måndag 31 mars 2014

Foreign relations: Senate body seeks briefing on CIA chief’s visit

 Foreign relations: Senate body seeks briefing on CIA chief’s visit - The Express Tribune Mar 31

Germany arrests three over alleged Syrian radical links

Germany arrests three over alleged Syrian radical links  - AFP Mar 31

Syria deploys anti-aircraft missile batteries along Turkish border

Syria deploys anti-aircraft missile batteries along Turkish border - Jerusalem Post Mar 31

This Former Johns Hopkins Professor Could Be Afghanistan's Next President

This Former Johns Hopkins Professor Could Be Afghanistan's Next President - New Republic Mar 27

Photographs Expose Russian-Trained Killers in Kiev

Photographs Expose Russian-Trained Killers in Kiev - Daily Beast Mar 30

Police arrests spy in Amritsar for leaking sensitive information

Police arrests spy in Amritsar for leaking sensitive information - ANI Mar 27

Saudi ex-spy chief Muqrin wins place in succession

Saudi ex-spy chief Muqrin wins place in succession- Reuters Mar 27

Karzai Confidant Takes Aim at Afghan Presidency

Karzai Confidant Takes Aim at Afghan Presidency - Der Spiegel Mar 27

Obama may allow air defense help for Syria rebels

Obama may allow air defense help for Syria rebels - AP Mar 28

No intel shared by US on Militants moving to Syria

No intel shared by US on Militants moving to Syria - Dawn Mar 27

Son of Cuba's Top Intelligence Officer Asks for U.S. Asylum

Son of Cuba's Top Intelligence Officer Asks for U.S. Asylum - NBC News Mar 28

Court case highlights struggle to prevent Canadian youths from being recruited into overseas terror groups

Court case highlights struggle to prevent Canadian youths from being recruited into overseas terror groups - National Post Mar 28

NSA Had Over 300 Reports on Merkel

NSA Had Over 300 Reports on Merkel - AP Mar 29

NSA Put Merkel on List of 122 Targeted Leaders

NSA Put Merkel on List of 122 Targeted Leaders - The Intercept Mar 29

Turkey begins espionage investigation after Syria leak

Turkey begins espionage investigation after Syria leak - Reuters Mar 29

Edward Snowden documents show Malaysia is an Australia, US intelligence target

Edward Snowden documents show Malaysia is an Australia, US intelligence target - Sydney Morning Herald Mar 30

Here's What A Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Would Look Like

Here's What A Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Would Look Like  - In Moscows Shadows Mar 28

Prosecution indicts key figures in fake evidence case

Prosecution indicts key figures in fake evidence case - Yonhap Mar 31

China charges former senior military officer with graft

 China charges former senior military officer with graft - Reuters Mar 31

North Caucasus Fighters in Syria Pledge Allegiance to Umarov's Successor

North Caucasus Fighters in Syria Pledge Allegiance to Umarov's Successor - RFE/RL Mar 31

Armed militias hold Libya hostage

Armed militias hold Libya hostage - AlArabiya Mar 30

Syria: the jihadi town where 'brides' are snatched from schools

Syria: the jihadi town where 'brides' are snatched from schools - The Telegraph Mar 29

Beloved Libyan poet murdered in Benghazi

Beloved Libyan poet murdered in Benghazi - Magharebia Mar 27

Sedki Sobhi sworn in as Egypt's new military chief

Sedki Sobhi sworn in as Egypt's new military chief - BBC Mar 27

Yemen pro-govt. militiamen killed in 'Qaeda' ambush

Yemen pro-govt. militiamen killed in 'Qaeda' ambush - AFP Mar 30

Hezbollah clamps down on fighters leaking battle secrets

Hezbollah clamps down on fighters leaking battle secrets - Daily Star Mar 29

South and North Korea exchange fire as tensions rise with US Marines' exercise

South and North Korea exchange fire as tensions rise with US Marines' exercise - Independent Mar 31

Palestinian envoy not killed as result of booby-trapped safe, Czech police say

Palestinian envoy not killed as result of booby-trapped safe, Czech police say - AP Mar 31

Dahlan’s wife visits Gaza, sparking speculation on ex-strongman’s return

Dahlan’s wife visits Gaza, sparking speculation on ex-strongman’s return - Jerusalem Post Mar 31

Yemen's president urges Iran to stop interfering, supporting seperatists

Yemen's president urges Iran to stop interfering, supporting seperatists - Reuters Mar 31

Court convicts former PM Olmert of bribery; 1st PM ever convicted

Court convicts former PM Olmert of bribery; 1st PM ever convicted - Jerusalem Post Mar 31

torsdag 27 mars 2014

How Ukraine crisis could dent country's booming cyber-crime

How Ukraine crisis could dent country's booming cyber-crime - Christian Science Monitor Mar 26

How Does Iran View the Syrian Conflict?

How Does Iran View the Syrian Conflict? - War on the Rocks Mar 26

Putin's Latest Dirty Trick: Leaking Private Phone Calls

Putin's Latest Dirty Trick: Leaking Private Phone Calls - Daily Beast Mar 26

Albania has an Al Qaeda problem. And it's starting to fight back

Albania has an Al Qaeda problem. And it's starting to fight back - Global Post Mar 26

China to strengthen Internet security after U.S. spying report

China to strengthen Internet security after U.S. spying report - Reuters Mar 27

As Russian Law Comes To Crimea, Local Tatars Brace For 'Extremism' Accusations

As Russian Law Comes To Crimea, Local Tatars Brace For 'Extremism' Accusations - RFE/RL Mar 26

Syria rebels gain foothold by Mediterranean

Syria rebels gain foothold by Mediterranean - AlJazeera Mar 26

Inside China’s secret three-front war vs. the U.S.

