The new COVID-19 epidemic is at a “decisive point” globally, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday, urging affected countries to “move swiftly” to contain the disease. “We’re at a decisive point,” Mr. Tedros said, adding: “If you act aggressively now, you can contain this virus, you can prevent people getting sick, […]
Facebook says it has removed a Conservative Party advertisement that used BBC news footage on the grounds that it infringed on Intellectual Property Rights. The BBC had complained about the ad last week, arguing material involving some of its well-known presenters was taken out of context and could damage its impartiality. Facebook said on Monday […]
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday warned of stern action against anyone trying to foment trouble, a day after four people were killed in police firing on hundreds of Muslims protesting an alleged blasphemous Facebook post by a Hindu man. On Sunday morning, hundreds of Muslims gathered in southwestern Bhola district, 116 kilometers from […]
