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on January 21, 2019 at 7:32 am

Trump wall - all you need to know about US border in seven charts  BBC NewsA standoff over funding for President Donald Trump's long-promised border wall has resulted in the longest-ever shutdown of the US government. Mr Trump ... […]

on January 21, 2019 at 5:24 am

Polling for first phase of Telangana Panchayat election begins  India TodayThis is the first ever polls for panchayats after the formation of the state in 2014. Polling began at 7 a.m and will end at 1 p.m even as counting will be taken up ... […]

on January 21, 2019 at 12:47 am

African leaders opt for stability, accepting Congo's disputed election  The Globe and MailAnalysts predict that Mr. Kabila will retain substantial control of the new government, despite the electoral defeat of the ruling party's candidate. […]

on January 20, 2019 at 11:26 pm

Moscow Skyscraper Talks Continued Through ‘the Day I Won,’ Trump Is Said to Acknowledge  The New York TimesWASHINGTON — President Trump was involved in discussions to build a skyscraper in Moscow throughout the entire 2016 presidential campaign, his personal ... […]

on January 20, 2019 at 10:23 pm

Facebook will work with Germany to combat election interference, Sheryl Sandberg says  CNNNew York (CNN) Facebook will partner with German officials ahead of the European Union elections in May to crack down on fake accounts and misinformation. […]

on January 20, 2019 at 10:01 pm

IGP Adamu summons police commissioners for emergency meeting  Premium TimesElection security is likely to be amongst the hot topics of the emergency meeting Monday morning, police sources said. […]

on January 20, 2019 at 9:00 pm

The case against behavioral advertising is stacking up  TechCrunchNo one likes being stalked around the Internet by adverts. It's the uneasy joke you can't enjoy laughing at. Yet vast people-profiling ad businesses have made ... […]

on January 20, 2019 at 8:10 pm

Former House Republican: Trump will lose the presidency if he backs away from border security | TheHill  The HillFormer Rep. Mia Love (R-Utah) said Sunday that she believes President Trump will "lose the presidency" if he's unable to secure funding for his proposed wall ... […]

on January 20, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Walz, legislative leaders seek early wins in new Minnesota session  ECM PublishersST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders from both parties agreed on at least one thing Monday — they want lawmakers to pass some easy bills ... […]

on January 20, 2019 at 5:46 pm

Obasanjo: Buhari in ‘Mad Desperation’ to Secure Re-election  THISDAY Newspapers*Likens current regime to Abacha era. By Femi Ogbonnikan In Abeokuta. Frank and blunt, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has taken a swipe at what he ... […]

on January 20, 2019 at 4:00 pm

Four cybersecurity priorities for Congress to confront active threats | TheHill  The HillEvery individual who uses a phone or laptop to perform a function of their job is part of the cyber workforce. […]

on January 20, 2019 at 3:30 pm

Washington fears new threat from 'deepfake' videos | TheHill  The HillLawmakers and experts are sounding the alarm about "deepfakes," forged videos that look remarkably real, warning that they are growing increasingly easy to ... […]

on January 20, 2019 at 3:21 pm

Afghan president and 14 rivals launch race for July elections  The Washington PostKABUL — A confident and relaxed President Ashraf Ghani launched his reelection campaign on Sunday, registering as a candidate at the national election ... […]

on January 20, 2019 at 3:17 pm

DRC calm after court upholds election win of Tshisekedi  News24Democratic Republic of Congo's capital is calm, with residents attending church after the Constitutional Court confirmed the presidential election victory of Felix ... […]

on January 20, 2019 at 12:00 pm

FBI questioned Nebraska election officials, party leaders following visit by international observers  Lincoln Journal StarFBI agents questioned state and county election officials and state political party leaders about two international election observers who toured Nebraska before ... […]

on January 20, 2019 at 10:56 am

Tough-talking former defense minister Liberman launches election campaign  i24NEWSFormer defense minister Avigdor Liberman took a hard line Sunday as he launched a no-nonsense election campaign that took aim squarely at what he said ... […]

