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Facebook pays contractors to read your ‘encrypted’ WhatsApp messages, shares info with prosecutors – reports

Social media behemoth Facebook acquired WhatsApp in 2014, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg promising to keep the stripped-down, ad-free messaging app…

3 years ago

Robert E. Lee helped end the first American Civil War, and those seeking to erase him are leading the US into another

The removal of the equestrian statue of Lee from Richmond, Virginia, which took place today, is “an important step in…

3 years ago

Four Guantanamo inmates swapped for ‘deserter’ Bowe Bergdahl named as ministers in Taliban government

On Tuesday, the Taliban announced its first interim government for the war-torn nation, which is now under the group’s control.…

3 years ago

French intelligence knew cement giant Lafarge paid MILLIONS to ISIS & capitalized on its ties with terrorists – leaked papers

According to a batch of official French documents obtained by Turkish Anadolu news agency, Lafarge representatives have held multiple meetings…

3 years ago

US regulators threaten to sue Coinbase over crypto lending program

According to Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, the company received a Wells notice from the commission. “The SEC has…

3 years ago

American intelligence financed Ukrainian spy sting against purported Russian mercenaries set up & detained in Belarus, CNN alleges

The broadcaster, which is known to have a close relationship with members of Washington’s intelligence community, alleges that Kiev’s spooks…

3 years ago

China respects Afghanistan’s ‘sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity’ after formation of Taliban govt – spokesman

Speaking at a regular press conference on Wednesday, Wang Wenbin was asked by reporters about Beijing’s response to the Taliban’s…

3 years ago

A cheesy new movie about Harry & Meghan is predictably awful, and a depressing glimpse into the vacuousness of them and US culture

Sometimes a movie comes along that is so exquisitely crafted, masterfully written, expertly directed and gloriously acted that it transcends…

3 years ago

This week’s Palestinian prison break from Israeli jail could threaten the country’s entire security establishment and Fatah

The great escape has sparked outrage among Israelis, celebrations amongst Palestinians, and represents an embarrassing failure for Israel’s security apparatus,…

3 years ago