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» Tracing a 17-Year-Old’s Path From Britain to an ISIS Suicide Attack
18/06/15 00:00 from NYT > Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Talha Asmal, a student from West Yorkshire, would be his country’s youngest known suicide bomber if his role in an attack in Iraq is confirmed.
» ISIS Claims Responsibility for Deadly Bombings in Yemen
18/06/15 00:00 from NYT > Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
The bombs, which ripped through mosques in the capital Sana during prayer times, were another attempt to inflame tensions during cease-fire negotiations in Geneva.
» Key senator says to forget the deadline on Iran talks for a better deal
17/06/15 19:47 from National Security: National Security, Pentagon & Defense Department News - The Washington Post
The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday said he had urged Secretary of State John F. Kerry to ignore a looming deadline for nuclear negotiations with Iran if that’s what it takes to secure a more ironclad deal...
» OVERNIGHT CYBERSECURITY: White House backing OPM director - The Hill
17/06/15 19:33 from cybersecurity - Google News
OVERNIGHT CYBERSECURITY : White House backing OPM director The Hill Welcome to OVERNIGHT CYBERSECURITY , your daily rundown of the biggest news in the world of hacking and data privacy. We're here to connect the dots as leaders in go...
» Survey: Widespread public misconceptions about defense spending
17/06/15 19:23 from News - Stripes
Survey: Widespread public misconceptions about defense spending in US, allied countries An international survey has found widespread public misconceptions about military spending in the U.S. and four of its allies, with most respondents ...
» Managing (in)Security Through Regulation: A Key Phase for Nation States - CircleID
17/06/15 19:13 from CyberWar - Google News
Managing (in)Security Through Regulation: A Key Phase for Nation States CircleID Today's environment is clearly different perhaps in large part because of increasing mainstream coverage of cyber security issues - particularly in the ...
» CIA didn't know strike would hit al-Qaeda leader - Washington Post
17/06/15 19:04 from cia - Google News
Winnipeg Free Press CIA didn't know strike would hit al-Qaeda leader Washington Post The CIA did not know in advance that al-Qaeda's leader in Yemen was among the suspected militants targeted in a lethal drone strike last week, a...
» Al-Qaeda’s leader in Yemen killed in ‘signature strike,’ U.S. officials say
17/06/15 19:01 from National Security: National Security, Pentagon & Defense Department News - The Washington Post
The CIA did not know in advance that al-Qaeda’s leader in Yemen was among the suspected militants targeted in a lethal drone strike last week, according to U.S. officials who said that the operation went forward under counter­terrorism g...
» CIA didn’t know strike would hit al-Qaeda leader
17/06/15 19:01 from National Security: National Security, Pentagon & Defense Department News - The Washington Post
The CIA did not know in advance that al-Qaeda’s leader in Yemen was among the suspected militants targeted in a lethal drone strike last week, according to U.S. officials who said that the operation went forward under counter­terrorism g...
» Ex-Utah FBI agent accused of assaulting girlfriend pleads no contest to ... - Fox News
17/06/15 18:56 from fbi - Google News
Deseret News Ex-Utah FBI agent accused of assaulting girlfriend pleads no contest to ... Fox News The Deseret News reported Wednesday (http://bit.ly/1BjJiBG ) that former FBI special agent Adam Quirk said in court documents he doesn'...
» Photo Release: Coast Guard, partners enforce security zone for U.S. Open
17/06/15 18:55 from Recent Updates for U.S. Coast Guard Digital Newsroom
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» FBI: Man shot outside of Arkansas Air Force base dies - Military Times
17/06/15 18:53 from fbi - Google News
THV 11 FBI : Man shot outside of Arkansas Air Force base dies Military Times Larry D. McElroy, 43, died Tuesday night at a Little Rock hospital, FBI spokeswoman Deb Green said. McElroy had been in critical condition since Monday, when gu...
» A dilemma for Podemos 
17/06/15 18:48 from openDemocracy
Bitter-sweet success in Spain’s regional and local election forces Podemos to choose - between joining with other Left parties, following the example of Barcelona and Madrid, or going it alone in the autumn legislative election. Elected ...
» State, local police get FBI training on child abductions - WFSB
17/06/15 18:15 from fbi - Google News
WFSB State, local police get FBI training on child abductions WFSB "The CARD team works with our behavioral analysis unit, which you see on TV, the profilers and everything," said Joshua Wilson, of the FBI . "We try and le...
» Cybersecurity company says Samsung Galaxy phones exposed to hackers - FOX6 WBRC - MyFoxAL.com
17/06/15 17:59 from cybersecurity - Google News
CNNMoney Cybersecurity company says Samsung Galaxy phones exposed to hackers FOX6 WBRC - MyFoxAL.com The issue was brought to light by cybersecurity firm NowSecure, which said they first alerted Samsung to the problem in November. (Sourc...
» Cardinals attorney says top executives not involved in alleged hacking - Chicago Tribune
17/06/15 17:57 from Cyberwar - Google News
Chicago Tribune Cardinals attorney says top executives not involved in alleged hacking Chicago Tribune High-level executives of the St. Louis Cardinals were not involved in the hacking of the Houston Astros' player personnel database...
» Everything You Want To Know About Iran Sanctions
17/06/15 17:52 from Defense One - All Content
As the P5+1 continues negotiating a deal, here's how Tehran came to face a dizzying array of punitive measures.
» Former US military personnel urge drone pilots to walk away from
17/06/15 17:47 from Drones | World news | The Guardian 
Former US military personnel urge drone pilots to walk away from controls 17 Jun 2015 Former US military personnel urge drone pilots to walk away from controls As debate builds over the anticipated arrival of lethal autonomous robots, a ...
» 'Everyone down': Neighbor recounts FBI arrest at terror suspect's home - SILive.com
17/06/15 17:38 from fbi - Google News
SILive.com 'Everyone down': Neighbor recounts FBI arrest at terror suspect's home SILive.com Witness discusses FBI arrest during ISIS-related investigation A 21-year old man identified as Fareed Mumuni was taken into custody ...
» Armed Robber’s Mother Upset Good Samaritan Ended His Attack
17/06/15 17:37 from Washington Free Beacon
A Tennessee woman is criticizing the actions of the bystander who shot her son while he robbed a convenience store.
» Power: This Time We Mean It
17/06/15 17:35 from Washington Free Beacon
Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power told Congress that the Obama administration is committed to enforcing a red line on Iran’s nuclear ambition.
» United States Returns Stolen Antique Books to the National Library of Sweden - Federal Bureau of Investigation (press release) (blog)
17/06/15 17:31 from fbi - Google News
United States Returns Stolen Antique Books to the National Library of Sweden Federal Bureau of Investigation (press release) (blog) Richard Zabel, the Deputy United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Diego Rodrigu...
» Iran’s Nuclear Past Should Not Scuttle A Deal for Its Future
17/06/15 17:17 from Defense One - All Content
It’s more important to know Tehran will have no nuclear weapons for the next 20 years than to obsess over what it did 20 years ago.
» Fed says U.S. economy still strong enough to handle rate hike
17/06/15 17:14 from Search Results
Fed says U.S. economy still strong enough to handle rate hike Traders keep bets on December for first Fed rate hike JPMorgan's Jimmy Lee, adviser on megadeals, dies Dollar falls, Wall St up in volatile post-Fed trading Wall Street ends h...
» MHA nod for cyber security wing under IB - The Indian Express
17/06/15 17:04 from Cyberwarfare - Google News
The Indian Express MHA nod for cyber security wing under IB The Indian Express Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has given a go-ahead for the creation of “ cyber - security architecture” within the Intelligence Bureau (IB) that will work...
» Democrats Retreat In the Battle Over Defense Budget 'Gimmick'
17/06/15 16:56 from Defense One - All Content
An 'overstuffed' war fund is ok with Democrats in a defense policy bill but not in a spending bill, adding further uncertainty to a key measure already facing a veto threat.
» As Lawyer Defrauded Both Firm and Client, She Shelled Out Thousands to Democrats
17/06/15 16:53 from Washington Free Beacon
The lawyer at the center of a federal investigation into whether she defrauded both her firm and client MasterCard for millions of dollars is a major Democratic donor who has made nearly $100,000 in political donations.
» Report: FBI seized computers from Busch Stadium in February - SI.com
17/06/15 16:52 from fbi - Google News
SI.com Report: FBI seized computers from Busch Stadium in February SI.com h.s. athlete of the month. Leaders on the field, in the classroom and in communities. Moves San Diego Padres need to make to salvage their se... Report: FBI seized...
» Albuquerque cybersecurity firm creates unique hardware fix - Albuquerque Business First (blog)
17/06/15 16:50 from cybersecurity - Google News
Albuquerque Business First (blog) Albuquerque cybersecurity firm creates unique hardware fix Albuquerque Business First (blog) Instead, he says, the most obvious way to get into a computer is with a USB thumb drive or a cable. It's a...
» CIA Still Acting Like A Domestic Surveillance Agency, Despite Instructions ... - Techdirt
17/06/15 16:44 from cia - Google News
Techdirt CIA Still Acting Like A Domestic Surveillance Agency, Despite Instructions ... Techdirt The ACLU has received another document dump from the government as a result of its FOIA lawsuits, with this bundle dealing with the CIA'...
» Russia not acting as responsible nuclear power: NATO commander - Reuters
17/06/15 16:36 from Nato Russia - Google News
Reuters Russia not acting as responsible nuclear power: NATO commander Reuters Following Putin's announcement, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg accused Russia of nuclear saber rattling, describing it as "destabilizing and...
» Should We Pay Mercenaries To Defeat ISIS? - Newsweek
17/06/15 16:31 from anti-Americanism - Google News
Newsweek Should We Pay Mercenaries To Defeat ISIS? Newsweek Shiite fighters launches a mortar round at ISIS militants on the outskirts of Bayji, Iraq, on June 11, 2015. The U.S. is considering building more military bases in Iraq to driv...
» ISIL Tactical Losses Continue in Iraq, Syria
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
» Success Against ISIL Requires Time, Partners, Dempsey Says
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Time and regional partners are required for long-term success in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorist organization, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the House Armed Services Committee today.
» Carter Vows Lasting Defeat of ISIL Forces
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Vowing to achieve a lasting defeat of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant forces, Defense Secretary Ash Carter outlined the Defense Department's counterterrorism strategy today in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee.
» Afghan forces kill more than 80 Taliban in 24 hours
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Afghan security forces have killed over 80 Taliban militants and injured more than 100 others during a series of operations across Afghanistan over the past 24 hours, the country's Defense Ministry says.
» Nepal final report: AF support for Operation Sahayogi Haat
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Since the May 26 deactivation of the Nepal earthquake response task force, Joint Task Force-505, the scope of the Air Force's contribution to Operation Sahayogi Haat reveal the magnitude of Pacific Air Force's role in the response.
» Antietam, Mustin Build, Foster Relationships in Sydney
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Sydney for a port visit, June 17.
» US Air Force may deploy F-22 warplanes near Russia's border
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The United States is planning to send warplanes to Europe in order to stop Russia's "aggression" in the region, says US Air Force Secretary Deborah James.
