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Key Facebook force Sheryl Sandberg steps down

Sandberg, 52, has been one of the most influential women in Silicon Valley

Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and Vice President of communications and public policy Elliot Schrage. (Reuters/James Lawler Duggan)

Departing Facebook comms chief takes blame for PR firm controversy

The announcement by Elliot Schrage came after Facebook’s COO Sheryl Sandberg pledged a "thorough" review of its use of a conservative consulting firm

Macron’s comments came after Italy’s new populist government defiantly declared that its ports were closed to foreign-flagged rescue ships.

Macron hosts 140 CEOs in pre-Davos charm offensive

A former investment banker, Macron has vowed to shake the French economy out of its torpor.

Sheryl Sandberg sells $91m of Facebook stock

The number two executive at social networking giant Facebook has sold $91-million of the company’s stock, according to US securities filings.

DA leader Helen Zille has a dubious record of dealing with journalists and the media

Why you shouldn’t care if Zille cried or not

Why are we interested when a strong female leader shows emotion, asks Verashni Pillay, arguing that it should not be equated with weakness.

Facebook’s Sandberg says it’s okay for women to cry at work

Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg says it’s ok for women to cry at work, share emotions and be honest about their femininity.

Scarcity of female geeks questioned

Why is it that although women make up 49% of the UK’s labour force, they account for just 17% of IT and telecommunications professionals?

MySpace, Google team up to pull more users

MySpace is teaming up with internet search leader Google to extend MySpace’s reach and counter the expansion of their common rival, Facebook.

Facebook lures top exec from Google

Facebook has raided Google to hire a new chief operating officer, providing the popular online social network with more seasoned management and advertising savvy as it strives to…