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GOP memo on Russian Federation probe surveillance is 'politically motivated': Former DOJ official
- February 06, 2018
Trump has insisted there was no collusion by his campaign and has called the Mueller probe a "witch hunt" and a "hoax". House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes , R-Calif., told Fox News on Friday that the memo alleging intelligence abuse during an investigation into the 2016 presidential campaign was released out of "an obligation to the American people". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Trump has insisted there was no collusion by his campaign and has called the Mueller probe a "witch hunt" and a "hoax". House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes , R-Calif., told Fox News on Friday that the memo alleging intelligence abuse during an investigation into the 2016 presidential campaign was released out of "an obligation to the American people". (more...)
Lucky Journalist Found Classified US DHS Docs Jeopardizing Super Bowl
- February 06, 2018
A CNN employee found the documents tucked inside the back pocket of an airplane seat, but the network decided not to publish its story until after the game, when officials warned a release could hurt existing security measures. Houlton declined to confirm whether any sensitive documents related to the Super Bowl were misplaced. The passenger, who was also a CNN reporter and has not been named, found something he probably shouldn't have on board his economy flight. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
A CNN employee found the documents tucked inside the back pocket of an airplane seat, but the network decided not to publish its story until after the game, when officials warned a release could hurt existing security measures. Houlton declined to confirm whether any sensitive documents related to the Super Bowl were misplaced. The passenger, who was also a CNN reporter and has not been named, found something he probably shouldn't have on board his economy flight. (more...)
35 killed in Syria regime attacks
- February 06, 2018
A United Nations -mandated investigator says his team is probing reports that bombs allegedly containing weaponized chlorine have been used on two recent occasions in Syria. Security Council resolutions, its self-defense rights under the U.N. Charter, and respect for Syria's territorial integrity. He also welcomed a new round of presidential-level talks between Iran, Russia and Turkey. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
A United Nations -mandated investigator says his team is probing reports that bombs allegedly containing weaponized chlorine have been used on two recent occasions in Syria. Security Council resolutions, its self-defense rights under the U.N. Charter, and respect for Syria's territorial integrity. He also welcomed a new round of presidential-level talks between Iran, Russia and Turkey. (more...)
National Weather Service sends out false Tsunami warning
- February 06, 2018
AccuWeather said there is no tsunami threat along the East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, or the Carribean. The full message of the warning says "this message is for test purposes only". In a tweet the NY office of NWS explained that they were investigating how the warning was sent during the test. Information from the AP was used in this report . (more...)
- February 06, 2018
AccuWeather said there is no tsunami threat along the East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, or the Carribean. The full message of the warning says "this message is for test purposes only". In a tweet the NY office of NWS explained that they were investigating how the warning was sent during the test. Information from the AP was used in this report . (more...)
Ex-Google and Facebook employees unite to fight tech addiction
- February 06, 2018
It has a substantial warchest: $7 million from Common Sense Media , unquantified sums raised by the Center for Humane Technology and $50 million in backing for Common Sense from USA cable TV and satellite broadcast interests. Its first step toward accomplishing this goal will be introducing a Ledger of Harms - a website that includes data on the health effects of technology, as well as guides for engineers on how to make healthier products. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
It has a substantial warchest: $7 million from Common Sense Media , unquantified sums raised by the Center for Humane Technology and $50 million in backing for Common Sense from USA cable TV and satellite broadcast interests. Its first step toward accomplishing this goal will be introducing a Ledger of Harms - a website that includes data on the health effects of technology, as well as guides for engineers on how to make healthier products. (more...)
Kenya government allows 2 TV stations to resume broadcasting
- February 06, 2018
The activists were trying to march to government offices in central Nairobi when police fired the gas, a Reuters witness said. Mr Miguna remains in police custody with his exact whereabouts now unknown, despite the fact a court in Nairobi had granted him bail of 50,000 Kenyan shillings ($500; £360) on Friday. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The activists were trying to march to government offices in central Nairobi when police fired the gas, a Reuters witness said. Mr Miguna remains in police custody with his exact whereabouts now unknown, despite the fact a court in Nairobi had granted him bail of 50,000 Kenyan shillings ($500; £360) on Friday. (more...)
