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Greek president provokes Turkey by visiting tiny island at center of dispute

For weeks, Greece and Turkey have been facing off in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Greece’s president strode into this highly charged environment on Sunday, with a provative trip to an island at the center of the dispute.

A chunk of ice twice the size of Manhattan has broken off Greenland in the last two years

A 44-square-mile chunk of ice, about twice the size of Manhattan, has broken off the Arctic’s largest remaining ice shelf in northeast Greenland in the last two years, leaving scientists fearful over its rapid disintegration.

Perfectly preserved Ice Age cave bear found in Siberia

The perfectly preserved remains of an Ice Age cave bear have been discovered in the Russian Arctic — the first example of the species ever to be found with soft tissues intact.

Nepal landslide killed at least 11 people, 20 others remain missing

A landslide in Nepal on Sunday killed at least 11 people and 20 others are still missing, according to the government.

Sony announces PlayStation 5 showcase event for September 16

Sony is holding a major PS5 showcase on September 16 during which it is expected to reveal a host of details about the next-gen console.

Tecno Spark Power 2 Air to debut in India on September 14 – gizmochina

Russia’s regional elections pose serious test for pro-Kremlin party

Russians are casting votes to pick regional legislators and officials in an election seen as a serious test for the pro-Kremlin United Russia party. About 160,000 candidates are seeking seats in local parliaments and 20 regions are electing a new governor, according to the Central Elections Committee.

U.S. Marine deported from Philippines after presidential pardon for killing of transgender woman

A United States Marine convicted of killing a transgender woman has been released from prison and deported from the Philippines on Sunday, after President Rodrigo Duterte granted him an “absolute pardon” earlier this week.

Greek police fire teargas at protesting migrants on Lesbos

Police on the Greek island of Lesbos fired teargas at a group of migrants on Saturday protesting against a new camp being set up to replace one destroyed this week by fire, according to local media.

Apple sends invite for special event… but it might not be for the iPhone 12

Apple Event on September 15: If a clue can be read in the invite, which is headlined Time Flies, the event could well end up focusing on the next-generation Apple Watch, though everyone is hoping it will be the new iPhone 12 series

Progressive economists have left rural America behind. Here’s how small towns and farmlands can win the next economic revolution.

America’s rural populations have been ignored by urban progressives, exploited by corporations, and largely forgotten by trickle-down conservatives.

Dear Crypto, I’m all in. Love, Poker. Crossover Poker Players Are Winning Big in Crypto Trading

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 September 2020 – Poker players who cross over to cryptocurrency trading are seeing astounding success out of the gate — for example, a trading team comprised of poker players and captained by poker star Mike McDonald placed in the top three in the recently concluded World Series of Trading (WSOT). A total overlay prize pool of $1.27 million in cryptocurrency was paid out […]

Analysis: Britain is risking a car-crash Brexit of food shortages, another recession and isolation

In the four years that have passed since Britain voted to leave the European Union, business executives have consistently delivered one message to the country’s political leaders: Do not under any circumstances crash out of our largest export market without a deal to protect trade.

Photos: Migrants left homeless after fire in Greek camp

The Moria migrant camp, on the Greek island of Lesbos, was left in ruins after massive fires broke out at the site. Many people are now sleeping on the side of the road, at gas stations and even in a nearby cemetery.

South Africa retailers remove TRESemmé products from shelves over ‘racist’ ad

South Africa’s biggest retailers say they have put a pause on selling TRESemmé products following widespread protests over a controversial ad featuring Black hair.

Just two minutes of exercise boosts brain function, new study shows

If you’re feeling a bit sluggish today, just two minutes of exercise could give your brain a boost, a new study shows.

What you need to know about coronavirus on Friday, September 11

The summer is over. It’s time to hunker down.

LIKE App is ready to venture into largest population market in the SE Asia, Indonesia

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 10 September 2020 – LIKE App is a disrupting social media marketing platform with the key mission of “providing an accessible platform for everyone to participate and create value to the public through the power of social media”, LIKE App is currently offering influencers with genuine influence growth support and merchants with quality social media traffics. LIKE App is venturing into the Indonesia market starting […]

Spackman Entertainment Group’s #ALIVE Number One on Netflix Globally

Produced by the Group’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Zip Cinema, #ALIVE topped the movie chart on Netflix globally on 10 September 2020 Starring Yoo Ah-in of Spackman Media Group, and Park Shin-hye, #ALIVE ranked #1 in 35 countries around the world, based on viewership in Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Russia, India, France, the United States, etc. Following #ALIVE, Zip Cinema’s upcoming film, BROKER, to be […]

A New Player to AIoT Game: TECNO Debuts AIoT Strategy with Smart Audio and Smart Wearables New Launches, and First 5G CPE with Ultra High Speed at Industry Best Price

NAIROBI, KENYA – Media OutReach – 11 September 2020 – TECNO, a global premier smartphone and smart device brand, today debuted its strategic launch of TECNO Smart AIoT ecosystem strategy, marking TECNO’s strategic expansion of its business portfolio to AIoT area. Riding on its unique strengths and resources, as well as its accumulated market insights in emerging markets, TECNO is committed to bringing customers the most desirable AIoT products and smart […]

Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege under UN guard after receiving death threats

The UN has redeployed troops to guard Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege after he received death threats for demanding justice for serious crimes committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

France and Germany join forces to welcome refugees after Lesbos camp blaze, says Macron

France and Germany are working together to find a solution to welcome migrants from the Greek island of Lesbos after Europe’s largest refugee camp burned to the ground, French President Emmanuel Macron said.

5GAA Releases New 2030 Roadmap for Advanced Driving Use Cases, Connectivity Technologies and Radio Spectrum Needs

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – NEWSAKTUELL – 9September 2020 – In the next two to three years, the 5G Automotive Association’s (5GAA) expects to see mass deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) use cases geared towards improving traffic efficiency and road safety around the world. This vision is outlined in a new White Paper released by 5GAA which explores how leading automakers, mobile network operators and their suppliers see the world […]

Aruba strengthens commitment to Partners at the Asia Pacific Partner Conference

First virtual event for Aruba’s channel partners with new programs to help them prepare for the next phase of business growth   SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 September 2020 – Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company (NYSE: HPE), hosted its Aruba Atmosphere (ATM) Asia Pacific Partner Conference in a fully virtual event for the first time, bringing parnters from across the region. The event, which attracts hundreds of partner […]