Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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Harry Kane was right to raise concerns, now Tottenham have a decision to make

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The striker's comments carry a legitimacy given his relationship with Tottenham, but with Kane now in his prime Spurs need to decide if now is the time to cash in
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Is Malawi an 'African exception'?

A recent Malawi court ruling to cancel elections has excited Africa observers. But is it really a big precedent?

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‘Words are not enough’ - Ayew brothers pay heartfelt tribute to Pape Diouf

The Ghana internationals took to social media to write touching tributes to the former Olympique Marseille president

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Win with Betika’s new lucky-dip virtual football jackpot!

Punters have a new jackpot incentive to play Betika’s virtual football Super League

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Climate change: Warming clips the nightingale's wings

Rising temperatures may be having a profound impact on one of the world's favourite songbirds.

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Coronavirus: Are loss of smell and taste key symptoms?

However, experts say a fever and a cough are still the main ones to look out for.

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Ex-US wildlife chief: Trump plan could kill billions of birds

Proposal seeks to remove 50-year practice of using criminal penalties on companies to prevent unintentional bird deaths.

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Indian football: Most versatile players in the country

A look at some Indian players who are capable of playing in different positions and putting in a solid shift ....

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From Luqman Hakim to Arif Aiman - Meet the future of Malaysia

Goal counts down the top 10 Malaysian talents born on or after January 1, 2001.

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Independiente holding out hope of Aguero return

The Manchester City forward is wanted back at his boyhood club, though a return anytime soon is unlikely

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La Liga could resume behind closed doors in July, claims broadcaster

The chief of one of the competition's broadcast partners said the season is best place to resume in three months time without fans

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Coronavirus wrap: Football looks for clear path as players’ unions meet over wage deferrals

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Coronavirus: Zoom under increased scrutiny as popularity soars

The New York attorney general has written to the videoconferencing company about its security measures.

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Duterte presses on with 'drug war' despite coronavirus lockdown

Rights groups call for immediate stop to police operations and warn against more abuses during national health crisis.

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Coronavirus: Mandatory quarantine in a five-star Sydney hotel

Australians who return from overseas are now required to spend 14 days in quarantine in hotels.

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UN chief says coronavirus 'worst crisis' since WWII: Live updates

Guterres' warning comes as US fatalities exceed China's with about 857,000 people globally confirmed with the disease.

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New kids on the block: Welsh town invaded by goats

Paying no heed to social distancing rules, a herd of goats has overrun locked-down Llandudno.

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EU warns Hungary not to flout democracy with coronavirus laws

Brussels officials are concerned that Viktor Orban's power-grab may undermine the principles of the European Union.

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From Ilhan Fandi to Farhan Zulkifli - Meet the future of Singapore

We take a look at some of the country's finest talents born in the 21st century

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Between Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi for greatest of all time - Vazquez

The Spaniard believes the duo are the best ever but struggled when asked to pick between them

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Picture of the day for April 1, 2020



Medal for the 225th anniversary of the porcelain factory in Meissen, 1935. The AV depicts the portrait of the inventor of the stoneware which is named after him, Johann Friedrich Böttger. RV: the crossed swords logo for Meissen and the dates of the jubilee. Brown so-called "Böttgersteinzeug". Learn more.

African wonderkids who never realised their potential

Goal profile African wonderkids who promised so much but who ultimately fell short of expectations

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Monday, March 30, 2020

Houseparty offers $1m reward for proof of sabotage

The company says claims it exposed users data were part of a commercial smear campaign.

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Trump on coronavirus: Heated response to 'snarky, nasty question'

The US president launches an attack on a CNN journalist who questioned his coronavirus response.

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Amid coronavirus fears, Gaza couples downsize, delay weddings

With wedding halls closed, many couples in Gaza Strip push back marriage dates or hold smaller ceremonies at home.

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'Hunger will kill us before coronavirus', say Rohingya in India

Thousands of Rohingya in India battle hunger as a coronavirus outbreak in refugee camps looms large.

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Thomas Becket: Alpine ice sheds light on medieval murder

Ancient air pollution, trapped in ice, reveals details about life and death in 12th Century Britain.

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Coronavirus: I'm in lockdown with my abuser

The BBC has spoken to two women who are currently under lockdown with men who have abused them.

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Global race to find coronavirus vaccine

Countries around the world race to find a vaccine as UK sees calls for volunteers to participate in human trials.

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Former Super Eagles and Wigan Athletic star Aghahowa explains why he shunned coaching

The 38-year-old has lifted the lid on the reasons why he is interested in the business aspect of football rather than to be in the dugout

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A-League and Australian football news LIVE: Mariners stand down players

Your destination for all the daily A-League and Australian football news

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Japanese warship, China fishing boat collide in East China Sea

No casualties reported following the incident, which happened north of Japan-controlled islets that China also claims.

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US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly opposed extending waiver but was persuaded by the Treasury's Steven Mnuchin.

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ISL: Shubham Sarangi set to sign a three-year contract extension with Odisha FC

The versatile young player is all set to sign a fresh contract with Odisha FC which will keep him at the club until 2023...

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Coronavirus: American Airlines to seek $12bn in state aid

The US carrier says it will ask for government help to survive during the coronavirus downturn.

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Messi never rejected wage cuts, says Barcelona president Bartomeu

The Catalans club president denied there was any unrest from the Argentine superstar at the financial cuts made to player's salaries

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Coronavirus: India U-17 Women's head coach Thomas Dennerby to return to Sweden

Dennerby and his assistant will take a flight arranged by Sweden from Goa...

