Section: Africa&ME
Netflix almost global
Netflix’s video-streaming service went live in more than 130 countries on Wednesday, covering almost the entire globe. ||| Las Vegas – Netflix’s video-streaming service went live in more than 130 countries on Wednesday, covering almost the entire globe except China, in a huge global push by Chief Executive Reed Hastings to...
The US world order is a suit that no longer fits
©GettyEven in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington more than a decade ago, international terrorism was — to use a Taoist quote — “a semblance great, the shadow of a shade”. Now such violence has moved out of the shadows. Many see political violence as the most important threat to the modern world. MoreOn this topicIN...
Jewish politician on trial in Ukraine invokes blood libel
Hennadiy Korban runs the nationalist UKROP party and has a seat on the board of the Dnepropetrovsk Jewish community. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Merkel to receive Four Freedoms Award
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been named as this year’s recipient of a prestigious international award. ||| The Hague, Netherlands – German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been named as this year’s recipient of a prestigious international award, with organisers lauding her “great moral leadership” in Germany and pivotal role...
Ministries warn against eggs with Salmonella from Ukraine
…read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Opinion: Syria – a Study in International Cynicism
If all goes well, the latest diplomatic manoeuvre on Syria will take place sometime this month. However, what one can expect from the forthcoming session which is unanimously endorsed by the United Nations Security Council, is far from certain. The first thing to know about the proposed diplomatic exercise is that it is only tangentially related...
Malaysia Airlines lifts bag ban on Europe flights after backlash on social media
KUALA LUMPUR // Malaysia Airlines on Wednesday lifted a much-criticised ban on checking in baggage on flights to Paris and Amsterdam, just one day after limiting bags to lighten the plane and save fuel.The airline had banned check-in baggage for Tuesday and Wednesday flights to the two European cities due to “unseasonably strong headwinds” on a...
Coca-Cola: Soda company blames ad agency for map showing Crimea as part of Russia
In a statement on Wednesday, Coca-Cola said: "We, as a company, don't support any political movements. The company has removed the post and apologises for the situation that occurred." U.S. drinks firm Coca-Cola on Wednesday blamed a marketing agency for a map used in an online advertising campaign that showed Crimea to be part of...
Coca-Cola blames ad agency for map showing Crimea as part of Russia
U.S. drinks firm Coca-Cola Wednesday blamed a marketing agency for a map used in an online advertising campaign that showed Crimea to be part of Russia and which drew protests and threats of a boycott from angry Ukrainians …read more Source: The Daily...
Angela Merkel to Receive Four Freedoms Awards
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been named as this year’s recipient of a prestigious international award, with organizers lauding her “great moral leadership” in Germany and pivotal role in tackling the crises buffeting Europe. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been named as this year’s...
