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Israeli firm’s spyware used to target journalists’ cell phones – reports
Middle East
July 19, 2021
Israeli firm’s spyware used to target journalists’ cell phones – reports
WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) – An Israeli company’s spyware was used in attempted and successful hacks of 37 smartphones belonging…
Inside Iran’s plot to kidnap an American journalist
Middle East
July 15, 2021
Inside Iran’s plot to kidnap an American journalist
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) – The image on the alleged Iranian intelligence operative’s device was chilling: A graphic showing photos…
Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy paper sells out final edition
World
June 24, 2021
Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy paper sells out final edition
HONG KONG (AP) — The final edition of Hong Kong’s last remaining pro-democracy paper sold out in hours Thursday, as…
Two Apple Daily executives charged with collusion with foreign country
World
June 18, 2021
Two Apple Daily executives charged with collusion with foreign country
HONG KONG, June 18 (Reuters) – Hong Kong police charged the chief editor and chief executive of pro-democracy tabloid Apple…
Germany-Russia flights resume after air traffic suspension
World
June 3, 2021
Germany-Russia flights resume after air traffic suspension
Flights between Germany and Russia resumed later on Wednesday after both countries suspended airline connections in an apparent tit-for-tat move as…
Israeli official rolls back army chief comments on AP Gaza
Middle East
June 1, 2021
Israeli official rolls back army chief comments on AP Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s defense minister on Monday distanced himself from comments made by his military chief after Israel bombed…
Defiant Belarus leader slams EU sanctions on plane diversion
World
May 27, 2021
Defiant Belarus leader slams EU sanctions on plane diversion
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian president lashed out Wednesday at Europe for trying to “strangle” his country with sanctions…
Amazon snaps up James Bond owner MGM for $8.45 bln as streaming war heats up
World
May 26, 2021
Amazon snaps up James Bond owner MGM for $8.45 bln as streaming war heats up
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) said on Wednesday it is buying MGM, the fabled US movie studio home to the James Bond…
Israel media urge Twitter, Facebook to stop anti-press hate
Middle East
May 26, 2021
Israel media urge Twitter, Facebook to stop anti-press hate
JERUSALEM (AP) — Major Israeli news outlets Tuesday called on Facebook and Twitter to halt what they said were social…
1 killed as protesters scuffle with Iraqi security forces
Middle East
May 26, 2021
1 killed as protesters scuffle with Iraqi security forces
BAGHDAD (AP) — Clashes between security forces and protesters left one person dead and over a dozen injured Tuesday after…