The U.S. House of Representatives gives access to classified information to hundreds of members. This is a huge national security risk. For one, these members are not required to under go any sort of background checks – which is a huge problem. This year hundreds of members of the 113th Congress were sworn in to […]
Chinese man sentenced to 12 years in prison for cracking and hacking software
On Tuesday, a U.S. Court sentenced a Chinese businessman to 12 years imprisonment for illegally selling stolen defence software used in space technology and engineering valuing more than $100 million. The 36 year old Xiang Li could be deported to China after his release from U.S. prison. He was arrested near Guam in June 2011, in an undercover sting by American Home Land […]
Georgia to Reform Drug Laws
Tough rules have landed thousands in jail for possessing small amounts in recent years. By Manana Vardiashvili – Caucasus CRS Issue 691, The Georgian government has promised a reform of drug laws which currently seen as among the world’s harshest. Full decriminalisation of narcotics use is one of several options being discussed. Archil […]
4 months pregnant woman set on fire
Kathmandu Nepal: In a severe case of women violence a four month pregnant woman named Maina Bardewa Bhitrikoti (22) was burnt alive on Monday by her in-laws family members in Morang. Maina was severely beaten up by her family members in a tussle against the disagreement of her relationship with her migrant worker husband. Things […]
Kazakstan Legal Case Viewed as Too Flawed to be Fair
Prosecutors accuse three defendants of plotting against state, though little solid evidence has been presented. By Andrei Grishin The legal case against three leading opposition figures in Kazakstan is so full of holes that it recalls the Soviet show trials held under Joseph Stalin, supporters of the defendants say. Court observers argue that […]
Laser attacks pose serious risk to pilots and law enforcement officials
A laser, when aimed at an aircraft, can create a visual distraction or cause discomfort or even damage to a pilot’s eyes. The same applies to drivers of vehicles… The term laser stands for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. Lasers are designed in various wavelengths and powers, and they are classified according to […]
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