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Sat Apr 13 2024
Year in review: Top news stories that shaped and shook the world in 2020
From a global pandemic to worldwide protests against racism, we have been through a lot this year. Here's the biggest news stories of 2020.
Wed Dec 30 2020
Facebook, Google, others launch drive against fake news in France
Social media companies Facebook, Google and a group of news organisations launched an initiative on Monday to tackle fake news stories in France.
Mon Feb 06 2017
Facebook has repeatedly trended fake news since firing its human editors
In the six weeks since Facebook revamped its Trending system the site has repeatedly promoted "news" stories that are actually works of fiction.
Thu Oct 13 2016
#ICYMI Weekly Editor's Picks (Aug 22 - 28)
In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by an Astro AWANI editor for the week beginning Aug 22 to Aug 28, 2016.
Sun Aug 28 2016
Media should not allow any leeway news based on mere allegations - Musa
All media practitioners in Malaysia, particularly Sabah, should not allow any leeway for news stories based on mere allegations or made up of lopsided information or half-truths.
Fri Nov 13 2015
#ICYMI: Weekly Editor's Picks (Oct 26 - Nov 1)
A list of selected news stories chosen by Astro AWANI's editor for the week beginning Oct 26 to Nov 1.
Mon Nov 02 2015
#ICYMI: Weekly Editor's Picks (Oct 19-25)
A list of selected news stories chosen by Astro AWANI's editor for the week beginning Oct 19 to 25.
Sun Oct 25 2015
#ICYMI: Weekly Editor's Picks (Oct 12-18)
#ICYMI: A list of news stories selected by Astro AWANI's editor, for the week beginning Oct 12 to Oct 18.
Sun Oct 18 2015
#ICYMI: Weekly Editor's Picks (Oct 5-11)
#ICYMI: A list of news stories selected by Astro AWANI's editor, for the week beginning Oct 5 to Oct 11.
Sun Oct 11 2015
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024