أحاط عرض فيلم "ملك الرمال" المخرج السوري نجدة أنزور جدلا كبيرا قبل سنة من عرضه، لتناوله شخصية الملك عبد العزيز آل سعود مؤسس المملكة العربية السعودية

وقد عرض الفيلم للمرة الأولى في الحادي عشر من سبتمبر الحالي بحي هاي ماركت وسط لندن كما وجهت الجهات السعودية انتقادات شديدة للفيلم الذي احيط إنتاجة بسرية تامة

وقد تعذر الحصول على تعليق من الجهات السعودية بلندن بعد محاولات عدة من قبل بي بي سي للاتصال بهم

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بدأت شركة سامسونغ طرح تحديث لهاتفها الذكي غالاكسي S3، وذلك بعد أسابيع من محاولة مماثلة باءت بالفشل وأغضبت المستخدمين

فقد وجد بعض مستخدمي الهاتف S3 أن أجهزتهم تستنفد البطارية بسرعة، أو يصيبها الجمود فجأة، أو تتوقف كليا عن العمل

وكان من المفترض أن يحصل المستخدمون في التحديث على النسخة 4.3 من برنامج التشغيل اندرويد المعروفة كذلك باسم جيلي بين

وقالت سامسونغ في بيان "نعتذر عن الإزعاج الذي تسبب فيه هذا الأمر."

وأوضح البيان أن "الإصلاح لهذه الأمور من خلال التحديث جيلي بين 4.3 الخاص بغالاكسي S3 بدأ طرحه لمستخدمين منتقين في بريطانيا، وسيستمر."

ولم يكن بوسع سامسونغ تقديم معلومات أكثر دقة عن هوية المستخدمين "المنتقين"، أو موعد حل المشكلة بشكل كامل.

وبدا أن أكثر المستخدمين تضررا من المشاكل - التي بدأت الشهر الماضي - كانوا في الولايات المتحدة وبريطانيا

واضطرت سامسونغ لتجميد خدمة التحديث الخاصة بها مؤقتا بعد سيل من الشكاوى عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي، أكثرها شيوعا الفترة الزمنية التي يستغرقها الإصلاح

وتكهن نشطاء في مجال التكنولوجيا أن سامسونغ ربما تسرعت في طرح التحديث أول مرة لضمان توافق الهاتف من طراز s3 مع ساعة غالاكسي الذكية التي تنتجها الشركة

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2014 FIFA WORLD CUP DRAW

• Venue: Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil 
• Date: Friday, 6 December

Coverage: Watch on BBC Two from 16:30-17:45 GMT, live streaming online; listen on BBC Radio 5 live; text commentary on the BBC Sport website

BBC Sport will give readers the chance to have their say on the 2014 Fifa World Cup in a series of online votes.

Ahead of the draw on Friday, 6 December, visitors to the site can cast their vote on some of the biggest questions around the tournament.

Questions include who the world cup winners will be and how far England can go in the competition.

All the votes will be hosted throughbbc.co.uk/worldcup. They will be available to users in the UK only.

The first vote takes place between 10:30 GMT and 12:30 GMT ahead of the draw later in the afternoon.

The second will tie in with the BBC Two Match of the Day draw programme between 16:30 GMT and 17:45 GMT, ahead of the final vote during BBC Radio 5 live from 19:00 GMT.

To cast your vote you will need to be signed in to the BBC website. Signing in or registering a new BBC iD is simple.

To do so, register or sign in using a username or email address and a password. One vote can be cast per BBC iD.

Registering for a BBC iD now will mean you are ready to cast your vote in Sports Personality on 15 December which will have online voting for the first time.

Full details of the terms and conditions for the World Cup votes.

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As well as being able to vote, you will also be able to comment on stories, add favourites and more. We store your information securely, and we never share it without your permission. We will only use your personal data for the purposes of running the vote and in accordance with our Privacy and Cookies Policy.

