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Australia passed a groundbreaking law on Thursday, forcing tech giants to pay for news shared on their networks. After months of tense negotiation, the government agreed to water down elements of the new law in exchange for Facebook and Google agreeing to payment deals with struggling local media firms -- seen as a potential model for companies around the world who have seen their advertising revenues decimated by the rise of internet platforms. Here is where the situation stands in other countries: - Britain - The British government announced a new Digital Markets Unit in November to introduce and enforce "a new code to govern the behaviour of platforms that currently dominate the market, such as Google and Facebook." The unit is set to begin work in April. Though it will primarily look at tech firms' use of data for advertising, it is also charged with finding ways to support news publishers, but it is not yet clear if this will involve direct fees to tech platforms, or ... » Learn More about Will tech firm deal for Australia news be replicated globally?

'Vietnam had shown that the world could indeed be changed and the power of the people was more than the power of the State.' 'America's withdrawal from Vietnam was an inspiring moment for all of us. We believed it was a glorious victory of ideology and spirit, as historic as the defeat of the Nazis.' Kumar Ketkar remembers the end of the Vietnam War 40 years ago. Image: Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Photograph: Getty Images I distinctly remember the tense and confrontationist atmosphere in Bombay when Madame Binh visited the city in July 1970. Madame Nguyen Thi Binh was the Communist leader of South Vietnam. The peasants organised by the Communist Party there were termed the Vietcong by the US military and the American media. So when the news appeared in the Indian press that a senior Vietcong leader, Madame Binh, would visit Bombay (it was not Mumbai then), we were excited. Madame Binh became the foreign minister of Vietnam after it was ... » Learn More about ‘Mera Naam Tera Naam, Vietnam-Vietnam!’

For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now India - 11,046,914 | World - 113,083,709 View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Ravi Shankar Prasad Action will be taken if social media is misused to spread fake news and violence: Ravi Shankar Prasad #Ravi Shankar Prasad Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad's mother passes away #Ravi Shankar Prasad India Trusted Source: Centre likely to blacklist some telecom equipment vendors #Ravi Shankar Prasad In mobile manufacturing, India now aims to surpass China #Ravi Shankar Prasad Modi govt to deal sternly with 'Tukde Tukde gang' trying to take advantage of farmers stir: Union Minister #Ravi Shankar Prasad Ravi Shankar Prasad questions Rahul Gandhi's 'aukaat' in Indian politics Just In 45 min ago US Speaker calls for multi-generational effort to confront institutional racism 46 min ago ... » Learn More about Identify first originator, say govt’s rules to regulate streaming and digital content

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Indian Newspaper Society, which represents print media houses, on Thursday asked Google to increase the publisher share of advertising revenue to 85 per cent. It also asked the technology giant to ensure more transparency in the revenue reports provided to publishers. In a letter to Google India, INS president L Adimoolam said publishers are facing a "very opaque advertising system", as they are unable to get details of Google's advertising value chain. INS has asked Google to compensate the Indian newspapers "comprehensively" for using contents published by them and to share its advertising revenues properly. "The Society insisted that Google should increase the publisher share of advertising revenue to 85 per cent, and also ensure more transparency in the revenue reports provided to publishers by Google," said INS in a statement. Content generated and published by newspapers at the considerable expense is proprietary, said INS while pointing out that it is this ... » Learn More about Newspapers’ group asks Google for 85% of ad revenue

The White House and the Indian-American community are solidly backing the nomination of Neera Tanden as the director of Office of Management and Budget, describing her as the most appropriate candidate to hold the position. IMAGE: Neera Tanden. Photograph: Leah Millis / Reuters. "There's one candidate to lead the budget department, and her name is Neera Tanden," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference on Tuesday even as several Republican Senators oppose her nomination, citing her past social media behaviour. If confirmed by the Senate, 50-year-old Tanden would become the first person of colour to head the federal agency that prepares the annual budget of the US government. Republican Senator Rob Portman from Ohio on Monday announced that he would vote against Tanden during the confirmation process. The two other senators who have already announced their opposition are Republicans Susan Collins and Mitt Romney. Democratic Senator ... » Learn More about White House backs Neera Tanden as Republicans oppose her nomination

