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Confidential report lists U.S. weapons system designs compromised by Chinese cyberspies

“Designs for many of the nation’s most sensitive advanced weapons systems have been compromised by Chinese hackers, according to a report prepared for the Pentagon and to officials from government and the defense industry. Among more than two dozen major weapons systems whose designs were breached were programs critical to U.S. missile defenses and combat [...]

May 28th, 2013 | Posted in Cyber Security | Read More »

Colombia clinches key deal with leftist rebels

“Colombia and leftist FARC rebels said on Sunday they have reached a deal on land reform, one of the most contentious items in negotiations aimed at ending five decades of insurgency.” Source: Colombia clinches key deal with leftist rebels | GulfNews.com

May 27th, 2013 | Posted in Organized Crime & Gangs | Read More »

Kentucky policeman shot and killed in apparent highway ambush

“A Kentucky policeman was shot and killed in an apparent ambush when he stopped to pick up debris on a highway exit ramp, the Courier-Journal newspaper said on Sunday.” Source: Kentucky policeman shot and killed in apparent highway ambush | Reuters

May 27th, 2013 | Posted in Homeland Security | Read More »

CSIS knew of navy spy Jeffrey Delisle but didn’t tell RCMP

” Canada’s spy agency clandestinely watched a navy officer pass top secret information to Russia for months without briefing the RCMP — a previously unknown operation that raises questions about whether Jeffrey Delisle could have been arrested sooner.” Source:CSIS knew of navy spy Jeffrey Delisle but didn’t tell RCMP | Canada | News | National [...]

May 27th, 2013 | Posted in Political Risk | Read More »

Two dead, five hurt in Texas shooting spree

“A gunman randomly firing from his pickup truck killed one person and wounded five, including the sheriff of Concho County, Texas, on Sunday before the suspect was killed in a shootout with law enforcement, officials said.” Source: Two dead, five hurt in Texas shooting spree | Reuters

May 27th, 2013 | Posted in Homeland Security | Read More »