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War-hit Ethiopia admonishes US over security warnings
AFP, Published on 25/11/2021
» ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia on Thursday accused the United States of spreading false information about security conditions in the war-hit country, warning such statements could harm ties.
Spotify bows to Adele, drops 'shuffle' as album song-playing default
AFP, Published on 22/11/2021
» NEW YORK: For many musicians, like story-telling superstar Adele, the order of songs on an album is a matter of the keenest concern, affecting how a narrative is presented, how listeners react and ultimately how many albums are sold.
Theranos founder testifies in risky gambit at US fraud trial
AFP, Published on 20/11/2021
» SAN JOSé (UNITED STATES) - Fallen biotech star Elizabeth Holmes testified at her US fraud trial Friday in a risky defense bid, depicting herself as a committed innovator who spent her savings and quit an elite college to pursue her vision.
South Africa's 'moral compass' Tutu feted on his 90th birthday
AFP, Published on 07/10/2021
» CAPE TOWN - Desmond Tutu, South Africa's anti-apartheid icon, Nobel peace laureate and a man dubbed the "moral compass of the nation," marked his 90th birthday Thursday with a rare public appearance.
Disabled people can now use Android phones with face gestures
AFP, Published on 24/09/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO - Using a raised eyebrow or smile, people with speech or physical disabilities can now operate their Android-powered smartphones hands-free, Google said Thursday.
Twitch video gamers go offline to protest 'hate raids'
AFP, Published on 02/09/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO: Users of Twitch, the world's biggest video game streaming site, staged a virtual walkout on Wednesday to voice outrage over barrages of racist, sexist and homophobic abuse on the Amazon-owned platform.
'Always there': the AI chatbot comforting China's lonely millions
AFP, Published on 24/08/2021
» BEIJING: After a painful break-up from a cheating ex, Beijing-based human resources manager Melissa was introduced to someone new by a friend late last year.
Anti-feminism backlash on the rise in South Korea
AFP, Published on 12/08/2021
» SEOUL: Condemnation of quotas for women, vilification of a short-haired Olympic gold medallist, and calls to abolish the gender ministry itself: a backlash against feminism is on the rise in South Korea -- with even presidential candidates joining in.
Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island
AFP, Published on 08/08/2021
» ISTIAIA, Greece: Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee.
Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island
AFP, Published on 08/08/2021
» ISTIAIA, Greece: Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee.