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Cyber attack hits oil giant and banks in Russian Federation and Ukraine
- June 27, 2017
Major firms across Europe have been hit by a massive cyber attack, a media report said. More than 80 companies in Russian Federation and Ukraine were affected by the Petya virus that disabled computers Tuesday and told users to pay US$300 in cryptocurrency to unlock them, according to the Moscow-based cybersecurity company Group-IB. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Major firms across Europe have been hit by a massive cyber attack, a media report said. More than 80 companies in Russian Federation and Ukraine were affected by the Petya virus that disabled computers Tuesday and told users to pay US$300 in cryptocurrency to unlock them, according to the Moscow-based cybersecurity company Group-IB. (more...)
IS fighters launch counterattacks in west Mosul neighborhood
- June 27, 2017
Federal Police and elite CTS units in Mosul are attacking IS fighters in the Old City's maze of narrow alleyways, together with the army and the interior ministry's Emergency Response Division (ERD). Iraqi forces however foiled the operation and seized control of another neighborhood, narrowing the dimension of the terrorists' presence to around only 600 meters of Mosul's overall size. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Federal Police and elite CTS units in Mosul are attacking IS fighters in the Old City's maze of narrow alleyways, together with the army and the interior ministry's Emergency Response Division (ERD). Iraqi forces however foiled the operation and seized control of another neighborhood, narrowing the dimension of the terrorists' presence to around only 600 meters of Mosul's overall size. (more...)
Why top tech CEOs are still meeting with Trump
- June 27, 2017
It was the commercial technology used by Amazon for Bezos, big data analysis for Palantir CEO Alex Karp, and coding as a school requirement for Cook . The federal government spends more than $80 billion in IT every year, excluding classified operations, according to a 2016 US Government Accountability Office report . (more...)
- June 27, 2017
It was the commercial technology used by Amazon for Bezos, big data analysis for Palantir CEO Alex Karp, and coding as a school requirement for Cook . The federal government spends more than $80 billion in IT every year, excluding classified operations, according to a 2016 US Government Accountability Office report . (more...)
60 tower blocks fail cladding safety tests after Grenfell Tower blaze
- June 27, 2017
Camden Councillor Georgia Gould announced last week that about 800 households would be evacuated from five apartment towers, as the residents' safety could not be guaranteed. Camden's local council made a decision to evacuate the hundreds of households due to safety concerns following the devastating fire that killed 79 people in Grenfell Tower. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Camden Councillor Georgia Gould announced last week that about 800 households would be evacuated from five apartment towers, as the residents' safety could not be guaranteed. Camden's local council made a decision to evacuate the hundreds of households due to safety concerns following the devastating fire that killed 79 people in Grenfell Tower. (more...)
North Korea: Trump's 'America First' Policy Akin to 'Nazism'
- June 27, 2017
Trump was "following Hitler's dictatorial politics " to divide others into two categories, " friends and foes " to justify "suppression", it added. The report comes amid heightened tensions between North Korea and the Trump administration following the death of Otto Warmbier, an American student who was held by North Korea for 17 months before being released in a coma to the US earlier this month. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Trump was "following Hitler's dictatorial politics " to divide others into two categories, " friends and foes " to justify "suppression", it added. The report comes amid heightened tensions between North Korea and the Trump administration following the death of Otto Warmbier, an American student who was held by North Korea for 17 months before being released in a coma to the US earlier this month. (more...)
U.S. shoots down Iranian drone in Syria: Coalition
- June 27, 2017
The presence of Iranian-backed troops, artillery and tanks and US -led coalition forces in southern Syria , namely around the at-Tanf crossing at the Iraq-Syria border, has slowly turned the area into a flash point. Iran's Revolutionary Guard has said that all six ballistic missiles it launched at Islamic State militants in Syria this week hit their targets. "We view these actions by the American command as a conscious failure to uphold their responsibilities within the memorandum", the ... (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The presence of Iranian-backed troops, artillery and tanks and US -led coalition forces in southern Syria , namely around the at-Tanf crossing at the Iraq-Syria border, has slowly turned the area into a flash point. Iran's Revolutionary Guard has said that all six ballistic missiles it launched at Islamic State militants in Syria this week hit their targets. "We view these actions by the American command as a conscious failure to uphold their responsibilities within the memorandum", the ... (more...)
20-pound live lobster found in luggage at Boston airport
- June 27, 2017
TSA workers find all sorts of things in luggage that aren't supposed to be there, but a recent find is among one of the more freakish. Whatever it was, the agents were impressed enough to post a picture on the TSA's Twitter feed . Believe it or not, the lobster would have been allowed to fly had it been in a clear, spill-proof container. The TSA shared the picture of the giant lobster on social media. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
TSA workers find all sorts of things in luggage that aren't supposed to be there, but a recent find is among one of the more freakish. Whatever it was, the agents were impressed enough to post a picture on the TSA's Twitter feed . Believe it or not, the lobster would have been allowed to fly had it been in a clear, spill-proof container. The TSA shared the picture of the giant lobster on social media. (more...)