» Russia, UAE to Sign Contract on Unique Khrizantema-S Antitank Systems Sales
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Russia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to sign a contract on the delivery of Russia's unique self-propelled antitank system Khrizantema-S; pre-contractual works are currently underway, according to the chief designer of the co...
» Defence secretary emphasises deep UK commitment during Baltic NATO visit
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Hundreds of personnel serving at the heart of exercises and operations across eastern Europe have shown the UK's commitment to NATO reassurance, the Defence Secretary has said.
» Putin rather sees threat in US missile defense system than weapons deployment in Europe
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday he sees no real threat in the West's statements about possible deployment of weapons in Europe, since the missile defense system deployment is a bigger threat.
» Putin Not 'Worried' About Heavy Weapons In Eastern Europe
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Despite much bluster and a revival of Cold War rhetoric, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on June 16 that he is not especially worried about a U.S. plan to possibly station heavy weaponry in Eastern Europe.
» Russia's Mistral-Designed Ka-52K Choppers to Remain in Demand
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Chief executive of Russian Helicopters design and manufacturing company stated that Russia's Ka-52K Alligator attack helicopters designed for the Mistral-class carrier will have no difficulty finding buyers.
» Russian Army Begins UAV Monitoring in Arctic Region
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
According to head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Northern Fleet press service, Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have started reconnaissance and monitoring flights in the Arctic region.
» Russian Defense Ministry to Modify MC-21 Passenger Aircraft Into AWACS
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
According to head of sales for the plane's producer, Russian Defense Ministry plans to order a revamp of MC-21 passenger jets to create reconnaissance aircraft similar to the US AWACS aircraft.
» Deputy PM: Structural, technological and personnel crisis in defense industry not overcome
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The structural, technological and personnel crisis in Russia's defense industry sector has not been overcome, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Wednesday at a meeting of the Industry and Trade Ministry's board.
» Russia's 5th generation submarines to be armed with robots - Navy chief
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Russia's fifth-generation submarines will differ from their predecessors by their all-purpose use and their armament with promising robotized systems, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief, Admiral Viktor Chirkov said on Wednesday.
» Number of Russian Navy drills in 2014-2015 increases by 20% - commander
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The number of exercises involving surface ships and submarines of the Russian Navy increased by 20% in 2014-2015, and the number of combat duty missions of strategic submarines has increased by nearly 50%, Navy Commander-in-Chief Viktor ...
» Russian reconnaissance drones start flights in Arctic region
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The Tachyon and Aileron-3 drones have been put on patrolling mission in the Arctic, spokesman for the Russian Northern Fleet Captain 1st Rank Vadim Serga said on Wednesday.
» Russia does not threaten Western countries, only takes response measures - Kremlin
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Russia undertakes no actions that can arise West's security concerns, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Wednesday.
» Russia to start tests of anaerobic systems for conventional submarines in Baltic Sea soon
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The tests of an air-independent propulsion power system for Russian conventional submarines will begin in the Baltic Sea soon, the head of Rubin central design bureau, the system developer, said on Wednesday.
» China calls for eliminating root cause of WMDs proliferation
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Faced with new challenges of non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the international community should eliminate the root cause of proliferation and take a balanced approach to address security and development, said a Chinese ...
» Military cooperation with Russia important for Belarusian security - defense minister
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Russian-Belarusian military cooperation on bilateral and multilateral bases is 'an important element of ensuring security' of Belarus, the country's Defense Minister Gen. Lt. Andrey Ravkov told TASS in an exclusive interview on Wednesday.
» Belarus in talks with Russia on supplies of S-400 missile systems
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Four Russian S-300 missile systems will be stationed by the end of this year in Belarus, while the issue of delivering S-400 missile systems to Belarus from Russia is being discussed, Belarusian Defense Minister Gen. Lt. Andrey Ravkov to...
» Issue of Russian air base in Belarus considered in political dimension - defense minister
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The issue of stationing a Russian aviation base in Belarus is being considered in the political dimension, Belarusian Defense Minister Gen. Lt. Andrey Ravkov told TASS in an exclusive interview on Wednesday.
» Russia ready to sell four Mi-35M combat helicopters to Pakistan - source
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Russia has sent Pakistan a draft contract on the delivery of four Mil Mi-35M (NATO reporting name: Hind E) combat helicopters, a source in the Russian system of military and technical cooperation said on Wednesday.
» Pakistan Army Chief Visits Russia to Forge New Ties
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif visited Russia this week amidst a regional re-definition of old relationships. Russia, which fought against Pakistan-supported "mujahideen' during the earlier Afghan war in the 1980s, has been wa...
» Belarus calls for increasing post-Soviet security bloc's military component
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Belarus believes the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a post-Soviet security bloc, needs to strengthen its military component, the country's Defense Minister Andrey Ravkov said in an interview with TASS on Wednesday.
» 24th MEU "FiST" shapes battlefield during Eager Lion
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Beneath the desert sun in Jordan, a notional enemy of armored vehicles prepares to make a stand against U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Jordanian armed forces and Italian Marines, who wait just beyond the horizon of...
» ISIL self-declared governor killed in Heet: Sources
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The ISIL self-proclaimed governor of the district of Heet in Iraq's restive province of al-Anbar has been killed by unidentified gunmen in an operation, a security source says.
» US Military Leaders: Stronger Iraq Critical to IS Fight
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter told a House panel Wednesday that the most critical line of defense against Islamic State militants is in building a stronger, more inclusive Iraqi government.
» US Receives Far Less Iraqi Security Recruits Than Envisioned
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said that the United States received nearly three times less Iraqi Security recruits to fight the Islamic State than anticipated.
» Militant attacks kill nine in, around Syrian capital
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Attacks by foreign-sponsored militants in Syria have killed at least nine people in and around the country's capital, Damascus, a UK-based monitoring group says.
» UN agency airlifts lifesaving survival kits to displaced in hard-to-reach areas of South Sudan
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The United Nations agriculture agency has launched an emergency airlift operation in South Sudan and has distributed to families fleeing violence in hard-to-reach areas supplies ranging from nutritional biscuits for children, mosquito ne...
» Palestinian refugee crisis a 'time bomb' for Middle East region, warns UN official
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The stark conditions afflicting millions of displaced Palestinians across the Middle East risk destabilizing the region and plunging it into a deeper humanitarian and security crisis, the head of the United Nations agency assisting Pales...
» Amid 'constructive atmosphere,' UN special envoy welcomes continuation of Cyprus negotiations
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders have agreed to continue their pursuit of a comprehensive settlement for the political issues facing the Mediterranean island following their third meeting today, the Secretary-General's Speci...
» 'Essential shifts' needed for UN to tackle new peacekeeping challenges, report reveals
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Focus on political solutions, responsive and flexible operations, stronger partnerships and field-focused and people-centered mandates; these are the essential shifts the United Nations must urgently address as it faces challenging new l...
» Latest UN humanitarian report reveals surge in financing needs for relief efforts
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Amid a widespread diffusion of conflicts and crises across the globe, an increasing amount of funding is now required to respond to the world's growing humanitarian calamities, according to the latest report released today by the United ...
» South Sudan: amid 'intensifying' crisis, UN and European Union mobilize $275 million in aid
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
To tackle the humanitarian impact of the "relentlessly deteriorating" crisis in South Sudan, the European Union and the United Nations today announced that more than $275 million has been pledged in support of the victims in the country ...
» From grooms to body bags: the story of Yemen's fighters
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Eighteen months ago, the small Yemeni village of Al-Hamza* was awash with joy. A mass wedding dominated its small streets, with a few dozen couples tying the knot simultaneously.
» Iran rejects report of US Congress approval of nuclear deal before UN action
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
A senior member of Iran's nuclear negotiating team dismissed a Reuters report that the UN Security Council will lift sanctions against Tehran after the US Congress gives its green light.
» US signals first ever U-turn on Iran sanctions
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Secretary of State John Kerry has acknowledged for the first time that a final nuclear deal would not require Iran to detail its past activities in order to lift sanctions on the country.
» U.S. No Longer Demanding Disclosure Of Iran's Past Nuclear Work
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has said that Washington would no longer insist that Iran fully disclose its past nuclear activities as part of a nuclear pact with Tehran.
» S.Korea reports 8 more MERS cases, 1 death
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
South Korea on Wednesday reported eight more cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) infection and one more death, bringing the total death toll to 20.
» Austria tightens security at Iran talks venue
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Austria has undertaken special and extensive preemptive measures to secure the venue of nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 group of world countries in the face of recent reports of espionage.
» Kim Jong Un Watches Night Naval Fire Strike Drill of KPA
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, watched night naval fire strike drill of navy warship sub-unit a...
» New Turkish Government Could Mean Policy Shift on Syria
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Throughout the general election campaign, Turkey's opposition parties were united in their criticism of the AK Party policy of supporting Syrian rebels seeking to defeat President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
» Two more senior PLA officials investigated
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The Chinese military on Tuesday announced that two more senior military officials are under investigation for serious disciplinary violations.
» What's Next for China's Anti-Corruption Drive?
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
China's secret trial and sentencing of former security chief Zhou Yongkang to life in prison marks the beginning of a new phase in the country's anti-corruption drive. But where Chinese leader Xi Jinping will take the campaign next is un...
» Cybersecurity company says Samsung Galaxy phones exposed to hackers - 19 Action News
17/06/15 16:19 from cybersecurity - Google News
fox5sandiego.com Cybersecurity company says Samsung Galaxy phones exposed to hackers 19 Action News The issue was brought to light by cybersecurity firm NowSecure, which said they first alerted Samsung to the problem in November. (Source...
» Air Force struggles to keep pace with explosion in the use of combat drones
17/06/15 16:10 from National Security: National Security, Pentagon & Defense Department News - The Washington Post
CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Under a searing desert sun, a man in silhouette is pacing sentry-like around a cluster of buildings, a dark object slung over his shoulder.“Yeah, it looks like a gun,” says an American drone pilot, peering i...
» Pentagon chief defends growing training program in Iraq — but acknowledges problems
17/06/15 16:08 from National Security: National Security, Pentagon & Defense Department News - The Washington Post
Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter on Wednesday defended the U.S. military’s growing training program for Iraqi troops, but acknowledged that the government in Baghdad has provided thousands fewer recruits than expected or needed to take...
» Top 100: CACI sees Six3 deal paying off in new business - Washington Technology
17/06/15 15:54 from CyberWar - Google News
Top 100: CACI sees Six3 deal paying off in new business Washington Technology Asbury said that CACI has also begun reaping significant benefits from its $820 million acquisition of Six3 Systems, a leading provider of digital signal proce...
» The Independent: Tensions grow in Eastern Europe as Russia and NATO ... - Kyiv Post
17/06/15 15:52 from nato - Google News
Kyiv Post The Independent: Tensions grow in Eastern Europe as Russia and NATO ... Kyiv Post International tensions are mounting in Eastern Europe, as both Russia and Nato accuse each other of Cold War-style sabre rattling and military in...
» AT&T Fined $100 Million for Slowing Unlimited Data Plans
17/06/15 15:44 from Washington Free Beacon
AT&T Mobility, LLC has been fined $100 million for allegations that they intentionally slowed down internet speeds for consumers who purchased “unlimited” data plans.
