"Thailand's parliament on Friday passed a controversial cyber-crime law that critics say strengthens the junta's ability to police the web and squeeze out criticism. Free expression has been severely …
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"The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines on Thursday said it deferred an aid package to the southeast asian country over concerns about its human rights record." Source: U.S. denies aid package to …
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"The Trump administration will need to close the gap between the defense industry and Silicon Valley to prevent the U.S. military from losing its technological edge, according to a new report released …
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"Three years after the last American tank left Europe, they are being brought back 'as part of our commitment to deterrence,' Gen. Frederick 'Ben' Hodges told NBC News." Source: U.S. Army Returns …
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"President-elect Donald Trump could tap Silicon Valley companies to help eliminate government waste. During a discussion with some of technology's most powerful chief executives—Amazon's Jeff Bezos, …
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"Sweden’s towns and villages have been ordered to make preparations for a possible military attack in the latest sign of the country’s growing anxiety at its newly belligerent Russian neighbour. The …
"Colombia's Farc rebel group has expelled five regional leaders for refusing to demobilise and join a peace process agreed with the government. The Farc urged other members not to pursue 'this …
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"The report notes military budgets around the world rose from 2015 to 2016 to $1.57 trillion, citing various conflicts and rising political tensions as powerful factors. The researchers expect defense …
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"François Fillon, the presidential candidate of the conservative Les Republicains party, has pledged in his campaign plan to boost French defense spending to two percent of gross domestic product by …
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"Those concerned about maintaining the Pentagon's technological edge will be keeping a close eye on a Wednesday meeting between President-elect Donald Trump and leaders from the tech sector. The …
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