Meta CEO Zuckerberg says US pressure on Covid-19 posts was ‘wrong’
Washington (AFP) - Republicans cried victory on Tuesday after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he now believes US government pressure ...
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Dealmakers ponder what’s next after tough Biden antitrust years
New York (AFP) - President Joe Biden's skeptical approach to corporate mergers has been a hallmark of his administration's business ...
In volatile election season, US companies battle ‘brand disinformation’
Washington (AFP) - From Google to Netflix, prominent US companies are battling internet boycott calls over their perceived political leanings ...
Trump back in Washington, feted by Republican lawmakers
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump enjoyed an effusive welcome on his return to Washington on Thursday as he rallied support ...
Trump in Washington to woo Republican lawmakers
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump returned to Washington on Thursday to rally support from Republican lawmakers and the business community ...
After a bitter break-up, Trump makes up with billionaire donors
Washington (AFP) - In an electoral system in which money is the ultimate kingmaker, Donald Trump has been courting the ...
France’s controversial CNews becomes top news channel
Paris (AFP) - CNews, regularly accused of fostering far-right views, became France's number one news channel for the first time ...
Senegal results show large win for opponent Faye in presidential poll
Dakar (AFP) - Anti-establishment figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye has comfortably won the Senegalese presidential election with 54. 28 percent of ...
Corporate India in spotlight after political donor list release
Mumbai (AFP) - Huge donations by firms under criminal investigation or suspected of being shell companies have been funnelled to ...
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