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Facebook plans own currency
Associated Press, Published on 18/06/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook already rules daily communication for more than 2 billion people around the world. Now it wants its own currency, too.
Comedian headed for landslide victory in Ukraine
Associated Press, Published on 22/04/2019
» KIEV, Ukraine: A comedian whose only political experience consists of playing a president on TV cruised toward a landslide victory in Ukraine's presidential election Sunday in what was seen as a reaction against the country's entrenched corruption and low standard of living.
Seasteading home 'violates Thai sovereignty'
Associated Press, Published on 19/04/2019
» Authorities have raided a floating home in the Andaman Sea belonging to an American man and his Thai partner who sought to be pioneers in the "seasteading" movement, which promotes living in international waters to be free of any nation's laws.
Thailand busts 'seasteading' effort by American
Associated Press, Published on 18/04/2019
» Authorities have raided a floating home in the Andaman Sea belonging to an American man and his Thai partner who sought to be pioneers in the "seasteading" movement, which promotes living in international waters to be free of any nation's laws.
Topless protest in Sydney in support of Saudi runaway
Associated Press, Published on 10/01/2019
» SYDNEY: Four women held a topless protest in Sydney on Thursday to support runaway Saudi woman Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, as Australia began considering her bid for resettlement as a refugee.
Israel police recommend corruption charges against Netanyahu
Associated Press, Published on 14/02/2018
» JERUSALEM: Israeli police have recommended that Benjamin Netanyahu be indicted on bribery and breach of trust charges in two corruption cases, a development that deals an embarrassing blow to the embattled prime minister and is likely to fuel calls for him to resign.
Year after Kim’s killing, suspected masterminds evade trial
Associated Press, Published on 13/02/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Lost in the glare of North Korea’s missile launches, rhetorical battles with Washington and charm offensive at the Winter Olympics, two women stand accused of a crime that could send them to the gallows -- the stunning assassination of Kim Jong Un’s estranged half-brother.
US restricts visas for Cambodians 'undermining democracy'
Associated Press, Published on 07/12/2017
» WASHINGTON: The Trump administration announced on Wednesday it will restrict visas for Cambodians "undermining democracy" in the Southeast Asian nation following the dissolution of the main opposition party and a crackdown on independent media.
Cambodia's opposition seeks US help amid crackdown
Associated Press, Published on 13/11/2017
» WASHINGTON: Cambodia's leader is destroying a political opposition movement that threatens his three-decade grip on power and he's accusing America of plotting his downfall. An influential opposition figure is in Washington is wondering if she'll get any help at all.
Qatar to scrap visit visas
News, Associated Press, Published on 11/08/2017
» DUBAI: Qatar announced yesterday it was scrapping visa requirements for visitors from 80 countries as it weathers a boycott by four Arab states and gears up to host the World Cup in 2022.