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ISIS vows attack on Washington; Brennan: more attacks coming; Paris ‘mastermind’ ID’d; Gitmo closure delayed; 5 detainees transferred to UAE; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Marcus Weisgerber and Molly O'Toole
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Lawmakers Demand US Military Carry Out Pretend Cyber War Against China, Russia

In an unprecedented move tucked into the defense authorization bill, Congress ordered U.S. Cyber Command to carry out simulated 'war games' against Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.

  • Aliya Sternstein
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France Vows 'Merciless' Response to ISIS-Claimed Attacks in Paris

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks that killed at least 129 people. President Francois Hollande called the attacks an 'act of war.'

  • Cassie Werber, Quartz
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US Air Strike Hits ISIS in Libya, Chief Presumed Dead

The U.S. airstrike in the Libyan front was underway before the Paris attacks began, stressed a senior U.S. official.

  • Kevin Baron
Threats

Jihadi John dead?; ‘Eyes on’ Kunduz; B-52s buzz the South China Sea; Russia’s nuclear ‘oops’; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Marcus Weisgerber
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Russia: We Didn't Mean to Show Everyone Our Massive New Nuclear Torpedo

After airing images on two state-run TV stations, Putin's spokesman said in the future, authorities would 'undoubtedly take preventive measures so this does not happen again.'

  • Hanna Kozlowska, Quartz
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Peshmerga launch offensive in Northern Iraq; China’s stealth breakthrough; Kunduz bombing shows cracks in Pentagon’s advise/assist mission; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

GOP debate shifts to military and foreign policy; Washington, Moscow craft Syria plan; China fires powerful rocket; Kabul security forces open fire on protesters; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Marcus Weisgerber
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Russia points to bomb on Egypt flight; USAF racing to replenish Gulf munitions; It’s NDAA day (again); What to expect from tonight’s GOP debate; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
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A Breakaway Taliban Faction Comes Out in Support of Women's Rights

A new splinter group says 'under an Islamic system all rights of human beings—both men and women—need to be implemented 100 percent.'

  • Hanna Kozlowska, Quartz
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2 Americans shot dead in Jordan; Bridging the US-Israeli divide; The Pentagon’s quest for bionic soldiers; Yemen war draining anti-ISIS resources; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Marcus Weisgerber
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Carter: Gulf Allies Need Better Special Operators, Ground Forces More Than 'Fancy' Jets

In an interview, the U.S. defense secretary says America’s Arab allies need fewer high-end fighter jets and more training of ground forces and special-operations troops.

  • Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic
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Russia Suspends Egypt Flights as West's Bomb Fears Grow

As Egyptian and Russian officials continue to investigate, President Obama and U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron say it looks increasingly likely terrorism was to blame for Saturday's crash.

  • Krishnadev Calamur, The Atlantic
Threats

Obama: ‘certainly possible’ a bomb; Putin halts flights; Bomber contract protest is in; Egypt crash hates your secure texts; Pentagon wants lethal cyber weaps; Nuclear fender-bender!?; And bit more...

  • Ben Watson and Kevin Baron
Science & Tech

How The Russian Crash Investigation Could Alter the War On Encryption

If intercepted communications prove an ISIS bomb caused the crash in Egypt, it could be just the boost surveillance state advocates need.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

US, Brits point to ISIS bomb fears; Russia sends anti-aircraft systems to Syria; WH ‘should have armed Ukraine’; And a bit more...

  • Ben Watson and Kevin Baron
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China Is Among the World Leaders in 'Secret' Military Spending, Report Says

And 'additional, off-the-books spending' could be as high as 50% of China’s official defense expenditure.

  • Richard Macauley, Quartz
Threats

How Al-Shabab Could Get Their Hands on a Nuclear Core

Kenya is facing a terrible dilemma: Run out of energy for its citizens, or risk terrorists seizing a nuclear power plant.

  • Ariel Zirulnick, Quartz
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US, UK Officials Suggest Bomb Exploded Russian Airliner, But Urge Caution

Likely, possibly, maybe—but British and U.S. officials stop short of confirming a bomb, or ISIS, brought down a Russian airliner over the Sinai.

  • Ben Watson and Kevin Baron
Threats

No Deal on South China Sea; Who’s in charge during a ‘cyber Pearl Harbor’?; Can Ash Carter tame Israel?; GOP’s $5B target list for cuts; And a bit more...

  • Ben Watson and Kevin Baron
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