Daily Archives: 14. Oktober 2017


14.10.2017 - 22:14 [ Sputnik ]

„Vernichten alles außer den IS“: Syrien fordert Auflösung von US-geführter Koalition

Die US-geführte Anti-Terror-Koalition vernichtet in Syrien alles, nur nicht die Terrormiliz Islamischer Staat (IS). Das hat der syrische Außenminister Walid al- Muallim am Mittwoch gesagt. Die syrische Führung wird entschieden die Auflösung der Koalition fordern.

„Als Beispiel möchte ich die US-geführte Anti-Terror-Koalition anführen, die in Wahrheit alles konsequent zerstört, außer den IS“, sagte al- Muallim beim Treffen mit seinem russischen Amtskollegen Sergej Lawrow.

14.10.2017 - 22:03 [ Washington Post ]

Merkel: EU progress possible even if some members opt out

In a weekly podcast released Saturday, Merkel cited defense cooperation and the recent creation of a European Public Prosecutors Office as examples where some EU members are pressing ahead. Merkel say “if there are important topics, then they should always be open to everyone” but added that “not everyone has to join in.”

14.10.2017 - 16:08 [ Politico ]

Nikki Haley was Trump’s Iran whisperer

Haley wasn’t alone. The fingerprints of former U.N. ambassador John Bolton, whose access to Trump was recently limited by chief of staff John Kelly, were also on Trump’s Friday address in the form of a warning that Trump, who opted not to push for steps that could undo the nuclear agreement, could still cancel the deal “at any time.

The line was added to Trump’s speech after Bolton, despite Kelly’s recent edict, reached the president by phone on Thursday afternoon from Las Vegas, where Bolton was visiting with Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson.

14.10.2017 - 15:58 [ New York Times ]

Ex-White House Chief of Staff Is Interviewed by Special Counsel

Investigators are expected to interview several other current and former White House officials in the coming days, including Mr. Trump’s former White House spokesman, Sean Spicer, and the White House communications director, Hope Hicks.

Mr. Mueller wants to question Mr. Spicer and Ms. Hicks about what occurred on an Air Force One flight in July, when Mr. Trump and his advisers deliberated about how to respond to questions from the news media about the June 2016 meeting between the campaign officials and the Russians.

14.10.2017 - 15:55 [ Korea Broadcasting System ]

Generalstabschefs Südkoreas und der USA bekräftigen festes Bündnis

In dem 25-minütigen Telefonat gratulierte General Jeong Kyeong-doo seinem US-amerikanischen Amtskollegen Joseph Dunford zur parlamentarischen Billigung seiner neuen Amtszeit als Generalstabschef. Jeong äußerte den Wunsch, dass sich Dunford weiterhin um die Aufrechterhaltung der gemeinsamen Verteidigungsbereitschaft bemühen möge.

14.10.2017 - 15:54 [ Yonhap (Südkorea) ]

Trump on N. Korea: My attitude is the one that matters

„I think I have a little bit different attitude on North Korea than other people might have,“ he told reporters at the start of talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House. „And I listen to everybody, but ultimately my attitude is the one that matters, isn‘t it? That‘s the way it works. That‘s the way the system is.“

14.10.2017 - 15:48 [ CNN ]

Trump says he spoke to US Virgin Islands‘ ‚president‘ — which is him

Trump appeared to be referring to Virgin Islands Gov. Kenneth Mapp, instead of the „President“ who is Trump himself. The Virgin Islands is a US territory.
The White House did not immediately respond to CNN‘s request for comment. But in the official White House transcript after the speech, his reference to Mapp as President was corrected to „governor.“

14.10.2017 - 15:39 [ Netzpolitik.org ]

Fast 1400 Menschen in Berliner LKA-Datei „Szenekunde Sport“ gespeichert

Das LKA hat die Einträge dieses Jahr aus der Datei „Sportgewalt Berlin“ migriert, sie heißt nun „Szenekunde Sport“ – Ein Name, der immerhin der Tatsache Rechnung trägt, dass Personen in der Datenbank nicht unbedingt mit Gewalt zu tun haben müssen. Vor der Migration hatte die Berliner Datenschutzbeauftragte Maja Smoltczyk zudem veranlasst, dass Datenbankfelder wie „Kontaktpersonen“, die Speicherung von Mittätern, DNA-Daten, IP-Adressen, Netzbetreibern sowie IMEI-Nummern gestrichen wurden.

14.10.2017 - 15:38 [ Netzpolitik.org ]

Bericht: Wie Unternehmen persönliche Daten gegen uns einsetzen

Persönliche Daten, die wir mit fast jedem Klick im Internet erzeugen, werden von kommerziellen Unternehmen gesammelt, aggregiert, weiterverkauft und oft genug gegen die Nutzer eingesetzt. Ein Arbeitspapier des Wiener Datenforschers Wolfie Christl von Cracked Labs untersucht, wie sich diese Praxis – das Geschäftsmodell des Internets – auf einzelne Nutzer, Menschengruppen und die Gesellschaft als solche auswirkt.

14.10.2017 - 14:16 [ Mercury News ]

Tesla fires hundreds after company-wide performance reviews – Company says it will replace most workers

Workers estimated between 400 and 700 employees have been fired. Tesla refused to say how many employees were let go, although the company expects employee turnover to be similar to last year’s attrition.(…)
This week’s dismissals have not been reported to the state Employment Development Department, a spokeswoman said. The state generally requires companies to report layoffs of more than 50 employees in a 30-day period.

14.10.2017 - 14:01 [ naked security ]

Hackers steal restricted information on F-35 fighter, JDAM, P-8 and C-130

(13.Oktober) According to ZDNet correspondent Stilgherrian, who obtained an audio of the presentation, Clarke said the attacker(s), who had been inside the company’s network at least since the previous July, had “full and unfettered access” for several months, and exfiltrated about 30GB of data including, “restricted technical information on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, the C-130 transport aircraft, the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) smart bomb kit, and a few Australian naval vessels.”
He said the attackers, who used a tool called China Chopper, could have been state sponsored or a criminal gang.

14.10.2017 - 13:46 [ Post ]

Italy passes decree against hostile foreign takeovers

The new rules on takeovers signals protectionist sentiment is on the rise in Italy after years of relatively open approach to foreign acquisitions which French companies, in particular, have taken advantage of.
The decree also extends the government’s ability to block takeovers by non-EU companies to high-technology sectors.
The new rules will not affect Vivendi’s investments in Italian groups as they cannot be applied retroactively.