Reuters: Ransomware virus hits computer servers across the globe
A ransomware attack hit computers across the world on Tuesday, taking out servers at Russia's biggest oil company, disrupting operations at Ukrainian banks, and shutting down computers at multinational shipping and advertising firms.
Cyber security experts said those behind the attack appeared to have exploited the same type of hacking tool used in the WannaCry ransomware attack that infected hundreds of thousands of computers in May before a British researcher created a kill-switch.
"It's like WannaCry all over again," said Mikko Hypponen, chief research officer with Helsinki-based cyber security firm F-Secure.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq army: ISIL will fall in Mosul 'in a few days'.
Syria's Assad visits Russian airbase.
UN envoy optimistic over Syria talks in July.
U.S. says it saw preparations for possible Syria chemical attack.
US warns Syria over 'potential' plan for chemical attack. Syria: Assad preparing chemical weapons attack, US claims.
Syria denies US allegations of coming chemical attack.
US airstrike on Syrian 'IS' prison kills dozens of civilians, claim activist groups. Syria war: Air strike on IS prison in Mayadin 'kills dozens'. 57 dead in US-led strikes on IS Syria prison: monitor.
US wants to steer clear of Syrian civil war: Mattis.
Saudi demolition of historic Shiite homes stokes violence.
Saudi Arabia says no negotiations over Qatar demands.
Qatari foreign minister to meet Tillerson in Washington.
Yemen cholera outbreak shows signs of slowing: UN.
Israel strikes Hamas bases in Gaza after rocket: officials. Israel bombs Gaza after rocket fire.
At least 13 killed in violence in southeast Turkey.
ASIA
U.S. worries Russia could step up North Korea support to fill China void.
US lists China among worst human trafficking offenders.
China 'asks India to withdraw troops' from Nathu La pass. China protests alleged Indian border incursion.
At least 10 injured in clashes in India-held Kashmir on Eid.
Hostages in Philippines siege forced to fight, loot, become sex slaves: army. Militants used water route to beat Philippine offensive: army.
Mongolia: Battulga to face Enkhbold in first presidential runoff.
North Korea a top priority for Sino-US ties, says new US ambassador to China.
South Korean President Moon to embark on 'emotional' four-day visit to U.S..
U.S. to name China one of worst countries for human trafficking.
Indonesia is blowing illegal fishing boats out of the water.
Pirates rob Thai oil tanker of 1.5 million litres of diesel in Malaysian waters.
AFRICA
Egyptian warplanes hit arms convoy from Libya: army.
Bomb blast kills eight on Kenya-Somalia border.
Libya, Sudan, Somalia hard hit as US top court partially lifts Trump's travel ban.
IS loses ground in Sinai, searches for other foothold in Egypt.
Explosion heard from ship off the coast of Somalia, official says.
Niger migrants: 52 die during desert crossing.
Somali refugees regret returning home from Kenya.
South Africa government blamed as millions live in shacks.
'Soros wanted to topple E.Guinea leader,' UK mercenary tells Paris court.
EUROPE
Scotland's Sturgeon postpones second independence vote until after Brexit.
Italy's Berlusconi dusts himself down in final bid for power.
Germany and France to lead post-Brexit EU in further integration.
Cyprus talks are best, but not last, chance to end dispute: U.N..
Ukrainian military intelligence officer killed by car bomb in Kiev.
Russia denies Sergey Kislyak is leaving US even as plans are made for send-off.
French parliament opens in test for Macron's many novice lawmakers.
Dutch government partially liable in 300 Srebrenica deaths. Court: Dutch partially liable for Srebrenica deaths.
With a year to go, Russia’s World Cup faces challenges.
AMERICAS
Facing defections, Senate GOP leaders delay health care vote.
House votes overwhelmingly to back NATO mutual defense pact.
House bill threatens Russia with nuclear treaty suspension.
US President Donald Trump, PM Narendra Modi praise India-US relations.
Judge suspends all Iraqi deportations in US for 2 week.
Canada's Trudeau say US timber duties will cost 'thousands' of jobs.
Brazil's President Michel Temer charged with corruption. Corruption charge increases pressure on Brazil’s president.
Brazil’s President says corruption charge is ‘fiction’.
British Columbia's NDP introduces motion to topple provincial government.
Reporter's body found in Mexico, marking seventh journalist murder this year.
Colombia takes big step to peace as rebels lay down guns. Colombia's FARC disarmament confirmed by United Nations.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Taliban promotes 4 previously unidentified training camps in Afghanistan.
AQIS emphasizes allegiance to Ayman al Zawahiri, Taliban in new ‘code of conduct’.
Pakistan rejects U.S. sanctions against Kashmir militant.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St. falters as Senate delays health vote.
Fed's Yellen expects no new financial crisis in 'our lifetimes'.
Facebook hits two billion user mark.
New cyberattack causes mass disruption globally.
EU slaps Google with record fine. Google fined record €2.4bn by EU over search engine results.
Google will stop scanning content of personal emails.
World food security risks growing, Chatham House says.
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