Facebook’s latest troll-hunt in Africa leads them to point to FRANCE – first NATO country to get the honor

On the latest hunt for ‘trolls’ in Africa and the Middle East, in addition to the usual ‘Russians’ Facebook for the first time banned a network of French accounts fighting for influence in former colonies. … Read More >Facebook’s latest troll-hunt in Africa leads them to point to FRANCE – first NATO country to get the honor

At least 250,000 children and adults physically and sexually abused in New Zealand’s state care institutions – inquiry

A public inquiry in New Zealand has revealed up to a quarter of a million children, young people and vulnerable adults were abused in the state care system and faith-based institutions from the 1960s to early 2000s. … Read More >At least 250,000 children and adults physically and sexually abused in New Zealand’s state care institutions – inquiry

US labels Bahraini group Saraya al-Mukhtar terrorist, accuses Tehran of backing its plots against American soldiers

The US government has designated a Bahraini group as a terrorist organization, accusing it of being backed by Iran, plotting attacks against Americans soldiers in the kingdom, and offering cash for the assassination of officials. … Read More >US labels Bahraini group Saraya al-Mukhtar terrorist, accuses Tehran of backing its plots against American soldiers

Google cries foul after EU unveils new laws challenging ‘gatekeeping’ supremacy of tech giants

US firm Google has complained that proposed new EU laws aimed at curbing tech giants’ dominance target only a “handful of companies,” the search provider included. The way Europe sees it, that’s the point. … Read More >Google cries foul after EU unveils new laws challenging ‘gatekeeping’ supremacy of tech giants

Court-ordered audit concludes Dominion voting machines were intentionally designed to ‘create systemic fraud’ in Michigan

An audit of Dominion voting machines used in Michigan concluded that the systems are designed to perpetuate election fraud, supporting President Donald Trump’s claims of irregularities. State officials have criticized the report. … Read More >Court-ordered audit concludes Dominion voting machines were intentionally designed to ‘create systemic fraud’ in Michigan

US Covid-19 relief package set to IMMUNIZE corporations from pandemic lawsuits, alarms worker advocates

A relief package being debated in Congress shields corporations from liability, forcing advocates for small businesses and workers to choose between aiding the needy and holding Big Business accountable. … Read More >US Covid-19 relief package set to IMMUNIZE corporations from pandemic lawsuits, alarms worker advocates