The FBI says a former Navy reservist to shot dead 12 people inside a Naval complex in Washington last week believed he was a victim of mind control. An FBI spokeswoman Valerie Parlave told reporters that Aaron Alexis had carved a number of phrases into the side of a gun used in the attack.
“At this point, I can't confirm that there are multiple indicators that Alexis held a delusional belief that he was being controlled or influenced by extremely low frequency or electromagnetic waves. The etching of ‘ My ELF weapon’ on the left side of the receiver of the Remington 870 shotgun is believed to reference these electromagnetic waves.”
She said Mr. Alexis acted alone and there was no indication that he targeted any specific individuals when he opened fire in the Navy Yard where he was working as contractor.
The first website for homosexuals in Pakistan has been blocked by the government. The site, Queerpk.com was launched in July with slogan ‘don't hate us, know us’. It aims to offer help and support for gay people.
The US yachting team has retained the America's Cup in one of the most dramatic finishes in the 160-year history of the competition. The Americans beat New Zealand in the final decisive race in San Francisco Bay. A week ago, New Zealand were leading by eight races to one needing a single victory to clinch the cup. But after tweaking their boat and recruiting the British multiple Olympic champion Sir Ben Ainslie to the group, Team USA won an unprecedented eight races in a row.