onsdag 28 maj 2014

Key faction of Pakistani Taliban splits from group

Key faction of Pakistani Taliban splits from group - AP May 28

China cracks down on social media, instant messaging services

China cracks down on social media, instant messaging services - AP May 28

Russia’s Navy: More rust than ready

Russia’s Navy: More rust than ready - Reuters May 27

Al-Qaeda-Linked Militants’ Rising Attacks Leave Kenya Dazed

Al-Qaeda-Linked Militants’ Rising Attacks Leave Kenya Dazed - Bloomberg May 28

Russians Revealed Among Ukraine Fighters

Russians Revealed Among Ukraine Fighters - New York Times May 27

Kazakhstan Sentences Jihadist Who Fought In Syria

Kazakhstan Sentences Jihadist Who Fought In Syria - RFE/RL May 28

Russia expresses concern about Abkhazia unrest

Russia expresses concern about Abkhazia unrest - Reuters May 28

War and Murder in Eastern Ukraine

War and Murder in Eastern Ukraine - Daily Beast May 27

Muslim Brotherhood has a ‘significant presence’ in Canada, says study urging probe into the group

Muslim Brotherhood has a ‘significant presence’ in Canada, says study urging probe into the group - National Post May 27

Tajik Mullah's Remarks On Jihad Spark War Of Words

Tajik Mullah's Remarks On Jihad Spark War Of Words - RFE/RL May 27

Nigerian security services hit in fresh Boko Haram attack

Nigerian security services hit in fresh Boko Haram attack - The Telegraph May 27

Boko Haram shows changing al Qaeda threat

Boko Haram shows changing al Qaeda threat - Reuters May 27

First American jihadist may have carried out suicide bombing in Syria

First American jihadist may have carried out suicide bombing in Syria - Washington Times May 27

Interpol issue alert for Ecuador ex-President Mahuad

Interpol issue alert for Ecuador ex-President Mahuad - BBC May 28

China police arrest Xinjiang 'terror gang'

China police arrest Xinjiang 'terror gang' - BBC May 27

US tells its citizens to leave Libya amid unrest

US tells its citizens to leave Libya amid unrest - BBC May 28

Four policemen killed in attack on Tunisian minister's home

Four policemen killed in attack on Tunisian minister's home - BBC May 28

Libyan militant leader warns US against interference

Libyan militant leader warns US against interference - Reuters May 27

Hezbollah suspect in Harb case killed in Syria

Hezbollah suspect in Harb case killed in Syria - Daily Star May 27

Army arrests three fugitives

Army arrests three fugitives - Daily Star May 27

Swedish spy chief warns of rise of Islamist threat

Swedish spy chief warns of rise of Islamist threat - Daily Star May 28

US may decide to train Syrian rebels

US may decide to train Syrian rebels - AP May 28

Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Syria

Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Syria - Daily Star May 28

North Korean secret police in touch with Japan

North Korean secret police in touch with Japan - Nikkei May 22

Hezbollah or al-Qaida behind Brussels terror attack?

Hezbollah or al-Qaida behind Brussels terror attack? - Jerusalem Post May 28

US supports case against Arab Bank financing terror, but worries of foreign policy fallout

US supports case against Arab Bank financing terror, but worries of foreign policy fallout - Jerusalem Post May 28

tisdag 27 maj 2014

PFLP loses funding after lambasting Abbas

PFLP loses funding after lambasting Abbas - AlAkhbar May 22

PLA and Russian Navy learn from Joint Sea 2014 drills

PLA and Russian Navy learn from Joint Sea 2014 drills - Want China Times May 25

Russia To Boost Aerospace Forces, Overhaul Structure

Russia To Boost Aerospace Forces, Overhaul Structure - Defense News May 25

Senior Iranian Commander Makes Secret Visit to Syria

Senior Iranian Commander Makes Secret Visit to Syria - Arutz Sheva May 25

France says Toulouse gunman’s sister may be fighting in Syria

France says Toulouse gunman’s sister may be fighting in Syria - AFP May 23

Slain British jihadist ‘trained ninjas’ in Syria

Slain British jihadist ‘trained ninjas’ in Syria - Al Arabiya May 25

Israeli intelligence budget in 2013 hit $1.9 billion

Israeli intelligence budget in 2013 hit $1.9 billion - Middle East Monitor May 22

