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NSA and Britain’s GCHQ Mapping “Political Alignments” of Millions of Smartphone Users Worldwide

By Eric London In light of the recent US government case against Apple, we bring to the attention of our readers this piece originally published in January 2014: New information made public by Edward Snowden reveals that the governments of the United States and United Kingdom are trawling …

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‘Mercenaries Unleashed’: Report Highlights Threats Posed By Booming Private Security Industry

By Billy Briggs In a new report, a British anti-poverty charity puts Britain at the center of a growing global mercenary industry worth around $560 million to companies in the United Kingdom alone. In its report, “Mercenaries Unleashed: The brave new world of private military and security companies,” …

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Russia’s New Friends in the Afghan Taliban

In response to growing concerns about the Islamic State’s growing strength throughout Afghanistan, Russia is now pursuing a military alliance with the Afghan Taliban, under the concept that “my enemy’s enemy is my potential ally.” The Russian courtship of the Taliban began some time prior to Taliban’s dramatic …

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Russia’s Northern Fleet Servicemen Begin Counterterrorism Training

The servicemen of Russia’s Northern Fleet have begun comprehensive training to counter terrorism in three regions, the fleet’s spokesman said Saturday. “This morning, comprehensive training to counter terrorist threats in locations of basing of forces and troops of the navy began in the garrisons of the Northern Fleet,” Vadim Serga said. According to the official, the exercises will have …

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Shell Shocked: Militants Retreat From Strategic Towns in Aleppo Province

Syrian Ground and Air Forces have reportedly obliterated Daesh strongholds to the east of the city of Aleppo; scores of militants were killed and wounded. Smoke & Guns: Syrian Army Goes Ahead in Raqqa Province The Syrian Army, supported by the country’s Air Force, has attacked Daesh (ISIL/ISIS) strongholds …

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