Johnny Depp loses UK libel case over ‘wife-beater’ claims

US Actor Johnny Depp arrives at the High Court in London during his case against News Group Newspapers over a story published about his former wife Amber Heard, which branded him a ‘wife beater’. A British judge is set to deliver his judgement in writing on Monday Nov. 2, 2020, deciding whether a tabloid newspaper

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Here’s how Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs built his $885 million empire

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is worth close to $1 billion after building a successful business empire in addition to his music career — Fuse TV Sean “Diddy” Combs, 50, began his career as a newspaper vendor at the age of 12. “Since then, I’ve always understood that if I give the customers my best and service

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In Saudi Arabia, a tweet could land you to prison

Saudi authorities have been using social media platforms mainly to crackdown on opponents and critics of the state and to curtail freedom of expression in the kingdom. AFP reported that the crackdown has included intellectuals as well as senior state officials. According to the agency, in April, Deputy Minister of Finance Abdulaziz Al-Dakhil disappeared after

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Turkey to resume activities in Eastern Med: ministry

Country will continue research activities in region based on international law, says Foreign Ministry spokesman. It is “an effort in vain” for Greece to object to Turkey’s seismic research activities based on maximalist claims after every Navtex announcement, Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hami Aksoy said Sunday. “Our country will continue its activities in the region

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Trump threatens to fire Fauci in rift with disease expert

El doctor Anthony Fauci, director del Instituto Nacional de Alergias y Enfermedades Infecciosas de Estados Unidos, habla sobre el coronavirus, mientras el presidente Donald Trump escucha, en la sala de prensa de la Casa Blanca, el 17 de abril del 2020. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon) President Donald Trump is suggesting that he will fire Dr. Anthony

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UAE cuts spending in 2021 federal budget

Photo: Credit Pinterest The cabinet of the United Arab Emirates approved a smaller federal budget for 2021 in a sign that the country is curbing expenditure amid the coronavirus crisis and lower oil prices. The budget for next year was set at 58 billion dirhams ($15.8 billion), state news agency WAM reported on Sunday, down

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Somalia election of 2021 has been delayed and why?

Photo/Somali Times According to sources, Villa Somalia told Somali Times there has been a delayed election in Somalia’s previously announced 2020-2021 election timetable, following an agreement reached in Mogadishu between the central government, regional governments and the Benadir region. As planned today, in November 1, the process of selecting, preparing delegates and polling stations was

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Quebec stabbing: Two people dead after man in ‘medieval clothes’ goes on rampage

Photo credit: Twitter / Radio Canada Police in Canada’s Quebec City have arrested a man after a stabbing rampage left two people dead and five injured on Saturday night (local time). Police said the suspect is in his mid-20s and was wearing “medieval clothes” while armed with a bladed weapon when the attacks happened. “Shortly

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Tanzania, once envy of the region, watches democracy slide

The ruling party CCM presidential candidate Dr. John Magufuli, stands in line to cast his vote at Chamwino in Dodoma Wednesday. Oct. 28, 2020. The populist Magufuli, who made his name in part by targeting corruption, now seeks a second five-year term in one of Africa’s most populous and fastest-growing economies. (AP Photo) Vote-counting was

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Super typhoon slams into Philippines, 1 million evacuated

In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, members of the Philippine Coast Guard carry a child as they are evacuated to safer ground in Camarines Sur province, eastern Philippines on Saturday Oct. 31, 2020 as they prepare for typhoon Goni. Families living near coastal towns have started moving to evacuation centers as the

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