U.S. Intelligence Chief -- A News Roundup On 'Global Threats Around The World'

Official: Cyberattacks, N. Korea, Jihadist Groups Top U.S. Threats -- CNN

Washington (CNN) -- Cyberattacks pose more of a threat to the United States than a land-based attack by a terrorist group, while North Korea's development of a nuclear weapons program poses a "serious threat," the director of national intelligence told Congress on Tuesday.

The warning by Director of National Intelligence James Clapper came in his annual report to Congress on the threats facing the United States.

"Attacks, which might involve cyber and financial weapons, can be deniable and unattributable," Clapper said in prepared remarks before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. "Destruction can be invisible, latent and progressive."

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More News On What Are The 'Global Threats Around The World'

Official: U.S. faces diverse threats -- UPI
U.S. intelligence ranks cyber threat tops; Afghanistan, not so much -- The E-Ring/Foreign Policy
US spy chief warns of cyber danger, N.Korea threat -- AFP
Intel chief warns 'belligerent' North Korea threats could preview action against South -- FOX News
US Officials: Unpredictable North Korea with its nukes and missiles poses serious threat -- FOX News/AP
Erosion of Syrian power accelerating, top U.S. intelligence official says -- Washington Post
Iran could not divert uranium without being detected:US -- AFP
US intelligence chief says Russia likely to face greater political strain over next year -- AP
US intelligence chief warns that austerity is threatening stability in Europe -- AP
U.S. Intelligence Chief Says Al-Qaeda No Longer Poses Major Threat -- Radio Free Europe
US holds hearing on national security -- Global Times
Cyberattacks, Terrorism Top U.S. Security Threat Report -- NPR (Audio)
Senate to get annual update on most serious worldwide threats -- L.A. Times