Top Taiwanese scientist Chen Kun-shan defects to China

Top Taiwanese scientist Chen Kun-shan defects to China - Want China Times May 24

WikiLeaks Claims NSA Is Recording 'Nearly All' of Afghanistan’s Phone Calls

WikiLeaks Claims NSA Is Recording 'Nearly All' of Afghanistan’s Phone Calls - National Journal May 23

Pakistani government feels weight of army's heavy hand

Pakistani government feels weight of army's heavy hand - Reuters May 23

U.S. Case Offers Glimpse Into China’s Hacker Army

U.S. Case Offers Glimpse Into China’s Hacker Army - New York Times May 22

President dismisses intelligence chief, top security aide

President dismisses intelligence chief, top security aide - Korea Herald May 22

Russia tests new intercontinental ballistic missile warhead

Russia tests new intercontinental ballistic missile warhead - Washington Times May 21

Russian’s Air Force to Receive New Generation Long-Range Bomber in 2023

Russian’s Air Force to Receive New Generation Long-Range Bomber in 2023 - RIA Novosti May 22

Syrian al Qaeda reach foothills of Israeli-held Golan

Syrian al Qaeda reach foothills of Israeli-held Golan - Reuters May 22

Spy program was suspended for being too aggressive

Spy program was suspended for being too aggressive - The Globe and Mail May 21

US hacking victims fell prey to mundane ruses

US hacking victims fell prey to mundane ruses - AP May 20

Stream of al Qaeda threats has U.S. intelligence concerned

Stream of al Qaeda threats has U.S. intelligence concerned - CNN May 21

North Korea building collapse may reveal Achilles heel of Kim's regime

North Korea building collapse may reveal Achilles heel of Kim's regime - Reuters May 20

Libya’s rogue general garners wider support

Libya’s rogue general garners wider support - AlArabiya May 20

Syrian Fighting Gives Hezbollah New but Diffuse Purpose

Syrian Fighting Gives Hezbollah New but Diffuse Purpose - New York Times May 20

Pakistani Airstrikes Kill Nearly 30 Militants

Pakistani Airstrikes Kill Nearly 30 Militants - AP May 21

Polish Grom MANPADS appear in east Ukraine conflict

Polish Grom MANPADS appear in east Ukraine conflict - Janes Defence Weekly May 20

Syrian Rebels Describe U.S.-Backed Training in Qatar

Syrian Rebels Describe U.S.-Backed Training in Qatar - PBS May 26

Geo TV owners print front-page apology to Pakistan's ISI spy chief

Geo TV owners print front-page apology to Pakistan's ISI spy chief - Guardian May 26

Terrorists exploit social networks

Terrorists exploit social networks - Magharebia May 23

Sudan bans media from reporting on detained leader

Sudan bans media from reporting on detained leader - AP May 26

Appointment of deputy heir to throne stirs controversy in Saudi Arabia

Appointment of deputy heir to throne stirs controversy in Saudi Arabia - Washington Post May 26

Moroccan police nab 3 for helping Syria militants

Moroccan police nab 3 for helping Syria militants - AP May 26

Syria conflict: First Briton convicted of terrorist offences

Syria conflict: First Briton convicted of terrorist offences - BBC May 20

Hunt is on for more Tamil Tigers at large

Hunt is on for more Tamil Tigers at large - The Star May 26

Philippines denies spying on Qatar after convictions

Philippines denies spying on Qatar after convictions - AFP May 27

Saudi royal snubs invite to Jerusalem by Israeli ex-intel boss

Saudi royal snubs invite to Jerusalem by Israeli ex-intel boss - JTA May 26

Former US Marine imprisoned in Iran and accused of working for CIA seeks new trial

