Kazakhstan plane crash kills 27

Kazakhstan plane crash kills 27 - Independent Dec 25

Russia and India sign weapons deals

Russia and India sign weapons deals - AP Dec 24

Blogger's death stirs political hornet's nest in Iran

Blogger's death stirs political hornet's nest in Iran  - Daily Star Dec 26

Iran ex-president's family sues radical critic

Iran ex-president's family sues radical critic - AP Dec 26

Syria military police chief defects to opposition

Syria military police chief defects to opposition - AFP Dec 26

Assad inner circle takes hard line in Syria conflict

Assad inner circle takes hard line in Syria conflict  - AFP Dec 26

UAE says arrests cell planning attacks

UAE says arrests cell planning attacks - Reuters Dec 26

Netanyahu met Jordan king for secret talks on Syria chemical weapons

Netanyahu met Jordan king for secret talks on Syria chemical weapons - Haaretz Dec 26

Security forces uncover PFLP kidnapping plot

Security forces uncover PFLP kidnapping plot - Jerusalem Post Dec 25

Senior Hamas leader calls for third intifada

Senior Hamas leader calls for third intifada - Jerusalem Post Dec 25

Senior Syrian official in US and co-operating with intelligence agencies

Senior Syrian official in US and co-operating with intelligence agencies - Guardian Dec 24

Army struggles to hold on to intelligence network

Army struggles to hold on to intelligence network - Star Phoenix Dec 17

Intelligence Agencies Move Towards Single Super-Cloud

Intelligence Agencies Move Towards Single Super-Cloud - AOL Defense Dec 17

Call to end spies' FOI exemption

Call to end spies' FOI exemption - Stawell Times-News Dec 20

Will Russian Science Be Stunted by Putin’s Fear of Espionage?

Will Russian Science Be Stunted by Putin’s Fear of Espionage? - Time Dec 13

Tale of the Taliban Bomber: Behind the Plot to Kill Afghanistan’s Spy Chief

Tale of the Taliban Bomber: Behind the Plot to Kill Afghanistan’s Spy Chief - Time Dec 11

Jihadis bankroll aid efforts in Syria to win followers

Jihadis bankroll aid efforts in Syria to win followers - Christian Science Monitor Dec 17

Iran cautiously tests options in Syria beyond ally Assad

Iran cautiously tests options in Syria beyond ally Assad - AP Dec 17

£5bn illegally taken out of Zambia over past decade, says report

£5bn illegally taken out of Zambia over past decade, says report - Guardian Dec 18

Iraq president Jalal Talabani suffers a stroke

Iraq president Jalal Talabani suffers a stroke - AP Dec 18

NKorea may see few buyers despite rocket success

NKorea may see few buyers despite rocket success - AP Dec 18

US names Lebanese ex-minister Samaha 'global terrorist'

US names Lebanese ex-minister Samaha 'global terrorist' - AFP Dec 18

Syria 'genuinely worried' extremist groups could get hold of chemical weapons

Syria 'genuinely worried' extremist groups could get hold of chemical weapons - Reuters Dec 17

Diplomats: Iran may soon step up underground nuclear work

Diplomats: Iran may soon step up underground nuclear work - Reuters Dec 15

Russia sends warships to Mediterranean for possible Syria evacuation

Russia sends warships to Mediterranean for possible Syria evacuation - Reuters Dec 18

Iran nuclear chief: Tehran won't suspend higher grade uranium enrichment

Iran nuclear chief: Tehran won't suspend higher grade uranium enrichment - Reuters Dec 18

Ground forces undergo communications revolution

Ground forces undergo communications revolution - Jerusalem Post Dec 18

Rebels take control of Damascus Palestinian camp

Rebels take control of Damascus Palestinian camp - Reuters Dec 18

The Yakuza Lobby

The Yakuza Lobby - Foreign Policy Dec 13

An Afghan Mystery: Why Are Large Shipments of Gold Leaving the Country?

