torsdag 30 januari 2014

CIA Helped Saudis in Secret Chinese Missile Deal

CIA Helped Saudis in Secret Chinese Missile Deal - Newsweek Jan 29

Target Sochi: The threat from the Caucasus Emirate

Target Sochi: The threat from the Caucasus Emirate - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Jan 27

Foreign spies ‘highly’ interested in Canada’s nuclear and military secrets, intelligence agency warns

Foreign spies ‘highly’ interested in Canada’s nuclear and military secrets, intelligence agency warns - National Post Jan 27

Al-Qaeda-linked ISIS opens branch in Lebanon

Al-Qaeda-linked ISIS opens branch in Lebanon - Al-Arabiya Jan 25

SpyEye Malware Mastermind Pleads Guilty

SpyEye Malware Mastermind Pleads Guilty - FBI Jan 28

British spy chief buffeted by Snowden leaks will step down at year end

British spy chief buffeted by Snowden leaks will step down at year end - Reuters Jan 28

Relationship between Hamid Karzai and US grows ever more poisonous

Relationship between Hamid Karzai and US grows ever more poisonous - Guardian Jan 29

Significant Developments at North Korea’s Sohae Test Facility

Significant Developments at North Korea’s Sohae Test Facility - 38 North Jan 29

Eight would-be Syria 'jihadists' have their passports confiscated

Eight would-be Syria 'jihadists' have their passports confiscated - Dutch News Jan 28

Convicted Cuban agent due for release next month, but not free to go home

Convicted Cuban agent due for release next month, but not free to go home - Reuters Jan 29

Arrest of billionaire highlights political divisions in Iran

Arrest of billionaire highlights political divisions in Iran - Reuters Jan 30

Mushrooming Citizen Patrols In Ukraine Raise Fear Of More Violence, Divisions

Mushrooming Citizen Patrols In Ukraine Raise Fear Of More Violence, Divisions - RFE/RL Jan 29

The Dawn of the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham

The Dawn of the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham - Hudson Institute Jan 27

PYD declares autonomy, seeks recognition from int'l community

PYD declares autonomy, seeks recognition from int'l community - Todays Zaman Jan 29

U.S. intel confirms North Korea nuclear reactor restarted

U.S. intel confirms North Korea nuclear reactor restarted - AP Jan 29

Ecuador former police chief Edgar Vaca arrested in the US

Ecuador former police chief Edgar Vaca arrested in the US - BBC Jan 30

Alleged S. Sudan coup plotters flown to Kenya

Alleged S. Sudan coup plotters flown to Kenya  - AP Jan 29

Ex-Abdullah Azzam heir charged with plotting terror attacks

Ex-Abdullah Azzam heir charged with plotting terror attacks  - Daily Star Jan 30

Cell-jamming devices remain idle in Roumieh Prison

Cell-jamming devices remain idle in Roumieh Prison - Daily Star Jan 30

Iraq releases rare 'ISIS chief' photo

Iraq releases rare 'ISIS chief' photo - AFP Jan 29

onsdag 29 januari 2014

Jordan’s balancing act on Syria

Jordan’s balancing act on Syria - AlMonitor Jan 27

SAMs in Egypt’s Sinai

SAMs in Egypt’s Sinai - FDD Jan 28

Intelligence officials see growing Middle East threats

Intelligence officials see growing Middle East threats - Washington Times Jan 29

Libya minister unharmed in assassination attempt:

 Libya minister unharmed in assassination attempt:- AFP Jan 29

Lebanon charges 13 over links to terror groups

Lebanon charges 13 over links to terror groups  - Daily Star Jan 29

Libya army retakes air base from Gadhafi loyalists

Libya army retakes air base from Gadhafi loyalists - AFP Jan 29

Israeli general says Al-Qaeda's Syria fighters set up in Turkey

Israeli general says Al-Qaeda's Syria fighters set up in Turkey  - Reuters Jan 29

Syria may be able to produce biological weapons

Syria may be able to produce biological weapons - AFP Jan 29

Sinai-based jihadist group claims responsibility for latest Egyptian attacks

Sinai-based jihadist group claims responsibility for latest Egyptian attacks - Jerusalem Post Jan 29

Intelligence head: 170,000 rockets and missiles threaten Israel

Intelligence head: 170,000 rockets and missiles threaten Israel - Jerusalem Post Jan 29

Israel jails anti-Zionist for offering to spy for Iran

Israel jails anti-Zionist for offering to spy for Iran - BBC Jan 28

tisdag 28 januari 2014

Karzai suspects U.S. is behind insurgent-style attacks

Karzai suspects U.S. is behind insurgent-style attacks - Washington Post Jan 28

Pakistan 'on war footing to smash Taliban'

Pakistan 'on war footing to smash Taliban' - Guardian Jan 28

Why Hezbollah will have to leave Syria

Why Hezbollah will have to leave Syria - NOW Jan 27

Is the Assad Regime in League with al-Qaeda?

Is the Assad Regime in League with al-Qaeda?  - Time Jan 27

Afghan National Army; picking up the intelligence signal

Afghan National Army; picking up the intelligence signal - US Army Jan 27

Deadly U.S. airstrike in Somalia marks jihadist dangers

Deadly U.S. airstrike in Somalia marks jihadist dangers - UPI Jan 27

Gunmen kill senior Egyptian Interior Ministry official

Gunmen kill senior Egyptian Interior Ministry official - Reuters Jan 28

Bringing the War Back Home?

