MI5 seeks powers to trawl records in new terror hunt - The Observer
The Observer reports: "Millions of commuters could have their private movements around cities secretly monitored under new counter-terrorism powers being sought by the security services."

Whistleblower: Cellular carrier giving FBI unfettered access - ars technica
ARS reports: "Computer security analyst Babak Pasdar says that a major mobile telecommunications carrier has a built-in backdoor that provides an undisclosed third-party with unfettered access to its internal technical infrastructure, including the ability to eavesdrop on all calls through its network. In an affidavit that describes the circumstances and basis for the allegations, Pasdar provides evidence which could indicate that the FBI is on the other side of the secret line, engaging in warrantless surveillance of mobile communications."

My Way News - UK Tests ID Card on Foreigners, Students
AP reports: "Britain will begin issuing national identity cards within months, targeting foreigners, airport staff and students in the first wave of the program, the government said Thursday."

My Way News - Bush Presses House for Surveillance Bill
AP reports: "President Bush said Monday that telecommunications companies should be thanked, not sued, for helping the government conduct warrantless wiretapping in the U.S. after the Sept. 11 attacks."