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Thailand deports 6 activists facing treason charges over critical Facebook comments
Six Cambodian activists charged with treason for comments criticizing the government on Facebook have been deported from Thailand to stand trial, a pro-democracy group saidWorld - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
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A treason trial begins for a Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to Ukraine
A Russian man has gone on trial on charges of high treason for a video he had allegedly sent to Ukraine’s security servicesWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Facebook's parent company, Meta, facing courtroom battle
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch ...Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Meta fined €798m over 'unfair' Facebook Marketplace
The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Amazon Is Facing Intense Criticism Over Its Return to Office Mandate. Here’s Where It Went Wrong
Amazon has a bigger problem than getting people back to the office.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Facebook must face investor lawsuit, Supreme Court rules
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Facebook must face investor lawsuit, Supreme Court rules The Supreme Court on Friday tossed Facebook’s ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
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Haitian activists demand halt to deportations as gang violence and poverty soar
Haitian activists are demanding that other countries temporarily stop deportations to their country given a surge in gang violence and deepening povertyWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Stop ‘draconian’ mass deportations of Haitians fleeing gangs, activists say
Tens of thousands deported from Caribbean states, as Dominican Republic pledges to return 10,000 people a week. Activists have called on Caribbean governments to halt the mass deportation of ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Pfizer CEO defends performance after Starboard activist criticism
Drugmaker boosts full-year sales and profit forecasts after reporting better than expected earningsBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it
Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to up to 10 years in jail, sparking criticism from foreign governments and rights groupsWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism
The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.World - CBS News - November 19 -
Cuban clarifies comment about Trump, women after criticism
Mark Cuban apologized for his comments on The View in a Friday statement addressing his previous claims that former President Trump is “intimidated” by intelligent women. “When I said this during ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Farage says Reform UK now ahead of Tories in Wales – UK politics live
Party leader prepares to address conference and cites polling showing Reform UK has 21% support in Wales. Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with defence secretary ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
A Tennis Star Calls Out a Commentator Who Criticized Her Appearance
“These moments distract from the true essence of sport,” Barbora Krejcikova said.Sports - The New York Times - November 12 -
2 New York Men Charged in Monthslong Plot to Kill Iranian Activist
The men were receiving orders from a third man, who was working as an Iranian operative and was also involved in a plot to assassinate Donald J. Trump, federal prosecutors said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
Trump says former Ice director Tom Homan will be in charge of borders and deportations
Immigration hardliner said last week that if Trump ‘needs help running a deportation operation, I am standing by’. US president-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Tom Homan, the former acting ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Trump weighs in on Biden controversy over 'garbage' comment
Former President Donald Trump attacked President Biden for a comment in which he appeared to call Trump supporters "garbage." Mr. Biden later clarified that he wasn't referring to all Trump ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Harris: Trump remark on protecting women whether they like it or not 'offensive'
Vice President Harris slammed former President Trump for saying at a rally on Wednesday that he would be women’s “protector,” a phrase he used two months ago and again this week at a rally in ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Who are the activists jailed in Hong Kong's largest national security trial?
They include prominent campaigners, former lawmakers and ordinary citizens who joined the pro-democracy movement.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Human rights activists face reprisals for opposing extractive industries, says report
Peace Brigades International calling for new act to force companies with links to UK to do due diligence . Human rights defenders have faced brutal reprisals for standing up to extractive ...World - The Guardian - November 21 -
Bolton: Trump criticism of Liz Cheney stems from Jan. 6
Former national security adviser John Bolton suggested that former President Trump's recent criticism of former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is less about war and more related to her voting to impeach ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Philadelphia didn't violate rights of cops fired over offensive Facebook posts, court rules
The Philadelphia police department did not violate the First Amendment rights of several officers who were fired or suspended for racist and violent social media postsTech - ABC News - October 29 -
Facebook asks US supreme court to dismiss fraud suit over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Securities fraud lawsuit brought by shareholders accuses the social media platform of misleading them about misuse of user data. The US supreme court grappled on Wednesday with a bid by Meta’s ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
EU fines Facebook parent Meta nearly 800 million euros over 'abusive' Marketplace practices
EU fines Facebook parent Meta nearly 800 million euros over 'abusive' Marketplace practicesTech - ABC News - November 14 -
EU fines Meta over $840 million for ‘abusive practices’ favoring Facebook Marketplace
Meta received a fine of over $840 million on Wednesday for breaching the European Union’s antitrust rules as it relates to market domination after three years of legal proceedings. The ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
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Harris rally in North Carolina, campaign faces backlash for Biden "garbage" comment
Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, a day after making her closing argument in Washington, D.C. Harris' remarks are being clouded by backlash over President ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Teen accused of Southport murders facing terror charge
Axel Rudakubana is accused of producing the poison ricin and possessing a study of an al-Qaeda training manual.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Franco faces weapons charges after altercation
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will face charges of illegal use and possession of a firearm, public prosecutors said Tuesday.Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Prosecutor: Lions' Williams won't face gun charges
Prosecutors have decided that no legal action will be issued against Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams stemming from an Oct. 8 traffic stop.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Reeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike
The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Harris responds to Biden's "garbage" comment
In response to a question about Biden's "garbage" comment, Kamala Harris said she "strongly" disagrees with "any criticism of people based on who they vote for."Top stories - CBS News - October 30
