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‘Fake news’ becomes a business model: researchers
Cybercriminals have latched onto the notion of "fake news" and turned it into a profitable business model, with services starting…
US game maker launches stunt to snarl plans for border wall with Mexico
An irreverent card game company is playing its hand to help stop construction of a controversial wall along the US-Mexico…
Actress files suit alleging Weinstein raped her
An unidentified actress has filed a suit against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, alleging he raped her in his room at…
Australians vote in favour of same-sex marriage
Australians voted decisively in favour of allowing same-sex couples to marry, sparking joyous celebrations Wednesday across the country even though…
South Korea detects no unusual activity at border where North Korean defected
No unusual activity has been detected at the border with North Korea where a North Korean soldier defected this week,…
Hate crimes against Muslims in US doubled in three years: FBI
The number of hate crimes committed in the United States rose in 2016 for the second consecutive year, with African-Americans,…
Iran hunts for survivors as quake kills at least 400 near Iraq border
Teams of Iranian rescuers dug through rubble in a hunt for survivors Monday after a major earthquake struck the Iran-Iraq…
Indian capital choked by smog as emergency measures fail to offer respite
A thick cloud of toxic smog 10 times the recommended limit enveloped India’s capital New Delhi on Monday, as government…
Let’s slap a public health warning on fossil fuels: Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger — the former California governor and Hollywood actor and film producer — issued a challenge on Sunday to…