Matt HarwoodJuly 04, 2009
Today's Headlines
By Matthew Harwoodseparator

Rat-like Robot to Aid Disaster Response

Jul 02, 2009 - A British research team is developing a rat-like robot that may one day help first responders search and rescue victims of man-made and natural disasters, reports The New Scientist.

SPLC Lists Right-Wing Terrorist Plots and Actions Since 1995

Jul 02, 2009 - There have been 75 right-wing extremist plots or actions since 1995 to slaughter those extremists did not agree with politically, according to a list compiled by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

UK: White Supremacist Wanted to Throw Tennis Ball Bombs at Asian Neighbors

Jul 02, 2009 - A British court has heard testimony against Neil Lewington, an alcoholic 43-year old white supremacist, who allegedly conspired to unleash terrorist bombings against his Asian neighbors and others not considered British enough.

United States and Spain Formalize Program to Identify "High-Risk" Travelers

Jul 01, 2009 - The United States and Spain today formalized a program that identifies high-risk travelers at Madrid Barajas International Airport before they can board a flight to the United States.

Four Elite Counterterrorism Bases Set up Across India

Jul 01, 2009 - The Indian government has established four bases around the country to house its elite counterterrorism teams as part of its promise to increase the country's security in the aftermath of the November 2009 terrorist attack in Mumbai.

China Delays Online Filtering Plan

Jun 30, 2009 - China's controversial plan to force computer manufacturers to include Internet filtering software in the machines sold inside the country, slated for Wednesday, has been called off indefinitely, delighting critics.

Cigarette and Tobacco Smuggling Finances Terrorism Worldwide, Says Report

Jun 30, 2009 - A new report from the Center for Public Integrity, an investigative journalism outfit, details how terrorists and insurgencies the world over have smuggled cigarettes to finance their organizations and their missions.

Administration Plans to Send National Guard to Mexican Border?

Jun 30, 2009 - The Obama administration is planning to seek as many as 1500 National Guardsmen to secure the nation's border with Mexico, according to the San Antonio Express-News.

Drug-Resistant Swine Flu Arises and Then Dies in Danish Patient

Jun 29, 2009 - A drug-resistant strain of swine flu appeared in a Danish patient and then apparently died out before the infection could spread.

New CBP Rules Will Redefine Many Knives as "Switchblades"

Jun 29, 2009 - Customs and Border Protection's proposal to designate any knife that opens using a spring- or release-assisted mechanism a switchblade, thus barring its import into the United States, has provoked outrage on Capitol Hill as well as among sportsmen organizations and knifemakers.

British Government Recruits "Naughty Boy" Hackers

Jun 26, 2009 - The British government is recruiting former hackers to wage offensive cyberwarfare against its adversaries, according to the Telegraph.

Decision Could Determine How Much Awarded in Whistleblower Suits

Jun 26, 2009 - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that could decide how much money whistleblowers can recover when they uncover government or corporate abuse or waste, reports Bloomberg.com.
This Month's Print Issue
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July 2009

Cover: When a new approach to psychiatric ward security caused resentment between security and clinical staff, a security training and shadowing program fostered teamwork and improved performance.

Editor's Note: Advocates urge the country to address gaps in disaster response.

Cloud Security: Lack of standards may mean danger lurks in the clouds

Compliance: Smart video and wireless tracking eases TWIC compliance at ports.

Squatting: How private security is solving an historic and controversial tradition in Britain.

Training: Companies ham it up to promote security awareness among their employees.

Podcast: Host Laura Spadanuta interviews SM editors and authors about their July stories.

 
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