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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Red-herring "inquisition": Guardian editor robustly defends Snowden leaks to UK MPs Responding to MPs, The Guardian's editor-in-chief insisted that national security was never breached and that what his newspaper had published was in the public interest. He said the UK government's response to the Snowden revelations about NSA and GCHQ spying and its attitude to The Guardian had dismayed many people around the world who believe in a free press.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013Red-herring "inquisition": Guardian editor robustly defends Snowden leaks to UK MPs Responding to MPs, The Guardian's editor-in-chief insisted that national security was never breached and that what his newspaper had published was in the public interest. He said the UK government's response to the Snowden revelations about NSA and GCHQ spying and its attitude to The Guardian had dismayed many people around the world who believe in a free press.
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Sunday, December 1, 2013
Massachusetts seeks 10-yr ban on gas fracking after series of Texas quakes An environmental committee at Massachusetts Statehouse has approved a bill imposing a 10-year ban on fracking for natural gas. The move comes as a wave of earthquakes in Texas has raised new concerns over the controversial drilling technique.
Sunday, December 1, 2013Massachusetts seeks 10-yr ban on gas fracking after series of Texas quakes An environmental committee at Massachusetts Statehouse has approved a bill imposing a 10-year ban on fracking for natural gas. The move comes as a wave of earthquakes in Texas has raised new concerns over the controversial drilling technique.
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Sunday, December 1, 2013
"More destructive" than Stuxnet: Saudis and Israelis propose new malware against Iran nuclear program Saudi Arabia and Israel's Mossad intelligence division are co-conspiring to produce a computer worm "more destructive" than the Stuxnet malware to sabotage Iran's nuclear program, according to a report from the semi-official Iranian Fars news agency. The source noted that one of the major methods discussed was "the production of a malware worse than 'Stuxnet.'"
Sunday, December 1, 2013"More destructive" than Stuxnet: Saudis and Israelis propose new malware against Iran nuclear program Saudi Arabia and Israel's Mossad intelligence division are co-conspiring to produce a computer worm "more destructive" than the Stuxnet malware to sabotage Iran's nuclear program, according to a report from the semi-official Iranian Fars news agency. The source noted that one of the major methods discussed was "the production of a malware worse than 'Stuxnet.'"
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Saturday, November 30, 2013
"Day of rage": Police, protesters clash in Israel at plans to evict 40,000 Bedouins Hundreds gathered in Israel on Saturday to rally against the government's plans to resettle at least 40,000 Bedouins. The proposal has triggered accusations of "discrimination" and "ethnic cleansing" from activists groups, sparking a protest in the UK.
Saturday, November 30, 2013"Day of rage": Police, protesters clash in Israel at plans to evict 40,000 Bedouins Hundreds gathered in Israel on Saturday to rally against the government's plans to resettle at least 40,000 Bedouins. The proposal has triggered accusations of "discrimination" and "ethnic cleansing" from activists groups, sparking a protest in the UK.
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
US, UK officials worry Snowden still has "doomsday" collection of classified material US and British intelligence officials say they are concerned about a "doomsday" collection of highly classified, heavily encrypted materials they believe former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden may have stored away. The cache supposedly contains documents with names of US and allied intelligence personnel, seven current and former US officials and other sources.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013US, UK officials worry Snowden still has "doomsday" collection of classified material US and British intelligence officials say they are concerned about a "doomsday" collection of highly classified, heavily encrypted materials they believe former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden may have stored away. The cache supposedly contains documents with names of US and allied intelligence personnel, seven current and former US officials and other sources.
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Monday, November 25, 2013
Military hand-me-downs: US police getting leftover armored trucks from Iraq The ACLU has been investigating the use of military equipment in US police forces since 2012 as part of their campaign against the militarization of law enforcement under the slogan: "Towns don't need tanks." On its website, the NGO records examples of occasions when police have used military equipment in situations when it was unnecessary, disproportionate or counterproductive.
Monday, November 25, 2013Military hand-me-downs: US police getting leftover armored trucks from Iraq The ACLU has been investigating the use of military equipment in US police forces since 2012 as part of their campaign against the militarization of law enforcement under the slogan: "Towns don't need tanks." On its website, the NGO records examples of occasions when police have used military equipment in situations when it was unnecessary, disproportionate or counterproductive.
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Sunday, November 24, 2013
"Historic mistake": Netanyahu says world is "more dangerous place" after Iran deal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed the international deal over Iran's nuclear program, branding it a "historic mistake." He told his Cabinet, "Israel is not committed by this agreement. The regime in Iran is committed to destroying Israel. [But] Israel has the right and obligation to defend itself from any threat."
