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Twitter falls silent for the third time in a week

The social network site Twitter went offline across swathers of the globe on Tuesday. The technical issues appeared most prevalent in Europe

World News

David Bowie: Social media overwhelmed with tributes

Tributes poured in on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social network feeds to celebrate the life and death of David Bowie. The singer lost

World News

Cologne Mayor's tips for prevention of sexual assaults spark criticism on Twitter

Cologne Mayor Henriette Reker is facing ridicule and outrage for urging women to stay ‘an arm’s length’ from strangers for their own safety after

France

Marine Le Pen criticised for posting pictures of ISIL on twitter account

The leader of France’s far right National Front, Marine Le Penn could face an investigation by French authorities for pictures she posted on her

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Business Line

Business Line examines the ECB and the Fed's crucial December decisions

This year December is very important for the world’s two most powerful central banks as during this month they decide on their monetary policy. The

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has biggest number of ISIL supporters on Twitter

France

Terror in Paris: citizens reply with #PortesOuvertes (open doors)

Parisians took to Twitter to try to help those on the streets as the evening’s terror attacks unfolded. Some asked for help, giving their location

Germany

Schäuble's 'refugee avalanche' remark whips up storm in Germany

German finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble has caused a political storm by his comments on the migrant crisis. In an apparent swipe at his boss Angela

Economy

Russia 'warns Twitter it must store user data locally'

Russia has reportedly warned Twitter that it must store Russian users’ data in Russia. A new law that came into effect in September requires internet

Economy

Twitter to cut costs and jobs in bid to revive growth

Twitter is to lay off up to eight percent of its workforce – 336 employees – in an effort to revive growth. The job cuts, mainly in the company’s

Business Series

Twitter to take its charm offensive to TV

Business Line

Business Line: Air France in turmoil, Twitter returns to its roots

The Air France crisis – graphically illustrated by physical assaults on two directors apparently by staff members angry over restructuring plans –

Economy

Saudi Arabia's Prince Alwaleed raises Twitter stake

Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal and his investment company have increased their stake in Twitter to more than five percent

USA

Edward Snowden signs up to Twitter

Fugitive US intelligence worker Edward Snowden has signed up to Twitter from exile in Russia. His first tweet, “Can you hear me now?” was re-tweeted

Greece

New Greek government gets off to bumpy start, with a row over tweets

World News

What the top tweets worldwide are saying about #refugees

The poignant and compelling images of desperate people risking everything to find refuge in Europe continue to generate reams of comment and reaction

Turkey

Suruç: Turkish officials identify attacker

On Monday this week, the square outside the Amara Cultural Centre in the Turkish town of Suruç, was thronged with well-wishers. They had gathered to

Israel

Netanyahu tweets in Farsi to persuade Iranians nuclear deal is bad

A staunch and consistent opponent of a nuclear accord with Iran, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken to tweeting in Farsi – to

France

Hit the road Jack: French not convinced of DSK return

Jack is not back, as a new opinion poll reveals only 38% of French citizens want to see Dominique Strauss-Kahn return to the French political scene

USA

Poor growth forces out Twitter CEO

Wall Street’s lost faith in Twitter, causing CEO Dick Costolo to announce his resignation. Investors are worried about the social media giant’s slow