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Coronavirus deaths in US hit 3,000

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Lagos lockdown over coronavirus: 'How will my children survive?'

Nigeria's commercial hub and the capital have gone into lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus.

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Trumps flags tougher coronavirus curbs for US: Live updates

US President extends distancing measures throughout April, as Italy reports slowest daily rise in cases in two weeks.

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Coronavirus: Has the virus brought borders back to Europe?

The BBC’s Gavin Lee took a road trip in Europe's Schengen area to see how free movement has changed.

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Coronavirus: US death rates v China, Italy and South Korea

The US has seen its cases spike dramatically in recent days and these graphs show what could be in store.

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Coronavirus: Italy extends lockdown amid hopes of turning corner

The number of new daily coronavirus infections is 1,648, down from 3,815 on Sunday.

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Telescope on the observation deck of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France. Learn more.

Man Utd need to sign Kane and Sancho, says club legend Ferdinand

The Red Devils need to break the bank to bring the star English duo to Old Trafford, the pundit says

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Coronavirus: Clubs shouldn't take advantage of wage cuts, reminds Shukor

One of Malaysia's active longest-serving footballers have attempted to clarify Malaysian footballers' reluctance towards having their wages reduced.

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Coronavirus: Kakamega Homeboyz players support pay cut – Shimanyula

The Kakamega-boss explains to Goal his players were in unison to take a 50 percent pay cut owing to the Covid-19 pandemic

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Amrouche: Nyamweya not to blame for FKF troubles, Mwendwa is

The former Harambee Stars tactician insists the current regime should be held liable for their mistake in firing him

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Sunday, March 29, 2020

'True legend' - Ghanaians react to news of Opoku Afriyie's demise 

There was a mood of sorrow as the 1978 Afcon winner was announced dead on Sunday 

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Indian football: The tale of the unbeatable Mohammedan Sporting side of 1930s

Mohammedan Sporting were the first native Indian club to win the Calcutta Football League title…

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Anas Edathodika and other Late bloomers in Indian football in recent past

A look at Indian footballers who peaked in their late twenties in recent times....

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North Korea hails 'super large' launcher test as virus timing condemned

South Korea's army issued a stern statement saying that testing comes at a "very inappropriate" time.

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India's COVID-19 lockdown hits HIV+ and chronic patients hard

HIV+ and other patients with critical conditions face problems in accessing health services amid strict lockdown.

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'Work hard' - Head coach Venkatesh's advice to players leaving Arrows for ISL and I-League clubs

The former India midfielder also touched upon the importance of maintaining Arrows as a pipeline of talents for the national team...

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Guatemalan deported from US tests positive for COVID-19: Official

Authorities say the 29-year-old man started showing symptoms for the novel coronavirus after being deported last week.

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Cavani could join Boca Juniors 'very soon' – Bermudez

The club's sporting director discussed rumours linking the star Uruguayan to the Argentinian giants

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Pogba aiming to win trophies with Man Utd after coronavirus threat passes

The World Cup winner had a message for Red Devils fans amid the coronavirus pandemic

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N Korea confirms 'successful' missile tests; fourth in a month

Official news agency KCNA says tests involved a 'super-large multiple rocket launcher' and was of 'great significance'.

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Messi is greater than Maradona - Cassano

The Italian also believes his former Real Madrid team-mate Ronaldo was "a football god" but rates the Barcelona legend above him

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Message from president who led Ebola battle

Liberia's ex-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the world must conquer fear to deal with coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid

Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.

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Some US schools close for school year as COVID-19 crisis worsens

Schools could be closed for several more weeks or months and in the state of Virginia, classes have been cancelled for the rest of the school year.

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Coronavirus lockdown leaves migrant workers stranded in Thailand

Bangkok shutdown fuels mass exodus of migrants but those left behind worry about survival as factories close.

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Death toll in New York state passes 1,000: Live updates

Trump extends social distancing rules through April as New York state surpassed a grim milestone in its death toll.

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Taiwan: The liberal democracy where adultery remains a crime

The island's highest court is to review the law this week raising hopes of abolition.

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Picture of the day for March 30, 2020



Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) resting late in the afternoon on a daffodil (Narcissus) ‘Pimpernel’, in Oxfordshire. Learn more.

Saturday, March 28, 2020

1960 -1965: When Chuni Goswami & co propelled Mohun Bagan to the zenith of success

Led by Chuni Goswami and subsequently by Jarnail Singh the Mariners soared high in the early years of the 1960s...

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Venkatesh: Arrows has been the backbone of Indian national team for over a decade!

The former India midfielder touched upon his first season as the head coach of the Arrows...

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Satiananthan didn't do well, but didn't do poorly either, says Johan

Selangor secretary-general Johan Kamal offers two reasons for the seemingly poor start to the season experienced yet again by the club.

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Edu Bedia pens an extension with FC Goa

The former Hercules medio has extended his stay with the Goan franchise…

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Coronavirus: Trump backs away from New York quarantine

The US president now says the move is not necessary, after the idea was labelled "preposterous".

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Coronavirus: Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba died 'alone and scared'

The death of young Zimbabwean journalist Zororo Makamba exposes his country's healthcare problems.

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Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder

How one of pop’s brightest new voices found confidence by taking control of a plane.

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Could synthetic fish be a better catch of the day?

Start-ups are growing fish "meat" in labs and say it will be competitive with fish from the sea.

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Teen figure skater's Special Olympics dream

Thirteen-year-old Ornela has Down's syndrome and is training to compete in the World Games next year.

