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Tech giants may be used by authoritarians: Soros
Billionaire investor George Soros on Thursday launched a scathing attack on tech giants at the Davos summit in Switzerland, calling them monopolies that could be manipulated by authoritarians to subvert democracy. During an annual dinner he hosts at the World Economic Forum, Soros turned his sights...
Samsung Galaxy S9 to debut on Feb 25
Seoul, Jan 26 (IANS) Samsung will unveil its latest flagship -- Galaxy S9 -- on February 25 in Barcelona, the media reported. The smartphone will be launched at an event called "Unpacked"...
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German union announces strikes after talks break down
BERLIN (AP) — The head of Germany’s largest industrial workers’ union says workers will go on strike...
US stocks open higher on upbeat data
Representation pic US stocks opened higher on Friday as economic data came out overall positive. Shortly after the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 48.47 points, or 0.18 per cent, to 26,441.26, reports...
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Now doctors can see under patient’s skin without using knife
Washington: A new technology has been found which lets doctors see patient’s internal anatomy skin without the use of scalpel. The new augmented reality tech displays the patient’s internals right on the body. The system called, ProjectDP, allows medical examinations...
Flu virus could be used to treat pancreatic cancer, say researchers
According to scientists, modified strains of the common disease can be injected into the bloodstream without posing a risk to healthy cells. The study says that the modified form of the common flu virus has been reprogrammed to hunt down and attack pancreatic cancer tumours but leave healthy...
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Students protest in Hong Kong over compulsory Mandarin
There are growing concerns in Hong Kong that academic freedoms are being squeezed by Beijing Hundreds of Hong Kong students protested Friday as tensions escalate on campuses over compulsory testing of Mandarin -- the dominant language of mainland China. The first language of Hong Kong is Cantonese...
'Education needs to keep pace with changing times'
CHANDIGARH: There is a need for educational institutions to update their curriculum regularly, feel industry experts who were here for the HR meet on industry expectations in Panjab University. The meet was organized by the Central Placement Cell, Panjab University and Panjab University Campus...
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Wozniacki beats Halep to win 1st major at Australian Open
Caroline Wozniacki has won her first Grand Slam singles title in her 43rd major, beating top-seeded Simona Halep 7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final ......
Caroline Wozniacki enters Australian Open final, on course for maiden title
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki banished her Australian Open demons to reach the final at the expense of Elise Mertens Thursday, despite a late wobble. The 2011 semi-final at Melbourne Park has haunted Danish second seed Wozniacki, who failed to execute a match point in the second set...
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Worley leads WCup giant slalom; Shiffrin 5th after 1st run
LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland (AP) — Tessa Worley of France mastered a tough top section to lead the first run of a World Cup giant slalom Saturday, and Mikaela Shiffrin was fifth. Two-time world...
Federer, Cilic set to reprise Wimbledon final at Aussie Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Roger Federer and Marin Cilic found themselves on vacation in the Maldives at the same time back in November and tried to give each other space for a couple days, given it was at the tail-end of a long tennis season and both needed to decompress. Then Cilic got in touch...
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Billionaire Saudi Prince Freed From Weeks-Long Ritz Detention
Billionaire Saudi Prince Freed From Weeks-Long Ritz Detention
Saudia Arabia's internationally-known billionaire businessman, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, was released from...
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Honduran president set to take power after bloody election chaos
Honduran president set to take power after bloody election chaos
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‘It’s a death sentence’: Palestinians in Jerusalem brace for Trump aid cuts
‘It’s a death sentence’: Palestinians in Jerusalem brace for Trump aid cuts
For refugees in the densely packed Shuafat camp, a UN agency facing US funding cutbacks is the closest thing to a government...
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Running the 'Doomsday Clock' is a full-time job. Really.
Running the 'Doomsday Clock' is a full-time job. Really.