on January 20, 2019 at 7:23 am

Analysis: This election, it's all about the Generals  i24NEWSIn 2019, when peace is an obsolete term and security unfulfilled dream, Israelis are opting for protectors. […]

on January 20, 2019 at 5:16 am

Voters to go for strong candidate profiles in local elections  Daily SabahThe 2014 elections were the test of support for the legitimacy of the AK Party government and Erdoğan following the judicial coup attempt prompted by FETÖ... […]

on January 20, 2019 at 2:35 am

We won’t postpone elections in North-East, says INEC  The PunchFRIDAY OLOKOR The Independent National Electoral Commission has put to rest speculations that it may postpone elections in some communities in the... […]

on January 20, 2019 at 12:16 am

Turkey holds secure, transparent elections, interior minister says  Daily SabahTurkey is one of the leading countries in the world in election security and transparency, receiving minimal criticism from the international community on... […]

on January 19, 2019 at 5:20 pm

Turkey world leader in election security, says interior minister  AhvalTurkey is among the world's leading countries with regard to conducting elections and election security, independent news site T24 quoted Turkish Interior ... […]

on January 19, 2019 at 2:28 pm

Cicilline to Hold Meeting to Discuss Reforms in Washington  U.S. News & World ReportPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is inviting Rhode Island residents to meet with him to discuss what Democrats are calling a "culture of ... […]

on January 19, 2019 at 12:12 pm

Former Afghan warlord Hekmatyar enters presidential race  ReutersA former warlord accused of historic war crimes entered Afghanistan's presidential race on Saturday in a new challenge to President Ashraf Ghani who allowed ... […]

on January 19, 2019 at 11:31 am

Afghan interior minister resigns to join President Ghani's election team  ReutersAfghan Interior Minister Amrullah Saleh stepped down from his post on Saturday in order to run for the vice-presidency alongside President Ashraf Ghani who ... […]

on January 19, 2019 at 2:57 am

Kelly O'Dwyer quits politics in shock resignation before election  The GuardianFederal minister for women says she will not recontest her Melbourne electorate of Higgins. […]

on January 19, 2019 at 1:20 am

In a rare move, Mueller’s office denies BuzzFeed report that Trump told Cohen to lie about Moscow project  The Washington PostSpecial counsel Robert S. Mueller III's office on Friday denied an explosive report by BuzzFeed News that his investigators had gathered evidence showing ... […]

on January 19, 2019 at 12:06 am

Helpless Police? Roles of security agents during elections  Daily TrustIn November 2018, myself along with other speakers were invited to speak on 2019 elections during an interfaith dialogue of International Centre for Interfaith, ... […]

on January 18, 2019 at 10:24 pm

D.N.C. Says It Was Targeted Again by Russian Hackers After ’18 Election  The New York TimesSAN FRANCISCO — The Democratic National Committee believes it was targeted in a hacking attempt by a Russian group in the weeks after the midterm ... […]

on January 18, 2019 at 7:37 pm

2016 Presidential Election Investigation Fast Facts  KTVQ Billings NewsHere's a look at investigations into Russian meddling during the 2016 presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. For details about computer ... […]

on January 18, 2019 at 6:28 pm

Shutdown’s invisible costs: Cyberthreats, untrained firefighters, bug invasions  Washington PostAs government workers stay home, the emerald ash borer keeps attacking trees. […]

on January 18, 2019 at 5:33 pm

What the Republican Split on the Deripaska Sanctions Vote Reveals  The BulwarkLost amid the shutdown drama is that Congress is actually in session and holding votes this week. And one vote in particular revealed an important fissure within ... […]

on January 18, 2019 at 3:27 pm

Immigration Service gets N2.6b for 2019 general elections  Daily TrustThe Nigeria Immigration *Service* (NIS) has received a total sum of N2.6 billion for election security operations from the Federal Government. […]

on January 17, 2019 at 11:49 pm

Bid to get Minnesota federal election security money picks up early in session  Star TribuneAn early victory this week in the House has Secretary of State Steve Simon optimistic that he will soon be able to access that money to update the state's voter ... […]