Inside China’s secret three-front war vs. the U.S. - Washington Free Beacon Mar 26

French plane diverted after Russia closes airspace

French plane diverted after Russia closes airspace - AP Mar 26

NATO: Russian paratroopers along Ukraine border training to take over airfields

NATO: Russian paratroopers along Ukraine border training to take over airfields - Washington Times Mar 26

PKK established urban units, built shelters in cities during settlement process

PKK established urban units, built shelters in cities during settlement process - Todays Zaman Mar 26

PM Erdoğan plotted sex tape to topple opposition leader, audio leak reveals

PM Erdoğan plotted sex tape to topple opposition leader, audio leak reveals - Todays Zaman Mar 26

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith: Bin Laden's son-in-law convicted

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith: Bin Laden's son-in-law convicted - BBC Mar 26

AU troops to treat CAR's anti-balaka militia as "enemy"

AU troops to treat CAR's anti-balaka militia as "enemy" - BBC Mar 26

Arab League’s impotent agreement fails to paper over divisions

Arab League’s impotent agreement fails to paper over divisions  - Daily Star Mar 27

onsdag 26 mars 2014

Turkey vows 'any measures' against Syria threats

Turkey vows 'any measures' against Syria threats - AFP Mar 26

Qaeda Militants Seek Syria Base

Qaeda Militants Seek Syria Base - New York Times Mar 25

With new Chinese cyber-tools, Ethiopia more easily spies on its people

With new Chinese cyber-tools, Ethiopia more easily spies on its people - Christian Science Monitor Mar 25

Iran's 2 Navies Bring Mixture of Threats

Iran's 2 Navies Bring Mixture of Threats - Defense News Mar 24

Moldovan separatists: We downed Ukrainian drone

Moldovan separatists: We downed Ukrainian drone - AP Mar 24

Russian military holds exercises in breakaway Moldova region

 Russian military holds exercises in breakaway Moldova region - Reuters Mar 25

Did Putin's Man in Crimea Have Mafia Ties?

Did Putin's Man in Crimea Have Mafia Ties? - Der Spiegel Mar 25

Retired Armenian Officer's Fraud Trial Starts

Retired Armenian Officer's Fraud Trial Starts - RFE/RL Mar 26

The Ansar al-Sham Battalions

The Ansar al-Sham Battalions - Carnegie Mar 24

Belmokhtar empire based on crime

Belmokhtar empire based on crime - Magharebia Mar 14

ISIL suspects clash with police in Istanbul

ISIL suspects clash with police in Istanbul - Hürriyet Mar 25

16 years in prison for man in NYC terror bomb plot

16 years in prison for man in NYC terror bomb plot - AP Mar 25

Pro-Chavista ‘paramilitary’ active in Venezuela, jailed opposition leader says

Pro-Chavista ‘paramilitary’ active in Venezuela, jailed opposition leader says - Washington Times Mar 25

FBI takes weeks to list terror suspects

FBI takes weeks to list terror suspects - Washington Times Mar 25

Twitter ban sparks 'arms race' with tech savvy Turks

Twitter ban sparks 'arms race' with tech savvy Turks - Reuters Mar 25

Venezuela President Maduro arrests 'three plotting generals'

Venezuela President Maduro arrests 'three plotting generals' - BBC Mar 25

Pakistan team in North Waziristan to hold Taliban talks

Pakistan team in North Waziristan to hold Taliban talks - BBC Mar 26

Obama Secret Service agent 'found drunk'

Obama Secret Service agent 'found drunk' - BBC Mar 26

Obama brokers Japan, S. Korea talks as Pyongyang fires missiles

Obama brokers Japan, S. Korea talks as Pyongyang fires missiles  - Reuters Mar 26

tisdag 25 mars 2014

Korea Eyes Military Intelligence Deal with U.S., Japan

Korea Eyes Military Intelligence Deal with U.S., Japan - Chosunilbo Mar 24

Obama defends NSA spying in meeting with Chinese president

Obama defends NSA spying in meeting with Chinese president - Los Angeles Times Mar 24

Middle East Malware Rates Five Times Worldwide Average

Middle East Malware Rates Five Times Worldwide Average - Infosecurity Mar 25

Karimova Named In Swedish Telecoms Bribery Probe

Karimova Named In Swedish Telecoms Bribery Probe - RFE/RL Mar 25

Doubts surface on Gaza destination of rockets seized by Israel

Doubts surface on Gaza destination of rockets seized by Israel - Reuters Mar 25

Iran resumes monetary aid to Hamas

Iran resumes monetary aid to Hamas - AlMonitor Mar 24

‘French jihadist’ fears remain two years on from Merah

‘French jihadist’ fears remain two years on from Merah - France 24 Mar 22

‘I did a good deed by killing a Turkish gendarme,’ Niğde assailant says

‘I did a good deed by killing a Turkish gendarme,’ Niğde assailant says - Hürriyet Mar 25

Syrian missile systems lock onto five Turkish jets as clashes rage across border

Syrian missile systems lock onto five Turkish jets as clashes rage across border - Hürriyet Mar 25

Crimea crisis puts US spying in new spotlight

Crimea crisis puts US spying in new spotlight - AP Mar 25

Ethiopia uses foreign kit to spy on opponents

Ethiopia uses foreign kit to spy on opponents - BBC Mar 25

Ukraine far-right leader Muzychko dies 'in police raid'

Ukraine far-right leader Muzychko dies 'in police raid' - BBC Mar 25

Syrian opposition calls for 'sophisticated' arms

Syrian opposition calls for 'sophisticated' arms - AFP Mar 25

Ukraine defense chief resigns, troops leave Crimea

Ukraine defense chief resigns, troops leave Crimea - AP Mar 25

Afghanistan alleges foreign hand in hotel attack

Afghanistan alleges foreign hand in hotel attack - AP Mar 23

måndag 24 mars 2014

Is Hamas finally losing its grip on Gaza?