» Turkish Journalist Given 21-Month Suspended Prison Sentence
17/06/15 15:40 from Washington Free Beacon
An Ankara penal court sentenced Bülent Keneş, the editor and chief of a major Turkish newspaper, to a 21-month suspended prison sentence on Wednesday after convicting him for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey in a July 2...
» Veteran FBI agent chosen as Orange Beach's new police chief - AL.com
17/06/15 15:35 from fbi - Google News
AL.com Veteran FBI agent chosen as Orange Beach's new police chief AL.com Joe Fierro new OBPD chief Joe Fierro, a 20-plus-year veteran of the FBI , was announced as Orange Beach's new police chief during the City Council meeting ...
» Epic TV Judge ‘Extreme Akim’ is Hosting a Hillary Clinton Fundraiser Tonight
17/06/15 15:30 from Washington Free Beacon
Hillary Clinton will spend Wednesday evening at a South Carolina fundraiser hosted by Akim Anastopoulo, a trial lawyer better known to fans of reality court show Eye for an Eye as Judge Extreme Akim.
» Jun. 17, 2015
17/06/15 15:28 from United States Defense and Military Forces - News - Times Topics - The New York Times
Jun. 17, 2015 Air Force is being forced to cut back on daily number of drone flights in overseas conflict zones due to operator burnout, even as military and intelligence officials are requesting increase in number of flights needed to h...
» One Does Not Simply Embed US Troops In Iraq
17/06/15 15:15 from Defense One - All Content
Calls to allow U.S. specialists to accompany Iraqi military units on offensive missions generally ignore the support requirements.
» Ex-CIA operatives concerned about personal data breach
17/06/15 15:15 from News - Stripes
Ex-CIA operatives concerned about personal data breach Last year, former CIA operative Gary Berntsen spent more than a week filling out a 127-page security clearance application that seeks a wide range of personal information. "The form ...
» Government of Canada websites under attack, hacker group Anonymous claims ... - National Post
17/06/15 15:07 from Cyberwar - Google News
National Post Government of Canada websites under attack, hacker group Anonymous claims ... National Post The Hacker group Anonymous claimed responsibility Wednesday for what Treasury Board President Tony Clement says was a cyber attack ...
» John Oliver commissions Helen Mirren to narrate an audiobook of the CIA ... - Boing Boing
17/06/15 15:06 from cia - Google News
Boing Boing John Oliver commissions Helen Mirren to narrate an audiobook of the CIA ... Boing Boing Despite a hard-fought battle to publish the CIA Torture Report, very few people have read it, including some of the report's starring...
» Tensions grow in Eastern Europe as Russia and Nato accuse each other of Cold ... - The Independent
17/06/15 15:04 from nato - Google News
The Independent Tensions grow in Eastern Europe as Russia and Nato accuse each other of Cold ... The Independent International tensions are mounting in Eastern Europe, as both Russia and Nato accuse each other of Cold War-style sabre rat...
» Possible bribery probed over deal to supply Chicago's privatized parking meters - Chicago Tribune
17/06/15 15:00 from fbi - Google News
Chicago Tribune Possible bribery probed over deal to supply Chicago's privatized parking meters Chicago Tribune The FBI is investigating whether an executive at the firm that manages Chicago's privatized parking meters was paid $...
» Alert sirens on Golan triggered by rebel offensive in Qunetra
17/06/15 14:50 from DEBKAFile
Alert sirens and explosions heard shortly before noon Wednesday at Ortal, Alonei Bashan, Merom Hagolan, Ein Zivan and Keshet. The blasts heard on the Golan came from the Syrian rebel offensive launched against Assad's forces in Qunei...
» Saudi Dep. Crown Prince visits Russia
17/06/15 14:50 from DEBKAFile
Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad traveled to Moscow Wednesday for an official visit on behalf of his father King Salman. He will meet with President Vladimir Putin and top officials. The visit is expected to “further bolster bilateral ...
» Kerry’s refusal to be “fixated” on Iran’s former nuclear misdeeds fits the US pattern of indulging Tehran
17/06/15 14:50 from DEBKAFile
President Barack Obama is about to make his most substantial concession yet to Iran by agreeing to release only one part of their nuclear accord, while keeping the technical protocols secret. Senior US negotiator Wendy Sherman fough...
» Syrian rebel force launches offensive near Golan to clear path to S. Damascus. Israel acts to protect Druze
17/06/15 14:50 from DEBKAFile
Jaysh Hermon (the Army of Hermon) Wednesday, June 17, launched a broad offensive on Syrian army forces in the Quneitra and Hermon sectors bordering on Israel, to capture the Syrian army’s 68 th Brigade headquarters Khan al-Shih whi...
» FBI aerial surveillance revelations prompt backlash from US lawmakers - Ars Technica (blog)
17/06/15 14:45 from fbi - Google News
Ars Technica (blog) FBI aerial surveillance revelations prompt backlash from US lawmakers Ars Technica (blog) comes two weeks after the Associated Press "traced at least 50 aircraft back to the FBI , and identified more than 100 fli...
» Bringing Belarus Back in From the Cold (Part Four)
17/06/15 14:44 from Eurasia Daily Monitor - The Jamestown Foundation
To read Part One, please click here.To read Part Two, please click here.To read Part Three, please...
» Is Russia’s Government Planning to Take on Chechnya’s Strongman?
17/06/15 14:36 from Eurasia Daily Monitor - The Jamestown Foundation
Russian analysts are beginning to wonder whether Moscow has grown tired of Chechnya’s ruler, Ramzan...
» Breach Defense Playbook, Part 4: Reviewing Your Cybersecurity Program (Part 1) - Dark Reading
17/06/15 14:32 from cybersecurity - Google News
Breach Defense Playbook, Part 4: Reviewing Your Cybersecurity Program (Part 1) Dark Reading The goal of reviewing your cybersecurity program is to quantitatively ensure that a secure enterprise network exists within your business environ...
» When Will Mikheil Saakashvili Return to Georgia?
17/06/15 14:25 from Eurasia Daily Monitor - The Jamestown Foundation
The appointment of former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili as the head of government...
» FBI: Suspected LRAFB gunman died overnight - THV 11
17/06/15 14:22 from fbi - Google News
THV 11 FBI : Suspected LRAFB gunman died overnight THV 11 FBI investigators confirmed Larry McElroy's death mid-Wednesday morning. He had been in critical condition at a hospital after being shot by LRAFB security Monday. McElroy rep...
» RAF fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft encroaching on NATO ... - Express.co.uk
17/06/15 14:19 from Nato Russia - Google News
Express.co.uk RAF fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft encroaching on NATO ... Express.co.uk Thousands of NATO troops are practicing sea landings, air lifts and assaults in Poland and the Baltic states. But Russia is tryi...
» Audio: Clinton Foundation Head Accused Clintons of ‘Paranoia’
17/06/15 14:00 from Washington Free Beacon
Clinton Foundation head Donna Shalala privately expressed concerns about Bill and Hillary Clinton’s mental state in the mid-1990s, saying they had become “paranoid” and fixated on “right-wing conspiracies,” according to previously unpubl...
» Norway's NATO Missile Defense Aid Irks Russia - DefenseNews.com
17/06/15 13:58 from nato - Google News
DefenseNews.com Norway's NATO Missile Defense Aid Irks Russia DefenseNews.com HELSINKI — Norway's landmark pledge to contribute to NATO's missile defense system will further complicate confidence-building relations with Russi...
» Yankees, Mets talk cyber security in wake of hacking incident that saw Astros ... - New York Daily News
17/06/15 13:45 from Cyberwarfare - Google News
New York Daily News Yankees, Mets talk cyber security in wake of hacking incident that saw Astros ... New York Daily News Both New York baseball general managers said Tuesday that last year's hacking incident that resulted in the lea...
» Putin: Russia Adding 40 New Ballistic Missiles This Year
17/06/15 13:40 from Washington Free Beacon
Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia would bolster its nuclear forces this year with more than 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), Vice News reports.
» Man charged with coming at FBI agents with knife during terrorism probe on ... - WABC-TV
17/06/15 13:38 from fbi - Google News
WABC-TV Man charged with coming at FBI agents with knife during terrorism probe on ... WABC-TV The FBI said Saleh told a confidential informant he was "in NY and trying to do an Op." Instructions for pressure cooker bomb making...
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» HACK Cyber Security ETF Grabs $1 Billion - Barron's (blog)
17/06/15 13:24 from Cyberwarfare - Google News
ETF Trends HACK Cyber Security ETF Grabs $1 Billion Barron's (blog) The fund industry's biggest grassroots success story in recent memory just hit a big milestone: $1 billion in assets under management. The PureFunds ISE Cyber Securi...
» Adm. Paul Zukunft - Breaking Defense
17/06/15 13:24 from CyberWar - Google News
Breaking Defense Adm. Paul Zukunft Breaking Defense WASHINGTON: “What is modern warfare going to look like in the 21st century?” asked Adm. Paul Zukunft. “Not that long ago,” he said, workers aboard a mobile offshore drilling unit unwitt...
» Adm. Zukunft Unveils New Coast Guard Cyber Strategy - Breaking Defense
17/06/15 13:24 from CyberWar - Google News
Breaking Defense Adm. Zukunft Unveils New Coast Guard Cyber Strategy Breaking Defense “If tensions escalate…does Russia conduct electronic warfare against our military, or might they want to conduct electronic warfare against our critica...
» What The Pentagon Has To Do To Recruit Silicon Valley's Nerds
17/06/15 13:20 from Defense One - All Content
The Defense Department and national security political leadership are eager to attract tech minds. But are they willing to change enough?
» How The Times Covers ISIS
17/06/15 13:15 from NYT > Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Ben Hubbard provides a look at what it is like to report on life with the Islamic State, a difficult task when traveling to ISIS-occupied areas is impossible.
» Wall St. dips as investors edgy ahead of Fed meet
17/06/15 13:13 from Search Results
Wall St. dips as investors edgy ahead of Fed meet Wal-Mart uses tax havens to cut taxes on foreign units: advocacy group Global stocks edge up ahead of Fed; Greece still a concern Greece's future in EU in doubt if talks fail, central ban...
» Nato shows its teeth to Russia with elaborate Baltic training exercise - The Guardian
17/06/15 13:11 from nato - Google News
The Guardian Nato shows its teeth to Russia with elaborate Baltic training exercise The Guardian Afterwards, that started to change, but against the present crisis it has regained some of its former prominence, with about 50 vessels, alm...
» FBI offer $10k reward in credit union robbery - Memphis Commercial Appeal
17/06/15 13:11 from fbi - Google News
Memphis Commercial Appeal FBI offer $10k reward in credit union robbery Memphis Commercial Appeal The Memphis FBI office is offering a $10,000 reward for information about two suspects who robbed a credit union last week in Cordova after...
» House witnesses describe use of chlorine gas in barrel bombs by Assad regime in Syria
17/06/15 13:10 from National Security: National Security, Pentagon & Defense Department News - The Washington Post
A panel of witnesses recounted Wednesday for a House committee how Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime has used chemical weapons, one day after Secretary of State John Kerry said he was certain that Assad had used chlorine gas agai...
