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Security lapses enable terrorists to increase operations in Afghanistan: Local analysts

Militancy and subversive activities have been constantly rising in Afghanistan since mid-April this year and the anti-government militants in their latest strikes conducted three deadly offensives in a single day on Monday in the fortified capital city of Kabul leaving Afghans in shock.

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Turkey bans outdoor weddings to shun terror blast

​Outdoor weddings have been prohibited in Turkey for security reason after a street wedding bombing killed 56 people in southern province of Gaziantep, Turkish Interior Ministry announced on Friday.

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Frankfurt airport departure hall evacuated after passenger breaches security

Frankfurt airport's Terminal 1 departure hall was evacuated on Wednesday after a passenger got into the departure gate area without completing the security check, possibly by mistake, the airport's operator and police said.

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4 arrested in scam that led to death

Four suspects have been arrested by police for alleged involvement in a high-profile telecom scam linked to the death of a new college recruit, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.

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Sophisticated, persistent attack identified against iPhone users

Lookout, Inc. said Thursday an active threat has been identified using three critical vulnerabilities in iPhone's operating system that, when exploited, form an attack chain that subverts Apple Inc.'s security environment.

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Japan's SDF to begin training for overseas operations under controversial new security laws

Japan's Defense Minister Tomomi Inada on Wednesday said the nation's Self-Defense Forces (SDF) will begin training for new operations under recently changed security laws which have relaxed the forces' operational scope and use of weapons.

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French gov't needs to heed Chinese community's cry for security

In a highly unusual move, around 1,800people from the Chinese community took to the streets on Sunday in Paris, sending a strong signal to the French authorities that they need to keep them safe.

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"White hat" hackers: illegal vigilantes or saviors of Internet security?

So-called white hat hackers, who are part of a booming industry in China, may find themselves increasingly curtailed by a lack of legal identity, even as huge Internet companies continue to seek out their services.

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Afghanistan marks anniversary of independence

The war-torn Afghanistan on Thursday marked the 97th anniversary of its independence from the British occupation by holding meetings and celebrations across the country amid tight security.

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China's major hospitals to beef up security

Some major hospitals in Beijing will be equipped with security checkpoints to improve safety for hospital staff, according to Beijing's top health authority.

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Australia's foreign investment policy baffles Chinese buyers

Australia on Thursday announced its intention to block two Chinese companies from bidding for a 99-year lease over a stake in Ausgrid, in yet another demonstration of its obscure and inconstant strategy towards Chinese investors.

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China, Russia to take counter-measures over THAAD deployment: People's Daily

China and Russia will take counter-measures against the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) in South Korea, read an editorial published in the People’s Daily on Thursday.

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Hot-headed Seoul skating on thin ice with THAAD plan

The controversial deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system on the Korean Peninsula is increasing concerns in neighboring China where some worry that a new Cold War is looming.

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Australia's sports landmark MCG prime terror target: security expert

A prominent British security expert has warned that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia's largest sporting arena, is vulnerable to terrorist attacks.

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Australia launches new intelligence agency to "stay ahead" of changing terror threat

The Australian government has on Thursday launched the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), an intelligence agency designed to "stay ahead" of and disrupt any threat to national security.

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French gov't plans to deploy additional security forces to preserve "maximum" safety

One day after a church attack in which an elderly priest was assassinated, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve announced on Wednesday the deployment of 23,500 members of security forces to secure safety in summer holiday.

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Malaysia's Najib gets new powers amid planned protests over fund scandal

Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak will get sweeping security powers on Monday amid planned protests calling for his resignation over U.S. allegations that millions of dollars from a state fund wound up in his personal bank account.