China condemns Sony cyberattack, but doesn’t mention N Korea
China has said it opposes all forms of cyberattacks, but it stopped short of directly condemning the hacking of Sony Pictures, or of responding to US calls for action against North Korea, blamed by Washington for the assault. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi “reaffirmed China’s relevant... read more »
Sydney siege gunman’s wife taken into custody
The former partner of siege gunman Man Haron Monis will be taken into custody after her bail was revoked by a Sydney court. Amirah Droudis, 34, was in November 2013 charged with the murder of Monis’ former de facto and mother-of-two Noleen Hayson Pal. Ms Pal, 30, was stabbed and set alight at... read more »
Pakistan hangs four prisoners as execution campaign widens
Pakistan hanged four Islamist militants on Sunday in the second set of executions since the government lifted a moratorium after the Taliban massacred 132 children and nine others at a school last week. None of those hanged has anything to do with the school rampage in Peshawar, and some Pakistani... read more »
More than 600,000 flee as typhoon nears Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan’s massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled Philippine villages and the military went on full alert Sunday to brace for a powerful storm only hours away from the country’s eastern coast. Typhoon Hagupit — Filipino... read more »
