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Philippines Accuses Facebook Of Censoring Pro-government Content
The Philippines accused Facebook on Tuesday of censoring progovernment content which it said was tantamount to curtailing freedom of speech and called for new measures to regulate the social media giant to "level the playing field".
Bani J on Four More Shots Please's Emmy Nomination: Hopefully I’ll be Taken More Seriously as an Actor
Four More Shots Please! starring Kirti Kulhari, Sayani Gupta, Bani J. and Maanvi Gagroo in the lead has scored a nomination at the International Emmy Awards 2020.
Rupee Opens on Flat Note Against US Dollar as Investors Await Fresh Cues from Trump-Biden Debate
Foreign institutional investors were net sellers in the capital market as they offloaded shares worth Rs 26.98 crore on a net basis on Monday.
Asha Negi's Befitting Response to Troll Who Asked Her to Get Married Because She is Getting 'Old'
Asha Negi takes a troll's reaction to her age in the right stride. The actress features in 'Abhay 2', whose new episodes will premiere on ZEE5 on September 29.
Here's When Billie Eilish Documentary Will Premiere on Apple TV Plus
Apple is set to release its highly anticipated documentary about multiple Grammy winning-singer and songwriter Billie Eilish in February.
S. Korea Concludes Slain Man Had Tried To Defect To N. Korea
South Korea said Tuesday that a government official slain by North Korean sailors wanted to defect, concluding that the man, who had gambling debts, swam against unfavorable currents with the help of a life jacket and a floatation device and conveyed his...
Confident on Long-term Growth of Domestic Auto Industry Despite Obstacles: Maruti Suzuki
The country largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) remains bullish on the longterm growth prospects of the domestic automobile industry despite challenges in the short term, a senior company official has said.
Raut Didn't Meet Fadnavis for 'Saamana' Interview? BJP Leader Accepts Hotel Talks Were 'Political'
Both the parties had till now been denying it, with Fadnavis saying that the meeting was connection with an interview for Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana'. Raut is also executive editor of the Marathi daily.
Wildfires Rip Through California Wine Country, Tens of Thousands Flee
Between the two blazes more than 35,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate, with thousands more poised to flee, as "explosive fire growth" burnt through dry vegetation and difficult mountainous terrain.
Tamil Nadu Govt Extends Lockdown Till October 31, Withdraws Decision to Reopen Schools
The government's decision to defer plans on allowing students to go to schools on voluntary basis to clear doubts from their teachers followed opposition from parents who had declined to send their wards to the educational institutions.
Nicaragua Proposes Limits On Media, NGOs; Critics See Attempt To Silence Opposition
The government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed two pieces of legislation that would clamp down on news outlets and nongovernmental organizations, which critics say is an attempt to control the opposition and the media.
U.S. Charges Former Amazon Manager And Her Family Members With Insider Trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday charged a former finance manager at Amazon.com, Inc. and two of her family members with insider trading in advance of the company's earnings announcements between January 2016 and July 2018.
Mexico Ups COVID-19 'EstimatE' To 89,612 Deaths
Mexico upped its estimated COVID19 deaths to 89,612 on Monday, and boosted estimates of its total number of cases to 870,699, almost 137,000 more than it previously recognized.
Mexico Says Drug Cartels Prey On Mining Companies
Mexico launched a special government guard force for mining operations Monday, admitting that drug cartels have preyed on the companies, many of which are foreign.
Trump And Biden Get Evites As Al Smith Dinner Goes Virtual
President Donald Trump is expected to be in virtual attendance Thursday as New York Citys annual Al Smith Dinner moves mostly online because of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said.
Man Gets 30 Years In 2nd Sentencing For Beheading Plot
A man convicted of leading a plot to behead blogger Pamela Geller on behalf of the Islamic State group will serve even longer behind bars after he was sentenced for a second time Monday and ordered to 30 years in prison.