Bringing the War Back Home? - Asharq al-Awsat Jan 27

ISIS leaders killed, captured in Aleppo

ISIS leaders killed, captured in Aleppo - Daily Star Jan 28

Shin Bet: West Bank terror attacks more than doubled in 2013

Shin Bet: West Bank terror attacks more than doubled in 2013 - Jerusalem Post Jan 27

Erik Prince: Out of Blackwater and Into China

Erik Prince: Out of Blackwater and Into China - Wall Street Journal Jan 24

Hitmen for hire: academics unlock the secret behaviour of Britain's contract killers

Hitmen for hire: academics unlock the secret behaviour of Britain's contract killers - The Observer Jan 25

måndag 27 januari 2014

U.S. Identifies Terror Group Threatening Attacks on the Olympics

U.S. Identifies Terror Group Threatening Attacks on the Olympics - Washington Free Beacon Jan 27

Key Al-Qaeda militant killed in Syria

Key Al-Qaeda militant killed in Syria - AP Jan 27

A Japanese Mafia In Crisis Banks On Abenomics

A Japanese Mafia In Crisis Banks On Abenomics  - Worldcrunch Jan 25

Al-Qaida wages assassination war against Yemen's spy services

Al-Qaida wages assassination war against Yemen's spy services  - UPI Jan 22

Terrorist Designation of Ziyad al-Nakhalah

Terrorist Designation of Ziyad al-Nakhalah - State Department Jan 23

The hidden history of the CIA’s prison in Poland

The hidden history of the CIA’s prison in Poland - Washington Post Jan 23

U.S. officials say Russia not sharing Olympic threat specifics

U.S. officials say Russia not sharing Olympic threat specifics - Reuters Jan 23

Israeli Intelligence Would Be Helpless Without Its Squadron Of 'Flying Camels'

Israeli Intelligence Would Be Helpless Without Its Squadron Of 'Flying Camels' - The Aviationist Jan 23

China appoints Xi to head national security commission

China appoints Xi to head national security commission  - Reuters Jan 25

US and allies secretly back rebels against al-Qaeda militants

US and allies secretly back rebels against al-Qaeda militants - New Zealand Herald Jan 23

Russia's Surveillance State

Russia's Surveillance State - World Policy Journal Fall 2013

Syrian Electronic Army Continues Cyber Campaign with CNN Hack

Syrian Electronic Army Continues Cyber Campaign with CNN Hack - International Business Times Jan 24

Obama signs off on nomination of Rogers as NSA director

Obama signs off on nomination of Rogers as NSA director - Washington Post Jan 25

Kenyan security agencies ignored warnings before Westgate attack

Kenyan security agencies ignored warnings before Westgate attack - Reuters Jan 26

The Franchising of Al Qaeda

The Franchising of Al Qaeda - New York Times Jan 25

Rebels flee C. African Republic capital

Rebels flee C. African Republic capital - AP Jan 26

Israel extends detention of suspected al-Qaida men

Israel extends detention of suspected al-Qaida men - AP Jan 26

Can Egypt Handle Ansar Bayt al Maqdis?

Can Egypt Handle Ansar Bayt al Maqdis? - The National Interest Jan 26

Dead, jailed terrorists still CBI's most wanted

Dead, jailed terrorists still CBI's most wanted - Times of India Jan 25

Filipino troops battle rebels opposing peace deal

Filipino troops battle rebels opposing peace deal - AP Jan 27

Zarrab suspected of sending $1.5 million for assassination of Saudi envoy

Zarrab suspected of sending $1.5 million for assassination of Saudi envoy - Todays Zaman Jan 26

Somali militant killed in missile attack

Somali militant killed in missile attack - AP Jan 26

Libya says kidnapped Egypt diplomats freed

Libya says kidnapped Egypt diplomats freed - Reuters Jan 27

Lebanon-based militant pledges allegiance to ISIS

Lebanon-based militant pledges allegiance to ISIS - Daily Star Jan 27

New fighters, arms spark fresh fears in Tripoli

New fighters, arms spark fresh fears in Tripoli  - Daily Star Jan 27

Israeli defense computer hit in cyber attack

Israeli defense computer hit in cyber attack . AFP Jan 27

British student Nawal Msaad charged with aiding Syrian terrorists ‘was caught smuggling €20,000 in her knickers’

British student Nawal Msaad charged with aiding Syrian terrorists ‘was caught smuggling €20,000 in her knickers’ - Independent Jan 24

Israeli jets bomb missile launchers in Latakia

Israeli jets bomb missile launchers in Latakia - Jerusalem Post Jan 27

onsdag 22 januari 2014

Report Links Chinese Elite to Offshore Tax Havens

Report Links Chinese Elite to Offshore Tax Havens - AP Jan 22

Colombian army kills 14 Farc rebels in Arauca

Colombian army kills 14 Farc rebels in Arauca - BBC Jan 21

Former spymaster gets 2-year jail term for graft

Former spymaster gets 2-year jail term for graft - Yonhap Jan 22

Russia hacked hundreds of Western, Asian companies

Russia hacked hundreds of Western, Asian companies - Reuters Jan 22

After IAF terrorist assassination, Islamic Jihad says 'blood of martyrs not in vain'

After IAF terrorist assassination, Islamic Jihad says 'blood of martyrs not in vain'  - Jerusalem Post Jan 22

3 east Jerusalem al-Qaida recruits arrested, 'planned massive bombings'

3 east Jerusalem al-Qaida recruits arrested, 'planned massive bombings'- Jerusalem Post Jan 22