Former US Marine imprisoned in Iran and accused of working for CIA seeks new trial - AP May 25

måndag 26 maj 2014

Increase in Pakistan Defense and Nuclear Budgets Likely

Increase in Pakistan Defense and Nuclear Budgets Likely - Defense News May 19

Israel sends experts to help hunt for Nigerian schoolgirls

Israel sends experts to help hunt for Nigerian schoolgirls - Reuters May 20

NSA gave CSEC $350K during FY 2012

NSA gave CSEC $350K during FY 2012 - Lux et Umbra May 14

The NSA Is Recording Every Cell Phone Call in the Bahamas

The NSA Is Recording Every Cell Phone Call in the Bahamas - The Intercept May 19

Libyan special forces commander says his forces join renegade general

Libyan special forces commander says his forces join renegade general - Reuters May 19

U.S. reaches agreement with Nigeria on intelligence sharing

U.S. reaches agreement with Nigeria on intelligence sharing - Reuters May 19

US charges Chinese officials in cyberspying case

US charges Chinese officials in cyberspying case - AP May 19

A Jihadist’s Face Taunts Nigeria From the Shadows

A Jihadist’s Face Taunts Nigeria From the Shadows - New York Times May 18

Lord's Resistance Army chief Kony 'promotes son to deputy leader'

Lord's Resistance Army chief Kony 'promotes son to deputy leader' - AFP May 18

Russian Baltic Fleet Marines Practice Landing Op Near Kaliningrad

Russian Baltic Fleet Marines Practice Landing Op Near Kaliningrad - RIA Novosti May 16

Belgium Gets Hacked… Again

Belgium Gets Hacked… Again - Wall Street Journal May 15

U.S. eager to help Nigerian search for girls but cautious in sharing intelligence

U.S. eager to help Nigerian search for girls but cautious in sharing intelligence - Washington Post May 15

Russian spies target Czech Republic

Russian spies target Czech Republic - CTK May 15

Former special forces chief Duncan Lewis appointed next spy boss

Former special forces chief Duncan Lewis appointed next spy boss -ABC May 15

Haglund defends NSA co-operation

Haglund defends NSA co-operation - Helsinki Times May 15

Randall C. Coleman Named Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Division

Randall C. Coleman Named Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Division - FBI May 15

French Ship Could Spy on Communications in Black Sea

French Ship Could Spy on Communications in Black Sea - RIA Novosti May 15

Elusive Muscovite with three names takes control of Ukraine rebels

Elusive Muscovite with three names takes control of Ukraine rebels - Reuters May 15

Philippines releases photos of Chinese reclamation

Philippines releases photos of Chinese reclamation - AP May 15

Russian navy to resume testing in Bulava missile program

Russian navy to resume testing in Bulava missile program - Yekaterinburg News May 14

Hezbollah cutting costs as Iranian aid dries up

Hezbollah cutting costs as Iranian aid dries up - Daily Star May 15

Taliban appoints new military commander close to Pakistani intelligence

Taliban appoints new military commander close to Pakistani intelligence - Khaama Press May 14

Costa Rica's Solís defends spy agency as lawmakers look to abolish it

Costa Rica's Solís defends spy agency as lawmakers look to abolish it - Tico Times May 13

Iran’s Drone War in Syria

Iran’s Drone War in Syria - Daily Beast May 14

Suspected al-Qaida collaborator losses court case

Suspected al-Qaida collaborator losses court case - AP May 14

Snowden docs: GCSB links to US spying programmes

Snowden docs: GCSB links to US spying programmes - New Zealand Herald May 14

FBI Wary Of Possible Russian Spies Lurking In U.S. Tech Sector

FBI Wary Of Possible Russian Spies Lurking In U.S. Tech Sector - RFE/RL May 17

Russian Communist Lawmaker Jailed For Fraud

Russian Communist Lawmaker Jailed For Fraud - RFE/RL May 26

Israel-Egypt anti-terrorism cooperation at zenith

Israel-Egypt anti-terrorism cooperation at zenith - AlMonitor May 23

Harakat Hazm: America’s new favorite jihadist group

Harakat Hazm: America’s new favorite jihadist group - Alakhbar May 22

Brotherhood leadership struggles to regroup in exile

Brotherhood leadership struggles to regroup in exile - Reuters May 24

Turkish court orders arrest of four Israeli generals over Mavi Marmara

Turkish court orders arrest of four Israeli generals over Mavi Marmara - Hürriyet May 26

