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Hacker ring busted after leader turns FBI informantNew York (AFP) March 6, 2012 Five alleged computer hackers in Britain, Ireland and the United States were charged Tuesday in high-profile cyberattacks after a leader of the group became an FBI informant. The charges against alleged members of Anonymous, Lulz Security and other international hacking groups were unveiled in indictments unsealed by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. The indictments cover some of the most notorious hacking incidents of the past several years including those against Son ... read more |
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  Fifth Generation Fighters Crucial to Air Superiority The Air Force is the world's most advanced air and space force and, with the integration of fifth generation aircraft, is gaining new tactical advantages that transcend beyond just stealth into area ... more | .. |
 Sweden planning secret arms factory in Saudi: radio Sweden has in secret been helping Saudi Arabia plan the construction of an arms factory to produce anti-tank missiles, public broadcaster Swedish Radio reported Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  When your ship comes in Every day, thousands of cargo containers from around the world pass through our nation's sea ports carrying items we need, and possibly some that are not so welcome: drugs, explosives, chemical, bio ... more | .. |
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  Israel 'very close' to tough decision on nuclear Iran Israel is "very close" to making a tough decision on whether to attack Iran's nuclear facilities while it still has the chance, a former Israeli intelligence chief said on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 Iran offers IAEA access to key site, with strings attached Iran said Tuesday it might drop its opposition to UN inspectors visiting a military base thought to be central to its suspected nuclear weapons drive, but Western diplomats were highly skeptical. ... more | .. |
 Obama: no need to chose now on Iran strike US President Barack Obama suggested Tuesday that Iran's nuclear program was not an immediate threat, but said new world power talks would "quickly" establish if Tehran wanted to end the crisis. ... more | .. |
 Israel 'surprised' by India arms sale ban Israel's defence ministry said on Tuesday it was surprised by India's decision to blacklist six weapons firms, including a top Israeli manufacturer, in connection with a 2009 bribery scandal. ... more |
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Caltech takes first steps toward lightsails that could reach distant star systems
Fifth H-3 rocket successfully launches Michibiki No. 6 satellite
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 Republican White House hopefuls slam Obama on Iran Republican White House hopefuls told Israel's supporters Tuesday that they would take tougher steps than US President Barack Obama to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. ... more | .. |
  13 held after Iraq attacks kill 27 police Iraqi authorities arrested at least 13 alleged Al-Qaeda fighters on Tuesday in connection with a shooting spree that left 27 policemen dead, including two officers killed execution-style. ... more | .. |
 Netanyahu meets Clinton as US visit winds up Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday to discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions, and said he was leaving after "a very good visit" to Washington. ... more | .. |
 Iran offered new nuclear talks as Obama warns against war Global powers Tuesday offered to resume stalled talks with Tehran over its contested nuclear drive as US President Barack Obama urged proponents of a military solution to give negotiations a chance. ... more |
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 French defence group Thales back in the black French defence electronics company Thales said Tuesday it has climbed back into profit following two years of losses, and that it would meet its profit margin target for 2012. ... more | .. |
 Jakarta mail bomber gets 18 years in jail An Indonesian court sentenced the mastermind of a 2-year bombing campaign to 18 years in prison on terrorism charges. ... more | .. |
  US will ensure Israel's 'military superiority': Panetta The United States will ensure Israel retains "military superiority" over its adversaries as the country faces the potential threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 N. Korea makes progress on reactor: images North Korea has made progress in recent months on a home-built reactor that experts fear could be used to bolster the communist state's nuclear weapons program, satellite images showed. ... more |
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LA fires fully contained after burning for 3 weeks: state agency
Scientists cast doubt on famous US groundhog's weather forecasts
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 Military options in Syria 'challenging': US general Possible military intervention against the regime in Syria would be "extremely challenging" given the country's advanced air defenses and the presence of Al-Qaeda extremists, a top US general said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  China urges US to respect its interests in Asia China on Tuesday called on the United States to respect its interests in the Asia Pacific, as Washington seeks to boost its influence in the region. ... more | .. |
Netanyau warns Iran on high-profile US visit Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday winds up a high-profile US visit focused on Iran's perceived nuclear threat after warning that his country would not live in the "shadow of annihilation." ... more | .. |
 Sunni tribes mete out justice to curb Iraq unrest Sunni Arab tribes in central and north Iraq, long home to violent extremists such as Al-Qaeda, are taking a new approach against unrest: fining and expelling those who aid insurgents. ... more |
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 U.S. placates Brazil over canceled deal Senior U.S. officials have talked with the Brazilian government in a damage-control exercise after the U.S. Air Force canceled a contract for Brazilian light attack aircraft. ... more | .. |
 McCain calls for US air strikes on Syrian forces Top Republican Senator John McCain on Monday called for US air strikes on Syrian forces to protect population centers and create safe havens for opponents of the regime. ... more | .. |
  No regrets over apology to Afghans: US commander The commander of NATO troops in Afghanistan said Monday he had no regrets about a US apology to Afghans over the burning of the Koran at a US base and voiced hope that the crisis over the incident would soon be over. ... more | .. |
 N. Koreans, US lawmakers press China on refugees North Korean defectors warned Monday that some 30 refugees in China risked severe retribution if they are sent back, as they joined US lawmakers in urging Beijing to halt plans for repatriation. ... more |
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Portugal lawmakers take step toward deep-sea mining ban
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 US 'concerned' over Qaeda attacks in Yemen: Pentagon The United States is "very concerned" about the latest deadly attack by Al-Qaeda militants in Yemen, but believes the government will survive the assault, a Pentagon spokesman said Monday. ... more | .. |
 Islamists lose last base in Somali capital African Union forces backing Somalia's shaky transitional government have captured the last bastion of al-Shabaab Islamists in Mogadishu amid a wider three-pronged assault that is squeezing the movement allied to al-Qaida. ... more | .. |
  Soldiers recover bodies from Congo blast site Congo issued a plea for international help Monday as soldiers recovered bodies from an area devastated by huge blasts at a munitions depot that killed more than 150 people and left 1,000 injured. ... more | .. |
 'Qaeda fighters' kill 27 police in west Iraq Suspected Al-Qaeda gunmen, some wearing army uniforms, raged through a western Iraq city Monday in a pre-dawn shooting spree that killed 27 policemen, including two officers killed execution-style. ... more |
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 Russia, China step up Syria peace efforts Russia and China, who twice blocked UN resolutions to condemn ally Syria, were Monday stepping efforts to find a peaceful solution to the crisis, as the Red Cross was again denied access to a battered rebel district. ... more | .. |
 China seeks steady growth ahead of leadership change China's premier on Monday cut the Asian giant's growth target to 7.5 percent for 2012 in a key annual speech focused on economic expansion, stability and military might ahead of a leadership change. ... more | .. |
 IAEA chief seeks new ideas in Iran stalemate The head of the UN atomic watchdog called Monday for fresh guidance from member states on how to jumpstart its stalled probe into Iran's suspected suspected nuclear weapons drive. ... more | .. |
 Netanyahu tells Obama Israel is 'master' of own fate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Barack Obama Monday that Israel must remain the "master of its fate" in a firm defense of his right to mount a unilateral strike on Iran. ... more |
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