorism charge in New York

Son of Suriname president, targeted in US sting, faces terrorism charge in New York - AP Nov 8

Gunman shoots, kills Iran’s deputy industry minister in attack in Tehran neighborhood

Gunman shoots, kills Iran’s deputy industry minister in attack in Tehran neighborhood - AP Nov 10

White House considers appointing civilian NSA chief amid calls for reform

White House considers appointing civilian NSA chief amid calls for reform - Guardian Nov 11

Britain ‘snooped’ on Icelandic officials’ emails to recover cash from broken banks

Britain ‘snooped’ on Icelandic officials’ emails to recover cash from broken banks - RT Nov 10

Cyber spying risks the future of the internet: Eugene Kaspersky

Cyber spying risks the future of the internet: Eugene Kaspersky - The Age Nov 7

Anti-nuclear citizens groups targeted in massive cyber-attack

Anti-nuclear citizens groups targeted in massive cyber-attack - Asahi Shimbun Nov 10

Army asks industry to fill urgent need for COMINT aboard Bombardier Dash-8 aircraft

Army asks industry to fill urgent need for COMINT aboard Bombardier Dash-8 aircraft - Military Aerospace Nov 8

Russia’s Spies Say Cooperating With British on Olympics

Russia’s Spies Say Cooperating With British on Olympics - RIA Novosti Nov 8

Spooks always busy in South-East Asia

Spooks always busy in South-East Asia - The News Nov 8

Oversight on Dutch SIGINT is still broken

Oversight on Dutch SIGINT is still broken - Matthijs R. Koot's Notebokk Nov 9

U.S., Germany discuss intelligence cooperation after Merkel affair

U.S., Germany discuss intelligence cooperation after Merkel affair - Reuters Nov 8

U.S. Navy cuts security access of two top intelligence officers

 U.S. Navy cuts security access of two top intelligence officers - Reuters Nov 8

Westgate mall al-Shabaab gunmen 'were suicide commandos'

Westgate mall al-Shabaab gunmen 'were suicide commandos'  - The Telegraph Nov 12

Russia seeks to up Middle East influence with Egypt mission

Russia seeks to up Middle East influence with Egypt mission - The Telegraph Nov 13

Somalia sees rise in militant defectors who can aid spy service, but some carry out attacks

Somalia sees rise in militant defectors who can aid spy service, but some carry out attacks - AP Nov 13

Company with Taliban ties got access to NATO base in Afghanistan

Company with Taliban ties got access to NATO base in Afghanistan - Washington Times Nov 13

Terrorists slaughter African elephants, use ivory to finance operations

Terrorists slaughter African elephants, use ivory to finance operations - Washington Times Nov 13

Pope Francis 'is mafia target after campaigning against corruption'

Pope Francis 'is mafia target after campaigning against corruption' - Guardian Nov 13

UN nuclear watchdog chief: Iran continuing its most sensitive nuclear activity

UN nuclear watchdog chief: Iran continuing its most sensitive nuclear activity - Reuters Nov 13

onsdag 13 november 2013

To expand Khamenei’s grip on the economy, Iran stretched its laws

To expand Khamenei’s grip on the economy, Iran stretched its laws - Reuters Nov 12

Khamenei’s conglomerate thrived as sanctions squeezed Iran

Khamenei’s conglomerate thrived as sanctions squeezed Iran - Reuters Nov 12

Khamenei controls massive financial empire built on property seizures

Khamenei controls massive financial empire built on property seizures - Reuters Nov 11

Threat of rebel attacks stalls mass burials in devastated Philippines region

Threat of rebel attacks stalls mass burials in devastated Philippines region - The Telegraph Nov 13

Syria war leads to rise of kidnappings in Lebanon

Syria war leads to rise of kidnappings in Lebanon  - AP Nov 12

Afghan Companies With Insurgent Ties Still Receive U.S. Contracts

Afghan Companies With Insurgent Ties Still Receive U.S. Contracts - New York Times Nov 12

As son heads to Syrian front, family in Germany plots kidnapping to bring him back

As son heads to Syrian front, family in Germany plots kidnapping to bring him back - Washington Post Nov 12

