Anonymous Attacks FBI Website Over Megaupload Raids -- The Telegraph
American government and entertainment industry websites have been crippled after the “hacktivist” group Anonymous launched a series of cyber attacks in retaliation for the closure of Megaupload.com.
The filesharing website, which allowed users to freely exchange large video and audio files, was closed overnight and its operators were charged with criminal copyright infringement. They are accused of deliberately ignoring requests from film and music firms to remove pirated material, while making more than $175m from membership fees and advertising.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian town to become hub of armed resistance.
Deadline expires on Arab League monitors' Syria mission.
Israeli officials worry over Iran’s bomb-making abilities.
Hamas calls for end to peace feelers after arrests.
Iraq's Maliki accused of detaining hundreds of political opponents.
Palestinians to renew efforts for bid to U.N..
Rockets hit Turkey's embassy in Iraq amid rising acrimony.
Thousands in Turkey protest verdict in Journalist’s murder.
ASIA
Taliban-U.S. peace talks look more likely; military worried. Taliban commanders endorse U.S. talks.
10 NATO troops killed in Afghanistan in 24 hours.
Burma government in Kachin ceasefire negotiations. Myanmar eyes more talks with Kachin rebels.
Gilani contempt case rivets Pakistan.
Beijing makes rare concession on pollution measure.
China rushes to jail activists before political handover.
AFRICA
Fierce clashes between Malian army and Tuareg rebels kill 47. Dozens of Tuareg rebels dead in Mali clash, says army.
Somalia's al-Shabab hit by major Amisom offensive.
Attack on foreign tourists widens rift between Ethiopia, Eritrea.
Egyptian frustration as tourists stay away.
EUROPE
French secret service 'at the beck and call of Nicolas Sarkozy'.
Spain’s central government to rush aid to financially ailing regions.
Putin takes aim at independent media.
Daughter says life of Ukraine's Tymoshenko "at risk".
Bombs detonate in suspected IRA attack in Londonderry.
Cyprus remains bitterly divided as Turkish north buries former leader.
AMERICAS
Cuban dissident dies in jail after hunger strike.
Top CIA lawyer never approved NYPD collaboration.
Prison deaths spike in Venezuela's violent prisons.
Haiti police jailed for Les Cayes prison killings.
Honduras Congress OKs drug-related extradition.
Women take power in Brazilian government.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Exclusive: Senior Al Qaeda figure killed in drone strike.
U.N. asked to probe U.S. efforts to squelch Spain torture probe.
Medvedev urges Russian intelligence to improve international cooperation against terror.
Prosecutor: Extremist magazine prompted order on detainee mail.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
General Motors reclaims world's top vehicle-maker slot.
Google revenues worse than expected.
Intel profits up as chipmaker promises more investment.
Yet more cracks have been found in the wings of the world's biggest jets....but Airbus STILL claims they're safe to fly.
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