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US Hits Russians, Ukrainian Separatists With New Sanctions Over Crimean Occupation
US Hits Russians, Ukrainian Separatists With New Sanctions Over Crimean Occupation
The United States added additional Russian officials and energy firms to a sanctions blacklist on Friday before the scheduled release next week of potential additional penalties against Moscow, according to The...
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Deal Between Peruvian President Kuczynski and Fujimori's Son Allowed Controversial Pardon
Deal Between Peruvian President Kuczynski and Fujimori's Son Allowed Controversial Pardon
Three months before granting a pardon to former president Alberto Fujimori, Peru's current President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski met with the jailed former leader's son who's currently a legislator, Kenji Fujimori, to discuss...
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Wynn Resorts Founder and RNC Finance Chair Accused of Decades of Sexual Harassment
Wynn Resorts Founder and RNC Finance Chair Accused of Decades of Sexual Harassment
The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that casino magnate Steve Wynn allegedly sexually harassed numerous women over decades while at the helm of Wynn Resorts Ltd. Bloomberg reported that shares for Wynn Resorts...
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Pakistan military rescuing stranded climbers in Himalayas
Pakistan military rescuing stranded climbers in Himalayas
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Two Pakistani military helicopters began an operation Saturday to rescue two European mountain climbers stuck on a Himalayan peak, officials...
Incumbent Zeman wins second term in Czech presidential run-off
Incumbent Zeman wins second term in Czech presidential run-off
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech President Milos Zeman defeated pro-EU academic Jiri Drahos in the Czech presidential election on Saturday, a tacit endorsement Zeman's...
Ambulance bomb kills 63 in Kabul attack: officials
Ambulance bomb kills 63 in Kabul attack: officials
'Massacre' An ambulance packed with explosives blew up in a crowded area of Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 63 people and wounding 151 others,...
Heavy rain unearths ancient graves in backyard in Gaza
Heavy rain unearths ancient graves in backyard in Gaza
BEIT HANOUN, Gaza Strip (AP) — A Palestinian says he has discovered an ancient burial ground in the backyard of his house in the Gaza Strip. ......
UK Brexit chief pledges host of new trade deals for Britain
UK Brexit chief pledges host of new trade deals for Britain
LONDON: Britain's top Brexit official said on Friday that the UK would be able to strike new trade deals outside the European Union as soon as it leaves the...
Deadly mudflows threaten residents near erupting Philippine volcano
Deadly mudflows threaten residents near erupting Philippine volcano
The Mayon volcano has been emitting flaming lava and giant clouds of superheated ash Millions of tonnes of ash and rocks from an erupting Philippine volcano...
Oldest Archaeopteryx Fossil Yet Found Brings Scientists Closer To Origins Of Birds
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'Americans must rule America': Recalling, with dread, the Know-Nothing Party
'Americans must rule America': Recalling, with dread, the Know-Nothing Party
All this vitriolic debate today over immigration to the United States reminds the historian of one...
Even now, Republicans are ignoring the storm clouds
Even now, Republicans are ignoring the storm clouds
President Trump’s GOP lacks the good sense to get in out of the coming deluge. ......
‘Since the violence ended’: Peace, even if imperfect, comes to Colombia
‘Since the violence ended’: Peace, even if imperfect, comes to Colombia
Justice does not always triumph in peace accords. The people who committed crimes are not always...
When protectionism is not about protecting America at all
When protectionism is not about protecting America at all
As upcoming tariffs on steel will likely show, no bad deed goes unrewarded. ......
The rot in USA Gymnastics goes beyond Larry Nassar
The rot in USA Gymnastics goes beyond Larry Nassar
By valuing our entertainment more highly than the safety of athletes, fans bear some of the blame,...
Three steps Myanmar should take to turn the Rohingya disaster around
Three steps Myanmar should take to turn the Rohingya disaster around
The government of Aung San Suu Kyi is failing to offer moral leadership. ......
What are you hiding, Mr. President?
What are you hiding, Mr. President?
Republicans’ attempts to explain away the writing on the wall fall way short. ......