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Abandoned Soviet-era resort refugees call home

Georgia plans to revive Tskaltubo, an abandoned Soviet-era spa town, but it's an uncertain time for thousands of civil war refugees living among the decaying sanatoriums.

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How I built a 12-country haircare business

Michelle Ntalami couldn't buy the products she wanted for her hair, so she set up a company to sell them.

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Trump weighs coronavirus lockdown in New York: Live updates

US president considering a quarantine for hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as virus toll passes 2,000.

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Trump announces quarantine on New York, parts of New Jersey and Conn. 'will not be necessary;' CDC to issue 'travel advisory'

03/28/20 5:34 PM

Lockdown, what lockdown? Sweden's unusual response to coronavirus

While swathes of Europe are under lockdown, Sweden is allowing life to go on much as normal.

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'We were exposed until the last moment' - Godin criticises Serie A response to coronavirus

The Uruguayan defender wasn't impressed with the league's initial approach to the pandemic with the season now on hold

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Coronavirus: Lessons for lockdown from an Italian family

The Aninnis have been in lockdown in Rome for nearly three weeks. What advice do they have for other families?

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'Memes should be archived in a museum'

People social distancing are sharing memes to feel connected but could they be preserved in a museum?

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Coronavirus ICYMI: Special deliveries, a parrot and hotels

Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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Picture of the day for March 29, 2020



Valle Arcoiris ("Rainbow Valley"), Rio Grande near San Pedro de Atacama, northern Chile.. Learn more.

Raving to the BBC News theme tune goes viral

Have you seen the kitchen 'remix' of the BBC News theme tune yet?

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid make Haaland top target

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world

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'Denying Liverpool title would cause uproar' - Ince calls for Premier League season to be completed

The Reds are far ahead of their nearest rivals but could see their shot at a first title for 30 years scrubbed if they cannot complete their campaign

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Who are the Bundesliga’s top African players in each stats category?

Goal reveals Africa's top performers in each statistical category in the German top flight

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Friday, March 27, 2020

Coronavirus: Russia sees no epidemic but starts shutdown

Russia begins a "non-working week" to try to slow the spread of coronavirus.

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PFAM affirms stand on contractual obligations during coronavirus affected season

Reacting to an statement by FAM and MFL, PFAM is distancing themselves from the earlier suggestion and urge teams to be responsible to the players.

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Rowllin Borges keen to improve after a personally 'good' season with Mumbai City FC

The Goan midfielder is confident of an able replacement for Jorge Costa...

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Iniesta the closest talent to Messi, says former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique

The Spanish national team coach explained which player is closest to the Argentine legend

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Lampard wary of putting pressure on Chelsea players amid coronavirus uncertainty

Amid uncertainty due to coronavirus, the Blues boss will not push his players too hard

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Coronavirus: Cruise ship in race to transfer passengers off Panama coast

A vessel carrying more than 1,800 people off Panama is moving healthy passengers to a sister ship.

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Pope gives prayer to empty St Peter's Square

The service usually only happens twice a year but was given as Italy's coronavirus death toll passes 9,000.

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Coronavirus: From clapping to kindness, five reasons to be hopeful

As coronavirus continues to spread, the worst of the crisis has brought out of the best in humanity.

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Manu Dibango: The saxophone legend who inspired a disco groove

Manu Dibango, whose Soul Makossa filled New York dance floors, died this week at the age of 86.

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Coronavirus lockdown in India: ‘Beaten and abused for doing my job’

India's last-mile delivery executives are struggling to function as the country goes in lockdown.

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Coronavirus: The woman behind India's first testing kit

With the first made-in-India kits, the country could hugely scale up testing for the coronavirus.

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'I bought a winery and it caused a US-French row'

When US entrepreneur Michael Baum bought a famous French vineyard it caused a trans-Atlantic spat.

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Coronavirus: A college course world wants to study right now

More than one million people have enrolled in a Yale course on well-being. So what's its secret?

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South Africa: 'Our children are dying, but President Ramaphosa doesn't care'

South Africa's leader Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of inaction over a spate of child murders.

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How Marsha Hunt fought Hollywood blacklisting

The 102-year-old is one of the last people still alive who was named as a communist sympathiser.

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US coronavirus cases top 100,000; Italy deaths rise: Live updates

Number of fatalities in the US close to 1,600, pushing the global death toll to more than 27,000.

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How coronavirus is changing funeral rites, mourning and grief

Traditions must adapt to social distance rules at a time when for some, physical and spiritual closeness is most needed.

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Country star John Rich puts on a special show from his Nashville home. Watch 'Fox Nation Presents a Night with John Rich LIVE' o

03/27/20 4:59 PM

Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music

With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online.

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Coronavirus: Stranded in another country

BBC News speaks to some of the people from the UK who have been stranded abroad due to the pandemic.

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Bayern dismiss ‘fairytale’ Alaba and Sane swap deal with Man City

The idea of arranging a swap deal with the Premier League giants would be like something out of a Brothers Grimm tale, according to the Bayern chief

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Bayern want Sancho to snub Man Utd?

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world

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‘Man Utd must play Pogba and Bruno Fernandes together’

A former Old Trafford midfielder says that the France international should not be cast aside

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Who were the ‘Pancha Pandavas’ of East Bengal and what impact did they have in Indian football?

East Bengal boasted one of the most lethal strike force of Indian football during the late 1940s and early 1950s…

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French Christian charity workers kidnapped in Iraq are freed

The three French nationals and an Iraqi were abducted in Baghdad in January.

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'AC Milan means a lot to me' - Donnarumma not distracted by transfer rumours

The Italian goalkeeper feels plenty of love and loyalty for his boyhood club

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From slums to stadiums - Don Bosco Oratory turning dreams into reality

The Don Bosco Oratory in Matunga is on a mission to create stars from the slums...

