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TheRepublic.com 

US, coalition looks to boost propaganda war on Islamic State

PARIS - U.S. and coalition forces are battling Islamic State militants in the skies and on the ground across Iraq and Syria, but the allies are increasingly also targeting the airwaves, where they now are losing the propaganda war.

Vox 

Good luck distinguishing the extremists from the moderates

A lot of the presidential candidates debates so far this cycle have focused on ideological purity. The Democratic candidates have argued over which one of them has greater fealty to the Obama presidency's accomplishments, while the Republicans have been fighting over who is more Reagan-like. But activists and voters also have to consider the concept of electability. This is proving harder this year than usual.

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International Business Times 

Encryption Debate A 'Waste Of Time,' NSA Director Says Amid Security vs. Surveillance Battle

The current political debate surrounding the use of encryption and other technology meant to boost user privacy is a “waste of time” that will not help the United States defeat the Islamic State and other terrorist groups, said Adm. Mike Rogers, director of the U.S. National Security Agency. Rogers predicted Thursday that non-state actors will increase their use of technology to amplify their message and threaten the U.S.

«Gazette Times» (gazettetimes.com) 

NY group cancels 2016 music festival founded by Pete Seeger

BEACON, N.Y. (AP) — The annual Hudson Valley music festival that folk singer Pete Seeger staged for decades has been canceled this year because of financial difficulties, the environmental con…

«The Bismarck Tribune» (bismarcktribune.com) 

NY group cancels 2016 music festival founded by Pete Seeger

BEACON, N.Y. (AP) — The annual Hudson Valley music festival that folk singer Pete Seeger staged for decades has been canceled this year because of financial difficulties, the environmental con…

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Taliban send message of impunity with school massacre

As grieving Pakistani parents lament the government's failure to keep their children safe, analysts say the Taliban have sent a message with their latest campus massacre - a national crackdown on extremism has failed and they can hit targets at will.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Taliban send message of impunity with school massacre

As grieving Pakistani parents lament the government's failure to keep their children safe, analysts say the Taliban have sent a message with their latest campus massacre - a national crackdown on extremism has failed and they can hit targets at will.

BuzzFeed 

Are You Sia?

Do you have thick skin and an elastic heart?

«Indiewire» 

Watch: 1-Hour 44-Minute Conversation With Todd Haynes Covering His Career, Inspiration, And ‘Carol’

Since his controversial breakthrough with “Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story” — the suburban set pop-musical starring Barbie and Ken dolls — Todd Haynes has been breaking ground on new cinematic territory for nearly 30 years. The work that followed ‘Superstar,’ has been equally individual, and at most turns, a unique reimagining of events and scenarios that cut to the core of the subject matter. READ MORE: Retrospective: The Films Of Todd Haynes But for all of his idiosyncratic filmmaking... Читать дальше...

Stars and Stripes 

Army secretary nominee vows to reverse troop cuts

President Barack Obama’s nominee to be the next Army secretary told the Senate on Thursday that he would reverse plans to shed 40,000 soldiers during the next two years.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Govt proposes amendments to process of registration of foreign visitors

The home ministry said the purpose behind the proposal to amend the Registration of Foreigners Rules, 1992 to omit the said rules, along with the forms, and renotify them under the Foreigners Act, 1946 was “to remove ambiguity in the existing provisions and to streamline the procedure”.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

No water: Rabi sowing down by 40% in Saurashtra

Sowing for rabi season is nearing its end. Data released by the state’s agriculture department, however, shows a 40% drop in land cultivated this season in Saurashtra.