Security News

Washington Post

U.S. closes embassy, pulls diplomats from Syria as violence intensifies

DAMASCUS, SYRIA — The United States closed its embassy in Damascus on Monday amid escalating violence in Syria and an increasingly urgent effort by the Obama administration and like-minded governments to raise pressure on President Bashar al-Assad to leave power. More ›
Christian Science Monitor

Domestic terrorism is No. 1 security threat states annual report from U.S. security agencies

America's intelligence-agency chiefs unveil the annual National Threat Assessment, saying that success against Al Qaeda means that domestic terrorism is now 'priority No. 1.' They also say they knew Egypt unrest was 'close,' but couldn't foresee when it would ignite. More ›
Bloomberg News

Somali Pirate Hijackings Increase to 15-Month High, AKE Says

Somali pirates hijacked 10 ships in March, the most since December 2010, and may attack larger merchant vessels this month, AKE Intelligence said. More ›