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1. Memorize something everyday.Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment. Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.
2. Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.
3. Develop an endless curiosity about this world.Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Stop and observe all of the little things as completely unique events. Try new things. Get out of your comfort zone and try to experience as many different environments and sensations as possible. This world has so much to offer, so why not take advantage of it?
4. Remember people’s namesso that they feel appreciated and for your own future benefit when you want something from that person. To do this, say their name back to them when they introduce themselves. Then repeat the name in your head a number of times until you are sure you have it. Continue to use their name in conversation as much as possible to remove any chance of forgetting it. If you’re still having trouble, make up a rhyme about their name: “Dan the Man” or “Natalie flatters me.”
5. Get fit!It’s ridiculous to think that we have one body, one sole means of functioning, and people are too lazy to take care of themselves. Fit bodies lead to better health, confidence and more success with romantic endeavors. I’d say those are 3 very good reasons to get in shape.
6. Learn to focus only on the present.The past is unchangeable so it is futile to reflect on it unless you are making sure you do not repeat past mistakes. The future is but a result of your actions today. So learn from the past to do better in the present so that you can succeed in the future.
7. Even more specifically, live in THIS moment.Even 10 minutes ago is the past. If you live purely in this moment you will always be happy because there is nothing wrong in this split-second.
8. Smile more often.Whenever you get a grin on your face, your brain is releasing serotonin, the happy hormone. Smiling is the natural way to force yourself to be happy. Many people even smile for five minutes straight in the morning to get themselves in a great mood for the day. It is a very powerful tool that is utilized less and less as we grow older and need happiness more than ever. Just remember that while happiness leads to smiles, smiles also lead to happiness.
9. Drink water.Hydration is tremendously important for overall health. Soda has absolutely ZERO nutritional content; it’s like pouring a punch of sugar and syrup into your cup. Instead, fill it with life-replenishing water. It may taste plain at first if you’re coming off of a heavy soda-drinking streak, but you’ll soon find yourself addicted to it. 10 glasses per day is optimal, how many have you been getting lately?
10. Don’t take life so seriously!Learn to laugh at the little things and this whole “existence” thing will be a whole lot easier. Be amused by your mistakes and failures and be thankful that you learned your lesson and won’t mess up like that again. And most importantly do things that you enjoy! Life is not strictly business, it can be mixed with pleasure.
11. Think positive thoughts.When you find yourself thinking a negative thought, stop it immediately by any means necessary. Slap yourself in the face, yell something positive at the top of your lungs or jump up and down. Do whatever it takes to get back to a positive mindset as such is essential for continual happiness and success.
12. Read books.Knowledge is power. If you’re looking for some mind-blowing books to read, check out ’8 Books That Will Violent Shift Your Perspective’.
13. Get in the sun.Superman was completely re-energized when he flew out to space and soaked in some rays and you can do the same right outside your front door (if you live in a constantly dreary place, my apologies). The sun feels amazing: your entire body will be coursing with warmth and life.
14. Help others.I’ll just give you a plethora of reasons why this is a MUST
    • Helping people has a ripple effect. If you help someone they will feel more obliged to help someone else, and so on. Pay it forward
    • You grow by giving and helping others. It can change you in ways you never expected
    • Your relationship with that person will become stronger
    • It’s the most fulfilling thing you can do on this planet. It not only feels amazing physically, you also feel like a good person
    • You might be able to call in a favor later when you need some help
    • Karma (if you believe in it)
    • Because there are more people in this world than just you
