Israel’s intelligence service Mossad has acknowledged, just like their American counterparts, there is no proof Tehran is carrying out a nuclear weapons program, a source in US intelligence told the New York Times. An unnamed former senior US intelligence official told the paper “Mossad does not disagree with the US on the [Iranian] weapons program.” […]
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Militia and Gaddafi loyalists clash outside Tripoli
At least one person was killed outside Tripoli in a fight between a powerful militia group from Zintan and local residents loyal to slain leader Muammar Gaddafi, reports the Associated Press. The two sides are continuing to exchange automatic rifle fire in the Tripoli neighborhood of Abu Salim, a pro-Gaddafi stronghold, says Zintan militia commander […]
Unfriendly fire: US hush-up over Afghan allies killing American troops?
Another instance of an Afghan soldier shooting his American partner has leaked to the media. As US troops grow wary of their Afghan trainees, the Pentagon only says that Lance Cpl. Edward Dycus died “while conducting combat operations.” The US is racing against the clock to train Afghan troops to secure the country after Washington […]
Uganda says Kony 2012 campaign misinforms
The Ugandan government has launched an online response to the Kony 2012 viral video, seeking to correct “false impressions” created by the film. Uganda’s Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi released a nine-minute video addressing those who had watched Kony 2012 video and back the subsequent campaign. He said the fact that Jozeph Kony is a criminal […]
Gunboat diplomacy: America launches Persian Gulf surge
Washington is planning to deploy even more ships, subs and choppers to the Persian Gulf despite the fact that it already stations aircraft carriers in the region. This was confirmed by Chief of Naval Operations Jonathan W. Greenert. Speaking during a Friday breakfast in Washington, Greenert told reporters about the bold plans to deploy more […]
Saudi Arabia arms Syrian rebels via Jordan – report
Saudi Arabia has reportedly sent military equipment to the Free Syrian Army in an attempt “to stop bloodshed by President Bashar Al-Assad’s regime” via Jordan, with the latter officially denying the delivery. Information that the military aid was sent came from an unnamed high-level Arab diplomat speaking to Agence France-Presse. However, the Jordanian government has […]
How to spot a terrorist? He yawns, stands still, perspires unusually
So you go on a date and your boy or girlfriend notices that you yawn too much. The air conditioner goes off, you start shivering and get goose bumps. “Terrorist!” your date shouts and runs off. Why? She’s read DHS’s new pamphlet. The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness has released a new […]
NYPD marks OWS anniversary with violent crackdown, mass arrests (PHOTOS)
Dozens of OWS protesters are being brutally arrested at Zuccotti Park in Manhattan, according to unconfirmed reports. Police are said to be pushing journalists and activists alike, telling everyone present to leave or face arrest. Dozens of police have swept through the downtown Manhattan park, removing Occupy Wall Street demonstrators who were celebrating the movement’s […]
At least 27 killed as twin bombings strike Damascus security structures (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Twin explosions have shaken the Syrian capital, killing at least 27 people and injuring some 140, state TV says. Syrian media has dubbed the blasts “terrorist attacks.” Both civilians and security forces are among the victims. Reports say that car bombs struck the aviation intelligence department and the criminal security department at about 7:30 AM […]
Google Earth uncovers globe’s hidden marvels (AMAZING PHOTOS)
NSA Utah ‘Data Center’: Biggest-ever domestic spying lab? The biggest-ever data complex, to be completed in Utah in 2013, may take American citizens into a completely new reality where their emails, phone calls, online shopping lists and virtually entire lives will be stored and reviewed. Views: 0
Kandahar slaughter preplanned, executed by squad – Afghan top brass
The Afghan Army Chief of Staff says the slaughter of 16 civilians, including nine children, in Kandahar province was a premeditated assassination carried out by a number of servicemen, RIA Novosti reports, citing Afghan media. Lt. General Sher Mohammad Karimi’s harsh condemnation of the March 11 mass murder flies in the face the version of […]
ICC-wanted Gaddafi spy chief arrested in Mauritania
Mauritanian officials say they have arrested Abdullah al-Senussi, intelligence chief to slain Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Libya officials have already confirmed the arrest. Wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity, Abdullah al- Senussi, 63, was arrested at Nouakchott airport in the West African nation’s capital. Al-Senussi had reportedly traveled from […]
Minsk subway bomber reportedly executed
One of the men convicted of the April 2011 Minsk subway bombing has been executed. Although his death has not been independently verified, a member of his family allegedly received a letter from the Belarusian court confirming the execution. The letter that arrived at Vladislav Kovalev’s family home in the city of Vitebsk had been […]
Up to 20 US troops behind Kandahar bloodbath – Afghan probe
An Afghan parliamentary investigation team has implicated up to 20 US troops in the massacre of 16 civilians in Kandahar early on Sunday morning. It contradicts NATO’s account that insists one rogue soldier was behind the slaughter. The team of Afghan lawmakers has spent two days collating reports from witnesses, survivors and inhabitants of the […]
NSA Utah ‘Data Center’: Biggest-ever domestic spying lab?
The biggest-ever data complex, to be completed in Utah in 2013, may take American citizens into a completely new reality where their emails, phone calls, online shopping lists and virtually entire lives will be stored and reviewed. US government agencies are growing less patient with their own country with every month. First, paying with cash, […]
Tales from the crypt: Bin Laden ‘ordered comrades to kill Obama’
Osama Bin Laden was plotting to kill US President Barack Obama, documents found at the terrorist’s Pakistani hideout show. But though this portrays him as an even greater villain, the problem is that he could have been dead for years. The plot involved killing the US President and General David Petraeus, who was at that […]
Monsanto maize banned in France
A genetically modified strain of maize created by the notorious American company Monsanto has been temporarily banned in France “to protect the environment.” This comes at a time of protests against the biotech giant in its homeland. France’s Agricultural Minister Bruno Le Maire Friday imposed the temporary ban on maize strain MON 810, in what […]
In America, TV watches you: CIA to spy on people through household items
With a growing number of ‘smart gadgets,’ spying on homes may start to become much easier. In fact, CIA Chief David Petraeus admitted that Americans were effectively bugging themselves and making it easy for spy agencies to peek in on their lives. Speaking at a summit for In-Q-Tel, the CIA’s venture capital firm, Petraeus noted […]
Twin bombings strike state security structures in Damascus
Twin explosions have shaken the Syrian capital at about 7:30 AM local time, killing a number of civilians and security forces, the country’s state news channel reports. Syrian media has dubbed the blasts “terrorist attacks.” Initial reports say that car bombs struck the aviation intelligence department and the criminal security department. The explosions come two […]
Kyrgyz private armies incite “permanent revolution”
Swept to power in a popular uprising, the new authorities in Kyrgyzstan are building an alternative security apparatus to guarantee they don’t suffer a similar fate. With two bloody uprisings in just seven years, both of which resulted in leaders being toppled from power, it’s no surprise that security has become a major concern in […]