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MuslimCrypt Steganography App Helps Jihadists Send Secret Messages

The unfortunately named MuslimCrypt uses steganography to pass discreet messages through images online. from Wired https://ift.tt/2IfQMKB

Malala returns to home town in Pakistan for first time since shooting

The Nobel Peace Prize winner visits the Pakistani area where Taliban militants tried to kill her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pUEq30 via IFTTT

US may tie social media to visa applications

A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pRZZRG via IFTTT

Gaza-Israel border: UN seeks investigation over protest deaths

Palestinian officials say 16 people were killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GE5PR4 via IFTTT

Prince Laurent: €46,000 blow for Belgium's 'cursed prince'

Prince Laurent defended his allowance as "the price of my life, which is largely behind me now". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5GdLg via IFTTT

Sierra Leone votes in run-off between Maada Bio and Kamara

The vote was delayed after an allegation of electoral fraud in the first round earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E82WTl via IFTTT

North Korea sanctions: UN blacklists shipping firms

It is the UN's largest ever package of designated penalties against Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GpUctI via IFTTT

Spy poisoning: Russia escalates spy row with new expulsions

Moscow orders the UK to cut more Russian staff as it hits back at more than 20 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7hC8P via IFTTT

Arnold Schwarzenegger 'stable' after heart surgery

The 70-year-old film star has an operation to replace a pulmonary valve at a Los Angeles hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uxTkSt via IFTTT

Vatican: Pope did not say there is no hell

A top Italian daily did not accurately quote Pope Francis, the Vatican says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IgMJh6 via IFTTT

Kosovo security chiefs sacked after six Turks deported

There is fury in Kosovo after six alleged opponents of the Turkish president were sent back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gpppgs via IFTTT

Noor Salman: Pulse nightclub shooter's widow not guilty

Noor Salman sobs as a jury clears her of helping her husband kill 49 people at the Pulse venue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E3X1Pb via IFTTT

Easter: Irish pubs lift Good Friday alcohol ban

Pubs in the Irish Republic will sell alcohol on Good Friday for the first time in almost a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ifg8bj via IFTTT

Australia ball-tampering: David Warner's tearful apology

Australian cricketer David Warner cries as he admits he may never play for his country again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pS1NuW via IFTTT

Breaking the period taboo in Pakistan

Wasma Imran and Mahin Khan founded the Recircle Cup, to help those who cannot afford sanitary towels in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uyDoiR via IFTTT

Costa Rica polls: 'People hate us, we might move to Spain'

A Costa Rican couple talks about their fears ahead of polls dominated by the issue of same-sex marriage . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pSSR8F via IFTTT

Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E7nxHd via IFTTT

Volkswagen's car 'graveyard' in California

Volkswagen has been storing hundreds of thousands of cars after the diesel emissions scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pSWv1h via IFTTT

Mattis to Bolton: I hear you're the devil incarnate

The US defence secretary cracks a joke as he meets Donald Trump's new national security adviser. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GUAk2X via IFTTT

Iowa man wins legal battle to say hometown stinks

A judge rules Sibley cannot threaten to sue Josh Harms for criticising the town's "rancid" stench. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J4kUK6 via IFTTT

Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pTIeBo via IFTTT

NZ seniors' group hits back at 'elderly driver' plates

Lobby group says older drivers are being 'singled out' by E-plates idea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J22GZD via IFTTT

Avatar: Scientology-style sect causes concern in Netherlands

An investigation claims a Scientology-type sect is steering Dutch schools. So what is going on? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J8KX2H via IFTTT

Spring in Tashkent: Is Uzbekistan really opening up?

There's a renewed optimism in Uzbekistan under a reforming president, BBC Uzbek's Ibrat Safo reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gl437X via IFTTT

Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?

It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IiMF06 via IFTTT

In pictures: The churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia

Ahead of Easter, the BBC's Frank Gardner's visit the churches of Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pT5hMY via IFTTT

The country where children fear election time

Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pRCk4D via IFTTT

The men who had millions of lives in their hands

How do the families of generals who sent men into battle commemorate World War One? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pSLT2l via IFTTT

Trump Advisers Urge Tougher Russia Policy After Expulsions - New York Times

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New York Times Trump Advisers Urge Tougher Russia Policy After Expulsions New York Times WASHINGTON — Some senior Trump administration officials are pressing for more aggressive action toward Russia, hoping to persuade a reluctant President Trump to change his approach after a week of mass diplomatic expulsions that have driven the ... After Expulsions, Options Dwindle in Russia and West's 'Diplomatic War' Wall Street Journal Why Is Trump Turning Against Russia Now? The Atlantic Novel unlocks the pain of genocide that still haunts Russia and the Jews Albany Times Union ABC News  - SFGate  - CNN  - Snopes.com all 3,934 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2IhioPj

