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Eugene Kaspersky, founder and chief executive officer of Kaspersky Lab, at his office in Moscow last Dec. 9. Kaspersky and his firm have ties to the Russian government, but say that should not be cause for concern in the West, where the company's cybersec

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Kaspersky Lab: Based In Russia, Doing Cybersecurity In The West

1:41pm August 28, 2015

by Corey Flintoff

The software security company is big in the U.S. and around the globe, but tensions between Russia and the West have raised questions about the Moscow-based company.

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U.S. Appeals Court Overturns Decision That NSA Metadata Collection Was Illegal

12:57pm August 28, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The three-judge panel threw out a lower court ruling that found the practice unconstitutional. Congress has passed a law that will change the collection process in a few months.

The Justice Department building in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

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Department Of Justice Sued For Fake News Story

7:11am August 28, 2015

by Lauren Hodges

The Associated Press has filed a lawsuit against the DOJ for a government sting operation in 2007 in which the FBI created a fake news story and impersonated a journalist.

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors are seen parked at Kadena Air Base on the island of Okinawa in Japan. The U.S. military established a presence on Okinawa during World War II.

Do America's Military Bases Abroad Help Or Hinder Global Security?

9:50pm August 25, 2015

by NPR Staff

David Vine's new book argues that the hundreds of U.S. bases in other countries come at a high cost, both at home and abroad. He suggests reducing such bases and increasing diplomatic engagement.

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Egyptian Government Imposes Strict Anti-Terrorism Law

6:51pm August 24, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Nathan Brown, a professor at George Washington University, about the constitutionality of the law and the concern it will be used to crackdown on political dissent.

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French President Francois Hollande and U.S. Ambassador to France Jane D. Hartley stand with (from left) Alek Skarlatos, Spencer Stone and Anthony Sadler as they leave the Elysee Palace in Paris. The three American men, along with a British citizen, were p

3 Americans Who Thwarted Train Attack Receive France's Legion Of Honor

4:01pm August 24, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

"We cannot be afraid as long as we have individuals like this in our midst," French President Francois Hollande said during a ceremony. The honor is France's highest decoration.

U.N. Criticizes Saudi-Backed Operations In Yemen, But U.S. Stays Silent

3:39pm August 21, 2015

by Michele Kelemen

The United Nations and others in the international community are increasing their criticism of Saudi-backed operations in Yemen, but the U.S. is still backing its ally.

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How Well Do War And Women's Health Mix?

6:23pm August 20, 2015

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Col. Anne Naclerio, a medical doctor with the Army, about the simple steps that can be taken to help women before and during deployment to war zones.

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Prominent Syrian Archaeologist Killed By ISIS In Palmyra

6:33pm August 19, 2015

by Alice Fordham

The Islamic State has beheaded a prominent Syrian archaeologist in Palmyra, Syria. The city is home to Roman ruins under threat amid ISIS' record for destroying antiquities.

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Two Women Become The First To Complete U.S. Army Ranger Course

10:13pm August 18, 2015

by Tom Bowman

The first women have completed the tough and grueling Army Ranger training course. But it's still uncertain whether the women will be allowed to serve in ground combat units.

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