» Migrants at Sea: A Growing Humanitarian Crisis
17/06/15 13:09 from InHomelandSecurity.com - News & Analysis of Critical Issues in Terrorism & Homeland Defense
By Dr. Melissa Schnyder Associate Professor of International Relations at American Public University Seeking Human Security In recent years, Europe’s refugee crisis has become an increasingly acute issue in need of a coordinated politica...
» Senators Aim to Ground FBI's Warrantless Spy Planes - TechNewsWorld
17/06/15 12:57 from fbi - Google News
TechNewsWorld Senators Aim to Ground FBI's Warrantless Spy Planes TechNewsWorld The AP traced at least 50 aircraft belonging to the FBI and identified more than 100 flights since late April, covering parts of Houston, Phoenix, Seattl...
» NATO Response Force Marines hone amphibious-assault skills for BALTOPS ... - DVIDS (press release)
17/06/15 12:57 from nato - Google News
NATO Response Force Marines hone amphibious-assault skills for BALTOPS ... DVIDS (press release) An international Corps of Marines from Sweden, Finland, and the U.K. conduct amphibious assaults on a beachhead in Ravlunda, Sweden, for loc...
» Staten Island Man Allegedly Tries to Attack FBI Agents With Knife in ISIS ... - NBC New York
17/06/15 12:55 from fbi - Google News
NBC New York Staten Island Man Allegedly Tries to Attack FBI Agents With Knife in ISIS ... NBC New York The FBI -NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested a Staten Island man who allegedly tried to attack FBI agents with a knife Wednesday...
» There is nothing left, only ruins
17/06/15 12:47 from openDemocracy
Maša Drndić’s film The Waiting Point traverses destruction and stagnation in Croatia. At the Open City Documentary Festival on 20 June 2015. The Rijeka train station is a small, single-storey building. It’s a lonely place, one’s only com...
» Coast Guard Adds Cyberspace to its Domain
17/06/15 12:40 from Washington Free Beacon
In the wake of the information hack at the Office of Personnel Management last week, the United States Coast Guard has been internally increasing cyber security measures as well as aiding private sector companies to protect maritime comm...
» With SMBs at Risk, ISACA Shares its Data Security Know-How - Small Business Computing
17/06/15 12:31 from CyberWar - Google News
Small Business Computing With SMBs at Risk, ISACA Shares its Data Security Know-How Small Business Computing ISACA, formerly the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, has released two new guides to help small and midsized bu...
» Exiled in Senegal
17/06/15 12:27 from openDemocracy
Damien Froidevaux’s Death of the Serpent God is not about politics, and yet it is a deeply political film. At the Open City Documentary Festival on 18 June 2015. Damien Froidevaux, Death of the Serpent God, 2014. All rights reserved. At ...
» eBay Security Chief Outlines 3 Main Drivers of Hacker Activity - ClaimsJournal.com
17/06/15 12:25 from Cyberwar - Google News
ClaimsJournal.com eBay Security Chief Outlines 3 Main Drivers of Hacker Activity ClaimsJournal.com And while cybersecurity is critically important for every company, it's particularly so for those that handle consumers' informati...
» FBI Releases Files Relating to Killing of Ibragim Todashev - Boston magazine's Boston Daily (blog)
17/06/15 12:24 from fbi - Google News
Boston magazine's Boston Daily (blog) FBI Releases Files Relating to Killing of Ibragim Todashev Boston magazine's Boston Daily (blog) On Monday, the FBI released its files—belatedly, and heavily redacted—relating to the killing of Ibrag...
» Melvyn Bragg versus Anthony Barnett on the Magna Carta continued
17/06/15 12:22 from openDemocracy
A lively exchange over Magna Carta, Bragg's series of programmes on it, and Barnett's criticisms of those programmes. Flickr/Robert Burdock. Some rights reserved. It’s difficult to know where to start with Anthony Barnett’s attack on me ...
» RAF Scrambled As Russians Stray Near NATO Drill - Yahoo News UK
17/06/15 12:12 from nato - Google News
Yahoo News UK RAF Scrambled As Russians Stray Near NATO Drill Yahoo News UK RAF Typhoons have been scrambled three times in the last 24 hours to intercept Russian jets flying close to NATO military exercises in the Baltic. The deployment...
» Obama Admin ‘Cheered’ Private Scolding of Israeli Ambassador
17/06/15 12:10 from Washington Free Beacon
Obama administration staffers listened in on and “cheered” the private scolding of a former Israeli ambassador by senior a State Department official, according to new disclosures by that ambassador, Michael Oren.
» Putin Bad, GOP Candidates Agree
17/06/15 12:07 from Defense One - All Content
Less clear is what they’d do, as America's next president, about a more assertive Russia.
» FEAR FACTORY: Lyric Video For New Song 'Soul Hacker' - BLABBERMOUTH.NET
17/06/15 12:06 from Cyberwar - Google News
BLABBERMOUTH.NET FEAR FACTORY: Lyric Video For New Song 'Soul Hacker ' BLABBERMOUTH.NET "We chose the song 'Soul Hacker ' for the first single 'cause it's heavy, catchy and has a lot of groove," comments...
» Government apathy is the barrier to better cybersecurity - The Hill (blog)
17/06/15 12:03 from cybersecurity - Google News
The Hill (blog) Government apathy is the barrier to better cybersecurity The Hill (blog) When the federal government announced earlier this month that Chinese hackers had stolen sensitive personnel records of 4.2 million current and form...
» Britain says NATO exercises near Russia are "not a game" - Newstalk 106-108 fm
17/06/15 11:33 from nato - Google News
Newstalk 106-108 fm Britain says NATO exercises near Russia are "not a game" Newstalk 106-108 fm Some 17 NATO militaries including 5,600 troops and 49 vessels were involved. It is intended to demonstrate solidarity with Eastern...
» 69474Search 69,474 Articles:
17/06/15 11:26 from United States Defense and Military Forces - News - Times Topics - The New York Times
69474 Search 69,474 Articles: As Stress Drives Off Drone Operators, Air Force Must Cut Flights By CHRISTOPHER DREW and DAVE PHILIPPS Long hours and the psychological toll of the work have forced the Pentagon to abandon its goal of increa...
» Datacentre operators warned off prioritising on-site security over cyber ... - ComputerWeekly.com
17/06/15 11:20 from Cyberwarfare - Google News
Datacentre operators warned off prioritising on-site security over cyber ... ComputerWeekly.com Datacentre operators are putting the integrity of their facilities at risk by prioritising the physical security of their sites over safeguar...
» New NATO force trains in Poland to assure eastern flank
17/06/15 11:14 from News - Stripes
New NATO force trains in Poland to assure eastern flank Battleships. Tanks. Helicopters. Rapid reaction forces. Thousands of NATO troops are on the move this month in Poland and the Baltic states, practicing sea landings, air lifts and a...
» When It Came to Anonymity, Hacking Efforts Were Minor League - New York Times
17/06/15 11:06 from Cyberwar - Google News
When It Came to Anonymity, Hacking Efforts Were Minor League New York Times A skilled hacker , Mr. Meinrath said, would take into account all of these possibilities and add one or two additional layers of security to the communication — ...
» Cardinals being investigated for hacking Astros' computer system - Chron.com (blog)
17/06/15 11:05 from Cyberwar - Google News
Chron.com (blog) Cardinals being investigated for hacking Astros' computer system Chron.com (blog) However, Tuesday's report by The Times was the first indication the cyberattack could have come from an Astros competitor and not ...



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» Human Rights Watch details abuse of mentally disabled prisoners
14/05/15 10:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . In jails and prisons throughout the United States, correctional staff have sprayed mentally disabled prisoners with painful chemicals, shocked them with electric stun weapons, and strapped them for days in re...
» Iraq says Islamic State demolishes ruins to cover up looting - Middle East
14/05/15 10:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top news - (TEST). BAGHDAD — The videos of Islamic State militants destroying ancient artifacts in Iraq's museums and blowing up 3,000-year-old temples are chilling enough, but one of Iraq's top anti...
» Blackwater founder turns white-collar boss, aids China firms - Pacific
14/05/15 10:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top news - (TEST). HONG KONG — Almost five years after selling his notorious soldiers-for-hire business, the founder of Blackwater Worldwide is again running operations in some of the world's most ha...
» Jade Helm 15 explored on TV: Checkpoint challenges the conspiracy theories
14/05/15 10:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . As debate and conspiracy theories continue to percolate about the new military exercise Jade Helm 15, Checkpoint has been asked to help explain what the operation is — and is not. Above, a video providi...
» White House Hosts Teen Beaten by Israeli Police
14/05/15 10:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. AP BY: Adam Kredo A White House official confirmed that the Obama administration’s national security team recently met with a teenager who garnered international headlines aft...
» U.S. Marine Helicopter With Eight Aboard Missing in Nepal Quake Zone
14/05/15 10:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. Nepalese service members load relief supplies into a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom from Joint Task Force 505 at Sindhuli, Nepal in this May 11 / Reuters BY: Reuters By David Alexand...
» Triple Whammy: Obama Makes Straw Man Argument, Rips Fox News And Jokes About His Coolness in One Breath
14/05/15 10:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. BY: David Rutz President Obama is fond of taking potshots at Fox News  for its sin of criticizing his White House. He’s very fond of constructing straw man arguments that...
» Saudi Arabia Promises to Match Iran in Nuclear Capability
14/05/15 10:18 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . WASHINGTON — When President Obama began making the case for a deal with Iran that would delay its ability to assemble an atomic weapon, his first argument was that a nuclear-armed Iran would set off a &...
» The Best Way To Save Obama's Camp David Summit
14/05/15 10:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Defense One - All Content. In the wake of the P5+1- Iran nuclear framework agreement, U.S. officials are taking pains to reassure Middle East governments that worry that Tehran will increase its destabiliz...
» Pentagon recommends new Navy, Army chiefs - Navy
14/05/15 10:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top news - (TEST). Army Gen. Mark Milley and Navy Adm. John Richardson were nominated Wednesday to command their respective services, marking a shift at the top at a time of strategic and budgetary turbule...
» President Nominates Milley, Richardson to Lead Army, Navy
14/05/15 10:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Secretary of Defense Speeches. President Nominates Milley, Richardson to Lead Army, Navy By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON, May 13, 2015 – President Barack Obama has nominat...
» Senators Say China Diverted U.S. Nuclear Technology to Submarines in Violation of ’85 Accord
14/05/15 10:14 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. A Chinese technician lays cables on a nuclear reactor built with the technologies of Hualong-1 reactor at Fangchenggang Nuclear Power Plant / AP BY: Bill Gertz China has illegally d...
» Passengers Accuse TSA Agents of Sexual Assault
14/05/15 10:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. Airport security at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport / Wikimedia Commons BY: CJ Ciaramella Passengers at several of the busiest airports in the United States complained th...
» NATO to Keep Some Troops in Afghanistan After 2016
14/05/15 10:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers inspect the wreckage of vehicles at the site of a suicide attack that targeted a NATO convoy in Jalalabad city / Reuters BY: Reuters By Adrian Cr...
» Pentagon, U.S. Spy Chief Urge Use of More Russian Rocket Engines
14/05/15 10:12 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks at a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington / Reuters BY: Reuters By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretar...
