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China Fears U.S. Cyber Warfare

Reuter reports: China must boost its cyber-warfare strength to counter a Pentagon push, the country's top military newspaper said on Thursday after weeks of friction over accusations that Beijing may have launched a string of Internet hacking attacks. The accusations against China have …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

UK 'Spying' On Assange

The Daily Telegraph reports: Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange are claiming that the Government has erected CCTV cameras to spy on the house where he is staying in East Anglia. In a video, titled “House Arrest”, and released by WikiLeaks, they claim that three …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

GOP Rows Snarl Debt Deal

The Hill reports: A series of policy battles that have broken out among House Republicans poses a significant challenge to Speaker John Boehner’s (R-Ohio) effort to unify his troops on a bill raising the nation’s debt ceiling. In recent weeks, intra-party skirmishes have emerged on a …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Terrorist Plotted Ritz Atrocity

The Sun reports: ETON College and The Ritz hotel are on a hit-list of bomb targets drawn up by a ruthless al-Qaeda commander, The Sun can reveal. The plot details were found on the body of Fazul Abdullah Mohammed, the terror group's chief in East Africa, after he was shot dead. …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Al-Qaeda Appoints New Leader

The Associated Press reports: Veteran militant Ayman al-Zawahri has taken command of al Qaeda after the killing of Osama bin Laden, an Islamist website said on Thursday, a move widely expected following his long years as second-in-command. Bin Laden's lieutenant and the brains behind much …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Pakistani General Fights To Keep Job

The New York Times r eports: Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, who has led the army since 2007, faces such intense discontent over what is seen as his cozy relationship with the United States that a colonels’ coup, while unlikely, was not out of the question, said a well-informed Pakistani who …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

NY Passes Gay Marriage Bill

Reuter reports: The New York state Assembly approved same-sex marriage on Wednesday and the bill is likely to face a vote in the Senate on Friday, where it only needs support from one more senator to pass. The Democrat-dominated Assembly voted 80 to 63 in favor of the marriage equality …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Greek Coalition Talks Founder

The New York Times reports: Prime Minister George Papandreou of Greece said on Wednesday that he would reshuffle his cabinet and request a vote of confidence in Parliament after talks with the opposition about a unity government foundered. Earlier in the day, as thousands took to the …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Newt Demands NBC Apology

POLITICO reports : Newt Gingrich lashed out at NBC News Wednesday night, demanding the network apologize to his wife Callista for a report that put the blame largely on her for prompting the mass resignation of his campaign staff last week. “I believe NBC owes Callista an apology, …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 15, 2011

Islamic Hearings: Pete King Is No Joe McCarthy

There was no foaming-at-the-mouth racism for King’s critics. Instead, King repeatedly reassured the audience that most Muslims are patriotic Americans. If you believed the advance warnings, you probably thought Rep. Peter King (R-NY) used Wednesday’s congressional hearing to continue his push to …

Written by Fred Messner on Wednesday June 15, 2011

Issa: DoJ Should Be 'Ashamed'

The Hill reports : Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) on Wednesday escalated his standoff with the Department of Justice over a gun-tracking program that might have contributed to the death of federal agent. As the family of slain ATF agent Brian Terry pleaded for justice, Issa said officials …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 15, 2011

Romney Increases Lead In Latest Poll

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Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 15, 2011

Hackers Take Down CIA Website

The Huffington Post reports : The homepage of the Central Intelligence Agency, http://cia.gov/ , appeared to have been suffered an attack from a hacker group on Wednesday evening. The CIA site would not load properly and website DownForEveryoneOrJustMe.com confirmed that the site was …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 15, 2011

Reid Sets New Ethanol Vote For Thursday

Politico reports : Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has scheduled for Thursday votes on amendments striking federal assistance for ethanol. Reid late Wednesday announced separate votes for an amendment from Sen. Dianne Feinstein repealing a 45 cent per gallon tax credit to blend ethanol …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 15, 2011

Does Huntsman Face an Uphill Battle?

Huntsman strategist Jon Weaver has identified the core problem with the GOP brand. Jon Huntsman strategist Jon Weaver, speaking to Esquire magazine on the core GOP problem: "There's a simple reason our party is nowhere near being a national governing party .... No one wants to be around a …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday June 15, 2011

Huntsman On Afghan Drawdown

Esquire reports: On Tuesday, Jon Huntsman — the former governor of Utah and, more recently, the US ambassador to China — will officially enter the race for the Republican presidential nomination. But he has already begun to distinguish himself in a crowded field by becoming the first to call …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 15, 2011

Giffords Released From Hospital

The Arizona Daily Star report : She’s taken a couple cross-country flights in the past few months and her husband recently rocketed into space. But the 30-mile trip U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords made this afternoon may have been her most satisfying yet. After five months in the hospital …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 15, 2011

Obama Calls for Ceasefire In Sudan

The Telegraph reports : Mr Obama said it was clear that military might would not solve the current crisis that has left at least 65 people dead, and called on both sides to honour their pledges or the US might reconsider its promise to remove Sudan from its list of states sponsoring terrorism…

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 15, 2011

Gates: U.S. Must Work With Pakistan

CNN reports : The nation's top military man warned Wednesday that the United States must continue to work with Pakistan as a partner despite years of mistrust. Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen did not directly refer to the latest point of tension between the countries: Pakistani …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 15, 2011

Senate Leaders Get Richer

The Hill reports : The leaders of the Senate saw their personal wealth rise last year as the economy emerged from a recession. The net worths of both Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell grew in 2010, according to new disclosure forms. …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 15, 2011