onsdag 17 december 2014

Yemen's Houthis tighten grip on key institutions

Yemen's Houthis tighten grip on key institutions - AlAkhbar Dec 17

CFK names a loyal ally as new head of intelligence service

CFK names a loyal ally as new head of intelligence service - Buenos Aires Herald Dec 17

Peshawar attack: Taliban release images of gunmen who killed 148 as they claim massacre was justified and warn of further violence

Peshawar attack: Taliban release images of gunmen who killed 148 as they claim massacre was justified and warn of further violence - Independent Dec 17

Russian Strategic Missile Forces plan 14 launches in 2015

Russian Strategic Missile Forces plan 14 launches in 2015 - TASS Dec 16

Russia set to launch secret spy satellite for South Africa

Russia set to launch secret spy satellite for South Africa - Times Live Dec 17

Mossad spy that infiltrated Hezbollah was in charge of Nasrallah's security

Mossad spy that infiltrated Hezbollah was in charge of Nasrallah's security - Jerusalem Post Dec 17

Canada Says Parliament Shooter Wasn't a Lone Wolf

Canada Says Parliament Shooter Wasn't a Lone Wolf - Bloomberg Dec 16

Russians Plot Exiled Government in Kiev

Russians Plot Exiled Government in Kiev - Daily Beast Dec 16

'Deluded' hostage-taker saw himself as a martyr

'Deluded' hostage-taker saw himself as a martyr - AP Dec 16

Mystery Twitter leaker of raids has Turkey guessing

Mystery Twitter leaker of raids has Turkey guessing - AFP Dec 15

Sweden and Denmark Summon Russian Ambassadors Over Air Incident

Sweden and Denmark Summon Russian Ambassadors Over Air Incident - Defense News Dec 15

Russia Carried Out Snap Military Drills in Kaliningrad Region

Russia Carried Out Snap Military Drills in Kaliningrad Region - Reuters Dec 16

Hezbollah catches Mossad spy working as key official in its ranks

Hezbollah catches Mossad spy working as key official in its ranks - Jerusalem Post Dec 16

U.S. torture report puts Romania's role under scrutiny

U.S. torture report puts Romania's role under scrutiny - Reuters Dec 16

How the Pakistani Taliban Became a Deadly Force

How the Pakistani Taliban Became a Deadly Force - New York Times Dec 16

IS Militant Seeks Chechen Wife For 15-Year-Old Child Fighter

IS Militant Seeks Chechen Wife For 15-Year-Old Child Fighter - RFE/RL Dec 15

Kazakh Newspaper Claims Ex-Law Enforcement Employees Fighting With IS

Kazakh Newspaper Claims Ex-Law Enforcement Employees Fighting With IS - RFE/RL Dec 16

Russia invites Kim Jong-un for visit

Russia invites Kim Jong-un for visit - The Telegraph Dec 17

Syrian intelligence official destroyed his villa

Syrian intelligence official destroyed his villa - Daily Star Dec 16

Islamists mount air raid near key Libyan oil terminals

Islamists mount air raid near key Libyan oil terminals - AFP Dec 16

ISIS broadens recruitment beyond fighters

ISIS broadens recruitment beyond fighters - AP Dec 17

Iraq’s Sistani receives Amal delegation

Iraq’s Sistani receives Amal delegation - Daily Star Dec 16

Peshawar school attack: Massacre of the innocents in Pakistan born of ambivalence towards Taliban

Peshawar school attack: Massacre of the innocents in Pakistan born of ambivalence towards Taliban - Independent Dec 16

Norway probes spy equipment found in central Oslo

Norway probes spy equipment found in central Oslo - AP Dec 14

måndag 15 december 2014

FSB reveals it had agent in Estonia intel for 20 years

FSB reveals it had agent in Estonia intel for 20 years - Interefax Dec 14

Retired naval officer gets 15 years for spying for China

Retired naval officer gets 15 years for spying for China - CNA Dec 15

North Caucasus Insurgency Threatens New Attack On Grozny

North Caucasus Insurgency Threatens New Attack On Grozny - RFE/RL Dec 14

Yemen security forces kill prominent separatist leader

Yemen security forces kill prominent separatist leader - Reuters Dec 15

The Sydney Hostage Taker Is Man Haron Monis, an Iranian Refugee With Dozens of Charges Leveled Against Him

The Sydney Hostage Taker Is Man Haron Monis, an Iranian Refugee With Dozens of Charges Leveled Against Him - Bustle Dec 15

New Islamist coalition formed in Eastern Libya ahead of pro-gov't assault

New Islamist coalition formed in Eastern Libya ahead of pro-gov't assault - AlAkhbar Dec 13

Tunisia remains in the crosshairs of the Libyan war

Tunisia remains in the crosshairs of the Libyan war - AlAkhbar Dec 11

Egypt looks to roll back Islamist militias in Libya

Egypt looks to roll back Islamist militias in Libya - AlMonitor Dec 12

Iran's role in Yemen draws Israel and Saudi Arabia closer

Iran's role in Yemen draws Israel and Saudi Arabia closer - AlMonitor Dec 12

Isis: the inside story

Isis: the inside story - Guardian Dec 11

Romanian ex-spy chief acknowledges CIA had ‘black prisons’ in country

Romanian ex-spy chief acknowledges CIA had ‘black prisons’ in country - Guardian Dec 14

How China spies on Hong Kong's democrats

How China spies on Hong Kong's democrats - Reuters Dec 14

U.S. concern grows over Islamic State fighters training in Libya

U.S. concern grows over Islamic State fighters training in Libya - Los Angeles Times Dec 12

New intelligence vessel for Northern Fleet

New intelligence vessel for Northern Fleet - Barents Observer Dec 2

Case of HK ‘journalist-spy-defector’ still mystery

Case of HK ‘journalist-spy-defector’ still mystery - Taipei Times Dec 12

Russia Accepts Third Borei-class Boomer

Russia Accepts Third Borei-class Boomer - USNI News Dec 11

CSE and supercomputers

CSE and supercomputers - Lux Ex Umbra Dec 10

Chechens loyal to Russia fight alongside east Ukraine rebels

Chechens loyal to Russia fight alongside east Ukraine rebels - Reuters Dec 10

Britain pressing Tobruk to reach agreement with Muslim Brotherhood

Britain pressing Tobruk to reach agreement with Muslim Brotherhood - Asharq Al-Awsat Dec 14

India arrests man over pro-Islamic State tweets

India arrests man over pro-Islamic State tweets - BBC Dec 13

Six men charged with terror and fraud offences in London

Six men charged with terror and fraud offences in London - Guardian Dec 15

Disputes within ISF block spending

Disputes within ISF block spending - Daily Star Dec 13

Army arrests 5 terror suspects in north Lebanon raids

Army arrests 5 terror suspects in north Lebanon raids - Daily Star Dec 14

Nusra, ISIS appoint new Lebanon hostage mediator

Nusra, ISIS appoint new Lebanon hostage mediator - Daily Star Dec 14

Hundreds of Chinese said fighting alongside Islamic State in Middle East

Hundreds of Chinese said fighting alongside Islamic State in Middle East -Reuters Dec 15

Islamist Rebels Kill 10 Somali Soldiers in Attack on Base

Islamist Rebels Kill 10 Somali Soldiers in Attack on Base - New York Times Dec 15

Islamic State Imposes Strict New Order in Mosul, and Deprivation Is a Result

Islamic State Imposes Strict New Order in Mosul, and Deprivation Is a Result - New York Times Dec 13

Hamas shows off its weapons in military parade marking anniversary

Hamas shows off its weapons in military parade marking anniversary - Jerusalem Post Dec 14

Shin Bet thwarts terror cell planning Tel Aviv suicide bombing

Shin Bet thwarts terror cell planning Tel Aviv suicide bombing - Jerusalem Post Dec 15

torsdag 11 december 2014

U.S. Ally Qatar Shelters Jihadi Moneymen

U.S. Ally Qatar Shelters Jihadi Moneymen - Daily Beast Dec 10

Baghdad cannot stop Suleimani from entering Iraq

Baghdad cannot stop Suleimani from entering Iraq - Asharq Al-Awsat Dec 10

Russian Spies Return to Europe in 'New Cold War'

Russian Spies Return to Europe in 'New Cold War' - Newsweek Dec 10

Russian FSB Chief: Islamic State Is A 'Terrorist International'

Russian FSB Chief: Islamic State Is A 'Terrorist International' - RFE/RL Dec 10

Radical Uzbek Imam Shot Dead In Istanbul

Radical Uzbek Imam Shot Dead In Istanbul - RFE/RL Dec 11

ISIS executes its top Mosul official

ISIS executes its top Mosul official - Asharq Al-Awsat Dec 10

Kazakh Government Analyst: Blocking Extremist Sites Justified Amid IS Threat

 Kazakh Government Analyst: Blocking Extremist Sites Justified Amid IS Threat  - RFE/RL Dec 9

Chechnya homes targeted after Grozny militant attack

Chechnya homes targeted after Grozny militant attack - BBC Dec 10

North Korean document alleges Kim role in kidnapping program to create spies

North Korean document alleges Kim role in kidnapping program to create spies - Washington Times Dec 10

onsdag 10 december 2014

Abu Ali al-Shishani: From pastry chef to ‘Islamic State’ emir

Abu Ali al-Shishani: From pastry chef to ‘Islamic State’ emir - AlAkhbar Dec 10

CIA paid Poland to ease qualms over secret prison

 CIA paid Poland to ease qualms over secret prison - Reuters Dec 9

Ex-Leader: Poland Agreed to CIA Site, Not Torture

Ex-Leader: Poland Agreed to CIA Site, Not Torture - AP Dec 10

Why NZ spy chiefs can no longer get away with saying 'we can neither confirm or deny'

Why NZ spy chiefs can no longer get away with saying 'we can neither confirm or deny' - New Zealand Herald Dec 9

Hackers Hit Banks as Everyone Spies on Everyone, Kaspersky Says

Hackers Hit Banks as Everyone Spies on Everyone, Kaspersky Says - Bloomberg Dec 10

Chinese National Accused of Transporting USAF Program Information

Chinese National Accused of Transporting USAF Program Information - Defense News Dec 9

Rebels in northern Syria say U.S. has stopped paying them

Rebels in northern Syria say U.S. has stopped paying them - McClatchy Dec 9

Tajik Man Accused Of Recruiting Militants For Syria Released With Fine

Tajik Man Accused Of Recruiting Militants For Syria Released With Fine - RFE/RL Dec 10

ISIS commander urges fight against Hezbollah inside Lebanon

ISIS commander urges fight against Hezbollah inside Lebanon - Daily Star Dec 10

ISIS Jihadis Get ‘Slavery for Dummies’

ISIS Jihadis Get ‘Slavery for Dummies’ - Daily Beast Dec 9

The forbidden fruit of reconciliation between Hamas and Dahlan

The forbidden fruit of reconciliation between Hamas and Dahlan - AlAkhbar Dec 9

Fatah official: Israel, Hamas in direct talks

Fatah official: Israel, Hamas in direct talks - AlMonitor Dec 9

Abu Qatada directs fierce criticism against ISIS

Abu Qatada directs fierce criticism against ISIS - Asharq al-Awsat Dec 9

Chinese general gives out Mercedes filled with gold

Chinese general gives out Mercedes filled with gold - The Telegraph Dec 9

How Yemen's Houthis control Sanaa and alarm the West

How Yemen's Houthis control Sanaa and alarm the West - Reuters Dec 9

Chinese official jailed for life for bribery

Chinese official jailed for life for bribery - Guardian Dec 10

Extremists infiltrating Ain al-Hilweh

Extremists infiltrating Ain al-Hilweh - Daily Star Dec 10

Prime suspect hired as adviser on TV series about Alexander Litvinenko

Prime suspect hired as adviser on TV series about Alexander Litvinenko - Independent Dec 9

tisdag 9 december 2014

Pro-Ukrainians Fall in Love With The Chechen Islamic “Jihad”

Pro-Ukrainians Fall in Love With The Chechen Islamic “Jihad” - Vocativ Dec 8

Islamic State reaps profits from organ trafficking

Islamic State reaps profits from organ trafficking - AlMonitor Dec 5

Hamas in Turkey on alert after Israeli complaint

Hamas in Turkey on alert after Israeli complaint  - AlMonitor Dec 8

India’s weapons plans raise specter of nuclear arms race in Asia

India’s weapons plans raise specter of nuclear arms race in Asia  - McClatchy Dec 8

French Company Suspends Sale of Spy Satellites to Russian Military

French Company Suspends Sale of Spy Satellites to Russian Military - Washington Free Beacon Dec 9

Russia's Military Will Get Bigger and Better in 2015

Russia's Military Will Get Bigger and Better in 2015 - Moscow Times Dec 8

Was The Insurgent Attack On Grozny A Trial Run?

