U.S., UK accuse Russian government-backed hackers in global cyber campaign
(Reuters) – The United States and Britain on Monday alleged that Russian government-backed hackers had infected computer routers around the world in a cyber espionage campaign that targeted government agencies, businesses and critical infrastructure op…
In Damascus’s ravaged farm belt, Douma’s residents jostle for loaves
DOUMA, Syria (Reuters) – It used to provide fresh food for the Syrian capital; now its hungry people are queuing for bread handouts from a truck.
Lawmakers publish evidence that Cambridge Analytica work helped Brexit group
LONDON (Reuters) – British lawmakers on Monday published evidence that Brexit campaign group Leave.EU benefited from work by Cambridge Analytica, a political consultancy at the center of a recent storm over use of Facebook data.
U.S., UK allege Russian-backed hackers of global cyber espionage campaign
(Reuters) – The United States and United Kingdom on Monday alleged that Russian government-backed hackers have infected computer routers around the world in a cyber espionage campaign that targeted government agencies, businesses and critical infrastru…
U.S. suggests Russia, Syria may tamper with Douma evidence, Moscow denies
DAMASCUS/THE HAGUE (Reuters) – The United States accused Russia on Monday of blocking international inspectors from reaching the site of a suspected poison gas attack in Syria and said Russians or Syrians may have tampered with evidence on the ground.
EU fails to agree new Iran sanctions as Trump deadline nears
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – The European Union failed to agree new sanctions against Iran on Monday amid Italy’s opposition and fears that punishing Tehran for its missile program and regional role would not stop U.S. President Donald Trump from abandoning …
Macron effect stirs EU parliament ahead of elections
STRASBOURG (Reuters) – When Emmanuel Macron speaks to the European Parliament on Tuesday many in Strasbourg may be listening less to his ambitions for a stronger European Union than for hints on how he may shake up their own party system.
Eight on trial for rape, murder of girl in India’s Kashmir amid public anger
SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) – Eight men accused of involvement in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old Muslim girl in India’s Jammu and Kashmir state appeared in court on Monday for the first hearing in a case that sparked nationwide outrage and crit…
U.S. accuses Russia, Syria of tampering with Douma evidence, Moscow denies
DAMASCUS/THE HAGUE (Reuters) – The United States accused Russia on Monday of blocking international inspectors from reaching the site of a suspected poison gas attack in Syria and said Russians or Syrians may have tampered with evidence on the ground.
White House says considering additional sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Monday it is considering additional sanctions on Russia following a suspected poison gas attack in Syria, but has not made a decision yet.