An Afghan Mystery: Why Are Large Shipments of Gold Leaving the Country? - New York Times Dec 16

Hezbollah chief says Al-Qaeda 'tricked' to fight in Syria

Hezbollah chief says Al-Qaeda 'tricked' to fight in Syria - AFP Dec 16

Iranian leader cancels Turkey trip amid row

Iranian leader cancels Turkey trip amid row - Hürriyet Dec 17

Did Iran just dump Assad?

Did Iran just dump Assad? - Foreign Policy Dec 16

Islamist fighters take army base as rebel forces make gains in Aleppo

Islamist fighters take army base as rebel forces make gains in Aleppo - Independent Dec 16

Convicted terrorist who tried to blow up Israeli plane fails to win parole

Convicted terrorist who tried to blow up Israeli plane fails to win parole - Guardian Dec 17

Iran media: Son of ex-president released on bail

Iran media: Son of ex-president released on bail - AP Dec 17

Syria returns four more slain Islamists

Syria returns four more slain Islamists - Daily Star Dec 17

Iran says it captured two more U.S. drones before ScanEagle

Iran says it captured two more U.S. drones before ScanEagle - AP Dec 17

Security forces arrest terror suspects in Jerusalem

Security forces arrest terror suspects in Jerusalem - Jerusalem Post Dec 17

Islamist extremist suspected after bomb found at Bonn rail station

Islamist extremist suspected after bomb found at Bonn rail station - CNN Dec 11

The Iranian Government's Totally Lame YouTube Clone

The Iranian Government's Totally Lame YouTube Clone - The Atlantic Dec 13

Why North Korea Can't Count on China's Patronage Forever

Why North Korea Can't Count on China's Patronage Forever - The Atlantic Dec 13

Somali rebels offer reward of up to $8K to fighters who kill Kenyan security forces

Somali rebels offer reward of up to $8K to fighters who kill Kenyan security forces - AP Dec 13

Chicago man gets 10 years in suicide-bomber plot

Chicago man gets 10 years in suicide-bomber plot - AP Dec 12

Fears 'out of control' North Korean satellite could crash back to earth

Fears 'out of control' North Korean satellite could crash back to earth - Independent Dec 13

Report warns of cyberthreat to US banks

 Report warns of cyberthreat to US banks  - Washington Post Dec 13

Russia admits Assad may be ousted by Syrian opposition

Russia admits Assad may be ousted by Syrian opposition - Guardian Dec 13

Assad troops fired Scud missiles at Syrian rebels, says US

Assad troops fired Scud missiles at Syrian rebels, says US - Guardian Dec 12

Alexander Litvinenko murder: British evidence 'shows Russia involved'

Alexander Litvinenko murder: British evidence 'shows Russia involved' - Guardian Dec 13

Spanish ex-air force officer trains Syria rebels

Spanish ex-air force officer trains Syria rebels - AFP Dec 13

Lebanese telecom spy suspect released on bail

Lebanese telecom spy suspect released on bail - Daily Star Dec 13

As IAEA arrives in Iran, new satellite imagery purports to show construction at Parchin

As IAEA arrives in Iran, new satellite imagery purports to show construction at Parchin - AP Dec 13

Israel's AG announces major charge dropped against FM Lieberman

Israel's AG announces major charge dropped against FM Lieberman - Haaretz Dec 13

Syria's chemical weapons are ready for use

Syria's chemical weapons are ready for use - Jerusalem Post Dec 13

Russian judge orders closed trial for ex-policeman over journalist Politkovskaya’s murder

Russian judge orders closed trial for ex-policeman over journalist Politkovskaya’s murder - AP Dec 12

What it’s like to use the Internet in North Korea

What it’s like to use the Internet in North Korea - Washington Post Dec 11

Spy attack on agenda as Karzai, Zardari meet in Turkey

Spy attack on agenda as Karzai, Zardari meet in Turkey - Reuters Dec 11

Burma caught using Swedish weapons in war against rebels

Burma caught using Swedish weapons in war against rebels - Independent Dec 11

Islamists' reign in Northern Mali grows more brutal, group say

Islamists' reign in Northern Mali grows more brutal, group say - Washington Post Dec 12