Israeli sources claim $170 billion price for nuclear Iran

Israeli sources claim $170 billion price for nuclear Iran - AFP Nov 12

Senior leader of Haqqani militant network shot dead in Islamabad

Senior leader of Haqqani militant network shot dead in Islamabad - AP Nov 11

Syria conflict draws rising numbers of German jihadists

Syria conflict draws rising numbers of German jihadists  - Reuters Nov 13

Hamas torturing political prisoners: NGO

Hamas torturing political prisoners: NGO - AFP Nov 13

Single-minded Islamic Jihad grows in Gaza's shadows

Single-minded Islamic Jihad grows in Gaza's shadows - Reuters Nov 12

Hamas calls dissident group a foreign ‘conspiracy’ after day for ‘revolt’ comes and goes

Hamas calls dissident group a foreign ‘conspiracy’ after day for ‘revolt’ comes and goes - Jerusalem Post Nov 13

Hamas: Mossad Set Up Website to Lure People From Gaza

Hamas: Mossad Set Up Website to Lure People From Gaza - Israel National News Nov 11

Indonesian hackers believed to be responsible for bringing down Australian Secret Intelligence Service website

Indonesian hackers believed to be responsible for bringing down Australian Secret Intelligence Service website - Herald Sun Nov 11

GCHQ Used Fake LinkedIn Pages to Target Engineers

GCHQ Used Fake LinkedIn Pages to Target Engineers - Der Spiegel Nov 11

Arab Spring fallout fuels Mediterranean smuggling rise

Arab Spring fallout fuels Mediterranean smuggling rise - Reuters Nov 8

Greek Coastguard Halts Ship Carrying 20,000 Kalashnikov’s

Greek Coastguard Halts Ship Carrying 20,000 Kalashnikov’s - Greek Reporter Nov 8

torsdag 7 november 2013

Israel setting up spying stations on border

Israel setting up spying stations on border - Daily Star Nov 6

Inside the IDF’s satellite communications battalion

Inside the IDF’s satellite communications battalion - Jerusalem Post Nov 7

Saudi nuclear weapons 'on order' from Pakistan

Saudi nuclear weapons 'on order' from Pakistan - BBC Nov 6

Inside Syrian town living under al Qaeda reign of fear

Inside Syrian town living under al Qaeda reign of fear - CNN Nov 6

Afghan Militant Group Faces Unusual Discontent

Afghan Militant Group Faces Unusual Discontent - New York Times Nov 5

Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claims responsibility for killing two French journalists

Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claims responsibility for killing two French journalists - AP Nov 6

Iran sharply divided going into nuke talks

Iran sharply divided going into nuke talks - Washington Times Nov 6

Flow of anti-aircraft missiles to Syria could land in hands of al Qaeda

Flow of anti-aircraft missiles to Syria could land in hands of al Qaeda - Washington Times Nov 6

Farc rebels reach deal with Colombia on political role in country

Farc rebels reach deal with Colombia on political role in country - Guardian Nov 6

Gaza militants quenching their thirst for jihad in Syria

Gaza militants quenching their thirst for jihad in Syria  - Daily Star Nov 7

Yasser Arafat 'may have been poisoned with polonium'

Yasser Arafat 'may have been poisoned with polonium' - BBC Nov 6

onsdag 6 november 2013

Australian spy agency helped BHP negotiate trade deals

Australian spy agency helped BHP negotiate trade deals - Sydney Morning Herald Nov 7

China Cyber Espionage Grows

China Cyber Espionage Grows - Washington Free Beacon Nov 6

U.S.’ National Security Agency also gathered intelligence on Japan

U.S.’ National Security Agency also gathered intelligence on Japan - JDP Nov 6

Cyprus: the home of British/American Internet surveillance in the Middle East

Cyprus: the home of British/American Internet surveillance in the Middle East - L'Espresso Nov 5

Belgium probes hacking of premier's office

Belgium probes hacking of premier's office - AP Nov 6

Lebanon bombing suspect arrested on border with Syria

Lebanon bombing suspect arrested on border with Syria - Daily Star Nov 5

Can Spying on Allies Be Right?

Can Spying on Allies Be Right? - War on the Rocks Nov 5

Al Shabaab and the New Threat We Face

Al Shabaab and the New Threat We Face - The National Interest Nov 5

U.S. spy agencies hampered by poor collaboration, inadequate cyberdefense

U.S. spy agencies hampered by poor collaboration, inadequate cyberdefense - Washington Post Nov 5

