Data protection agencies in Europe have concluded that Google’s new privacy policy does not comply with the continent’s laws, but the Internet search giant immediately rejected the claim. U.S.-based Google adopted the policy in March, allowing the company to track users across its various offerings, so it could target specific advertising at them depending on […]
EU Rebukes Google on Its Privacy Policy
Posted October 16th, 2012 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
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Cambodians Mourn Revered ex-King Sihanouk
Posted October 16th, 2012 at 2:45 am (UTC-5)
Cambodians entered a second day of mourning Tuesday for their revered former king Norodom Sihanouk, as preparations were made to return his body from China. Tearful mourners placed a small wreath outside the royal palace in the Cambodian capital and offered prayers for the man they called “King-Father,” who died of a heart attack in […]
Former US Senator, Presidential Candidate McGovern in Failing Health
Posted October 16th, 2012 at 12:25 am (UTC-5)
The family of former U.S. senator and presidential candidate George McGovern says he has been placed into hospice care near his home in the state of South Dakota. McGovern’s daughter told the Associated Press her 90-year-old father is “coming to the end of his life.” Hospice care is a specialized living facility for terminally ill […]
Greek Austerity Talks Remain Stalemated
Posted October 15th, 2012 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
Greece says negotiations with its international lenders over the country’s latest austerity plan are unlikely to be concluded before this week’s European Union summit. Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras said Monday Greek officials are still talking with representatives of the International Monetary Fund, the European Central Bank and the EU. But he said he did not […]
Pakistani Child Activist in ‘Satisfactory’ Condition
Posted October 12th, 2012 at 1:30 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani police have arrested several suspects in the shooting of a 14-year-old girl internationally recognized for documenting atrocities committed by the Taliban. Officials say the arrests took place in the northwestern Swat Valley, where Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head and neck Tuesday by Taliban gunmen as she left school. Few other details were […]
Both Sides Claim Debate Victory; Libya in Focus
Posted October 12th, 2012 at 1:30 pm (UTC-5)
The White House and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney are each claiming victory for their side in Thursday’s vice presidential debate. White House spokesman Jay Carney said Friday that Vice President Joe Biden was “forceful” and “compelling” as he took on Republican vice presidential challenger Paul Ryan. During a campaign stop in Virginia Friday, Mr. […]
Pakistani Child Activist in ‘Satisfactory’ Condition
Posted October 12th, 2012 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani police have arrested several suspects in the shooting of a 14-year-old girl internationally recognized for documenting atrocities committed by the Taliban. Officials say the arrests took place in the northwestern Swat Valley, where Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head and neck Tuesday by Taliban gunmen as she left school. Few other details were […]
Panetta Appeals for Stepped Up Cyber Security
Posted October 12th, 2012 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says recent computer virus attacks on Persian Gulf oil and gas companies were “probably the most destructive cyber assault the private sector has seen.” Panetta says the so-called “Shamoon” virus rendered more than 30,000 computers useless when it hit the Saudi Arabian state oil company, ARAMCO. In some cases, the […]
Romney Hits Campaign Trial Following VP Debate
Posted October 12th, 2012 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is hitting the campaign trail in Virginia and Ohio on Friday after Thursday’s debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Mr. Romney’s running mate, Paul Ryan. Mr. Romney campaigns in Richmond, Virginia, and later will be joined by Ryan for a rally in Lancaster, Ohio. President Obama is staying in […]
European Union Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Posted October 12th, 2012 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
The European Union has been awarded the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo announced the winner of the prestigious prize during a ceremony Friday. The committee says “the union and its core members have for over 6 decades contributed to the advancement of peace, reconciliation democracy and human rights in Europe.” […]