on January 17, 2019 at 9:50 pm

Shutdown threatens even more government websites  CNETThe list of affected federal sites grows as security certificates expire, giving hackers more opportunities to get between you and the website you're visiting. […]

on January 17, 2019 at 6:11 pm

Election security upped  Khmer TimesPM has issued a sub-decree increasing the amount of commanders of election security forces for the upcoming sub-national election. […]

on January 17, 2019 at 4:32 pm

Hugh Hewitt: 2020 will be a national security election  St. Paul Pioneer PressNo matter how long this government shutdown lasts or how many more follow, 2020 will be a national security election. We cannot ignore the world no matter ... […]

on January 16, 2019 at 9:00 pm

Elections: US expresses concerns over neutrality of Nigeria's security services  Premium TimesThe United States government has expressed concern over the neutrality of security services ahead of Nigeria's general elections. […]

on January 16, 2019 at 1:47 pm

Facebook is launching political ad checks in Nigeria, Ukraine, EU and India in coming months  TechCrunchFacebook is launching some of its self-styled 'election security' initiatives in more markets in the coming months, ahead of several major votes in countries ... […]

on January 16, 2019 at 1:30 pm

To enhance election security, Rhode Island tests a new way to verify election results  Uprise RIRhode Island is making good on its promise to road-test risk-limiting election audits, following 2017 passage of legislation by the Rhode Island General ... […]

on January 16, 2019 at 12:00 pm

Europe’s most hackable election  POLITICO.euThe EU faces hackers, trolls and foreign agents as it gears up for a vote in May. […]

on January 16, 2019 at 11:00 am

The Shutdown Is Doing Lasting Damage to National Security  The AtlanticAs the longest government shutdown in American history drags on, it's not just hurting the morale of America's federal workforce and the broader American ... […]

on January 15, 2019 at 11:20 pm

Indiana's governor asks for $10 million to improve election security  WSBT-TVIndiana's governor is asking for $10 million to improve election security. Most of that would upgrade electronic touch screens with what's called a voter verifiable ... […]

on January 15, 2019 at 9:41 pm

SC takes first step toward switching to paper ballots in 2020  The StateHow much will it cost South Carolina to replace its aging voting machines? Elections officials made their pitch Tuesday for an option that would include paper ... […]

on January 15, 2019 at 3:00 pm

South Carolina, Rhode Island weigh election protections  PoliticoAttorney general nominee talks election interference today — Shutdown forces DOJ to cancel darknet training. […]

on January 15, 2019 at 12:41 pm

2020 will be a national security election  The Washington PostNo matter how long this government shutdown lasts or how many more follow, 2020 will be a national security election. We cannot ignore the world no matter ... […]

on January 14, 2019 at 10:47 pm

Millions of dollars requested to enhance election security in Indiana  FOX 59 IndianapolisINDIANAPOLIS – As part of his newly unveiled budget proposal, Gov. Eric Holcomb is requesting $10 million for election security. A majority of that money would ... […]

on January 14, 2019 at 7:57 pm

Idaho plans to hire a cybersecurity specialist for elections  StateScoopIdaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney said last week he would like to hire a cybersecurity specialist for his office to lead the state's efforts to repel attempts ... […]

on January 14, 2019 at 2:05 am

Letter: HR-1 bill would make elections more fair  Times Union Money talks. We want to hear what it says before we vote. Disclosing tax returns will tell us volumes about a candidate. Stopping corruption and other criminal ... […]

on January 12, 2019 at 11:22 pm

Election security ops in place as poll period starts  INQUIRER.netA nationwide gun ban, the setting up of police checkpoints across the country and other security measures will be implemented starting on Sunday as the ... […]

on January 12, 2019 at 9:15 pm

DRC Election Results Suggest a Rare Chance for Change  Africa Center for Strategic StudiesCivic action has been vital to reach a historic outcome of the DRC election, however, many challenges remain to achieve a genuine democratic transition. […]