Oculus VR co-founder Brendan Iribe announced over social media Monday that he is leaving Facebook, the latest in a series of executives to exit from the company.

Uber Technologies Inc.’s top deal maker, Cameron Poetzscher, has resigned from the company, less than a month after a Wall Street Journal article revealed allegations of prior sexual misconduct in the office.

Bishkek, Oct. 22, 2018. / Kabar /. In January-September 2018, the export of electricity to Uzbekistan amounted to 754 million kWh at a price of 2-2.4 cents in the amount of 16.2 million US dollars, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Industry, Energy and Subsoil Use of the Kyrgyz Republic Aytmamat Kadyrbayev told at the meeting of the Republican headquarters for the preparation of sectors of the economy and population for the autumn-winter period. According to him, compared with 2017, exports decreased by 450 million kWh. This is due to the fact that in 2017 the flow of water into the Toktogul reservoir was greater. “Electric Power Stations OJSC” provided the generation of the volumes of electricity necessary for domestic consumption. Thus, electricity generation in January-September 2018 amounted to 10.8 billion kWh, or 0.6% more than in January-September 2017,” said Kadyrbayev.

Michael Bubl's team has refuted earlier reports that the Canadian crooner is planning to leave the music business for good, and that his upcoming album, «Love,» would be his last. «He's not going anywhere,» a publicist told Us Weekly.   A separate statement was also given to a Bubl fan page. «The rumors that Michael is quitting is completely false,» it read. «We ask everyone to not share any of these tabloid stories.»   Talks about Michael's retirement started when Daily Mail published an article, which the singer-songwriter allegedly described as his «last interview.»   «I have made the perfect record, and now I can leave at the very top,» he was quo...Keep on reading: Michael Bublé on retirement rumors: Fake news

She's the Songbird; I'm just a frustrated singer,« jested Carmina Villaroel, who took over Regine Velasquez's hosting duties in the GMA 7 talk show, »Sarap Diva«---renamed »Sarap, 'Di Ba?«---after the songstress transferred to ABS-CBN recently.   »As much as I want to sing ... I can't do it! We're different, but I hope I can give the show's followers the same kind of fun, joy and entertainment,« she told reporters at a recent press conference for the said weekly morning program, which started airing last Saturday.   Carmina was joined by her twins, Mavy and Cassy Legaspi. And the show, she said, will be tweaked to better suit the actress-TV host. »It'll be more ...Keep on reading: Carmina on replacing Regine

Yes, Lav Diaz makes short films, too.   The Vienna International Film Festival has commissioned the world-renowned Filipino director---famous for sprawling, marathon movies---to create a short film.   Diaz is joining an illustrious list of auteurs who have contributed short films to the Viennale: Jean-Luc Godard («Une Catastrophe»), David Lynch («The 3 Rs»), Chris Marker («KINO»), Jonas Mekas («Wien & Mozart»), Agns Varda («Untitled») and Apichatpong Weerasethakul («Empire»).   «Since 1995, we've had 24 such 'little films,'» recalled Alexander Horwath, former head of the Austrian Film Museum and the Viennale. "I started this tradition of inviting ...Keep on reading: Lav Diaz short film opens Viennale screenings

It appears that the Miss World Philippines pageant has become the beauty contest of choice for show biz denizens after the impressive showing of celebrity scions Winwyn Marquez and Zara Carbonell last year, as well as several familiar faces in this year's edition.   Winwyn, daughter of Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno, received the Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas crown in last year's pageant, and eventually became the first Asian to win the Reina Hispanoamericana title.   For her part, Zara, daughter of Cris Villanueva, was proclaimed second runner-up last year, then went on to win in the inaugural Miss Tourism Worldwide contest in Indonesia last month.   ...Keep on reading: How Miss World PH has become show biz beauties’ pageant of choice

Touted as the premier songwriting competition in the country, PhilPop continues to provide a sustainable platform for amateur and professional composers to showcase exceptional songs from various genres and styles.   From «Dati» to «'Di Na Muli,» the annual music competition has produced some of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed recordings of the last five years, serving as training ground for artists who aren't afraid to challenge songwriting tropes.   This year marks a special moment in songwriting history as the festival opened its doors to entries written in different languages, spanning across regions and cities outside Metro Manila....Keep on reading: PhilPop bares 10 finalists

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Moscow would deploy new Avangard hypersonic glider warheads in the «coming months,» adding that Russia's hypersonic program is the most advanced in the world, according to a new report from the Financial Times.

Airstrikes carried out in recent days by the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen struck facilities providing most of the water to the crucial port city of Hodeida, the UN said Sunday.

Forty-five years after being handed the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in negotiating a ceasefire in Vietnam, former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger cannot escape the calls of those demanding that he be prosecuted for alleged «war crimes.»

The TSA has released its roadmap to use biometrics technology in the coming years.

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce a verdict on a plea seeking a ban on the manufacture and sale of firecrackers across the country to curb air pollution. Firecrackers manufacturers earlier told the court that the use of firecrackers should not be completely banned and it should instead be strictly regulated.

OMUMYUKA w'omukulembeze w'eggwanga agambye nti gavumenti eyagala nnyo abavubuka okukola amaka kubanga guno gwe musingi gw'ensi ng'era kino kyakubakuuma nga balamu. Bino yabyogeredde mu lutikko e Lubaga...

Masdar City officially launches autonomous shuttle vehicle

FTA said more than 4,000 retail outlets will participate

Alliance to cover more than 40 destinations on the two carriers' networks.

Now with visa-free or visa on arrival access to 159 countries.

The two leaders discussed issues of common concern over a phone call.

When Margaret Clark first saw pictures on Facebook of the «straight pride» flag waving in the central New Brunswick village of Chipman, she felt as if she'd been kicked in the stomach.

The man accused of fatally shooting two police officers and two civilians in Fredericton in August interrupts his court proceedings to proclaim his innocence citing temporary insanity.

Naomi Osaka was left frustrated with her performance after she opened her debut WTA Finals tournament with a 7-5 4-6 6-1 defeat against Sloane Stephens, the US Open champion admitting she never really felt comfortable against the American.

U.S. steelmakers prevailed in their push for the Trump administration to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. The industry also succeeded in a later effort to make some tariffs disappear.

Hurricane Michael’s wrath was so fearsome that not only did it wreck the Gulf Coast, leaving a massive trail of destruction in its wake, but it unearthed shipwrecks that had been buried for the past 120 years. Read Full Article at RT.com

Twitter hashtags failed to stop Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court – but maybe a hex will prevent him from serving? RT met up with a group of witches in Brooklyn who seemed to think so. Read Full Article at RT.com

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Myanmar is keen to see a rise in responsible and quality investments from Hong Kong as part of their plan to raise $200 billion in foreign investments over the next 20 years. The post Investment Commission Racks Up Hong Kong Investment Interest in Myanmar appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Locals say about 600 of them signed a letter opposing the mine's development, which they fear will pollute their streams and farms. The post Villagers in Shan State Petition Govt to Cancel Coal Mine Plans appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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City yet to fully comply with order from President’s Office to have Press Council mediate its dispute against three journalists The post Yangon Gov’t Demands Apology from Eleven Media appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

The commission said a probe would be premature as the government and auditor general were still following up on the audit findings; reaction from lawyers and lawmakers was mixed. The post Anti-Corruption Commission Rejects Request to Probe Yangon Govt Losses appeared first on The Irrawaddy.