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Hacking activist jailed for 5 years

An activist and writer linked to the hacking collective Anonymous was sentenced to five years in prison for threatening an FBI agent and helping share stolen data, marking the end of a criminal case criticised by free-speech advocates.

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Journalists kidnapped and killed

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Wikileaks release reveals ‘private lies of private spies’

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Hackers 'donate' $1m from security think-tank

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Victory may be imminent but the transition could be just as bloody

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Airport suicide bomb suspect named

Oil hostages rescue boosts Nigeria president

Nigeria’s military launched a co-ordinated air, naval and ground assault to free 19 hostages held in militant camps in the oil-rich southern delta, apparently routing the gunmen without causing any casualties.

Fri, 19 Nov, 2010

Commandos free hostages in Pakistan

PAKISTANI commandos freed dozens of hostages held by militants at the army’s own headquarters yesterday, ending a bloody, 22-hour drama that embarrassed the nation’s military as it plans a new offensive against al-Qaida and the Taliban.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2009

Pakistan army HQ seige ends with 19 dead

At least 19 people died as Pakistani commandos freed dozens of hostages seized by militants at the army's own headquarters today.

Sun, 11 Oct, 2009

Somalia: Insurgents behead seven accused of spying

Somali Islamist fighters today beheaded seven prisoners accused of abandoning the Muslim faith and spying for the government.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2009

China joins anti-Somalian piracy patrols

Chinese warships with special forces troops, missiles and helicopters are to join the international anti-piracy mission off Somalia.

Fri, 26 Dec, 2008