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Japan introduces up to one-year jail time for cyberbullying
Japan introduces up to one-year jail time for cyberbullying
World
by  AFP

People found guilty of cyberbullying in Japan now face up to a year in prison under rules implemented Thursday, which were toughened up after the suicide of a reality star who had been trolled online. Though the issue of cyberbullying had been raised in Japan before Kimura's death, the wrestler's suicide prompted domestic and international scrutiny and put pressure on lawmakers to take action.

Taliban excavate ex-leader Mullah Omar's 'getaway car'
Taliban excavate ex-leader Mullah Omar's 'getaway car'
World
by  AFP

The car used by Taliban founder Mullah Omar to escape being targeted by US forces after the 9/11 attacks has been excavated in eastern Afghanistan, where it lay buried for more than two decades, officials said. Afghanistan then became a sanctuary for jihadist groups, including Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda, the architects of the September 11 attacks.

Hong Kong suspends 'not effective' Covid flight ban
Hong Kong suspends 'not effective' Covid flight ban
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Hong Kong's new government on Thursday suspended a longstanding flight route ban that penalised airlines for bringing in coronavirus cases and severely impeded travel into the city, saying it was "not very effective". So far in 2022 there had been more than 100 flight route bans, even though the coronavirus had become endemic within Hong Kong after a mass outbreak at the start of the year.

US hopes for G20 action on Ukraine even with Russia presence
US hopes for G20 action on Ukraine even with Russia presence
World
by  AFP

The United States believes Group of 20 talks in Bali can make progress related to the Ukraine crisis despite the participation of Russia, a senior official said Thursday. The official acknowledged that joint G20 statements would be impossible on Ukraine due to Russia's participation.

Haiti's women footballers dream of international success
Haiti's women footballers dream of international success
World
by  AFP

They may be considered international minnows, but women footballers from Haiti hope to finally make their mark on the world stage, helped by their experience playing professionally in Europe. Playing in Europe had not been easy for Haitians who lack experience, she said.