Sunday, November 24, 2013"Historic mistake": Netanyahu says world is "more dangerous place" after Iran deal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed the international deal over Iran's nuclear program, branding it a "historic mistake." He told his Cabinet, "Israel is not committed by this agreement. The regime in Iran is committed to destroying Israel. [But] Israel has the right and obligation to defend itself from any threat."
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Sunday, November 24, 2013
Escobar: Spin war started in Geneva, but world needs to follow deal World powers and Iran have reached an historic nuclear deal -- ending a decade-long deadlock over Tehran's nuclear ambitions. The breakthrough came on the fifth day of intense talks -- after the Foreign Ministers from all six negotiating countries and Iran narrowed down the remaining obstacles in Geneva.
Sunday, November 24, 2013Escobar: Spin war started in Geneva, but world needs to follow deal World powers and Iran have reached an historic nuclear deal -- ending a decade-long deadlock over Tehran's nuclear ambitions. The breakthrough came on the fifth day of intense talks -- after the Foreign Ministers from all six negotiating countries and Iran narrowed down the remaining obstacles in Geneva.
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Saturday, November 23, 2013
Latest Snowden leak reveals NSA's goal to continually expand surveillance abilities The five-page document brought to light Friday by the New York Times reveals the intelligence agency's intention to "aggressively pursue legal authorities and a policy framework mapped more fully to the information age." The spy agency sought the ability to trace "anyone, anywhere, anytime," according to its 2012 mission statement.
Saturday, November 23, 2013Latest Snowden leak reveals NSA's goal to continually expand surveillance abilities The five-page document brought to light Friday by the New York Times reveals the intelligence agency's intention to "aggressively pursue legal authorities and a policy framework mapped more fully to the information age." The spy agency sought the ability to trace "anyone, anywhere, anytime," according to its 2012 mission statement.
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Friday, November 22, 2013
Bob Woodward questions Washington Post colleagues' handling of Snowden affair oodward said he would have preferred it if the source responsible for what has become perhaps the biggest story since Watergate would have approached him for assistance first, a remark that was immediately taken by many as a jab at The Guardian journalists who first detailed Snowden's National Security Agency leaks and their colleagues at, among other outlets, his own Washington Post.
Friday, November 22, 2013Bob Woodward questions Washington Post colleagues' handling of Snowden affair oodward said he would have preferred it if the source responsible for what has become perhaps the biggest story since Watergate would have approached him for assistance first, a remark that was immediately taken by many as a jab at The Guardian journalists who first detailed Snowden's National Security Agency leaks and their colleagues at, among other outlets, his own Washington Post.
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Thursday, November 21, 2013
Stuxnet evolution: NSA input turned stealth weapon into internet-roaming spyware The earlier Stuxnet took control of that protection system and tricked it into building up the pressure just enough to speed up erosion of the centrifuges, but not allowing a catastrophic failure. It had to be manually installed to controller systems at the facility by a knowing agent, while the latter version was designed to self-replicate and spread through USB-drives and laptops of unwitting engineers.
Thursday, November 21, 2013Stuxnet evolution: NSA input turned stealth weapon into internet-roaming spyware The earlier Stuxnet took control of that protection system and tricked it into building up the pressure just enough to speed up erosion of the centrifuges, but not allowing a catastrophic failure. It had to be manually installed to controller systems at the facility by a knowing agent, while the latter version was designed to self-replicate and spread through USB-drives and laptops of unwitting engineers.
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Hawaii lawmaker wages campaign against the homeless and their belongings with sledgehammer State Representative Tom Brower (D) is currently dedicated to dealing out his own personal brand of "justice" by seeking out homeless people and destroying their possessions. Brower estimates that he has used the sledgehammer to smash at least 30 shopping carts, rendering them useless by bashing in the front wheels.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013Hawaii lawmaker wages campaign against the homeless and their belongings with sledgehammer State Representative Tom Brower (D) is currently dedicated to dealing out his own personal brand of "justice" by seeking out homeless people and destroying their possessions. Brower estimates that he has used the sledgehammer to smash at least 30 shopping carts, rendering them useless by bashing in the front wheels.
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Sunday, November 17, 2013
UN envoy "shocked" by UK's "unacceptable" persecution of The Guardian over Snowden leaks A senior United Nations official responsible for freedom of expression has warned that the UK government's response to revelations of mass surveillance by Edward Snowden is damaging Britain's reputation for press freedom and investigative journalism.