As new details emerge, Scott Pruitt's housing arrangements come under scrutiny - Washington Post

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Washington Post As new details emerge, Scott Pruitt's housing arrangements come under scrutiny Washington Post This post has been updated. Scott Pruitt's unusual housing arrangement during much of last year — when he paid a lobbyist a modest sum each night for staying in a Capitol Hill condo she co-owned — has generated a new round of scrutiny about the ... White House frustrated with EPA's Pruitt for apartment controversy CNN Scott Pruitt, EPA Chief, Rented Residence From Wife of Energy Lobbyist New York Times EXCLUSIVE: Pruitt's EPA security broke down door to lobbyist condo ABC News HuffPost  - Los Angeles Times  - Vanity Fair  - TIME all 155 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2GoYSEk

1 officer fired, 1 suspended in death of Alton Sterling as police release new videos - Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles Times 1 officer fired, 1 suspended in death of Alton Sterling as police release new videos Los Angeles Times In this July 5, 2016, image made from video, Alton Sterling is restrained by two police officers, one holding a gun, outside a convenience store in Baton Rouge, La. Moments later, Officer Blane Salamoni shot and killed Sterling. (Arthur Reed / AP ... Baton Rouge Officer Is Fired in Alton Sterling Case as Police Release New Videos New York Times How five videos captured the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling CNN Baton Rouge police release video showing fatal shooting of Alton Sterling, plan to fire one officer Washington Post NBCNews.com  - USA TODAY  - NPR  - HuffPost all 155 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2pYbwz9

Tesla Says Autopilot Was Engaged in Fatal Crash Under Investigation in California - Wall Street Journal

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Wall Street Journal Tesla Says Autopilot Was Engaged in Fatal Crash Under Investigation in California Wall Street Journal A Tesla equipped with automated-control system crashed last week near Mountain View, Calif. Photo: Published Credit: KTVU FOX 2/Reuters. By. Tim Higgins. Tim Higgins. The Wall Street Journal. BiographyTim Higgins · @timkhiggins · tim.higgins@wsj.com ... Tesla says driver's hands weren't on wheel at time of accident Los Angeles Times Tesla car was on autopilot prior to fatal crash in California, company says ABC News Tesla says Autopilot was engaged during fatal Model X crash The Verge New York Times  - KGO-TV  - The Mercury News  - WIRED all 196 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2GXkVPj

Laura Ingraham doesn't really want to debate David Hogg - Washington Post

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Washington Post Laura Ingraham doesn't really want to debate David Hogg Washington Post Two reasons could explain Laura Ingraham's decision to mock Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg for his college rejections. One is schadenfreude, but it is seems overly cynical to think that the Fox News host takes pleasure in watching more bad ... Laura Ingraham Announces She's On Scheduled Break Next Week As Advertiser Exit Continues Deadline Laura Ingraham announces vacation amid advertiser boycott CBS News David Hogg's attempt to end Laura Ingraham's career sets dangerous precedent The Hill Los Angeles Times  - Hollywood Reporter  - NPR  - CNNMoney all 541 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2pSa9lt

Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, March 30 - CBS News

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CBS News Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, March 30 CBS News The winning numbers drawn for Friday's Mega Millions drawing were 11, 28, 31, 46 and 59. The Mega Ball number was 1. The multi-state lottery's jackpot was $521 million, the fourth-largest lottery prize in the game's history. The $521 million prize is ... Hitting Mega Millions vs. getting hit by Chinese space station: The odds explained NJ.com Check your tickets! Mega Millions numbers drawn in $521M jackpot fox6now.com Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Friday's $521 million lottery jackpot? NOLA.com Fox Business  - Heavy.com  - ABC News  - Patch.com all 182 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2GodVtJ

Malala returns to home town in Pakistan for first time since shooting - BBC News

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BBC News Malala returns to home town in Pakistan for first time since shooting BBC News Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has returned to her hometown in Pakistan for the first time since she was shot there by Taliban militants, security officials say. Ms Yousafzai, 20, was shot in the head by a gunman for campaigning for female ... Malala returns to home after 5 years Inquirer.net Nobel winner Malala visits hometown in Swat Valley The Express Tribune Malala; our pride The Nation all 84 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2E8kw9S

Israeli Military Kills 15 Palestinians in Confrontations on Gaza Border - New York Times

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New York Times Israeli Military Kills 15 Palestinians in Confrontations on Gaza Border New York Times JERUSALEM — Tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered along Gaza's border with Israel on Friday to vent their pent-up frustration in a protest that quickly turned violent, with Israeli forces killing 15 at the border fence. As many as 30,000 arrived ... Gaza-Israel border: UN seeks investigation over protest deaths BBC News Gaza protests: 17 Palestinians killed in confrontations with Israeli forces CNN 16 Palestinians Killed, Hundreds More Wounded In Violence Near Gaza Border NPR Business Insider  - The Guardian  - Telegraph.co.uk  - Haaretz all 1,115 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2J9bcWM

