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Palestinian rivals Fatah, Hamas pledge unity against Israeli annexations
AFP, Published on 02/07/2020
» RAMALLAH (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Palestinian rivals Fatah and Hamas pledged unity against Israel's West Bank annexation plans in a rare joint conference Thursday, as signs emerged of a rift between Israel and Washington over the project.
The 51st state? US House votes on Washington DC statehood
AFP, Published on 26/06/2020
» WASHINGTON: US House Democrats will make history Friday by voting for Washington DC to become the nation's 51st state, but the move, a push for voting rights for the capital's residents, is doomed in the Senate.
UK war-time icon Vera Lynn dies aged 103
AFP, Published on 18/06/2020
» LONDON: Legendary British singer Vera Lynn, the "forces sweetheart" who helped keep up morale during World War II, died on Thursday aged 103, her family said.
Virus crisis eases but no let-up for Spain's ambulances
AFP, Published on 07/05/2020
» SABADELL, Spain: Jordi Rodriguez drives the ambulance across the city at top speed as his colleagues in the back start putting on their protective gear.
Facebook revenue slips as usage leaps during pandemic
AFP, Published on 25/03/2020
» SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook on Tuesday said the coronavirus pandemic has users flocking to its services while it undermines ad revenue on which the world's biggest social network depends.
Jaguars and underpants: when Olympic torch relays go wrong
AFP, Published on 24/03/2020
» TOKYO: From a jaguar on the loose to an elaborate hoax involving burning underwear, the Olympic torch relay has had its fair share of mishaps.
Facebook scrambles as use soars in time of isolation
AFP, Published on 19/03/2020
» SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook said Wednesday it would place "authoritative" coronavirus content at the top of user feeds as it scrambled to keep up with increased usage and stem the flow of misinformation on its platform and WhatsApp messaging.
WhatsApp defends encryption as it tops 2 billion users
AFP, Published on 13/02/2020
» SAN FRANCISCO: The Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp said Wednesday it now has more than two billion users around the world as it reaffirmed its commitment to strong encryption to protect privacy.
Facebook-owned WhatsApp now has 2 billion users
AFP, Published on 12/02/2020
» SAN FRANCISCO - The Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp said Wednesday it now has more than two billion users around the world, as it reaffirmed its commitment to strong encryption to protect privacy.
Amazon revs up auto ambitions with in-car TV, Alexa integration
AFP, Published on 07/01/2020
» LAS VEGAS: Amazon unveiled plans Monday to be a bigger player in the auto sector, announcing partnerships that will put its Fire TV platform in vehicles and offer more services through its Alexa digital assistant.