 Is Hamas finally losing its grip on Gaza? - The Spectator Mar 22

Israeli security forces break up two terror cells in West Bank

Israeli security forces break up two terror cells in West Bank - Jerusalem Post Mar 24

Norwegian suicide bomber behind deadly attack in central town-Al Shabaab

Norwegian suicide bomber behind deadly attack in central town-Al Shabaab - Garowe Mar 19

What does U.S. know about Putin's oil wealth?

What does U.S. know about Putin's oil wealth? - Reuters Mar 20

Russians targeted on expanded U.S. sanctions list

Russians targeted on expanded U.S. sanctions list - Reuters Mar 21

South Korean intelligence Red-handed

 South Korean intelligence Red-handed - The Economist Mar 21

Ex-SBU deputy chief: Ukraine should end taboo on counter-espionage activities against Russia

Ex-SBU deputy chief: Ukraine should end taboo on counter-espionage activities against Russia - Kyiv Post Mar 21

Libya's guns free-for-all fuels region's turmoil

Libya's guns free-for-all fuels region's turmoil - AP Mar 22

NSA Spied on Chinese Government and Networking Firm

NSA Spied on Chinese Government and Networking Firm - Der Spiegel Mar 22

CSIS tracking 80 Canadians who came home after going abroad for ‘terrorist purposes’

CSIS tracking 80 Canadians who came home after going abroad for ‘terrorist purposes’ - Postmedia News Mar 23

U.S. shifts Syria strategy to 'southern front'

U.S. shifts Syria strategy to 'southern front' - Los Angeles Times Mar 22

Reputed Russian Crime Boss Arrested, Charged With Murders

Reputed Russian Crime Boss Arrested, Charged With Murders - RFE/RL Mar 24

Hamas rally in Gaza takes aim at Egypt, Israel and Abbas

Hamas rally in Gaza takes aim at Egypt, Israel and Abbas - Reuters Mar 23

Syria back on Turkey's agenda

Syria back on Turkey's agenda - AlMonitor Mar 21

The al-Qaida connection in the Merah Affair

The al-Qaida connection in the Merah Affair - Jerusalem Post Mar 23

Targeted killings on the rise in Nangarha

Targeted killings on the rise in Nangarha - Pajhwok Afghan News Mar 22

Interior Ministry Links Haqqani to Hotel Attack, Calls for International Support

Interior Ministry Links Haqqani to Hotel Attack, Calls for International Support - Tolo News Mar 21

Fears as Islamist fighters flock to Lebanon

Fears as Islamist fighters flock to Lebanon - Daily Star Mar 22

Palestinian factions to sign security accord with Lebanese support

Palestinian factions to sign security accord with Lebanese support - Daily Star Mar 24

ISIS vows offensive against ‘Kobani’ Kurdish region

ISIS vows offensive against ‘Kobani’ Kurdish region - Daily Star Mar 24

Hezbollah ambush kills three bomb experts in Qalamoun

Hezbollah ambush kills three bomb experts in Qalamoun  - Daily Star Mar 24

Ukraine crisis: Fears grow for the missing Colonel Yuli Mamchur who stood up to Russian invaders

 Ukraine crisis: Fears grow for the missing Colonel Yuli Mamchur who stood up to Russian invaders - Independent Mar 23

Russian state TV says Jews brought Holocaust on themselves

Russian state TV says Jews brought Holocaust on themselves - Haaretz Mar 24

Assad's cousin killed in fighting with Syrian rebels near Turkish border

Assad's cousin killed in fighting with Syrian rebels near Turkish border - Jerusalem Post Mar 23

Suicide Attempt Adds Another Twist to Korea Spy Scandal

Suicide Attempt Adds Another Twist to Korea Spy Scandal - Wall Street Journal Mar 24

Former Colombia intelligence chief sentenced to 10 years over illegal wiretapping

Former Colombia intelligence chief sentenced to 10 years over illegal wiretapping - Colombia Reports Mar 20

onsdag 19 mars 2014

Massive cyberattacks slam official sites in Russia, Ukraine

Massive cyberattacks slam official sites in Russia, Ukraine - Christian Science Monitor Mar 18

Russian military starts aviation exercises in northwest

Russian military starts aviation exercises in northwest - Reuters Mar 19

Member of FARC Terrorist Organization Pleads Guilty to Hostage-Taking Charges in 2003 Capture of U.S. Citizens

Member of FARC Terrorist Organization Pleads Guilty to Hostage-Taking Charges in 2003 Capture of U.S. Citizens - FBI Mar 18

Niger fears contagion from Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamists

Niger fears contagion from Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamists - Reuters Mar 19

The mysterious journey of the Libya oil tanker

The mysterious journey of the Libya oil tanker - Reuters Mar 19

What Pakistan Knew About Bin Laden

What Pakistan Knew About Bin Laden - New York Times Mar 19

Conspiracy theory about PKK leader proven true, MHP deputy chair says

Conspiracy theory about PKK leader proven true, MHP deputy chair says - Hürriyet Mar 19

Zarrab sent former EU minister half a million euros as holiday present

Zarrab sent former EU minister half a million euros as holiday present - Todays Zaman Mar 18

Chechen rebel leader Doku Umarov 'dead'

Chechen rebel leader Doku Umarov 'dead' - BBC Mar 18

Guatemala ex-leader Portillo pleads guilty in US court

Guatemala ex-leader Portillo pleads guilty in US court - BBC Mar 19

Pro-Russian forces seize Ukraine's naval headquarters in Sevastopol

Pro-Russian forces seize Ukraine's naval headquarters in Sevastopol - Guardian Mar 19

Hezbollah security official in Sidon for more talks

Hezbollah security official in Sidon for more talks  - Daily Star Mar 19

Fear of escalation puts Ain al-Hilweh on edge

Fear of escalation puts Ain al-Hilweh on edge  - Daily Star Mar 19

Iran says ready to pardon hundreds of exiled dissidents

Iran says ready to pardon hundreds of exiled dissidents - AFP Mar 19

Jarba re-election likely to test Saudi-Qatari rift

Jarba re-election likely to test Saudi-Qatari rift - Daily Star Mar 19

Your next Mideast news source: Hezbollah launches new app

Your next Mideast news source: Hezbollah launches new app - Haaretz Mar 19

Netanyahu orders IDF to prepare for possible strike on Iran during 2014

Netanyahu orders IDF to prepare for possible strike on Iran during 2014 - Haaretz Mar 19

Sisi changes top army generals amid speculation of presidential run

Sisi changes top army generals amid speculation of presidential run - Jerusalem Post Mar 19

tisdag 18 mars 2014

Moldova's President Warns Russia On Transdniester

Moldova's President Warns Russia On Transdniester - RFE/RL Mar 18

Ukrainian soldier killed in Crimea base; PM says conflict is now military

Ukrainian soldier killed in Crimea base; PM says conflict is now military - Reuters Mar 18

U.S. suspends Syria embassy operations in Washington

U.S. suspends Syria embassy operations in Washington - Reuters Mar 18

Why Was a Former Lebanese 'Spymaster' Trying to Become a UNESCO Delegate?

Why Was a Former Lebanese 'Spymaster' Trying to Become a UNESCO Delegate? - Vice Mar 18

Crimea Could Weaken Russia's Pacific Fleet

Crimea Could Weaken Russia's Pacific Fleet - The Diplomat Mar 18

Lithuania accuses Russian diplomat of spying

Lithuania accuses Russian diplomat of spying - Reuters Mar 17

Analysis points to China's work on new anti-satellite weapon

Analysis points to China's work on new anti-satellite weapon - Reuters Mar 17

Vard Langsten to begin outfitting on Intel ship

Vard Langsten to begin outfitting on Intel ship  - UPI Mar 17

Iraqi Officer Takes Dark Turn to al Qaeda

Iraqi Officer Takes Dark Turn to al Qaeda - Wall Street Journal Mar 17

California man arrested near U.S.-Canada border on terror charge

California man arrested near U.S.-Canada border on terror charge - Reuters Mar 17

Suspected Balkan Drug Lord Arrested

Suspected Balkan Drug Lord Arrested - RFE/RL Mar 18

Audio reveals document exchange in restroom

Audio reveals document exchange in restroom - Todays Zaman Mar 17

Syria conflict: UN reports mass executions by ISIS

Syria conflict: UN reports mass executions by ISIS - BBC Mar 18

Moldova's Trans-Dniester region pleads to join Russia

Moldova's Trans-Dniester region pleads to join Russia - BBC Mar 18

Top Ahmadinejad aide indicted in Iran graft case

Top Ahmadinejad aide indicted in Iran graft case  - Reuters Mar 18

Detroit-area man accused of supporting Hezbollah

Detroit-area man accused of supporting Hezbollah - AP Mar 18

Somali suicide bomber attacks newly captured town

 Somali suicide bomber attacks newly captured town - AFP Mar 18

Islamic Jihad leader: Jews love Jerusalem more than we do

Islamic Jihad leader: Jews love Jerusalem more than we do - Haaretz Mar 17

CIA suspends chief of Iran operations over workplace issues

CIA suspends chief of Iran operations over workplace issues - Los Angeles Times Mar 16

måndag 17 mars 2014

Major cyber-assaults on Ukraine, then Moscow, on eve of Crimea vote

Major cyber-assaults on Ukraine, then Moscow, on eve of Crimea vote - Christian Science Monitor Mar 14

How Al Qaeda Escaped Afghanistan and Lived to Fight Another Day

How Al Qaeda Escaped Afghanistan and Lived to Fight Another Day - Daily Beast Mar 16

Crimean referendum website comes under cyber attack from US territory

Crimean referendum website comes under cyber attack from US territory - ITAR-TASS Mar 16

Cyber-war: In deed and desire, Iran emerging as a major power

Cyber-war: In deed and desire, Iran emerging as a major power - Christian Science Monitor Mar 16

Taiwan air force major charged with spying for China

Taiwan air force major charged with spying for China - AFP Mar 14

Russian Government Websites Shut Down by Cyber Attacks

Russian Government Websites Shut Down by Cyber Attacks - RIA Novosti Mar 14

2 Belarusians held in Poland for alleged espionage

2 Belarusians held in Poland for alleged espionage - AP Mar 13

French air strikes kill wanted Islamist militant 'Red Beard' in Mali

French air strikes kill wanted Islamist militant 'Red Beard' in Mali - Reuters Mar 14

Al Qaeda’s Latest Magazine: Notes From Dead American Terrorists

Al Qaeda’s Latest Magazine: Notes From Dead American Terrorists - ABC News Mar 15

NATO websites hit in cyber attack linked to Crimea tension

NATO websites hit in cyber attack linked to Crimea tension - Reuters Mar 16

Russia's Special Ops Invasion of Ukraine Has Begun

Russia's Special Ops Invasion of Ukraine Has Begun - Daily Beast Mar 15

Ex-Deputy Interior Minister Ratushniak, ex-Interior Troops Commander Shuliak declared wanted

Ex-Deputy Interior Minister Ratushniak, ex-Interior Troops Commander Shuliak declared wanted - Interfax Ukraine Mar 14

Spy agency official arrested for role in forging evidence in alleged espionage case

Spy agency official arrested for role in forging evidence in alleged espionage case - Yonhap Mar 16

Electronic spying agency CSEC uncovers wrongdoing, ethics breaches

Electronic spying agency CSEC uncovers wrongdoing, ethics breaches - CBC Mar 16

Who is winning the 'crypto-war'?

Who is winning the 'crypto-war'? - BBC Mar 16

Ukraine parliament backs mobilising 40,000 reservists

Ukraine parliament backs mobilising 40,000 reservists - Reuters Mar 17

United shipbuilding corporation confirms fire on scrapped nuclear sub in northern Russia

United shipbuilding corporation confirms fire on scrapped nuclear sub in northern Russia - ITAR-TASS Mar 17

New Thai "red shirt" leader may escalate fight to save PM

New Thai "red shirt" leader may escalate fight to save PM - Reuters Mar 17

Car bomb kills at least five at Libya army base

Car bomb kills at least five at Libya army base - Reuters Mar 17

Taliban Splinter Groups Add To Election Fears In Afghanistan

Taliban Splinter Groups Add To Election Fears In Afghanistan - RFE/RL Mar 13

Pro-regime Sunni fighters in Aleppo defy sectarian narrative

Pro-regime Sunni fighters in Aleppo defy sectarian  - AlMonitor Mar 14

Ex-Afghan intelligence chief Asadullah Khalid returns to Afghanistan

Ex-Afghan intelligence chief Asadullah Khalid returns to Afghanistan - Khaama Press Mar 15

Iran: Sabotage uncovered at nuclear facility

Iran: Sabotage uncovered at nuclear facility - AP Mar 15

Rwanda ex-spy chief Pascal Simbikangwa jailed in France

Rwanda ex-spy chief Pascal Simbikangwa jailed in France - BBC Mar 14

US 'monitoring situation' as North Korea test-fires 25 rockets into sea

US 'monitoring situation' as North Korea test-fires 25 rockets into sea - AFP Mar 16

Shebaa Farms ambush may signal new Hezbollah strategy

Shebaa Farms ambush may signal new Hezbollah strategy  - Daily Star Mar 17

Suicide car bomber kills four in east Lebanon

Suicide car bomber kills four in east Lebanon - Daily Star Mar 16

SEALs take oil tanker from Libyan rebels

SEALs take oil tanker from Libyan rebels - AFP Mar 17

Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Did jetliner fly into area controlled by Taliban? Net widens after claims final satellite signal could have been sent from the ground

Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Did jetliner fly into area controlled by Taliban? Net widens after claims final satellite signal could have been sent from the ground - Independent Mar 16

Olmert forms consulting firm with Dagan, Halutz

Olmert forms consulting firm with Dagan, Halutz - Jerusalem Post Mar 16

Egyptian militants outwit army in Sinai battlefield

Egyptian militants outwit army in Sinai battlefield - Reuters Mar 16

How Israel is dealing with cyber warfare’s new stage

 How Israel is dealing with cyber warfare’s new stage - Jerusalem Post Mar 17

Ukrainian oligarch with ties to Russia's Gazprom arrested on FBI warrant

Ukrainian oligarch with ties to Russia's Gazprom arrested on FBI warrant - Washington Post Mar 13

With training and partnerships, U.S. military treads lightly in Africa

With training and partnerships, U.S. military treads lightly in Africa - Reuters Mar 13

torsdag 13 mars 2014

Iran and Pakistan’s Coming Clash

Iran and Pakistan’s Coming Clash - The Diplomat Mar 13

Ukrainian Military Bases and Russian Forces located near Ukraine’s borders

Ukrainian Military Bases and Russian Forces located near Ukraine’s borders - The Aviationist Mar 11

As ex-PM leaves, Libya risks inter-region conflict

As ex-PM leaves, Libya risks inter-region conflict - AP Mar 12

Drone Strike Kills 2 'Qaida' in Yemen

Drone Strike Kills 2 'Qaida' in Yemen - Naharnet Mar 12

Egypt, Libya at odds over border control

Egypt, Libya at odds over border control - AlMonitor Mar 11

Turkey's former EU minister calls funeral attendees necrophiliacs

Turkey's former EU minister calls funeral attendees necrophiliacs - Todays Zaman Mar 12

Turkey's intel chief first gives anti-Hizmet file to Obama, then visits Gülen

Turkey's intel chief first gives anti-Hizmet file to Obama, then visits Gülen - Todays Zaman Mar 12

South Africa links Rwanda diplomats to attacks

South Africa links Rwanda diplomats to attacks - BBC Mar 12

Libya leader gives rebels two weeks to end oil blockade

Libya leader gives rebels two weeks to end oil blockade - AFP Mar 13

Nigeria’s whistleblowing banker: Governor of Central Bank lifts the lid on his country's endemic corruption

Nigeria’s whistleblowing banker: Governor of Central Bank lifts the lid on his country's endemic corruption - Independent Mar 12

onsdag 12 mars 2014

Iran hosts Syria conference of Assad sympathizers

Iran hosts Syria conference of Assad sympathizers - Reuters Mar 12

Russia’s cyber weapons hit Ukraine: How to declare war without declaring war

Russia’s cyber weapons hit Ukraine: How to declare war without declaring war - Christian Science Monitor Mar 12

Syrian Web Censorship Techniques Revealed

Syrian Web Censorship Techniques Revealed - MIT Technology Review Feb 25

Al-Shabaab pushed out of key Somali towns

Al-Shabaab pushed out of key Somali towns - Sabahi Mar 10

Civilian defense contractor in Hawaii to plead guilty in military secrets case

Civilian defense contractor in Hawaii to plead guilty in military secrets case - AP Mar 12

Fifteen cases of spying uncovered in past year

Fifteen cases of spying uncovered in past year - Taipei Times Mar 12

Ukrainian Intelligence Opposed Signing of Budapest Agreement

Ukrainian Intelligence Opposed Signing of Budapest Agreement - VOA Mar 11

Swiss Announce Karimova Money-Laundering Probe

Swiss Announce Karimova Money-Laundering Probe - RFE/RL Mar 12

Prosecution vets spy agency over alleged evidence faking

Prosecution vets spy agency over alleged evidence faking - Yonhap Mar 11

Russian Paratroopers Hold Massive Drills as Crimea Vote Nears

Russian Paratroopers Hold Massive Drills as Crimea Vote Nears - RIA Novosti Mar 11

Halkbank mum on alleged fraud links

Halkbank mum on alleged fraud links - Hürriyet Mar 12

Moscow orders arrest of Right Sector leader

Moscow orders arrest of Right Sector leader - Washington Post Mar 12

9/11 terror recruiter released in Syrian prisoner swap

9/11 terror recruiter released in Syrian prisoner swap - Washington Times Mar 11

Libya ex-PM Zeidan 'leaves country despite travel ban'