New mass grave in C. Africa Republic

New mass grave in C. Africa Republic - AP Jan 21

Militant Killed Ahead Of Sochi Olympics; 'Black Widows' Hunted

Militant Killed Ahead Of Sochi Olympics; 'Black Widows' Hunted - RFE/RL Jan 22

France to bolster military presence in Africa

France to bolster military presence in Africa - AP Jan 21

Ukraine protesters being spied on through cell phones

Ukraine protesters being spied on through cell phones - Washington Times Jan 21

Detained militia chief threatens politicians

Detained militia chief threatens politicians - Reuters Jan 22

Theresa May under pressure as the leader of ultra-nationalist Hungarian party Jobbik prepares UK visit

Theresa May under pressure as the leader of ultra-nationalist Hungarian party Jobbik prepares UK visit - Independent Jan 21

Israel kills two Gaza militants, including one behind rockets during Sharon funeral

Israel kills two Gaza militants, including one behind rockets during Sharon funeral - Haaretz Jan 22

tisdag 21 januari 2014

Iraq hangs 26 convicted on terror charges

Iraq hangs 26 convicted on terror charges - AP Jan 21

May a Thousand Spies Bloom

May a Thousand Spies Bloom - Newsweek Jan 16

East Timor, Australia Argue Over Oil Treaty Deal

East Timor, Australia Argue Over Oil Treaty Deal - AP Jan 20

Russia Begins Construction of National Defense Center

Russia Begins Construction of National Defense Center - RIA Novosti Jan 20

24 Killed as Pakistan Goes After Militants

24 Killed as Pakistan Goes After Militants - New York Times Jan 21

Gunmen kill leading figure of Yemeni Shi'ite group

Gunmen kill leading figure of Yemeni Shi'ite group - Reuters Jan 21

Two landing ships join Russian Navy unit in Mediterranean

Two landing ships join Russian Navy unit in Mediterranean - Interfax Jan 20

U.S. Special Forces Train for Guerrilla War in North Korea

U.S. Special Forces Train for Guerrilla War in North Korea - War is Boring Jan 20

Russia's Homegrown Terror Threat

Russia's Homegrown Terror Threat - The National Interest Jan 21

Turkish authorities issue suicide attack warning amid Syria talks, after tip on al-Qaeda linked group

Turkish authorities issue suicide attack warning amid Syria talks, after tip on al-Qaeda linked group - Trend Jan 21

Arrested Vatican prelate in new money laundering charge

Arrested Vatican prelate in new money laundering charge - Reuters Jan 21

Egyptian militants claim rocket attack on Israel's Eilat

Egyptian militants claim rocket attack on Israel's Eilat - Reuters Jan 21

Kazakh State Secretary, Envoy To Moscow Dismissed

Kazakh State Secretary, Envoy To Moscow Dismissed - RFE/RL Jan 21

Assad bolsters al-Qaeda affiliates in Syria with secret oil deals, prisoner release

Assad bolsters al-Qaeda affiliates in Syria with secret oil deals, prisoner release - Homeland Security News Jan 21

Turkish intelligence service trucks reveal secrets

Turkish intelligence service trucks reveal secrets - AlMonitor Jan 20

Is Doku Umarov Really Dead? Assessing The Circumstantial Evidence

Is Doku Umarov Really Dead? Assessing The Circumstantial Evidence - RFE/RL Jan 20

Russians seek alleged female terrorist in Sochi, site of Olympics

Russians seek alleged female terrorist in Sochi, site of Olympics  - Los Angeles Times Jan 20

Islamic militant group threatens to strike Olympics

Islamic militant group threatens to strike Olympics - AP Jan 20

Indonesia sentences militant over Burma embassy plot

Indonesia sentences militant over Burma embassy plot - AP Jan 21

November 17 terrorist vows return to violence after absconding from prison

November 17 terrorist vows return to violence after absconding from prison - Guardian Jan 20

Former Shining Path leader 'Presidente Gonzalo' faces Peru court

Former Shining Path leader 'Presidente Gonzalo' faces Peru court - Guardian Jan 21

Nusra Front Lebanon branch claims Beirut bombing

Nusra Front Lebanon branch claims Beirut bombing - Daily Star Jan 21

Syria photos may be proof of 'industrial-scale killing' and torture carried out by Assad regime

Syria photos may be proof of 'industrial-scale killing' and torture carried out by Assad regime - Independent Jan 21

Explosion rocks Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut, at least three dead

Explosion rocks Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut, at least three dead - Haaretz Jan 21

IDF ‘cyber commanders’ emerge as digital dangers grow

IDF ‘cyber commanders’ emerge as digital dangers grow - Jerusalem Post Jan 21

måndag 20 januari 2014

Afghanistan hints at Pakistani spy link to Kabul attack

Afghanistan hints at Pakistani spy link to Kabul attack - AFP Jan 19

Iraq Again Uses Sunni Tribesmen in Militant War

Iraq Again Uses Sunni Tribesmen in Militant War - New York Times Jan 19

China begins naval drills in South China Sea

China begins naval drills in South China Sea - AP Jan 20

The End of Erdogan’s Islamization?

