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Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time). Bits Blog: Vodafone Reveals Direct Access by Governments to Customer Data. In a privacy report, the British telecom company said that the authorities in certain countries had direct access to its networks without having to use legal warrants.
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Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) Bits Blog: Vodafone Reveals Direct Access by Governments to Customer Data In a privacy report, the British telecom company said that the authorities in certain countries had direct access to its networks without having to use legal warrants. NEXT: Pakistan Suspends License of Leading TV News Channel • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:21 (UTC time) Yehuda Nir, a Psychiatrist and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 84 As a child, Dr. Nir had to masquerade as a Roman Catholic in German-occupied Poland, an ordeal that he turned into a well-received memoir and that guided him in treating victims of trauma. NEXT: Complaints About Chokeholds Are Focus of Study • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:21 (UTC time) Complaints About Chokeholds Are Focus of Study Two days after a Staten Island man died following a police encounter in which a chokehold appeared to be used, the city is looking into the more than 1,000 complaints it has received in recent years about police officers using the hold. NEXT: Attack Kills at Least 21 Egyptian Soldiers at Checkpoint in Western Desert • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:21 (UTC time) Attack Kills at Least 21 Egyptian Soldiers at Checkpoint in Western Desert A military official said about 20 gunmen in weapon-mounted vehicles took a checkpoint by surprise in Egypt’s western desert, killing at least 20 soldiers. NEXT: Jury Awards $23.6 Billion in Florida Smoking Case • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:21 (UTC time) Jury Awards $23.6 Billion in Florida Smoking Case A jury in Florida awarded a staggering $23 billion judgment against R. J. Reynolds, the country’s second-largest tobacco company, for causing the death of a smoker who died of lung cancer at the age of 36. NEXT: Yankees 7, Reds 1: His Arsenal Refilled, a New Yankee Throws a Gem • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:21 (UTC time) Yankees 7, Reds 1: His Arsenal Refilled, a New Yankee Throws a Gem Brandon McCarthy held the Cincinnati Reds to one run over six innings with the help of a pitch the Yankees have asked him to use more. NEXT: Palestinians Find Show of Support Lacking From Arab Leaders Amid Offensive • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:21 (UTC time) Palestinians Find Show of Support Lacking From Arab Leaders Amid Offensive The governments were accused of dithering at critical moments, and at one point, Egypt even blamed Hamas, rather than Israel, for dozens of Palestinian deaths. NEXT: British Open 2014: Rory McIlroy Extends Lead to Six Shots Entering Final Round • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:21 (UTC time) British Open 2014: Rory McIlroy Extends Lead to Six Shots Entering Final Round Rory McIlroy started slowly at Royal Liverpool in the third round but after Rickie Fowler drew even, rallied to lead by six strokes at 16-under 200. NEXT: Fla. Jury Slams RJ Reynolds With $23.6B in Damages • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:21 (UTC time) Fla. Jury Slams RJ Reynolds With $23.6B in Damages A Florida jury has slammed a tobacco company with $23.6 billion in punitive damages in a lawsuit filed by the widow of a longtime smoker who died of lung cancer in 1996. NEXT: Daktronics Plays Outsize Role as Giant Scoreboards Proliferate • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:21 (UTC time) Daktronics Plays Outsize Role as Giant Scoreboards Proliferate Daktronics, in Brookings, S.D., has become one of the largest makers of sports video displays as teams try to recreate the living room experience in their parks. NEXT: With Jet Strike, War in Ukraine Is Felt Globally • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:21 (UTC time) With Jet Strike, War in Ukraine Is Felt Globally The downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 rippled across multiple continents, bringing home in vivid relief the consequences of a struggle that had seemed far removed for many. NEXT: Pathogen Mishaps Rise as Regulators Stay Clear • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:21 (UTC time) Pathogen Mishaps Rise as Regulators Stay Clear The recent number of mistakes documented at federal laboratories involving anthrax, flu and smallpox viruses have contributed to a debate over lax government oversight at high-level containment labs. NEXT: In Remote Corners of India, Immunity for Soldiers Who Kill and Rape Civilians • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) In Remote Corners of India, Immunity for Soldiers Who Kill and Rape Civilians In remote areas like Kashmir, and Manipur State, a colonial-era immunity law continues to embolden soldiers and police officers there to commit crimes without bothering to cover them up. NEXT: On Southern Border, Mexico Faces Crisis of Its Own • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) On Southern Border, Mexico Faces Crisis of Its Own Mexico has announced plans for tightened deportation and border control policies as its migrant numbers surge in response to worsening gang violence in Central America. NEXT: Influx of South Americans Drives Miami’s Reinvention • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) Influx of South Americans Drives Miami’s Reinvention As South Americans flock to Miami, their influence has transformed the city’s once recession-dampened downtown, enriched its culture and magnified its allure for businesses. • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) NEXT: Gunmen Kill at Least 15 Egyptian Troops, Officials Say • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) Gunmen Kill at Least 15 Egyptian Troops, Officials Say Security officials said the gunmen opened fire at a checkpoint in the country’s western desert, and the three attackers were later killed. NEXT: 5 Bombs Explode in Baghdad as Dispute Continues With Jordan • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) 5 Bombs Explode in Baghdad as Dispute Continues With Jordan The dispute centered on a meeting held in Amman, the Jordanian capital, by 11 Iraqi Sunni groups, including some that are actively fighting the Iraqi government. NEXT: With Jet’s Fall, War in Ukraine Is Felt Globally • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) With Jet’s Fall, War in Ukraine Is Felt Globally The downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 rippled across multiple continents, bringing home in vivid relief the consequences of a struggle that had seemed far removed for many. NEXT: On Baseball: Jeter, Like Duncan, Makes Routine Extraordinary • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) On Baseball: Jeter, Like Duncan, Makes Routine Extraordinary It is not surprising that Derek Jeter speaks admiringly of Tim Duncan, because the two understated stars have much in common, including five championships. NEXT: Russia Expands List of Barred Americans • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) Russia Expands List of Barred Americans The announcement followed a round of sanctions imposed Wednesday by Washington against Russian companies and individuals, the third such measure this year. NEXT: News Analysis: Staying the Course on Iran by Threatening Pain and Offering Relief • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) News Analysis: Staying the Course on Iran by Threatening Pain and Offering Relief Behind President Obama’s decision to extend the Iran nuclear negotiations is a calculation that the administration has the mix of pressure and incentives just about right. NEXT: Ukraine Says It Can Prove Russia Supplied Arms System That Felled Jet • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) Ukraine Says It Can Prove Russia Supplied Arms System That Felled Jet The Ukrainian government said it had proof that Russia had provided the surface-to-air missile system that shot down a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet, killing all 298 people aboard. NEXT: To Prevent Surprise Bills, New Health Law Rules Could Widen Insurer Networks • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) To Prevent Surprise Bills, New Health Law Rules Could Widen Insurer Networks State insurance regulators and the Obama administration plan to revise standards so consumers will encounter fewer unexpected out-of-network bills. NEXT: Struggling to Keep Afghan Girl Safe After a Mullah Is Accused of Rape • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at
Generated on Jul 20, 2014 08:20 (UTC time) Struggling to Keep Afghan Girl Safe After a Mullah Is Accused of Rape Support for the rape suspect — a mullah — and plans by the girl’s family for an “honor killing” have become emblematic of a broader failure to help female Afghan victims. • Based on the online RSS feed of More real-time presentations at