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FORT MEADE, Maryland: A US military judge found Wikileaks’ source Private Bradley Manning guilty of several counts of espionage on Tuesday but cleared him of the charge that he ‘aided the enemy.’ Despite being cleared on the most serious charge, Manning will still face a lengthy prison term for his breaches of the espionage act when a sentencing hearing begins Wednesday. In all, Manning was found guilty of 20 of 22 counts related to his leaking of a huge trove of secret US diplomatic cables, government records and military logs to the Wikileaks website. Miltary judge Colonel Denise Lind said that she would begin sentencing hearings the next day, at the Fort Meade military base outside Washington where the trial was held....

July 31, 2013 at 1:04 am | News Desk

MADRID: The driver of a train that derailed in Spain killing 79 people was speaking on his work phone at the time of the accident and appeared to consult a map, a court said Tuesday after analysing the train’s data recorders. “Minutes before the train came off the tracks he received a call on his work phone to get indications on the route he had to take to get to Ferrol. From the content of the conversation and background noise it seems that the driver consulted a map or paper document,” a court statement said. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakistan, Middle East and around the world Click here for more information The News ...

July 31, 2013 at 1:04 am | News Desk

London: Nokia recently releases back to back two devices under Lumia flagship, now getting ready to introduce another device under the same flag of Lumia likely Nokia Lumia 729 soon. Nokia have launched some smartphone within short period of time including the Lumia 520, Lumia 620 and the Lumia 720. Now rumors suggest that Lumia 729, which is a Verizon version of the Lumia 720, will hit the shelves. A recent leaked render of the Lumia 729 has emerged online but it remains to be seen just how swiftly Verizon will launch the handset. “It seems Nokia is continuing their low-end assault on the US market, with the latest handset to be revealed being a Verizon version of the Nokia Lumia 720, the Nokia Lumia 729,” reports WMPowerUse...

July 31, 2013 at 1:04 am | News Desk

LONDON: The United Kingdom’s new internet filters will not only block porn but also violence, alcohol, terrorism, smoking and ‘esoteric material’.   According to the digital advocacy organization Open Rights Group’s report cited by Huffington Post, the new “parental controls” will reach far beyond pornography. By default, the controls will block access to “violent material,” “extremist and terrorist related content,” “anorexia and eating disorder websites,” and “suicide related websites.” In addition, the new settings will censor websites that mention alcohol or smoking. The filter will even block “web forums” and “esoteric material...

July 30, 2013 at 3:30 am | News Desk

Washington: As Korean giant Samsung continues to dominate the smartphone market with its flagship device Samsung Galaxy S4, American giant plans to regain the smartphone market with its upcoming iPhone probably iPhone 5S. Apple haven’t get same response from the people at the launch of iPhone 5, as they usually get on the launch of previous versions of iPhones. But keeping in mind of the viewers Apple known for wow factor, that’s why everyone has set his eyes for the launch of its first device of the year. Lets we have a brief look at the feature of Apple’s upcoming device iPhone 5S. Display is a key factor for the success of any smartphone gadget, so that’s why Apple has changed the size of the screen in the iPho...

July 30, 2013 at 3:30 am | News Desk

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis reached out to gay people on Monday, declaring that it is not his place to judge them — while also condemning the Vatican’s reported gay lobby as a “serious problem”. The remarks to journalists as he flew back to Rome from a high-profile trip to Brazil appeared to be more conciliatory towards homosexuals than his predecessor Benedict XVI. “If someone is gay and seeks the Lord with good will, who am I to judge?” the pope asked. “The problem is not having this orientation, it is lobbying. That’s the most serious problem.” The pope had admitted in June that there was a “gay lobby” in the Vatican’s secretive administration, the Roman Curia, acco...

July 30, 2013 at 3:30 am | News Desk

British internet users searching for child pornography will now receive pop-up warnings on Bing and Yahoo, a report said. Users searching for keywords tied to child porn, whether in images or text, will be fed pop-up messages telling them child abuse is illegal and containing numbers for counselors. However, Google has declined to add the alerts, which look a bit like those that appear on malware-ridden sites. But Google is also heavily involved in anti-trafficking efforts. A Microsoft spokesperson told The Independent, “If someone in the UK tries to use search terms on Bing which can only indicate they are looking for illegal child abuse content, they will activate the Bing Notification Platform which will produce an on-screen not...

July 30, 2013 at 3:30 am | News Desk

Washington: As trend of tablet computer goes higher, American giants Apple and software giant Microsoft are coming up with their new gadgets. Both companies haven’t introduced any of its devices yet this year. But they are planning to launch their new tablet respectively iPad 5 and Surface Pro 2 this year. Apple is known for surprising people with its gadgets while Microsoft will be eyeing to grab the tablet market. Here are some specification of Apple’s iPad 5 and Microsoft’s Surface pro 2. Users like to have a fast device that can perform multi task according to user requirement. We already know that Microsoft is working on future models of Surface tablet beyond Core i5. The latest rumors have dubbed the new model of ...