» Russia Plans Army Training Exercises With China, India
14/05/15 10:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. AP BY: Reuters By Denis Dyomkin SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Russian land forces will join troops from China, India, Mongolia and Belarus in a series of joint military training e...
» Iraq Defense Ministry Says Second in Command of Islamic State Killed
14/05/15 10:10 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. A member loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) waves an ISIL flag in Raqqa / Reuters BY: Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s Defense Ministry said on W...
» Azerbaijan Funded Trip for 10 U.S. Lawmakers
14/05/15 10:10 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. Baroque fountain square at the old city of Baku, Azerbaijan, Central Asia, Asia / AP BY: Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Azerbaijan’s state-owned oil company paid hundred...
» Meet Gen. Mark Milley and Adm. John Richardson, the new picks to lead the Army and Navy
14/05/15 10:09 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter announced Wednesday that President Obama has selected a career infantry officer with extensive experience in Iraq and Afghanistan and a naval officer who has commanded a var...
» Obama Nominates Nuclear Chief To Head Navy
14/05/15 10:09 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Defense One - All Content. U.S. President Barack Obama will nominate Adm. John Richardson, the head of the military’s nuclear-powered ship programs, to lead the Navy at a time when the sea service is...
» Senate Reaches Deal on Trade Vote After Democratic Revolt Against Obama
14/05/15 10:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. AP BY: Reuters By Krista Hughes and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. senators reached a deal on Wednesday to move forward this week with legislation key to the propos...
» Yoda’s replacement: Air Force veteran to lead legendary Pentagon office
14/05/15 10:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . There’s a new Yoda at the Pentagon. Jim Baker, a retired Air Force colonel, has been tapped to run the Pentagon’s legendary Office of Net Assessment, taking over from Andrew W. Marshall ...
» Obama Nominates Former Afghanistan War Deputy To Lead Army
14/05/15 10:07 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Defense One - All Content. President Barack Obama will nominate Gen . Mark Milley, a soldier with a background steeped in Special Forces and infantry command, to lead the Army. If confirmed as the ArmyR...
» Pentagon names military leaders selected to head Army, Navy
14/05/15 10:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, right, announced the nominations on Wednesday of Army General Mark Milley, center, to be the next Army chief of staff, and Admiral John Richardson, left, to be the chief of ...
» Top FBI official is appointed to take helm at the DEA
14/05/15 10:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . The Justice Department on Wednesday appointed a top FBI official and former U.S. attorney to be the new head of the embattled Drug Enforcement Administration. Chuck Rosenberg, chief of staff to the FBI direct...
» No. 2 Leader of ISIS Killed in U.S.-Led Airstrike, Iraq Says
14/05/15 10:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government said Wednesday that the second-in-command of the Islamic State had been killed in an airstrike carried out by the American-led coalition in northern Iraq , a claim America...
» Defense Secretary Nominates New Army and Navy Chiefs
14/05/15 10:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter on Wednesday recommended Gen. Mark Milley, the head of Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg, N.C., to be the next Army chief of staff, and Adm. John Richardson, head of the Nav...
» NATO Worried By Russia Crimea Build-Up
14/05/15 09:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Defense News - Home. NATO on Wednesday expressed alarm over a "wide-ranging" military build-up by Russia in Crimea, as well as talk that Moscow could even install nuclear weapons on the annexed Black Sea p...
» Everything China's doing isn't working - Business Insider
14/05/15 09:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Cyber Warfare - Google News. Business Insider Everything China's doing isn't working Business Insider A bunch of data about the state of China's economy came out on Tuesday night, and all together it told ...

» This Pentagon map shows what's really driving China's military and diplomatic ... - Business Insider
14/05/15 09:58 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Cyber Warfare - Google News. Business Insider This Pentagon map shows what's really driving China's military and diplomatic ... Business Insider Continued economic growth is imperative for China's leaders....
» Tracing a 17-Year-Old’s Path From Britain to an ISIS Suicide Attack
18/06/15 00:00 from NYT > Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Talha Asmal, a student from West Yorkshire, would be his country’s youngest known suicide bomber if his role in an attack in Iraq is confirmed.
» ISIS Claims Responsibility for Deadly Bombings in Yemen
18/06/15 00:00 from NYT > Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
The bombs, which ripped through mosques in the capital Sana during prayer times, were another attempt to inflame tensions during cease-fire negotiations in Geneva.
» Key senator says to forget the deadline on Iran talks for a better deal
17/06/15 19:47 from National Security: National Security, Pentagon & Defense Department News - The Washington Post
The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday said he had urged Secretary of State John F. Kerry to ignore a looming deadline for nuclear negotiations with Iran if that’s what it takes to secure a more ironclad deal...
» OVERNIGHT CYBERSECURITY: White House backing OPM director - The Hill
17/06/15 19:33 from cybersecurity - Google News
OVERNIGHT CYBERSECURITY : White House backing OPM director The Hill Welcome to OVERNIGHT CYBERSECURITY , your daily rundown of the biggest news in the world of hacking and data privacy. We're here to connect the dots as leaders in go...
» Survey: Widespread public misconceptions about defense spending
17/06/15 19:23 from News - Stripes
Survey: Widespread public misconceptions about defense spending in US, allied countries An international survey has found widespread public misconceptions about military spending in the U.S. and four of its allies, with most respondents ...
» Managing (in)Security Through Regulation: A Key Phase for Nation States - CircleID
17/06/15 19:13 from CyberWar - Google News
Managing (in)Security Through Regulation: A Key Phase for Nation States CircleID Today's environment is clearly different perhaps in large part because of increasing mainstream coverage of cyber security issues - particularly in the ...
» CIA didn't know strike would hit al-Qaeda leader - Washington Post
17/06/15 19:04 from cia - Google News
Winnipeg Free Press CIA didn't know strike would hit al-Qaeda leader Washington Post The CIA did not know in advance that al-Qaeda's leader in Yemen was among the suspected militants targeted in a lethal drone strike last week, a...
» Al-Qaeda’s leader in Yemen killed in ‘signature strike,’ U.S. officials say
17/06/15 19:01 from National Security: National Security, Pentagon & Defense Department News - The Washington Post
The CIA did not know in advance that al-Qaeda’s leader in Yemen was among the suspected militants targeted in a lethal drone strike last week, according to U.S. officials who said that the operation went forward under counter­terrorism g...
» CIA didn’t know strike would hit al-Qaeda leader
17/06/15 19:01 from National Security: National Security, Pentagon & Defense Department News - The Washington Post
The CIA did not know in advance that al-Qaeda’s leader in Yemen was among the suspected militants targeted in a lethal drone strike last week, according to U.S. officials who said that the operation went forward under counter­terrorism g...
» Ex-Utah FBI agent accused of assaulting girlfriend pleads no contest to ... - Fox News
17/06/15 18:56 from fbi - Google News
Deseret News Ex-Utah FBI agent accused of assaulting girlfriend pleads no contest to ... Fox News The Deseret News reported Wednesday (http://bit.ly/1BjJiBG ) that former FBI special agent Adam Quirk said in court documents he doesn'...
» Photo Release: Coast Guard, partners enforce security zone for U.S. Open
17/06/15 18:55 from Recent Updates for U.S. Coast Guard Digital Newsroom
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» FBI: Man shot outside of Arkansas Air Force base dies - Military Times
17/06/15 18:53 from fbi - Google News
THV 11 FBI : Man shot outside of Arkansas Air Force base dies Military Times Larry D. McElroy, 43, died Tuesday night at a Little Rock hospital, FBI spokeswoman Deb Green said. McElroy had been in critical condition since Monday, when gu...
» A dilemma for Podemos 
17/06/15 18:48 from openDemocracy
Bitter-sweet success in Spain’s regional and local election forces Podemos to choose - between joining with other Left parties, following the example of Barcelona and Madrid, or going it alone in the autumn legislative election. Elected ...
» State, local police get FBI training on child abductions - WFSB
17/06/15 18:15 from fbi - Google News
WFSB State, local police get FBI training on child abductions WFSB "The CARD team works with our behavioral analysis unit, which you see on TV, the profilers and everything," said Joshua Wilson, of the FBI . "We try and le...
» Cybersecurity company says Samsung Galaxy phones exposed to hackers - FOX6 WBRC - MyFoxAL.com
17/06/15 17:59 from cybersecurity - Google News
CNNMoney Cybersecurity company says Samsung Galaxy phones exposed to hackers FOX6 WBRC - MyFoxAL.com The issue was brought to light by cybersecurity firm NowSecure, which said they first alerted Samsung to the problem in November. (Sourc...
» Cardinals attorney says top executives not involved in alleged hacking - Chicago Tribune
17/06/15 17:57 from Cyberwar - Google News
Chicago Tribune Cardinals attorney says top executives not involved in alleged hacking Chicago Tribune High-level executives of the St. Louis Cardinals were not involved in the hacking of the Houston Astros' player personnel database...
» Everything You Want To Know About Iran Sanctions
17/06/15 17:52 from Defense One - All Content
As the P5+1 continues negotiating a deal, here's how Tehran came to face a dizzying array of punitive measures.
» Former US military personnel urge drone pilots to walk away from
17/06/15 17:47 from Drones | World news | The Guardian 
Former US military personnel urge drone pilots to walk away from controls 17 Jun 2015 Former US military personnel urge drone pilots to walk away from controls As debate builds over the anticipated arrival of lethal autonomous robots, a ...
» 'Everyone down': Neighbor recounts FBI arrest at terror suspect's home - SILive.com
17/06/15 17:38 from fbi - Google News
SILive.com 'Everyone down': Neighbor recounts FBI arrest at terror suspect's home SILive.com Witness discusses FBI arrest during ISIS-related investigation A 21-year old man identified as Fareed Mumuni was taken into custody ...
» Armed Robber’s Mother Upset Good Samaritan Ended His Attack
17/06/15 17:37 from Washington Free Beacon
A Tennessee woman is criticizing the actions of the bystander who shot her son while he robbed a convenience store.
» Power: This Time We Mean It
17/06/15 17:35 from Washington Free Beacon
Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power told Congress that the Obama administration is committed to enforcing a red line on Iran’s nuclear ambition.
» United States Returns Stolen Antique Books to the National Library of Sweden - Federal Bureau of Investigation (press release) (blog)
17/06/15 17:31 from fbi - Google News
United States Returns Stolen Antique Books to the National Library of Sweden Federal Bureau of Investigation (press release) (blog) Richard Zabel, the Deputy United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Diego Rodrigu...
» Iran’s Nuclear Past Should Not Scuttle A Deal for Its Future
17/06/15 17:17 from Defense One - All Content
It’s more important to know Tehran will have no nuclear weapons for the next 20 years than to obsess over what it did 20 years ago.
» Fed says U.S. economy still strong enough to handle rate hike
17/06/15 17:14 from Search Results
Fed says U.S. economy still strong enough to handle rate hike Traders keep bets on December for first Fed rate hike JPMorgan's Jimmy Lee, adviser on megadeals, dies Dollar falls, Wall St up in volatile post-Fed trading Wall Street ends h...