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I wanted Neymar at Real Madrid a long time ago - Roberto Carlos

The Blancos legend has always wanted to see his fellow Brazilian lining up for the club

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2020 AFF Championship remains in November, ACC moved to 2021

The showpiece event in Southeast Asian football will go on in it's original schedule according to Asean Football Federation (AFF).

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Coronavirus: Tears, fears and anxiety amid job losses

Rosie Alumbaugh lost both her jobs this month. She's one of more than 3 million Americans unemployed because of coronavirus.

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Serie A returning in early May too optimistic, says Italy's minister for sport

The politician provided an update on the situation in Italy, where sport and everyday life have been brought to a standstill

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Half-million infected worldwide as deaths surge: Live updates

Johns Hopkins University data shows that more than 526,000 have been infected worldwide with more than 23,700 deaths.

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Generation next: How the young are changing Taiwan's politics

The generation that grew up in a democratic Taiwan are determined to promote and defend the island's freedoms.

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PROGRAMMING ALERT: President Trump exclusively on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET on Fox News

03/26/20 5:56 PM

Coronavirus: South Africa begins three-week lockdown

Police and the army patrol the streets as all but essential movement is banned across the country.

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No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa

South Africa government has introduced stringent measures to halt the spread of coronavirus.

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EFF: EFF Joins Coalition Urging Judicial Transparency During the COVID-19 Emergency

EFF Joins Coalition Urging Judicial Transparency During the COVID-19 Emergency

EFF and a number of other organizations that advocate for government transparency have signed onto a letter written by the First Amendment Coalition asking the California state judiciary to ensure public access to court proceedings and records.

Many clerk’s offices are restricting entry and many operations of the state court system have moved online in direct response to actions taken by Gov. Gavin Newsom, including the Statewide Order of March 23, 2020, which in effect restricted physical access to and the activities of California’s courts. In the letter, addressed to Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, coalition groups urge that while extraordinary measures are needed in the time of a public health emergency:

“we need to recognize that important civil liberties and constitutional rights should not be unduly restricted. While courts are closing buildings, halting proceedings and holding some hearings telephonically, we are concerned members of the press and public will face insurmountable barriers to access judicial records and proceedings.”

 Especially in times of crisis as governments make big decisions that could impact the safety and liberty of millions, it is more important than ever that government remain transparent and accessible when it comes to decision making.  With so much to be decided, secrecy breeds distrust, panic, and conspiracy theories at a time when people need their government most.

To that end, the letter requests:

  1. Telephonic hearings must be conducted on conference lines that make allowance for free public usage and dial-in information be made public ahead of the hearing.
  2. Criminal proceedings must be conducted in a way that the public and press can still safely observe.
  3. Court records must remain publicly available, and fees for online access waived, until normal operations resume.

These requests echo those EFF has made in other venues to preserve government transparency during the COVID-19 crisis.

EFF recently signed onto a letter urging local and state governments not to give into panic and secrecy by cutting people off from their right to know what the government is doing and what decisions they are making. “At all times,” the letter said,  “but most especially during times of national crisis, trust and credibility are the government’s most precious assets. As people are asked to make increasing sacrifices in their daily lives for the greater good of public health, the legitimacy of government decision-making requires a renewed commitment to transparency.” This included a rejection of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s decision to totally suspended accepting Freedom of Information Act requests.

EFF has also pushed for digital access to the arguments and processes of the U.S. Supreme Court as a way to make sure the American people are not shut off from the nation’s highest court. Although the Court has suspended oral arguments, once it beings hearing them again, it must allow the public access by broadcasting or releasing same-day video recordings of its proceedings. The Supreme Court recognized the need for this transparency more than 40 years ago, writing that “People in an open society do not demand infallibility from their institutions, but it is difficult for them to accept what they are prohibited from observing.”

Whether it concerns actions dedicated to stop the spread of COVID-19, or just the general everyday operations of government, people have the right to know what their government is up to. In the era of social-distancing, this might require getting creative, but if we’re all moving online to contend with the public health crisis, government transparency can too.


Published March 25, 2020 at 11:22PM
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EFF: Social Distancing, The Digital Divide, and Fixing This Going Forward

Social Distancing, The Digital Divide, and Fixing This Going Forward

Social distancing, work from home, shelter in place—these are all strategies employed in response to the COVID-19 epidemic. Americans who have jobs allowing them to engage in social distancing are very dependent on their Internet connection. That dependence is only going to grow as time goes on. As parents depend on the Internet for homeschooling, as businesses depend on employees being able to work from home, and as everyone depends on the Internet for public safety information, we need to recognize that our current Internet ecosystem is failing many Americans. And any infrastructure recovery effort that comes out of this situation should address the digital divide at its source: policy decisions that have left us at the mercy of a few, giant companies whose business concerns don’t include all Americans.

For however long this emergency lasts, an untold number of us will be forced to deal with the failure of our telecom policies to produce universally available, affordable, and competitive high-speed broadband options. Families with children who must simultaneously handle school closures and remote education while also working through video conferencing and cloud computing will reside in the two different Americas for broadband access. American households who reap the benefits of competition among ever increasing speeds with lowering prices and Americans who are forced to rely on obsolete infrastructure built from a bygone era or worse yet, have no broadband options at all. Those two Americas being split between what we call the "digital divide" and its existence in 2020 is a clear sign of failure in our current approach to broadband. It is imperative that we take it upon ourselves to forcefully bring an end to the inequality of access as part of any infrastructure recovery effort.

