FBI investigates computer hacking claims in 2018 World Cup bidDecember 7, 2011 - 16:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - FBI agents have interviewed officials from England's failed 2018 World Cup bid as part of an investigation into possible computer hacking. The FBI is understood to be looking into claims that the USA and England World Cup bids were the victims of attempts to hack into their email accounts by outside organisations. The interviews with the England 2018 officials, who are not suspected of wrongdoing, were conducted in November, and are part of a wider FBI investigation into allegations around the bidding process. Russia won the bid for 2018 in the controversial vote by Fifa's executive committee a year ago, while England went out in the first round. Qatar won the right to host the 2022 World Cup, beating USA in the final round, The Guardian reported. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |