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Wikileaks

Wikileaks

An online news site that allows journalists and activists in possesion of sensitive information to share it anonymously with the public. The site was created in 2006 by Julian Assange.

# wikileaks - Monday 13 December, 2010

Amazon says site downtime not caused by ‘hacktivist’ group

The online retailer – which went down for 30 minutes last night – says its disruption was the cause of a technical fault.

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Poll: Is Julian Assange a hero, or a villain?

Some have called him the “most dangerous man in the world”. Other say he should be awarded the Nobel peace prize. What do you think?

Wikileaks cables: Sinn Féin leaders knew of Northern Bank heist plan

WikiLeaks cables suggest Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness knew of plans to rob Northern Bank while they participated in the peace process negotiations.

The 9 at 9: Monday

Nine things you really need to know by 9am: Wikileaks docs claims Adams and McGuinness knew about Northern bank heist, Pat Rabbitte calls for resignation of AIB board over bonuses, and Julian Assange seeks “non-timid” life partner for fun and a bit of light criminal conspiracy.

# wikileaks - Sunday 12 December, 2010

Vatican notes “extreme seriousness” of WikiLeaks breach

…but the Holy See’s press office says the data in a WikiLeaks cable is merely the opinion of the one who wrote it.

# wikileaks - Saturday 11 December, 2010

4chan hackers abandon attacks on WikiLeaks ‘opponents’

The Anonymous gathering of ‘hacktivists’ instead decide to spread WikiLeaks’ documents as much as is possible.

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Poll: Was the Vatican right to refuse the Murphy Commission?

Was the Vatican right to claim sovereignty and refuse to assist in the Murphy Commission investigation?

Vatican “offended” at being asked to assist Murphy Inquiry – WikiLeaks

The latest WikiLeaks documents show how the Vatican stonewalled requests to comply with investigations into clerical abuse.

The Vatican and Ireland: the WikiLeak in full

The full transcript of the leaked memo written by ambassador Julieta Valls Noyes on the Vatican attitude to the Murphy Report.

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Nine things you really, really need to know by 9am: the Vatican was “offended” at the Murphy Inquiries, the bailout is back in doubt, and the Old Enemy could still be coming to Dublin.

# wikileaks - Friday 10 December, 2010

Pfizer used ‘dirty tricks’ to avoid Nigerian payout: WikiLeaks cables

The cables reveal that the pharmaceutical giant hired private investigators to unearth evidence of corruption on a Nigerian official in order to halt a case about an alleged unauthorized drug trial.

Nobel Peace Prize for Julian Assange, suggests Russian official

Russian source suggests Assange’s supporters should nominate him for Nobel award as Putin criticises Assange’s ‘undemocratic’ detention.

# wikileaks - Thursday 9 December, 2010

Supporters launch web attacks as corporate world puts squeeze on WikiLeaks

Who’s who in the WikiLeaks cyber war as Visa, Mastercard, Paypal and other major corporations hit by ‘hactivists’.

# wikileaks - Wednesday 8 December, 2010

Julian Assange denied bail

The Wikileaks founder was denied bail today on the basis that he had “means and ways” to abscond.

WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange spends night in jail

UK court refuses Assange bail and the WikiLeaks founder now faces efforts to extradite him to Sweden for questioning about sexual assault allegations.

# wikileaks - Tuesday 7 December, 2010

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in UK

The controversial WikiLeaks editor will appear at a Magistrates court this afternoon in relation to sexual assault claims.

9 at 9: Tuesday

Nine things you really, really need to know this morning: Lenihan announces Budget 2011 today; WikiLeaks founder due in UK court later; and guess which TDs have the worst Dáil attendance record?

# wikileaks - Monday 6 December, 2010

Irish locations included in list of key US facilities released by WikiLeaks

Two Irish locations are specifically mentioned in list of places US described as vital to its national security.

Chinese officials forced Google censorship after searching for themselves – WikiLeaks

China ramped up pressure on Google to censor its results after senior officials searched for their own names, a leaked cable says.

The 9 at 9: Monday

Nine things you really need to know by 9am: Lenihan voted Europe’s worst finance minister; semi state bosses to escape pay cuts, and a live stunt on German TV goes horribly wrong.

# wikileaks - Saturday 4 December, 2010

PayPal suspends donations to WikiLeaks

One of whistleblowing website’s fundraising avenues cut off just days after US company supporting its .org domain name pulled its services.

# wikileaks - Friday 3 December, 2010

The week in photos

Some of the week’s biggest stories in pictures.

Wikileaks reveals US and Afghan scorn for British military

Leaked diplomatic cables show how both US and Afghan authorities had little faith in the British military’s capabilities.

WikiLeaks: ‘Complete mess’ Berlusconi took kickbacks from Putin

The Italian PM was profiting “personally and handsomely” from Russian energy deals – while partying himself ragged.

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WikiLeaks returns with new address after US provider pulls web services

Just days after being forced to change hosts, the wikileaks.org domain is pulled – forcing the site to take a new Swiss address.

# wikileaks - Wednesday 1 December, 2010

Take 5: Wednesday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

Interpol issues global alert over WikiLeaks’ Assange

…but it’s not over the Cablegate affair, it’s about the outstanding allegations of sexual impropriety.

Government targeted US-Shannon flights to dampen election criticism – WikiLeaks

The US government considered a civil case against five Irish anti-war protestors, according to the first WikiLeaks document on Ireland.

The first Irish WikiLeak: the full contents

The full transcript of the leaked memo written by ambassador James C Kenny on the US attitude to flights at Shannon.

# wikileaks - Tuesday 30 November, 2010

Take 5: Tuesday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock: Little change in latest consumer confidence data; Minister Ahern will not stand in the next general election; and Taiwan’s take on Ireland’s economy.

US ambassador shocked by ‘rude’ Prince Andrew comments

WikiLeaks documents show how the US Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan was dismayed at ‘cocky’ comments from the Queen’s son.

# wikileaks - Monday 29 November, 2010

US faces diplomatic crisis following leak of 250,000 embassy files

A quarter of a million files – most of which are marked ‘secret’ – strip the facades of international diplomats.

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The 9 at 9: Monday

Nine things you really, really need to know by 9am: the details of the bailout-that-wasn’t; ‘Snovember’ sees temperatures to fall as low as minus 10, and Leslie Nielsen dies.

# wikileaks - Sunday 28 November, 2010

US officials warn Wikileaks release will endanger lives

US officials have already contacted foreign governments ahead of tonight’s expected Wikileaks publication.

9 at 9: Sunday

Nine things you really need to know by 9am: More snow; South Korea’s war games; EU ministers meet on Irish bailout; and a big edible tree.

# wikileaks - Friday 26 November, 2010

US and Britain brace for latest Wikileaks release

US State Department says information lined up for next Wikileaks release could prove “harmful to the US and our interests”.

# wikileaks - Thursday 18 November, 2010

Swedish court issues arrest warrant for Wikileaks founder

Julian Assange has been called for questioning in Sweden about rape allegations levelled at him – which he says are an attempt at a smear campaign.

# wikileaks - Wednesday 27 October, 2010

US and Iraq urged to probe Wikileaks torture claims

The UN has called for a widespread investigation into alleged civilian executions and torture by the US military.

# wikileaks - Sunday 24 October, 2010

British slip-up may have given al-Qaida leader freedom

Osama bin Laden’s man in Iraq had been on the verge of capture – until a British helicopter ran out of fuel.