U.S. starts drawdown of troops in Iraq after declaring victory over ISIS
- February 06, 2018
The US will withdraw troops from Iraq following a deal between the US-led coalition and the Iraqi government, according to an Associated Press report. "Great power competition, not terrorism, is now the primary focus of US national security", Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said last month in remarks outlining the strategy. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The US will withdraw troops from Iraq following a deal between the US-led coalition and the Iraqi government, according to an Associated Press report. "Great power competition, not terrorism, is now the primary focus of US national security", Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said last month in remarks outlining the strategy. (more...)
Special agent says he's leaving FBI over political attacks against the bureau
- February 06, 2018
Schiff has also accused Trump (and Nunes) of seeking to obstruct the federal investigation led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller - including by releasing the memo. "Instead of tweeting false smears, the American people would appreciate it if you turned off the TV and helped solve the funding crisis, protected Dreamers or. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Schiff has also accused Trump (and Nunes) of seeking to obstruct the federal investigation led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller - including by releasing the memo. "Instead of tweeting false smears, the American people would appreciate it if you turned off the TV and helped solve the funding crisis, protected Dreamers or. (more...)
Reps Support Governor's Action Protecting Net Neutrality
- February 06, 2018
Last December, the FCC voted 3-2 to repeal those rules. With the executive order of Monday, New Jersey joins NY and Montana in making net neutrality policies of their own after the vote in December by the FCC to eliminate the regulations of net neutrality, which required that all traffic on the internet be treated equally. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Last December, the FCC voted 3-2 to repeal those rules. With the executive order of Monday, New Jersey joins NY and Montana in making net neutrality policies of their own after the vote in December by the FCC to eliminate the regulations of net neutrality, which required that all traffic on the internet be treated equally. (more...)
Modi will go on four days visit to Palestine, UAE and Oman
- February 06, 2018
He will then call on deputy prime ministers Fahd bin Mahmoud al-Said and Sayyid Asaad during the visit. Ahead of PM's West Asia trip Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj will be paying her first official visit to Saudi Arabia between Tuesday and Thursday. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
He will then call on deputy prime ministers Fahd bin Mahmoud al-Said and Sayyid Asaad during the visit. Ahead of PM's West Asia trip Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj will be paying her first official visit to Saudi Arabia between Tuesday and Thursday. (more...)
Unsuspecting victims of viral child pornography video
- February 06, 2018
Moore also is wanted in Detroit, where prosecutors allege that he sexually assaulted three girls. Due to the nature of that investigation and the dissemination of the video, investigators will not confirm any information about any arrests that have been made. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Moore also is wanted in Detroit, where prosecutors allege that he sexually assaulted three girls. Due to the nature of that investigation and the dissemination of the video, investigators will not confirm any information about any arrests that have been made. (more...)
Norovirus Outbreak At Winter Olympics Prompts Military Response
- February 06, 2018
Additional North Korean cultural displays will also form part of the Olympic program, and Kim Yong Nam, the head of the country's parliament, will also attend, making him one of the most senior North Korean officials to ever visit South Korea . (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Additional North Korean cultural displays will also form part of the Olympic program, and Kim Yong Nam, the head of the country's parliament, will also attend, making him one of the most senior North Korean officials to ever visit South Korea . (more...)
Now, Opposition MPs in Maldives fear arrest
- February 06, 2018
The state of emergency gives security officials extra powers to arrest suspects, the BBC reported. According to senior lawyer and former Attorney General Husnu Suood, President Abdulla Yameen needs to send his reasons for declaring a state of emergency within 48 hours to Parliament for its approval. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The state of emergency gives security officials extra powers to arrest suspects, the BBC reported. According to senior lawyer and former Attorney General Husnu Suood, President Abdulla Yameen needs to send his reasons for declaring a state of emergency within 48 hours to Parliament for its approval. (more...)
