A scramble at Cisco exposes uncomfortable truths about U.S. cyber defense
SAN FRANCISCO – When WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange disclosed earlier this month that his anti-secrecy group had obtained CIA tools for hacking into technology products made by U.S. companies, security engineers at Cisco Systems swung into action.The Wikileaks documents described how the Central Intelligence Agency had learned more than a year ago how to exploit […]
Uber diversity report shows shortage of women, minorities
Uber Technologies Inc released its first diversity report on Tuesday, showing that women and non-white employees are underrepresented at the ride-services company – just as they are at many other technology firms. Uber released the information after a series of revelations about its culture and business tactics that have incited calls for consumers to boycott […]
South Africa clinches series after rain washes out last day
Author: THE ASSOCIATED PRESSWed, 2017-03-29 03:00ID: 1490796262846893700HAMILTON: Rain washed out the final day of the third cricket Test between New Zealand and South Africa Wednesday, foiling the efforts of a depleted home team to win the Test and level the three-match series.Heavy rain fell throughout the night on Seddon Park, and when the players arrived for the […]
Pakistan fast bowler Irfan suspended for 1 year
Author: AGENCE FRANCE PRESSEWed, 2017-03-29 15:36ID: 1490796262706893400KARACHI: Pakistan have suspended fast bowler Mohammad Irfan for one year and fined him $1,000 after he admitted failing to report approaches by bookmakers linked to spot-fixing, cricket authorities said Wednesday.The 34-year-old said he had not spoken out at the time because he was under mental stress following the death of […]
Nissan-Hail International Rally set to roll
Author: ARAB NEWSThu, 2017-03-30 18:39ID: 1490796262756893500HAIL: Nissan drivers will be aiming to snatch the outright victory in the forthcoming Hail International Rally, as the Japanese manufacturer confirms its fourth year of title support for the flagship off-road rally run by the Saudi Arabian Motor Federation (SAMF). The event takes place on April 2-5 in the north-central deserts […]
Santos, Patayan rule OFBC Monthly Tournament
Author: ARAB NEWSThu, 2017-03-30 15:34ID: 1490796262526893100JEDDAH: Epoy Santos and Sharmaine Patayan emerged champions in the men’s and ladies division respectively as they led the winners for the month of February in the OFBC Monthly Tournament at the Iceland Bowling Center here.Class C bowler Santos enjoyed a strong finish to seal the victory, carding a five-game series with […]
Warriors hold off Rockets despite Harden triple-double
Author: AGENCE FRANCE PRESSEWed, 2017-03-29 08:45ID: 1490789694046140900LOS ANGELES: Stephen Curry scored 32 points as the Golden State Warriors withstood Houston star James Harden’s 20th triple-double of the season in a 113-106 NBA victory over the Rockets on Tuesday.The league-leading Warriors stretched their winning streak to eight games, thwarting the Rockets’ comeback bid and sending fans in Houston […]
Pau Gasol giving Spurs everything they expected, and more
Author: THE ASSOCIATED PRESSTue, 2017-03-28 03:00ID: 1490789693896140700NEW YORK: When Pau Gasol was languishing in Memphis early in his career, when he was winning championships in Los Angeles and certainly when he was on a two-year layover in Chicago, there was always the feeling that he would be the perfect fit for the San Antonio Spurs.The Spurs have […]
Oilers down Kings 2-1 to clinch playoff spot
Author: THE ASSOCIATED PRESSWed, 2017-03-29 03:00ID: 1490789693856140600EDMONTON, Alberta: The Edmonton Oilers are finally back in the playoffs.Cam Talbot made 34 saves as Edmonton Oilers officially earned a postseason berth for the first time in 11 years with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.”It’s a special feeling tonight, especially seeing how passionate the […]
Fans left ‘heartbroken’ as Rio Ferdinand speaks about wife’s death in new documentary
Author: Arab NewsWed, 2017-03-29 12:50ID: 1490770510204577900 DUBAI: Fans were left saddened by a new BBC documentary which focuses on former footballer Rio Ferdinand’s life after he lost his wife Rebecca Ellison to breast cancer in 2015. Aired on BBC One on Tuesday, the documentary is titled “Being Mum and Dad” and follows the former Manchester United star […]