Was The Insurgent Attack On Grozny A Trial Run? - RFE/RL Dec 6

Georgian Militant Fighting With IS Reported Killed In Kobani

Georgian Militant Fighting With IS Reported Killed In Kobani - RFE/RL Dec 8

Germany Reportedly Concerned About Radicalization Of Chechen Diaspora

Germany Reportedly Concerned About Radicalization Of Chechen Diaspora - RFE/RL Dec 8

Georgia Seeks To Prevent Citizens From Fighting In Syria

Georgia Seeks To Prevent Citizens From Fighting In Syria - RFE/RL Dec 9

Yemen's Al-Qaida denounces beheadings

Yemen's Al-Qaida denounces beheadings - AP Dec 8

Hamas team in Iran for talks on ties

Hamas team in Iran for talks on ties - AFP Dec 8

Possible sanctions breach as Iran Quds chief spotted in Iraq

Possible sanctions breach as Iran Quds chief spotted in Iraq - Reuters Dec 9

U.N. envoy warned late Hariri to leave

U.N. envoy warned late Hariri to leave - Daily Star Dec 9

Baghdadi’s ex-wife handed over to Lebanon's General Security

Baghdadi’s ex-wife handed over to Lebanon's General Security - Daily Star Dec 9

Gambian diplomats found guilty of using London embassy for tobacco fraud

Gambian diplomats found guilty of using London embassy for tobacco fraud - Independent Dec 8

måndag 8 december 2014

Russian envoy helps advance Iranian nuclear deal

Russian envoy helps advance Iranian nuclear deal - AlMonitor Dec 4

New espionage ship for Norway

New espionage ship for Norway - The Foreigner Dec 8

Britain accused of complicity in Kenyan death squad terrorism suspect killings

Britain accused of complicity in Kenyan death squad terrorism suspect killings - Guardian Dec 7

Key al Qaeda figure possibly killed in Pakistan

Key al Qaeda figure possibly killed in Pakistan - CNN Dec 7

Ex Head of Bulgarian Intelligence Missing since Friday

Ex Head of Bulgarian Intelligence Missing since Friday - Novinte Dec 8

China's Checkmate: S-400 Looms Large Over Taiwan

China's Checkmate: S-400 Looms Large Over Taiwan - Defense News Dec 6

India detains suspect in plot to kill Bangladesh PM

India detains suspect in plot to kill Bangladesh PM - Reuters Dec 6

US hands over senior Taliban commander to Pakistan

US hands over senior Taliban commander to Pakistan - AP Dec 7

Cybersecurity unit drives Israeli Internet economy

Cybersecurity unit drives Israeli Internet economy - Christian Science Monitor Dec 5

How impoverished North Korea built elite 'secret war' hacker unit

How impoverished North Korea built elite 'secret war' hacker unit  - Reuters Dec 5

Chinese Communist Party Expels Former Senior Leader

Chinese Communist Party Expels Former Senior Leader - Washington Free Beacon Dec 5

Belarusan espionage: Ties with Russia remain close

Belarusan espionage: Ties with Russia remain close - Eurobelarus Dec 5

Photos prompt speculation about Libyan militia's air defences

Photos prompt speculation about Libyan militia's air defences - Janes Defence Weekly Dec 4

Saudi suspends aid to Yemen after Houthi takeover

Saudi suspends aid to Yemen after Houthi takeover - Reuters Dec 4

Ottawa Convert Threatens Indiscriminate Attacks Against Canadians In New IS Video

Ottawa Convert Threatens Indiscriminate Attacks Against Canadians In New IS Video - RFE/RL Dec 8

