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Iran warns Russia not to back new nuclear sanctions

Iran warns Russia not to back new nuclear sanctions. Car bomb blast hits outside NATO base in Kandahar. Israel violates Lebanese airspace. Conflict in Jamaica kills 44. Blast kills four in southern Russian city. All this and more in today’s security briefing.

By Rukeyya Khan

/ 26 May 2010

Pakistani students accused of terrorism win fight against deportation

Pakistani students accused of terrorism win fight against deportation. Bangkok rocked by violence as ‘Red Shirt’ leaders surrender. Taliban launch an attack on Bagram air base. New sanctions draft announced as pressure mounts on Iran. All this and more in today’s security briefing.

By Rukeyya Khan

/ 19 May 2010

Egypt convicts Hezbollah suspects

Egypt convicts Hezbollah suspects. Human Rights Watch says Iraq torture routine. Blast in Peshawar kills four policemen. Migrants in Mexico face 'human rights crisis.' Sahara states to escalate anti-al Qaeda mission. US begins inquiry into spy network in Pakistan. All this and more in today’s secu

By Rukeyya Khan

/ 28 Apr 2010

Ambitious goals set at nuclear summit

Nuclear summit sets lofty goals for member nations. Interim Kyrgyz government asserts its authority. Fighting displaces 100,000 in Mogadishu, says UN. Thai red shirt protesters refuse talks. Mexico's drug violence kills 23,000. Hostilities erupt in southern Philippine island. All this and more in

By Rukeyya Khan

/ 14 Apr 2010

Kyrgyzstan on brink of revolution, state of emergency declared

Violent protests erupt in Kyrgyzstan. Thai government declares a state of emergency. NATO accused of civilian deaths in Afghanistan. Russia announces new anti-terror measures in the North Caucasus. All this and more in today’s security briefing.

By Rukeyya Khan

/ 7 Apr 2010

Bombers strike at Russian police

Bombers strike at Russian police. Serbia apologises for 1995 Srebrenica massacre. FARC rebels release hostage. All this and more in today’s security briefing.

By Rukeyya Khan

/ 31 Mar 2010

Netanyahu meets Obama in midst of Jerusalem settlement row

Netanyahu meets Obama in midst of Jerusalem settlement row. US-Pakistani talks seek better ties. Amnesty International urges Malaysia to protect migrant workers. Somali pirates seize ships in long-range attacks. US pledges support for Mexico drug war. All this and more in today’s security briefing

By Rukeyya Khan

/ 24 Mar 2010

'Red Shirts' continue symbolic blood protest in Bangkok

‘Red Shirts’ continue symbolic blood protest in Bangkok. Israel lifts West Bank closure. North Korea has 1,000 missiles, says South Korea. Erdogan warns that Turkey might deport up to 100,000 Armenians. Yemen rebels free 178 soldiers and civilians. Fresh clashes erupt near the central Nigerian cit

By Rukeyya Khan

/ 17 Mar 2010

Efforts to revive middle east peace talks overshadowed by Israeli settlement construction in east Jerusalem

Efforts to revive middle east peace talks overshadowed by Israeli settlement construction in east Jerusalem. Tibet marks anniversary of 1959 uprising. Ahmadinejad in Afghanistan for talks. Governor of Plateau State blames Nigerian army for killings. Aung San Suu Kyi barred from polls. Aid workers

By Rukeyya Khan

/ 10 Mar 2010

Suicide bombers target Iraqi city ahead of polls

Suicide bombers target Iraqi city ahead of polls. Arab League backs indirect talks with Israel. Afghanistan bans coverage of Taliban attacks. Italy arrests Iran arms smugglers. Fighting kills twelve in Somalia. Agathe Habyarimana arrested for genocide. All this and more in today’s security briefin

By Rukeyya Khan

/ 3 Mar 2010

Sudan and Darfur rebels sign ceasefire deal

Sudan and Darfur rebels sign ceasefire deal. Ailing Nigerian leader returns to Nigeria. Escalating dispute over Falklands Islands goes to the UN. Family of US activist to sue Israel. Turkish officers charged over coup plot. India reports border shooting ahead of talks with Pakistan. All this and m

By Rukeyya Khan

/ 24 Feb 2010

Mossad accused of complicity in assassination of top Hamas official in Dubai

Mossad is accused of complicity in assassination of top Hamas official in Dubai. Russia and Abkhazia sign deal to build joint military base. Cluster munitions treaty to enter force this year. US reinstates ties with Syria. US drone attack kills three in Pakistan. More journalists killed in 2009 th

By Rukeyya Khan

/ 17 Feb 2010