Many Indigent Refugees to Lose Federal Assistance

The Social Security Administration is about to terminate Supplemental Security Income for thousands of indigent refugees who are severely disabled or over the age of 64.

Cyberwar defence plan is essential, says former CIA head

Michael Hayden, former head of the CIA and the National Security Agency, has said countries should develop international agreements over what grids are off-limits if attacked

Security in Iran, Iraq interlinked: ambassador

TEHRAN, July 31 (MNA) -- Irans ambassador to Italy has emphasized that a secure Iraq will also help promote security and stability in Iran, the Mehr News Agency reported.

Three of four kidnapped journalists freed

Two journalists kidnapped earlier this week by armed gunmen in Gomez Palacio, Mexico, were freed by their captors unharmed Saturday, according to the state-run news agency Notimex.

Thousands flee Congo clashes, security worsens

Almost 90,000 people have fled fighting in eastern Congo in the past month, aid agencies said, underscoring a worsening security situation despite the official end of Congo's 1998-2003 war.