15. Set aside a specific time to worry each day.Ponder all of your problems and anxieties during that time so that they will not distract you during work or moments of pleasure. This way you can be extremely efficient with your time and avoid focusing on negative things as much as possible. If you get all of your worry out of the way and have the mental fortitude to keep from reverting back to them, you will be much happier on the daily.
16. Be honest at all times.Lies lead to nothing but trouble. Being known as trustworthy is an excellent trait to maintain and essential to having integrity.
17. Sleep less.Fully adjusting to a new sleep cycle can take up to 21 days so don’t give up if you feel tired after switching to 5-hour nights. The “required” 8 hour/night is for normal people. If you’re reading THIS article on THIS site, you are not normal. So figure out how much sleep YOU really need and adjust accordingly. As enjoyable as sleep is, waking existence is much more fulfilling and efficient. IF this really sparks your interest, check out alternate sleep cycles with which you can be fine off of 2 hours of sleep per day.
18. Read “Bringers of Light” and “Conversations with God” by Neale Donald Walsch.These books will help you decide what you want to do in this life and how to get to that point. They will also profoundly change the way you look at the purpose of existence. Read them!
19. Figure out what your goals and dreams are.So many people wander aimlessly through life simply go for whatever small thing they want moment by moment. Instead, decide what your perfect life consists of and begin to put the steps in motion to reach that place. The most satisfying thing in the world (yes, better than sex, much better) is overcoming a challenge and reaching a goal. We are the happiest when we are growing and working towards something better.
20. Start your day off right.Wake up and set aside an hour for personal development activities (meditation, self-introspection, observing nature, etc.) Do the things that make you feel blissful, optimistic and empowered so that you can set a positive tone for your day. I guarantee that once you start doing this, your days will be more enjoyable and fulfilling. Today is going to be the best day of your life.
21. Utilize ‘The Burning Method.’Whenever a fear or worry or complaint comes to mind, close your eyes and imagine writing down the thought on a piece of paper. Then proceed to light the paper and fire and watch it disintegrate. Even better, actually write it down and burn it. You won’t have any problem ridding your mind of the thought after doing this.
22. Travel. 
    Anyone who has ever gone anywhere will tell you that traveling is one of the most exciting and life-changing activities that you can do. Observing a different culture will expand your mind while making you further appreciate the life you already live. This goes back to becoming an explorer: this world is your jungle so go explore! Who knows, maybe you’ll find a place you love so much that you decide to move. Imagine the positive repercussions a new environment could have on your life.
23. The Rubber Band MethodThis is the third and final way to rid yourself of negative thoughts (hopefully by now you have figured out that this is very important!). Place a rubber band around your wrist and snap it against your skin anytime a negative thought finds its way into your head. This operant conditioning technique associates a slight pain with negative thoughts like Pavlov associated food/salivation with the sound of a bell. Sounds a bit cruel at first but it only stings for a second, I promise. Plus the outcome, having only positive thoughts, far outweighs a little slap on the wrist here and there.
24. Learn to be unaffected by the words of others.Most people get very upset when they are called negative names by others, but there is a simple trick to overcoming this. Here it is: If I went up to you and called you a fire hydrant, would you be upset? Of course not. Obviously you are not a fire hydrant, you are a human being. The same concept applies to when someone calls you something that you know you are not. They are foolish for saying such things, so why would you react with such anger? The only exception is when someone calls you something that is true! In this case, you should thank them for alerting you to a weakness, one that you can now work on changing.
25. Read “Zen and the Art of Happiness” by Chris Prentiss.This book will give you the knowledge and instruction to be happy at all times regardless of the circumstances. Yes, this sounds like an oversimplification of happiness, but I assure you that this book will change you in an amazing way.


