Singapore Passes Anti-fake News Law
(UPI) — Singapore’s parliament has passed a wide-ranging anti-fake news law that some fear could lead to censorship and abuse of power. The Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act, passed
Uber Offers Shares For $45 in Long-awaited Wall Street Debut
(UPI) — Ride-sharing giant Uber will make its long-awaited debut on Wall Street Friday, where it’s expected to become one of the most valuable companies to ever go public. Late Thursday,
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BBC Fires Radio Host For Racial Remarks On Royal Family
DESPARDES News Monitor – One of BBC’s leading radio hosts was fired after he tweeted a picture mocking the royal family. A now-deleted tweet from Danny Baker showed an image
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China, Russia to Discuss Hotspots Amid Trump Sanctions
“The possibility of a formalized political-military partnership between Russia and China cannot be ruled out” DESPARDES News Monitor – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet with his Chinese counterpart,
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Include Political Solutions to UN Peacekeeping Goals , Urge Pak Envoy
Pakistan is one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping, with over five thousand troops serving in missions in hotspots around the world PKONWEB Report – Pakistan ambassador to the
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Saudi ‘Green Card’ to Boost Non-Oil Economy, Reduce Remittances
BE2C2 Report – Saudi businessmen and expatriates are excited over the Shoura Council’s decision Wednesday to approve draft Privileged iqama (residency permit) Law, similar to the U.S. green Card, providing
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Muslims in Sri Lanka Face Backlash, Fear For Safety
Muslim shops in Sri Lanka attacked as tensions remain after Easter Sunday bombings; They fear for safety after Easter Sunday attacks; Sporadic attacks on Muslim houses and shops have increased
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US Becoming Net Exporter of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
BE2C2 Report – During the last 13 consecutive months, US has exported more natural gas than it has imported. This has been happening as the United States has been exporting
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Supreme Court’s Fire and Fury Over Karachi Encroachments
“[I] feel like crying when I see Karachi…it seems that when the situation goes beyond the limits of peoples’ endurance, there will be great discord here” PKONWEB Report – The
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Economy: Einstein Quotes, and More…
IRSHAD SALIM – We (not the people) and the IMF have started exchanging draft proposal of a formal agreement called ‘Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies’. It will become the
Several Fake Juice Factories Uncovered in Punjab, Crackdown Continues
Citizens have been advised to register complaints regarding quality food items on their official website, mobile application, and Toll free Number 0800-80500 PKONWEB Report – Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on
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Trump Uses Executive Privilege to Block Complete Mueller Report
The Mueller report said no evidence was found to indicate Trump’s campaign cooperated with any Russian actors prior to the election — but could not clear Trump of possible obstruction
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