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Social networks face quandary on politics in misinformation fight
October 10, 2019
Social networks face quandary on politics in misinformation fight
As social media firms ramp up their fight against misinformation, politicians have been largely left exempt. To some, that’s a…
China plans to restrict visas for US visitors with ‘anti-China’ links
October 9, 2019
China plans to restrict visas for US visitors with ‘anti-China’ links
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – China is planning tighter visa restrictions for US nationals with ties to anti-China groups, people with knowledge…
China warns Apple against ‘reckless’ support of HK protesters
October 9, 2019
China warns Apple against ‘reckless’ support of HK protesters
China’s state media accused Apple Wednesday of supporting pro-democracy protesters, warning the US tech giant would suffer consequences for its…
White House rules out cooperation in Trump impeachment probe
October 9, 2019
White House rules out cooperation in Trump impeachment probe
A defiant White House declared war Tuesday against the impeachment investigation of Donald Trump, blasting the process as partisan, illegitimate…
From Med’s biggest nesting ground, turtles swim to uncertain future
October 9, 2019
From Med’s biggest nesting ground, turtles swim to uncertain future
Freed from its eggshell by a volunteer, the tiny turtle hatchling clambers across a pebble-strewn sandy Greek beach in a…
UN in the red, staff salaries at risk
October 9, 2019
UN in the red, staff salaries at risk
The United Nations has an overall annual operating budget of several billion dollars, covering everything from humanitarian work to disarmament,…
Chinese media slams NBA’s ‘about face’ on Hong Kong
October 9, 2019
Chinese media slams NBA’s ‘about face’ on Hong Kong
Chinese state media slammed the NBA for an “about-face” Tuesday after the body said it would not apologize for a…
Even in death, Uighurs feel long reach of Chinese state
October 9, 2019
Even in death, Uighurs feel long reach of Chinese state
China is destroying burial grounds where generations of Uighur families have been laid to rest, leaving behind human bones and…
Britain’s Brexit talks with EU appear on verge of collapse
October 8, 2019
Britain’s Brexit talks with EU appear on verge of collapse
Brexit talks between Britain and the European Union appeared to be on the verge of collapse on Tuesday, with Brussels…
EU urged to share refugees as boat tragedies mount
October 8, 2019
EU urged to share refugees as boat tragedies mount
A nucleus of four EU countries was trying Tuesday to coax more reluctant member states to take a share of…