Russian liberal TV channel forced to quit premises

Russian liberal TV channel forced to quit premises - BBC Dec 8

Egypt death sentences over Sinai ambush at Rafah

Egypt death sentences over Sinai ambush at Rafah - BBC Dec 6

Two more charged following UK counter-terrorism raids

Two more charged following UK counter-terrorism raids - Guardian Dec 8

Back from jihad with Nusra Front, Jordanians pick up their lives

Back from jihad with Nusra Front, Jordanians pick up their lives - AP Dec 8

Israel installs new spy devices in occupied Shebaa

Israel installs new spy devices in occupied Shebaa - Daily Star Dec 7

ISIS commander's wife transferred to Lebanon General Security

ISIS commander's wife transferred to Lebanon General Security - Daily Star Dec 8

Hamade tells STL Syria ordered assassination attempt probe closed

Hamade tells STL Syria ordered assassination attempt probe closed - Daily Star Dec 8

Russia demands Israeli explanation of air strikes in Syria

Russia demands Israeli explanation of air strikes in Syria - DPA Dec 8

British police arrest seven in latest anti-jihadi sweep

British police arrest seven in latest anti-jihadi sweep - Christian Science Monitor Dec 4

UN reports Israeli support for Syria rebels

UN reports Israeli support for Syria rebels - Christian Science Monitor Dec 7

French Islamic State fighters: I want to come home!

French Islamic State fighters: I want to come home! - Jerusalem Post Dec 7

Palestinian internal strife sparks rumors about Abbas's health

Palestinian internal strife sparks rumors about Abbas's health - Jerusalem Post Dec 7

Hezbollah drones, anti-aircraft missiles destroyed in alleged IAF attack, says Syrian opposition

Hezbollah drones, anti-aircraft missiles destroyed in alleged IAF attack, says Syrian opposition - Jerusalem Post Dec 8

Operation Auroragold - How the NSA Hacks Cellphone Networks Worldwide

 Operation Auroragold  - How the NSA Hacks Cellphone Networks Worldwide - The Intercept Dec 4

onsdag 3 december 2014

Exiled Libyan leaders discuss anti-Brotherhood efforts in Cairo

Exiled Libyan leaders discuss anti-Brotherhood efforts in Cairo - Asharq al-Awsat Dec 2

Iran jets bomb Islamic State targets in Iraq

Iran jets bomb Islamic State targets in Iraq - BBC Dec 3

New Intelligence Ministry head could become next Mossad chief

New Intelligence Ministry head could become next Mossad chief - i24News Dec 1

Iran hackers targeted airlines, energy firms

Iran hackers targeted airlines, energy firms - Reuters Dec 2

Kenya security chiefs ousted after new Shebab massacre

Kenya security chiefs ousted after new Shebab massacre - i24News Dec 3

China's Sea Activity Puts Region On Edge

China's Sea Activity Puts Region On Edge - Newsweek Dec 2

Rebel Leader's Claim Of FSB Ties Omitted By Russian Media

Rebel Leader's Claim Of FSB Ties Omitted By Russian Media - RFE/RL Dec 3

Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood smuggling weapons into Israel

Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood smuggling weapons into Israel - Jerusalem Post Dec 2

tisdag 2 december 2014

N. Korean upgraded tanks still in use in Syrian Civil War

N. Korean upgraded tanks still in use in Syrian Civil War - NK News Dec 1

Turkey's Hamas 'bureau'

Turkey's Hamas 'bureau' - AlMonitor Dec 1

Houthis’ advance threatens Red Sea countries

Houthis’ advance threatens Red Sea countries - AlMonitor Dec 1

After joining IS, Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis expands in Egypt

After joining IS, Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis expands in Egypt  - AlMonitor Dec 1