New Zealand approves email and phone-snooping law

New Zealand approves email and phone-snooping law - Guardian Nov 5

North Korea has tested missile engines five times this year

North Korea has tested missile engines five times this year - UPI Nov 5

Ethiopia on heightened alert for attacks by Somali militants

Ethiopia on heightened alert for attacks by Somali militants - Reuters Nov 5

FBI Seeks Information Regarding Several Cyber Fugitives

FBI Seeks Information Regarding Several Cyber Fugitives - FBI Nov 5

Mark Giuliano To Be Named FBI's Deputy Director

Mark Giuliano To Be Named FBI's Deputy Director - Huffington Post Nov 5

Spy agency admits agents posted political comments

Spy agency admits agents posted political comments - Arirang Nov 5

Hamas reconciles with Gaza Salafists

Hamas reconciles with Gaza Salafists - AlMonitor Nov 5

Series of deadly explosions outside Communist party office in China

Series of deadly explosions outside Communist party office in China - Guardian Nov 6

Iran prosecutor killed in attack

Iran prosecutor killed in attack - AFP Nov 6

Iran, Israel take part in Middle East nuclear meeting

Iran, Israel take part in Middle East nuclear meeting  - Reuters Nov 5

Indications suggest Syria may attempt to hide chemical stash, U.S. official says

Indications suggest Syria may attempt to hide chemical stash, U.S. official says - Reuters Nov 6

tisdag 5 november 2013

Britain's 'secret listening post in the heart of Berlin'

Britain's 'secret listening post in the heart of Berlin' - The Independent Nov 5

Real Fake Missiles: North Korea’s ICBM Mockups Are Getting Scary Good

Real Fake Missiles: North Korea’s ICBM Mockups Are Getting Scary Good - 38:th North Nov 4

Islamist rebels in Syria use faces of the dead to lure the living

Islamist rebels in Syria use faces of the dead to lure the living - Washington Post Nov 5

A woman stands alone defying the ISIS in Syria

A woman stands alone defying the ISIS in Syria - Al Arabiya Nov 4

Syrian al-Qaeda prepares to launch attack in Turkey's big cities

Syrian al-Qaeda prepares to launch attack in Turkey's big cities - Todays Zaman Nov 4

Former spy: Kenya mall attack 'could have been prevented'

Former spy: Kenya mall attack 'could have been prevented' - CNN Nov 4

Extremist leader: I headed attack on Nigerian city

Extremist leader: I headed attack on Nigerian city - Fremont Tribune Nov 4

Anonymous Indonesia hacks 170 Australian websites over spy claims

Anonymous Indonesia hacks 170 Australian websites over spy claims - Washington Times Nov 4

Brazil admits to spying on U.S. officials

Brazil admits to spying on U.S. officials - The Hill Nov 4

China replaces top general in Xinjiang after Beijing attack

China replaces top general in Xinjiang after Beijing attack - Guardian Nov 4

Search warrant for Tripoli Alawite leader Eid

Search warrant for Tripoli Alawite leader Eid - Daily Star Nov 4

Israel to spend NIS 871 million on Mossad, Shin Bet pensions

Israel to spend NIS 871 million on Mossad, Shin Bet pensions - Haaretz Nov 5

Kim Jong-un’s aunt fled to U.S.

Kim Jong-un’s aunt fled to U.S. - Korea Joongang Daily Nov 5

måndag 4 november 2013

Bahrain jails four for life, six to 15 years for Iran-linked cell

Bahrain jails four for life, six to 15 years for Iran-linked cell  - Reuters Nov 4

Iran Revolutionary Guards commander killed in Syria

Iran Revolutionary Guards commander killed in Syria - Reuters Nov 4

NSA chief likely to be stripped of cyber war powers

NSA chief likely to be stripped of cyber war powers - The Hill Nov 4

Elusive Al-Qaida Leader in Syria Stays in Shadows

Elusive Al-Qaida Leader in Syria Stays in Shadows - AP Nov 4

North Korea says naval vessel sinks, killing sailors

North Korea says naval vessel sinks, killing sailors - AP Nov 4

Navy secrets bought with prostitutes, bribes

Navy secrets bought with prostitutes, bribes - AP Nov 4

Egypt’s Newest Jihadists: The Jamal Network

Egypt’s Newest Jihadists: The Jamal Network - Daily Beast Nov 1

It's Now Clear That Edward Snowden's Life Is Dictated By Russian Intelligence

It's Now Clear That Edward Snowden's Life Is Dictated By Russian Intelligence - Business Insider Nov 1

Hackers deface dozens of websites in Australia, Philippines

Hackers deface dozens of websites in Australia, Philippines - Reuters Nov 3

East Libya autonomy movement launches government, challenges Tripoli

East Libya autonomy movement launches government, challenges Tripoli - NBC Nov 3

Swiss Lawmakers Want to Meet Snowden in Russia

Swiss Lawmakers Want to Meet Snowden in Russia - RIA Novosti Nov 2

Germans: European spy agencies swap tech tips

Germans: European spy agencies swap tech tips - AP Nov 2

Why spy on allies? Even good friends keep secrets

Why spy on allies? Even good friends keep secrets - AP Oct 31

Defense ministry site hit by cyber attack

Defense ministry site hit by cyber attack - The Baltic Times Nov 1

U.S. intelligence agencies have their own Twitter. It’s called eChirp.