Tunisia: 3 arrested in alleged terror plot

Tunisia: 3 arrested in alleged terror plot - AP May 25

Doubts cast on China’s counter-terrorism abilities

Doubts cast on China’s counter-terrorism abilities - AP May 26

Russia’s Putin gains strategic victory with Chinese natural gas deal

Russia’s Putin gains strategic victory with Chinese natural gas deal - Washington Times May 25

Little girl recites poem on Hamas TV: “I shall buy a bullet, at any price’

Little girl recites poem on Hamas TV: “I shall buy a bullet, at any price’  - Washington Times May 26

Ukraine launches air strikes against gunmen

Ukraine launches air strikes against gunmen - AP May 26

Guatemalan ex-President Alfonso Portillo jailed in US

Guatemalan ex-President Alfonso Portillo jailed in US - BBC May 22

Five men held in Ireland over bomb found near border

Five men held in Ireland over bomb found near border - Guardian May 26

Islamist-led militias deploy in Libya’s capital

Islamist-led militias deploy in Libya’s capital - AP May 23

Egypt says top jihadist killed as election campaign closes

Egypt says top jihadist killed as election campaign closes  - Reuters May 23

French jihadist dies in Iraq suicide attack

 French jihadist dies in Iraq suicide attack - AFP May 23

Authorities detain militant Sheikh Omar Bakri

Authorities detain militant Sheikh Omar Bakri - Daily Star May 25

Gunmen kill Libyan journalist in restive Benghazi

Gunmen kill Libyan journalist in restive Benghazi - AP May 26

Lebanon to extradite Saudi Islamist

Lebanon to extradite Saudi Islamist - Daily Star May 26

The mystery of the heiress, the chauffeur and the hitman has Monaco in its grip

The mystery of the heiress, the chauffeur and the hitman has Monaco in its grip - Independent May 25

Iranian billionaire 'secretly executed' over biggest bank fraud in country's history

Iranian billionaire 'secretly executed' over biggest bank fraud in country's history - Independent May 25

White House mistakenly reveals name of top CIA officer in Afghanistan

White House mistakenly reveals name of top CIA officer in Afghanistan - Reuters May 26

Jordan declares Syrian ambassador 'persona non grata'

Jordan declares Syrian ambassador 'persona non grata' - AP May 26

U.S. accuses China of cyber spying on American companies

U.S. accuses China of cyber spying on American companies - Reuters May 19

How the F.B.I. Cracked a Chinese Spy Ring

How the F.B.I. Cracked a Chinese Spy Ring - The New Yorker May 16

tisdag 13 maj 2014

FBI Agent Held in Pakistan After Carrying Ammo Into Airport

FBI Agent Held in Pakistan After Carrying Ammo Into Airport - NBC May 7

France sends agents to Nigeria, boosts ties to fight Boko Haram

France sends agents to Nigeria, boosts ties to fight Boko Haram - Reuters May 7

Gaza's Hamas executes two 'collaborators with Israel'

Gaza's Hamas executes two 'collaborators with Israel' - Deutsche Welle May 7

Yemeni forces kill al Qaeda terrorist in capital

Yemeni forces kill al Qaeda terrorist in capital - CNN May 9

New Russian Ground Forces commander appointed

New Russian Ground Forces commander appointed - Janes May 7

A New Cold War? Norway Security Service Warns against Russian Spies

A New Cold War? Norway Security Service Warns against Russian Spies - The Nordic Page May 7

