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Imams click on social media to fight fake news, spread harmony

The Times of India 25 Jun 2018

Several imams, or clerics, are embracing social media in the hope that it will help them address misinformation and strengthen communities in the virtual world, and also help them contextualise their discourse in changing times ... Social media news feeds run on algorithms that promote content that draw maximum engagement, and this is where the ......

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Nigeria: 'Deeply unfortunate killings' as 86 reported dead

Lincoln Journal Star 25 Jun 2018

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's presidency late Sunday announced a "deeply unfortunate killings across a number of communities" in central Plateau State as one report cited police as saying 86 people were dead ... While few details emerged immediately of the latest killings, Nigerians for hours Sunday on social media shared a growing sense that something awful had occurred ... Copyright 2018 The Associated Press....

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86 killed in central Nigeria as farmers, herders clash

The Oklahoman 25 Jun 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari warned against reprisal attacks after the "deeply unfortunate killings across a number of communities" in central Plateau State as the military and police tried to end the bloodshed, saying "no efforts will be spared" to find the attackers ... While few details emerged immediately of the latest killings, Nigerians for hours Sunday on social media shared a growing sense that something awful had occurred....

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Tencent Supports Open Source Community With Linux Foundation Platinum Membership

Omaha World-Herald 25 Jun 2018

Tencent Supports Open Source Community With Linux Foundation Platinum ... their communities ... open source community," said Jim Zemlin, executive director, The Linux ... the company to provide more resources and support to the community ... community and promoting innovation in cutting edge technology ... Together with the worldwide open source community, it is ... Media Contact Dan Brown The Linux Foundation PR@LinuxFoundation.org....

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The Latest: Prosecutors cancel Stormy Daniels meeting

Centre Daily Times 25 Jun 2018

Michael Avenatti says he received a call late Sunday night from two prosecutors who said they were concerned about media interest in the interview and cancelled the meeting ... in our community....

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Facebook fails again as sex video linked to Bronx boy's death goes viral

International Business Times 25 Jun 2018

The social media giant recently introduced rules to make sure no explicit content reaches users ... According to the new "Community Standards" put forth by the social media company in April aim at restricting "the display of nudity or sexual activity because some people in our community may be sensitive to this type of content." ... It seems as if the social media company is confused on what actually an explicit or nude content is....

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Members of the LGBTQ Community React to the Same-sex Couple Suicide in Gujarat

News18 25 Jun 2018

This pride month, the LGBTQ community in India has a lot to celebrate. There are pride parades being organised in small towns, discussions about homosexuality are happening more openly on social media and public platforms....

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US prosecutors cancel Stormy Daniels meeting in Cohen probe

Ledger Enquirer 25 Jun 2018

But after several news organizations, including The Associated Press, reported on the meeting, two prosecutors called Daniels' lawyer, Michael Avenatti, and told him that they were concerned about media attention in the case, he said....

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South African Jews fight back against 'attacks'

Independent online (SA) 25 Jun 2018

Durban - The South Africa Jewish community is experiencing a “flurry of viciously anti-Semitic and threatening attacks”, and have vowed to fight back ... The attacks against the Jewish community, which Zagnoev said yesterday had been made over the past 24 hours, had been made on social media and in face-to-face encounters and had generated “great anxiety and anger in the Jewish community”, he said....

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Nigeria: Dozens killed in clashes between herdsmen and farmers

CNN 25 Jun 2018

The violence, thought to be carried out by armed herdsmen, flared on Saturday in Jos, the capital city of Plateau State, according to a police statement reported in local media Sunday ... Furious Nigerians have taken to social media to voice their anger at the relative ease at which the herdsmen repeatedly attack vulnerable communities across the Middle Belt....

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Editorial: Mental health now

Sun Star 25 Jun 2018

... a contribution to his or her community.” ... Since the WHO’s finding is that “half of mental disorders begin before the age of 14,” schools, families, and parents-teachers associations must prioritize programs, tapping traditional approaches and new media, to reach out to all youths, with specific approaches tailored for the more vulnerable members....

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Govt to facilitate media coverage of polling: minister

The News International 25 Jun 2018

Punjab Information Minister Ahmed Waqas Riaz has said the provincial government will ensure provision of all necessary facilities to national and international media regarding timely information about electoral process on the polling day.Punjab government will consider the proposals and recommendations of the journalist community in provision of ......

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DJ Calvin Harris stoked by Harry Kane nod to 'One Kiss'

Olean Times Herald 25 Jun 2018

Caught off guard by the request, the striker mulled the question from the Brazilian reporter ... Anchorage Community Works is Still Here ... Fans of both the soccer player and the artists also flooded social media supporting Kane's song choice. ——— ... Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved ... ....

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