Libya ex-PM Zeidan 'leaves country despite travel ban' - BBC Mar 12

Kiev will not use army to stop Crimea seceding, says Ukraine president

Kiev will not use army to stop Crimea seceding, says Ukraine president - Guardian Mar 12

Berri top target on extremist hit list

Berri top target on extremist hit list - Daily Star Mar 12

Hezbollah security chief’s Sidon visit sparks attack fears

Hezbollah security chief’s Sidon visit sparks attack fears - Daily Star Mar 12

Saudi Arabia to close down Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia to close down Al Jazeera - Jerusalem Post Mar 11

East Jerusalem man planned to blow up homes in capital as revenge against Jews

East Jerusalem man planned to blow up homes in capital as revenge against Jews - Jerusalem Post Mar 12

tisdag 11 mars 2014

Ukraine: An intelligence "win" for Canada?

Ukraine: An intelligence "win" for Canada? - Ottawa Sun Mar 10

Journalists, Activists Reported Missing In Crimea

Journalists, Activists Reported Missing In Crimea - RFE/RL Mar 11

Kim Jong-un's 100% re-election reveals favoured names

Kim Jong-un's 100% re-election reveals favoured names - Guardian Mar 11

Syria war: new push against Assad being planned

Syria war: new push against Assad being planned - Guardian Mar 11

Four arrested in Manchester and Oxford for Syria-related offences

Four arrested in Manchester and Oxford for Syria-related offences - Guardian Mar 11

British-Swedish journalist shot dead in Afghanistan

British-Swedish journalist shot dead in Afghanistan - Guardian Mar 11

Gaza militants: Israeli air strike kills 3

Gaza militants: Israeli air strike kills 3 - Haaretz Mar 11

Russian intelligence officer detained in Donetsk

Russian intelligence officer detained in Donetsk - Interfax Ukraine Mar 11

Putin’s Man in Crimea Is Ukraine’s Worst Nightmare

Putin’s Man in Crimea Is Ukraine’s Worst Nightmare - Time Mar 10

Ukraine seeks national guard, call-up of reserves

Ukraine seeks national guard, call-up of reserves - AP Mar 11

Front companies, embassies mask North Korean weapons trade

 Front companies, embassies mask North Korean weapons trade - Reuters Mar 11

Senior Palestinian official killed in Lebanon

Senior Palestinian official killed in Lebanon - Reuters Mar 10

Venezuela says police killed government agent in bungled arrest of protester

Venezuela says police killed government agent in bungled arrest of protester - Reuters Mar 11

Top Uzbek Officials Need Karimov's OK For Foreign Trips

Top Uzbek Officials Need Karimov's OK For Foreign Trips - RFE/RL Mar 11

Lockerbie bombing: are these the men who really brought down Pan Am 103?

Lockerbie bombing: are these the men who really brought down Pan Am 103? - The Telegraph Mar 10

Israel Watches Warily as Hezbollah Gains Battle Skills in Syria

Israel Watches Warily as Hezbollah Gains Battle Skills in Syria - New York Times Mar 10

Libya key source for illicit arms, fueling conflicts

 Libya key source for illicit arms, fueling conflicts - Reuters Mar 10

Libyan militia commander seeks US help

Libyan militia commander seeks US help - AP Mar 11

Qatar-backed bloc may attend National Coalition talks

Qatar-backed bloc may attend National Coalition talks - Reuters Mar 11

Two terror suspects charged with smuggling rigged car

Two terror suspects charged with smuggling rigged car  - Daily Star Mar 11

British jihadis’ families giving police 'a lot more information’ when they act 'less macho'

British jihadis’ families giving police 'a lot more information’ when they act 'less macho'  - Independent Mar 10

‘Iran ordered Lockerbie bombing’, claims ex-Iranian intelligence officer

‘Iran ordered Lockerbie bombing’, claims ex-Iranian intelligence officer - Independent Mar 11

Hamas official: Heart of Israel will be the target in future war

Hamas official: Heart of Israel will be the target in future war - Jerusalem Post Mar 10

Hezbollah suffers sharp increase in casualties in Syria fighting

Hezbollah suffers sharp increase in casualties in Syria fighting - Jerusalem Post Mar 11

måndag 10 mars 2014

Will latest Iran arms ship sink Rouhani like Karine A sunk Arafat?

Will latest Iran arms ship sink Rouhani like Karine A sunk Arafat?  - Jerusalem Post Mar 10

Ukraine's Victor Pinchuk: The Oligarch In The Middle Of The Crisis

Ukraine's Victor Pinchuk: The Oligarch In The Middle Of The Crisis - Forbes Mar 3

Five Ways China Spies

Five Ways China Spies - The National Interest Mar 6

Violent splinter group mars peace deal with Pakistan Taliban

Violent splinter group mars peace deal with Pakistan Taliban - Reuters Mar 7

Judge issues arrest warrant for suspected terror financier

 Judge issues arrest warrant for suspected terror financier  - Daily Star Mar 7

Suspected Russian spyware Turla targets Europe, United States

Suspected Russian spyware Turla targets Europe, United States - Reuters Mar 7

Yemen's president names new senior officials

Yemen's president names new senior officials - AP Mar 7

The secret role of the Dutch in the American war on terror

The secret role of the Dutch in the American war on terror - NRC Mar 6

Turkey’s Erdogan threatens Facebook & YouTube over ‘immorality and espionage’

Turkey’s Erdogan threatens Facebook & YouTube over ‘immorality and espionage’ - Euronews Mar 7

Suspicion Falls on Russia as ‘Snake’ Cyberattacks Target Ukraine’s Government

Suspicion Falls on Russia as ‘Snake’ Cyberattacks Target Ukraine’s Government - New York Times Mar 8