 The End of Erdogan’s Islamization? - National Review Jan 18

Attack by Al-Qaida Militants Kills 8 Yemeni Troops

Attack by Al-Qaida Militants Kills 8 Yemeni Troops - AP Jan 16

Russian Pacific Fleet airbase supplied with drones

Russian Pacific Fleet airbase supplied with drones - Voice of Russia Jan 16

Russia steps up military lifeline to Syria's Assad

 Russia steps up military lifeline to Syria's Assad - Reuters Jan 17

Malware in Target attack partly in Russian

Malware in Target attack partly in Russian - USA Today Jan 16

Former general deserves life sentence for espionage

Former general deserves life sentence for espionage - Focus Taiwan Jan 18

Minneapolis: Prosecutors seeking 2 years for student in terrorism perjury case

Minneapolis: Prosecutors seeking 2 years for student in terrorism perjury case - Twin Cities Jan 16

Desert gives al-Qaida refuge after Mali defeat

Desert gives al-Qaida refuge after Mali defeat - AP Jan 19

China begins building second aircraft carrier

China begins building second aircraft carrier - Sydney Morning Herald Jan 20

Americans radicalized by Al Qaeda are a big concern

Americans radicalized by Al Qaeda are a big concern  - Los Angeles Times Jan 18

Israel fires missile at motorcycle rider in Gaza it says was responsible for rocket attacks

Israel fires missile at motorcycle rider in Gaza it says was responsible for rocket attacks - Washington Post Jan 19

'Living suicide bomb' rejoins al-Qaida after Saudi deprogramming

'Living suicide bomb' rejoins al-Qaida after Saudi deprogramming - Guardian Jan 18

Drive-by shooting kills Iranian diplomat in Yemen

Drive-by shooting kills Iranian diplomat in Yemen - AP Jan 18

Jihadists from at least four Al Qaeda groups in on Benghazi attack

Jihadists from at least four Al Qaeda groups in on Benghazi attack - Washington Times Jan 19

Taliban bomb kills 13 near main Pakistani army HQ

Taliban bomb kills 13 near main Pakistani army HQ  - AP Jan 20

Islamist group claims Volgograd attacks

Islamist group claims Volgograd attacks - Reuters Jan 20

ISIS 'reaching out' to Syria rebels

 ISIS 'reaching out' to Syria rebels - AFP Jan 19

Jihadists construct the Atomium bomb: YouTube video threat to Belgian tourist attraction

Jihadists construct the Atomium bomb: YouTube video threat to Belgian tourist attraction - Independent Jan 19

UN chief Ban invites Iran to Syria peace talks

UN chief Ban invites Iran to Syria peace talks - Haaretz Jan 20

Israeli expert seeks ethics code for cyber warfare

Israeli expert seeks ethics code for cyber warfare - Haaretz Jan 20

15-year-old French jihadists fighting in Syria

15-year-old French jihadists fighting in Syria - Jerusalem Post Jan 20

House Intelligence chairman hints at Russian help in Snowden leaks

House Intelligence chairman hints at Russian help in Snowden leaks - NBC Jan 19

torsdag 16 januari 2014

The Looming Narco-State in Afghanistan

The Looming Narco-State in Afghanistan - The Atlantic Jan 15

RAW chief consulted MI6 in build-up to Operation Bluestar

RAW chief consulted MI6 in build-up to Operation Bluestar - The Hindu Jan 16

With Afghan drawdown ongoing, U.S. to set up center in Bahrain to continue anti-drug efforts

 With Afghan drawdown ongoing, U.S. to set up center in Bahrain to continue anti-drug efforts - Washington Post Jan 16

Nigerian president replaces military leadership after insurgency setbacks

Nigerian president replaces military leadership after insurgency setbacks - Reuters Jan 16

Netanyahu in Amman for closed-door talks on Israeli-Palestinian peace

Netanyahu in Amman for closed-door talks on Israeli-Palestinian peace - AP Jan 16

N.S.A. Devises Radio Pathway Into Computers

N.S.A. Devises Radio Pathway Into Computers - New York Times Jan 14

Signs are Assad will endure -- thanks to al-Qaida

Signs are Assad will endure -- thanks to al-Qaida - UPI Jan 15

Afghan airfield attack foiled; missile launchers, missiles seized

Afghan airfield attack foiled; missile launchers, missiles seized  - UPI Jan 15

Saudi-Qatar rivalry divides Syrian opposition

Saudi-Qatar rivalry divides Syrian opposition - Reuters Jan 15

Iran's Intelligence Minister Says No Need For Media To Cover Economic Corruption

Iran's Intelligence Minister Says No Need For Media To Cover Economic Corruption - RFE/RL Jan 15

New Kuwaiti Justice Minister Has Deep Extremist Ties

New Kuwaiti Justice Minister Has Deep Extremist Ties - The National Interest Jan 16

Has al-Qaeda found Zarqawi's successor?

Has al-Qaeda found Zarqawi's successor? - AlMonitor Jan 15

Attacks in the Suez: Security of the Canal at Risk?

