Daily Archives: 21. Juli 2019


21.07.2019 - 18:03 [ oe24.at ]

Verdacht: War BVT in Ibiza-Video involviert?

Tatsächlich haben die Security-Leute für das BVT eine Reihe von nicht legalen „Undercover-Operationen“ bei Drogendealern und Schleppern durchgeführt: illegale Abhöraktionen, Spitzel-Jobs. Für diese Dienste sind über Jahre mehr als 7 Millionen (!) Euro vom BVT auf Liechtensteiner Konten überwiesen worden – die ÖVP-Innenminister müssen von dieser Connection gewusst haben.

21.07.2019 - 17:57 [ Tagesschau.de ]

Oberhauswahl: Japans Regierungspartei vor deutlichem Sieg

Auch wenn viele Japaner mit der Regierung unzufrieden sind, kann Ministerpräsident Abe offenbar einen deutlichen Wahlsieg verbuchen. Damit steigen seine Chancen, die pazifistische Verfassung zu ändern.

21.07.2019 - 17:39 [ Haaretz ]

Labor Could Join Netanyahu‘s Coalition if Prime Minister Not Indicted, Chairman Says

The general election will take place on September 17, and Netanyahu’s pre-indictment hearing is set for October 2 and 3.

Peretz also characterized his joining forces last week with Orli Levi-Abekasis, chairwoman of the Gesher party, as “a chance to win,” otherwise Labor would suffer “sure defeat.”

21.07.2019 - 17:28 [ Haaretz ]

The Protest Dispersed. Then an Israeli Sniper Shot a 9-year-old Palestinian Boy in the Head

Abd el-Rahman is wandering between the shelves of candy and the ice-cream freezer, trying to decide what to buy. A little boy in flip-flops, a T-shirt and sweatpants. That’s also how he looked to the IDF shooter, peering through his sophisticated optic sights, before squeezing the trigger.

21.07.2019 - 17:14 [ theHill.com ]

Democrats slam Puerto Rico governor over ‚shameful‘ comments, back protesters

Former Vice President Joe Biden has expressed support for protesters in Puerto Rico demonstrating against Ricardo Rosselló (D), the island‘s embattled governor who has faced calls to resign over a corruption scandal and leaked text messages containing offensive language.

21.07.2019 - 17:08 [ Tulsi Gabbard, candidate for President / Twitter ]

(1/3) I’m calling on all the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to come here to Puerto Rico to show your support for the Puerto Rican Americans …

who are in dire need of all the support they can get. The Democratic governor and his administration…

(2/3) …are corrupt to the core, and the people of Puerto Rico have been suffering because of this kind of corruption for far too long. Anyone of us who is elected will be the head of the Democratic Party, and as such we need to let all Democrats know—indeed all Americans—that…

(3/3) …we will stand up against corruption, even when that corruption is within our own Democratic ranks. So please come down here, even if it‘s just for a day, to show your support for the Puerto Rican people and their righteous cause

21.07.2019 - 16:59 [ Tulsi Gabbard, candidate for President / Twitter ]

In Old San Juan tonight to stand with the people of #PuertoRico against corruption. They deserve a government that serves them. #RickyRenuncia #RickyRenunciaYa

(19.07.2019)

21.07.2019 - 16:47 [ CBS News / Youtube ]

Growing calls for governor of Puerto Rico to resign

(19.07.2019)

Calls for Puerto Rico‘s governor to resign are growing, as thousands of protesters continue to march in the streets of San Juan. Governor Ricardo Rosselló‘s two top aides were arrested on corruption charges earlier in the week, and then homophobic and sexist messages were leaked between Rosselló and his administration. David Begnaud reports on the latest from San Juan.

21.07.2019 - 16:41 [ Tulsi Gabbard, candidate for President / Twitter ]

Hawaii and Puerto Rico share many of the same experiences and stories. I stand with Puerto Ricans demanding change, who have had enough of government corruption, and who deserve a government of, by, and FOR the people. El pueblo unido jamás será vencido. #RickyRenuncia

21.07.2019 - 16:31 [ New York Times ]

House Democrats Prepare for Civil War as Challengers Plot Primary Battles

Almost a year in advance of the June 2020 primary, more than a dozen Democrats in New York have declared their plans to run, forming one of the most contentious congressional fields in the country at this stage. They are targeting some of the country’s longest-serving or most powerful politicians — most as first-time or outsider candidates, and some in the same district.

21.07.2019 - 16:20 [ The Young Turks / Youtube ]

This Candidate Is P*SSED Off And Ready For Change

Aeiramique Glass Blake is running to make a change in Washington. Brooke Thomas and Aeiramique Glass Blake, hosts of The Conversation, break it down.

21.07.2019 - 16:05 [ The Young Turks / Youtube ]

#TYT #TheYoungTurks #TheConversation Progressive Candidate Ready To Reform Democratic Party!

Jose Caballero is tired of the poor leadership from establishment Democrats! Brooke Thomas and Jose Caballero, hosts of The Conversation, break it down.

21.07.2019 - 14:51 [ Google Play ]

Antox

Note that Antox is still alpha software and there may be some bugs. Antox uses the Tox protocol which is Peer to Peer, so there will be high data usage and battery drain. WiFi only mode is currently recommended for now.

21.07.2019 - 14:36 [ Apple App Store ]

Antidote for Tox

Antidote is a free Tox client for iOS.

Whether it‘s corporations or governments, digital surveillance today is widespread. Antidote is easy-to-use software that connects you with friends and family without anyone else listening in. While other services may require you to pay for features, Antidote is completely free and comes without advertising.