2 Yemenis Shot by Americans Are Linked to Qaeda Cell

2 Yemenis Shot by Americans Are Linked to Qaeda Cell - New York Times May 10

C.African Republic's Seleka rebels pick new commander, say to regroup

C.African Republic's Seleka rebels pick new commander, say to regroup - Reuters May 11

N.K. defector indicted for illegal money transfers to North Korea

N.K. defector indicted for illegal money transfers to North Korea - Yonhap May 11

Pakistani spies use spoof calls to gather information, intelligence agencies say

Pakistani spies use spoof calls to gather information, intelligence agencies say - Times of India May 12

EU expands Russia sanctions, targets Putin official, military chief

EU expands Russia sanctions, targets Putin official, military chief - Reuters May 12

Romania president invites U.S. Vice President Biden

Romania president invites U.S. Vice President Biden - Reuters May 12

Russia’s mistral warships to be based in Pacific port

Russia’s mistral warships to be based in Pacific port - RIA Novosti May 13

Australia asked Americans for more help to spy on Australian citizens

Australia asked Americans for more help to spy on Australian citizens - Guardian May 13

Top Israeli Spy Official to Meet with Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Feinstein

Top Israeli Spy Official to Meet with Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Feinstein - Newsweek May 12

Meet the Cossack ‘Wolves’ Doing Russia’s Dirty Work in Ukraine

Meet the Cossack ‘Wolves’ Doing Russia’s Dirty Work in Ukraine - Time May 12

Cyber experts warn Iranian hackers becoming more aggressive

Cyber experts warn Iranian hackers becoming more aggressive - Reuters May 13

Boko Haram's Abubakar Shekau: The 'craziest commander of all'

Boko Haram's Abubakar Shekau: The 'craziest commander of all' - The Telegraph May 12

Found: the bombs that delivered Syria's chlorine gas

Found: the bombs that delivered Syria's chlorine gas - The Telegraph May 11

Al-Qaeda urged militants not to attack Iran

Al-Qaeda urged militants not to attack Iran - Al Arabiya May 12

Boko Haram’s Bin Laden Connection

Boko Haram’s Bin Laden Connection - Daily Beast May 11

From jail to jihad? The threat of prison radicalisation

From jail to jihad? The threat of prison radicalisation - BBC May 12

U.N. experts' report shows Iran's deceptive procurement tactics

U.N. experts' report shows Iran's deceptive procurement tactics - Reuters May 12

LRA’s Kony hunted in Central African Republic

LRA’s Kony hunted in Central African Republic - AP May 13

Iran’s nuclear strategy comes under questioning by President Rouhani’s critics

Iran’s nuclear strategy comes under questioning by President Rouhani’s critics - Washington Post May 12

Boko Haram demands release of fighters for girls

Boko Haram demands release of fighters for girls - AP May 12

Colombian police arrest paramilitary leader 'Movil 5'

Colombian police arrest paramilitary leader 'Movil 5' - BBC May 13

Ain al-Hilweh descends into further violence

Ain al-Hilweh descends into further violence - Daily Star May 13

Lebanon judge seeks death penalty for ISIS suspects

Lebanon judge seeks death penalty for ISIS suspects - Daily Star May 13

ISIS slams Zawahri, refuses to quit Syria

ISIS slams Zawahri, refuses to quit Syria - Daily Star May 13

Ehud Olmert sentenced to six years in prison, NIS 1 million fine

Ehud Olmert sentenced to six years in prison, NIS 1 million fine  - Times of Israel May 13

Bahraini Prince Nasser bin Hamad al-Khalifa could lose UK diplomatic immunity over torture claims

Bahraini Prince Nasser bin Hamad al-Khalifa could lose UK diplomatic immunity over torture claims - Independent May 12

Silvio Berlusconi's links with Italian organised crime confirmed

Silvio Berlusconi's links with Italian organised crime confirmed - Independent May 12

