Merkel unaffected by publication of German politicians’ data: spokeswoman
No sensitive information from Chancellor Angela Merkel’s office was among the personal data of hundreds of German politicians published online, a government spokeswoman said on Friday.
Iran to send warships to the Atlantic, closer to U.S. waters
The Iranian navy will send warships to deploy in the Atlantic from March, a top commander said on Friday, as the Islamic Republic seeks to increase the operating range of its naval forces to the backyard of the United States, its arch foe.
U.N. rights office says Saudi trial in Khashoggi case ‘not sufficient’
The United Nations human rights office said on Friday it could not assess the fairness of a trial taking place in Saudi Arabia related to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but that in any case it was “not sufficient”.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro urges quick passage of bill to protect security officials
Brazil’s new President Jair Bolsonaro called on the executive, judicial and legislative branches on Friday to quickly pass legislation to protect security officials from prosecution when on duty.
Blast hits office of German far-right AfD in Saxony: police
German police have detained three men suspected of involvement in an explosion that targeted an office of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) far-right party in the eastern state of Saxony.
German politicians’ data hacked, government cyber team in crisis meeting
Hackers have posted personal data from hundreds of German politicians from major parties including credit card details and mobile phone numbers, with Chancellor Angela Merkel among those affected, local media reported on Friday.
Indian rescuers struggle to pump out water from flooded mine
Indian rescuers trying to reach a group of miners trapped in a remote and illegal “rat-hole” coal mine are struggling to pump out water from the 370-foot-deep pit, further dimming their chances of survival more than three weeks into their ordeal.
Linke party says hit by reported mass leak of German politicians’ data
Hackers have posted personal data from hundreds of German politicians from major parties, including credit card details and mobile phone numbers, ARD TV said on Friday.
German government network not affected by hacking incident: Bild
The secure internal network of Germany’s government has not been affected by the hacking incident, Bild newspaper said on Friday, citing sources inside the state’s security agency BSI.
Ahead of Brexit, top British universities enrol fewer EU students
The number of European Union students enrolling in Britain’s leading universities fell by 3 percent in the 2018/2019 academic year, with the biggest drop hitting postgraduate research courses.
