Cory Weinberg

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In Australia, firefighters control a fire near Perth

In Australia, firefighters control a fire near Perth

This photo, provided by the Fire and Emergency Department, shows firefighters trying to control a wildfire near Worlow, northeast of Perth, Australia, on February 2. Evan Collis / Abby A year later Violent fires rallied thousands of firefighters and destroyed part of the country, Australia Again in the grip of wildfire. Firefighters managed to control a fire near Perth in …

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Hong Kong (AFP). London offers long visas to millions of Hong Kong people

Hong Kong (AFP). Londres propose des visas plus longs à des millions de Hongkongais

Millions of Hong Kong people can apply for new visas this Sunday, allowing them to stay longer in Great Britain and then apply for naturalization, a way for former ex-colonial powers to find a way to escape Chinese oppression. Holders of a British National Foreign Passport (PNO) and their relatives were able to apply online for a residence permit in …

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Conspiracy in Burma: Facebook services “disrupted”

Conspiracy in Burma: Facebook services "disrupted"

Come Burmese no longer have Facebook access. On Thursday, February 4, three days after the overthrow of Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government, the social network said some of its services in the Southeast Asian country had been “disrupted.” “We see that access to Facebook is currently restricted to some,” a US agency spokesman told Agence France-Presse. “We urge the …

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Brix de American Legend Race 2021: Funny jet, Quinta’s surprise guest?

Brix de American Legend Race 2021: Funny jet, Quinta's surprise guest?

We did not expect that. After a fantastic summer, the Trail de Jet Prix D’American Legend Race took the physical step of preventing himself from distinguishing himself in the qualifying races for 2021. Finally qualified for the wins at the end of the entries, Pierre Verkruis’ student could be better as Quinta’s surprise guest this Sunday. “I waited until the …

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After Brussels’ “mistake”, London raises shares

After Brussels' "mistake", London raises shares

Boris Johnson blasted the commission on Wednesday over deteriorating post-Brexit relations with Europe and tensions on the ground. Special Ambassadors to London and Brussels Northern Ireland has long stumbled upon EU-London divorce negotiations, a hot topic in the post-Brexit era. In recent days, tensions between Brussels and London have escalated. Boris Johnson blasted European responsibility for the devastation on Wednesday. …

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Facial recognition: Clearview AI violates Canadians’ privacy

Facial recognition: Clearview AI violates Canadians' privacy

Clearview AI, the U.S. company that developed the controversial facial recognition technology, is conducting illegal “mass surveillance” in Canada, according to an investigation report released Wednesday by privacy watchdog groups across the country. Federal Privacy Commissioner Daniel Terrian said in a statement with his three provincial colleagues on Wednesday that by taking pictures of billions of people on the Internet, …

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The media in Latin America exemplifies Vietnam’s success

The media in Latin America exemplifies Vietnam's success

The media in Latin America published articles covering the results of XIII on February 2e National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (PCV). Radio National Argentina commends 35 years since the implementation of the radio update The Communist Party of Italy praises the victory of XIIIe National Party Congress Secretary-General Nuan Pu Trung delivers the final address of XIIIe …

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London demands long ‘grace period’ for Northern Ireland

London demands long 'grace period' for Northern Ireland

GB-EU-NORTHERN IRELAND: Brexit: London seeks long “grace period” for Northern Ireland © Reuters / Hannah McKay Brexit: London demands long “Grace Period” for Northern Ireland LONDON (Reuters) – The British government on Wednesday called on the European Union (EU) to extend the “concession period” on customs checks on goods traded between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK until …

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Intel Israel announces record year 2020 with $ 8 billion in exports

Intel Israel announces record year 2020 with $ 8 billion in exports

Intel Israel, one of the largest private employers in the country, has announced a record year for 2020 despite the epidemic triggered recession and tough year for the US company. The Israeli hand of the US microprocessor maker recorded exports of $ 8 billion by 2020, an increase of 14 percent from $ 6.6 billion in exports in 2019. Intel …

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