EU is praising Facebook, Google and Twitter for tackling disinformation while urging the social media giants to do more in clamping down on fake accounts.
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Brazilian Court Reduces Sentence of Ex-President da Silva
Brazil’s court reduced sentence of incarcerated former President da Silva, opening the possibility he could be moved to house arrest later this year.
Report: N. Korea Using Cryptocurrency to Fund Weapons Program
N. Korea is using cryptocurrency markets to evade global sanctions and is likely using the virtual money to fund its weapons of mass destruction programs.
Sudan Protesters Call for ‘Million March’ for Civilian Rule
Sudan protesters call for million march for civilian rule after head of military council said it would hand over if civilian groups can agree on new leader.
Bangladesh Stifles Free Expression, Despite Denials
In its annual press freedom index, Reporters Sans Frontières has dropped Bangladesh to 150th out of 180 countries – the lowest ranking it has ever received.
Sudan’s Protesters Defiantly Continue Sit-In Amid Military, Leadership Shuffles
Demonstrators in Sudan’s capital are defying attempts by the military to break up their ongoing protest, and demanding civilian leadership.
Australian Media Companies Face Contempt Charges
More than 30 journalists and publishers are due to face court Monday over their coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s trial for child sex abuse.
Myanmar Court Rejects Final Appeal By Reuters’ Journalists
CPJ expressed deep disappointment today after the Myanmar Supreme Court upheld Reuters’ journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo’s convictions.
Saudi Women’s Activist ‘Electrocuted And Waterboarded In Prison’
A women’s rights activist has been waterboarded, electrocuted and threatened with rape while in prison in Saudi Arabia, her brother has claimed.
5 Algerian Billionaires Arrested in Anti-Graft Investigation
Five Algerian billionaires, some closer to former president Abdelaziz who quit over mass protests, have been arrested as part of anti-graft investigation.