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Petya cyber attack: Ransomware virus hits computer servers across globe

28 Jun, 2017 136 views

A ransomware attack has struck across the globe, taking out servers at Russia’s biggest oil company and shutting down computers at multinational businesses. The malicious software locks up computer files with all-but-unbreakable encryption and …

Top Democrat slams Obama administration’s response to Russian hacks

26 Jun, 2017 65 views

The top Democrat on the U.S. House Intelligence Committee on Sunday criticized the administration of former President Barack Obama for not taking earlier and tougher action against Russia for its alleged hacks aimed at …

Mongolia economy, graft in spotlight as voters elect president

26 Jun, 2017 76 views

By Joseph Campbell and Terrence Edwards | ULAANBAATAR Polling stations opened throughout Mongolia’s cities, townships and prairies on Monday as nearly two million residents were asked to choose a new president amid worries about …

Russia’s Military to Start Operational Evaluation of T-14 Tank in 2019 Russia’s deadliest tank is slated to enter service in 2020.

24 Jun, 2017 123 views

The Russian Ground Forces will likely begin operational evaluation of  its deadliest tank, the third-generation T-14 main battle tanks (MBT), an armored vehicle based on the “Armata” universal chassis system, in 2019, according to …

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan will not send troops to Syria to help Russia

24 Jun, 2017 48 views

Last fourt days, there were speculations that Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan might send troops to assist Russians in Syria. This information was first reported after Turkish ambassador to Kyrgyzstan said that is being considered. In …

Trump’s United American Emirate

1 Jun, 2017 60 views

SEOUL, South Korea — President Trump’s trip to Europe was truly historic. He left our most important allies there so uncertain about America’s commitment to their security from Russia and to shared values on …

US successfully tests ICBM defense system for first time

31 May, 2017 114 views

By Phil Stewart and Lucy Nicholson | WASHINGTON/VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. The U.S. military on Tuesday cheered a successful, first-ever missile defense test involving a simulated attack by an intercontinental ballistic missile, in …

MacCain says Putin bigger threat than ISIS

30 May, 2017 55 views

U.S. Senator John McCain said Russian President Vladimir Putin is a bigger threat to global security than ISIS, and warned that the Senate would push for sanctions against Moscow for its alleged interference in …

After Tense G-7 Meeting, Angela Merkel Looks Past Trump

29 May, 2017 62 views

BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, Europe’s most influential leader, has concluded, after three days of trans-Atlantic meetings, that the United States of President Trump is not the reliable partner her country and …