Archive for March, 2009

Computer virus ‘could cause internet chaos in co-ordinated April Fool’s Day attack on PCs’

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

A computer virus which has infected millions of PCs could use April Fool’s Day to wreak havoc on the internet.

The Conficker virus has infected more than 10million PCs worldwide and could cripple computers across the UK tomorrow. for more click here

Taliban promises attack on Washington that will ‘amaze’ the world after Pakistan police massacre

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

The top Taliban commander in Pakistan has claimed responsibility for an attack on a police academy that left 18 dead after an eight-hour bloodbath.

And Baitullah Mehsud also promised an assault on Washington ‘soon’ – one he said will ‘amaze’ the world. for more click here

Canada uncovers cyber spy network

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

An electronic spy network, based mainly in China, has infiltrated computers from government offices around the world, Canadian researchers say.

They said the network had infiltrated 1,295 computers in 103 countries. for more click here

Gordon Brown left red-faced at summit as UK’s debts soar

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Gordon Brown faced huge embarrassment on the eve of the G20 summit as it was revealed that Britain is heading for the top of Europe’s borrowing league.

The figures – which came as the first world leaders began arriving in London – mean Britain’s chairmanship of the meeting is likely to be overshadowed by the dire position of its public finances. for more click here

Israel disputes abuse of civilians during Gaza war

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

JERUSALEM — Israel is pushing back against accusations of civilian abuse in its Gaza war, saying that the overwhelming majority of its soldiers acted honorably and that the account of a killing of a woman and her two children appears to be an urban myth spread by troops who did not witness it. for more click here

In Zimbabwe, law has a long road ahead

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

The new unity government has raised hopes that President Mugabe’s regime would face justice for years of political killings, arrests and torture. But many opposition activists remain jailed. for more click here

California schools’ risks rise as vaccinations drop

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

A rising number of California parents are choosing to send their children to kindergarten without routine vaccinations, putting hundreds of elementary schools in the state at risk for outbreaks of childhood diseases eradicated in the U.S. years ago. for more click here

Pakistan remains a roadblock for U.S. in Central Asian affairs

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

The United States has the cooperation of Afghanistan, which once harbored Al Qaeda, but has limited ability to maneuver in neighboring Pakistan, where the terrorist group is now based. for more click here

Obama’s Dance With The Mullahs Picks Up Speed

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

During the race for President of the United States, Barak Obama advocated a policy of engaging the radical Islamic regime of Iran in high level talks to bring about a normalization of relations and a curtailment of Iran’s nuclear program.

In the past few weeks President Obama has begun executing this game plan. for more click here

Pakistanis doubt the effectiveness of more U.S. aid

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

As the U.S. and the World Bank announce more funds for the shaky Pakistan government, people say it won’t make a difference without some reforms.for more click here