Attacks in the Suez: Security of the Canal at Risk? - CTC Jan 15

Rewards offered for Maghreb terrorists

Rewards offered for Maghreb terrorists - Magharebia Jan 13

AK Party to restrict freedoms by censorship on Internet

AK Party to restrict freedoms by censorship on Internet - Todays Zaman Jan 15

13,000 teens complete Hamas training camps to emulate ‘suicide martyrs’

13,000 teens complete Hamas training camps to emulate ‘suicide martyrs’  - Times of Israel Jan 15

Chinese police detain suicide bomber's daughter

Chinese police detain suicide bomber's daughter - Guardian Jan 15

Ugandan troops join South Sudan fight

Ugandan troops join South Sudan fight - AP Jan 16

European intelligence seeking info on jihadis in Syria - from Assad regime

European intelligence seeking info on jihadis in Syria - from Assad regime - Haaretz Jan 15

Shin Bet thwarts terror kidnapping plot

Shin Bet thwarts terror kidnapping plot - Jerusalem Post Jan 15

Missile defense expert warns of growing strategic threat

Missile defense expert warns of growing strategic threat - Jerusalem Post Jan 15

onsdag 15 januari 2014

5 African Countries to Watch in 2014

5 African Countries to Watch in 2014 - US News and World Report Jan 14

Erdogan declares war on Gulen's 'empire of fear'

Erdogan declares war on Gulen's 'empire of fear'  - AFP Jan 15

Trial of Kenya Westgate mall attack suspects begins

Trial of Kenya Westgate mall attack suspects begins - Reuters Jan 15

ISIS emir killed by Syria rebels

ISIS emir killed by Syria rebels - Daily Star Jan 15

Army arrests, wounds man over Majid’s case in Bekaa

Army arrests, wounds man over Majid’s case in Bekaa  - Daily Star Jan 15

Chinese general caught with 'pure gold' statue of Chairman Mao

Chinese general caught with 'pure gold' statue of Chairman Mao - The Telegraph Jan 15

Suspected al-Qaeda members nabbed in police operation

Suspected al-Qaeda members nabbed in police operation - Todays Zaman Jan 14

Man arrested in N.J. for attempted smuggling of F-35 data to Iran

Man arrested in N.J. for attempted smuggling of F-35 data to Iran - Washington Times Jan 14

Suspected terrorist walks into Paris police station to complain about job

 Suspected terrorist walks into Paris police station to complain about job - Washington Times Jan 14

Syria says West talks to Damascus about Islamist rebels

Syria says West talks to Damascus about Islamist rebels - BBC Jan 15

Malawi prepares for $100m 'cashgate' corruption trial

Malawi prepares for $100m 'cashgate' corruption trial - Guardian Jan 14

Hollande says 700 from France fighting in Syria

Hollande says 700 from France fighting in Syria  - AFP Jan 14

Iran foreign minister arrives in Damascus

Iran foreign minister arrives in Damascus - AFP Jan 15

U.N. points to Chadian collusion in CAR killings

U.N. points to Chadian collusion in CAR killings - Reuters Jan15

tisdag 14 januari 2014

Bishkek Recalls Ambassador From Dushanbe Over Border Incident

Bishkek Recalls Ambassador From Dushanbe Over Border Incident - RFE/RL Jan 14

As al Qaeda revives, Iraq struggles to secure Syria border

As al Qaeda revives, Iraq struggles to secure Syria border - Reuters Jan 14

Al-Qaeda-linked group vows attacks on Iran, Hezbollah

Al-Qaeda-linked group vows attacks on Iran, Hezbollah - Daily Star Jan 14

Turkish police detain IHH members over links to Al-Qaida

Turkish police detain IHH members over links to Al-Qaida - AP Jan 14

After dispensing with Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt trains its sights on Hamas

After dispensing with Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt trains its sights on Hamas - Reuters Jan 14

How Israel and Hamas weaponized social media

How Israel and Hamas weaponized social media - Cnet Jan 13

Everything You Need to Know About Al-Qaeda in Iraq

Everything You Need to Know About Al-Qaeda in Iraq - Defense One Jan 13

The “Rise” of Al Qaeda in Iraq and the Threat from Prime Minister Maliki

The “Rise” of Al Qaeda in Iraq and the Threat from Prime Minister Maliki - CSIS Jan 13

Meet al-Qaeda's new poster boy for the Middle East

Meet al-Qaeda's new poster boy for the Middle East - The Telegraph Jan 11

Ex-U.S. soldier who wanted to help al Shabaab sentenced to prison

Ex-U.S. soldier who wanted to help al Shabaab sentenced to prison - Reuters Jan 13

The Axis of Orbit: Iran-DPRK Space Cooperation

The Axis of Orbit: Iran-DPRK Space Cooperation - 38 North Jan 13

Iran’s ‘secret’ al Qaeda prisoners

Iran’s ‘secret’ al Qaeda prisoners - France 24 Jan 10

Former premier of Turks & Caicos released on bail

Former premier of Turks & Caicos released on bail - AP Jan 14

Hypersonic arms race: China tests high-speed missile to beat U.S. defenses

Hypersonic arms race: China tests high-speed missile to beat U.S. defenses - Washington Free Beacon Jan 13