We Are Seeing the Digital Divide at Work, and Its Lines Are Drawn Where Fiber Access Exist

It could not be more clear: where there are upgraded networks—meaning networks that can deliver gigabit connections—those homes are able to handle the increase in Internet usage that social distancing requires. Where those networks do not exist—where Americans do not have choices for high-capacity services—social distancing is much harder on people if not outright impossible.

Upgraded networks generally have had fiber infrastructure built by new, local, independent ISPs from both private and public providers.  This new competition forced the old ISPs—often the usual suspects of AT&T, Verizon, and so on—to improve their own networks to keep pace. Not only did competition improve the quality of Internet service, it also improved the price.

But there are many Americans who don’t have meaningful access to choice for high-speed broadband. Some have no choice at all. Communities that rely on decades-old Internet infrastructure lack access to an Internet connection that can handle the demands of social distancing. And the fault of this will lie with the ISPs who used record profits and tax cuts on everything but upgrading their services. The fault will also lie with our federal and state governments, which failed to promote fiber through laws pushing universality or funding to simply have someone besides the large incumbents build it.

Those relying on older networks are those who can least afford to: low-income and/or rural Americans. The most expensive part of starting an ISP is the initial construction cost. The legacy ISPs serving low-income and/or rural populations with older infrastructure have long since paid off that cost, but they still charge through the nose because their customers don’t have alternative choices. And the number one reason people do not subscribe to broadband at all is excessive price. Because no one is offering better service, at a better price, there is no reason for these companies to upgrade their networks, leaving many Americans without the high-speed, reliable, competitively priced Internet service that we absolutely need, especially now.

The differences between competitive markets in the United States and noncompetitive ones is stark. Aside from higher prices and inferior infrastructure, even the COVID-19 oriented relief packages are dramatically different. For example, AT&T is waiving overage fees (a fraction of the excessive bill most people pay) and Comcast is offering 25 mbps/3 mbps for free for two months to low income users, but a fiber competitor called Sonic in San Francisco (a city with a fairly decent amount of competition) is offering free gigabit service for three months to families and seniors regardless of their income status.

High-Speed Affordable Broadband Is Essential for Everyone—and That Makes it a Sound Investment

What is tragic about the digital divide is that there are no good reasons for it to exist, let alone continue. It is profitable to serve all Americans no matter what major incumbents like AT&T and Verizon may say. If the major ISPs universally converted their older networks over to fiber to the home, they would be net profitable in the long run. Contrary to assertions that smartphones and wireless plans alone are sufficient, nothing can truly substitute for a high-capacity connection in the home. As we are seeing right now, the more and more we do online, the less and less our phones and our outside the home options will be compelling replacements.

Our own analysis of the world’s fastest ISP demonstrates how the financials work for fiber networks. That ISP is located in the United States, built and run by the local government of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Once a portion of their network had subscribers, their revenue from $70 a month for gigabit service outpaced their costs for the entire network. In other words, after they reached a certain number of customers, their profits grew faster than their costs. That profit allowed them to stretch the network further and further. In fact, because of the unique nature of fiber wires, they were able to upgrade to a 10 gigabit network with only a tiny additional investment. Unfortunately—and predictably—the old ISPs stepped in and got states to ban local government broadband, crushing further expansion by this successful competitor. Extending fiber networks is perfectly doable, blocked only by the refusal of the big ISPs to do it themselves and their successful campaign to erect legal barriers to stymie alternatives.

But even that hasn’t worked entirely. Because we need the Internet. And in a reversal of the classic movie quote, we’re already there, so we will build it. In the state of Utah, where residents had been left behind by incumbent ISPs, and where the state law banning community broadband remains, a handful of cities collectively started building universal open access fiber as a workaround. To butcher another movie quote, we will not be ignored.

Rather than build broadband, they built fiber infrastructure, and allowed small private broadband companies to sell services off the network. Demand is so high for the services from these neglected communities, that more than enough money is being made. In fact, they’ve made enough to pay for the entire construction effort. This is allowing the network (called Utopia Fiber) to rapidly expand and complete universal fiber deployments on schedule, all while giving people nearly a dozen broadband options at competitive prices. In response to COVID-19, they are currently experiencing a record number of new subscriptions from the people of Utah who need more capacity to stay home for long periods of time. Everywhere in the country we continue to see isolated pockets of success from the 7,000 member People’s Rural Telephone Cooperative in Kentucky to nearly 100+ other small rural cooperatives deploying fiber to the home.

All of this shows not only that building fiber networks could have been done everywhere, for everyone, years ago, but also that it would have been profitable. So why have our big ISPs failed us?

The answer lies in their investor expectations and lack of willingness of these companies to engage in long-term investments versus faster short-term profits. Fiber networks are big investments that generally need 10 years or more to fully pay down the construction costs. Similar to when you buy a car, it comes with a big down payment, but eventually you have paid it off and just have maintenance costs. The difference here is that unlike your car, which depreciates after you buy it with higher maintenance costs over time, a fiber network will grow in value and usefulness because advancements in technology will allow it to get faster without any new down payments for construction. It is also expected to be useful for around 70 years after it is built. It’s a future-proof investmentthe old ISPs just lack an interest in the future.

Since the old ISPs have proven unwilling to invest in what we need, no relief package or infrastructure package should defer to them on what to do. We should conclude that after billions in tax breaks and federal deregulation by the FCC that they are content with leaving people using decades-old infrastructure forever. After all, it is not like companies like AT&T are afraid of spending money when it comes to buying other companies, as their merger debt is an eye popping $171 billion (which is less than it would cost to give every single American a fiber connection). 

