‘Same copyright boat’: Dotcom vows not to sue Google, Facebook in exchange for legal support

Megaupload founder and Internet tycoon Kim Dotcom claimed via Twitter Wednesday that he invented Two Step Authentication, a method of online security that adds a layer of log-in protection, and called on major Internet players to respect his copyright.

May 23, 2013 03:30

'Press freedom eroding': DOJ slammed for search warrant against 'spying' Fox reporter

With the AP wiretapping scandal still unfolding, it has emerged that a US search warrant has been issued against a Fox News journalist to go through his emails – in a case the DOJ described as spying. Fox maintains the reporter was “simply doing his job.”

May 21, 2013 10:28

Shias, mass media, and Hezbollah: What lies behind the battle for Qusair

As the Syrian army and rebels fight for control of Qusair, it is necessary to realize why the town is strategically important and vital for Shias on both sides of the border, making it a military and media battleground.

May 20, 2013 19:41

Associated Press chief attacks White House over ‘unconstitutional’ investigation

The president of the Associated Press has lashed out at the United States government in his first interview since it was revealed that the AP was being investigated by the US Department of Justice.

May 20, 2013 17:17

100 days of hunger: Anonymous stands up for Gitmo prisoners

Over the last three days Anonymous ‘Operation Guantanamo’ hashtags #OpGITMO and #GTMO have skyrocketed in popularity on Twitter, drawing attention to the 100th day of the inmates' hunger strike, as their protest becomes a question of life and death.

May 20, 2013 01:37

Financial Times latest Western media outlet hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

Hackers continued needling Western media outlets this week, briefly compromising the web site and social media presence of the Financial Times on Friday, days after they took credit for launching a similar assault on the New York Times.

May 17, 2013 22:08