Syrian forces breach Aleppo prison in return to rebel-held north
Beiruts rounds report Syrian tanks backed by air power entered an Aleppo prison complex ending a yearlong siege and tightening Assad forces around a nearby rebel command post. State TV showed troops celebrating as the regime moves toward the June election amid broader gains in central and southern regions.
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House Moves to End NSA Bulk Phone Data Program
The House approved the USA Freedom Act by 303 to 121 paving a path to end the bulk collection and storage of Americans call records. The bill weakens key limits on the secret court and leaves NSA access under court orders while garnering mixed support from privacy groups and tech firms. Snowden’s disclosures spurred debate on privacy versus security as the measure heads to the Senate for consideration.
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Air Force rushes to fix nuclear security lapses after silo drill fail
An internal Air Force review of a Malmstrom Montana silo drill found a critical deficiency in security forces readiness to recapture a captured Minuteman 3 silo. The incident followed broader safety probes and amid multiple nuclear force problems including leadership lapses, burnout and a cheating scandal.
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Thai army orders Shinawatra family to report after coup
In Bangkok the military summoned Shinawatra relatives to a morning meeting as it seized power in Thailand. Street life remained subdued with a curfew 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and many schools closed while protests against the Shinawatra influence continued.
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