Ending the Digital Divide Depends on Federal and State Infrastructure Plans That Deliver High-Speed Internet to Everyone

The unnecessary hardships many Americans face to maintain their daily lives are the inevitable result of relentlessly low expectations pushed by the big, old ISPs. They’ve set the bar so low in hopes that the public and their government would just accept a fraction of what Americans deserve from the broadband carrier industry. This has resulted in too many policymakers engaging in rhetoric about the importance of broadband, rather than put forth policies that would give every American affordable 21st century-ready Internet access as a matter of law. It is time for policymakers to back up their rhetoric with action.

EFF supports universal deployment of fiber optics and open access policies that would promote competition and affordability not as a pipe dream, but because we’ve seen the proof. Other countries are further along, giving us proof of concept.

So here’s what we know: we need to be willing to invest both in dollars and in our laws a goal of connecting everyone by a specific date. We need to also refocus our laws in remedying the lack of competition in the broadband access market. Our own engineering analysis shows that a broadband access network that is all fiber will be more than ready for advances in applications and services for decades to come, including massive increases in usage needs. Countries like South Korea that long ago completed their universal fiber build did so because the government’s telecom policy drove that result.

As we noted in comments to the federal government and in our home state of California, the absence of a policy effort from government to push for guaranteed universality of fiber will continue the digital divide problem and worse yet replace it with a "speed chasm" of broadband choices. That means allowing the current state of affairs in the United States to continue is a choice. Let the hard lessons we are learning in real time today be the reason we finally commit to getting everyone connected in the aftermath.

The absence of universal access to high-speed, affordable Internet has made social distancing, work from home, remote education for children, and connecting with loved ones unnecessarily difficult. As Congress, the state governments, and local governments work to provide relief to Americans and the economy, any Internet infrastructure spending needs to remember this lesson.

 


Published March 24, 2020 at 01:02AM
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Sunday, March 22, 2020

ISL 2020-21: Foreign players on long-term contracts

Let's take a look at all the overseas players who have been retained or signed by the ISL clubs for the next season...

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Mandar Rao Dessai coy on contract extension at FC Goa

The Dempo SC cadet has hinted that he could extend his stay with FC Goa having spent six years at the club

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ISL: Odisha FC set to sign Thoiba Singh from Punjab FC

The ISL side is all set to rope in youngster Thoiba Singh....

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Ligue 1 to be suspended until mid-June, France club's union says

Suspended earlier this month due to coronavirus, the French top flight is set to be paused until at least mid-June

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Liverpool deserve Premier League title, says former Man Utd hero Rooney

The ex-Red Devil and Everton star believes their Merseyside rivals deserves to win the championship

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ISL: Albert Roca explains what style his Hyderabad FC team will play

The Spaniard is an advocate of a possession-based style and is on the lookout for players suited to his philosophy at Hyderabad FC...

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Eintracht Frankfurt worried about coronavirus ending the Bundesliga season early

The club official discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and the possibility of ending the 2019-20 campaign early

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Italy bans all internal travel to stop virus spread: Live updates

Policy announced as death toll reaches 5,476, and other countries step up controls on movement and daily life.

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Bangkok slum residents prepare for worst as virus grips Thailand

People who live in Khlong Toey worry not only about the virus, but whether they will be able to support their families.

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Real Madrid become FIFA 20 La Liga champions thanks to Asensio

The Los Blancos representative beat his Leganes counterpart in the tournament final, raising over €140,000 in the process

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Coronavirus: Indians bang pots and pans to support fight

Millions of Indians came out on their balconies and rooftops to show support for health workers.

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Coronavirus: More myths to ignore

Reality Check tackles misleading health advice being shared online.

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The volunteer army helping self-isolating neighbours

The coronavirus outbreak has left many feeling trapped indoors, but for some help may not be far away.

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How Marsha Hunt fought Hollywood blacklisting

The 102-year-old is one of the last people still alive who was named as a communist sympathisers.

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'I bought a winery and it caused a US-French row'

When US entrepreneur Michael Baum bought a famous French vineyard it caused a trans-Atlantic spat.

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South Africa: 'Our children are dying, but President Ramaphosa doesn't care'

South Africa's leader Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of inaction over a spate of child murders.

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'I thought he was going to tear chunks out of my skin'

A third of men carrying out rough sex acts such as biting and choking do not ask for consent, a survey finds.

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'They could stay for five years, maybe ten' - De Ligt tipped for long Juventus stay

The Netherlands defender has quickly settled into life in northern Italy and is believed to be planning to stay there for the long term

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barca to use FIFA transfer rule to re-sign Neymar

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world

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Israel's coronavirus patient 74 talks about her experience

Israel's coronavirus patient 74, also known as Dani, posts about her experience on social media.

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Apollo 13: One family's agony and triumph

On 11 April 1970, the Lovells watched their husband and father blast off on an ill-fated mission to the Moon.

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Tskaltubo: Georgia's abandoned resort that refugees call home

Georgia plans to revive Tskaltubo, an abandoned Soviet-era spa town, but it's an uncertain time for thousands of civil war refugees living among the decaying sanatoriums.

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Saturday, March 21, 2020

Coronavirus: India observes 14-hour curfew

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday's curfew would test India's ability to fight the virus.

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Lenny Rodrigues: I want to finish my career in Goa

The FC Goa midfielder expressed his support for former coach Sergio Lobera as well...

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Who could take home AIFF's Emerging Player of the Year award?

Goal takes a detailed look at the six Emerging Player Award nominees...

