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Russia threatens to block YouTube as confrontation with Google escalates

Wednesday, September 29 by ABC News

(MOSCOW) -- Russia's state censor has threatened to block YouTube in the country in retaliation for the Google-owned video platform deleting two German-language channels belonging to the Kremlin-funded broadcaster RT for allegedly publishing misinformation around COVID-19. The Russian censor, Roskomnadzor, sent a letter to Google... Read More.

Prince William, Kate release job listing for a personal assistant

Wednesday, September 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are hiring. The Cambridges are searching for a personal assistant to add to their team, according to a new job listing. The full-time position is based at Kensington Palace, where William and Kate... Read More.

Afghanistan updates: Top generals back for second day of grilling on US withdrawal

Wednesday, September 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- It's been nearly one month since the U.S. withdrew all U.S. troops from Afghanistan on President Joe Biden's order to leave by Aug. 31, ending a chaotic evacuation operation after the Afghan government collapsed and the Taliban seized the capital Kabul. Top Pentagon... Read More.

Taliban official’s comments on education, jobs fuel more fears for Afghan women’s rights

Wednesday, September 29 by ABC News

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- Over one month into Taliban control of Afghanistan, fears for women's and girl's rights and education have only grown -- fueled further Tuesday by a top Taliban official's comments that "women will not be allowed to come to universities or work." The... Read More.

Afghanistan updates: Milley, Austin face grilling in Senate hearing

Tuesday, September 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It's been nearly one month since the U.S. withdrew all U.S. troops from Afghanistan on President Joe Biden's order, ending a chaotic evacuation operation after the Afghan government collapsed and the Taliban seized the capital Kabul. Since then, the U.S. has facilitated... Read More.

‘We’ve got to speed it up’: Top US climate negotiator John Kerry says ahead of Glasgow summit

Tuesday, September 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Top White House climate negotiator John Kerry said in an interview with ABC News Live that every country needs to act to reduce emissions and address climate change faster than ever before, especially after warnings the upcoming climate summit in November could... Read More.

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into East Sea in latest test

Tuesday, September 28 by ABC News

(SEOUL, South Korea) -- North Korea fired a short-range missile toward the East Sea early Tuesday, according to its neighboring countries, South Korea and Japan, marking the third such weapons test this month. Military officials in Seoul, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. were investigating whether the... Read More.

As the curtain falls on the Merkel era, Germany’s largest parties are set to vie for power

Monday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After almost 16 years as leader of Europe's most powerful economy, Angela Merkel will be leaving the chancellorship behind as Germany votes on a new parliament. Merkel's successor -- either her Christian Democratic Union appointee, Armin Laschet, or Olaf Scholz of... Read More.

Putin critic Navalny slams Google and Apple for accepting Kremlin censorship

Saturday, September 25 by ABC News

(MOSCOW) — Russia's best-known opposition figure, Alexey Navalny, has criticized Google and Apple for bending to Kremlin demands for censorship during recent parliamentary elections, accusing the tech giants of "cowardice" and of becoming "accomplices" to president Vladimir Putin's efforts to suppress political opposition. Both companies... Read More.

China declares cryptocurrency transactions illegal as crackdown continues

Friday, September 24 by ABC News

(BEIJING) -- Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies dipped in value on Friday after China declared all transactions involving these digital currencies "illegal." China's central bank, the People's Bank of China, issued a statement on Friday saying that use of these virtual currencies is disrupting economic... Read More.

Border Patrol suspends using agents on horseback amid outrage

Thursday, September 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Amid outrage over images the White House said President Joe Biden found "horrible," the U.S. Border Patrol has temporarily stopped using agents on horseback against Haitian migrants in Del Rio, Texas, Homeland Security officials said Thursday. Shortly afterward, White House press secretary Jen... Read More.

EU proposes legislation requiring all mobile devices, including iPhones, use a universal charger

Thursday, September 23 by ABC News

(EUROPE) -- Lawmakers in Europe on Thursday unveiled a proposal to force smartphone makers to adopt a universal, brand-agnostic charging cable in an effort to reduce electronic waste. The plans call for a USB-C cable to become the universal standard for all smartphones, tablets and... Read More.

Russia threatens to block YouTube as confrontation with Google escalates

Prince William, Kate release job listing for a personal assistant

Afghanistan updates: Top generals back for second day of grilling on US withdrawal

Taliban official’s comments on education, jobs fuel more fears for Afghan women’s rights

Afghanistan updates: Milley, Austin face grilling in Senate hearing

‘We’ve got to speed it up’: Top US climate negotiator John Kerry says ahead of Glasgow summit

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into East Sea in latest test

As the curtain falls on the Merkel era, Germany’s largest parties are set to vie for power

Putin critic Navalny slams Google and Apple for accepting Kremlin censorship

China declares cryptocurrency transactions illegal as crackdown continues

Border Patrol suspends using agents on horseback amid outrage

EU proposes legislation requiring all mobile devices, including iPhones, use a universal charger

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