26. Develop the ability to forgive.Forgiveness is something that most people fail miserably at even thought it’s so simple. Grudges only bring more misery to those who hold them and prevent good relations with the target. YOU makes mistakes all of the time so why not have mercy when other do? Remaining angry feels horrible while forgiving someone brings a refreshing sensation to the mind and healing to the relationship.
27. Be the person that makes others feel special.Be known for your kindness and sympathy.
28. Learn to lucid dreamor to realize when you are dreaming so that you can control your dreams. Sleep feels good, but it’s rather boring and unproductive. With lucid dreaming under your belt, night-time can be even more exciting than when you are awake. You can do anything: fly, travel to other planets, party with a celebrity, get intimate with your dream boy/girl, etc. Many lucid dreams have also reported being able to speak directly with the subconscious during dreams by demanding to be taken to it after becoming lucid. For those that know a thing or two about your subconscious, that is a BIG deal.
29. Visualize daily.It has been said and proven time and time again that what you focus on is what you get. If you complain all of the time, you will run into more of the things you complain about. The same goes for good things like health, wealth and happiness. So spend some time in the morning imagining yourself achieving whatever it is that you currently desire. Focus is key in this exercise, so choose a quiet environment where you won’t be disturbed. If you’re having trouble focusing and continually find that your mind has wandered to something else, read about meditation in the following life tip. There is a lot more to this concept, so check out the full article on visualization and the law of attraction here.
30. Meditate everyday for at least 20 minutes.In this modern world where everyone is so connected to everything else via cell phones, TV and internet, most people rarely enjoy the beauty of silence. The ability to quiet your mind and relax your body is an art and skill that everyone should develop. Simply sit somewhere, preferably in nature, and focus on your breathing or try to think about nothing. This is going to be extremely hard at first! You might find it boring or just plain impossible to think of nothing, but you will get better and you will learn to love it. Post-meditation, you will feel extremely clear-headed and.. well, just plain wonderful. The only way to really understand this sensation is to try it.
31. Learn to control your mind.What kind of skilled human are you if you cannot even control your own thoughts? While the human mind is described as being a stream of consciousness, that does not mean you can’t decide where your stream flows. Techniques like meditation and the 3 ways to flush out negative thoughts will aid you immensely in learning to control your mind.
32. Learn to control your emotions.The only person that can make you unhappy is you! You are the one that decides to be affected by the words and actions of others. Realize this so that the next time you experience a negative emotion, you can find the strength within yourself to overcome it.
33. Take a class in speed reading.Books are full of information that can enhance your knowledge-base, vocabulary and yourself as a person. Speed reading is an easy way to get at this info faster so that you can have more time for other endeavors.
34. Relax!This one is for you workaholics out there (myself included). Yes, work is very important and productive but you need to take some time to chill out everyday or you are going to burn out faster than a candle with no oxygen. Additionally, you need to reward yourself for a job well done. What’s the use of doing all of that work if you can’t have a little fun from time to time anyways?
35. Work on making good first impressions.Practice a strong, firm handshake and the small talk that generally goes along with meeting someone for the first time. People won’t know what to think of you if you have nothing more to say beyond “My name is _______, nice to meet you.” Also make sure you remember names, as mentioned previously. Who knows, you may be going into business with or marrying this person you’re meeting for the first time if you make a good impression. Be sure and make an excellent one.
36. Learn to use your eyes to their full potential:
    • Make constant eye contact when in conversation. Looking away (especially down) is a sign of inferiority and uncertainty. Instead, look at your conversation partner dead in the eyes and keep them locked on
    • Master the piercing stare. You know when someone looks at you and it feels like they can see into your soul? Well that’s not a hereditary characteristic, it just takes practice. Work on sharpening your gaze in the mirror. You’ll know you have it when it’s intimidating to continue looking at yourself
    • Master the one-eyebrow raise. This one isn’t necessary by any means, but hey, why not? Pick a brow to learn with and go look in a mirror. Raise both of your eyebrows but use your hand to hold down the brow that you want to stay down. This will probably feel very stupid at first but if you keep trying, you will eventually pin down the muscle you need to flex to get that one brow up
37. Be mysterious.Don’t let off everything about you and definitely leave out some major details. There is something both alluring and mesmerizing about someone who no one knows fully about. I’m not saying to confide in no one or to alienate yourself. Just think James Bond.
38. Come up with a life mantra.You know, like “Carpe Diem” or “Live life to the fullest,” but not as cliché. Make it something that really hits home with you so that you will actually stick to it. Make sure it’ not so specific that it rarely applies but also not so general that it’s not personal.