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Amrita Kumari: Fighting against odds to realise her dream to play for India

Braving acute financial and familial distress, the 20-year old from Siwan is fighting tooth and nail to don the national colours...

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Can Queens Park Rangers wonderkid Eberechi Eze be Nigeria's next big thing?

The playmaker has been the Hoops’ best player this term, and it would represent a coup if Gernot Rohr can get him to play for the Super Eagles

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Alarm and scepticism over N Korea claim of being coronavirus free

North Korea watchers say there are cases in the country and are concerned it will devastate impoverished nation.

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Former Man Utd midfielder Fellaini tests positive for coronavirus in China

The ex-Red Devil is the first Chinese Super League player to be diagnosed with the virus

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Impossible to finish Serie A season after coronavirus pandemic – Pastore

The Argentine has serious doubts over the conclusion of the 2019-20 league campaign due to COVID-19

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Coronavirus: Australian PM warns of lockdowns

Scott Morrison said people must take social distancing seriously after crowds flocked to Bondi Beach.

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How Parsis shaped India's taste for soft drinks

Over the past two centuries, fizzy drinks have become a $8bn (£6.9bn) industry in India.

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How the Pet Shop Boys accidentally made the best tour diary in pop history

How the Pet Shop Boys inadvertently ended up with the best tour diary in pop history.

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How Nigeria's kings lost their power

The removal of the revered emir of Kano raises questions about the continued role of Nigeria's traditional rulers.

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Coronavirus: No Russia lockdown as Putin puts on show of calm

Russia's president intends to defy the spread of coronavirus and push ahead with a national vote.

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The 'climate doomers' preparing for society to fall apart

Few scientists think climate change will cause society to collapse any time soon - but some people are getting ready anyway.

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How to argue with a racist: Five myths debunked

Stereotypes and myths about race are not just used by racists. Here's how to debunk five myths.

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Albert Roca relishing 'attractive and interesting' challenge at Hyderabad FC

The Spaniard feels the challenge at the new ISL club is more interesting than what he had at his former club, Bengaluru FC...

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Vice President Pence, wife test negative for COVID-19

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Italy tightens lockdown as coronavirus deaths mount: Live updates

Italy closing down all but most essential services as it tries to control the coronavirus, as global pandemic deepens.

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Liverpool to rival Real and Barca for £74m Ruiz

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world

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German police arrest man over high-speed rail tampering

The 51-year-old is accused of loosening bolts on a railway track just before a bridge outside Frankfurt.

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The virtual reality church that isn't shutting its doors

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, one church has been experimenting with virtual reality.

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Online festival celebrates arts affected by Covid-19

Playwright Nick Green launched the Social Distancing Festival to shine a spotlight on lost projects.

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Picture of the day for March 22, 2020



World Water Day is an annual event celebrated on March 22. The day focuses attention on the importance of fresh water and advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. This day was first formally proposed in Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. In 1993, the first World Water Day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly and since, each year focuses on a different issue. This image shows the Blautopf pond in Blaubeuren, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.. Learn more.

Friday, March 20, 2020

Coronavirus and football teams: Which players, managers and owners are affected?

The virus is working its way through society and a number of high profile footballers are among those to have tested positive

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Nasrallah: Hezbollah not involved in Amer Fakhoury's release

Leader of Lebanon's most powerful force blames US pressure in the release of the man known as the 'Butcher of Khiam'.

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Shubham Sarangi, Anirudh Thapa, Sumit Rathi among nominees for AIFF Emerging Player of the Year

Ashalata Devi, Dangmei Grace, Sahal Samad and Sunil Chhetri were the winners last season...

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'RIP PK Banerjee' - Praful Patel, Shyam Thapa, Sourav Ganguly and more offer tribute

Ex-footballers, cricketers, celebrities and European football clubs offered their tribute to PK Banerjee...

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'It's my fault' - Jovic ready to accept consequences of breaching self isolation restrictions due to coronavirus

The Serbian attacker created a furore after being spotted breaking regulations surrounding the pandemic, but he is prepared to accept responsibility

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Napoli ignore coronavirus warning to set training date

Despite advice suggesting it is unsafe, the Naples club is set to allow its players back to work

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'Beckham's a cool guy' - Carranza delighted to work with Inter Miami owner

The teenager praised the former England star's work around the new MLS club while admitting he'd love to see Lionel Messi in Florida

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Five reasons to find hope amid chaos

From environmental improvements to acts of kindness, there are glimmers of light amid the crisis.

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Coronavirus: When elderly parents want to carry on socialising

What if older relatives or friends prefer to ignore the risks and don't want to stay in?

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Victor Olaiya: Nigeria's 'evil genius' trumpeter who influenced Fela Kuti

Nigerian Victor Olaiya, who died last month, was a musical pioneer and mentor to the Afrobeat legend.

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Coronavirus: Why are Australia's remote Aboriginal communities at risk?

Australia is severely restricting access to remote Aboriginal communities amid coronavirus fears.

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60 days of coronavirus in the US - in 60 seconds

The first case of Covid-19 in the United States appeared in Seattle, Washington on 21 January.

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North Korea fires missiles amid coronavirus pandemic

Tokyo says Pyongyang appeared to have fired a missile, which landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone waters.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Which politicians and celebs are affected?

Top politicians, celebrities and sportspeople have been infected as governments take strict measures to curb the virus.

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Coronavirus: People in Beijing begin to head outdoors

The BBC's China correspondent Stephen McDonell met people venturing out for the first time in weeks.

