Woman faces murder charges in killing of American diplomat in Myanmar

A Thai woman appeared in a Myanmar court on Thursday to answer charges of murder in the killing of an American diplomat in Yangon, according to two attorneys familiar with the case. The woman, whose identity has not been released, was charged with murder as well as a charge under the country’s immigration code that …

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GoPro under intense pressure from rising costs and competition

For nearly 25 years, GoPro cameras have gone underwater, glided with parachutes and slipped down ski slopes, enabling the adventurous to record images of their experiences. But the San Mateo, Calif.-based company now faces a battle for survival amid intensifying competition, questionable demand for electronics and rising materials costs. Its plight is spelled out in …

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A Cracked Coffin, a Funeral and the Hunt for Ebola’s Patient Zero

By Giulia Paravicini, Clement Bonnerot and Fiston Mahamba June 11 (Reuters) – By the time the truck pulled away from the morgue in Bunia, the morning heat hung heavily over the road to Mongbwalu. The body of a ⁠44-year-old Congolese ⁠pastor lay inside a wooden coffin strapped into the back of an aging Nissan SUV …

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Americans Wary of AI-Driven Data Center Boom, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Shows

By Valerie Volcovici and Jason Lange WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – Just one-in-three Americans approve of ⁠the ⁠fast pace of data-center construction that supports artificial ⁠intelligence and most would oppose building one in their own community, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The ​poll results reflect widespread public unease over the data center boom in …

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Analysis-Pricey World Cup Keeps Fans Away, Hits U.S. Hotels, Airlines

By Doyinsola Oladipo and Aishwarya Jain NEW YORK, June 11 (Reuters) – Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to ⁠travel and ⁠tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet ⁠to materialize. For years, the tournament was expected to deliver a windfall for America’s travel industry, now grappling with declining international visitors …

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