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Irish Police Arrest 2 Over 2006 Killing of British Spy

DUBLIN -- Irish police interrogated two suspected IRA dissidents Wednesday over the killing of a top Sinn Fein official who was exposed as a British spy, a scandal that has inspired a legion of conspiracy theories. Denis Donaldson died when an attacker shot him from close range with a shotgun at the door of his isolated...

Aiding the Enemy: Read the Most Serious Charge Against Bradley Manning

Bradley Manning is in very hot water. The U.S. Army has charged Pfc. Bradley Manning with 22 new crimes, including "aiding the enemy," a capital offense, NBC News reported. Army prosecutors are not asking for the death penalty, but NBC News says the presiding military judge could override the prosecution and impose the...

Ex-Spy Anna Chapman to Run for Russia's Parliament, Report Says

What do you do when you've failed at a career in espionage? Try politics! Anna Chapman, the sultry redhead who was kicked out of the United States in June for spying, will run for Parliament in her native Russia, The Telegraph reported, citing Russia's Nezavisimaya Gazeta newspaper. Mikhail Metzel,...

Spy Games: Intelligence Agency to Fund Video Games for Spooks

Scientists say video games can increase concentration, help with learning and even improve decision-making skills. Now, in an effort to improve the work of spies, the intelligence community may also resort to using educational games. The motivation for this gaming pursuit, according to a recent announcement about the...

Saudi Arabia Releases 'Zionist Spy' Bird of Prey

A bird suspected by some of being a spy for Israel's Mossad is being released by Saudi Arabia after officials learned the creature was merely part of a university research project. The bird, which was first identified as a vulture but is reportedly a bald eagle, was captured last week by a local hunter in a remote area of...

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05/29/12 Cyber Intelligence: Flame - The Swiss Army Knife Of... Source: AOL Government A number of countries have been hit by what has been called the most sophisticated piece of malware seen to date.
05/29/12 NSA security expert worries about mobility, cloud Source: Network World Fusion Approaching its 60th birthday, the National Security Agency (NSA) has a staff some 35,000 strong worldwide, and an impressive building complex in Fort Meade, Md., where the walls are lined with copper mesh to prevent electronic eavesdropping.
05/29/12 Phone hacking: Theresa May did not read key New York... Source: MediaGuardian.co.uk Home secretary Theresa May has said the first time News of World phone hacking came across her "radar" was after a New York Times report in September 2010 â but admitted she did not read the article.
05/29/12 Justice and security bill: section 13 is an affront |... Source: The Guardian - London - UK There is much to be concerned about in the justice and security bill , but keep reading to the end and you will find one of the most worrying provisions: section 13.
05/29/12 China envoy in Tokyo was suspected spy Source: The Japan Times Police are investigating a Chinese diplomat suspected of conducting espionage and unlawful commercial activities during his stint in Tokyo, investigative sources said Tuesday.

Background on Espionage

Espionage or spying involves a government or individual obtaining information that is considered secret or confidential without the permission of the holder of the information.

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