“The Mexican army announced Sunday that it had captured the head of security for Sinaloa drug cartel head Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, one of the world’s most wanted men.” (Source: Head of security for Sinaloa drug cartel arrested | cartel, drug, head – Brownsville Herald.)
“Arab League monitors arrived in the Syrian city of Homs Tuesday as activists reported thousands of demonstrators rallied against the regime and armored military vehicles withdrew from their positions.” (Source: Protesters turn out in Homs as Arab League mission arrives – CNN.com.)
“Sensitive information about the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and other New Zealand agencies may be at risk after its US host was hacked.” (Source: NZ agencies threatened by cyber attack.)
“A court in Ethiopia has sentenced two Swedish journalists to 11 years in prison for supporting terrorism and entering the country illegally.” (Source: Ethiopia jails Swedes on terrorism charges – Africa – Al Jazeera English.)
“The Sudanese parliament has branded the newly independent state of South Sudan as the main security threat to Khartoum, citing Juba’s alleged support to rebels seeking to topple the government.” (Source: Sudanese parliament says South Sudan “biggest security threat” – Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan.)