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Coronavirus: How to spread joy in a world of self-isolation

Whether it's music, art or 'modifed block parties', coronavirus is changing the way we interact.

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Nigerian giants Enyimba victims of armed team bus attack

The eight-time Nigerian champions were accosted by armed men as they returned to Aba following an NPFL match

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Neymar gives thumbs up to Barcelona return

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world

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North Korea fires two projectiles into sea

The launch is the third this month, according South Korea's Yonhap news agency.

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Turning SXSW disappointment into an online opportunity

Musicians due to play on the British Embassy stage at SXSW in Texas have been offered a platform of a different kind.

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Coronavirus live updates: Worldwide death toll surges past 11,000

Italy announces 627 more deaths pushing its total to 4,032 while the worldwide tally of fatalities hovers around 11,000.

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EFL drop misconduct charge against Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

India hangs four men over 2012 Delhi bus gang rape and murder

The four men, who were convicted to death in 2013, were executed at New Delhi's Tihar Jail.

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Luka Jovic explains self-isolation breach after return to Serbia

The striker was apologetic after breaching quarantine protocol but explained he was poorly instructed

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I-League: Real Kashmir giving people 'hope, happiness and joy'

Real Kashmir co-owner Sandeep Chattoo talks about what has been a challenging I-League season...

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Varun Tripuraneni: Hands-on Albert Roca's profile will help Hyderabad FC

Hyderabad finished at the bottom of the table in their first season ISL but they will be a different side next season...

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I-League 2019-20 might not be restarted

It is likely that there will be no relegation and the current standings in the league table will be regarded as final...

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Italian death toll overtakes China̢۪s as virus spreads

At least 3,405 deaths reported in Italy while Spain's death toll and number of cases also continue to surge sharply.

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Coronavirus: California issues 'stay at home' order amid virus

The governor projects the virus will soon infect more than half of the 40 million people in his state.

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Coronavirus: Nowruz festival overshadowed by outbreak

Iran's actual death toll is feared to be higher and its neighbours are braced for worse to come.

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Delhi Nirbhaya rape death penalty: What do hangings mean for India's women?

The victim was dubbed Nirbhaya, 'the fearless one', but that's not how most women really feel.

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Coronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital viruses

Demand has surged for robots equipped with powerful ultraviolet lights that can kill viruses.

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Thousands of ICE detainees at high risk amid coronavirus pandemic

Groups demand ICE release immigrants to avoid 'inevitable' outbreak in centres where social distancing is 'impossible'.

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Vampire bats 'French kiss with blood' to form lasting bonds

Researchers observing the mammals saw them sharing regurgitated blood with their neighbours.

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Quiz of the week: What has Bill Gates been up to?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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What does kids TV look like in North Korea?

Exploring the weird, wonderful and surprisingly violent world of North Korean children's television.

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Coronavirus: The taxi driver falsely accused of extortion

Jude Ikuenobe was falsely accused on social media of using a Covid-19 patient to extort money.

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US students party on spring break despite coronavirus

US university students flocked to Florida, despite warnings over the new coronavirus.

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Adama, Sarr & five Africans who could replace Mahrez at Man City

The wideman has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain recently, and these widemen can be viable replacements for Pep Guardiola

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Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barca & Liverpool join race for Camavinga

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world

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EFF: Face Surveillance Is Not the Solution to the COVID-19 Crisis

Face Surveillance Is Not the Solution to the COVID-19 Crisis

In the current moment, governments may be tempted to funnel scarce public health resources into the use of face recognition to curtail the spread of COVID-19. Public health crises, especially a global pandemic, may require extraordinary measures in favor of the public good—but invasive face surveillance is not in the public’s interest.

This approach could involve building new infrastructure to conduct more face surveillance and large government contracts with some of the most nefarious surveillance technology vendors in the world. Companies like Clearview AI, which uses over two billion face images scraped from social media to track individuals and identify them with real-time face surveillance, are already in talks with agencies to provide assistance. Even as civil liberties groups call for a national ban on government use of face recognition, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is currently touting face recognition at airport check-ins as supposedly more hygienic than other screening. 

Face recognition may seem convenient and useful, but is actually a deeply flawed technology that exposes people to constant scrutiny by the government.

The massive infrastructure required to run face recognition (such as cameras, software, and open-ended contracts with vendors) cannot be easily dismantled when the public health crisis is over. We cannot allow law enforcement and other government officials to normalize this invasive tactic. We know the truth about this spy tech: face recognition may seem convenient and useful, but is actually a deeply flawed technology that exposes people to constant scrutiny by the government, and has the potential to chill free speech and movement by identifying and tracking people as they visit their doctors, lawyers, houses of worship, or political demonstrations. It also can generate inaccurate reports. 

It is all too likely that any new use of face surveillance to contain covid-19 would long outlive the public health emergency. In a year, systems that were put in place to track infected individuals as they moved through a city could be re-deployed to track people as they walk away from a political demonstration or their immigration attorney’s office. Face recognition software that is able to identify people even when they’re wearing surgical masks, as the company Hanwang has developed, could also be used to identify people who obscure their face at political protests out of fear of retribution from the government. We have to consider the afterlives of these technologies and the way their use can creep into everyday life after the emergency is over.

This is why EFF and concerned citizens continue to call on Congress to ban the government use of face recognition. You can take action here by telling your elected officials that this technology, today and in the future, erodes our civil liberties and undermines our participation in a free society.

You can also take EFF’s new quiz to see what government agencies use or share your photograph for the purpose of conducting face recognition.

Take Action

Tell your elected officials to ban government use of face recognition


Published March 20, 2020 at 01:47AM
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