A search for ‘Australia Australia News’ on Google’s homepage set up on a desktop computer in Sydney, Australia on Friday 22 January 2021. David Gray | Bloomberg by Getty Images Australia Australia has passed a new law requiring local media outlets and publishers to pay for linking their content to …
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Quoto, Ecuador (AP) – Thirty-two inmates have been killed in prison riots in three Ecuadorian cities as a result of rival gangs and attempted escape, officials said on Tuesday. Prison director Edmundo Moncayo told a news conference that 800 police offices were helping to gain control of the facilities. Hundreds …
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WAS SHINGTON (AP) – Nira Tanden’s appointment to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget was dropped Friday because of Sen. of West Virginia. J Manchin has become the first democratic legislator to oppose his confirmation. During his confirmation hearing, Tanden apologized for spending years attacking top Republicans …
Read More »Twitter is in its second 1 billion quarter, sending the stock to a 52-week high
Twitter Inc. It posted its second 1 billion quarter on Tuesday, sending its shares up nearly 4% in subsequent trading to a 52-week high. Twitter TWTR, + 2.87% Analysts at Factset said the stock had a net income of 22 222 million, or 29 cents, against expectations of 29 cents. …
Read More »China has arrested Australian CGTN host Cheng Lei on suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets abroad.
“Chinese authorities have advised that Ms. Cheng was arrested on suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets abroad,” Penn said. “The Australian government has regularly raised serious concerns about Ms. Cheng’s detention at a senior level, including Including his welfare and conditions. Detention. ” Detained Australian consular officials have been visiting …
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