Israel releases footage of rocket launchers in Gaza
The Israeli army has released footage it says shows the targeting of rocket launchers in Gaza. The army says the video was filmed on Monday. It says the attack followed rocket attacks from a school compound in the Shejaia neighbourhood and from a concealed launcher west of Khan Younis. Early on... read more »
Russian Hackers Said to Loot Gigabytes of Big Bank Data
Russian hackers attacked JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM:US) and at least four other banks this month in a coordinated assault that resulted in the loss of gigabytes of customer data, according to two people familiar with the investigation. At least one of the banks has linked the breach to Russian... read more »
Israelis and Palestinians Ask if the Latest Fight Was Worth It
A bloody war is followed by a public-relations fight The sign of victory as people gather in the streets to celebrate after a deal had been reached between Hamas and Israel over a long-term end to seven weeks of fighting in the Gaza Strip on Aug. 26, 2014 in Gaza City. MORE Israel and Palestinians... read more »
Ukraine Reports Russian Invasion on a New Front
DONETSK, Ukraine — Determined to preserve the pro-Russian revolt in eastern Ukraine, Russia reinforced what Western and Ukrainian officials described as a stealth invasion on Wednesday, sending armored troops across the border as it expanded the conflict to a new section of Ukrainian... read more »
For Narendra Modi’s Swearing In, Security Tighter Than R-Day
New Delhi – Narendra Modi’s swearing in as India’s next Prime Minister on Monday will take place under extraordinary three-tier security. Roads near the presidential... read more »
Arvind Kejriwal will prefer jail to furnishing bond: Aam Aadmi Party
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, who is in jail for refusing to furnish a bail bond in a criminal defamation case, will not seek bail even on Friday and, instead, AAP has... read more »
Invitation to SAARC heads sparks row, but BJP holds firm
Despite a huge row over the invitation to SAARC leaders for his May 26 swearing-in, Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party, armed with a majority in the Lok... read more »
Indian Consulate attacked in Afghanistan’s Herat province
Indian Consulate in Afghanistan’s Herat province was on Friday attacked by heavily armed gunmen, who were also carrying rocket-propelled grenades, top Indian officials said, adding that... read more »
With Arvind Kejriwal in jail, AAP Maharashtra turns to prayers
Aam Aadmi Party leaders and supporters in Delhi took to the streets, yesterday, in protests of Kejriwal’s arrest, which incidentally came hours after his apology to the people of Delhi for his... read more »
