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Syrian Electronic Army Hacks Skype; Posts Microsoft Top Boss's Info on Twitter

The amorphous hacker collective, which claims to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, posted anti-surveillance messages, including a message telling people not to use email services of Microsoft, the owner of Skype.

Jan 2, 2014

A woman holds a portrait of former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden in front of her face as she stands in front of the US embassy during a protest in Berlin.

Civil Liberties Groups Sue US Government For Spying on American Abroad

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) along with the Yale University's Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic have filed the lawsuit to gain access over data to find out what happens to data that NSA collects by spying on Americans abroad.

Jan 1, 2014

Top 10 Achievements and Developments of Indian Military in 2013 [PHOTOS]

Here is a list of the top 10 developments of the Indian Armed Forces in 2013.

Dec 31, 2013

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Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Helicopter Rescue Planned after Attempts by Icebreakers Fail

After icebreakers failed to rescue MV Akademik Shokalskiy, a helicopter will be used to collect passengers who have been stranded in thick ice for a week.

Dec 31, 2013

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Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Australian Icebreaker Aurora Australis Sails to Save Russian Vessel

Passengers on Russian scientific mission ship Academician Shokalskiy, stranded and trapped in dense ice off East Antarctica, are hoping Australian icebreaker Aurora Australis can arrive there soon and help them reach open waters.

Dec 29, 2013

US District Judge William H. Pauley Branded 'Traitor' after Ruling NSA's Mass Collection of Phone Data as Legal

After US District Judge William H. Pauley ruled the controversial mass collection of phone data by the National security Agency as 'Constitutional' and 'legal', outraged public have taken to the social networking sites calling the judge as a "traitor".

Dec 28, 2013

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Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Chinese 'Snow Dragon' Icebreaker Sets Off for Rescue

Chinese icebreaker vessel, named Xue Long (Snow Dragon) is expected to reach the dense ice-packed region off East Antarctica, where a Russian scientific mission ship has been trapped since Christmas Eve.

Dec 27, 2013

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Pardon Snowden: Will it be a Happy New Year for the Whistleblower?

Petitions in support of Snowden has gained much popularity. But will White House relent and will this New Year 2014 be any different?

Dec 27, 2013

Edward Snowden's Christmas Message to the World: End Mass Surveillance

In a televised Christmas address to millions of viewers, National Security Agency details leaker Edward Snowden gave out something of a Christmas message to the world, through a speech that called for the end of mass surveillance that millions are subjected to in both the United States and abroad.

Dec 26, 2013

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Espionage and Spying: Why US is Afraid of 'Bogeyman' China?

The US anxiety stems from the fact that the Chinese intelligence agencies are masters in planting moles. The paranoia of a successful insertion has always kept US on its toe.

Dec 24, 2013

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Bird Flu Alert: China Confirms H5N2 Outbreak

The Xinhua report stated that the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed the outbreak of the deadly strain that is said to have caused the death of over 4,000 chickens.

Dec 22, 2013

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US Gloats as China Worries Over Growing Japanese Arsenal

With an additional $10 Billion towards strengthening its military firepower, Japan is on a 'war path,' - a move that has the blessing of Pentagon and the approval of Washington. The strategy has hit the bull's eye as it has left Beijing worried over the growing power of Japan.

Dec 21, 2013

China Slams Japan on Military Expansion, Says it is not 'Qualified' to speak about Freedom, Democracy, Human Rights

Chinese military on Friday slammed Japan's recent military expansion aimed at China and questioned Japan on its military policies, reflecting on the history of Japan's World War II aggression.

Dec 21, 2013

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Togo President Intervenes To Secure Release of Jailed Indian Sailor

Authorities in Togo detained James and two of his colleagues, on board the oil tanker, MT Ocean Centurion, on July 31. Reportedly, Captain James had stopped the ship to report an attack on MT Ocean Centurion by pirates but the Togo authorities instead arrested the crew of the oil tanker for allegedly aiding the pirates.

Dec 19, 2013

NSA Panel Report at a Glance: End Bulk Metadata Storage, Spying of Foreign Leaders

A review board established by the White House to investigate the National Security Agency's controversial surveillance has recommended a complete end to storage of phone records of US citizens and to maintain strict standards while spying on foreign leaders.