Apple has discreetly updated its legal guidelines. Now, the company requires U.S. law enforcement agencies to obtain a court order first before gaining access to specific aspects of Apple customer data. According to Apple’s updated guidelines, the company will only release customer data about push notifications with law enforcement “in response to a search warrant issued upon a showing... 

In response to the growing demand for open political discourse and the evolving landscape of public opinion, YouTube has made significant policy changes regarding the removal of videos that propagate false claims about previous US presidential elections. The video-sharing platform, acknowledging the need to create an environment where users can openly debate even controversial ideas, has announced... 

On Thursday, US media referred to a soon-to-be-released book by veteran American reporter Bob Woodward, who claimed, in particular, that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had once bragged about putting the head of his uncle on display after having him executed. Five North Korean Economy Ministry employees were executed by a firing squad over their criticism of policies pursued by the country’s leader... 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s migration policy has brought into question the German leader’s political future. What if Angela Merkel steps down? Experts weigh the pros and cons of the potential move. Angela Merkel’s “open-door” refugee policy has already prompted fierce debate among the Chancellor’s political opponents and ordinary Germans; the violent massive sex... 

British Prime Minister David Cameron British Prime Minister David Cameron says the United Kingdom will not remain in the European Union unless the European bloc makes certain policy shift. Speaking at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in London, Cameron said the EU needs to “address people’s concerns, including concerns about immigration.” He said, “Frankly, Britain’s... 

Facebook’s new privacy policy violates EU law, raising concerns over the sharing of private data with affiliated business without user consent. US privacy experts expressed concern over how Facebook shares this data with advertisers. European Data Protection Commissioner Gary Davis has asked for Facebook to clarify its new changes to users’ privacy policy. As commissioner, Davis is responsible... 

A protest against deportation of migrant workers' children. Israeli policy requires that these women leave the country within three months after giving birth or, alternatively, send their children abroad if they wish to retain their work visa. A report by the United Nation’s Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women has for the first time included criticism of Israel’s... 

Birthers beware: Hawaii may start ignoring your repeated requests for proof that President Barack Obama was born here. As the state continues to receive e-mails seeking Obama’s birth certificate, the state House Judiciary Committee heard a bill Tuesday permitting government officials to ignore people who won’t give up. “Sometimes we may be dealing with a cohort of people who believe...