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Gamers to bid farewell to FIFA franchise after 30 years
AFP, Published on 29/09/2022
» PARIS: One of the biggest franchises in video game history is coming to an end on Friday with the release of FIFA 23, the final installment of a football game that has entranced millions of fans for the past three decades.
Facebook eases rules to allow violent speech against 'Russian invaders'
AFP, Published on 11/03/2022
» WASHINGTON: Facebook said Thursday that due to the invasion of Ukraine it has temporarily eased its rules regarding violent speech to allow statements like "death to Russian invaders," but not credible threats against civilians.
Ex-football greats shoot for business glory with tech ventures
AFP, Published on 09/11/2016
» LISBON - There was a time, before TV deals brought untold riches to the game, when retiring footballers had little in the bank and few options for the rest of their lives.
Amazon triples profit, but shares slide
AFP, Published on 28/10/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Online giant Amazon said Thursday its profits more than tripled in the third quarter to $252 million, but shares fell as the rise was weaker than expected.
Singapore eases online gambling ban
AFP, Published on 29/09/2016
» SINGAPORE - Singapore will allow limited online betting in tightly controlled conditions, the government said Thursday, as it eases a sweeping law banning remote gambling.
US Jewish group assails frog meme as hate symbol
AFP, Published on 28/09/2016
» WASHINGTON - America's top Jewish activist group has classified recent variations of the popular internet meme Pepe the Frog -- including as Hitler or a KKK member -- as hate symbols.
Rise of the machines: Pakistani roboteers hunt global soccer glory
AFP, Published on 27/06/2016
» ISLAMABAD - The little striker wearing a crescent moon and star jersey lines up his penalty and kicks right, netting his goal as the keeper dives the wrong way and hits the ground yelping in pain.
US seeks to clear the air for 5G wireless
AFP, Published on 21/06/2016
» WASHINGTON - US airwaves should get ready soon for 5G wireless, the promising next generation of mobile networks that will help connect a myriad of devices, a top telecom regulator said Monday.
Argentine club launches microchips for fans
AFP, Published on 27/04/2016
» BUENOS AIRES - For football lovers so passionate that joining a fan club just isn't enough, Argentine side Tigre has launched the "Passion Ticket": a microchip that die-hards can have implanted in their skin.
Electronic snooping 'small price to pay' against terror: expert
AFP, Published on 23/03/2016
» HONG KONG - Terrorism will cast a continuing shadow over future generations and government electronic surveillance is a small price to pay to combat it, a leading historian said Wednesday, a day after the carnage in Brussels.