Iranian leader calls for mass-production of missiles

Iranian leader calls for mass-production of missiles - Reuters May 11

Large explosion at oil depot in northern Iran

Large explosion at oil depot in northern Iran - Jerusalem Post May 6

Iran exhibits anti-aircraft system, drone copied from American UAV

Iran exhibits anti-aircraft system, drone copied from American UAV - Jerusalem Post May 13

Israel’s Aggressive Spying in the U.S. Mostly Hushed Up

Israel’s Aggressive Spying in the U.S. Mostly Hushed Up - Newsweek May 8

Inside Putin’s East European Spy Campaign

Inside Putin’s East European Spy Campaign - Time May 7

Israel Won’t Stop Spying on the U.S.

Israel Won’t Stop Spying on the U.S. - Newsweek May 6

tisdag 6 maj 2014

Putin Awards 300 Journalists For 'Objective' Crimea Coverage

Putin Awards 300 Journalists For 'Objective' Crimea Coverage - RFE/RL May 6

Ukraine is close to war, warns German minister

Ukraine is close to war, warns German minister - Guardian May 6

Syrian activists: Bomb kills local al-Qaida leader

Syrian activists: Bomb kills local al-Qaida leader - AP May 6

Is an address in Highgate north London at the heart of Syria’s chemical-weapons trade?

Is an address in Highgate north London at the heart of Syria’s chemical-weapons trade? - Independent May 4

An Unholy Alliance in East Africa

An Unholy Alliance in East Africa - Politico May 4

Assassination in Africa: Inside the plots to kill Rwanda’s dissidents

Assassination in Africa: Inside the plots to kill Rwanda’s dissidents - The Globe and Mail May 5

The Sinai, terror, and the US response to Egypt

The Sinai, terror, and the US response to Egypt - Christian Science Monitor May 1

Syria’s Terror Blowback Threatens Europe and the United States

Syria’s Terror Blowback Threatens Europe and the United States - Daily Beast May 5

Russia to deploy new submarines, ships to Black Sea fleet

Russia to deploy new submarines, ships to Black Sea fleet - Reuters May 6

In Iraq and Syria, a resurgence of foreign suicide bombers

In Iraq and Syria, a resurgence of foreign suicide bombers - Reuters May 2

Ukraine: a perversely “good” war for the GRU

Ukraine: a perversely “good” war for the GRU - In Moscows Shadows May 1

New Developments at North Korea’s Sohae Complex

New Developments at North Korea’s Sohae Complex - 38 North May 1

Nine killed in clashes between separatists and Islamists in Mali

Nine killed in clashes between separatists and Islamists in Mali - Reuters May 2

Syria: ISIS tightens grip, Nusra takes losses

Syria: ISIS tightens grip, Nusra takes losses - AlMonitor May 2

Intelligence Specialist at Southern Command Charged with Accepting Bribes and Helping Steal Purported Drug Proceeds

Intelligence Specialist at Southern Command Charged with Accepting Bribes and Helping Steal Purported Drug Proceeds - FBI May 2

Gov’t announces name of new Czech ambassador to Israel

Gov’t announces name of new Czech ambassador to Israel  - CTK May 2

Al Qaeda's leader says Iraqi branch in Syria must return to fight at home

Al Qaeda's leader says Iraqi branch in Syria must return to fight at home - Reuters May 3

Chechen chief among 5 al-Qaeda killed in Yemen

Chechen chief among 5 al-Qaeda killed in Yemen  - AFP May 4

Behind the Masks in Ukraine, Many Faces of Rebellion

Behind the Masks in Ukraine, Many Faces of Rebellion - New York Times May 3

India deploys army in Assam after 31 Muslims killed

India deploys army in Assam after 31 Muslims killed - Reuters May 5

Muzzling Pakistan's Media

Muzzling Pakistan's Media - New York Times May 4

Ukraine Sends Elite Force to Key Port of Odessa

Ukraine Sends Elite Force to Key Port of Odessa - AP May 5

CIA Falls Back in Afghanistan

CIA Falls Back in Afghanistan - Daily Beast May 4

Russian bombers over Crimea part of post-Cold War military strategy

Russian bombers over Crimea part of post-Cold War military strategy - Reuters May 5

