UK to expel 23 Russian diplomats following the nerve agent attack

The UK will expel 23 Russian diplomats after Moscow refused to explain how a Russian-made nerve agent was used on a former spy in Salisbury, the PM says.

Egypt Detains 29 People on Suspicion of Espionage for Turkey

Egypt's public prosecutor has ordered the detention of 29 people suspected of espionage on behalf of Turkey and joining a terrorist organization, state news agency MENA reported on Wednesday.

Germany Accuses Turkey of 'Unacceptable' Spying against Gulen Supporters

A German official accused Turkey of carrying out “unacceptable” spying on its soil amid allegations Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government sent agents after more than 300 people.

Egypt court overturns Mohamed Morsi's life sentence

Egypt's deposed president Mohamed Morsi has had a life sentence overturned by the country's Court of Cassation, which ordered a retrial in the case that revolves around accusations of espionage with Palestinian group Hamas.

Iran arrests 12 officials involved in nuclear talks for suspected spying: report

Twelve Iranian officials who held key positions in the negotiation of the landmark nuclear accord reached with world powers last year have been arrested on suspicion of espionage, according to a report by Al-Arabiya citing an Iranian lawmaker.

Pakistan accuses Indian embassy officials of spying

Pakistan has accused eight Indian embassy employees of involvement in spying and "terrorism" but stopped short of expelling them, in the latest apparent tit-for-tat move as relations between the two countries deteriorate.

Russia: Two CIA officials working for U.S. Embassy declared persona non grata

Moscow warns Washington further escalation of bilateral relations will not remain unanswered, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Saturday.

Russia expels two US diplomats in 'tit-for-tat' move

Russia has said it expelled two US Embassy staff members in a retaliatory move after a similar action by Washington last month.

Turkey: Prosecutors demand arrest of admirals, majors in Turkish military espionage case

Prosecutors in the Aegean province of İzmir have released an arrest warrant for two admirals and four navy majors for producing fake evidence and blackmailing in a now-closed military spying case.

Espionnage au profit du Qatar : nouvelle peine de prison à vie pour l'ex-président Morsi

Un tribunal égyptien a condamné samedi à la prison à vie l'ex-président islamiste Mohamed Morsi, jugé dans une affaire d'espionnage au profit du Qatar, selon un journaliste de l'AFP présent au jugement.

Egypt sentences six to death in espionage case

An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced six people to death, including two Al Jazeera journalists, who were accused of leaking state secrets to Qatar.

Turkey in diplomatic protest over consuls attending journalists' trial

 Turkey has protested to foreign missions over the presence of consuls from EU states at the espionage trial of two journalists, and their comments online, a diplomatic source said Monday.

Truck full of heavy weapons near Syrian border in Adana: Turkey takes journalists' trial behind closed doors

A Turkish court took the trial of two prominent journalists charged with espionage behind closed doors on Friday, in a decision swiftly condemned by human rights groups.

Turkish PM calls Cumhuriyet report " espionage against Turkey "

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has labeled a report on intelligence trucks bound for Syria, which lead to the imprisonment of two daily Cumhuriyet journalists before they were recently released upon a Constitutional Court decision, as espionage against the state, not a part of freedom of expression, as the political debate on the matter heats up further.

Egypt's jailed president hints at poisoning attempt

 Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s ousted and imprisoned president, hinted on Saturday that he had been subject to a poisoning attempt by prison officials.

Captured Russian soldier Yerofeyev: I want to be tried for espionage, not terrorism

One of the Russian soldiers detained by Ukrainian forces in Luhansk region, Yevgeniy Yerofeyev, has said that he wants the charges against him to be reclassified from terrorism to espionage.

Turkey detains soldiers in 'Syria arms interception' case

Turkish police have detained eight serving members of the army in the latest wave of arrests in a hugely controversial case over the interception last year of an alleged consignment of arms bound for Syria, reports said Saturday.

Classified documents show Syrian regime spied on Turkish army

Opposition forces in Idlib seized Syrian regime intelligence documents that contained information about the Turkish army’s border movements.

The Anadolu Agency’s correspondent gained access to three of the documents.

TV-Journalisten wegen „Spionage“ in Lugansk festgenommen

Kiewer TV-Journalisten wegen „Spionage“ in Lugansk festgenommen

20:53 01/07/2014 Die Journalistin des ukrainischen Fernsehsenders Gromadske TV, Anastassija Stanko, und Kameramann Ilja Beskorowainyi sind von der Volkswehr der „Volksrepublik Lugansk“ „wegen Spionage für die ukrainische Armee“ festgenommen worden, teilte der Pressedienst der selbsternannten Republik unter Berufung auf den Republikchef Valeri Bolotow mit.>>

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Die Journalistin des ukrainischen Fernsehsenders Gromadske TV, Anastassija Stanko, und Kameramann Ilja Beskorowainyi sind von der Volkswehr der „Volksrepublik Lugansk“ „wegen Spionage für die ukrainische Armee“ festgenommen worden, teilte der Pressedienst der selbsternannten Republik unter Berufung auf den Republikchef Valeri Bolotow mit.

Turkey begins espionage investigation after Syria leak

ANKARA - Turkey has started an espionage investigation after a discussion between top officials on potential military action in Syria was leaked on YouTube, heralding a possible government crackdown on its political opponents after elections on Sunday.
The recording of the meeting between Turkey's intelligence chief, foreign minister and deputy head of the military was by far the most serious breach in weeks of highly sensitive leaks, a scandal which Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has cast as a plot to sabotage the state and topple him.