Crimea's new leader, a man with a murky past

Crimea's new leader, a man with a murky past - AP Mar 9

Cyber attack on Russia hits India, secret defence documents leaked

Cyber attack on Russia hits India, secret defence documents leaked - Hindustan Times Mar 8

BAE report says Ukraine has faced cyberattacks

BAE report says Ukraine has faced cyberattacks - AP Mar 9

Japan, U.S. differ on China in talks on 'grey zone' military threats

Japan, U.S. differ on China in talks on 'grey zone' military threats - Reuters Mar 9

Al Qaeda Announces New English-Language Terror Magazine

Al Qaeda Announces New English-Language Terror Magazine - NBC News Mar 10

Israeli Arab sentenced to 25 years for Tel Aviv bus bomb

Israeli Arab sentenced to 25 years for Tel Aviv bus bomb - Reuters Mar 10

Russia's oligarchs throw their weight behind Kiev's revolutionary rulers

Russia's oligarchs throw their weight behind Kiev's revolutionary rulers - The Telegraph Mar 10

Jihadi head says Gaza groups growing

Jihadi head says Gaza groups growing - AP Mar 9

Who was behind deadly Kiev snipers? Russia, Ukraine point fingers

Who was behind deadly Kiev snipers? Russia, Ukraine point fingers - AP Mar 7

Saudi Arabia Moves Against the Muslim Brotherhood

Saudi Arabia Moves Against the Muslim Brotherhood - Foundation for Defense of Democracies Mar 7

A stray tweet may have exposed Paul Kagame’s Twitter ghostwriter, and maybe much more

A stray tweet may have exposed Paul Kagame’s Twitter ghostwriter, and maybe much more - Washington Post Mar 7

Turkish minister admits accepting bribes, according to leaked recordings

Turkish minister admits accepting bribes, according to leaked recordings - Todays Zaman Mar 9

South Africa expels Rwanda diplomats

South Africa expels Rwanda diplomats - BBC Mar 7

Bouteflika’s re-election quest keeps Algeria in long-term limbo

Bouteflika’s re-election quest keeps Algeria in long-term limbo  - Reuters Mar 8

Nusra Front reiterates calls for Army defection

 Nusra Front reiterates calls for Army defection - Daily Star Mar 10

Mexican drug lord 'The Craziest One' shot dead a second time

Mexican drug lord 'The Craziest One' shot dead a second time - Independent Mar 10

Libyan navy deploys to stop rebel oil shipment

Libyan navy deploys to stop rebel oil shipment  - AFP Mar 10

Taliban pledge violent campaign to disrupt Afghan election

Taliban pledge violent campaign to disrupt Afghan election  - AFP Mar 10

Bulgaria says 2012 Israeli bus bomber was Lebanese

Bulgaria says 2012 Israeli bus bomber was Lebanese  - AFP Mar 9

Drastic rise in Hezbollah death toll as party battles for Yabroud

Drastic rise in Hezbollah death toll as party battles for Yabroud  - Daily Star Mar 10

Final inventory of Iran arms ship: 40 rockets, 180 mortars, 400,000 bullets

Final inventory of Iran arms ship: 40 rockets, 180 mortars, 400,000 bullets - Jerusalem Post Mar 9

torsdag 6 mars 2014

Ukraine says communications hit, MPs phones blocked

Ukraine says communications hit, MPs phones blocked - Reuters Mar 4

Palestinian intel chief plays key role in negotiations with U.S.

Palestinian intel chief plays key role in negotiations with U.S. - World Tribune Mar 4

Spy agents quizzed over evidence forgery

Spy agents quizzed over evidence forgery - Yonhap Mar 5

Cyberattacks Rise as Ukraine Crisis Spills to Internet

Cyberattacks Rise as Ukraine Crisis Spills to Internet - New York Times Mar 4

China Announces 12.2% Increase in Military Budget

China Announces 12.2% Increase in Military Budget - New York Times Mar 5

al-Shabaab Executes Three Men for Spying Allegations

al-Shabaab Executes Three Men for Spying Allegations - Horseed Media Mar 5

Spy agency slow to put fixes in place

Spy agency slow to put fixes in place - New Zealand Herald Mar 5

Ilkka Salmi, the EU’s spymaster

Ilkka Salmi, the EU’s spymaster - Mondial Nieuws Mar 4

Ukraine crisis: CIA, not Pentagon, forecast Russian move

Ukraine crisis: CIA, not Pentagon, forecast Russian move - Reuters Mar 5

US freezes $458m hidden by former Nigerian leader Sani Abacha

US freezes $458m hidden by former Nigerian leader Sani Abacha - The Telegraph Mar 5

Syrian rebel force to receive Saudi arms has worked with al-Qaeda group

Syrian rebel force to receive Saudi arms has worked with al-Qaeda group - AlMonitor Mar 3

Russia claims successful test fire of ICBM

Russia claims successful test fire of ICBM - Washington Times Mar 5

French-made warship destined for Russia sets sail

French-made warship destined for Russia sets sail - AP Mar 5

Saadi Gaddafi extradited to Libya

Saadi Gaddafi extradited to Libya - Guardian Mar 6

Drone strike kills 4 Qaeda suspects in Yemen

Drone strike kills 4 Qaeda suspects in Yemen - AFP Mar 5

US says it worked with Israel to track seized Iranian rockets

US says it worked with Israel to track seized Iranian rockets - AFP Mar 5

Nusra Front in Lebanon claims rocket attack

 Nusra Front in Lebanon claims rocket attack - Daily Star Mar 5

Golan: a new front in Hezbollah-Israel war?

 Golan: a new front in Hezbollah-Israel war? - Daily Star Mar 6

Iran: Revolutionary Guard has multiple-warhead missiles

 Iran: Revolutionary Guard has multiple-warhead missiles - AP Mar 5

Federal intelligence analyst fired over contacts with Russians

Federal intelligence analyst fired over contacts with Russians - The Globe and Mail Mar 5

tisdag 4 mars 2014

Arab-Israeli Islamist jailed for Jerusalem 'incitement'

Arab-Israeli Islamist jailed for Jerusalem 'incitement' - AFP Mar 4

Two L.A. gang members are apparently fighting for Syria’s Assad

Two L.A. gang members are apparently fighting for Syria’s Assad - Washington Post Mar 3

Where are the cyberattacks? Russia's curious forbearance in Ukraine.