U.S. intelligence agencies have their own Twitter. It’s called eChirp.- Washington Post Nov 1

More chatter than needed

More chatter than needed - Washington Post Nov 2

Listening post revealed on Cocos Islands

Listening post revealed on Cocos Islands - Sydney Morning Herald Nov 1

Israel reportedly thwarts cyber attack from China

Israel reportedly thwarts cyber attack from China - Times of Israel Oct 28

Hacker Group Anonymous Targets Singapore with Cyber Attack Over Censorship

Hacker Group Anonymous Targets Singapore with Cyber Attack Over Censorship  - Time Nov 1

Finland says government's data network hit by severe hacking

Finland says government's data network hit by severe hacking - Reuters Oct 31

Report says North Korean soldiers sell important files, take bribes

Report says North Korean soldiers sell important files, take bribes - UPI Nov 1

Indonesia summons Australian ambassador over U.S.-led spying report

Indonesia summons Australian ambassador over U.S.-led spying report - Reuters Nov 1

Kenyan warplanes bomb al Shabaab strongholds in Somalia

Kenyan warplanes bomb al Shabaab strongholds in Somalia - Reuters Oct 31

Israel strikes Russian weapons shipment in Syria

Israel strikes Russian weapons shipment in Syria - AP Oct 31

Shatkovsky dismissed as SBU first deputy chief

Shatkovsky dismissed as SBU first deputy chief - Interfax Oct 30

NSA’s Mideast spying ‘intense’ amid regional upheaval

NSA’s Mideast spying ‘intense’ amid regional upheaval - Al Arabiya Oct 29

Russia's Spying Craze

Russia's Spying Craze - The Moscow Times Oct 31

Russian Tu-160 Strategic Bombers Land in Nicaragua

Russian Tu-160 Strategic Bombers Land in Nicaragua - RIA Novosti Oct 31

RI wants US to explain report of surveillance facility

RI wants US to explain report of surveillance facility - Jakarta Post Oct 30

How Australia spies on its neighbours

How Australia spies on its neighbours - Sydney Morning Herald Oct 31

Hungary Raises US Electronic Surveillance Concerns

Hungary Raises US Electronic Surveillance Concerns  - Wall Street Journal Oct 30

Italian magazine says U.S. spies listened to pope, Vatican says unaware

Italian magazine says U.S. spies listened to pope, Vatican says unaware - Reuters Oct 30

Pakistani Taliban Appoints Interim Leader

Pakistani Taliban Appoints Interim Leader - RFE/RL Nov 4

How America got Taliban target number one

How America got Taliban target number one - The Telegraph Nov 2

Israel ‘furious’ with White House for leak on Syria strike

Israel ‘furious’ with White House for leak on Syria strike - Times of Israel Nov 1

Iraqi premier asks U.S. for arms, intel to battle al Qaeda

Iraqi premier asks U.S. for arms, intel to battle al Qaeda - Washington Times Oct 31

Golden Dawn shooting survivor could hold clues to identities of killers

Golden Dawn shooting survivor could hold clues to identities of killers - Guardian Nov 3

Maldives police buy weapons shipment from UK-owned firm

Maldives police buy weapons shipment from UK-owned firm - Guardian Nov 3

Police search for missing terror suspect

Police search for missing terror suspect - Guardian Nov 3

The $120,000 home where Taliban chief died

The $120,000 home where Taliban chief died - AFP Nov 4

Jumblatt sends conciliatory letter to Assad, gets mixed reply

Jumblatt sends conciliatory letter to Assad, gets mixed reply  - Daily Star Nov 4

US also eavesdrops on Israel, says former Mossad head

US also eavesdrops on Israel, says former Mossad head - Times of Israel Oct 25

No Morsel Too Minuscule for All-Consuming N.S.A.

No Morsel Too Minuscule for All-Consuming N.S.A.- New York Times Nov 2