39. Get good at something.Call it a hobby or a passion, whatever it is, just get damn good at it. Your occupation does not count! Make it something that you can practice often enough to excel at. Examples: Magic tricks, surfing, ping-pong, creating short films, and unicycling. It can be anything but I would recommend choosing something that: 1) You are passionate about 2) You can bust out at any moment to display your skills for any discerning crowd. My mind goes immediately to aerobatics and break dancing, but that’s just me.
40. Work out those abs.Above any other muscle group in the entire body, the abs are the most important. They constitute your core, the center point of your body. Your ability to balance comes almost completely from the strength of your abdominal muscles and balance is vital to performance in any physical activity. Summary: they’re very important. For more info on how to work out your abs, check out this video.
41. Keep your brain sharp.The majority of people are stuck in ruts. They go to the same job everyday, hang out with the same friends and eat at the same places. While that may feel safe, it’s not the most stimulating lifestyle for your brain. Those synapses have been built up enough, so try something that you do NOT know how to do! Buy a model car kit, master the art of sudoku or crosswords, or go pick up another major at your nearest college. The point is you need to be learning new things to keep your brain honest. Form new synapses by forcing your mind to work in ways it has not worked before. Just like physical workouts, doing too much of the same exercise will eventually give no results. Switch it up!
42. Read something inspirational right before bed and after waking.This will set get you in a great mood for sleep and for the day. Read anything from a famous speech to your favorite self-improvement book. Try to read something that get’s you really excited in the morning especially so that you’ll leave your house beaming with energy and wonder.
43. Do what you love.
    There is a huge difference between making a life and making a living; which one are you making right now? So many spend their entire lives trying to make as much money as possible so that they can afford to do what they really want later. It makes no sense to settle in life until you’re 65 so that you can retire and do what you want when you’re already WAY past your prime. We only live life once so why wouldn’t you want to spend it pursuing your bliss? To do anything else would be a tragic waste of the freedom you are allowed if you are reading this right now. Follow your bliss and you will be a thousand times more happy than your retirement date and 40+ years younger. But first you need to figure out what you love to do…
44. Choose your friends wisely.You are affected far more than you think by the people you spend your time with. Do your friends share your values? Do they encourage you when you speak of your goals and dreams or do they scoff? Make sure the people around you are conducive to the lifestyle you want to lead or you will find yourself being dragged again and again into behavior that distances you from your desires. Friends with a habit of producing negative thoughts will especially hinder you. This can be a hard task to follow through with if you realize you good friend is one of these saboteurs, but you must be firm! Don’t let anyone get in the way of you being all that you can be.
45. Don’t burn bridges.By that I mean maintain your relationships with people even if you think you are never going to see them again. For example, if you are quitting your job, don’t chew out your boss before leaving! You might run into him/her again later and life and wish you had never severed ties so harshly. You never know when you might need the help of someone you knew in the past. Plus there is already too much hatred in this world, why add more towards the people you interact with?
46. Keep a journal/diary.It sounds like a very monotonous habit at first, but when you get into it, that little book will become a great way to organize your thoughts and track your growth over the years. Most of us already stay awake in bed at night pondering the events of the day anyways so why not document those thoughts in an organized fashion? That will allow you to look back and observe how your way of thinking has changed over time.
47. Read “New Pyscho-Cybernetics” by Dr. Maxwell Maltz.This book will explain why the content of your thoughts has such a profound effect on your life through religious, philosophical and scientific arguments. A must read for completely understand who this life thing works.
48. Learn to use and trust your subconscious/intuition.When you spend time in silence everyday, listen not for words but for a feeling that tells you to do something. Do not mistake your own reasoning and thoughts for those of your subconscious. If you can track where the thought came from, (this thought led to that thought which led to this thought, etc.) then it was not from your subconscious. Learning to accurately discern between the two will allow you to tap into knowledge that you don’t consciously have.
49. Develop a charismatic personality.You know, the kind of personality that is surrounded by people constantly and is the life of the party. Start visualizing yourself as THAT person. Maybe take a short course on dynamic speaking and learn some jokes. Take the time to learn some party tricks and sleight of hand. Most importantly, believe that you already are charismatic even if you fail at being the center point of the next party. Lie to yourself constantly and tell yourself that you are more warm and gregarious than Ronald Regan. Belief is the first step! Reality will come soon after.
50. Love is all there is.If you truly want to be a master of life, let love be in your every action. Love your friends, family and enemies alike. This is the most difficult thing to do out of this entire list, which is why it is listed at #50. But if you accomplish this, you will be seen as a leader among everyone that allows hate, envy, disgust and all other negative emotions into their lives. Think Gandhi. Love is so rare in this world when compared to the massive presence of hate that by exuding love, you will immediately see yourself and the people around you change. Love. Love. Love.

