Tribunal censures UK over US surveillance data sharing
The tribunal’s ruling was in response to a complaint brought by civil liberties campaign group Liberty, among others, in the wake of claims by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden about…
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Canada Seeks to Strengthen Spy Agency After Attacks
OTTAWA — Citing the attacks by radical Islamists that killed two Canadian soldiers in October and the more recent assaults in France, Prime Minister Stephen Harper introduced sweeping legislation on…
Attorney general nominee can expect tough questions
On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee kicks off the confirmation hearing for Loretta Lynch, President Barack Obama’s nominee to replace Eric Holder as attorney general. The attorney general — our…
Prank Caller Pulls Wool Over British Surveillance Agency’s Eyes
LONDON — At a time when Western leaders are clamoring for greater powers to conduct covert surveillance, a prankster in Britain has turned the table on the watchers, securing a…
Woman on 14-year hunger strike freed after court drops suicide charges
Sharmilaalso known as the “Iron lady of Manipur”has demanded the repeal of India’s Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) because it gives sweeping powers to the military to search properties,…
‘Action Movie Kid’ Proves Quality Time With Dad Is Never Boring
For James, aka Action Movie Kid, hanging out with dad is far from ordinary. With a little editing, DreamWorks digital effects artist Daniel Hashimoto recently turned his afternoon with his…
Fear, hatred, slaughter marks of heresy — not God
Democracy, freedom of religion and speech are gifts that help define what it means to be fully human. But within any democracy there must exist a level of respectful restraint…
The Healing Powers Of Keeping A Journal (And How To Stick With It)
By Barbara Stepko Get an injection, down those pills, and follow your M.D.’s advice to the letter: These are all pretty familiar forms of medicine. But if you want to…
Middle East millions fueling European football
As the region’s nations establish themselves as sporting powers, countries such as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have pumped millions into sponsoring football clubs. A report published by Repucom…