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Month: October 2021

Austrian leader vows to stay on amid bribery allegations

BERLIN (AP) — Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is denying wrongdoing and vowing to remain the country’s leader despite being under investigation in a probe of suspected bribery. However, his coalition partner said Thursday that the allegations left a “disastrous” impression and raised questions over the chancellor’s “ability to act.” Anti-corruption prosecutors said Wednesday they are

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Australia wants Facebook held liable for anonymous comments

By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has described social media as a “coward’s palace” and warns that digital platforms such as Facebook should be held liable for defamatory comments posted anonymously. Anonymous commentators who use social media to vilify and bully have become the latest battleground between

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Australia wants Facebook held liable for anonymous comments

By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has described social media as a “coward’s palace” and warns that digital platforms such as Facebook should be held liable for defamatory comments posted anonymously. Anonymous commentators who use social media to vilify and bully have become the latest battleground between

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National Women’s Soccer League players pause mid-match in act of solidarity following allegations of sexual misconduct

By Homero De la Fuente, Wayne Sterling and Eric Levenson, CNN As the National Women’s Soccer League returned to the pitch on Wednesday night for the first time since allegations of sexual misconduct rattled the league, sparked major resignations and led to the cancellation of last weekend’s matches, players stopped during the sixth minute and

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