Google tests blocking news content for some Canadians
Google is blocking some Canadian users from viewing news content in what the company says is a test run of a potential response to a Canadian government’s online news bill.
Day: February 23, 2023
Mexico Hobbles Election Agency That Helped End One-Party Rule
The changes come ahead of a presidential election next year and are part of a pattern of challenges to democratic institutions across the Western Hemisphere.
Google asks some employees to share desks amid office downsizing
Some cloud employees will be asked to alternate days at their desks.
Despite Opposition, Philippines Ratifies RCEP Trade Agreement
The massive free trade pact has faced opposition from agricultural groups, who fear it could open the country to a wave of imported produce.
Tunisia detains prominent dissidents amid growing crackdown
Tunisian police detained two prominent dissidents and surrounded the home of a third on Wednesday, part of an escalating crackdown on critics of President Kais Saied, who has labelled his opponents traitors and criminals.
Jimmy Carter receives accolades from afar, and right at home
Former President Jimmy Carter is garnering accolades and well-wishes across the world since the announcement that the 98-year-old is receiving end-of-life care at home in Georgia.
Foes present signatures, seek New Orleans mayor recall vote
Opponents of embattled New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell say they have enough signatures from a petition drive to force a recall election to remove Cantrell from office.
Ukraine urges all nations to vote to preserve its territory
Ukraine’s foreign minister is urging the world’s nations as the anniversary of Russia’s invasion nears to prove they stand for the United Nations Charter and vote in favor of a U_N_ resolution calling for a peace that ensures his war-ravaged country’s …