Supreme Court to Hear New Jersey Sports Gambling Legalization Case
- June 27, 2017
The law now at issue would ban wagers on state college teams and limit bets to people age 21 and older at casinos and racetracks. "Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Christie and the lawmakers argue that the state is being unconstitutionally forced to prohibit sports gambling. The NCAA and National Football League remain opposed to expanding legal sports betting, and the NHL has mostly remained quiet on the prospect in recent years. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The law now at issue would ban wagers on state college teams and limit bets to people age 21 and older at casinos and racetracks. "Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Christie and the lawmakers argue that the state is being unconstitutionally forced to prohibit sports gambling. The NCAA and National Football League remain opposed to expanding legal sports betting, and the NHL has mostly remained quiet on the prospect in recent years. (more...)
Teen's slaying leaves doubt about motive in Muslim community
- June 27, 2017
Firefighters responded to the scene at about 8:30 a.m., where they found the memorial engulfed in flames. Funeral services and a community vigil will be held Wednesday for Nabra Hassanen , the teenager killed in an attack early Sunday morning while walking to a Dulles area mosque with friends. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Firefighters responded to the scene at about 8:30 a.m., where they found the memorial engulfed in flames. Funeral services and a community vigil will be held Wednesday for Nabra Hassanen , the teenager killed in an attack early Sunday morning while walking to a Dulles area mosque with friends. (more...)
Bromance as Trump and Modi hail friendship at first talks
- June 27, 2017
The Trump administration also confirmed that it had given its approval to the multi-million dollar sale of a transport carrier to India , along with a separate purchase of around 20 Guardian drones. "In the last three years, the Netherlands has emerged as the third largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI)". Ahead of the meeting, the US State Department had set the tone for the summit by declaring Syed Salahuddin, chief of Kashmiri militant group Hizbul Mujahideen, as a "global ... (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The Trump administration also confirmed that it had given its approval to the multi-million dollar sale of a transport carrier to India , along with a separate purchase of around 20 Guardian drones. "In the last three years, the Netherlands has emerged as the third largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI)". Ahead of the meeting, the US State Department had set the tone for the summit by declaring Syed Salahuddin, chief of Kashmiri militant group Hizbul Mujahideen, as a "global ... (more...)
United States says Syrian regime preparing for potential chemical weapons attack
- June 27, 2017
The United States has allegedly spotted "potential preparations for another chemical weapons attack" by the Syrian government, the White House said in an unusual statement Monday night. "Such threats to Syria's legitimate leaders are unacceptable", President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Tuesday. In April 2017, the Syrian regime was accused of carrying out a chemical weapons attack on the town of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province, killing at least 90 people. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The United States has allegedly spotted "potential preparations for another chemical weapons attack" by the Syrian government, the White House said in an unusual statement Monday night. "Such threats to Syria's legitimate leaders are unacceptable", President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Tuesday. In April 2017, the Syrian regime was accused of carrying out a chemical weapons attack on the town of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province, killing at least 90 people. (more...)
India, US vow to fight terror, boost economic cooperation
- June 27, 2017
Standing along side Trump at the White House's Rose Garden, Modi in his remarks said, "I would like to invite you to India , along with your family". The State Department action sent out a strong message against the terrorism emanating from Pakistan which is hurting India. "I want to make a point here that US relationships with India and Pakistan really stand on their own merits and terms", a White House official told CNN . (more...)
- June 27, 2017
Standing along side Trump at the White House's Rose Garden, Modi in his remarks said, "I would like to invite you to India , along with your family". The State Department action sent out a strong message against the terrorism emanating from Pakistan which is hurting India. "I want to make a point here that US relationships with India and Pakistan really stand on their own merits and terms", a White House official told CNN . (more...)
Trump says US-India ties "never been stronger"
- June 27, 2017
In the joint address, Dutch Prime Minister Rutte said India's emergence as a global power is a "welcome development from both political and economic point of views". The president says trade between the two global powers must be "fair and reciprocal" and he is hoping barriers will be removed to the exports of USA goods to Indian markets. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
In the joint address, Dutch Prime Minister Rutte said India's emergence as a global power is a "welcome development from both political and economic point of views". The president says trade between the two global powers must be "fair and reciprocal" and he is hoping barriers will be removed to the exports of USA goods to Indian markets. (more...)