February 23, 2021 08:09 Grammy-winning electronic music pioneers Daft Punk have announced that they are breaking up after 28 years. The helmet-wearing French duo shared the news Monday in an 8-minute video called "Epilogue." Kathryn Frazier, the band's longtime publicist, confirmed the break up for The Associated Press. Daft Punk, comprised of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, have had major success over the years, winning six Grammy Awards and launching international hits with "One More Time," "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" and "Get Lucky." Bangalter and de Homem-Christo met at a Paris school in 1987. Prior to Daft Punk, they formed an indie rock band named Darling. They officially formed Daft Punk in 1993, and the helmeted, mute and mysterious musicians released their debut album, "Homework," 1997. They first found success with the international hit "Da Funk," which topped the Billboard dance charts and earned them their first Grammy nomination. ... » Learn More about Grammy-Winning Duo Daft Punk Break up After 28 Years

August 17, 2013 08:16 "The Terror Live," directed by Kim Byung-woo and starring Ha Jung-woo, one of Korea's top actors, has attracted over 400 million viewers in about two weeks. It was released on July 31, the same day as "Snowpiercer," directed by proven hitmaker Bong Joon-ho, hit the silver screen. At first, it seemed like the two films were no match for each other, because Kim's movie was expected to get pummeled at the box office by the star-studded cast of "The Snowpiercer," which includes Chris Evans, Ed Harris, John Hurt, Song Kang-ho and Tilda Swinton. But "The Terror Live," produced on a meager budget of W6 billion (US$1=W1,115), is putting up a solid fight in terms of ticket sales against the W43-billion Hollywood blockbuster, which focuses on the last group of human survivors aboard a heavily insulated train amid a new Ice Age. As of Tuesday, "Snowpiercer" has drawn 6.44 million viewers, while "The Terror Live" has attracted over 4 million to maintain a firm grip ... » Learn More about Novice Director Hits Ground Running with ‘The Terror Live’

October 21, 2013 08:16 Since 2004, Lee Seu-ri has been working as a reporter delivering traffic information for Seoul residents as a part-time host for SBS radio. She comes on air at three minutes before the hour, every hour, during her day shift to inform listeners of local traffic conditions and provide other useful tips relating to the weather and daily life. She originally dreamed of becoming a news show host, but after failing to land a job with several broadcasting stations she discovered she had a knack for delivering the news by radio. Lee usually reports from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, since she has to watch closed circuit TV monitors showing traffic flows in Seoul. Although she delivers traffic information in a short time slot between other regular shows, she has to pay attention to traffic conditions even while not on the air. Ten minutes before she is due to go on air, she can be seen hurriedly preparing scripts and gathering real-time ... » Learn More about Radio Traffic Reporter Hopes to Serve as Tonic for Harried Drivers

September 12, 2014 14:10 A Korean-born journalist has been promoted to senior vice president and managing editor of CNN International. Ellana Lee (43) will oversee all CNN programs beamed into 380 million households, the broadcaster said. Lee told the Chosun Ilbo that her background as a Korean and a woman helps her in the job. She said it is a "blessing" to have been raised in Korea, where educational opportunities for women are encouraged. Since joining CNN as a producer in 1997, Lee was put on the fast track, being promoted to head news producer for the Asia-Pacific region in 2004 and becoming the youngest managing editor of CNN International Asia Pacific in 2006. CNN said Lee won kudos for leading coverage of the Fukushima earthquake, typhoon Haiyan's impact on the Philippines and the Sewol ferry tragedy. Graduating from an international school in Korea, Lee studied international relations at Georgetown University and received a Master’s in Journalism from New ... » Learn More about Korean-Born Journalist Becomes CNN VP