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Trump impeachment update: Calls Democrat party a lawless partisan

As the Trump impeachment case is still ongoing, the President’s party didn’t mince its statement against the Democrat party. Republicans not taking Trump impeachment seriously Despite the efforts of the Democrats to pass the Trump impeachment in Congress, they will still face the verdict of a Republican sided Senate. As the issue about Trump impeachment […]

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Philippine teacher pay: Congress to increase POGO tax to acquire PhP126B

Frederick Siao, Iligan’s first district representative, has urged Philippine Congress to increase Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) tax in order to increase teacher pay. According to him increasing POGO tax can help the Philippine Congress come up with the PhP (Philippine Pesos)126 billion needed annually to fund the sought P10,000 in pay hike being sought […]

Offline messaging apps usage rises after the internet is blocked in India amid protests Government India

Offline messaging apps usage rises after the internet is blocked in India amid protests

Protesters have resulted in using offline messaging apps to communicate after the government shut down the internet. The protests were organized as a response to the new Citizenship Act, which the government is implementing. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests have led to the Indian government shut down the internet. This move was taken in a […]

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The difference between cognitive technologies and artificial intelligence

Cognitive technologies focus on the application of artificial intelligence concepts for narrower tasks such as perception, planning and predictions. The confusion between the two is mostly due to misuse of the term artificial intelligence. The artificial intelligence (AI) industry has challenges in trying to explain to their clients about the different types of services they […]

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Free school movement: A solution for Japan's "futoko" crisis

Free schools in Japan helps futoko students cope up with the pressure from primary schools. Increasing cased of futoko JAPAN – A phenomena called futoko is handing out a serious concern in Japan’s education system. Futoko is the Japanese term for students being absent from school for more than 30 days, with reasons unrelated to sickness or finances. In 1992, school refusal […]

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Hong Kong teachers: 80 arrested to be suspended ―Education Minister

Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung Yun-hung has tasked schools to suspend Hong Kong teachers arrested for serious offenses, in accordance with the employment ordinance. ­­­­ Yeung said the bureau had taken more rigorous action against this minor group of educators out of concern for students’ safety. According to Yeung, the recent civil unrest was made […]

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Mario Sandoval: Argentina alleged torturer taught in Sorbonne for 30 years

Mario Sandoval, a former police officer and an alleged torturer during the Argentina military rule, has been extradited from France after spending more than 30 years as a university lecturer in Paris. He is accused of torture and crimes against humanity during Argentina’s military dictatorship in 1976-1983. Mario Sandoval was arrested on Wednesday at his […]

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Uyghur concentration camps: EU parliament condemns China’s activities in Xinjiang

The European Parliament (MEPs) has passed a resolution condemning the mass incarceration of Uyghur concentration camps in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). The MEPs express serious concern about China’s repression of the Uyghurs and call on the Chinese government to close the Uyghur concentration camps in Xinjiang immediately. They further demanded unregulated access […]