Iran admits exporting drone tech to Venezuela

Iran admits exporting drone tech to Venezuela - Jerusalem Post Dec 12

US recognizes opposition as representative of Syria

US recognizes opposition as representative of Syria - Reuters Dec 12

N. Korea's leader boosts credentials with rocket

N. Korea's leader boosts credentials with rocket - Reuters Dec 12

Senate moves to block Pentagon plans to increase number of spies overseas

Senate moves to block Pentagon plans to increase number of spies overseas - Washington Post Dec 10

DIA sending hundreds more spies overseas

DIA sending hundreds more spies overseas - Washington Post Dec 2

Kim Jong-nam Resurfaces in Singapore

Kim Jong-nam Resurfaces in Singapore - Chosunilbo Dec 12

South Korea jails North spy in 'Kim Jong-nam attack plot'

South Korea jails North spy in 'Kim Jong-nam attack plot' - BBC Dec 5

Justice minister to seek more control over intelligence agency

Justice minister to seek more control over intelligence agency - Copenhagen Post Nov 22

U.S. seeks to interview detained Egyptian jihadist in Benghazi probe

U.S. seeks to interview detained Egyptian jihadist in Benghazi probe - CNN Dec 8

Yemen security chief tells Iran to stop backing rebels

Yemen security chief tells Iran to stop backing rebels - Reuters Dec 9

The Trouble With Jordan

The Trouble With Jordan - The European Dec 10

China’s Factional Politics

China’s Factional Politics - The Diplomat Dec 8

Too Many Saudi Princes

Too Many Saudi Princes - National Interest Dec 7

Kabul, Islamabad and Ankara hotline set up

Kabul, Islamabad and Ankara hotline set up - Hürriyet Dec 11

Cayman Islands leader arrested in corruption case

Cayman Islands leader arrested in corruption case - AP Dec 11

Syrian rebels backed by Islamic extremists seize captured army base in north, kill 35 soldiers

Syrian rebels backed by Islamic extremists seize captured army base in north, kill 35 soldiers - AP Dec 11

List of prominent Afghan officials assassinated (and targeted) in 2012

List of prominent Afghan officials assassinated (and targeted) in 2012 - Washington Post Dec 10

West African militants added to terrorist list

West African militants added to terrorist list - Washington Times Dec 7

Data decoded from CIA drone, claims Iran

Data decoded from CIA drone, claims Iran - AP Dec 10

UK military in talks to help Syria rebels

UK military in talks to help Syria rebels - Independent Dec 11

Mali prime minister resigns hours after army arrest

Mali prime minister resigns hours after army arrest - Guardian Dec 11

Israel suspected over Iran nuclear programme inquiry leaks

Israel suspected over Iran nuclear programme inquiry leaks - Guardian Dec 10

China sentences three Uighur men to death over alleged plane hijack

China sentences three Uighur men to death over alleged plane hijack - Guardian Dec 11

Iran temporarily 'shuts' consulate after Afghan protest

Iran temporarily 'shuts' consulate after Afghan protest - AFP Dec 11

Gunmen kill intelligence deputy in south Yemen

 Gunmen kill intelligence deputy in south Yemen - AFP Dec 11

U.S. blacklists radical Islamist Syrian rebel group

U.S. blacklists radical Islamist Syrian rebel group - Reuters Dec 11

Cyber-attacks against Gulf states on rise, especially during Israeli wars

Cyber-attacks against Gulf states on rise, especially during Israeli wars - Reuters Dec 10

U.S. intelligence signals no new Syria steps on chemical weapons

U.S. intelligence signals no new Syria steps on chemical weapons - Reuters Dec 11

Khartoum allowing Iran to establish Red Sea base

Khartoum allowing Iran to establish Red Sea base - Jerusalem Post Dec 11

Afghan president sees Pakistani work in bombing attempt on spy chief

Afghan president sees Pakistani work in bombing attempt on spy chief  - Independent Dec 9

