Syria Internet blackout enters second day
Syria's Internet blackout entered into its second consecutive day Wednesday, which the state news agency blamed on a fault in optical fibre cables.
May 08, 2013
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May 08, 2013
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Hackers cause stir with 'Obama injured' AP tweet
Hackers spooked markets Tuesday after breaking into the Associated Press's Twitter account and falsely reporting President Barack Obama had been injured after two blasts at the White House.
Apr 23, 2013
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US journalist charged in hacking plot is sacked
A US journalist charged with conspiring with the hacker group Anonymous to break into and alter an online Los Angeles Times story said Monday he has been fired by Reuters.
Apr 22, 2013
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Swiss dam fault kills thousands of trout
Thousands of trout were killed in Switzerland after technical trouble at a hydroelectric dam stemmed the water flow in a national park, the Swiss news agency ATS reported.
Mar 31, 2013
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China to build two more Antarctic bases
China is to build two extra research stations in Antarctica, where it currently has three facilities, the State Oceanic Administration confirmed on Friday.
Mar 29, 2013
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Dead ducks in Chinese river as swine flow eases
At least 1000 dead ducks were found floating in a Chinese river, state media reported Monday, after Shanghai said it had almost finished recovering thousands of deceased pigs from its main waterway.
Mar 25, 2013
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Dead pigs in China river exceed 13,000
The number of dead pigs found in a river running through China's commercial hub Shanghai had reached more than 13,000, the government and state media said Monday, as mystery deepened over the hogs' precise ...
Mar 18, 2013
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US journalist suspended after charged in hacking plot
A US journalist with the Reuters news agency has been suspended after being charged with conspiring with the hacktivist group Anonymous to break into and alter an online Los Angeles Times article.
Mar 15, 2013
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Obama adds voice to accusations of China hacking (Update)
President Barack Obama entered the fray Wednesday on cyber attacks from China, saying some intrusions affecting US firms and infrastructure were "state sponsored."
Mar 13, 2013
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China closes porn, content sharing websites
(AP)—China says it has closed scores of websites for offering pornography, video sharing and online gaming.
Feb 27, 2013
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China considers BBQ ban to combat smog
China is considering a ban on barbecues to help reduce air pollution in built-up areas after heavy smog recently choked large swathes of the country, state media reported Wednesday.
Feb 20, 2013
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China Internet users blast Beijing stance on N. Korea
Chinese social media users berated authorities for their relatively mild response to North Korea's widely condemned nuclear test, likening Pyongyang to a "crazy dog" that had humiliated Beijing.
Feb 13, 2013
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China denounces US sanctions against companies
(AP)—China on Tuesday denounced U.S. sanctions against a leading state arms maker and other companies over alleged illicit dealings with North Korea, Syria and Iran.
Feb 12, 2013
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'Off the scale' smog envelops Beijing again
Residents across northern China battled through choking pollution on Tuesday, as air quality levels rose above index limits in Beijing amid warnings that the smog may not clear until Thursday.
Jan 29, 2013
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Beijing vows efforts to fight pollution
China's capital Beijing will strengthen measures to combat pollution, state media reported Tuesday, amid public anger over the dangerous air quality in the sprawling metropolis.
Jan 22, 2013
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