USA warns Syria on 'chemical attack plan'
- June 27, 2017
America has warned Syrian President Bashar Assad will pay a "heavy price" if the country carries out another chemical attack. When the Times asked Marc Raimondi, a spokesman for the White House's National Security Council, to elaborate on the situation, he responded: "We are letting the statement speak for itself". (more...)
- June 27, 2017
America has warned Syrian President Bashar Assad will pay a "heavy price" if the country carries out another chemical attack. When the Times asked Marc Raimondi, a spokesman for the White House's National Security Council, to elaborate on the situation, he responded: "We are letting the statement speak for itself". (more...)
Republican health plan in peril as 22 million set to lose coverage
- June 27, 2017
John Thune, the third-ranking Republican in the Senate , told Politico . "I will vote no on mtp". However, the Senate bill , if becoming law, would decrease federal deficits by a total of 321 billion USA dollars over a decade. And in a persuasion tactic that might backfire, a pro-Trump super PAC is running a seven figure advertising campaign against Heller in Nevada who is up for re-election in 2018. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
John Thune, the third-ranking Republican in the Senate , told Politico . "I will vote no on mtp". However, the Senate bill , if becoming law, would decrease federal deficits by a total of 321 billion USA dollars over a decade. And in a persuasion tactic that might backfire, a pro-Trump super PAC is running a seven figure advertising campaign against Heller in Nevada who is up for re-election in 2018. (more...)
Russia slams Trump's 'Cold War' policy on Cuba
- June 27, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks about Cuba policy , Friday, June 16, 2017, in Miami . At the same time he put a hold on the detente begun by President Barack Obama and rolled back some of the commerce and travel changes instituted by his predecessor. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks about Cuba policy , Friday, June 16, 2017, in Miami . At the same time he put a hold on the detente begun by President Barack Obama and rolled back some of the commerce and travel changes instituted by his predecessor. (more...)
CNN accepts resignations of 3 involved in retracted story
- June 27, 2017
On June 22, CNN published a story linking former Trump transition team member Anthony Scaramucci to the Russian Direct Investment Fund . On Friday, one of the people named in the story, Trump ally Anthony Scaramucci , disputed Frank's reporting and said, 'I did nothing wrong.' Friday night, once it was determined that editorial processes were not followed, CNN deleted the story from CNN .com. (more...)
- June 27, 2017
On June 22, CNN published a story linking former Trump transition team member Anthony Scaramucci to the Russian Direct Investment Fund . On Friday, one of the people named in the story, Trump ally Anthony Scaramucci , disputed Frank's reporting and said, 'I did nothing wrong.' Friday night, once it was determined that editorial processes were not followed, CNN deleted the story from CNN .com. (more...)
57 dead in US-led strikes on IS Syria prison
- June 27, 2017
The U.S. -backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have gained significant ground in the battle for Raqqa , the operational base for Islamic State over the past three years and a symbol of its self-proclaimed caliphate. The White House had claimed on Monday that the preparations in Syria were similar to actions before an alleged chemical attack on April 4. To avoid the seemingly inevitable collision between US -backed fighters and pro-Syrian government forces, including their ... (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The U.S. -backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have gained significant ground in the battle for Raqqa , the operational base for Islamic State over the past three years and a symbol of its self-proclaimed caliphate. The White House had claimed on Monday that the preparations in Syria were similar to actions before an alleged chemical attack on April 4. To avoid the seemingly inevitable collision between US -backed fighters and pro-Syrian government forces, including their ... (more...)
Congressional Budget Office: Senate health bill adds 22 million uninsured
- June 27, 2017
The organization, which represents numerous nation's doctors, said the legislation would likely produce skimpier subsidies and fewer benefits for consumers, and "will expose low and middle income patients to higher costs and greater difficulty in affording care". (more...)
- June 27, 2017
The organization, which represents numerous nation's doctors, said the legislation would likely produce skimpier subsidies and fewer benefits for consumers, and "will expose low and middle income patients to higher costs and greater difficulty in affording care". (more...)
The Dark Tower "The Legacy of the Gunslinger" Featurette
- June 27, 2017
I'll admit I read The Gunslinger , the first book in King's Dark Tower series ( I didn't quite like it ), and couldn't make much sense of the plot and world in which Roland Deschain roams. "Roland is actually the only one who can bring me down". Besides that, we hear the same two lines from the actors as in previous the previous trailers, "death always wins" and "I kill with my heart". (more...)
- June 27, 2017
I'll admit I read The Gunslinger , the first book in King's Dark Tower series ( I didn't quite like it ), and couldn't make much sense of the plot and world in which Roland Deschain roams. "Roland is actually the only one who can bring me down". Besides that, we hear the same two lines from the actors as in previous the previous trailers, "death always wins" and "I kill with my heart". (more...)
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