Domestic Security Policy
Secret report warns of skewed US intelligence priorities
Mar 21, 2013 09:31 EDT
White House advisors have warned that US spy agencies are too focused on anti-terror operations and pay inadequate attention to China, the Middle East and other flashpoints, a news report said Thursday.
Film on Egyptian Jews cleared for screening: director
Mar 20, 2013 10:40 EDT
A documentary on Egyptian Jews that had been blocked by the country's security service will screen in theatres at the end of the month, the film's director said on Wednesday.
Taiwan sets up Internet shield to tackle China 'hacking'
Mar 20, 2013 08:22 EDT
Taiwan has set up a unit to create a comprehensive Internet shield against hackers, its intelligence chief said Wednesday, in response to what it claims is a growing cyber threat from China.
S. Korean TV networks, banks under suspect cyber attack
Mar 20, 2013 06:45 EDT
The South Korean military raised its cyber attack warning level Wednesday after computer networks crashed at major TV broadcasters and banks, with initial suspicions focused on North Korea.
S. Korean TV networks, banks report cyber attack
Mar 20, 2013 03:39 EDT
The South Korean military sounded a possible high-level cyber attack alert Wednesday after computer networks crashed at major broadcasters and banks, with initial suspicions focused on North Korea.
Attacks in Shiite areas of Baghdad kill 12: officials
Mar 19, 2013 02:42 EDT
A spate of car bombs and shootings mostly in Shiite areas of Baghdad on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq killed at least 12 people on Tuesday, officials said.
Six killed in Iraq attacks ahead of anniversary
Mar 18, 2013 15:55 EDT
Attacks north of Baghdad on Monday, including a car bomb detonated by a suicide bomber, killed six people just days ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq.
Taiwan develops 'medium-range missile'
Mar 16, 2013 07:54 EDT
Taiwan has developed its first medium-range guided missile that could be used against former rival China, according to a former defence minister in a new book cited by a media report Saturday.
FBI snooping tactic ruled unconstitutional
Mar 15, 2013 22:00 EDT
A US judge has ordered the FBI to stop its "pervasive" use of National Security letters to snoop on phone and email records, ruling that the widespread tactic was unconstitutional.
FBI phone snooping tactic ruled unconstitutional
Mar 15, 2013 19:49 EDT
A US judge has ordered the FBI to stop its "pervasive" use of National Security letters to secretly snoop on phone and email records, ruling Friday that the heavily used tactic was unconstitutional.
'Over year or so' for Iran to get the bomb: Obama
Mar 15, 2013 04:56 EDT
Iran is "over a year or so" from getting a nuclear bomb, US President Barack Obama said in an interview on Thursday a week before visiting Israel, warning that the military option remained on the table.
'Over year or so' for Iran to get the bomb: Obama
Mar 14, 2013 17:22 EDT
Iran is "over a year or so" from getting a nuclear bomb, US President Barack Obama said in an interview on Thursday a week before visiting Israel, warning that the military option remained on the table.
Obama adds voice to accusations of China hacking
Mar 13, 2013 19:52 EDT
President Barack Obama entered the fray Wednesday on cyber attacks from China, saying some intrusions affecting US firms and infrastructure were "state sponsored."
UK govt under pressure over alcohol pricing 'U-turn'
Mar 13, 2013 09:28 EDT
Campaigners heaped pressure on David Cameron Wednesday over reports that he intends to drop plans for minimum alcohol pricing, even as the prime minister insisted the status quo has "got to change".
China says willing to work with US against hacking
Mar 13, 2013 02:54 EDT
China has expressed a willingness to cooperate with the United States and others to combat hacking, after a top US official warned the international community was losing patience with Beijing.
Minimum alcohol pricing plans to be shelved, report claims
Mar 12, 2013 23:37 EDT
Downing Street refused to confirm reports that the government was about to drop plans to introduce minimum alcohol pricing after coming under pressure form senior ministers.
Lawyers demand US show steps toward closing Guantanamo
Mar 12, 2013 18:47 EDT
Lawyers for detainees at Guantanamo prison called for the US to show concrete steps towards closing the facility on Tuesday, citing a "humanitarian crisis" at the controversial jail.
US urges China to probe, halt cyber spying
Mar 11, 2013 17:20 EDT
Beijing must take steps to investigate and halt cybercrime, a top US official said Monday, warning the international community cannot tolerate the widespread hacking coming from China.
S. Korean leader to visit US in May
Mar 11, 2013 13:37 EDT
South Korea's new president Park Geun-Hye will visit Washington in May for talks with US President Barack Obama, a top American official said Monday.
Britain to make case for removal of radical cleric Qatada
Mar 11, 2013 04:22 EDT
Britain was on Monday to contest the ruling blocking the extradition of Jordanian terror suspect Abu Qatada, who was rearrested at the weekend for breaching his bail conditions.
