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Activists file case against Meta over Tigray hate posts
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» NAIROBI: An Ethiopian man whose father was murdered during the country's war has joined a lawsuit against Meta that is seeking $1.6 billion from Facebook's parent company for allegedly fanning hate speech in Africa.
Pilots set for first round-the-world solar flight
AFP, Published on 08/03/2015
» ABU DHABI - The first attempt to fly around the world in a plane using solar energy will be launched Monday in Abu Dhabi, its pilots said, in a landmark journey aimed at promoting green energy.
Solar plane to leave Switzerland ahead of round-the world trip
AFP, Published on 06/01/2015
» A sun-powered plane was loaded onto a cargo carrier in Switzerland late Monday heading for the Middle East from where it will attempt a revolutionary round-the-world trip.
Indie game developers sprouting at Tokyo Game Show
AFP, Published on 18/09/2014
» CHIBA (JAPAN) - Nestled among the industry giants at the Tokyo Game Show Thursday are a growing number of small and independent games developers from Asia and Europe, all hoping they are sitting on the next Minecraft.
Why didn't missing jet passengers use their cellphones?
AFP, Published on 19/03/2014
» In the age of smartphones and social media, one question surrounding the disappearance of the Malaysian airliner is why none of the passengers tried to contact relatives, as they did during the 9/11 attacks.
22 bidders join Myanmar mobile telephone battle
AFP, Published on 06/04/2013
» Vodafone, China Mobile and an investment fund linked to billionaire George Soros are among 22 bidders vying to enter Myanmar, one of the world's last unexplored mobile telephone frontiers.
Google chief says Internet freedom key for Myanmar
AFP, Published on 22/03/2013
» Google chairman Eric Schmidt has some advice for Myanmar's budding web community -- don't let the government control the Internet.
Google chief to visit Myanmar
AFP, Published on 16/03/2013
» Google chairman Eric Schmidt will visit Myanmar this coming week, highlighting increasing internet freedom in the rapidly reforming country just weeks after he visited North Korea.
Myanmar plans telecoms boom, opens to foreign bids
AFP, Published on 15/01/2013
» Myanmar on Tuesday announced plans for a dramatic increase in telephone and Internet access as it opened the door for foreign firms to enter one of Asia's last untapped markets.
Taiwan phone giant HTC opens Myanmar store
AFP, Published on 14/01/2013
» Taiwan's leading smartphone maker HTC opened its first store in Myanmar Monday, seeking a foothold in one of Asia's last remaining untapped markets.