Sony hack: North Korea calls Barack Obama a 'MONKEY' after accusing US over internet blackout

The rogue state used a racial slur to describe the American president, as the row over the Sony Pictures hack and release of The Interview continue124

North Korea has sparked outrage after referring to Barack Obama as "a monkey in a tropical forest", while accusing America of orchestrating an internet blackout in theSony Pictures hack row.

The rogue state released a statement this morning claiming the United States was responsible for internet outages in recent days, as the two countries continue their confrontation over the film The Interview. 

North Korea experienced Internet problems last weekend and a complete outage of nearly nine hours before links were largely restored on Tuesday.

American tech companies have said that disruption could have been due to technological glitches or a hacking attack, and US officials said Washington was not involved.

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Accusations: North Korea has accused American of organising an internet blackout

But North Korea's National Defence Commission said this morning: "The United States, with its large physical size and oblivious to the shame of playing hide and seek as children with runny noses would, has begun disrupting the Internet operations of the main media outlets of our republic.

"It is truly laughable."

In the statement carried by the country's official KCNA news agency, a spokesman is also reported to have used a racial slur to describe Obama when criticising the release of The Interview, saying: "Obama always goes reckless in words and deeds like a monkey in a tropical forest."

The spokesman again rejected an accusation by the FBI that North Korea was behind the original cyber attack on Sony Pictures, and demanded the United States produce the evidence for its accusation.

"Obama had better thrust himself to cleaning up all the evil doings that the US has committed out of its hostile policy against (North Korea) if he seeks peace on US soil. Then all will be well," they added.

Following the hack attack on Sony, the studio cancelled the release of comedy picure "The Interview", about the fictional assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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After criticism from President Barack Obama that it was caving into pressure from North Korea, Sony reversed its decision and decided on a limited release.

The film took in more than $1 million in a Christmas Day release in 331 mostly independent theatres after large movie theatre chains refused to screen the comedy following threats of violence from hackers.

 

Russia offers support to North Korea amid Sony hacking scandal

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said at a Thursday briefing that Pyongyang's anger over 'The Interview' was 'quite understandable.' He also said that the U.S. had failed to offer any proof to back its claims of North Korea's involvement in the hacking.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said that North Korea’s anger over 'The Interview' was 'quite understandable.

MOSCOW -- Russia on Thursday offered sympathy to North Korea amid the Sony hacking scandal, saying the movie that sparked the dispute was so scandalous that Pyongyang's anger was "quite understandable."Washington failed to offer any proof to back its claims of Pyongyang's involvement in the hacking, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said at a briefing, adding that the U.S. threats of retaliation were "counterproductive."he U.S. has blamed Pyongyang for the recent cyberattack on Sony Pictures, which produced "The Interview," a comedy depicting the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Pyongyang has denied a role in the hacking, but also praised it as a "righteous deed."Sony initially decided not to release the film because of threats against U.S. cinemas, but released the movie online Wednesday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pictured at a military parade in Pyongyang in 2010.

Russia's ties with the communist North soured after the 1991 Soviet collapse, but have improved under President Vladimir Putin's watch. Moscow has taken part in international efforts to help mediate the standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs, although its diplomatic efforts have had little visible effect.Last week, the Kremlin said that it had invited Kim to Moscow in May to attend festivities marking the 70th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.Commenting on the Sony hack scandal, Lukashevich said that "the concept of the movie is so aggressive and scandalous, that the reaction of the North Korean side, and not just it, is quite understandable."He went on to say that Pyongyanghadoffered to conduct a joint investigation into the incident, adding that the proposal could helpeasetensions and reflected a "sincere desire of the North Korean side to study the issue in detail."

We perceive the U.S. threats to take revenge and calls on other nations to condemn the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as absolutely counterproductive and dangerous, as they only would add tensions to the already difficult situation on the Korean Peninsula and could lead to further escalation of conflict," Lukashevich said.

Actress and AGN President, Ibinabo Fiberisima Shares more Pictures From Her Wedding, Reconciles With Mr Ibu

AGN President Ibinabo Fiberisima seen dancing with actor Mr Ibu at her wedding last Thursday in Port Harcourt. The two have obviously made up after blasting each other in interviews over Ibinabo’s re-election as AGN president.

Mr Ibu had said at the time that Ibinabo wasn’t fit to be president. Guess that’s all water under the bridge. 

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Justin Bieber Got a Private Jet for Christmas

Justin Bieber got his very own private jet for Christmas, giving hope to naughty kids everywhere. The singer Instagrammed a picture of his new toy, complete with padded seating, gold pillows and polished, reflective walls. The photo was accompanied by the caption, "Merry Christmas she's a beauty."

Last year around Christmas (Dec. 23), Bieber gave his fans a present by releasing Journals. 2014 brought little new music from the singer.

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Ex – B2K Member Raz B Drops A Sex Tape (WATCH)

Footage Of Raz B From popular boy group "B2K" getting it in with this woman hit our inbox. Allegedly was shot overseas where Raz B is now running his own club & different business ventures in the Asia market.



You can click HERE to see the graphic video if you have the strength.

WARNING: It is insane, hilarious, damn dirty, scary and not advisable to watch in public! Their man lady parts were all over the whole place.

PHOTO: Man Eats 160 EGGS In 40 Minutes To Commemorate Christmas

A Chinese man, Pan Yizhong, ate 160 eggs in less than 40 minutes to honor the Christmas season.

The 46-year-old man has disclosed that he is in good health and plans to take up higher challenges in future.

The competitive eater who wore a red and white Santa hat sat down and shoved 150 quail eggs and 10 chicken eggs down his throat in less than 40 minutes on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in a restaurant located at central China’s Hunan province.

Yizhong said the season “seemed like an appropriate time to eat eggs” because the homophone for “egg” was contained in the Chinese word for Christmas “Shengdanjie.”

Speaking to AFP, the man said, “At the time I got to 160, I was becoming tired of the flavour so I stopped. It wasn’t because I was full.”

Yizhong, the most celebrated exponent of the art of competitive eating in China, has previously dispatched 147 dumplings in a single sitting and once polished off 40 bowls of noodles in 15 minutes.

He said: “Now I’m back to normal, I’ve had ice cream and barbecued meat since.

“As a competitive eater, I want to test my limits eating all kinds of food.

“I never tried eating so many eggs before, and I feel I still haven’t reached my limit.”

Synagogue: TB Joshua flies families of South African victims to Lagos

Nigerian preacher TB Joshua has invited to Lagos the bereaved families of the South African victims of a fatal church building collapse for a trip of “spiritual and emotional support”, a spokesman said Tuesday.

A guesthouse for foreign followers of the pastor and televangelist Temitope Balogun Joshua, commonly known as TB Joshua, collapsed on September 12 killing 116 people — including 81 South Africans.

Remains of 74 of the South African victims were repatriated home two months later and 11 more remained behind awaiting DNA identification.

“The healing process is continuous but it was very important that the families be part of the year-end candlelight service — it’s spiritual and emotional support,” the church’s spokesman in South Africa Kirsten Nematandani told AFP.

He said TB Joshua, who “has continuously supported the families”, will interact with them throughout the trip. “This is about the spirit of caring.”

Forty-four of the 74 families have taken up the offer for the all-expenses-paid, week-long trip starting on Christmas Day.

The rest are unable to travel because of lack of travel documents or prior commitments, said Nematandani.

Families of the 11 outstanding victims will be invited after the remains are sent back to South Africa, he said.

Some South Africans took to social media, suggesting that the trip was a bribe for the families not to launch any legal action against Joshua.

“This is a preemptive strike against any possible lawsuit,” tweeted @Nothibi-Phosa.

But Nematandani dismissed such claims saying the relatives were going to the church to “pray” and not to talk about litigation.

oshua, a self-proclaimed prophet, has said the collapse in September may have been sabotage and has on three occasions ignored summonses to testify before an ongoing coroner’s inquest into the incident.

His lawyers are attempting to stop the investigation, arguing the coroner has exceeded his powers to call Joshua as a witness.

Nematandani said TB Joshua “has never been above the law, he respects the law”.

The preacher’s followers include influential politicians and business people from around Africa and the world, and his loyalists have suggested the collapse is part of a conspiracy to undermine him. 

Olamide Live In Concert Dec 28th, 2014

 Olamide is undoubtedly one of Nigeria’s biggest talents

After a successful release of his 4th studio album, Olamide is set to end the year in grand style with a concert.

Right Entertainment and Achievas Entertainment will unleash the beast!!!! Olamide who just gave us ‘Street OT’ as his 4th studio album is set to shut down the year with a live concert at the Eko Hotel, VI, Lagos on Saturday.

Get ready for the biggest concert of the year! This sure will be a major concert not to miss!

Side Performances: Wiz Kid, Davido, Patoranking, Kwam 1, Adewale Ayuba, Sheyi Shay, Tiwa Savage, Ice Prince, MI, Nosa, Phyno, Reminisce, Scales, Timaya

Date: Sunday, Dec 28th, 2014

Time: 7:00pm

Venue: Eko Hotel Convention Center | Lagos, Nigeria

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Regular: ₦5,000
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