» MHA nod for cyber security wing under IB - The Indian Express
17/06/15 17:04 from Cyberwarfare - Google News
The Indian Express MHA nod for cyber security wing under IB The Indian Express Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has given a go-ahead for the creation of “ cyber - security architecture” within the Intelligence Bureau (IB) that will work...
» Democrats Retreat In the Battle Over Defense Budget 'Gimmick'
17/06/15 16:56 from Defense One - All Content
An 'overstuffed' war fund is ok with Democrats in a defense policy bill but not in a spending bill, adding further uncertainty to a key measure already facing a veto threat.
» As Lawyer Defrauded Both Firm and Client, She Shelled Out Thousands to Democrats
17/06/15 16:53 from Washington Free Beacon
The lawyer at the center of a federal investigation into whether she defrauded both her firm and client MasterCard for millions of dollars is a major Democratic donor who has made nearly $100,000 in political donations.
» Report: FBI seized computers from Busch Stadium in February - SI.com
17/06/15 16:52 from fbi - Google News
SI.com Report: FBI seized computers from Busch Stadium in February SI.com h.s. athlete of the month. Leaders on the field, in the classroom and in communities. Moves San Diego Padres need to make to salvage their se... Report: FBI seized...
» Albuquerque cybersecurity firm creates unique hardware fix - Albuquerque Business First (blog)
17/06/15 16:50 from cybersecurity - Google News
Albuquerque Business First (blog) Albuquerque cybersecurity firm creates unique hardware fix Albuquerque Business First (blog) Instead, he says, the most obvious way to get into a computer is with a USB thumb drive or a cable. It's a...
» CIA Still Acting Like A Domestic Surveillance Agency, Despite Instructions ... - Techdirt
17/06/15 16:44 from cia - Google News
Techdirt CIA Still Acting Like A Domestic Surveillance Agency, Despite Instructions ... Techdirt The ACLU has received another document dump from the government as a result of its FOIA lawsuits, with this bundle dealing with the CIA'...
» Russia not acting as responsible nuclear power: NATO commander - Reuters
17/06/15 16:36 from Nato Russia - Google News
Reuters Russia not acting as responsible nuclear power: NATO commander Reuters Following Putin's announcement, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg accused Russia of nuclear saber rattling, describing it as "destabilizing and...
» Should We Pay Mercenaries To Defeat ISIS? - Newsweek
17/06/15 16:31 from anti-Americanism - Google News
Newsweek Should We Pay Mercenaries To Defeat ISIS? Newsweek Shiite fighters launches a mortar round at ISIS militants on the outskirts of Bayji, Iraq, on June 11, 2015. The U.S. is considering building more military bases in Iraq to driv...
» ISIL Tactical Losses Continue in Iraq, Syria
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
» Success Against ISIL Requires Time, Partners, Dempsey Says
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Time and regional partners are required for long-term success in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorist organization, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the House Armed Services Committee today.
» Carter Vows Lasting Defeat of ISIL Forces
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Vowing to achieve a lasting defeat of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant forces, Defense Secretary Ash Carter outlined the Defense Department's counterterrorism strategy today in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee.
» Afghan forces kill more than 80 Taliban in 24 hours
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Afghan security forces have killed over 80 Taliban militants and injured more than 100 others during a series of operations across Afghanistan over the past 24 hours, the country's Defense Ministry says.
» Nepal final report: AF support for Operation Sahayogi Haat
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Since the May 26 deactivation of the Nepal earthquake response task force, Joint Task Force-505, the scope of the Air Force's contribution to Operation Sahayogi Haat reveal the magnitude of Pacific Air Force's role in the response.
» Antietam, Mustin Build, Foster Relationships in Sydney
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Sydney for a port visit, June 17.
» US Air Force may deploy F-22 warplanes near Russia's border
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The United States is planning to send warplanes to Europe in order to stop Russia's "aggression" in the region, says US Air Force Secretary Deborah James.
» Russia, UAE to Sign Contract on Unique Khrizantema-S Antitank Systems Sales
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Russia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to sign a contract on the delivery of Russia's unique self-propelled antitank system Khrizantema-S; pre-contractual works are currently underway, according to the chief designer of the co...
» Defence secretary emphasises deep UK commitment during Baltic NATO visit
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Hundreds of personnel serving at the heart of exercises and operations across eastern Europe have shown the UK's commitment to NATO reassurance, the Defence Secretary has said.
» Putin rather sees threat in US missile defense system than weapons deployment in Europe
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday he sees no real threat in the West's statements about possible deployment of weapons in Europe, since the missile defense system deployment is a bigger threat.
» Putin Not 'Worried' About Heavy Weapons In Eastern Europe
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Despite much bluster and a revival of Cold War rhetoric, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on June 16 that he is not especially worried about a U.S. plan to possibly station heavy weaponry in Eastern Europe.
» Russia's Mistral-Designed Ka-52K Choppers to Remain in Demand
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Chief executive of Russian Helicopters design and manufacturing company stated that Russia's Ka-52K Alligator attack helicopters designed for the Mistral-class carrier will have no difficulty finding buyers.
» Russian Army Begins UAV Monitoring in Arctic Region
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
According to head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Northern Fleet press service, Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have started reconnaissance and monitoring flights in the Arctic region.
» Russian Defense Ministry to Modify MC-21 Passenger Aircraft Into AWACS
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
According to head of sales for the plane's producer, Russian Defense Ministry plans to order a revamp of MC-21 passenger jets to create reconnaissance aircraft similar to the US AWACS aircraft.
» Deputy PM: Structural, technological and personnel crisis in defense industry not overcome
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The structural, technological and personnel crisis in Russia's defense industry sector has not been overcome, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Wednesday at a meeting of the Industry and Trade Ministry's board.
» Russia's 5th generation submarines to be armed with robots - Navy chief
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Russia's fifth-generation submarines will differ from their predecessors by their all-purpose use and their armament with promising robotized systems, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief, Admiral Viktor Chirkov said on Wednesday.
» Number of Russian Navy drills in 2014-2015 increases by 20% - commander
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The number of exercises involving surface ships and submarines of the Russian Navy increased by 20% in 2014-2015, and the number of combat duty missions of strategic submarines has increased by nearly 50%, Navy Commander-in-Chief Viktor ...
» Russian reconnaissance drones start flights in Arctic region
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The Tachyon and Aileron-3 drones have been put on patrolling mission in the Arctic, spokesman for the Russian Northern Fleet Captain 1st Rank Vadim Serga said on Wednesday.
» Russia does not threaten Western countries, only takes response measures - Kremlin
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Russia undertakes no actions that can arise West's security concerns, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Wednesday.
» Russia to start tests of anaerobic systems for conventional submarines in Baltic Sea soon
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The tests of an air-independent propulsion power system for Russian conventional submarines will begin in the Baltic Sea soon, the head of Rubin central design bureau, the system developer, said on Wednesday.
» China calls for eliminating root cause of WMDs proliferation
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Faced with new challenges of non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the international community should eliminate the root cause of proliferation and take a balanced approach to address security and development, said a Chinese ...
» Military cooperation with Russia important for Belarusian security - defense minister
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Russian-Belarusian military cooperation on bilateral and multilateral bases is 'an important element of ensuring security' of Belarus, the country's Defense Minister Gen. Lt. Andrey Ravkov told TASS in an exclusive interview on Wednesday.
» Belarus in talks with Russia on supplies of S-400 missile systems
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Four Russian S-300 missile systems will be stationed by the end of this year in Belarus, while the issue of delivering S-400 missile systems to Belarus from Russia is being discussed, Belarusian Defense Minister Gen. Lt. Andrey Ravkov to...
» Issue of Russian air base in Belarus considered in political dimension - defense minister
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The issue of stationing a Russian aviation base in Belarus is being considered in the political dimension, Belarusian Defense Minister Gen. Lt. Andrey Ravkov told TASS in an exclusive interview on Wednesday.
» Russia ready to sell four Mi-35M combat helicopters to Pakistan - source
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Russia has sent Pakistan a draft contract on the delivery of four Mil Mi-35M (NATO reporting name: Hind E) combat helicopters, a source in the Russian system of military and technical cooperation said on Wednesday.
» Pakistan Army Chief Visits Russia to Forge New Ties
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif visited Russia this week amidst a regional re-definition of old relationships. Russia, which fought against Pakistan-supported "mujahideen' during the earlier Afghan war in the 1980s, has been wa...
» Belarus calls for increasing post-Soviet security bloc's military component
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Belarus believes the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a post-Soviet security bloc, needs to strengthen its military component, the country's Defense Minister Andrey Ravkov said in an interview with TASS on Wednesday.
» 24th MEU "FiST" shapes battlefield during Eager Lion
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Beneath the desert sun in Jordan, a notional enemy of armored vehicles prepares to make a stand against U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Jordanian armed forces and Italian Marines, who wait just beyond the horizon of...
» ISIL self-declared governor killed in Heet: Sources
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The ISIL self-proclaimed governor of the district of Heet in Iraq's restive province of al-Anbar has been killed by unidentified gunmen in an operation, a security source says.
» US Military Leaders: Stronger Iraq Critical to IS Fight
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter told a House panel Wednesday that the most critical line of defense against Islamic State militants is in building a stronger, more inclusive Iraqi government.
» US Receives Far Less Iraqi Security Recruits Than Envisioned
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said that the United States received nearly three times less Iraqi Security recruits to fight the Islamic State than anticipated.
» Militant attacks kill nine in, around Syrian capital
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Attacks by foreign-sponsored militants in Syria have killed at least nine people in and around the country's capital, Damascus, a UK-based monitoring group says.
» UN agency airlifts lifesaving survival kits to displaced in hard-to-reach areas of South Sudan
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The United Nations agriculture agency has launched an emergency airlift operation in South Sudan and has distributed to families fleeing violence in hard-to-reach areas supplies ranging from nutritional biscuits for children, mosquito ne...
» Palestinian refugee crisis a 'time bomb' for Middle East region, warns UN official
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The stark conditions afflicting millions of displaced Palestinians across the Middle East risk destabilizing the region and plunging it into a deeper humanitarian and security crisis, the head of the United Nations agency assisting Pales...
» Amid 'constructive atmosphere,' UN special envoy welcomes continuation of Cyprus negotiations
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders have agreed to continue their pursuit of a comprehensive settlement for the political issues facing the Mediterranean island following their third meeting today, the Secretary-General's Speci...
» 'Essential shifts' needed for UN to tackle new peacekeeping challenges, report reveals
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Focus on political solutions, responsive and flexible operations, stronger partnerships and field-focused and people-centered mandates; these are the essential shifts the United Nations must urgently address as it faces challenging new l...
» Latest UN humanitarian report reveals surge in financing needs for relief efforts
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Amid a widespread diffusion of conflicts and crises across the globe, an increasing amount of funding is now required to respond to the world's growing humanitarian calamities, according to the latest report released today by the United ...
» South Sudan: amid 'intensifying' crisis, UN and European Union mobilize $275 million in aid
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
To tackle the humanitarian impact of the "relentlessly deteriorating" crisis in South Sudan, the European Union and the United Nations today announced that more than $275 million has been pledged in support of the victims in the country ...
