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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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024