Month: جنوری 2020

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Facebook, Twitter face costly fines in Russia for violating local data protection law

Facebook, Twitter face costly fines in Russia for violating local data protection law Facebook and Twitter were required by law to notify the telecom watchdog about storing Russian users’ data within Russia by January 31. Neither did, and they now face fines of up to $95k – and up to $280k for repeat violations. In order to protect its citizens’ privacy, lawmakers in Russia amended the ‘Law on Personal Data’ in 2014. Last year, when a Moscow court ordered Facebook to pay a $47 fine for violating the law, the social media giant didn’t even bother to send anyone to hear the verdict. After all, they posted an $18 billion profit that year, so why would they bother? This time, it may not be so easy. An amendment made in December 2019 allows Roskomnadzor,...

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While other countries evacuate citizens from Wuhan, China is to bring over 200 people from Thailand, Malaysia back home

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While other countries evacuate citizens from Wuhan, China is to bring over 200 people from Thailand, Malaysia back home Despite the coronavirus outbreak, over 200 Chinese nationals in Southeast Asia are desperate to come home. China has sent planes to bring them back to Wuhan while other nations airlift their citizens out of the quarantined city. Ever since the Wuhan cordon sanitaire began on January 23, tourists from Hubei province have been stuck in nearby Southeast Asian countries, unable to get back home. Malaysia banned visitors from Wuhan on January 27, but those who were in the country already still remain. Thailand has not shut its borders yet, but that’s of little help to the tourists: Wuhan is closed off from the world, and no commercial f...

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Serbia will continue developing relations with Russia & China despite EU concerns – Vucic

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Serbia will continue developing relations with Russia & China despite EU concerns – Vucic Belgrade has excellent relations with Russia and China and will continue developing them, following the example of leading European countries, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday. He made the statement at a joint press conference with visiting EU High Commissioner for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrel in Belgrade. “We are on the European path and do not conceal this before our Russian and Chinese partners,” TASS quoted Vucic as saying. “But we have good, excellent cooperation with the Russians and the Chinese and we will continue developing this cooperation.” He expressed hope that Germany, France, Austria and other European states will help Serbia to deve...

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Chairs & bottles fly as Moscow MMA event turns into mass brawl (VIDEO)

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Chairs & bottles fly as Moscow MMA event turns into mass brawl (VIDEO) The violence at an MMA event in Moscow spilled out of the octagon and into the crowd as a mass brawl broke out involving fighters and fans. The incident took place at local event ‘Coliseum’ where the competition took an unexpected turn with one fighter being seriously injured, according to reports. READ MORE: Russian jiu-jitsu tournament ends in mass brawl as fighters & guests attack each other in sports hall (VIDEO) It remains unknown what caused the wild scenes at the Moscow shopping center which hosted the event, but according to Vityaz-Noginsk coach Pavel Murtazin it was a group of enraged spectators who ignited the brawl. “The fighters could not reach the octagon. Sp...

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Shipments of smartphones halted to Russia as coronavirus epidemic spreads – media

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Shipments of smartphones halted to Russia as coronavirus epidemic spreads – media US tech giant Apple and Chinese manufacturers, including Huawei, Xiaomi, and ZTE, have suspended supplies of phones to Russia, according to reports just hours before the first cases of coronavirus were discovered on its territory. The manufacturers, with factories based in China, have suspended shipments for at least two weeks, Russian business daily Kommersant reported on Friday. Firms such as Vivo, Realme, and Lenovo followed suit. Also on rt.com US tariffs will remain no matter what coronavirus does to China's economy – US trade advisor The halt to supplies came as plants extended the Chinese New Year holidays for their emp...

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Austria’s Thiem can emulate Djokovic, Federer & Nadal with victory in maiden Australian Open final as he bids to topple Big Three

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Austria’s Thiem can emulate Djokovic, Federer & Nadal with victory in maiden Australian Open final as he bids to topple Big Three After Dominic Thiem secured a place in the final of the 2020 Australian Open, the most pressing question the Austrian tennis sensation will face is a straightforward one: can he stop the juggernaut that is Novak Djokovic? The ‘Big Three’ in men’s tennis – Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer – have established themselves as a ruling trio who have claimed the lion’s share of Grand Slam titles over the past decade. READ MORE: Austrian sensation Dominic Thiem reaches maiden Australian Open final to set up clash with Novak Djokovic During that period just four players – Andy Murray of the UK, Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka,...

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Lavrov, new Ambassador Sullivan discuss prospects for Russia-US bilateral ties

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Lavrov, new Ambassador Sullivan discuss prospects for Russia-US bilateral ties Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan discussed on Friday the prospects for Russian-US relations. That was Lavrov’s first meeting with Sullivan since his appointment as the new US ambassador to Russia. They discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Russian-American relations, as well as some pressing international problems, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. Lavrov expressed hope that the new US ambassador would contribute to “the normalization and strengthening of relations between our countries in various fields.” Sullivan, who arrived in Moscow on January 16 to replace Jon Huntsman, earlier served as the US deputy secretary of stat...

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'Almost Barcelona': Player has move to Barca CANCELED while in Hong Kong flying to complete move

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'Almost Barcelona': Player has move to Barca CANCELED while in Hong Kong flying to complete move Cedric Bakambu has a claim to be the unluckiest player of the January transfer window after a potential move to Barcelona fell through as he was on a flight stopover in Hong Kong while traveling to complete the deal. La Liga giants Barca had agreed a deal to sign Conolese international striker Bakambu from Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan on transfer deadline day, and the player hastily traveled to Spain to complete the deal. READ MORE: Quick learner! Teenager celebrates passing driving test by signing for Premier League team day after Bakambu hopped on a 15-hour flight to travel the 8,798 km from the Chinese capital to Spain, but during a stop ov...

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Sweet memento or dartboard substitute? Brexit has spawned tacky merchandise bound to disturb Remainers

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Sweet memento or dartboard substitute? Brexit has spawned tacky merchandise bound to disturb Remainers As Brexit takes effect and the UK leaves the EU tonight, millions might be crying into their pillows, but over 17 million are celebrating – with a range of tea towels, badges and coins rolled out to honour the historic day. The Royal Mint, the UK government body that supplies the nation’s coinage, announced that three celebratory coins will be up for sale this week. Available in gold and silver, they feature the date 31 January 2020, and the text ‘Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations’. The Gold Proof Withdrawal from the European Union 2020 UK 50p Coin and the 2-Coin Set are both now 100% reserved. The Silver Proof and Bril...

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Egypt unearths 3,000 year-old tomb with sarcophagus dedicated to Horus, GOD of the sky (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

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Egypt unearths 3,000 year-old tomb with sarcophagus dedicated to Horus, GOD of the sky (VIDEO, PHOTOS) A vast trove of artifacts, including 20 sarcophagi, has been discovered in sixteen tombs in Egypt’s Minya region. It’s the latest in a series of high-profile digs which have resulted in extraordinary finds in recent years. The Ministry of Antiquities unveiled the incredible discovery at the Al-Ghoreifa site, about 300 kilometres (186 miles) south of Cairo on Thursday. Archeologists unveil 16 ancient tombs filled with sarcophagi and other artifacts in central #Egypt pic.twitter.com/WqwpzJdGym— RT (@RT_com) January 31, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js © Global Look Press / dpa /...

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