NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Joe Biden
    United States of America
    COVID-19
    Russia-Ukraine crisis
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / World News / Project to dissuade potential ISIS recruits
    World

    Project to dissuade potential ISIS recruits

    Project to dissuade potential ISIS recruits
    Written by Shiladitya Ray
    Sep 11, 2016, 01:23 pm 3 min read
    Project to dissuade potential ISIS recruits

    Google-owned incubator Jigsaw has come up with an idea, called The Redirect Method, to dissuade potential ISIS recruits. They plan to place advertisements alongside results for phrases and keywords, which according to Jigsaw, potential ISIS recruits frequently search for. The ads link to Arabic-English Youtube channels which have a collection of videos which might dissuade people - imams denouncing ISIS, confessions from extremists etc.

    Librarian donates $4 million to US university

    The University of New Hampshire (UNH) announced that it had received of $4 million from a librarian who worked there for over 50 years. Robert Morin, who had worked as a cataloguer at the UNH library, died in 2015, aged 77. Morin's friends said that they were unaware of his multi-million dollar fortune. Morin's financial adviser, however, said Morin was a shrewd investor.

    The Clintons are returning in kind what they took

    After former US President Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary Clinton, were criticized for taking $190,000 worth of chinaware, furniture, and furnishings from the White House when they left, they announced that they were willing to pay $86,000 worth of gifts in return. In a recent development, they shipped back $28,000 worth of household items to the White House, bringing the total to $114,000.

    Man robs bank to be in jail with his wife

    Lawrence Ripple robbed the Bank of Labour in Kansas City, Kansas on 2nd September 2016. He passed a note to cashier stating that he had a gun and wanted money. The cashier handed him $3,000, after which Ripple sat down in the bank and waited for the police to arrive. He stated that he committed the crime to be in jail with his wife.

    Coca Cola apologizes over its 9/11 tribute

    In a Walmart in Florida, a 9/11 tribute created a representation of the Twin Towers using stacks of Coca Cola can boxes. They were severely criticized on Twitter for using a tragedy to market their goods. Following the criticism, Walmart took down the display. Coca Cola also put out a statement, saying, "We sincerely apologize that anyone was offended or misunderstood its intent."

    Man arrested in US for reporting false creepy clown sighting

    Creepy clown sightings, a part of US pop culture stemming from Stephen King's "It", has seen a sudden surge in the US states of North and South Carolina, prompting more police patrols and vigilance. Most cases turned out to be false. In a recent development, police arrested David Wayne Armstrong in North Carolina, after he admitted to filing a false sighting report.

    River in Russia turns blood red

    The Daldykan river near the Siberian city of Norilsk turned blood red according to images posted on social media. The locals have blamed the transformation on a leakage from the Norilsk Nickel plant. However, the plant has denied any changes in the colour of the river and refuted claims of leakage, but said that it would monitor the situation.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    ISIS
    Bill Clinton
    New Hampshire
    United States of America

    ISIS

    Muslim priest gets 5.5 years in jail for supporting ISIS London
    Three potential ISIS militants detained by Malaysian Police Iraq
    Erdogan: Gaziantep suicide bomber was 12-14 years old Turkey
    Alleged Suicide Bombing Kills 50 in Turkey Turkey

    Bill Clinton

    The Clinton 'body count': Several mysterious deaths WikiLeaks
    Telangana unveils unique prison tourism facility Delhi
    Donald Trump clashes with Hillary Clinton in presidential debate Donald Trump
    President Trump signs order on abortion policy Donald Trump

    New Hampshire

    For days, New Hampshire allowed pregnant women to murder people! Women Safety
    Vermont paying $10,000 to move there and work from home United States of America
    Iowa caucus: Gay US presidential candidate Buttigieg takes early lead US Presidential Election
    It's election day: Voting begins in US, first ballots cast Donald Trump

    United States of America

    Sanctions to follow N. Korea's latest nuclear test South Korea
    Hillary Clinton looking to turn Texas 'blue' Texas
    Twitter considering its buyout under pressure? Twitter
    China finishes world's longest bullet train tracks Kuala Lumpur

    Love World News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    World Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023