ISIS followers say they were behind Riyadh shooting

ISIS followers say they were behind Riyadh shooting - Reuters Dec 2

Lebanon threatened to kill prisoner if Nusra executes captive

Lebanon threatened to kill prisoner if Nusra executes captive - Daily Star Dec 2

Lebanese army detains wife, son of ISIS leader

Lebanese army detains wife, son of ISIS leader - Haaretz Dec 2

Ex-Mossad handler blames Pollard for bungling '85 escape plan

Ex-Mossad handler blames Pollard for bungling '85 escape plan - Haaretz Dec 1

Secret flight operating between Israel and Gulf state

Secret flight operating between Israel and Gulf state - Haaretz Dec 2

Egypt: Islamic State planned to hijack Israeli ship

Egypt: Islamic State planned to hijack Israeli ship - Jerusalem Post Dec 1

måndag 1 december 2014

Lebanon’s negotiations with al-Nusra: How Ali Bazzal’s execution was postponed

Lebanon’s negotiations with al-Nusra: How Ali Bazzal’s execution was postponed - AlAkhbar Dec 1

Concerns raised about accountability as Canada’s spy agency takes on more overseas missions

Concerns raised about accountability as Canada’s spy agency takes on more overseas missions - Canada Nov 30

What on earth is Nick Griffin doing in Syria?

What on earth is Nick Griffin doing in Syria? - Independent Dec 1

To promote wins against IS, Iran's Soleimani emerges

To promote wins against IS, Iran's Soleimani emerges  - AlMonitor Nov 28

In fight for influence, Russia can play good cop too

In fight for influence, Russia can play good cop too - Reuters Nov 30

Tunisia Strengthens Intelligence Capacity

Tunisia Strengthens Intelligence Capacity - Eurasia Review Nov 29

Russia is basing 14 combat planes, including modernized Su-27s and Su-30s, to Crimea

Russia is basing 14 combat planes, including modernized Su-27s and Su-30s, to Crimea - The Aviationist Nov 27

Sony looks for possible N. Korea link in hacking incident

Sony looks for possible N. Korea link in hacking incident - Reuters Nov 29

North Korea's 'princess' moves closer to center of power

North Korea's 'princess' moves closer to center of power - Reuters Nov 29

India: Pakistani Agencies Backing Terror Groups

India: Pakistani Agencies Backing Terror Groups - AP Nov 29

Is Russia's Cyberwar Heating Up Amid New Cold War?

Is Russia's Cyberwar Heating Up Amid New Cold War? - Moscow Times Nov 26

UK spy base GCHQ tapped Irish internet cables

UK spy base GCHQ tapped Irish internet cables - Irish Times Nov 29

The Jihad Cult: Why Young Germans Are Answering Call to Holy War

 The Jihad Cult: Why Young Germans Are Answering Call to Holy War - Der Spiegel Nov 28

Chelyabinsk Man Accused Of Recruiting Militants To Fight In Syria

Chelyabinsk Man Accused Of Recruiting Militants To Fight In Syria - RFE/RL Dec 1

Islamic State cell strikes Shiites in Saudi Arabia

Islamic State cell strikes Shiites in Saudi Arabia - AlMonitor Nov 28

Russia Claims IS Supplying Half Of All Afghan Heroin Coming To Europe

Russia Claims IS Supplying Half Of All Afghan Heroin Coming To Europe - RFE/RL Nov 26

Russian submarine tests new missile designed to carry nuclear warheads

Russian submarine tests new missile designed to carry nuclear warheads - Washington Times Nov 28

Iraqi army 'had 50,000 ghost troops' on payroll

Iraqi army 'had 50,000 ghost troops' on payroll - BBC Nov 30

Syrian rebel coalition announced

Syrian rebel coalition announced - Daily Star Dec 1

Indian ISIS recruit goes home after having to clean toilets

Indian ISIS recruit goes home after having to clean toilets -AFP Dec 1

ISIS commander in charge of hostages expelled

ISIS commander in charge of hostages expelled - Daily Star Dec 1

2018 World Cup bid: Ex-MI6 officers 'found corruption' while spying on Russia during battle to host tournament

2018 World Cup bid: Ex-MI6 officers 'found corruption' while spying on Russia during battle to host tournament - Independent Nov 30

Two sets of British brothers who are cousins 'travelled to Syria to fight alongside Isis'

Two sets of British brothers who are cousins 'travelled to Syria to fight alongside Isis' - Independent Dec 1

Afghan president to shake-up country's security

Afghan president to shake-up country's security - AP Dec 1

Mosul residents: IS group cuts phones in Iraq city

Mosul residents: IS group cuts phones in Iraq city - AP Nov 27