Border experts from Central Asia discuss regional security in Astana
The third regional meeting of heads of the border authorities of Central Asian CIS countries is being held in Astana.
Delta CEO objects to air security rule change
The top executive of a major US airline has voiced opposition to a change in security regulations that will allow small pocket knives, baseball bats and other previously banned sporting equipment aboard airplanes.
Malaysia launches attack to clear out militants
Malaysian fighter jets launched air strikes on a defiant group of Filipino intruders Tuesday as security forces sought to end a three-week incursion that has already killed 27 people.
24 radical Salafi Jamaats discovered in Kazakhstan
There are currently 24 radical Salafi Jamaats with the total number of 495 members in Kazakhstan: National Security Commission.
Israel PM: exposing intelligence harms security
Exposure of intelligence activities can "badly damage" state security, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday in his first remarks on the arrest and death of a jailed Australian-Israeli with Mossad links.
S. Korea leader says only regime fall will change North
North Korea can never be made to abandon its nuclear weapons programme, South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak said Friday, arguing that only regime collapse could remove the threat from Pyongyang.
National Security Commission's building shot in Almaty oblast
Unknown shot the building of the National Security Commission in Almaty oblast.
Obama vows to defend Japan with US nuclear umbrella
President Barack Obama pledged Wednesday a "steadfast" commitment to defend Japan, including preventing nuclear attacks on its ally in the wake of North Korea's third nuclear test.
Cybersecurity battle looms after Obama directive
President Barack Obama's order aimed at ramping up protection from cyberattacks will address only a small portion of threats and sets up a fresh battle in Congress over legislation.
Kazakhstan National Security Commission neutralizes 42 extremist groups in 2 years
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan law-enforcement authorities failed to prevent 18 violations of extremist nature.
S. Korea warns North against nuclear test
South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak held an emergency security meeting Thursday that warned North Korea of "serious consequences" if it went through with an expected nuclear test.
Morsi declares emergency, curfews in Egypt riot-hit areas
President Mohamed Morsi declared a state of emergency in three provinces hit by rioting which has left dozens dead, warning he was ready to take further steps to confront threats to Egypt's security.
Former head of Presidential Security Service now heads special division of National Security Commission
Former Head of the Presidential Security Service Anuar Sadykulov was appointed head of Arystan special division of the National Security Commission.
Gun lobby slams 'elitist hypocrite' Obama
The US gun lobby lashed out at President Barack Obama Tuesday as an "elitist hypocrite" for providing Secret Service protection to his daughters but balking at having armed guards in all schools.
US to support Afghan village operations: envoy
The US military will keep providing logistical support in villages as it hands over the security lead to Afghan forces this spring, Afghanistan's envoy to Washington said Monday.
Gun lobby takes aim at Biden's guns task force
The top US firearms lobby emerged from talks with Vice President Joe Biden on curbing violence Thursday saying he cared more about stamping out gun rights than protecting school kids.
Obama to host Afghan president Friday at White House
US President Barack Obama will host Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the White House on Friday for talks centered on the long-term security compact between the two countries.
Sudan, South Sudan meet to push security, oil deals
The rival presidents of Sudan and South Sudan met for face-to-face talks Saturday to push forward stalled security, oil and border deals, and discuss the fate of the contested Abyei region.
US school massacre survivors ready for class
Students at the elementary school where a gunman massacred 26 children and teachers last month were returning Thursday to classes at an alternative campus described by police as "the safest school in America."
France to take in Afghans in danger for working with troops
France will take in Afghans whose security is at risk after having worked with its troops in the war-ravaged country, joining other Western nations facing a similar quandary.