Brazil Bans Telegram Temporarily Due to Alleged Lack of Collaboration in Fight Against School Violence
A federal judge in Brazil has ordered the temporary suspension of Telegram in the country and established hefty fines due to the supposed lack of collaboration of the company in a national crusade against school violence. Telegram failed to deliver information regarding the actions it is taking against neo-Nazi groups, and now it has been blocked by most internet providers in Brazil. Brazil Blocks Access to Telegram Apps A federal...
Putin: US Policies Will Backfire, Russia to Expand Relations With Countries in Eurasia, Africa, Latin America
Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, has slammed the actions of the elites in the U.S. and Europe, stating that they do not always act in the best interest of their own people. “It will backfire on them,” he said. Putin also called for a cohesive response to the West’s economic aggression, emphasizing that Russia will strengthen its partnerships with friendly nations and collaborate with foreign partners. Putin Plans to Expand...
Russia Actively Discussing BRICS Expansion With Member Nations, Official Reveals
A Russian official has revealed that regular discussions are being held between Russia and other BRICS member nations regarding the expansion of the economic group. “This requires a thorough analysis and delicate internal work by the five countries to reach a consensus,” according to Russia’s Foreign Ministry. Member Countries Discuss BRICS Expansion Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated during a...
Safe Harbor & Authorization Liability: Australia’s Options to Reduce Piracy
Being held responsible for the actions of others can seem fundamentally unfair but when the internet is involved, liability is rarely more than a step away. In 2008, consuming pirated movies and TV shows using BitTorrent was practically the norm in Australia and rightsholders had seen enough. Movie and TV show companies, including Village Roadshow, Universal, Warner, Paramount, Sony, 20th Century Fox, and Disney, sent copyright...
Bungie Wins $12 Million in Damages From Veterancheats
Over the past several years, a wave of copyright infringement lawsuits has targeted alleged cheaters and cheat makers. Several game companies including Take-Two Interactive and Epic Games have taken cheaters to court in the United States. More recently, American video game developer Bungie has been rather active as well. Bungie is known for the Halo and Destiny series, which have millions of fans around the world. The popularity of...
