Security Services

Did MI5 Try To Recruit Woolwich Suspect?

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 25.05.2013 | UK

MI5 tried to recruit Woolwich attack suspect Michael Adebolajo, it has been claimed. Abu Nusaybah, who claimed to be a childhood friend of the 28-y...

Woolwich Suspect Named Locally Was 'Born In Lambeth'

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 23.05.2013 | UK

The soldier killed in the attack has been named as Lee Rigby of 2nd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Two men suspected of hacking a British s...

Echelon Redux

Annie Machon | Posted 01.03.2013 | UK Politics
Annie Machon

In the same way that President Obama signed the invidious NDAA on 31 December last year, despite his previous protestations about using his veto, it appears the US government has sneaked/snuck through (please delete as appropriate, depending on how you pronounce 'tomato') yet another draconian law during the festive season, which apparently further erodes the US constitution and the civil rights of all Americans.

Caroline Frost

REVIEW: Modern Spies Debunks Some Myths, Creates New Ones

HuffingtonPost.com | Caroline Frost | Posted 02.04.2012 | UK Entertainment

We were told from the outset that no one in this programme could discuss specific operations, which was suitably thrilling in itself. However, what fo...

Caroline Frost

Spooks' Harry Pearce: 'Ruth Romance Wasn't Scripted, We Just Flirted'

HuffingtonPost.com | Caroline Frost | Posted 28.11.2011 | UK Entertainment

"Will you just get on with it?" Even Peter Firth, the man behind Harry Pearce, Spooks' longsuffering backbone as MI5 chief, admits to wanting the ...

Former Mi5 Chief To Decide Fate Of 'Russian Spy' Who Worked For MP

Posted 29.11.2011 | UK Politics

The former head of MI5 has been chosen to sit on a panel that will decide the fate of a former parliamentary researcher accused of spying for Russia, ...

Videos Show Violent Suppression In Syria

THe LA Times | Posted 05.10.2011 | UK Politics

Video footage posted to the Internet on Friday, the first Muslim sabbath during the holy month of Ramadan, is said to show security forces wielding we...