Russia expels US journalist David Satter without explanation

Russia expels US journalist David Satter without explanation - Guardian Jan 12

Iranian foreign minister meets Hezbollah chief

Iranian foreign minister meets Hezbollah chief - Daily Star Jan 13

Twitter suspends Hamas' military wing account

Twitter suspends Hamas' military wing account - Haaretz Jan 14

Ex-security chief flees Denmark over arrest fears

Ex-security chief flees Denmark over arrest fears - Middle East Monitor Jan 12

Al Qaeda controls more territory than ever in Middle East

Al Qaeda controls more territory than ever in Middle East - CNN Jan 8

måndag 13 januari 2014

Hungary PM to meet Russia's Putin, nuclear deal likely

Hungary PM to meet Russia's Putin, nuclear deal likely - Reuters Jan 13

Iraq's Maliki to revive Sunni militia role against al Qaeda

Iraq's Maliki to revive Sunni militia role against al Qaeda - Reuters Jan 13

How gangs used the Freemasons to corrupt police

How gangs used the Freemasons to corrupt police - Independent Jan 13

Snowden worked at US embassy in Delhi

 Snowden worked at US embassy in Delhi - AFP Jan 13

Al Qaeda’s Next Comeback Could Be Afghanistan And Pakistan

Al Qaeda’s Next Comeback Could Be Afghanistan And Pakistan - Daily Beast Jan 13

ISAFP to be expanded, not abolished

ISAFP to be expanded, not abolished - The Phillippine Star Jan 12

Cyprus allows Russian air forces to use Paphos airbase

Cyprus allows Russian air forces to use Paphos airbase - Voice of Russia Jan 11

Massive RCMP probe stopped Al-Qaeda-linked conspiracy to derail passenger train

Massive RCMP probe stopped Al-Qaeda-linked conspiracy to derail passenger train - National Post Jan 11

Security and Defense: Israel’s eyes and ears

Security and Defense: Israel’s eyes and ears - Jerusalem Post Jan 11

Russian Carrier Group Skirts Britain on Trip to Mediterranean

Russian Carrier Group Skirts Britain on Trip to Mediterranean - RIA Novosti Jan 10

Taliban killings in Pakistani city may be part of pattern

Taliban killings in Pakistani city may be part of pattern - Reuters Jan 10

Joining the dots could produce red faces among our spymasters

Joining the dots could produce red faces among our spymasters  - Sydney Morning Herald Jan 10

For Indonesian jihadists, Syrian civil war beckons

For Indonesian jihadists, Syrian civil war beckons - AP Jan 10

Syria Militants Said to Recruit Visiting Americans to Attack U.S.

Syria Militants Said to Recruit Visiting Americans to Attack U.S. - New York Times Jan 9

Canada courting U.S. web giants in wake of NSA spy scandal

Canada courting U.S. web giants in wake of NSA spy scandal - The Star Jan 9

Syrian opposition group on brink of collapse

Syrian opposition group on brink of collapse - AP Jan 9

ASIO spying on Syria fund-raisers amid terrorism funding fears

ASIO spying on Syria fund-raisers amid terrorism funding fears - Sydney Morning Herald Jan 12

Taliban talks going nowhere despite secret meetings

Taliban talks going nowhere despite secret meetings - Fox News Jan 10

Hezbollah can now pinpoint missile targets anywhere in Israel, says Iranian general

Hezbollah can now pinpoint missile targets anywhere in Israel, says Iranian general - AP Jan 11

First smoking, football, films and bras – now al-Shabaab has banned the internet

First smoking, football, films and bras – now al-Shabaab has banned the internet - Independent Jan 10

Taiwanese intelligence officer Emily Mei Yeh faces long prison term in Taiwan after being refused asylum in UK

Taiwanese intelligence officer Emily Mei Yeh faces long prison term in Taiwan after being refused asylum in UK - Independent Jan 11

Iran agrees to daily inspections as it reaches interim nuclear deal with world powers

Iran agrees to daily inspections as it reaches interim nuclear deal with world powers - Independent Jan 13

Al-Qaida group executes dozens of Islamist rivals in northern Syria

Al-Qaida group executes dozens of Islamist rivals in northern Syria - Reuters Jan 13

Perkovic extradition saga continues

Perkovic extradition saga continues - Deutsche Welle Jan 8

How al-Qaeda Changed the Syrian War

How al-Qaeda Changed the Syrian War - New York Review of Books Dec 27

torsdag 9 januari 2014

Drug traffickers threaten Central America

Drug traffickers threaten Central America - Miami Herald Jan 8

Iran’s fingerprints in Fallujah

Iran’s fingerprints in Fallujah - Washington Post Jan 9

Israeli military lifts veil on its Iran listeners

Israeli military lifts veil on its Iran listeners - Reuters Jan 9

Syria opposition holds first "unified" meet ahead of peace talks

Syria opposition holds first "unified" meet ahead of peace talks - Reuters Jan 9

French Court Orders Extradition Of Fugitive Kazakh Banker

French Court Orders Extradition Of Fugitive Kazakh Banker - RFE/RL Jan 9

Kim Jong-un's aunt 'in vegetative state after brain surgery'

Kim Jong-un's aunt 'in vegetative state after brain surgery' - The Telegraph Jan 9

Security alert in southern Russia as bodies found in bomb-rigged cars

Security alert in southern Russia as bodies found in bomb-rigged cars - The Telegraph Jan 9

Russia's growing Middle East influence

 Russia's growing Middle East influence - CNN Jan 8

Russian Military to Strengthen Radar Defenses in 2014

Russian Military to Strengthen Radar Defenses in 2014 - RIA Novosti Jan 8

Turkish Intelligence Agency (MIT) at center of political storm

Turkish Intelligence Agency (MIT) at center of political storm  - AlMonitor Jan 8

CIA Cuts Off Public Access to Its Translated News Reports

CIA Cuts Off Public Access to Its Translated News Reports - Secrecy News Jan 8

Rwanda government hints at involvement in spy chief killing

Rwanda government hints at involvement in spy chief killing - The Telegraph Jan 9

In Iraqi City Under Siege, More Support for Militants Than Officials

In Iraqi City Under Siege, More Support for Militants Than Officials - New York Times Jan 7

Al-Qaida-linked group ramps up regional violence

Al-Qaida-linked group ramps up regional violence - AP Jan 9

Former Gitmo detainee with ties to al Qaeda implicated in Benghazi attack

Former Gitmo detainee with ties to al Qaeda implicated in Benghazi attack - Washington Times Jan 8