U.S. Air Force Detects Russian Show of Military Strength in Asia-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Detects Russian Show of Military Strength in Asia-Pacific - Reuters May 6

Yemeni authorities were warned ahead of AQAP prison raid

 Yemeni authorities were warned ahead of AQAP prison raid - Reuters May 6

West fears Iran is supplying chlorine bombs to Syria

West fears Iran is supplying chlorine bombs to Syria - The Telegraph May 6

China plans for North Korean regime collapse leaked

China plans for North Korean regime collapse leaked - The Telegraph May 5

Hamas not giving up military wing, despite agreement

Hamas not giving up military wing, despite agreement  - AlMonitor May 2

Iran may seal border with Pakistan

 Iran may seal border with Pakistan - The Express Tribune May 5

Islamic Jihad Gains New Traction in Gaza

Islamic Jihad Gains New Traction in Gaza - New York Times May 3

Strong case against Denmark in killing of al-Qaeda leader

Strong case against Denmark in killing of al-Qaeda leader - Copenhagen Post May 1

Thousands of European jihadists blacklisted by Ankara

Thousands of European jihadists blacklisted by Ankara - Hürriyet May 6

Candidate to be military’s spy chief intervened in support of Army’s failed intel system

Candidate to be military’s spy chief intervened in support of Army’s failed intel system - Washington Times May 5

China jails man for leaking military data

China jails man for leaking military data - BBC May 5

Ukraine government claims more than 30 pro-Russia separatists killed

Ukraine government claims more than 30 pro-Russia separatists killed - Guardian May 6

Nusra Front seizes Deraa FSA leader

Nusra Front seizes Deraa FSA leader - Daily Star May 5

Moscow to deliver 36 jets to regime

 Moscow to deliver 36 jets to regime - Daily Star May 6

United States approves diplomatic mission for Syria opposition

United States approves diplomatic mission for Syria opposition - Daily Star May 6

Jihadist rivals fight in east, leave 63 dead

Jihadist rivals fight in east, leave 63 dead - AFP May 6

Security services ‘monitoring resurgent Nusra Front cells’

Security services ‘monitoring resurgent Nusra Front cells’ - Daily Star May 6

Al-Mabarrat launches 10-year development strategy

Al-Mabarrat launches 10-year development strategy - Daily Star May 6

Death penalty sought for 10 over Tripoli attacks

Death penalty sought for 10 over Tripoli attacks - Daily Star May 6

Iran warships dock in Sudan

 Iran warships dock in Sudan - AFP May 5

Syria: British citizen appears in ‘war crime’ execution video

Syria: British citizen appears in ‘war crime’ execution video - Independent May 2

Foreign jihadis in Syria pledge their own 9/11

Foreign jihadis in Syria pledge their own 9/11 - Independent May 4

Abbas, Meshal meet for first time since Fatah-Hamas unity deal

Abbas, Meshal meet for first time since Fatah-Hamas unity deal - Haaretz May 5

Islamic militant group threatens 'to sell' abducted Nigeria girls

Islamic militant group threatens 'to sell' abducted Nigeria girls - AP May 5

U.S. to sanction both sides of S.Sudan conflict in days, diplomats say

U.S. to sanction both sides of S.Sudan conflict in days, diplomats say - Reuters May 6

Ukraine to expel Russian naval attache

Ukraine to expel Russian naval attache - Interfax Ukraine May 1

Head of Pentagon intelligence agency forced out, officials say

Head of Pentagon intelligence agency forced out, officials say - Washington Post Apr 30

Director and Deputy of Intelligence Agency Are to Retire by Fall

Director and Deputy of Intelligence Agency Are to Retire by Fall - New York Times Apr 30

Venezuelan ex-intelligence chief Eliecer Otaiza killed

Venezuelan ex-intelligence chief Eliecer Otaiza killed - BBC Apr 29