Director of National Intelligence James Clapper testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on foreign cyber threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 5, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Reuters: Russia cyber attacks are 'major threat,' Congress probe hears
Russian cyber attacks pose a "major threat" to the United States, top U.S. intelligence officials told a congressional hearing on Thursday despite skepticism from President-elect Donald Trump about findings that Moscow orchestrated hacking of the 2016 election.
Although Trump called himself a "big fan" of the intelligence community on Thursday, he is heading for a conflict over the issue with Democrats and some fellow Republicans in Congress.
Many lawmakers are wary of Moscow and distrust Trump's praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin and efforts to heal the rift between the United States and Russia.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraqi forces draw closer to recapturing Mosul's city center after taking Mithaq district.
IS conflict: Iraqi forces launch offensive near Syria border.
Baghdad market hit by car bomb attack.
More than 2,000 Iraqis a day flee Mosul as military advances.
Syria's Civil War: Deaths as car bomb hits Jableh town.
Turkey warns ceasefire violations could put Syria peace talks at risk. Iran hits back at Syria truce criticism from Turkey.
Turkish military says 38 Islamic State militants 'neutralized' in air strikes, clashes.
Reports: Explosion near courthouse in Turkish coastal city of Izmir. Turkey courthouse explosion: Two attackers shot dead by police, others killed and injured in car blast.
Istanbul nightclub attacker is ethnic Uighur, officials believe.
Israeli police question Netanyahu again over graft suspicion.
ASIA
Chinese media warn Donald Trump of 'direct confrontation'.
China 'tacitly' admitted to retaliatory response to THAAD, lawmaker says.
Kim Jong Un speech indicates more 'mass purges' for North Korea.
Indonesia backs down on suspension of military cooperation with Australia.
Impeachment trial against S. Korean President Park underway despite setbacks.
China to spend $493 billion on green power by 2020.
China hits back at 'extreme' tariffs from rival economies.
AFRICA
Three would-be suicide bombers killed in Nigeria.
Nigerian soldiers find another Chibok girl kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014.
Ugandan lawmakers petition ICC for investigation into "genocide" by army, police.
Egypt releases leader of 2011 uprising who utilized social media.
'No charges' for French troops over CAR child sex allegations.
Food security crisis in southern Africa after drought.
EUROPE
Gap between Fillon, Le Pen, Macron narrows in French election poll.
Kosovo urges EU to press Serbia to drop arrest warrants for ex-guerrillas.
German conservatives hope flexible refugee goal will end row.
Surveillance footage shows Berlin attacker fled through Brussels. Berlin truck killer Amri 'had 14 identities' in Germany.
Charlie Hebdo tribute marks two years of Islamist attacks on France.
Sweden says it will be some weeks before decision on Assange inquiry.
Brexit campaigner Farage to attend Trump inauguration.
AMERICAS
US spy chief promises 'Putin hack' motive. Senator: Russia's election meddling should alarm Americans.
Trump team considers slimming, refocusing intelligence agencies.
Tillerson meets with Dems on Foreign Relations Committee.
Angry protests erupt across Mexico after 20% hike in gasoline prices.
Mexican peso hits record low vs. dollar as Trump trade worries heat up.
Ex-Chilean leader Pinera, senator front-runners for presidency.
Four arrested over Facebook Live video of man tortured amid anti-Trump taunts.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Guantanamo Bay: US to transfer 4 detainees from military prison to Saudi Arabia.
Kerry in exit memo warns ISIS fight won't be won 'overnight'.
US puts bin Laden's son Hamza on terror blacklist.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Chinese media say ‘big sticks’ await Trump if he seeks trade war.
U.S. manufacturers brace for Trump's next trade targets.
Apple deletes New York Times apps in China.
Oil prices move higher with more OPEC commitments.
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