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Apple shifts responsibility for Siri to operating system chief
Apple Inc has transferred responsibility for Siri, its voice assistant, from content chief Eddy Cue to operating systems chief Craig…
Erdogan accuses Myanmar of ‘genocide’ against Rohingya
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday accused Myanmar of “genocide” against the Rohingya Muslim minority, who have fled in…
Saudi hails ‘smooth’ Mecca hajj after 2015 stampede
Saudi Arabia on Friday reported no major security incidents or health scares at this year's pilgrimage, as the Muslim faithful…
Trump to host meeting on UN reform with world leaders mid-September
US President Donald Trump, a frequent critic of the United Nations, will seek to gather global support for reforming the…
Chinese cyber spies broaden attacks in Vietnam, security firm says
Cyber spies working for or on behalf of China’s government have broadened attacks against official and corporate targets in Vietnam…
Security tightened at Spain’s tomato throwing festival after attacks
Extra police were deployed at Spain's annual "Tomatina" tomato throwing festival in the eastern town of Bunol on Wednesday in…
Kremlin says top theatre director’s arrest ‘not censorship’
The Kremlin on Wednesday insisted the arrest of top theatre and film director Kirill Serebrennikov over alleged embezzlement of state…
Economic losses from Storm Harvey could total $70-90 billion: RMS
Total economic losses from Tropical Storm Harvey could be as high as $70-90 billion, with the bulk of the losses…
At least 18,500 Rohingya flee to Bangladesh as Rakhine unrest rages
At least 18,500 Rohingya have crossed into Bangladesh since fighting erupted in Myanmar’s neighbouring Rakhine state six days ago, the…