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Fast-food restaurant workers across the US are staging a 24-hour strike in protest against low wages.

Walkouts were reported in New York, Chicago, Washington DC, and also Detroit, Michigan; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Organisers hoped workers in as many as 100 cities will participate in what is the latest in a series of such actions.

Unions want a $15-an-hour (£9.19) federal minimum wage. The current one, set in 2009, is $7.25 per hour.

President Barack Obama, who has backed a Senate measure to increase the minimum to $10.10, specifically mentioned fast-food workers "who work their tails off and are still living at or barely above poverty", in an economic policy speech on Wednesday.

'We can't survive'

His Democratic allies, who control the upper chamber of Congress, have said a vote on the matter could be held this month.

But even if it passes the Senate, it is not clear if it would be approved by the Republican-led House of Representatives.

Nearly 100 protestors gathered around a Wendy's restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, at midday, carrying signs saying "stick together for $15/hr".

Shaquena Davis told the BBC she worked at the fast-food restaurant, making $7.25.

"I got kicked out of school because I couldn't pay the bill," she said. "I'm living in a one-bedroom apartment with five people."

Kachelle Krump, 23, works at a Burger King in the area. She told the BBC she works 16 to 20 hours a week and would like more hours, but that management had been unhelpful.

"I have a child who is seven years old - she's in school, she needs things," said Ms Krump.

Of her employer, Burger King, she said: "It's a billion dollar company. Share a little."

In Detroit, about 50 demonstrators turned out for an early morning rally in front of a McDonald's, including a handful of employees who walked off the job. However, the restaurant stayed open.

Another 40 demonstrators rallied at a Burger King in Atlanta.

The American fast-food industry has come under increasing scrutiny because part-time jobs, including retail and food positions, have made up most of the job growth since the recession.

It is not yet clear how many fast-food restaurants will be affected by Thursday's industrial action.

The workers' last nationwide strike, in August, was patchy, with some restaurants appearing to function normally while others were unable to do business.

The National Restaurant Association, an industry lobbying group, called the strikes a "campaign engineered by national labour groups", claiming the vast majority of participants were in fact union protestors.

The association said firms already face "great uncertainty".

"Calls to double the minimum wage only intensify the challenges faced by job creators."

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The death of Nelson Mandela is "extremely sad and tragic", Prince William has said.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were watching a film about the ex-South African president when the news broke.

Speaking after the premiere, he said: "We were just reminded of what an extraordinary and inspiring man Nelson Mandela was and my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family right now."

Prime Minister David Cameron said Mr Mandela was a "hero of our time".

The flag above Downing Street is flying at half-mast as a mark of respect.

Prince William and Kate were watching the UK and European premiere of Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom at the Odeon Leicester Square in London as part of the Royal Film Performance.

One of the most inspirational human beings to have lived & without doubt the nicest man I ever met.”

The film's cast, including British actor Idris Elba, who plays Mandela, and Naomie Harris, as his ex-wife Winnie Mandela, were also at the event, along with his daughter Zindzi Mandela.

Meanwhile, England's cricket squad paid their respects to Mr Mandela by wearing black armbands as they stood for a two-minutes silence before the start of the second day of the Second Test against Australia in Adelaide.

And British Formula 1 Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton said in a Facebook statement that meeting Mr Mandela was one of the "most special moments in my life".

He added: "One of the most inspirational human beings to have lived & without doubt the nicest man I ever met. I will miss you, we will miss you."

Mr Mandela, 95, had been receiving intense home-based medical care for a lung infection after three months in hospital.

