Section: Pakistan
- Dunya TV (Pakistan) (1,451)
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‘Evidence’ Russia behind cyber attacks in Germany
The Reichstag building in Berlin houses a German reduce residence of parliament. PHOTO: AFP BERLIN: Germany’s domestic tip use pronounced Friday it had justification that Russia was behind a array of cyber attacks, including one that targeted a German council final year. “One of a many active and assertive campaigns is a ‘Sofacy/APT...
US activates $800mn missile defence site in Romania, angers Russia
DEVESELU: The United States switched on an $800 million missile shield in Romania on Thursday that it sees as vital to defend itself and Europe from so-called rogue states but the Kremlin says is aimed at blunting its own nuclear arsenal. To the music of military bands at the remote Deveselu air base, senior US and NATO officials declared...
Germany accuses Russia of cyber attacks
Germany’s domestic secret service said Friday it had evidence that Russia was behind a series of cyber attacks, including one that targeted the German parliament last year. “One of the most active and aggressive campaigns is the ‘Sofacy/APT 28′ campaign,” said the BfV agency, adding that it “sees evidence of Russian state control” in...
Child sex exploitation spreads to new destinations as tourism booms
LONDON: Portugal, Moldova and Ukraine in Europe, and Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam in Asia have emerged as new child sex tourism destinations, prompting activists to call for governments to include measures to protect children in their tourism plans. Sex tourism has spread around the world to countries that were previously inaccessible as tourism...
Syrian army battles jihadists near Palmyra
BEIRUT (AFP) – Syrian regime forces Wednesday battled jihadists who cut a key supply route west of ancient Palmyra, after new bombardments hit Aleppo city where a ceasefire was due to expire at midnight.The latest fighting comes as world powers prepare to meet in Vienna next week to try to revive peace talks aimed at ending a five-year...
Cameron warns Brexit threatens peace in Europe
LONDON, (AFP) – Prime Minister David Cameron warned Monday that a British exit from the EU would threaten peace on the continent, as the campaign for next months crucial referendum gathered steam after regional elections.With polls showing the two campaigns are neck-and-neck, Cameron and the de-facto leader of the Leave movement, former...
Russian firm milks chilly US-Kremlin ties with ‘Little Obama’ ice cream
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian company is trying to cash in on chilly relations between Moscow and Washington by releasing an ice cream called Little Obama, irritating U.S. officials.The product, called Obamka in Russian, is glazed with chocolate and its wrapping features an image of a smiling young African boy, wearing an ear ring and...
NZ ideal place for rich to hide money, claims Panama Papers report
WELLINGTON: Wealthy Latin Americans are using secretive, tax-free New Zealand shelf companies and trusts to help channel funds around the world, according to a report on Monday based on leaks of the so-called Panama Papers. Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister John Key to take action after local media analyzed more than 61,000 documents...
Panama papers report: New Zealand prime place to hide money for rich people
Wealthy Latin Americans are using secretive, tax-free New Zealand shelf companies and trusts to help channel funds around the world, according to a report on Monday based on leaks of Panama Papers. Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister John Key to take action after local media analysed more than 61,000 documents relating to New Zealand that is...
Football: Sevilla down Shakhtar to reach another Europa final
MADRID (AFP) – Sevilla remained on course for a third consecutive Europa League title as Kevin Gameiro struck twice to down Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 and progress to a final meeting with Liverpool 5-3 on aggregate on Thursday.The Andalusians have won the competition four times in the last 10 years and can secure their place in next seasons...
