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Growing fears of IS use of weaponised drones
AFP, Published on 30/11/2016
» BAGHDAD - The Mosul battle in Iraq has seen the Islamic State group increasingly resort to weaponised drones, which Western governments fear could lead to a new type of attack at home.
Dutch police closes probe into fatal Tesla crash
AFP, Published on 09/09/2016
» THE HAGUE - Dutch police closed a probe Friday into a fatal crash involving a Tesla, accepting the US electric car firm's findings that the Model S sedan was not on auto-pilot when it smashed into a tree.
In violence-racked Venezuela, Pokemon Go as protest
AFP, Published on 15/08/2016
» CARACAS - When Cristian Fragoza takes to the streets of Caracas hunting the virtual monsters of Pokemon Go, he knows the risks he's running are real -- his cell phone, and maybe even his life.
Dallas robot bomb highlights technology in policing
AFP, Published on 09/07/2016
» WASHINGTON - The "bomb robot" killing of a suspected Dallas shooter may be the first lethal use of an automated device by American police, and underscores growing role of technology in law enforcement.
Facebook aiding probe of France live-streamed killing
AFP, Published on 15/06/2016
» WASHINGTON - Facebook said Tuesday it was cooperating with French authorities probing the killing of a police commander and his partner in an incident that included a live-streamed video statement on the leading social network.
Bangladesh lifts ban on Facebook
AFP, Published on 10/12/2015
» DHAKA - Bangladesh on Thursday lifted a ban on Facebook, three weeks after it was imposed for security reasons in the tense country, but mobile messaging apps remained barred, the telecoms minister said.
'Three teams' of attackers, French police say
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/11/2015
» French police have identified three teams of gunmen wearing suicide vests who killed at least 129 people in Paris's worst ever attacks that were claimed by the Islamic State group.
Young Palestinians launch hashtag intifada
AFP, Published on 09/10/2015
» RAMALLAH (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Videos spread on social media showing Palestinians stabbing Israelis and throwing stones at soldiers are mustering online youth activists to the frontline after days of violence.
Canada spy agency website hacked
AFP, Published on 30/06/2015
» OTTAWA - Hackers shut down the Canadian intelligence agency's website Tuesday, officials said.
Hackers attack Canada government website: minister
AFP, Published on 18/06/2015
» OTTAWA - The Canadian government's public website for applying for social services and downloading official forms was briefly shut down Wednesday in a cyberattack, a senior minister said.