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Countermeasures against cyberattacks compiled

A government panel on Tuesday compiled a final draft of countermeasures against cyberattacks, featuring boosting the Self-Defense Forces' capability to tackle particularly state-level attacks that may involve foreign governments. The proposals, aimed at protecting the state, businesses and the general public, will be finalized next month after seeking public opinions. According to the draft, the government will set up a "cyber guard" within the SDF with expert personnel.

Boston suspect wrote note before capture

Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev wrote a note before his capture in which he called the victims "collateral damage" for US action in Afghanistan and Iraq, local media reported Thursday. "When you attack one Muslim, you attack all Muslims," Tsarnaev also scribbled on the inside wall of the boat where he hid from police during a massive manhunt in the days after the April 15 blasts, according to CBS News. The twin explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon killed three people and wounded more than 260.

Indonesia holds terror suspects, seizes bomb material

Indonesian police on Thursday arrested two men with alleged links to a terror network targeted in recent raids and seized bomb-making material, machetes and swords, an official said. More than 20 suspects have now been arrested and eight killed in police raids on Java and Sumatra islands in the past two weeks, as Indonesia carries out its biggest counter-terror operation in months.

First-degree murder charge to be laid in test drive death; remains badly burned

HAMILTON - A 32-year-old Hamilton father who took two men for a test drive last week in a truck he posted for sale online was killed that night, police allege, though it's still a mystery why. Tim Bosma's remains — "burned beyond recognition" — were found in Waterloo Region, which is about 50 kilometres away from his home, police said Tuesday. A Toronto man is under arrest and will be charged Wednesday with first-degree murder, Hamilton Police Det. Sgt. Matt Kavanagh said. Investigators are looking for at least two other suspects.

Russia detains 'American CIA agent' in Moscow

Russia on Tuesday said it had detained an alleged American CIA agent working undercover at the US embassy who was discovered with a large stash of money as he was trying to recruit a Russian intelligence officer. Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB, ex-KGB) identified the man as Ryan C. Fogle -- third secretary of the political section of Washington's embassy in Moscow -- and said he had been handed back to the embassy after his detention.

US police hunt man for killing wife, daughters

US police launched a manhunt Wednesday for a Californian man suspected of killing his wife and two young daughters, and warned that he was armed and dangerous. Shane Franklin Miller allegedly shot his 34-year-old wife Sandy and daughters Shelby, eight, and 4-year-old Shasta on Tuesday in Shingletown, 230 miles (370 km) north of San Francisco. "Miller is considered armed and dangerous, possibly having access to a cache of weapons," said Shasta County Sheriff's Office, adding that they were pursuing leads in northern California, while declaring a nationwide manhunt.

Arrest made in case of Hamilton, Ont., man missing after pickup truck test drive

HAMILTON - Police say a Toronto man has been charged in connection with the case of missing Hamilton, Ont., man who disappeared after taking two men on a test drive of his pickup truck. Tim Bosma was reported missing Monday night after two men arrived at his home for a test drive of his black 2007 Dodge Ram pickup, which Bosma had listed for sale online. Hamilton police Supt. Dan Kinsella told a news conference the male suspect was arrested without incident while driving in Mississauga, west of Toronto.

Boston Marathon bomb suspect buried in Virginia

By Gary Robertson RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) - Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried in a Muslim cemetery in Virginia, after authorities spent a week searching for a final resting place for the ethnic Chechen's remains. The body of Tsarnaev, who was killed in an April 19 shootout with police, was moved earlier this week from the Graham Putnam & Mahoney funeral home in Worcester, Massachusetts, police there said on Thursday.

Stop or I'll scoot! Edmonton police to ride Segways on downtown patrols

EDMONTON - Police in Edmonton are trying a two-wheeled tool to fight crime. Some foot patrol officers in the downtown area will soon be riding around on Segways. Six of the electric-powered devices will be available to monitor streets and walking trails, special events and the city's light-rail transit pedways. Police Supt. Tony Harder says the Segways won't have sirens, but will be equipped with red-and-blue LED lights to make them stand out at night. (CHED)

Boston police chief not warned about Tsarnaevs

Boston's top cop said Thursday his department was not briefed on a Russian intelligence warning about alleged bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev ahead of last month's devastating marathon blasts. Russian authorities had alerted the FBI in 2011 that Tsarnaev, an ethnic Chechen and legal US resident who authorities say set the bombs with his younger brother, may have been radicalized. And federal authorities in Washington were also aware of his travels to Russia's southern region of Dagestan last year, perhaps to join underground groups.
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