Day: August 13, 2020

Epic Games files lawsuit against Apple, Google for removal of Fortnite game from app stores

Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google on Thursday removed popular video game ‘Fortnite’ from their app stores for violating the in-app payment guidelines, prompting developer Epic Games to file federal antitrust lawsuits challenging their rules. Apple and Google cited a direct payment feature rolled out on the Fortnite app earlier in the day as the… Read More Epic Games files lawsuit against Apple, Google for removal of Fortnite game from app stores

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One dead, several arrested following protests against Ivory Coast president’s third term bid

At least one protester was killed in Ivory Coast on Thursday, a ruling party official and security sources said, as small groups burned makeshift road blocks in protests against President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to stand for a third term. The West African nation has seen a number of scattered protests since Ouattara announced last week… Read More One dead, several arrested following protests against Ivory Coast president’s third term bid

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Israel, United Arab Emirates reach historic deal to normalise diplomatic relations

Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced an agreement on Thursday that will lead to a full normalization of diplomatic relations between the two states, a move that reshapes the order of Middle East politics from the Palestinian issue to Iran. Under the accord, which U.S. President Donald Trump helped broker, Israel has agreed to… Read More Israel, United Arab Emirates reach historic deal to normalise diplomatic relations

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Facebook launches hub to aid fight against misinformation on U.S. elections

Social media platforms stepped up fight against misinformation on the U.S. elections, with Facebook starting a hub to help users with poll-related resources. The move comes as online social networks have been drawing flak for what has been called a lax approach to fake news reports and misinformation campaigns, which many believe affected the outcome… Read More Facebook launches hub to aid fight against misinformation on U.S. elections

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Israel halts fuel shipments to Gaza in response to torching of frontier farmlands

Israel said on Thursday it would stop shipments of fuel into Gaza in response to Palestinians in the enclave launching incendiary balloons that have torched tracts of farmland on the Israeli frontier. Palestinians in Islamist Hamas-ruled Gaza have launched dozens of helium balloons laden with incendiary material in recent days to pressure Israel to ease… Read More Israel halts fuel shipments to Gaza in response to torching of frontier farmlands

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Taiwan increases defence budget as China announces details of combat drills

Taiwan unveiled a T$42.1 billion (an equivalent of $1.4 billion) increase for next year’s planned defence spending on Thursday, as China announced details of its latest combat drills near the democratic island. China has stepped up its military activity near Taiwan, which it regards as a breakaway province. On Monday, Taiwan said Chinese fighters briefly… Read More Taiwan increases defence budget as China announces details of combat drills

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Twitter to expand rules against misinformation on early voting, mail-in ballots

Twitter said late on Wednesday it plans to expand its rules against misinformation regarding mail-in ballots and early voting in the U.S. elections this year. The move, reported earlier by Politico and confirmed by a Twitter executive, will involve coming up with new policies “that emphasize accurate information about all available options to vote, including… Read More Twitter to expand rules against misinformation on early voting, mail-in ballots

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Twitter launches developer software

Twitter Inc rolled out its new long-awaited Application Programming Interface (API) software on Wednesday, nearly a month after the social media company delayed the platform’s launch following the hack of several high-profile accounts. The API platform provides broad access to public Twitter data that users have chosen to share, according to the microblogging site. The… Read More Twitter launches developer software

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