Where are the cyberattacks? Russia's curious forbearance in Ukraine.- Christian Science Monitor Mar 3

Why We Need a Defense Clandestine Service

Why We Need a Defense Clandestine Service - Defense News Mar 3

Egypt bans Hamas activities in Egypt

 Egypt bans Hamas activities in Egypt - Reuters Mar 4

How Somalia aid cash funds Al-Shabaab

How Somalia aid cash funds Al-Shabaab - Daily Nation Mar 2

Mosques turned to avenues for recruiting youth into terrorism

Mosques turned to avenues for recruiting youth into terrorism - Daily Nation Mar 3

3 more arrested in train station attack

3 more arrested in train station attack - Washington Post Mar 3

Ukraine’s military is far smaller than Russia’s, but there are 3 reasons it might not be so easy to crush

Ukraine’s military is far smaller than Russia’s, but there are 3 reasons it might not be so easy to crush - Washington Post Mar 3

Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law goes on trial in New York

Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law goes on trial in New York - AP Mar 3

Student to face court on terror charge

Student to face court on terror charge - Guardian Mar 4

Field Target Intelligence unit prepares for future war

Field Target Intelligence unit prepares for future war - Jerusalem Post Mar 4

CIA reportedly says Russia sees treaty as justifying Ukraine moves

CIA reportedly says Russia sees treaty as justifying Ukraine moves  - Los Angeles Times Mar 3

måndag 3 mars 2014

Saudi Arabia calls on all foreign fighters to leave Syria

Saudi Arabia calls on all foreign fighters to leave Syria - AP Mar 3

Can Ukraine Control Its Far Right Ultranationalists?

Can Ukraine Control Its Far Right Ultranationalists? - Daily Beast Mar 1

Some Foreign Fighters Are Fleeing Syria — But Where Do They Go Next?

Some Foreign Fighters Are Fleeing Syria — But Where Do They Go Next? - Buzzfeed Feb 28

China’s ‘Blurred Lines’ on Security Threats

China’s ‘Blurred Lines’ on Security Threats - The Diplomat Mar 1

Russia gives Ukrainian forces in Crimea ultimatum to surrender

 Russia gives Ukrainian forces in Crimea ultimatum to surrender - Reuters Mar 3

Viktor Hvozd appointed Chief of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service

Viktor Hvozd appointed Chief of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service - Interfax Feb 27

Al-Qaida Plots Comeback in Afghanistan

Al-Qaida Plots Comeback in Afghanistan - AP Feb 28

Saudi Arabia's Domestic and Foreign Intelligence Challenges

Saudi Arabia's Domestic and Foreign Intelligence Challenges - Washington Institute Feb 21

U.S. Militant, Hidden, Spurs Drone Debate

U.S. Militant, Hidden, Spurs Drone Debate - New York Times Feb 28

America’s 25 Most Awkward Allies

America’s 25 Most Awkward Allies - Politico Mar 1

CSEC budget up again

CSEC budget up again - Lux et Umbra Feb 28

Ukraine Finds Its Forces Are Ill Equipped to Take Crimea Back From Russia

Ukraine Finds Its Forces Are Ill Equipped to Take Crimea Back From Russia - New York Times Mar 1

Israel ‘buying’ information on extremists from rebel groups

Israel ‘buying’ information on extremists from rebel groups  - The National Mar 1

The Globe goes inside Canada’s top-secret spy agency

The Globe goes inside Canada’s top-secret spy agency - The Globe and Mail Mar 1

From fantastic to fanatic: Radicalized Arab pop star Fadel Shaker

From fantastic to fanatic: Radicalized Arab pop star Fadel Shaker - Al-Arabiya Mar 1

From Riyadh to Beirut, fear of Syria blowback

From Riyadh to Beirut, fear of Syria blowback - AP Mar 1

Nigeria, Cameroon may clash over Boko Haram

Nigeria, Cameroon may clash over Boko Haram - Punch Mar 1

Why Did The North Caucasus Insurgency Fail To Attack Sochi Winter Olympics?

Why Did The North Caucasus Insurgency Fail To Attack Sochi Winter Olympics? - RFE/RL Mar 3

Karzai says 12-year Afghanistan war has left him angry at U.S. government

Karzai says 12-year Afghanistan war has left him angry at U.S. government - Washington Post Mar 3

Recordings seem to confirm bribe to Bilal Erdoğan's TÜRGEV

Recordings seem to confirm bribe to Bilal Erdoğan's TÜRGEV - Todays Zaman Mar 2

UAE jails three 'Islamists' up to 7 years

UAE jails three 'Islamists' up to 7 years  - AFP Mar 3

Lebanon Army releases photo of ‘dangerous’ man

Lebanon Army releases photo of ‘dangerous’ man - Daily Star Mar 3

Iran says abducted border guards freed in Pakistan

Iran says abducted border guards freed in Pakistan  - Reuters Mar 2

Minister admits Iran cannot block Facebook forever

Minister admits Iran cannot block Facebook forever - AFP Mar 2

Yemen army plane makes emergency landing, crew abducted

Yemen army plane makes emergency landing, crew abducted  - AFP Mar 2

Protesters storm Libya's parliament

Protesters storm Libya's parliament - AFP Mar 2

Car bomb provider killed in Yabroud, Syria

Car bomb provider killed in Yabroud, Syria - Daily Star Mar 3

East vs West: US and UK threaten ‘significant’ sanctions as Russia and China reach ‘agreement’

East vs West: US and UK threaten ‘significant’ sanctions as Russia and China reach ‘agreement’  - Independent Mar 3