US Congress grapples with immigration, averting funding fight
- February 06, 2018
And are they doomed to be seen as losers in the next round? -The urgency over the fate of the dreamers comes from the fact that Trump canceled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program and created a deadline in March for it to be solved with legislation. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
And are they doomed to be seen as losers in the next round? -The urgency over the fate of the dreamers comes from the fact that Trump canceled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program and created a deadline in March for it to be solved with legislation. (more...)
Government of Liberia Calls For Stronger Action to End FGM
- February 06, 2018
In their joint statement the organisations said: "On International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation we confirm our firm resolve to put an end to this practice which is painful, traumatic and causes long-term health consequences". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
In their joint statement the organisations said: "On International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation we confirm our firm resolve to put an end to this practice which is painful, traumatic and causes long-term health consequences". (more...)
May denies UK must choose between EU access, trade freedom
- February 06, 2018
After lunch with Mr Davis and a 20-minute meeting with Theresa May , Mr Barnier said there was "some divergence" between the two sides when it came to issues relating to transition and how the exit deal would be enforced. This continued lack of certainty on trade is likely to add a huge element of risk for investors. "We are 19 months since the referendum, we are nine months to go and we still don't know what it is we want". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
After lunch with Mr Davis and a 20-minute meeting with Theresa May , Mr Barnier said there was "some divergence" between the two sides when it came to issues relating to transition and how the exit deal would be enforced. This continued lack of certainty on trade is likely to add a huge element of risk for investors. "We are 19 months since the referendum, we are nine months to go and we still don't know what it is we want". (more...)
Accused UK computer hacker wins appeal against extradition to US
- February 06, 2018
U.S. authorities said Love was one of the most active hackers who participated in #OpLastResort, a hacktivist campaign carried out by the Anonymous collective in 2012 and 2013 as payback against the United States government, which they perceived as guilty for the suicide of Aaron Schwartz. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
U.S. authorities said Love was one of the most active hackers who participated in #OpLastResort, a hacktivist campaign carried out by the Anonymous collective in 2012 and 2013 as payback against the United States government, which they perceived as guilty for the suicide of Aaron Schwartz. (more...)
Dow Jones down over 1100 points as global equity slump continues
- February 06, 2018
The trouble in the market began early last week, when investors focused on a number of lingering concerns. "The psychology of the market changed today". White House spokesman Raj Shah, in an adjustment to the administration's message on stocks, told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Trump's speaking event in Ohio, "Look, markets do fluctuate in the short term". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The trouble in the market began early last week, when investors focused on a number of lingering concerns. "The psychology of the market changed today". White House spokesman Raj Shah, in an adjustment to the administration's message on stocks, told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Trump's speaking event in Ohio, "Look, markets do fluctuate in the short term". (more...)
Russian Federation claims to have met requirements of the new START Treaty
- February 06, 2018
As of September, the United States had deployed 660 Minuteman-III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), Trident-II submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) and B-2A and B-52H heavy bombers, according to a State Department fact sheet released Monday. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
As of September, the United States had deployed 660 Minuteman-III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), Trident-II submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) and B-2A and B-52H heavy bombers, according to a State Department fact sheet released Monday. (more...)
'Waste of time' if no border wall in immigration deal
- February 06, 2018
Border wall funding is one of the president's primary demands of any immigration bill and he has the backing of some of the hard-line immigration hawks in the House and Senate. -Mexico border 'is a total waste of time, ' U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday as two top senators planned to unveil a bipartisan compromise plan". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Border wall funding is one of the president's primary demands of any immigration bill and he has the backing of some of the hard-line immigration hawks in the House and Senate. -Mexico border 'is a total waste of time, ' U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday as two top senators planned to unveil a bipartisan compromise plan". (more...)
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