Month: May 2023

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Berliner Tageszeitung: Criminal complaint in Berlin, Germany, against Elon Musk and Twitter for possible fraud to the detriment of users

Berliner Tageszeitung: Criminal complaint in Berlin, Germany, against Elon Musk and Twitter for possible fraud to the detriment of users

Berliner Tageszeitung: Criminal complaint in Berlin, Germany, against Elon Musk and Twitter for possible fraud to the detriment of users

BERLIN, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BERLINER TAGESZEITUNG reports today that a criminal complaint has been filed with the Berlin public prosecutor’s office against Elon Musk, file number: 253 UJs 1012/23, alleging that Musk charged Twitter users on their credit cards but blocked them without giving any reason.

Source: https://www.BerlinerTageszeitung.de/wirtschaft/269895-criminal-complaint-in-berlin-germany-against-elon-musk-and-twitter-for-possible-fraud-to-the-detriment-of-twitter-users.html

“Blocking user accounts is a daily occurrence at Twitter, but the fact that they then continuously charge money to users’ credit cards makes the matter explosive and is currently occupying the Berlin Public Prosecutor’s Office (Federal Republic of Germany). In any case, the question arises as to how much power a medium like Twitter can be granted at all and when the regulatory authorities should intervene to protect Twitter users.”

Incidentally, this is not the first time Elon Musk has been investigated, as there is also currently an investor lawsuit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The lawsuit is about Musk’s tweets in August 2018 with the premature announcement that he wanted to take the electric car company off the stock market and had secured the financing to do so. It later emerged that there were no firm commitments from investors.

“Elon Musk lied,” said a lawyer for the plaintiffs.

US Judge Edward Chen (Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California) had already found in the 2022 trial that Musk’s statements in the tweets had not been true.

“We will continue to monitor the case closely and report further developments as new information becomes available. It remains to be seen how the criminal charges against Elon Musk and Twitter will develop and what the consequences might be.

From a factual point of view, it should be noted that according to Article 48 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the presumption of innocence applies to defendants and accused persons, which must also apply in the case of the criminal charges against Elon Musk for “suspected fraud to the detriment of Twitter users”.

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A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f3c50532-be3a-4bad-8e85-7253731d594c

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Sudan army withdraws from truce talks – sources

Sudanese officials say the army has suspended ceasefire talks with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), accusing the group of repeatedly violating previous truce agreements.

The army took the decision “because the rebels have never implemented a single one of the provisions of a short-term ceasefire which required their withdrawal from hospitals and residential buildings, and have repeatedly violated the truce”, a government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, has told the AFP news agency.

A Sudanese diplomatic source also informed the Reuters news agency about the army’s withdrawal from the fragile ceasefire talks, which are aimed at enabling humanitarian access.

Both the army and the RSF have not publicly commented on the said withdrawal.

On Monday, mediators from the United States and Saudi Arabia said the army and the RSF had agreed to extend a humanitarian ceasefire by five days.

However, fighting continued in several parts of Sudan, including the capital, Khartoum, where the RSF said its positions had come under attack.

The army said it had repelled an RSF attack on the central city of El-Obeid.

Source: Deutsche Welle

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AFTER ABOUT 12-YEAR HIATUS, FIRST DIRECT VENEZUELAN FLIGHT LANDS IN DAMASCUS INT’L AIRPORT

The first direct flight from Venezuela to Syria landed Wednesday in Damascus International Airport coming from Caracas Airport after about 12-year hiatus of air traffic between the two countries. 102 passengers were on board, including Venezuelan Minister of Transport, Venezuelan Deputy Foreign Minister and an accompanying delegation, according to SANA reporter.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

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Burjeel Medical City selected to join Worldwide Innovative Networking in Personalised Cancer Medicine

ABU DHABI, 31st May, 2023 (WAM) — Burjeel Holdings has announced that its flagship Burjeel Medical City was selected for membership in the Worldwide Innovative Networking in Personalised Cancer Medicine (WIN) Consortium. This achievement marks another significant milestone for the healthcare provider as it continues to expand its network and expertise in the field of oncology and further strengthen its position as a pioneer in personalised cancer medicine in the UAE and the wider region. Burjeel Medical City has now become the first member of the UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council countries to join the network and will work as an accelerator to foster further regional collaborations in WIN programmes and projects. The WIN Consortium is a globally renowned network of over 30 elite organisations from the Americas, EU, and Asia specialising in cancer care and research. These represent various stakeholders involved in the patient journey and personalised cancer care. The primary objective of the consortium is to improve cancer patients’ survival and quality of life by relying on genetically informed healthcare and accelerating the discovery and development of highly specialised cancer therapies. Membership in the WIN Consortium is a significant milestone for Burjeel Medical City, which aims to become the regional hub for cancer care, consistently accelerating research and innovation initiatives. By joining this exclusive network of experts, the hospital has reinforced its commitment to developing targeted cancer therapeutics, aligning strategically with WIN’s mission. Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings, said, “We are honoured to join the WIN Consortium, which is at the forefront of research in personalised cancer medicine. Through this membership, we are furthering our commitment to providing the best possible care to our patients in the UAE and wider region by collaborating with an elite global team to advance the understanding and treatment of cancer in an era of personalised care. The WIN Consortium provides a unique platform for us to share knowledge, expertise, and data to accelerate the development of innovative solutions and new treatments.” Being the newest member of the consortium, Burjeel Medical City is uniquely positioned to contribute to the future achievements of this collective group. As a quaternary care centre based in Abu Dhabi, the hospital’s diverse pool of patients has the potential to be a valuable addition to studies in precision medicine. Another recent example of its efforts to boost personalised medicine is the Group’s investments to offer molecular genetics, cellular, and immunological profile testing in the UAE. Richard L. Schilsky, M.D., FACP, FSCT, FASCO, Principal Investigator, ASCO TAPUR Study, Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago and Chairman of the WIN Consortium, said, “Burjeel Medical City’s expertise and resources in oncology and the Group’s scale of operations in the Middle East will be invaluable in our collaborative research efforts to advance personalised cancer medicine at the global level.” The hospital’s membership in the WIN Consortium – where it will be represented by Prof. Humaid Al Shamsi, Director of Oncology Services, Burjeel Holdings, and Dr. Khaled Musallam, Group Chief Research Officer, Burjeel Holdings – is a testament to its dedication to providing excellent care and advancing the field of oncology.

Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

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ILO expects unemployment rates to drop to pre-pandemic levels

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Wednesday said global unemployment is expected to drop in 2023 to below pre-pandemic levels, while estimates indicate that low-income countries are still far behind in the recovery process. A new ILO report notes that crises, including high levels of debt, disproportionately affect less developed countries, exacerbating the global employment gap between high-income and low-income states and widening inequalities.

Source: Jordan News Agency

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Petra creates tab on its website for royal wedding coverage

The Jordan News Agency (Petra) has dedicated a tab on its website to publish Jordanians’ celebrations of the wedding of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Miss Rajwa Khalid Alseif. The section, titled “Royal Wedding,” includes Arabic- and English-language news, photographs and videos of the Crown Prince’s wedding. It comes as part of the agency’s commitment to apprise its readership, website visitors and various media outlets about the official celebrations for the royal wedding and the country’s joy on this happy occasion.

Source: Jordan News Agency