» From grooms to body bags: the story of Yemen's fighters
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Eighteen months ago, the small Yemeni village of Al-Hamza* was awash with joy. A mass wedding dominated its small streets, with a few dozen couples tying the knot simultaneously.
» Iran rejects report of US Congress approval of nuclear deal before UN action
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
A senior member of Iran's nuclear negotiating team dismissed a Reuters report that the UN Security Council will lift sanctions against Tehran after the US Congress gives its green light.
» US signals first ever U-turn on Iran sanctions
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Secretary of State John Kerry has acknowledged for the first time that a final nuclear deal would not require Iran to detail its past activities in order to lift sanctions on the country.
» U.S. No Longer Demanding Disclosure Of Iran's Past Nuclear Work
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has said that Washington would no longer insist that Iran fully disclose its past nuclear activities as part of a nuclear pact with Tehran.
» S.Korea reports 8 more MERS cases, 1 death
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
South Korea on Wednesday reported eight more cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) infection and one more death, bringing the total death toll to 20.
» Austria tightens security at Iran talks venue
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Austria has undertaken special and extensive preemptive measures to secure the venue of nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 group of world countries in the face of recent reports of espionage.
» Kim Jong Un Watches Night Naval Fire Strike Drill of KPA
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, watched night naval fire strike drill of navy warship sub-unit a...
» New Turkish Government Could Mean Policy Shift on Syria
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
Throughout the general election campaign, Turkey's opposition parties were united in their criticism of the AK Party policy of supporting Syrian rebels seeking to defeat President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
» Two more senior PLA officials investigated
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
The Chinese military on Tuesday announced that two more senior military officials are under investigation for serious disciplinary violations.
» What's Next for China's Anti-Corruption Drive?
17/06/15 16:21 from GlobalSecurity.org
China's secret trial and sentencing of former security chief Zhou Yongkang to life in prison marks the beginning of a new phase in the country's anti-corruption drive. But where Chinese leader Xi Jinping will take the campaign next is un...
» Cybersecurity company says Samsung Galaxy phones exposed to hackers - 19 Action News
17/06/15 16:19 from cybersecurity - Google News
fox5sandiego.com Cybersecurity company says Samsung Galaxy phones exposed to hackers 19 Action News The issue was brought to light by cybersecurity firm NowSecure, which said they first alerted Samsung to the problem in November. (Source...
» Air Force struggles to keep pace with explosion in the use of combat drones
17/06/15 16:10 from National Security: National Security, Pentagon & Defense Department News - The Washington Post
CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Under a searing desert sun, a man in silhouette is pacing sentry-like around a cluster of buildings, a dark object slung over his shoulder.“Yeah, it looks like a gun,” says an American drone pilot, peering i...
» Pentagon chief defends growing training program in Iraq — but acknowledges problems
17/06/15 16:08 from National Security: National Security, Pentagon & Defense Department News - The Washington Post
Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter on Wednesday defended the U.S. military’s growing training program for Iraqi troops, but acknowledged that the government in Baghdad has provided thousands fewer recruits than expected or needed to take...
» Top 100: CACI sees Six3 deal paying off in new business - Washington Technology
17/06/15 15:54 from CyberWar - Google News
Top 100: CACI sees Six3 deal paying off in new business Washington Technology Asbury said that CACI has also begun reaping significant benefits from its $820 million acquisition of Six3 Systems, a leading provider of digital signal proce...
» The Independent: Tensions grow in Eastern Europe as Russia and NATO ... - Kyiv Post
17/06/15 15:52 from nato - Google News
Kyiv Post The Independent: Tensions grow in Eastern Europe as Russia and NATO ... Kyiv Post International tensions are mounting in Eastern Europe, as both Russia and Nato accuse each other of Cold War-style sabre rattling and military in...
» AT&T Fined $100 Million for Slowing Unlimited Data Plans
17/06/15 15:44 from Washington Free Beacon
AT&T Mobility, LLC has been fined $100 million for allegations that they intentionally slowed down internet speeds for consumers who purchased “unlimited” data plans.
» Turkish Journalist Given 21-Month Suspended Prison Sentence
17/06/15 15:40 from Washington Free Beacon
An Ankara penal court sentenced Bülent Keneş, the editor and chief of a major Turkish newspaper, to a 21-month suspended prison sentence on Wednesday after convicting him for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey in a July 2...
» Veteran FBI agent chosen as Orange Beach's new police chief - AL.com
17/06/15 15:35 from fbi - Google News
AL.com Veteran FBI agent chosen as Orange Beach's new police chief AL.com Joe Fierro new OBPD chief Joe Fierro, a 20-plus-year veteran of the FBI , was announced as Orange Beach's new police chief during the City Council meeting ...
» Epic TV Judge ‘Extreme Akim’ is Hosting a Hillary Clinton Fundraiser Tonight
17/06/15 15:30 from Washington Free Beacon
Hillary Clinton will spend Wednesday evening at a South Carolina fundraiser hosted by Akim Anastopoulo, a trial lawyer better known to fans of reality court show Eye for an Eye as Judge Extreme Akim.
» Jun. 17, 2015
17/06/15 15:28 from United States Defense and Military Forces - News - Times Topics - The New York Times
Jun. 17, 2015 Air Force is being forced to cut back on daily number of drone flights in overseas conflict zones due to operator burnout, even as military and intelligence officials are requesting increase in number of flights needed to h...
» One Does Not Simply Embed US Troops In Iraq
17/06/15 15:15 from Defense One - All Content
Calls to allow U.S. specialists to accompany Iraqi military units on offensive missions generally ignore the support requirements.
» Ex-CIA operatives concerned about personal data breach
17/06/15 15:15 from News - Stripes
Ex-CIA operatives concerned about personal data breach Last year, former CIA operative Gary Berntsen spent more than a week filling out a 127-page security clearance application that seeks a wide range of personal information. "The form ...
» Government of Canada websites under attack, hacker group Anonymous claims ... - National Post
17/06/15 15:07 from Cyberwar - Google News
National Post Government of Canada websites under attack, hacker group Anonymous claims ... National Post The Hacker group Anonymous claimed responsibility Wednesday for what Treasury Board President Tony Clement says was a cyber attack ...
» John Oliver commissions Helen Mirren to narrate an audiobook of the CIA ... - Boing Boing
17/06/15 15:06 from cia - Google News
Boing Boing John Oliver commissions Helen Mirren to narrate an audiobook of the CIA ... Boing Boing Despite a hard-fought battle to publish the CIA Torture Report, very few people have read it, including some of the report's starring...
» Tensions grow in Eastern Europe as Russia and Nato accuse each other of Cold ... - The Independent
17/06/15 15:04 from nato - Google News
The Independent Tensions grow in Eastern Europe as Russia and Nato accuse each other of Cold ... The Independent International tensions are mounting in Eastern Europe, as both Russia and Nato accuse each other of Cold War-style sabre rat...
» Possible bribery probed over deal to supply Chicago's privatized parking meters - Chicago Tribune
17/06/15 15:00 from fbi - Google News
Chicago Tribune Possible bribery probed over deal to supply Chicago's privatized parking meters Chicago Tribune The FBI is investigating whether an executive at the firm that manages Chicago's privatized parking meters was paid $...
» Alert sirens on Golan triggered by rebel offensive in Qunetra
17/06/15 14:50 from DEBKAFile
Alert sirens and explosions heard shortly before noon Wednesday at Ortal, Alonei Bashan, Merom Hagolan, Ein Zivan and Keshet. The blasts heard on the Golan came from the Syrian rebel offensive launched against Assad's forces in Qunei...
» Saudi Dep. Crown Prince visits Russia
17/06/15 14:50 from DEBKAFile
Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad traveled to Moscow Wednesday for an official visit on behalf of his father King Salman. He will meet with President Vladimir Putin and top officials. The visit is expected to “further bolster bilateral ...
» Kerry’s refusal to be “fixated” on Iran’s former nuclear misdeeds fits the US pattern of indulging Tehran
17/06/15 14:50 from DEBKAFile
President Barack Obama is about to make his most substantial concession yet to Iran by agreeing to release only one part of their nuclear accord, while keeping the technical protocols secret. Senior US negotiator Wendy Sherman fough...
» Syrian rebel force launches offensive near Golan to clear path to S. Damascus. Israel acts to protect Druze
17/06/15 14:50 from DEBKAFile
Jaysh Hermon (the Army of Hermon) Wednesday, June 17, launched a broad offensive on Syrian army forces in the Quneitra and Hermon sectors bordering on Israel, to capture the Syrian army’s 68 th Brigade headquarters Khan al-Shih whi...
» FBI aerial surveillance revelations prompt backlash from US lawmakers - Ars Technica (blog)
17/06/15 14:45 from fbi - Google News
Ars Technica (blog) FBI aerial surveillance revelations prompt backlash from US lawmakers Ars Technica (blog) comes two weeks after the Associated Press "traced at least 50 aircraft back to the FBI , and identified more than 100 fli...
» Bringing Belarus Back in From the Cold (Part Four)
17/06/15 14:44 from Eurasia Daily Monitor - The Jamestown Foundation
To read Part One, please click here.To read Part Two, please click here.To read Part Three, please...
» Is Russia’s Government Planning to Take on Chechnya’s Strongman?
17/06/15 14:36 from Eurasia Daily Monitor - The Jamestown Foundation
Russian analysts are beginning to wonder whether Moscow has grown tired of Chechnya’s ruler, Ramzan...
» Breach Defense Playbook, Part 4: Reviewing Your Cybersecurity Program (Part 1) - Dark Reading
17/06/15 14:32 from cybersecurity - Google News
Breach Defense Playbook, Part 4: Reviewing Your Cybersecurity Program (Part 1) Dark Reading The goal of reviewing your cybersecurity program is to quantitatively ensure that a secure enterprise network exists within your business environ...
» When Will Mikheil Saakashvili Return to Georgia?
17/06/15 14:25 from Eurasia Daily Monitor - The Jamestown Foundation
The appointment of former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili as the head of government...
» FBI: Suspected LRAFB gunman died overnight - THV 11
17/06/15 14:22 from fbi - Google News
THV 11 FBI : Suspected LRAFB gunman died overnight THV 11 FBI investigators confirmed Larry McElroy's death mid-Wednesday morning. He had been in critical condition at a hospital after being shot by LRAFB security Monday. McElroy rep...
» RAF fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft encroaching on NATO ... - Express.co.uk
17/06/15 14:19 from Nato Russia - Google News
Express.co.uk RAF fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft encroaching on NATO ... Express.co.uk Thousands of NATO troops are practicing sea landings, air lifts and assaults in Poland and the Baltic states. But Russia is tryi...
» Audio: Clinton Foundation Head Accused Clintons of ‘Paranoia’
17/06/15 14:00 from Washington Free Beacon
Clinton Foundation head Donna Shalala privately expressed concerns about Bill and Hillary Clinton’s mental state in the mid-1990s, saying they had become “paranoid” and fixated on “right-wing conspiracies,” according to previously unpubl...
» Norway's NATO Missile Defense Aid Irks Russia - DefenseNews.com
17/06/15 13:58 from nato - Google News
DefenseNews.com Norway's NATO Missile Defense Aid Irks Russia DefenseNews.com HELSINKI — Norway's landmark pledge to contribute to NATO's missile defense system will further complicate confidence-building relations with Russi...