His death was announced on South African national TV by the country's president Jacob Zuma.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, was among the others in the UK to pay tribute to Mr Mandela.

He said: "The death of President Nelson Mandela was announced in memorable words by President Zuma.

"South Africa has lost its greatest citizen and its father. Nelson Mandela, fighting to the end, is freed to be with his God in joy and reward for his great service and sacrifice."

Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, the Archbishop of Glasgow and president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Scotland, said: "I will remember Nelson Mandela not only for his courage and his ideals.

"Rather I will remember him for the great example he gave of the power of forgiveness. And from his forgiveness great hope grew."

From the Church of Scotland, The Right Rev Lorna Hood, the Kirk's Moderator, said: "Nelson Mandela was a towering figure of the 20th century whose strength, courage and determination are only matched by his grace and ability to forgive."

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JPMorgan Chase is warning 465,000 holders of pre-paid cash cards issued by the US bank that their personal data may have been hacked.

The bank's network was attacked in July, and it was detected in September that servers had been breached.

JP Morgan said it found no evidence that money was taken from accounts.

However, a "small amount" of data was taken, but nothing critical such as social security numbers, birth dates and email addresses, the bank said.

The pre-paid cards were issued for corporations to pay employees and for government agencies to issue tax refunds, unemployment compensation and other benefits.

The almost half-a-million customers were being contacted because JPMorgan said it could not be sure which accounts had been breached.

The warning only affects the bank's UCard users, not holders of debit cards, credit cards or pre-paid Liquid cards.

Officials from the states of Louisiana and Connecticut said the bank notified them this week that personal information of some of their citizens may have been exposed.

Louisiana citizens included about 6,000 people who received cards with state income tax refunds, plus 5,300 receiving child support payments and 2,200 receiving unemployment benefits, according to a statement from state Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols.

The bank said it didn't know who was behind the attack, although agencies including the FBI were investigating the matter.

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Cardinal Sean O'Malley announced in the Italian capital, Rome , on Thursday, that the Pope Francis is working on the establishment of a body to prevent sexual harassment of minors , and to support the victims of harassment .

The new body will work to inform those in charge of the church to join forces with civil authorities and to report cases of sexual abuse , as indicated by O'Malley .

But O'Malley said that the church in the past focused on the judicial side in dealing with such issues , and that the pope now wants to focus on priestly side in dealing with victims of sexual harassment .

He pointed out that the Pope did not choose the members of the body yet, but confirmed that the body will be international and will include experts in the field of dealing with these issues .

The Commission proposed to advisers Cardinals , consisting of eight members of the idea of ​​founding the body Monday , and approved by the Pope as part of the reform process , which works on the implementation of the Catholic Church .

Although the sexual harassment of children was considered a crime under the law of the church , that the pope has to declare the law last July , which criminalizes any harassment reality within the borders of the Vatican under state law.

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أعلن الكاردينال شون أومالي في العاصمة الإيطالية روما، الخميس، أن البابا فرانسيس يعمل على تأسيس هيئة لمنع التحرش الجنسي بالقاصرين، ودعم ضحايا التحرش

وستعمل الهيئة الجديدة على إعلام القائمين على الكنيسة ليوحدوا جهودهم مع السلطات المدنية والتبليغ عن حالات الإساءة الجنسية، وفقاً لما أشار إليه أومالي

لكن أومالي أضاف بأن الكنيسة ركزت في السابق على الجانب القضائي في التعامل مع مثل هذه القضايا، وأن البابا يرغب الآن بالتركيز على الجانب الكهنوتي في التعامل مع ضحايا التحرش الجنسي

وأشار إلى أن البابا لم يختر أعضاء الهيئة بعد، ولكن أكد بأن الهيئة ستكون دولية وستتضمن خبراء في مجال التعامل مع هذه القضايا

واقترحت لجنة المستشارين الكرادلة المكونة من ثمانية أعضاء فكرة تأسيس الهيئة الإثنين، ووافق عليها البابا كجزء من عملية الإصلاح التي يعمل على تنفيذها في الكنيسة الكاثوليكية

ورغم أن التحرش الجنسي بالأطفال اعتبر جريمة تحت قانون الكنيسة، إلى أن البابا قام بإعلان قانون في يوليو/ تموز الماضي، يجرم فيه أي تحرش واقع داخل حدود الفاتيكان تحت قانون الدولة

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Facebook teamed up with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) to bust a criminal organization responsible for infecting 11 million computers and thus causing an estimated $850 million in losses. Thanks to the company’s help, the DOJ, the FBI and international law enforcement partners, on Tuesday announced the successful dismantling of the crime ring.

