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Uganda leader accuses World Bank of coercion after loan freeze
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday accused the World Bank of using money to try to "coerce" the government over its controversial anti-gay legislation. "It is therefore unfortunate that the World Bank and other actors dare to want to coerce us into abandoning our faith, culture, principles and sovereignty, using money," the veteran leader said.
US announces curbs on outbound investments to China
The United States on Wednesday announced steps to restrict certain US investments in China, targeting high-tech sectors like semiconductors and artificial intelligence -- a move that could further strain bilateral ties.
Hollywood writers slam 'milestone of shame' as strike hits 100 days
Hollywood writers marked the 100th day of their industry-crippling strike Wednesday, dubbing the occasion a "milestone of shame" for studios as the two sides remain deadlocked. "The refusal to take writers' reasonable proposals seriously has caused the WGA strike to last 100 days and counting; it serves only as a milestone of shame" for the studios, the WGA told AFP Wednesday.
Cubans wary of banks as government cracks down on cash
Accustomed to lugging around thick wads of cash, Cubans are skeptical of government efforts to force them to deposit their money into a crumbling banking system, in an effort to curb runaway inflation and boost liquidity.
Outcry as Turkish journalist jailed by text
Even in a country which regularly holds the world record for jailing journalists, the case of Turkish investigative reporter Baris Pehlivan stands out. - 'Abusive prosecutions' - Pehlivan, editor in chief of the OdaTV website and a contributor to the secular daily Cumhuriyet, was conditionally freed on May 15, then sent back to jail for a day after multiple cases were opened against him.
White House offers prize money for hacker-thwarting AI
The White House on Wednesday launched a competition offering millions of dollars in prize money for creating new artificial intelligence systems that can defend critical software from hackers.
'No evidence' Facebook harms well-being: global study
There is "no evidence" that the growth in using Facebook led to "widespread psychological harm", the largest independent scientific study on the topic concluded Wednesday, contradicting previous analyses and widespread perceptions.
"Weird Al" Yankovic's wife, Suzanne Yankovic, is the apple of his eye
Suzanne Yankovic is an established American film and television executive but is best known for being the wife of comedy musician Weird Al. How did they meet?
Thapelo Mokoena brags about his longevity in the entertainment industry, Never went jobless in 21 years
Thapelo Mokoena shared how he managed to stay relevant in the industry and survive for all of these years. He has been doing his thing for twenty-one years now.
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