» Yankees, Mets talk cyber security in wake of hacking incident that saw Astros ... - New York Daily News
17/06/15 13:45 from Cyberwarfare - Google News
New York Daily News Yankees, Mets talk cyber security in wake of hacking incident that saw Astros ... New York Daily News Both New York baseball general managers said Tuesday that last year's hacking incident that resulted in the lea...
» Putin: Russia Adding 40 New Ballistic Missiles This Year
17/06/15 13:40 from Washington Free Beacon
Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia would bolster its nuclear forces this year with more than 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), Vice News reports.
» Man charged with coming at FBI agents with knife during terrorism probe on ... - WABC-TV
17/06/15 13:38 from fbi - Google News
WABC-TV Man charged with coming at FBI agents with knife during terrorism probe on ... WABC-TV The FBI said Saleh told a confidential informant he was "in NY and trying to do an Op." Instructions for pressure cooker bomb making...
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17/06/15 13:24 from Cyberwarfare - Google News
ETF Trends HACK Cyber Security ETF Grabs $1 Billion Barron's (blog) The fund industry's biggest grassroots success story in recent memory just hit a big milestone: $1 billion in assets under management. The PureFunds ISE Cyber Securi...
» Adm. Paul Zukunft - Breaking Defense
17/06/15 13:24 from CyberWar - Google News
Breaking Defense Adm. Paul Zukunft Breaking Defense WASHINGTON: “What is modern warfare going to look like in the 21st century?” asked Adm. Paul Zukunft. “Not that long ago,” he said, workers aboard a mobile offshore drilling unit unwitt...
» Adm. Zukunft Unveils New Coast Guard Cyber Strategy - Breaking Defense
17/06/15 13:24 from CyberWar - Google News
Breaking Defense Adm. Zukunft Unveils New Coast Guard Cyber Strategy Breaking Defense “If tensions escalate…does Russia conduct electronic warfare against our military, or might they want to conduct electronic warfare against our critica...
» What The Pentagon Has To Do To Recruit Silicon Valley's Nerds
17/06/15 13:20 from Defense One - All Content
The Defense Department and national security political leadership are eager to attract tech minds. But are they willing to change enough?
» How The Times Covers ISIS
17/06/15 13:15 from NYT > Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Ben Hubbard provides a look at what it is like to report on life with the Islamic State, a difficult task when traveling to ISIS-occupied areas is impossible.
» Wall St. dips as investors edgy ahead of Fed meet
17/06/15 13:13 from Search Results
Wall St. dips as investors edgy ahead of Fed meet Wal-Mart uses tax havens to cut taxes on foreign units: advocacy group Global stocks edge up ahead of Fed; Greece still a concern Greece's future in EU in doubt if talks fail, central ban...
» Nato shows its teeth to Russia with elaborate Baltic training exercise - The Guardian
17/06/15 13:11 from nato - Google News
The Guardian Nato shows its teeth to Russia with elaborate Baltic training exercise The Guardian Afterwards, that started to change, but against the present crisis it has regained some of its former prominence, with about 50 vessels, alm...
» FBI offer $10k reward in credit union robbery - Memphis Commercial Appeal
17/06/15 13:11 from fbi - Google News
Memphis Commercial Appeal FBI offer $10k reward in credit union robbery Memphis Commercial Appeal The Memphis FBI office is offering a $10,000 reward for information about two suspects who robbed a credit union last week in Cordova after...
» House witnesses describe use of chlorine gas in barrel bombs by Assad regime in Syria
17/06/15 13:10 from National Security: National Security, Pentagon & Defense Department News - The Washington Post
A panel of witnesses recounted Wednesday for a House committee how Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime has used chemical weapons, one day after Secretary of State John Kerry said he was certain that Assad had used chlorine gas agai...
» Migrants at Sea: A Growing Humanitarian Crisis
17/06/15 13:09 from InHomelandSecurity.com - News & Analysis of Critical Issues in Terrorism & Homeland Defense
By Dr. Melissa Schnyder Associate Professor of International Relations at American Public University Seeking Human Security In recent years, Europe’s refugee crisis has become an increasingly acute issue in need of a coordinated politica...
» Senators Aim to Ground FBI's Warrantless Spy Planes - TechNewsWorld
17/06/15 12:57 from fbi - Google News
TechNewsWorld Senators Aim to Ground FBI's Warrantless Spy Planes TechNewsWorld The AP traced at least 50 aircraft belonging to the FBI and identified more than 100 flights since late April, covering parts of Houston, Phoenix, Seattl...
» NATO Response Force Marines hone amphibious-assault skills for BALTOPS ... - DVIDS (press release)
17/06/15 12:57 from nato - Google News
NATO Response Force Marines hone amphibious-assault skills for BALTOPS ... DVIDS (press release) An international Corps of Marines from Sweden, Finland, and the U.K. conduct amphibious assaults on a beachhead in Ravlunda, Sweden, for loc...
» Staten Island Man Allegedly Tries to Attack FBI Agents With Knife in ISIS ... - NBC New York
17/06/15 12:55 from fbi - Google News
NBC New York Staten Island Man Allegedly Tries to Attack FBI Agents With Knife in ISIS ... NBC New York The FBI -NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested a Staten Island man who allegedly tried to attack FBI agents with a knife Wednesday...
» There is nothing left, only ruins
17/06/15 12:47 from openDemocracy
Maša Drndić’s film The Waiting Point traverses destruction and stagnation in Croatia. At the Open City Documentary Festival on 20 June 2015. The Rijeka train station is a small, single-storey building. It’s a lonely place, one’s only com...
» Coast Guard Adds Cyberspace to its Domain
17/06/15 12:40 from Washington Free Beacon
In the wake of the information hack at the Office of Personnel Management last week, the United States Coast Guard has been internally increasing cyber security measures as well as aiding private sector companies to protect maritime comm...
» With SMBs at Risk, ISACA Shares its Data Security Know-How - Small Business Computing
17/06/15 12:31 from CyberWar - Google News
Small Business Computing With SMBs at Risk, ISACA Shares its Data Security Know-How Small Business Computing ISACA, formerly the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, has released two new guides to help small and midsized bu...
» Exiled in Senegal
17/06/15 12:27 from openDemocracy
Damien Froidevaux’s Death of the Serpent God is not about politics, and yet it is a deeply political film. At the Open City Documentary Festival on 18 June 2015. Damien Froidevaux, Death of the Serpent God, 2014. All rights reserved. At ...
» eBay Security Chief Outlines 3 Main Drivers of Hacker Activity - ClaimsJournal.com
17/06/15 12:25 from Cyberwar - Google News
ClaimsJournal.com eBay Security Chief Outlines 3 Main Drivers of Hacker Activity ClaimsJournal.com And while cybersecurity is critically important for every company, it's particularly so for those that handle consumers' informati...
» FBI Releases Files Relating to Killing of Ibragim Todashev - Boston magazine's Boston Daily (blog)
17/06/15 12:24 from fbi - Google News
Boston magazine's Boston Daily (blog) FBI Releases Files Relating to Killing of Ibragim Todashev Boston magazine's Boston Daily (blog) On Monday, the FBI released its files—belatedly, and heavily redacted—relating to the killing of Ibrag...
» Melvyn Bragg versus Anthony Barnett on the Magna Carta continued
17/06/15 12:22 from openDemocracy
A lively exchange over Magna Carta, Bragg's series of programmes on it, and Barnett's criticisms of those programmes. Flickr/Robert Burdock. Some rights reserved. It’s difficult to know where to start with Anthony Barnett’s attack on me ...
» RAF Scrambled As Russians Stray Near NATO Drill - Yahoo News UK
17/06/15 12:12 from nato - Google News
Yahoo News UK RAF Scrambled As Russians Stray Near NATO Drill Yahoo News UK RAF Typhoons have been scrambled three times in the last 24 hours to intercept Russian jets flying close to NATO military exercises in the Baltic. The deployment...
» Obama Admin ‘Cheered’ Private Scolding of Israeli Ambassador
17/06/15 12:10 from Washington Free Beacon
Obama administration staffers listened in on and “cheered” the private scolding of a former Israeli ambassador by senior a State Department official, according to new disclosures by that ambassador, Michael Oren.
» Putin Bad, GOP Candidates Agree
17/06/15 12:07 from Defense One - All Content
Less clear is what they’d do, as America's next president, about a more assertive Russia.
» FEAR FACTORY: Lyric Video For New Song 'Soul Hacker' - BLABBERMOUTH.NET
17/06/15 12:06 from Cyberwar - Google News
BLABBERMOUTH.NET FEAR FACTORY: Lyric Video For New Song 'Soul Hacker ' BLABBERMOUTH.NET "We chose the song 'Soul Hacker ' for the first single 'cause it's heavy, catchy and has a lot of groove," comments...
» Government apathy is the barrier to better cybersecurity - The Hill (blog)
17/06/15 12:03 from cybersecurity - Google News
The Hill (blog) Government apathy is the barrier to better cybersecurity The Hill (blog) When the federal government announced earlier this month that Chinese hackers had stolen sensitive personnel records of 4.2 million current and form...
» Britain says NATO exercises near Russia are "not a game" - Newstalk 106-108 fm
17/06/15 11:33 from nato - Google News
Newstalk 106-108 fm Britain says NATO exercises near Russia are "not a game" Newstalk 106-108 fm Some 17 NATO militaries including 5,600 troops and 49 vessels were involved. It is intended to demonstrate solidarity with Eastern...
» 69474Search 69,474 Articles:
17/06/15 11:26 from United States Defense and Military Forces - News - Times Topics - The New York Times
69474 Search 69,474 Articles: As Stress Drives Off Drone Operators, Air Force Must Cut Flights By CHRISTOPHER DREW and DAVE PHILIPPS Long hours and the psychological toll of the work have forced the Pentagon to abandon its goal of increa...
» Datacentre operators warned off prioritising on-site security over cyber ... - ComputerWeekly.com
17/06/15 11:20 from Cyberwarfare - Google News
Datacentre operators warned off prioritising on-site security over cyber ... ComputerWeekly.com Datacentre operators are putting the integrity of their facilities at risk by prioritising the physical security of their sites over safeguar...
» New NATO force trains in Poland to assure eastern flank
17/06/15 11:14 from News - Stripes
New NATO force trains in Poland to assure eastern flank Battleships. Tanks. Helicopters. Rapid reaction forces. Thousands of NATO troops are on the move this month in Poland and the Baltic states, practicing sea landings, air lifts and a...
» When It Came to Anonymity, Hacking Efforts Were Minor League - New York Times
17/06/15 11:06 from Cyberwar - Google News
When It Came to Anonymity, Hacking Efforts Were Minor League New York Times A skilled hacker , Mr. Meinrath said, would take into account all of these possibilities and add one or two additional layers of security to the communication — ...
» Cardinals being investigated for hacking Astros' computer system - Chron.com (blog)
17/06/15 11:05 from Cyberwar - Google News
Chron.com (blog) Cardinals being investigated for hacking Astros' computer system Chron.com (blog) However, Tuesday's report by The Times was the first indication the cyberattack could have come from an Astros competitor and not ...

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