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US: Saudis recruited Twitter workers to spy on critics

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Saudi Arabia, frustrated by growing criticism of its leaders and policies on social media, recruited two Twitter employees to spy on thousands of accounts that included prominent opponents, prosecutors alleged Wednesday. The complaint unsealed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco detailed a coordinated effort by

UK lawmakers electing new speaker to replace John Bercow

LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers are electing a new House of Commons speaker on Monday to replace the influential but

Crews make progress on large Southern California wildfire

LOS ANGELES, Nov 3 (AP) — Authorities lifted evacuation orders for a farm community Saturday as firefighters make progress on

Islamic State group names new leader

The Islamic State (IS) group has confirmed the death of its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and named his successor. An

House approve rules for Trump impeachment probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided House has approved the rules for its impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Thursday’s

Twitter to ban political ads worldwide on its platform

WASHINGTON, Oct 31, 2019 (AFP) – Twitter said Wednesday it would stop accepting political advertising globally on its platform, responding

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EU approves Brexit extension to Jan 31

London, Oct 28 (ANI): The European Union leaders on Monday approved Britain’s request for a three-month extension to the Brexit

US official: IS leader believed dead in US military assault

WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (AP) — Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its

Chilean president vows major reshuffle after week of protests

SANTIAGO, Oct 27 (AFP) – Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on Saturday announced a major government reshuffle, a day after more

Iraqi forces fire tear gas after 42 died in day…

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi security forces fired tear gas on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to remove blast