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Astros, Athletics clear benches as rivals' tempers flare
Read full article: Astros, Athletics clear benches as rivals' tempers flareOakland's Ramon Laureano was hit by a pitch from Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. He began exchanging words with Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward Cintron. Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A's outfielder got to the hitting coach. AL West-leading Oakland led 6-2 at the time and was riding an eight-game winning streak. The three-time reigning division champion Astros were riding a four-game losing streak.
Malaysia police raid Al Jazeera's office, seize computers
Read full article: Malaysia police raid Al Jazeera's office, seize computersAl Jazeera, a Qatari-state owned broadcaster, said in a statement that police seized two computers during the raid, which it called a troubling escalation" in a government crackdown on media freedom. Police opened an investigation last month into the Al Jazeera documentary on the treatment of undocumented migrants after officials complained it was inaccurate and biased. Seven Al Jazeera staff members have been grilled by police as part of the probe for alleged sedition, defamation and violating the Communications and Multimedia Act. Police obtained court warrants to search the offices of Al Jazeera as well as local broadcasters Astro and Unifitv, criminal investigation chief Huzir Mohamed said in a statement. Al Jazeera said the raid was an attack on press freedom as a whole" and urged Malaysian authorities to cease the criminal investigation.
Malaysia denies media harassment in row over Al-Jazeera film
Read full article: Malaysia denies media harassment in row over Al-Jazeera filmKUALA LUMPUR Malaysia has denied it was clamping down on social media after an outcry over an announcement that all video production must be licensed amid a row with news broadcaster Al-Jazeera. Communications Minister Saifuddin Abdullah sparked confusion Thursday after saying every film and video, including those produced by media groups and social media users, must comply with a 1981 Film Act that requires licensing. Many Malaysians and opposition lawmakers criticized Saifuddins announcement that could potentially affect videos produced on popular social media platforms such as Tik Tok, Facebook and Instagram. Over 80% of Malaysias 32 million population are social media users. Police also questioned an activist about a social media post alleging mistreatment of refugees at immigration detention centers.
Residents complaining about actions taken by homeowners association to prevent coronavirus transmission
Read full article: Residents complaining about actions taken by homeowners association to prevent coronavirus transmissionBrickell Key resident Priscilla Colon often takes waterfront walks, but recently she began to notice migraine headaches occurring; and then her dog, Astro, got sick. In a statement to Local 10, Diversey said that Virex Plus is a disinfectant designed for cleaning hard surfaces. "Diversey does not recommend Virex Plus to be used on porous concrete or grass." In a statement sent to Local 10 News, the Brickell Key Master Association said, in part, “BKMA has not used Virex Plus since April 10. Diversey does not recommend Virex Plus to be used on porous concrete or grass as those are not hard surfaces.