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The Financial Times says it was hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army

Jennifer MattsonMay 17, 2013 14:04

The Pro-Assad, Syrian Electronic Army has claimed previous cyber attacks on a number of other media outlets including, CBS News, The Associated Press and The Onion.

IRS congressional hearing: "Foolish mistakes" were made, Steven Miller says

Amy SilversteinMay 17, 2013 13:03

“I think that what happened here was that foolish mistakes were made by people who were trying to be efficient in their work.”

A quarter of gay people have been subjected to attacks or violent threats, EU poll says (VIDEO)

Jill Langlois and Paul AmesMay 17, 2013 12:14

BRUSSELS — The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) surveyed 93,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the EU and Croatia for what is said to be the most comprehensive survey of its kind.

Syria refugee count tops 1.5 million, UN says

Jill LangloisMay 17, 2013 10:30

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said the number of refugees and those waiting to be registered has reached 1,511,976, showing that the crisis is rapidly deteriorating.

Pakistan bombings target mosques during Friday prayers, killing at least 13

Talia RalphMay 17, 2013 10:28

Two bombings outside mosques in Pakistan's northwest killed at least 13 people and injured 45 others, as the country's new government grapples with the continued presence of militant violence.

Obama hits out at Russia sending advanced missiles to Syria

Ellen ConnollyMay 17, 2013 08:46Updated May 17, 2013 16:29

Russia sends modern arms weapons to Syria.

New acting IRS head named as second official resigns

Sarah WolfeMay 16, 2013 19:56

President Obama names a new acting IRS head as a second official resigns in the wake of the tea party targeting scandal.

Israel accused of trying to legalize four unapproved settlements

Amy SilversteinMay 16, 2013 18:49

"It's legalizing illegal action and creating a possibility of more illegal construction."

Mount Everest glaciers are retreating rapidly, researchers say

Alexander BesantMay 16, 2013 16:59

Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, is shedding its ice, says new research.

Maryland Governor bans assault weapons in tough new gun control law

Ellen ConnollyMay 16, 2013 15:45

Maryland adopts the toughest gun laws in America.