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French to wear masks in workplaces as other countries tighten curbs
AFP, Published on 18/08/2020
» PARIS - The French government warned on Tuesday that mask-wearing would soon be compulsory in all workplaces to keep the coronavirus under control, as countries across the world ramped up localised restrictions on nightlife and socialising.
S.Africa lifts booze and tobacco sales ban as restrictions ease
AFP, Published on 16/08/2020
» JOHANNESBURG: South Africa will lift its coronavirus-linked ban on the sale of alcohol and tobacco products next week, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Saturday, announcing the removal of "nearly all restrictions" on economic activities.
Facebook, Twitter take aim at Trump 'misinformation'
AFP, Published on 06/08/2020
» SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook and Twitter took aim at US President Donald Trump and his campaign Wednesday over a video post in which he contended that children are "almost immune" to the coronavirus, a claim they said amounted to "misinformation."
Canada top court clears way for Uber drivers class action
AFP, Published on 27/06/2020
» OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada cleared the way for a Can$400 million (US$300 million) class action lawsuit to force Uber to recognize drivers as employees, while ruling Friday its arbitration scheme void.
Texas, Florida slow reopening as virus cases surge
AFP, Published on 27/06/2020
» HOUSTON: Texas and Florida closed bars and imposed other measures on Friday to combat a surge in coronavirus cases that has put the brakes on reopening the economies of two of the largest US states.
Facial recognition: IT and police in delicate dance
AFP, Published on 18/06/2020
» PARIS: Tech giants love to portray themselves as forces for good and as the United States was gripped by anti-racism protests a number of them publicly disavowed selling controversial facial recognition technology to police forces.
Reebok slams CrossFit in outrage over CEO's tweet
AFP, Published on 08/06/2020
» LOS ANGELES - Sports footwear giant Reebok has decided to end its partnership with CrossFit Inc. later this year following an insensitive comment by the fitness organization's chief executive concerning protests against racial injustice roiling the US.
Sweden didn't lock down, but economy to plunge anyway
AFP, Published on 07/06/2020
» STOCKHOLM - Unlike most countries, Sweden never locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, largely keeping businesses operating, but the economy appears to be taking a hard hit nonetheless.
Incoming Wallabies coach Rennie agrees to pay cut
AFP, Published on 06/06/2020
» SYDNEY - Incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has agreed to a 30 percent pay cut to help the sport deal with the fallout from coronavirus, in line with other executives at beleaguered Rugby Australia, officials said Saturday.
US sport edges back from virus shutdown with golf, auto events
AFP, Published on 15/05/2020
» WASHINGTON - World number one Rory McIlroy and America's most popular auto racers will nudge United States sport forward this weekend as hope grows for a June revival from the coronavirus shutdown.