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India’s use of facial recognition tech during protests causes stir
February 17, 2020
India’s use of facial recognition tech during protests causes stir
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) – When artist Rachita Taneja heads out to protest in New Delhi, she covers her face…
Coronavirus could damage global growth in 2020: IMF
February 17, 2020
Coronavirus could damage global growth in 2020: IMF
The coronavirus epidemic could damage global economic growth this year, the IMF head said Sunday, but a sharp and rapid…
One thing unites establishment Democrats: Fear of Sanders
February 17, 2020
One thing unites establishment Democrats: Fear of Sanders
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A growing number of Democratic lawmakers, union officials, state leaders and party strategists agree that Bernie…
Armed gang steals toilet rolls in panic-buying Hong Kong
February 17, 2020
Armed gang steals toilet rolls in panic-buying Hong Kong
A gang of knife-wielding men jumped a delivery driver in Hong Kong and stole hundreds of toilet rolls, police said…
Japan suffers worst economic slump in five years
February 17, 2020
Japan suffers worst economic slump in five years
Japan has suffered its worst quarterly GDP contraction in more than five years, with a tax hike and a deadly…
Master of false news gives right-wing Americans headlines they believe
February 17, 2020
Master of false news gives right-wing Americans headlines they believe
Christopher Blair produces false stories he insists are easily identifiable as satire rather than news. His pages can rack up…
China virus cases pass 70,000 as WHO mission begins
February 17, 2020
China virus cases pass 70,000 as WHO mission begins
The number of people infected with the new coronavirus in China passed 70,000 on Monday as international experts began meetings…
Trump threatens intelligence block over Huawei: US diplomat
February 17, 2020
Trump threatens intelligence block over Huawei: US diplomat
The United States’ ambassador to Germany said Sunday that President Donald Trump had threatened to cut off intelligence-sharing with countries…
China says coronavirus curbs start to work; 70 more cases on cruise ship
February 16, 2020
China says coronavirus curbs start to work; 70 more cases on cruise ship
The coronavirus, thought to have emerged at a wildlife market in the central Chinese province of Hubei, has presented the…
For first time, Biden calls Obama deportations ‘big mistake’
February 16, 2020
For first time, Biden calls Obama deportations ‘big mistake’
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Going further than he ever has in expressing regret over Obama administration immigration policy, presidential candidate…