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Deutsche Bank: ‘sorry’ in full-page German newspaper ads

Frankfurt, Germany - Arab Today

Deutsche Bank has apologized in full-page newspaper ads for misconduct that has cost the company billions. The ad, signed by CEO John Cryan, ran Saturday in German newspapers including the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and the Munich-based Sueddeutsche Zeitung. The bank said its past conduct “not only cost us money, but also our reputation and trust.” In December, Deutsche Bank agreedRead more

Philippine president apologizes to Jews for Hitler remark

Manila - Arab Today

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte apologized to Jews worldwide Sunday after his remarks drawing comparisons between his bloody anti-drug war and Hitler and the Holocaust sparked shock and outrage, according to the New York Times. Duterte said his apology was intended only for the Jewish community. He lashed out again at Western critics and human rights advocates who have raised concernsRead more

Air China magazine apologizes over ‘racist’ article

Beijing - Arab Today

The publisher of Chinese national carrier Air China’s in-flight magazine apologized Thursday for allegedly “racist” travel advice offered to passengers visiting London, as mainland social media users rushed to defend the controversial tips. The latest issue of “Wings of China” ran an article detailing safety tips to travelers based on the race and nationality of local residents. “London is generallyRead more

Georgetown University in Washington Apologizes for Slavery

Washington - QNA

Georgetown University in Washington apologized for its slave-owning past and formally apologized and said it would help descendants of those slaves by making it easier for them to attend the university Georgetown University once owned slaves and sold 272 of them in 1838 for $115,00 ($3.3 million today) in order to pay off its debts. Georgetown President John DiGioia howeverRead more

Airline apologizes after pilot’s chat about crashing plane

Bangkok - Arab Today

An airline in Thailand has apologized after friends of a pilot joked in a group chat about crashing the plane he was going to fly with a former prime minister on board. The screenshot of the chat, conducted on their phones, somehow was leaked on social media, provoking widespread criticism of the airline, Nok Air. In response, Nok Air chiefRead more

Facebook apologizes for featuring inverted Philippine flag

Manila - Arab Today

Facebook has apologized for featuring an inverted Philippine flag to mark the country’s June 12 Independence Day after Filipinos pointed out the mistake. The social media giant on Sunday greeted users in the Philippines with the comments: “Happy Independence Day! Here’s to all of the Philippines’ health, happiness and prosperity.” But the button that allowed users to share the greetingsRead more

Crisis of Member of parliament Hamed, Yousef over

Cairo - Arab Today

Member of the House of Representatives Mohamed Abu Hamed apologized to MP Khaled Yousef over the statements he made over the government platform. House speaker Ali Abdel Aal greeted the two MPs over the understanding reached between them to calm down the situation inside the parliament and also praised their role in the January 25 and the June 30 revolutions.Read more