Counter-terrorism
This Phone Hacking Device Is Out of Control
Stingray plunders your phone for data—without a warrant and in total secrecy.
France to Debate 'Frighteningly Intrusive' Surveillance Powers
Civil rights groups argue the bill jeopardises freedom of expression and cannot be justified.
Is Apple Helping China Spy on Its Citizens?
U.S. tech giants are fighting Washington's requests to hand over encryption keys, but Apple may be complying with similar demands from China.
ISIS's Next Crusade: Italy
The makeshift caliphate says it's targeting Rome. Should Italians have agita?
China Seeks Government Access to All Communications
Counterterrorism legislation could increase tensions with Silicon Valley and the U.S.
British Teenager Found Guilty Over Soldier 'Beheading' Plot
The Muslim convert was arrested last August carrying 12-inch knife and hammer wrapped in black Islamic flag.
U.S. Develops New 'Soft' Techniques To End Torture
A new model of interrogation relies on emotional intelligence, empathy and language skills to replace violent coercion.
Belgium Holds Four After Raids on Syrian Recruiting Cell
The raids were not linked to the recent deadly militant attacks in Paris, prosecutors said.
Italy Considers Sending Undercover Police Into Prisons to Combat Terrorism
The country will debate an anti-terror package next week as European countries step up their security.
Snowden on Cyberwar: America Is Its Own Worst Enemy
The former NSA contractor thinks the U.S. has been too focused on offensive capabilities.
France Creates 2,700 New Security Jobs in Fight Against Terror
The prime minister have announced plans to spend €425 million to boost security following the Charlie Hebdo attacks.
Five Chechens Arrested in France Accused of Planning an Attack
It is not yet known whether the arrests are related to terror plots or organised crime.
Language of UK Plea to Imams to Fight Radicalism Angers Some Muslims
The plea comes in a letter to over 1,000 imams at a time of heightened tension in Britain over an attack by Islamist militants
Belgium Arrests 15 Over Foiled Plot to 'Kill Police'
Some Jewish schools in Belgium and the Netherlands were closed, reflecting a heightening tensions in Europe.
German Police Arrest Two Radical Salafist Suspects in Raid
12 homes were raided as well as a mosque thought to be linked to radical Islamic Salafists.
Two Killed in Belgian Counter-Terrorism Raid
Belgian police conducted about a dozen raids Thursday, which come after increasing worries about European security due to the attacks in Paris.
France Mobilizes 10,000 Troops at Home After Paris Shootings
France's government boosts security to protect potential terrorism targets in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo attacks.
Europe 'Reacted Too Late' to Danger of Islamists Returning From Middle East
Security sources have warned that it might be too little too late in regard to these policies
U.K. Could Require Teachers to Report Would-Be Terrorists
A new proposed counterterrorism policy incorporates teachers at nurseries, schools and universities into state-spying apparatus.
55,000 Officers Deployed in France for NYE Celebrations in Wake of Car Attacks
There will be a heavy police presence on the streets following a series of attacks before Christmas
November Drone Report: Strikes Spike in Yemen, Children Reportedly Killed in Pakistan
Though operations continue in Pakistan and Yemen, Somalia has third consecutive drone-free month.
British Jihadists to Be Banned From Returning for Two Years, Vows Cameron
The plans have the support of Cameron's coalition partners, but civil liberties campaigners described them as "dumping suspect citizens like toxic waste"
Britain Warns of 'Exceptionally High' Level of Anti-Terrorism Activity
British police are carrying out security investigations at an "exceptionally high" pace, to disrupt potentially deadly plots directed from abroad
Former British PM Tony Blair May Have Been Terrorism Target, Court Hears
It has emerged today that a man charged with terrorism offences may have been planning at attack on former British Prime Minister
London Security Services on Full Alert to Combat 'Thousands' of Potential Terrorists
MI5 and other security services are on red alert for 'thousands' of potential domestic terrorists in the capital, say insiders
UK Anti-Terrorism Police Arrest Six in Syria-Linked Operation
The detainees are from London, Portsmouth, on England's south coast and from towns west of the British capital
Britain Arrests Nine in Operation Against Islamist Terrorism
British police said they had arrested nine men as part of ongoing clampdown on terrorism
The U.S. Government Has Another Leaker After Snowden
Intercept story about expansion of terrorist database indicates the U.S. intelligence community has a new leaker on its hands