Iraqi diplomat wants Obama engagement in al Qaeda crisis

Iraqi diplomat wants Obama engagement in al Qaeda crisis - Washington Times Jan 8

Revolutionary Guard leaders pay tribute to slain Lakkis

Revolutionary Guard leaders pay tribute to slain Lakkis  - Daily Star Jan 9

Ex-ISIS detainees tell horror stories of captivity

Ex-ISIS detainees tell horror stories of captivity - Daily Star Jan 9

Palestinians fear war with Hezbollah

Palestinians fear war with Hezbollah - Daily Star Jan 9

Moderate Syrian rebels call for West’s support in fight against al-Qa’ida

Moderate Syrian rebels call for West’s support in fight against al-Qa’ida - Independent Jan 9

onsdag 8 januari 2014

N. Korean refugee accused of spying brings charges against investigators

N. Korean refugee accused of spying brings charges against investigators - Hankyoreh Jan 8

Date Set For Retrial In High-Profile Kazakh Murder Case

Date Set For Retrial In High-Profile Kazakh Murder Case - RFE/RL Jan 8

Suspected militant returning from war in Syria arrested in Spain

Suspected militant returning from war in Syria arrested in Spain - CNN Jan 5

Palestinian militant killed in Gaza, Islamic Jihad says

Palestinian militant killed in Gaza, Islamic Jihad says - Reuters Jan 8

Time for U.S. to focus on Western Sahara

Time for U.S. to focus on Western Sahara - CNN Jan 6

India test-fires nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile

India test-fires nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile - Times of India Jan 7

Argentina appoints Malvinas Secretary to push Falkland Islands issue

Argentina appoints Malvinas Secretary to push Falkland Islands issue - The Telegraph Jan 7

Falluja standoff between Iraqi army and insurgents poses dilemma for Obama

Falluja standoff between Iraqi army and insurgents poses dilemma for Obama - Guardian Jan 7

Jihad in Syria claims life of second French Bons brother

Jihad in Syria claims life of second French Bons brother  - AFP Jan 8

Azzam Brigades will likely attack Army

Azzam Brigades will likely attack Army - Daily Star Jan 8

ISIS vows to crush rival rebel groups

ISIS vows to crush rival rebel groups - Daily Star Jan 8

Ousted Fatah official Dahlan: I will run against Abbas

Ousted Fatah official Dahlan: I will run against Abbas - Jerusalem Post Jan 8

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Taiwanese Intelligence Accused of Meddling in Hong Kong

Taiwanese Intelligence Accused of Meddling in Hong Kong - The Diplomat Jan 7

Securing Sochi: Russia's Elite Counter-Terrorism Fighters

 Securing Sochi: Russia's Elite Counter-Terrorism Fighters - Der Spiegel Jan 7

Greek Convicted Terrorist Vanishes on Furlough

Greek Convicted Terrorist Vanishes on Furlough - AP Jan 7

Fuelled by Syria war, al Qaeda bursts back to life in Iraq

Fuelled by Syria war, al Qaeda bursts back to life in Iraq - Reuters Jan 6

Iran Offers to Help Iraq in Fight Against Al-Qaida

Iran Offers to Help Iraq in Fight Against Al-Qaida - AP Jan 6

Russian hacker owns up to taking over BBC server

Russian hacker owns up to taking over BBC server - SC Magazine Jan 2

Skype hit with a 'cyber attack'

Skype hit with a 'cyber attack' - Reuters Jan 3

Hezbollah Moving Long-Range Missiles From Syria to Lebanon

Hezbollah Moving Long-Range Missiles From Syria to Lebanon - New York Times Jan 2

Rebel ambush kills army commander in eastern Congo

Rebel ambush kills army commander in eastern Congo - Reuters Jan 2

Afghanistan-Pakistan: The Covert War

Afghanistan-Pakistan: The Covert War - The Diplomat Jan 1

Croatia arrests ex-spy chief wanted in Germany

Croatia arrests ex-spy chief wanted in Germany - Reuters Jan 1

Israeli Military Intelligence Sees ‘Deep Strategic Change’ In Iran

Israeli Military Intelligence Sees ‘Deep Strategic Change’ In Iran - Think Progress Dec 31

Ethnic Russian recruits to insurgency pose new threat before Olympics

Ethnic Russian recruits to insurgency pose new threat before Olympics - Reuters Jan 1

Indonesian anti-terror squad kills 6 suspects

Indonesian anti-terror squad kills 6 suspects - AP Jan 1

Bomb Attacks in Russia Echo Threats by Chechen Insurgent

Bomb Attacks in Russia Echo Threats by Chechen Insurgent - New York Times Dec 30

Russia Commissions New Attack Submarine

Russia Commissions New Attack Submarine - RIA Novosti Dec 30

U.S., Libyan forces capture Tunisian militant leader

U.S., Libyan forces capture Tunisian militant leader - Reuters Dec 30

Afghanistan gains will be lost quickly after drawdown, U.S. intelligence estimate warns

Afghanistan gains will be lost quickly after drawdown, U.S. intelligence estimate warns - Washington Post Dec 28

Canadian spy manual reveals how new recruits are supposed to conceal their identities

Canadian spy manual reveals how new recruits are supposed to conceal their identities - Globe and Mail Dec 22