Cloudflare's New Encryption Service Adds Privacy Protection

Internet infrastructure company Cloudflare appears to be preparing to launch a service to encrypt traffic to the computers that look up web addresses. from Business Latest https://ift.tt/2GpauD3

Zuckerberg Finds It's Not Easy to Tame Facebook's Growth Obsession

Publication of a 2016 memo stating "maybe someone dies" in a terrorist attack coordinated on Facebook reveals just how thoroughly its quest for growth influenced the company. from Business Latest https://ift.tt/2E6Kavy

A Short History of Mark Zuckerberg's Privacy Gaffes at Facebook

Facebook has been updating its privacy settings for more than a decade. Will this time be different? from Business Latest https://ift.tt/2Gl7HPv

Here's Why Putting Porn in the Blockchain Won't Kill the Technology

Opinion: A new paper says dirty content encoded in the blockchain could make cryptocurrencies illegal. That's wrong. from Business Latest https://ift.tt/2J36p9e

How Coders Are Fighting Bias in Facial Recognition Software

Facial recognition systems are better at identifying whites than people of other ethnic groups. Companies like Gfycat are trying to fix the problem. from Business Latest https://ift.tt/2GmeCDZ

Why Are New York Taxi Drivers Killing Themselves?

Drivers say competition from Uber and Lyft is lowering their incomes, contributing to four recent driver suicides. from Business Latest https://ift.tt/2Gjl2I8

How to Download Your Facebook Data and What to Look for in It

Here's how to parse the downloadable file of data the social network has about you. from Business Latest https://ift.tt/2pMujOn

The Next Cold War Is Here, and It's All About Data

The General Data Protection Regulation coming to Europe this spring emphasizes how different societies value personal data and privacy. from Business Latest https://ift.tt/2uqfoOP

This Startup Makes Augmented Reality Social—and Ubiquitous

Ubiquity6 wants to be a platform on which others build AR experiences. from Business Latest https://ift.tt/2J00vpx

Facebook Will Make It Easier for You to Control Your Personal Data

The changes put all the privacy settings in a single place, instead of being spread out across nearly 20 different screens. from Business Latest https://ift.tt/2GjrvhS

Trump tells advisers he wants U.S. out of Syria: senior officials

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has told advisers he wants an early exit of U.S. troops from Syria, two senior administration officials said on Friday, a stance that may put him at odds with U.S. military officials who see the fight against Islamic State as nowhere near complete. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2GoPReo

Russia, in spy rift riposte, expels 59 diplomats from 23 countries

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia expelled 59 diplomats from 23 countries on Friday and said it reserved the right to take action against four other nations in a worsening standoff with the West over the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter in Britain. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IhR1oD

Joy in Nobel winner Malala's hometown, though some Pakistanis decry her

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MINGORA, Pakistan (Reuters) - In the Pakistani hometown of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, reminders are frequent of the daughter of scenic northwestern Swat Valley who survived a gun attack – and so are memories of harsh rule by the Taliban. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IkxxzI

Israeli forces kill 16 Palestinians in Gaza border protests: Gaza medics

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GAZA-ISRAEL BORDER (Reuters) - At least 16 Palestinians were killed and hundreds injured on Friday by Israeli security forces confronting one of the largest Palestinian demonstrations along the Israel-Gaza border in recent years, Gaza medical officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2E4BZQt

Pope marks Good Friday amid tight security; urges people to rediscover shame

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ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis led Roman Catholics in Good Friday services under tight security, urging people, including ministers of his Church, to rediscover the capacity to feel shame for their role in the world's ills. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2J2DEtz

Venezuela president lands on Panama's 'high risk' money laundering list

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PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro along with more than 50 Venezuelan nationals are considered "high risk" for laundering money and financing terrorism, according to an advisory issued by Panama's economy and finance ministry. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2pRS8DG

China to prosecute former senior provincial official for graft

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BEIJING (Reuters) - China will prosecute a former senior provincial official for corruption after an investigation found he illegally accepted gifts and abused his power, the ruling Communist Party's anti-graft watchdog said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2GHZN1H

Two die in Acapulco shootout amid panicked Easter procession

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ACAPULCO (Reuters) - Dozens of Roman Catholic devotees dressed as ancient Romans and biblical figures fled a Good Friday procession in panic on Friday in the Mexican resort town of Acapulco after gunfire rang out over a nearby car robbery. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2H0QpEs

Venezuela government breaks silence over jail riot, fire that killed 68

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CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela’s government broke its silence about a riot and fire in a police station’s cells that killed dozens of prisoners on Wednesday, issuing a statement on Friday night sending condolences to relatives and promising an investigation. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IhFA04