EU official defends talks on Big Tech helping fund networks
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A top European Union official says existing telecom networks aren’t up to the job of handling surging amounts of internet data traffic and defended a consultation on whether Big Tech companies …
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2/27/23
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Putting Mongolia on the digital map: Bolor-Erdene Battsengel
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Bolor-Erdene Battsengel gained fame as one of the youngest member of Mongolia’s government — and the first woman to hold her position. She spoke to The Associated Press about digitizing the …
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By BARBARA ORTUTAY
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2/27/23
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AP source: Haslams agree to purchase Lasry's stake in Bucks
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A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam have agreed to purchase Marc Lasry’s 25% stake of the Milwaukee Bucks in a deal that puts the value of …
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
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2/27/23
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging CFPB's funding
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The Supreme Court says it will take up a Republican-led challenge to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a case that could threaten how the consumer watchdog agency functions if the high court …
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By JESSICA GRESKO
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2/27/23
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New quake hits Turkey, toppling more buildings: 1 killed
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Officials say a magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Turkey causing some damaged buildings to collapse and killing at least one person. Monday's quake came three weeks after a catastrophic …
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2/27/23
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Harris to promote broadband in South Carolina as 2024 looms
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Vice President Kamala Harris is promoting the Biden administration’s achievements on broadband internet access during a visit to South Carolina. The White House says Harris’ trip to Columbia on …
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By MEG KINNARD
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2/27/23
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Pope to visit Hungary in April, migration and war on agenda
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Pope Francis will visit Hungary at the end of April. That is according to an announcement by the Vatican on Monday. The April 28-30 trip is expected to focus on migration to Europe and Russia’s war …
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By NICOLE WINFIELD and JUSTIN SPIKE
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2/27/23
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UN chief points to ' massive' rights violations in Ukraine
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The head of the United Nations says Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered “the most massive violations of human rights” in the world today. U.N. Secretary-General António …
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By JAMEY KEATEN
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2/27/23
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UN chief slams 'climate-wrecking' firms at human rights body
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U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is stressing the importance of legal challenges against “climate-wrecking corporations” like fossil-fuel producers. Guterres ratcheted up his call for the …
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By JAMEY KEATEN
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2/27/23
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Hundreds blocked on Croatia roads as snowstorm spurs chaos
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Hundreds of people in Croatia have spent the night in their cars or at gas stations and reception centers after a snowstorm over the weekend caused traffic to collapse and left parts of the country …
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2/27/23
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UK's Sunak on verge of EU deal, but faces tough sell at home
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The U.K. and the European Union are poised to end years of wrangling and seal a deal to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland. European Commission President Ursula von …
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By JILL LAWLESS
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2/27/23
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Andrew Tate to appeal third arrest extension in Romania
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Andrew Tate has arrived at a Romanian appeals court in Bucharest to challenge a court’s decision last week to extend for a third time his detention by 30 days. The divisive social media influencer …
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By STEPHEN McGRATH and ANDREEA ALEXANDRU
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2/27/23
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France to unveil new economic, military strategy in Africa
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French President Emmanuel Macron will unveil France’s economic and military strategy in Africa in the coming years. Macron is expected to call for a more balanced partnership with African nations …
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By SYLVIE CORBET
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2/27/23
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Strikes hit 2 German airports public workers pay dispute
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Nearly all flights at Germany’s Cologne-Bonn airport and the majority at nearby Duesseldorf have been canceled or diverted as a result of strikes that also affected local transport, day-care …
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2/27/23
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Serbia, Kosovo leaders weigh EU proposals to improve ties
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The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo are holding talks on European Union proposals to end years of political crises and set the two on the path to better relations. Tensions have simmered between Serbia …
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By LORNE COOK
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2/27/23
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Huawei dominates MWC mobile tech fair despite US sanctions
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A contingent of Chinese companies led by technology giant Huawei is turning out in force to the world’s biggest wireless trade fair. They're aiming to show their muscle in the face of Huawei’s …
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By KELVIN CHAN
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2/27/23
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Company says missing Chinese banker Bao Fan aiding probe
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A stock market filing says missing Chinese investment banker Bao Fan is co-operating in an investigation in China. China Renaissance Holdings Ltd., which Bao founded, gave no further details. It said …
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By ZEN SOO
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2/27/23
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Macao eases COVID mask mandate as virus situation stabilizes
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Macao, the world's biggest gambling hub, is easing its requirements for people to wear masks that had lasted most of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Monday, people no longer have to wear masks when …
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By ZEN SOO
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2/26/23
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5 die in SW China mine as hope fades for 47 trapped in north
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At least five workers were killed in a roof collapse at a mine in southwestern China, as hope appeared to be fading for 47 miners trapped under rubble after a mining disaster last week in northern …
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2/26/23
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North Korea holds rare meeting on farming amid food shortage
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North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un presided over a major political conference dedicated to improving the farming sector. The meeting held Sunday comes as outside experts have assessed the country's …
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By KIM TONG-HYUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM
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2/26/23
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