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Coronavirus and the Democratic primaries are the top searched things on Google this month

Coronavirus and the Democratic primaries are the top searched things on Google this month

Since launching in 1998, Google has become one of the internet’s greatest success stories. Roughly 1.7 billion people use Google’s search engine every day. It is the most visited website in the world and is used everywhere from the US to French Polynesia. Around 20 percent of

Environmental group sues large companies for polluting oceans with plastic

Environmental group sues large companies for polluting oceans with plastic

A California environmental group is suing Coca Cola, Pepsi, Nestlé and other large companies for contributing to plastic pollution and misleading consumers about the recyclability of their products. According to reports, The Earth Island Institute filed the suit in San Mateo County superior court on February 26. In the suit,

Who is Bernie Sanders?

Who is Bernie Sanders?

After losing the 2016 Democratic presidential primary to Hilary Clinton, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced in February 2019 that he was running for president a second time. In the 12 hours following his announcement, Sanders raised US$4 million from 150,000 donors. Since that time, the self-styled democratic socialist

Russia is interfering in election to re-elect Trump, intelligence officials warn. Here is what you need to know

Russia is interfering in election to re-elect Trump, intelligence officials warn. Here is what you need to know

US intelligence officials told members of Congress that Russia was interfering in the 2020 presidential election in an attempt to get President Trump re-elected, according to reports. The revelation was first published by The New York Times on February 20, after reporters from the newspaper spoke with five people familiar

US defense secretary warns European allies that Huawei 5G involvement puts alliances at risk

US defense secretary warns European allies that Huawei 5G involvement puts alliances at risk

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on February 15, United States Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told European allies that building their 5G networks with Chinese technology firm Huawei threatens their alliances with America. Esper also warned that future intelligence cooperation is at risk if European countries grant Huawei access

International Criminal Court says offshore detention centers violate international law, but will not prosecute Australian government

International Criminal Court says offshore detention centers violate international law, but will not prosecute Australian government

Responding to evidence from Australian Independent MP Andrew Wilkie, an International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor said that Australia’s offshore detention centers violate international law. Yet despite finding that conditions in the centers are “cruel, inhuman or degrading”, the ICC will not prosecute the Australian government for human rights abuses.

Duterte administration intends to shut down the largest broadcaster in The Philippines

Duterte administration intends to shut down the largest broadcaster in The Philippines

On February 10, the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte signaled its intention to shut down ABS-CBN, the largest broadcaster in the Philippines, by submitting a complaint with the country’s highest court to end its franchise. Critics have denounced the move as the most severe attack upon press freedom in