Russian warships made call in Syrian port

Russian warships made call in Syrian port - AP Dec 5

Iranian spies arrested with Turkish passports in Libya

Iranian spies arrested with Turkish passports in Libya - Hürriyet Dec 5

Serbia ambassador to NATO leaps to death from parking garage platform at Brussels airport

Serbia ambassador to NATO leaps to death from parking garage platform at Brussels airport - AP Dec 5

Syrian army weakening as rebels make gains

Syrian army weakening as rebels make gains - Washington Post Dec 5

Russia opposes Patriot deployment, wants to sell missiles to Ankara

Russia opposes Patriot deployment, wants to sell missiles to Ankara - Todays Zaman Dec 4

Davutoğlu says Assad has 700 missiles, Ankara knows location

Davutoğlu says Assad has 700 missiles, Ankara knows location - Todays Zaman Dec 5

Marine General Dunford confirmed as Commander of Afghan War

Marine General Dunford confirmed as Commander of Afghan War - Washington Post Dec 5

Four-foot long, launched by catapult, shot down by Iran? War of words rages over US drone 'captured' by Revolutionary Guard

Four-foot long, launched by catapult, shot down by Iran? War of words rages over US drone 'captured' by Revolutionary Guard - Independent Dec 4

Roman Abramovich gains control of world's biggest nickel mine

Roman Abramovich gains control of world's biggest nickel mine - Guardian Dec 4

Rwandan soldiers joined forces with Congo rebels, UN told

Rwandan soldiers joined forces with Congo rebels, UN told - Guardian Dec 4

Defection or escape? Syria's foreign ministry spokesman 'on way to US'

Defection or escape? Syria's foreign ministry spokesman 'on way to US' - Guardian Dec 4

Security official denies ISF asked for passwords

Security official denies ISF asked for passwords - Daily Star Dec 5

Palestinian Islamist group severs Hezbollah ties

Palestinian Islamist group severs Hezbollah ties - Daily Star Dec 5

Swiss spy agency warns U.S., Britain about huge data leak

Swiss spy agency warns U.S., Britain about huge data leak - Reuters Dec 4

Confusion grows over Russian FM Lavrov’s injury

Confusion grows over Russian FM Lavrov’s injury - Hürriyet Dec 4

Amid tensions, Iraq bars minister's plane from landing in Arbil

Amid tensions, Iraq bars minister's plane from landing in Arbil - Todays Zaman Dec 4

Terror groups in Africa working with Al-Qaida, US General says

Terror groups in Africa working with Al-Qaida, US General says - Bloomberg Dec 4

Can the US military fight a war with Twitter?

Can the US military fight a war with Twitter? - Computerworld Nov 8

North Korea Sets New Launch

North Korea Sets New Launch - Wall Street Journal Dec 3

Turkey to keep buying Iran's gas despite sanctions

Turkey to keep buying Iran's gas despite sanctions - Reuters Dec 4

Zambian minister under investigation over Trafigura contract

Zambian minister under investigation over Trafigura contract - Guardian Dec 3

Ex-Greek PM's mother linked to $550m Swiss account

Ex-Greek PM's mother linked to $550m Swiss account - Guardian Dec 3

Syrian spokesman flees country, diplomat says

Syrian spokesman flees country, diplomat says - Daily Star Dec 3

Four jailed in Azerbaijan for Eurovision terror plot

Four jailed in Azerbaijan for Eurovision terror plot - Reuters Dec 3

Hamas tells Fatah: Let’s fight Israel together

Hamas tells Fatah: Let’s fight Israel together - Jerusalem Post Dec 4

Iran claims to capture US drone over its airspace

Iran claims to capture US drone over its airspace - Reuters Dec 4

Inside Jabhat al Nusra - the most extreme wing of Syria's struggle

Inside Jabhat al Nusra - the most extreme wing of Syria's struggle - The Telegraph Dec 2