10 individuals from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, New Zealand, Peru, the UK, and the US were arrested. In addition to handcuffs, the operation included the execution of numerous search warrants and interviews, identifying international cybercrime rings linked to multiple variants of the Yahos malwarethat made up the Butterfly botnet. The threat in question stole (and still does if you manage to get infected) computer users’ credit card, bank account details, and other personal identifiable information.

So where does Facebook come in? Throughout the investigation, the company’s security team helped law enforcement by identifying the root cause of the malware, the perpetrators, and those affected by the attacks. Yahos targeted Facebook users from 2010 to October 2012, and the social network’s security systems were able to detect affected accounts and then provide tools to remove these threats.

In addition to Facebook and the aforementioned US organizations, this was a massive joint effort. The FBI’s Cyber Division worked with its International Operations Division, as well as various offices across the US. Furthermore, multiple international organizations also helped out, including Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska Ministry of Interior, Republic of Croatia, Ministry of Interior General Police Directorate, National Police Office for Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime, New Zealand Police, Peruvian National Police, and the UK’s Serious Organised Crime Agency.

The FBI offered the following advice to Facebook users (and the public in general):

It is recommended that computer users update their applications and operating system on a regular basis to reduce the risk of compromise and perform regular anti-virus scanning of their computer system. It is also helpful to disconnect personal computers from the Internet when the machines are not in use.

While we’re not exactly sure that the final point of advice will take off, the general rules of thumbs are: don’t click on anything you aren’t sure about, and make sure to keep your software updated.

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أعلن مكتب التحقيقات الفدرالي FBI أنه قام بإعتقال 10 أشخاص مسؤولين عن القيام بالعديد من 

الجرائم الإلكترونية وذلك بفضل التعاون الكبير الذي قدمته لهم شبكة الفيس بوك الإجتماعية .

ويذكر بأن هذه العصابة تم إلقاء القبض عليهم في عده بلدان ومن بينها كرواتيا، والبوسنة والهرسك 

ونيوزيلندا والولايات المتحدة وقد تسببت في إلقاء الضرر وإصابه 11 مليون جهاز كمبيوتر وخسائر 

قدرت بأكثر من 850 مليون دولار بعد سرقة العديد من البيانات الحساسه مثل أرقام بطاقات الائتمان  

وقد استهدفت هذه العصابة مستخدمي شبكة التواصل الإجتماعي فيس بوك من سنة  2010 

وحتى أكتوبر 2012 مما ساعد مكتب التحقيقات الفدرالي في تحديد  الجناة والضحايا من البرامج 

الضارة التي يتم إرسالها ومن ثم توفير أدوات لإزالة هذه التهديدات.

وتجدر الإشارة إلى أن FBI قامت في شهر يونيو الماضي بالقبض على حوالي 24 هاكرز قاموا 

بسلسلة كبيرة من الجرائم الإلكترونية  تسببت في سرقة ما يقدر ب-205 مليون دولار من البطاقات 

الائتمانية ومنهم 11 شخصا من أصيلي الولايات المتحدة .

وتعليقا على هذا الحدث نصح مكتب FBI المستخدمين بأخذ الاحتياطات اللازمة وتحديث أنظمة 

التشغيل بشكل مستمر ناهيك عن عدم النقر على أي وصلة غير موثوق فيها ودعت إلى قطع 

الأنترنت عندما يكون جهاز الحاسوب ليس في وضع إستعمال .

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