Expanding U.S. role in Iraq strains awkward alliance with Iran

Expanding U.S. role in Iraq strains awkward alliance with Iran - Washington Post Aug 8

France opens bribery investigation into Gabonese official

France opens bribery investigation into Gabonese official - Guardian Aug 8

Iran furious at Hamas' warming ties with Saudis, cancels delegation's visit to Tehran

Iran furious at Hamas' warming ties with Saudis, cancels delegation's visit to Tehran - Jerusalem Post Aug 9

IS top command dominated by ex-officers in Saddam's army

IS top command dominated by ex-officers in Saddam's army - AP Aug 8

Vladimir Putin, failed spy

Vladimir Putin, failed spy - Washington Post Aug 7

Meet two Indonesians who are training to join Islamic State

Meet two Indonesians who are training to join Islamic State - Los Angeles Times Aug 8

American Airlines, Sabre Said to Be Hit in China-Tied Hacks

American Airlines, Sabre Said to Be Hit in China-Tied Hacks - Bloomberg Aug 7

Ukraine crisis: Why a lack of parts has hamstrung Russia's military

Ukraine crisis: Why a lack of parts has hamstrung Russia's military - BBC Aug 8

What it's like to rub shoulders with Chinese student spies

What it's like to rub shoulders with Chinese student spies  - Business Insider Aug 7

Manuel Contreras, Chilean Spy Chief, Dies at 86

Manuel Contreras, Chilean Spy Chief, Dies at 86 - New York Times Aug 8

Era of unsolved murders returns under AK Party government

Era of unsolved murders returns under AK Party government - Todays Zaman Aug 8

Bringing Jewish terrorists to justice

Bringing Jewish terrorists to justice - Jerusalem Post Aug 8

Security forces arrest Lebanese-Swedish 'Hezbollah spy' at Ben-Gurion Airport

Security forces arrest Lebanese-Swedish 'Hezbollah spy' at Ben-Gurion Airport - Jerusalem Post Aug 9