Sunday, November 17, 2013UN envoy "shocked" by UK's "unacceptable" persecution of The Guardian over Snowden leaks A senior United Nations official responsible for freedom of expression has warned that the UK government's response to revelations of mass surveillance by Edward Snowden is damaging Britain's reputation for press freedom and investigative journalism.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Radioactive leak found in reactor at S. Carolina nuclear plant, one of largest in US A reactor at one of the nation's largest nuclear power plants has been taken offline due to a radioactive leak within a containment building. "Out of an abundance of caution," service was temporarily removed from Unit 1 at the Oconee Nuclear Station in western South Carolina early Monday. The leak has been reported to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013Radioactive leak found in reactor at S. Carolina nuclear plant, one of largest in US A reactor at one of the nation's largest nuclear power plants has been taken offline due to a radioactive leak within a containment building. "Out of an abundance of caution," service was temporarily removed from Unit 1 at the Oconee Nuclear Station in western South Carolina early Monday. The leak has been reported to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Japan plans to borrow $30 billion for Fukushima cleanup Japan's government is allegedly finalizing plans to borrow some $30 billion for the cumbersome cleanup of the Fukushima nuclear power plant and the surrounding region, as well as compensating evacuees, Reuters reports. But it now appears that more funds are necessary for the multi-billion dollar effort. Targets for reducing radiation levels and eradicating nuclear fallout in the areas have likewise not been met.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013Japan plans to borrow $30 billion for Fukushima cleanup Japan's government is allegedly finalizing plans to borrow some $30 billion for the cumbersome cleanup of the Fukushima nuclear power plant and the surrounding region, as well as compensating evacuees, Reuters reports. But it now appears that more funds are necessary for the multi-billion dollar effort. Targets for reducing radiation levels and eradicating nuclear fallout in the areas have likewise not been met.
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Sunday, November 10, 2013
Lavrov: "Good chances" for agreement with Iran after shift from threats and "sanctions leverage" Over the weekend, Israel ramped up its efforts to prevent any deal with Iran, with PM Benjamin Netanyahu calling British PM David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to promote Tel Aviv's position. Netanyahu is also planning a visit to Moscow on November 20, the day when the sextet talks are scheduled to resume in Geneva.
Sunday, November 10, 2013Lavrov: "Good chances" for agreement with Iran after shift from threats and "sanctions leverage" Over the weekend, Israel ramped up its efforts to prevent any deal with Iran, with PM Benjamin Netanyahu calling British PM David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to promote Tel Aviv's position. Netanyahu is also planning a visit to Moscow on November 20, the day when the sextet talks are scheduled to resume in Geneva.
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Friday, November 8, 2013
US May Split Cyber Command And NSA The White House is reportedly considering a structural change that would task two separate officials with overseeing the United States National Security Agency and the US Cyber Command when Gen. Keith Alexander, the man currently in charge of both operations retires next year.
Friday, November 8, 2013US May Split Cyber Command And NSA The White House is reportedly considering a structural change that would task two separate officials with overseeing the United States National Security Agency and the US Cyber Command when Gen. Keith Alexander, the man currently in charge of both operations retires next year.
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013
"The Corrupt Fear Us!" Massive Anonymous "Million Mask March" as it happened (PHOTOS) In a mass demonstration of people power, crowds of people in 450 cities around the world filled the streets wearing Guy Fawkes masks and carrying placards with the motto of the Anonymous hacktivist group: "The corrupt fear us. The honest support us. The heroic join us."
Wednesday, November 6, 2013"The Corrupt Fear Us!" Massive Anonymous "Million Mask March" as it happened (PHOTOS) In a mass demonstration of people power, crowds of people in 450 cities around the world filled the streets wearing Guy Fawkes masks and carrying placards with the motto of the Anonymous hacktivist group: "The corrupt fear us. The honest support us. The heroic join us."
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Monday, November 4, 2013
Germany considers questioning Snowden in Moscow, won't grant him asylum The German Ministry of Internal Affairs is contemplating questioning Edward Snowden in Moscow over the ongoing US spying scandal. Germany believes its transatlantic alliance with the US could be harmed if it were to offer asylum to the whistleblower.
Monday, November 4, 2013Germany considers questioning Snowden in Moscow, won't grant him asylum The German Ministry of Internal Affairs is contemplating questioning Edward Snowden in Moscow over the ongoing US spying scandal. Germany believes its transatlantic alliance with the US could be harmed if it were to offer asylum to the whistleblower.
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Sunday, November 3, 2013
Snowden "may meet whoever he wants" over Merkel phone hack -- Kremlin Snowden may serve as key witness in the investigation, and may testify in person, if Berlin guarantees that he would be safe from arrest and deportation to the US. Several top German officials, including Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich, said they thought that bringing the whistleblower to the country would greatly benefit the investigation.
Sunday, November 3, 2013Snowden "may meet whoever he wants" over Merkel phone hack -- Kremlin Snowden may serve as key witness in the investigation, and may testify in person, if Berlin guarantees that he would be safe from arrest and deportation to the US. Several top German officials, including Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich, said they thought that bringing the whistleblower to the country would greatly benefit the investigation.