Russia’s Navy Rising

Russia’s Navy Rising - The National Interest Dec 28

California Man Pleads Guilty to Terror Count

California Man Pleads Guilty to Terror Count - AP Dec 27

“Finnish CIA” not on the agenda

“Finnish CIA” not on the agenda - Helsinki Times Dec 23

Reactor Fuel Fabrication Facilities Identified at Yongbyon Nuclear Complex

Reactor Fuel Fabrication Facilities Identified at Yongbyon Nuclear Complex - 38 North Dec 23

Assad's secret oil lifeline: Iraqi crude from Egypt

Assad's secret oil lifeline: Iraqi crude from Egypt - Reuters Dec 23

Islamic charity officials gave millions to al-Qaeda

Islamic charity officials gave millions to al-Qaeda - Washington Post Dec 23

Korea Execution Is Tied to Clash Over Businesses

Korea Execution Is Tied to Clash Over Businesses - New York Times Dec 23

Israeli documents show Mossad gave Mandela weapons training

Israeli documents show Mossad gave Mandela weapons training  - UPI Dec 21

Move of 1,500 cyber warriors to Augusta a big win for Georgia

Move of 1,500 cyber warriors to Augusta a big win for Georgia - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Dec 20

Video raises worries of Britons fighting with Syria militants

Video raises worries of Britons fighting with Syria militants - Reuters Dec 20

Alabama men convicted on terrorism charges get 15-year prison terms

Alabama men convicted on terrorism charges get 15-year prison terms - Reuters Dec 20

GCHQ and NSA targeted charities, Germans, Israeli PM and EU chief

GCHQ and NSA targeted charities, Germans, Israeli PM and EU chief - Guardian Dec 20

N.S.A. Spied on Allies, Aid Groups and Businesses

N.S.A. Spied on Allies, Aid Groups and Businesses - New York Times Dec 20

AWOL Taiwanese intelligence officer held in U.K.

AWOL Taiwanese intelligence officer held in U.K. - CNA Dec 18

Reno Man Charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorism Groups in India and Pakistan

Reno Man Charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorism Groups in India and Pakistan - The United States Department of Justice Dec 18

Treasury Designates Al-Qa’ida Supporters in Qatar and Yemen

Treasury Designates Al-Qa’ida Supporters in Qatar and Yemen - US Department of the Treasury Dec 18

The Resurgence of Al-Qaeda in Iraq

The Resurgence of Al-Qaeda in Iraq - The Washington Institute for Near East Policy Dec 12

The Women of Al-Qaeda

The Women of Al-Qaeda - Asharq al-Awsat Jan 5

Is Turkey sending weapons to Syria under guise of aid?

Is Turkey sending weapons to Syria under guise of aid?  - AlMonitor Jan 5

Al Qaeda group leader's letters discovered with plans to kidnap U.N. workers in Syria

Al Qaeda group leader's letters discovered with plans to kidnap U.N. workers in Syria - AP Dec 26

Group run by al Qaeda terrorist invited to brief Dems on drone policy

Group run by al Qaeda terrorist invited to brief Dems on drone policy - Washington Free Beacon Jan 6

Assad opponents, supporters decry Facebook closures as biased

Assad opponents, supporters decry Facebook closures as biased  - Daily Star Jan 6

Hezbollah undeterred by ISIS claim, threats

Hezbollah undeterred by ISIS claim, threats - Daily Star Jan 6

Mansour downplays $3 billion Saudi grant to Lebanon

Mansour downplays $3 billion Saudi grant to Lebanon  - Daily Star Jan 8

Iran wants role in autopsy of Al-Qaeda-linked leader

Iran wants role in autopsy of Al-Qaeda-linked leader - Daily Star Jan 7

Army general reported killed in South Sudan as talks get under way in Ethiopia

Army general reported killed in South Sudan as talks get under way in Ethiopia - The Independent Jan 6

‘Jihad Jane’ Colleen LaRose jailed over plot to kill cartoonist Lars Vilks

‘Jihad Jane’ Colleen LaRose jailed over plot to kill cartoonist Lars Vilks - AP Jan 6

Afghanistan: Ten-year-old girl apprehended trying to carry out suicide bomb attack

Afghanistan: Ten-year-old girl apprehended trying to carry out suicide bomb attack - The Independent Jan 6

Turkey, Iran grow closer as Erdogan plans visit to Islamic Republic

Turkey, Iran grow closer as Erdogan plans visit to Islamic Republic - Jerusalem Post Jan 6

In surprise move, Hamas signals readiness for reconciliation with Fatah

In surprise move, Hamas signals readiness for reconciliation with Fatah - Jerusalem Post Jan 6

French-UAE Intel Satellite Deal in Doubt

French-UAE Intel Satellite Deal in Doubt - Defense News Jan 5

Patrick Karegeya: Rwanda exile 'murdered' in Johannesburg

Patrick Karegeya: Rwanda exile 'murdered' in Johannesburg - BBC Jan 2

Illegal weapons found in house of Palestinian diplomat who died after blast

Illegal weapons found in house of Palestinian diplomat who died after blast - CNN Jan 2

Documents Reveal Top NSA Hacking Unit

Documents Reveal Top NSA Hacking Unit - Der Spiegel Dec 29

Al-Qaida records every expense

Al-Qaida records every expense - AP Dec 30

Covert action in Colombia

Covert action in Colombia - Washington Post Dec 21

Al-Qaeda rocket sparks fresh IRA smuggling feud

Al-Qaeda rocket sparks fresh IRA smuggling feud - Irish Independent Dec 22