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One billion Yahoo user accounts hacked

One billion Yahoo user accounts hacked

Yahoo has announced that one billion of its user accounts were hacked in 2013. In the attack, affected accounts may have had names, email addresses, telephone numbers, date of birth and hashed passwords stolen. This breach is separate from the announcement in September that 500 million accounts were penetrated by a ‘state-sponsored actor’. Dec 15, 2016
White House: Aleppo a deeply tragic situation

White House: Aleppo a deeply tragic situation

The White House condemned the bombardment of Syrias second biggest city, Aleppo, saying the upsurge was a deeply tragic situation. White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters the US was working through a variety of diplomatic channels to bring the bloodshed to an end. Dec 15, 2016
Unbelievably cruel Aleppo bombardment probably a war crime says UN spokesman

Unbelievably cruel Aleppo bombardment probably a war crime says UN spokesman

Rupert Colville, spokesman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, says Syrias government forces and their allies have almost certainly violated international law and probably committed war crimes by the latest bombardment of civilians hoping to be evacuated from eastern Aleppo. Dec 15, 2016
Anthony Joshua says beating Wladimir Klitschko could make him a boxing legend

Anthony Joshua says beating Wladimir Klitschko could make him a boxing legend

IBF Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua believes his upcoming fight against Wladimir Klitschko could turn him into a boxing legend. The 27-year-old Briton will fight the 40-year-old former triple world champion at Wembley Stadium on 29 April 2017. Joshua recently successfully defended his IBF belt, knocking out Eric Molina on 10 December in Manchester. Dec 14, 2016
Aleppo residents raid abandoned rebel HQ for basic supplies

Aleppo residents raid abandoned rebel HQ for basic supplies

Aleppo residents are taking advantage of rebel groups leaving the besieged city by raiding their abandoned headquarters. Residents found basic food and supplies at the headquarters of rebel group Jaish al-Islam, based in a school affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Education. Local residents complained that militants had taken much of the aid meant for civilians, as well as international aid packages. Dec 14, 2016
Afghan boy Murtaza Ahmadi meets his football hero Lionel Messi

Afghan boy Murtaza Ahmadi meets his football hero Lionel Messi

Murtaza Ahmadi became an online sensation after being pictured wearing a plastic bag mimicking Lionel Messi’s shirt, and now he has been able to meet his hero in Qatar. Murtaza met Messi before the game, was the mascot as Barcelona came out onto the pitch for a friendly against Al-Ahli Saudi FC, and even joined in on the team photograph. Murtaza had asked his father for a shirt like Messi’s, but it was outside the means of his family. So his family fashioned a shirt made out of a white and blue plastic bag to mimic the Argentina colours. Dec 14, 2016
Syria: Hundreds protest outside Downing Street over Aleppo offensive

Syria: Hundreds protest outside Downing Street over Aleppo offensive

Around 200 people demonstrated outside 10 Downing Street on 13 December, calling on the UK government to do more to help the people of Aleppo, Syria. Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad say they have control of 98% of the city, and the Russian ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Vitaly Churkin said that military action in the area has ceased. Concern remains, however, for the tens of thousands still trapped in besieged areas of Aleppo, with the UN reporting that pro-government forces had been summarily killing civilians. Dec 14, 2016
Boris Johnson and George Osborne criticise Government over Syria

Boris Johnson and George Osborne criticise Government over Syria

During an emergency debate in the House of Commons on 13 December, both Boris Johnson and George Osborne have been critical about Britain’s lack of action in the Syrian Civil War. The two leading Conservatives called out Western powers, including Britain, for allowing Russia and Assad to seize control of the conflict. Syrian pro-government forces have claimed to have taken 99% of Aleppo, but reports of atrocities and executions of civilians are emerging from the besieged city. Dec 13, 2016
Isis blitz Palmyra: Russian tanks and APCs seized by Islamic State in surprise advance

Isis blitz Palmyra: Russian tanks and APCs seized by Islamic State in surprise advance

Footage released by Islamic State-affiliated news agency Amaq reportedly shows IS forces taking control of Palmyra on 11 December. Fighters can be seen standing next to abandoned Russian tanks and armoured personnel carriers at security checkpoints after Syrian and Russian forces fled the city. The ancient city is viewed as a significant battleground in the war against IS, having originally been seized by IS forces in May 2015, it was taken back by Syrian and Russian troops in March 2016. The recapture of Palmyra was seen as a huge success and a concert was even held in the city. Now IS has captured the city famed for its ancient ruins, taken prisoners and seized valuable weaponry. Dec 13, 2016
Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp criticises Neville brothers over Loris Karius comments

Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp criticises Neville brothers over Loris Karius comments

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hit out at TV pundits Gary and Phil Neville, after the pair criticised Reds goalkeeper Loris Karius for a series of high profile mistakes. Klopp particularly targeted Gary, questioning the former Manchester United players role as a TV pundit after his short-lived career as a football manager at Valencia. Mistakes from Karius in games against Bournemouth and West Ham have led to widespread criticism of the young keeper. Dec 13, 2016
Wisdom, the oldest known breeding bird, is having her 41st chick

Wisdom, the oldest known breeding bird, is having her 41st chick

Wisdom the albatross is at least 66 years old and going strong. The egg she is incubating at the moment with her partner is thought to be her 41st chick. They will be incubating the egg for a total of about 65 days. She has been returning to her nesting site in Hawaii since she was first tagged in 1956. Dec 13, 2016
Pro-government Syrian forces release footage of Aleppo advance

Pro-government Syrian forces release footage of Aleppo advance

Government forces clashed with rebel fighters in a bid to retake the city of Aleppo. Footage released by the Syrian army shows them firing weapons while sweeping through the streets, as pro-government forces claim to have taken 99% of the city. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has warned of atrocities against civilians in eastern Aleppo, and footage shows the decimation of parts of the city. Retaking the city would be Assad’s biggest victory since the start of the Syrian Civil War in 2011. Dec 13, 2016
Dramatic CCTV footage shows woman being abducted and robbed in Manchester

Dramatic CCTV footage shows woman being abducted and robbed in Manchester

The Greater Manchester Police have released CCTV footage from a dramatic kidnapping and robbery in Astley on 19 September. A woman was grabbed by two men off the street, forced into a van, and then taken to the Old Boathouse pub on Higher Green Lane where they demanded money from her. She was punched twice in the head, and the men threatened to throw her in a nearby canal. The two suspects then escaped in the van, which was later found burnt out. Police are now appealing for witnesses. Dec 13, 2016
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