WASHINGTON ,United States (AFP) — The US military is now conducting cyber attacks on the Islamic State group, a general said Tuesday as the Pentagon looks to accelerate the fight against the jihadists. A US-led coalition has been striking IS fighters in Iraq and Syria since August 2014, and officials have long stated the importance of using cyber techniques such as overloading IS networks to limit the group’s communications and ability to reach potential new […]
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UPDATED: Trump wins three primaries, Clinton takes Maryland
WASHINGTON,United States (AFP) — Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on Tuesday scored major wins in the Pennsylvania, Maryland and Connecticut primaries, US networks projected, while Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton drew first blood in Maryland. Trump and Clinton were expected to do well in the night’s five contests, which also include votes in Delaware and Rhode Island. The two are looking to move even closer to locking up the nominations of their respective parties. Should Clinton […]
Canada PM condemns ‘cold-blooded murder’ of hostage in Philippines
(REUTERS) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned on Monday (April 25) the execution of a Canadian hostage by Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines, calling it “an act of cold-blooded murder.” John Ridsdel, 68, a former mining executive, was captured by Islamist militants along with three other people in September 2015 while on vacation on a Philippine island. The Philippine army said a severed head was found on a remote island on Monday, […]
Trump, campaign reject charges he is fooling voters
by Michael Mathes BRIDEPORT,United States (AFP) — Donald Trump and his presidential campaign pushed back Sunday against accusations by rivals in both parties that the celebrity billionaire is a political fraud who has been misleading American voters. The Republican frontrunner’s new senior advisor Paul Manafort raised eyebrows when he told Republican heavyweights at a closed-door meeting that Trump has been playing a “part” in front of rally audiences and that the role was “evolving” into […]
Sanders pressured to quit White House race as Clinton weighs VP picks
by Jim Mannion WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) –Bernie Sanders fended off pressure Sunday to bow out of the race for the White House, as his rival, Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton, weighs potential runningmates. The New York Times reported that Clinton’s advisers and allies have begun extensive discussions on a potential vice presidential candidate, and are putting together a list of 15 to 20 prospects. Clinton has described what sort of person would fit the bill, […]
UN climate deal signing gets the ball rolling
by Carole LANDRY UNITED NATION, United States (AFP) — World leaders gather at the United Nations on Friday to sign the Paris climate deal and get the ball rolling on a quick entry into force to start beating back global warming. French President Francois Hollande and Canada’s Justin Trudeau will join US Secretary of State John Kerry for the ceremony attended by more than 165 governments, the largest ever one-day signing of an international agreement. […]
INC District Unity E-games held in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
The Iglesia Ni Cristo held its Unity E-Games in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Raissa Mangilit reports from EBC’s Canada bureau
FBI paid over $1 mn for iPhone hack
WASHINGTON,United States (AFP) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation paid hackers more than $1 million to break into the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino attackers, director James Comey said Thursday. Asked at the Aspen Security Forum in London how much the US agency paid for help to get into the phone, Comey replied, “A lot.” “More than I will make in the remainder of this job, which is seven years and four […]
At least eight dead in Houston-area floods, more rain falls
HOUSTON, TEXAS, United States (Reuters) — At least eight people have died and some 1,150 homes have been damaged in flooding triggered by torrential downpours in the Houston area this week as more rain fell in the region on Wednesday (April 20) adding to vast pools of standing water. All of those who died were found in or near vehicles that had been in flooded areas, the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences and a […]
Trump, Clinton win pivotal New York primary
by Jennie MATTHEW NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Manhattan billionaire Donald Trump and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton won the New York primary on Tuesday, galvanizing their bids to win the Republican and Democratic nominations for the White House. US networks called the race for the Republican frontrunner seconds after the polls closed in the country’s fourth most populous state, signaling a crushing victory over his rivals. “I have to say to the […]
Texas floods kill at least seven
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Flooding triggered by heavy rains in and around Houston has killed at least seven people and prompted mass rescues, authorities from America’s fourth-largest city said Tuesday. A flash flood watch will be active in the Texas city through late Wednesday, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said, warning of “widespread showers and thunderstorms” with up to four inches (10 centimeters) of rainfall. “Most drown victims occur in vehicles… Turn […]
Firefighters flee massive, flaming tornado in Canada
BIG LAKE, ALBERTA, Canada (Reuters) — Firefighters in Alberta, Canada were forced to flee for safety on Thursday (April 14) when a lakeside brushfire triggered a towering “fire tornado”. Eyewitness video from Big Lake, in Alberta, shows a handful of firefighters from the St. Albert Fire Services scrambling for refuge from the cyclone of flame and smoke. One man can be seen running to dive into the body of water for safety toward the end […]
