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Facebook Executive Confident Libra Will Win Enough Financial Backers

Reuters | Thursday October 17, 2019

Facebook's ambitious efforts to establish a global digital currency have suffered severe setbacks in recent days.

Years After Obama Used Facebook To Win, Big Tech Under Democratic Fire

World News | Craig Timberg, Isaac Stanley-Becker, Tony Romm, The Washington Post | Thursday October 17, 2019

The Democratic Party's rapidly fading love affair with Big Tech has broken into open acrimony in recent weeks, punctuated by a presidential debate Tuesday in which leading candidates took turns decrying the industry's impact on the nation and workshopping ways to rein it in.

Happy Karwa Chauth 2019: Wishes, Images, Quotes, SMS, Cards, Pictures, Wallpapers, WhatsApp And Facebook Status

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday October 17, 2019

Happy Karwa Chauth Images: This year, Karva Chauth date is October 17. The moonrise is expected at 8:16 pm and the fast keeping time is from 6:27 am till 8:16 pm. These days, husbands and wives have started keeping the fast together for each other's well-being.

Group Behind Facebook's Cryptocurrency Announces 21 Founding Members

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 15, 2019

The Libra Association, created by Facebook to launch its new cryptocurrency, has announced its 21 founding members after defections by previous supporters including Visa and Mastercard.

China Set To Introduce Its Own Digital Currency, Say Analysts

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 15, 2019

As Facebook readies to launch its answer to bitcoin, China is set to introduce its own digital currency -- one that could allow the government and the central bank to see what people spend their money on, according to analysts.

Facebook's Libra Announces Board as Support Shrinks Further

Reuters | Tuesday October 15, 2019

Backers of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project pledged to forge ahead after selecting a five-member board on Monday, shrugging off the latest member defection by online travel company Booking Holding earlier in the day.

Facebook Chief Hosts Conservative Guests Amid Bias Debate

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 15, 2019

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Monday confirmed reports that he had hosted a series of dinners with right-wing figures, as the social media platform stands accused of stifling conservative voices.

Facebook Sued by Mobile Banking App Current Over Similar Calibra Logo

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday October 14, 2019

According to the lawsuit filed by Current, Calibra's logo "is not only confusingly similar to, but virtually identical to the Current Marks".

PM Modi's Instagram Followers Reach 30 Million, Ahead Of Trump, Obama

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Sunday October 13, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the most-followed elected world leader on photo-sharing app Instagram, ahead of US President Donald Trump, Indonesian President Joko Widodo and former president Barack Obama.

Facebook’s Libra Currency Abandoned by eBay, Mastercard, Visa, Stripe

Associated Press | Saturday October 12, 2019

Visa and Mastercard on Friday announced their departure from Facebook's Libra project, a major setback to the social network's plan for a worldwide digital currency.

Mastercard, Visa, EBay, Others Exit Facebook's Libra Coin Project

World News | Reuters | Saturday October 12, 2019

Facebook Inc's efforts to establish a global digital currency called Libra suffered major setbacks on Friday, as EBay Inc, Stripe Inc, Mastercard and Visa Inc all said they were leaving a group of companies aiding the project.

Facebook Says More Than 140 Million Businesses Use Its Apps Every Month

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 11, 2019

Facebook has announced that more than 140 million businesses use its apps every month to find new customers, hire employees or engage with their communities.

She Thought Her Dog's Nose Fell Off. Then, A Twist In The Tale

Offbeat | Friday October 11, 2019

Jade Murray says she was looking after her mother's dog, Lenny, when she noticed something unusual on the floor - a dog's nose.

Facebook Policy on Political Speech Lets Politicians Lie in Ads

Craig Timberg, Tony Romm, Drew Harwell, The Washington Post | Friday October 11, 2019

This means Facebook posts and campaign ads by politicians operate in an alternative system.

Congress Demands Probe After Biplab Deb's Son Seen With Gun In Photo

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 11, 2019

The opposition Congress in Tripura on Thursday demanded an inquiry into a Facebook post that allegedly showed Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb's teenage son holding a Light Machine Gun (LMG).