Israel to use drones in Azerbaijan for possible Iran strike

      Israel to use drones in Azerbaijan for possible Iran strike - Xinhua Dec 2

Al Qaida-linked group Syria rebels once denied now key to anti-Assad victories

Al Qaida-linked group Syria rebels once denied now key to anti-Assad victories  - McClatchy Dec 2

Belmoktar, leader of al-Qaida unit in Mali, quits AQIM, looks to Sahara

Belmoktar, leader of al-Qaida unit in Mali, quits AQIM, looks to Sahara - AP Dec 3

Syria moving chemical weapons components

Syria moving chemical weapons components - AP Dec 3

MP Saqr admits calls over arms with Syria rebels

MP Saqr admits calls over arms with Syria rebels - Daily Star Dec 3

Israel Asked Jordan For Approval to Bomb Syrian WMD Sites

Israel Asked Jordan For Approval to Bomb Syrian WMD Sites - The Atlantic Dec 3

Iran stations defense staff at North Korea military site

Iran stations defense staff at North Korea military site - Reuters Dec 1

In Afghanistan, Dinner and Then a Coup

In Afghanistan, Dinner and Then a Coup - The New Yorker Nov 29

How Syria Turned Off the Internet

How Syria Turned Off the Internet - Cloudflare Nov 29

China's military crossroads

China's military crossroads - Japan Times Nov 30

Sudanese police kill 2 Islamic militants in raid on training camp in remote south region

Sudanese police kill 2 Islamic militants in raid on training camp in remote south region - AP Dec 3

In foiled Jordanian terror plot, officials see hand of resurgent al-Qaeda in Iraq

In foiled Jordanian terror plot, officials see hand of resurgent al-Qaeda in Iraq - Washington Post Dec 3

U.S. communications equipment to Syria opposition ‘spy-proof’

U.S. communications equipment to Syria opposition ‘spy-proof’ - Washington Times Nov 29

North Korea replaces defense minister

North Korea replaces defense minister - AP Nov 29

Tory blushes deepen over activities of Conservative Friends of Russia

Tory blushes deepen over activities of Conservative Friends of Russia - Guardian Nov 30

Macau casinos braced for gangster’s release - 'Broken Tooth Koi' is out

Macau casinos braced for gangster’s release - 'Broken Tooth Koi' is out - Independent Dec 1

Russian whistleblower Alexander Perepilichnyy was warned his name was on gang hit list

Russian whistleblower Alexander Perepilichnyy was warned his name was on gang hit list - Independent Nov 29

Storm over German plan to supply Saudi Arabia with armoured vehicles

Storm over German plan to supply Saudi Arabia with armoured vehicles - Independent Dec 3

Pentagon reportedly planning to double size of its worldwide spy network

Pentagon reportedly planning to double size of its worldwide spy network - Guardian Dec 2

U.S. steps up spying on Iran's nuclear reactor

U.S. steps up spying on Iran's nuclear reactor  - AFP Dec 3

Russia urges North Korea to reconsider rocket launch

Russia urges North Korea to reconsider rocket launch - AFP Dec 3

China concerned over North Korean rocket launch plans

China concerned over North Korean rocket launch plans - Guardian Dec 3

Turkey requested Nato missile defences over Syria chemical weapons fears

Turkey requested Nato missile defences over Syria chemical weapons fears - Guardian Dec 2

Syria TV airs images of dead Lebanese Salafists

Syria TV airs images of dead Lebanese Salafists - Daily Star Dec 3

From 10 men, Syria rebel group grows and hardens amid strife

From 10 men, Syria rebel group grows and hardens amid strife - AP Dec 2

Iran establishes cyber HQ as shadow war continues

Iran establishes cyber HQ as shadow war continues - Jerusalem Post Dec 3

Israel accuses Palestinian of spying for Hezbollah

Israel accuses Palestinian of spying for Hezbollah - AP Nov 25

Albania court convicts fugitive ex-spy chief

Albania court convicts fugitive ex-spy chief - AP Nov 22