21.07.2019 - 14:32 [ Tox.chat ]

tox – A New Kind of Instant Messaging

Whether it’s corporations or governments, digital surveillance today is widespread. Tox is easy-to-use software that connects you with friends and family without anyone else listening in. While other big-name services require you to pay for features, Tox is completely free and comes without advertising — forever.

21.07.2019 - 14:28 [ LA Times ]

‘Chatgate’ scandal throws Puerto Rico’s governor into crisis

(16.07.2019)

Last week, two of his top former officials were arrested by the FBI on corruption charges.

But the scandal that is threatening to buckle the boyish 40-year-old governor centers on a profanity-laced and at times misogynistic online chat with nine other male members of his administration in which some of the U.S. territory’s most powerful men act like a bunch of teenagers.

21.07.2019 - 14:21 [ CNN ]

An entire nation just got hacked

(21.07.2019)

Asen Genov is pretty furious. His personal data was made public this week after records of more than 5 million Bulgarians got stolen by hackers from the country‘s tax revenue office.
In a country of just 7 million people, the scale of the hack means that just about every working adult has been affected.

21.07.2019 - 14:15 [ New York Times ]

Tear Gas Fired at Puerto Rico Protesters Amid Calls for Governor’s Resignation

(15.07.2019)

“The chat was the final straw,” said Norma Jean Colberg, 58, one of the protesters.

21.07.2019 - 14:13 [ CNN ]

These are some of the leaked chat messages at the center of Puerto Rico‘s political crisis

(17.07.2019)

The governor and 11 top aides and Cabinet members exchanged profanity-laced, homophobic and misogynistic messages about fellow politicians, members of the media, celebrities and others in a scandal many are calling „RickyLeaks.“

21.07.2019 - 14:00 [ fastcompany.com ]

A Telegram chat may (rightfully) bring down Puerto Rico’s governor

(16.07.2019)

Calls for the governor to resign have grown after nearly 900 pages of a chat on the private messaging app Telegram were leaked by a source to Puerto Rico’s Center for Investigative Journalism, which published them in their entirety on Saturday.

21.07.2019 - 13:53 [ Washington Post ]

FBI makes arrests in Puerto Rico corruption scandal, prompting calls for governor’s ouster and concerns about billions in storm aid

(10.07.2019)

The FBI on Wednesday arrested two former senior officials who served in the administration of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, leading the chairman of the House committee that oversees Puerto Rico to call for the governor to step down.

21.07.2019 - 13:49 [ New York Times ]

Puerto Rico Ex-Officials Accused of Steering $15.5 Million in Contracts to Consultants

(10.07.2019)

Investigators found that government officials and employees used personal email and Telegram, a mobile encrypted messaging app, to conduct government business.

21.07.2019 - 11:51 [ Radio Utopie ]

Piraterie-Krise: Britische Militärs entlarven die Intrige gegen Johnson

London: Militärs verlangen vom demnächst sein Amt antretenden neuen Premierminister eine „schnelle Antwort“ gegen den Iran.

21.07.2019 - 10:31 [ DailyMail.co.uk ]

Hammond packs his bags: Chancellor prepares for life as a Remainer rebel MP after his threat to bring down the government and block No Deal, as Boris finalizes his Cabinet including ‚David Davis in the Treasury or as Foreign Secretary‘

Mr Hammond was seen loading an array of luggage including cases, bags and holdalls, into the boot of a black saloon outside his residence at Number 11.

It comes just one day after he threatened to back a vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson if he tires to take Britain out of the EU without a deal in October.

21.07.2019 - 10:25 [ DailyMail.co.uk ]

Military chiefs urge next PM to ‚send in the MARINES‘ to protect ships as Iran taunts UK with footage of moment balaclava-clad commandos abseiled from helicopter and hijacked British tanker in ‚tit-for-tat‘ strike

After the dramatic hijacking of the Stena Impero oil tanker carrying 23 crew by Iranian Special Forces, top brass were last night devising a list of options for a rapid military response.

It is understood they will seek the green light to deploy Royal Marines on British vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz to act as a deterrent to further aggression.

21.07.2019 - 10:13 [ theSun.co.uk ]

Boris Johnson on track for landslide win as 73 per cent of Tory voters back the PM hopeful, survey reveals

It raises the prospect of him entering 10 Downing Street this week with a huge mandate to deliver Brexit by the end of October.

Mr Johnson has won the support of 73 per cent of those eligible to vote, according to an exclusive survey for The Sun on Sunday.

The figures even suggest his fan base has increased during the four-week campaign in which he was pitched head-to-head with rival Jeremy Hunt 17 times.

21.07.2019 - 10:05 [ theGuardian.pe.ca ]

Gibraltar extends detention of Iranian tanker for a month

(20.07.2019)

Gibraltar said the Iranian vessel, seized by marines in a daring landing in darkness off the coast of the British territory on July 4, was suspected of smuggling oil to Syria in breach of European Union sanctions.

21.07.2019 - 09:59 [ DailyMail.co.uk ]

Jeremy Hunt seeks EU and UN backing for stringent new sanctions against Iran after ‚illegal seizure‘ of UK oil tanker

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce a range of measures targeting the Iranian regime following the seizure of the Stena Impero on Friday Afternoon.

Mr Hunt is expected to urge the European Union to support British calls for a host of diplomatic and economic sanctions to target Iran- including reimposing restrictions which were lifted after Tehran signed the 2016 nuclear deal.