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Beating Facial Recognition: Japanese Store Wants to Purchase 'Face' to Turn It into Super-Realistic Mask

As part of the 'That Face' project, Tokyo-based Kamenya Omote is paying to collect face data and turn them into 3D-printed masks with an incredible level of details

Nov 30, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

China Refuses to Apologize Over FAKE Image of Australian Solider Killing Afghan Child

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lijian Zhao tweeted an altered image of an Australian soldier with a bloodied knife slitting the throat of an Afghan child.

Nov 30, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Covid-19 Vaccine Maker Files $13M Lawsuit Against Volunteer for 'Spreading Misinformation'

The move comes after the volunteer sent a legal notice to the company seeking $676,000 as compensation after allegedly suffering "virtual neurological breakdown".

Nov 30, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus

Medicine That Can Kill Coronavirus in One Hour Makes Rounds; Here is a Fact Check

Baseless messages claiming cure for coronavirus are making rounds on social media in Malaysia.

Nov 30, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus

Indonesia's Mount Ili Erupts on Sunday Triggering Flight Warning, Closure of Local Airport

After Indonesia's Mount Ili Lewotolok erupted on Sunday authorities raised the volcano's alert status to its second-heist level

Nov 29, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

'War With America': Iranian Protesters Burn US, Israel Flags Over Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's Killing

Protesters burned photos of President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden in the north-eastern city of Mashhad.

Nov 29, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

30 dead, 24 injured in Afghan suicide bombing

The explosion occurred when a suicide bomber rammed into an explosive-laden hijacked military vehicle near the army camp along a road connecting Ghazni city to the neighbouring Dih Yak

Nov 29, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus Devastates Tourism-Dependent Monkeys in Thailand, British Musician Plays Music to Keep Them Calm

Coronavirus pandemic has drastically affected Thailand's economy, as the country's revenue is largely dependent on tourism

Nov 29, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Coronavirus

Iran Blames Israel for Killing of Its Top Nuclear Scientist, Israel Denies

Israeli cabinet minister said he had "no clue" who was behind the ambush by gunmen on Fakhrizadeh's car

Nov 29, 2020

By IANS

COVID-19: Top German Virologist Says New Coronavirus Not From Wuhan

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent time infecting more than 61.7 million people worldwide

Nov 28, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Japanese Firm Develops Unique Mask That is Non-Slippery and Earless

The new masks, developed by Bisen Co. come in four sizes and 18 colors, while the cost for each piece is about $5.75

Nov 27, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Woman Allegedly Raped for Two Weeks in Jungle After Getting Abducted on Motorbike in India

The woman was alone briefly while she went to the toilet, she later informed the cops and that was the time when the attacker pounced on her

Nov 26, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Europe's Cartoon Row Beheading Forces Singapore to Launch Intense Investigation Including Migrants

Singapore deports 16 foreigners for inciting communal unrest including one Bangladeshi who funded terrorists and wanted to carry out attacks back home

Nov 24, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Who is Jia Jia, Chinese columnist missing over letter asking President Xi to resign?

Xi Jinping Pitches for QR Code to Monitor Coronavirus Among International Travelers; Will G20 Agree?

During the virtual G20 summit, China's President proposed a global health passport to enable safe cross-border traveling and easier contact tracing

Nov 23, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus Cybersecurity

Kim Han Sol, Kim Jong Un's Nephew Is in Protective Custody of CIA After Father's Assassination

It is reported that CIA agents tried to intercept Kim Han Sol in Tapei and then he was taken into protective custody where he remains hidden

Nov 23, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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