For political activists, Twitter packs a vital punch
From the Arab Spring uprisings to the MeToo movement in which women spoke up about sexual assaults, Twitter has proven itself a formidable ally for political activists and opposition groups, one whose reach and impact would be difficult to replace.
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Rennie makes sweeping changes as Wallabies bid to end tour on winning note
Australia coach Dave Rennie made seven changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's final Autumn Nations international against Wales which he hopes will result in a much-needed win.
Read moreUN, diplomats demand end to deadly Iran crackdown
The bloody repression of peaceful demonstrators in Iran must end, the UN rights chief insisted Thursday, as countries discussed launching an investigation into Tehran's deadly crackdown.
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Russian lawmakers approve bill banning LGBTQ 'propaganda'
Russian lawmakers unanimously approved a bill banning all forms of LGBTQ "propaganda" in a final reading on Thursday, as Moscow presses ahead with its conservative drive at home while its troops fight in Ukraine.
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Embolo lifts Swiss to win over Cameroon at World Cup
Breel Embolo scored against the country of his birth as Switzerland defeated Cameroon 1-0 to make a winning start to their World Cup campaign on Thursday.
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Spanish PM sets sights on international role
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will on Sunday become president of an international socialist grouping, a potential springboard to a major post on the world stage.
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Indonesian rescuers race to find dozens missing after quake
Indonesian authorities deployed heavy machinery, helicopters and thousands of personnel Thursday in a desperate effort to locate dozens trapped in rubble by an earthquake that killed 272 people, as hopes of finding survivors faded.
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Qatar must find 'A Game' to avoid World Cup embarrassment, says Sanchez
Qatar coach Felix Sanchez hopes his team can bring their "A Game" against Senegal as the host nation battle to avoid setting an unwanted World Cup record.
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Jamie George and Mako Vunipola in revamped England front row for Springboks
Eddie Jones has overhauled his front row for England's Autumn Nations Series finale against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Ukraine battles to restore power after latest Russian barrage
Ukraine struggled Thursday to repair its battered power and water services after Russia targeted the electricity grid with dozens of cruise missiles and temperatures plunged.
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