Conspiracy theories

Beams of light are seen over American flags at the Pentagon, as part of a tribute marking the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, Sept. 9, 2020, in Washington, DC.

US intelligence dysfunction ‘rooted in the chaos of the presidency,’ says author of book on 9/11

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Since the tragic events of Sept.11, 2001, national security analysts say intelligence agencies have improved on information sharing, but that Trump administration policies have discouraged reliance on their reports.

Jon Ronson

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Mark Lombardi

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Conspiracy Con

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Conspiracy theorists aren’t all deranged weirdos. They’re friends, family members and people you meet on the street.

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Nikolai Pozharuk, a retired lawyer who helped with the search, says that when weeks passed without any sign of the plane, people began to look for other explanations.

When a Russian plane vanished without a trace, conspiracy theories filled the void

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It’s completely baffling how a large aircraft, like Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, could disappear. It’s no less disturbing when a small plane vanishes. That happened in Russia two years ago.It’s completely baffling how a large aircraft, like Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, could disappear. It’s no less disturbing when a small plane vanishes. That happened in Russia two years ago.

UN wants access to site of alleged chemical attacks in Syria

As the international community awaits verification that chemical weapons were used, what remains unclear is how Washington might respond.

UN Wants Access to Site of Alleged Chemical Attacks in Syria

Global Politics

Claims and counterclaims have followed another alleged chemical attack in Syria. The United Nations wants Syria to give its weapons inspectors access to the site of the incident outside of Damascus.

New, wide-spread surveillance malware discovered in several Middle East countries

Environment

A cyber security firm has discovered a sophisticated malware program that they’re describing as a “complete spy kit.” It’s designed to gather audio, video and photos from computers where it’s been installed, potentially unlocking all kinds of secret information.

Egyptian presidential candidate faces disqualification over mother’s alleged U.S. citizenship

Sheikh Hazem Salah Abu Ismail, an outspoken critic of the former Egyptian regime and a proponent of the Arab Spring revolution, is among the most popular candidates for Egypt’s presidency. But new information has emerged, that his mother might have obtained U.S. citizenship, which would disqualify him from running for office.