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Nato allies agree to cyber defence unit
Seven Nato members signed a deal today to provide staff and funds for a new research centre designed to boost the alliance's defences against cyber-terrorism. Defence ministers from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Italy, Spain and Slovakia met in Brussels today where they signed an agreement to finance the cyber defence facility, to be based in Estonia. Estonia, regarded as one of Europe's most internet-savvy nations, proposed the centre back in 2003, but it was only after last year's crippling cyber attacks against the Baltic nation that alliance leaders were convinced it was needed, said Major Raul Rikk, who will head the centre. The facility will begin operatiing in August. A staff of 30 specialists - recruited from Nato member states - will conduct research and training on cyber warfare. It will also be able to provide technical assistance to Nato members to fend off future attacks against their computer networks. The deal was struck after a regular meeting of chiefs of defence staff from the 26 allies. It also follows a decision at the Nato summit in Romania last month in which Nato leaders stressed the need for members to protect key information systems and develop the ability to counter a cyber attack. America has not signed up to the deal, but has agreed to join the project as an observer. Some experts are doubtful of the effectiveness of the new centre. Russian security analyst Andrei Soldatov said it was unlikely to address the real threat from cyber-terrorism. "Terrorists don't attack sites that are the best defended like a defence ministry but sites that offer public services such as banks. You can't protect this sector with one big shield," he said.
The Guardian – May 14, 2008 1:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Seven Nato members signed a deal today to provide staff and funds for a new research centre designed to boost the alliance's defences against cyber-terrorism. Defence ministers from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Italy, Spain and Slovakia met in Brussels today where they signed an agreement to finance the cyber defence facility, to be based in Estonia. Estonia, regarded as one of Europe's most internet-savvy nations, proposed the centre back in 2003, but it was only after last year's crippling cyber attacks against the Baltic nation that alliance leaders were convinced it was needed, said Major Raul Rikk, who will head the centre. The facility will begin operatiing in August. A staff of 30 specialists - recruited from Nato member states - will conduct research and training on cyber warfare. It will also be able to provide technical assistance to Nato members to fend off future attacks against their computer networks. The deal was struck after a regular meeting of chiefs of defence staff from the 26 allies. It also follows a decision at the Nato summit in Romania last month in which Nato leaders stressed the need for members to protect key information systems and develop the ability to counter a cyber attack. America has not signed up to the deal, but has agreed to join the project as an observer. Some experts are doubtful of the effectiveness of the new centre. Russian security analyst Andrei Soldatov said it was unlikely to address the real threat from cyber-terrorism. "Terrorists don't attack sites that are the best defended like a defence ministry but sites that offer public services such as banks. You can't protect this sector with one big shield," he said.
The Guardian – May 14, 2008 1:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Worlds: Switzerland, Latvia cruise
QUEBEC CITY (CP) -- Andres Ambuhl and Sandy Jeannin scored early and Switzerland went on to pound De...
SportingNews.com – May 11, 2008 10:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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QUEBEC CITY (CP) -- Andres Ambuhl and Sandy Jeannin scored early and Switzerland went on to pound De...
SportingNews.com – May 11, 2008 10:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The missing multi-millionaire: A cut-throat mystery for the new Cold War
There was blood on the carpet. Lots of it. The room was in disarray, but nobody had seen a fight. The villa was secluded in its own private pine wood, yards from a beautiful white beach on the coast of Latvia. The owner was gone.
The Independent – May 10, 2008 11:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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There was blood on the carpet. Lots of it. The room was in disarray, but nobody had seen a fight. The villa was secluded in its own private pine wood, yards from a beautiful white beach on the coast of Latvia. The owner was gone.
The Independent – May 10, 2008 11:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Finns rally to beat gritty Latvia at World ChampionshipsRead full story for latest details.
Yahoo! – May 9, 2008 9:50 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Finland, Russia win again at world championships
Finland scored a late third period goal against Latvia and Russia overcame a 2-0 deficit to down Belarus as both hockey powers remained undefeated at the ice hockey world championships.
ESPN – May 9, 2008 8:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Finland scored a late third period goal against Latvia and Russia overcame a 2-0 deficit to down Belarus as both hockey powers remained undefeated at the ice hockey world championships.
ESPN – May 9, 2008 8:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Finland and Russia Survive Second-Round Scares
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) - Niko Kapanen's third period goal spared Finland's blushes as they beat Latvia 2-1 on Friday in their opening game of the second round at the ice hockey world championships.
Washington Post – May 9, 2008 8:40 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) - Niko Kapanen's third period goal spared Finland's blushes as they beat Latvia 2-1 on Friday in their opening game of the second round at the ice hockey world championships.
Washington Post – May 9, 2008 8:40 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Baltic backing for Lisbon Treaty
The parliaments in two Baltic states, Latvia and Lithuania, vote to approve the EU's Lisbon Treaty.
BBC News – May 8, 2008 6:15 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The parliaments in two Baltic states, Latvia and Lithuania, vote to approve the EU's Lisbon Treaty.
BBC News – May 8, 2008 6:15 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Stranded ship off Latvia evacuated
RIGA (Reuters) - Latvia's coast guard evacuated all 651 passengers from a grounded cruise ship after overnight efforts to move the vessel failed, officials said on Monday.
Reuters – May 5, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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RIGA (Reuters) - Latvia's coast guard evacuated all 651 passengers from a grounded cruise ship after overnight efforts to move the vessel failed, officials said on Monday.
Reuters – May 5, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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651 evacuated from stranded cruise ship
RIGA, Latvia -- Latvia's coast guard on Monday removed more than 650 people from a stranded cruise ship after tugboats failed to pull the luxury liner off an underwater sand bank in the Baltic Sea.
Chicago Sun Times – May 5, 2008 4:55 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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RIGA, Latvia -- Latvia's coast guard on Monday removed more than 650 people from a stranded cruise ship after tugboats failed to pull the luxury liner off an underwater sand bank in the Baltic Sea.
Chicago Sun Times – May 5, 2008 4:55 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Cruise ship evacuated off Latvian coast
RIGA, Latvia (AP) -- Latvia's coast guard on Monday removed more than 650 people from a stranded cruise ship after tugboats failed to pull the luxury liner off an underwater sand bank in the Baltic Sea....
AP – May 5, 2008 4:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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RIGA, Latvia (AP) -- Latvia's coast guard on Monday removed more than 650 people from a stranded cruise ship after tugboats failed to pull the luxury liner off an underwater sand bank in the Baltic Sea....
AP – May 5, 2008 4:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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