July 30, 2013 at 3:30 am | News Desk

NEW YORK: In the concrete jungle of New York City, where open sky can be hard to find, the latest luxury offering is a night under the stars — or, under twinkling city lights, at least. From terraces and high-rise balconies atop Art Deco buildings or glass-walled modern structures, this new breed of hotel offers straight-up views, with nary a window pane or curtain to impede the breeze. And in a city where air pollution, bright lights and the dizzyingly tall skyscrapers of the Manhattan skyline can obscure the stars, hotel companies say they offer travelers a unique experience. “When we identified something we think will really delight people and give them a one-of-a-kind chance of living — something that they can’...

July 30, 2013 at 1:24 am | News Desk

AVELLINO, Italy: Italy was preparing Monday to bury 38 people killed when a coach carrying pilgrims plunged off a flyover near Naples, the worst such accident in western Europe in the last decade. Local prosecutors have launched an investigation into possible manslaughter over Sunday evening’s accident near the town of Avellino on the busy highway between Naples and Bari in southern Italy. Relatives and friends gathered at a nearby school where the bodies of their loved ones were laid out in the gymnasium, ahead of funerals to be held Tuesday. Prime Minister Enrico Letta also announced a national day on mourning for Tuesday. Rescuers have cleared the last of the wreckage from a wooded area off the road, where a row of beige seats pa...

July 30, 2013 at 1:24 am | News Desk

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government has decided to establish a 10-storey emergency center and to purchase special helicopter for providing relief to the people in case of any natural disaster. KPK government has made a significant move in natural disaster management by initiating work on construction of modern style 10-storey emergency center and purchasing of rescue helicopter for rapid action force. Finance Minister in KPK government Siraj-ul-Haq has confirmed establishment of the project approved for natural disaster management. Siraj-ul-Haq added the details of the project that emergency center will be established in Khyber Teaching Hospital while helicopter will be handed over to the hospital administration in coming few m...

July 30, 2013 at 1:24 am | News Desk

Washington: Search engine giant just after the few days of unveiling the second version of its flagship tablet Google Nexus 7 now gearing up to launch Samsung Google Nexus 10 soon. On July 24 at its media event in San Francisco, Google unveiled the Nexus 7 tablet along with the much-awaited Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, but there is more to come. Google’s Android chief Sundar Pichai had told the publication that consumers can expect a new 10-inch Samsung-built Nexus 10 tablet in the near term, according to the Wall Street Journal’s Amir Efrati. According to sources, Nexus 10 will be available in 10-inch screen. In 2012, Google launched the Nexus 7 in July, followed by the Nexus 10 and Nexus 4 in fall. It is likely that the company ...

July 30, 2013 at 1:24 am | News Desk

LONDON: Following his report of BBC over Altaf Hussain and Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Owen Bennett-Jones has filed another report against Karachi based party in leading British Daily, The Guardian. (more…)

July 30, 2013 at 1:24 am | News Desk

Kingston: Pakistan defeated West Indies by runs to win the two-match T20 series by 2-0 against West Indies here on Sunday. Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. On a tired, used and slow pitch in St Vincent, West Indies denied Pakistan any pace and kept them down to 135 at Arnos Vale Ground. Reply to this, West Indies were not looking comfortable against Pakistan bowlers stifled and dismantled the hosts’ top order. The contest was over inside the first six overs of the chase. However, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo gave litter hopes to the windies team and supporters but they could not survive till the final over. The hosts scored 124 for nine in 20 overs. Pakistan’s Saeed Ajmal, Sohail Tanveer and Zufiqar B...

July 29, 2013 at 2:36 am | News Desk

Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel just can’t seem to stay out of the limelight. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback apparently stopped by a frat party at the University of Texas last night and was not-so-politely asked to leave by a few of the party-goers, who threw beer and insults at him. Watch video According to one Twitter user, Manziel was enjoying a Keystone Light in his pink polo shirt some time before the beer-throwing and kicking-out began.   A keystone light?! C’mon! You’re Johnmy Freaking Football! Step up your game. pic.twitter.com/QQ2i92eNsJ — Curry Shoff (@CurryShoff) July 27, 2013   The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, healt...

July 29, 2013 at 1:28 am | News Desk

Kingston: Pakistan on Sunday won the toss and chose to bat first 2nd and final Twenty20 International (T20) match against West Indies played at Arnos Vale Ground. Pakistan have beaten West Indies in the first T20 by 2 wickets taking 1-0 lead thanks to Shahid Afridi’s 46 runs with Umer Amin’s 47 runs on his debut. On the other hand West Indies will be eyeing to level the series. Pakistan made three changes in the previous playing eleven as Nasir Jamshed, Junaid Khan and Mohammad Irfan out for Sohail Tanvir, Asad Ali and Haris Sohail. According to T20 stats, Pakistan is one of the best T20 teams, since the debut in 2006. Green Shirts have played 68 matches so far and have won 41 of them. On the other hand West Indies have playe...

July 29, 2013 at 1:28 am | News Desk