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Russian disinformation campaign targeted Africa: Facebook
AFP, Published on 30/10/2019
» WASHINGTON - Facebook said Wednesday it took down accounts linked to a Russian ally of President Vladimir Putin seeking to spread disinformation on the social network in eight African countries.
Crisis-wracked Chile pulls out as Apec, climate meet host
AFP, Published on 30/10/2019
» SANTIAGO - Chile pulled out of hosting two major international summits Wednesday as it struggled to restore order after more than ten days of civil unrest that have left at least 20 dead.
California fires: warnings for Los Angeles, progress up north
AFP, Published on 30/10/2019
» LOS ANGELES - Firefighters made progress battling a fire raging in northern California's wine country on Wednesday as rare "extreme" red flag warnings were issued for much of the Los Angeles region.
Facebook: Russian disinformation campaign targeted Africa
AFP, Published on 30/10/2019
» WASHINGTON - Facebook said Wednesday it took down accounts linked to a Russian ally of President Vladimir Putin seeking to spread disinformation on the social network in eight African countries.
Myanmar court jails satirical performers
Reuters, Published on 30/10/2019
» YANGON: A court in Myanmar sentenced five satirical performers to a year in jail with hard labour on Wednesday for shows that criticised the army's role in politics.
Cambodia police chief fears British tourist has drowned
AP, Published on 30/10/2019
» KOH RONG, Cambodia: The police chief for the Cambodian province where British tourist Amelia Bambridge disappeared last week says he fears she has drowned, but land and sea searches for her will continue.
Pattaya faces water shortages next year
Post Reporters, Published on 30/10/2019
» Pattaya is likely to experience water shortages next year as levels in five major reservoirs in Chon Buri have dropped sharply to only around 32% of capacity.
Manhunt ordered in 'body in fridge' case
Post Reporters, Published on 30/10/2019
» National police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda has ordered a manhunt for a key suspect wanted in connection with the murder of millionaire Wannee Jiracharoenying, 58, whose decomposing body was found in a refrigerator at a house in Chiang Mai's Chom Thong district on Sunday.
Buri Ram police investigator found hanged
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 30/10/2019
» BURI RAM: A police investigation chief was found hanged at his official residence in Nang Rong district on Wednesday.
Lebanon reopens but crisis remains after PM resigns
AFP, Published on 30/10/2019
» BEIRUT: The resignation of Lebanon's government under pressure from the street looked set to ease a two-week-old nationwide lockdown but protesters vowed they would keep pushing for deeper change.