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Spy chief exposed in ‘extraordinary lapse’ on Facebook
In what has been called an “extraordinary lapse,” the wife of the new head of Britain's spy agency, Sir John Sawers, posted pictures of her husband, family and friends on Facebook, sparking calls for an enquiry.
INTERNET
Facebook to revise privacy settings
The world's largest social network (more than 200 million users) unveiled plans to simplify and strengthen the mechanisms it gives people to control their information online.
INTERNET
China delays controversial Internet filter
The Chinese government has indefinitely delayed a plan requiring all new computers sold in China to have inbuilt Internet filters. Called “Green Dam Youth Escort,” the filter plan, deemed intrusive by critics, was to start on Wednesday.
TERRORISM
Al Qaeda vows revenge for France's burqa warning
More than a week after French President Nicolas Sarkozy said the Islamic burqa was not welcome in France, a message allegedly posted by al Qaeda’s North African branch vowed of revenge against the country, according to a cyber security site.
INTERNET
Swedish software company snaps up The Pirate Bay
Sweden's Global Gaming Factory (GGF) says it will acquire the file-sharing website The Pirate Bay for 5.6 million euros and find ways to compensate copyright owners for downloaded material.
SWITZERLAND
Police uncover massive international paedophile ring
Swiss police say they had cracked the biggest Internet paedophile ring found in the country, taking apart a network spanning scores of countries. The majority of those involved were from the US and Poland, as well as a number of Swiss cases.
WEB NEWS
Iran's protests persists on the Web
In this edition: Despite threats from the authorities, Iranian opponents continue their online battle; Italian net users express their exasperation in the face of Silvio Berlusconi’s escapades; ‘All For Good’ promotes online charity work.
WEB NEWS
Battered in the streets, protesters keep pressure up online
In today's round-up of the Web: Iranian authorities' refusal to annul the results of a disputed presidential election has not dampened online mobilisation; and Net users express growing concern over a recent spate of deadly attacks in Iraq.
WEB NEWS
Islamist Somali insurgents voice their message on the Net
In this edition of our Web review: Islamist Somali insurgents broadcast their propaganda on line; Chinese Net users mobilise following the suspicious death of a chef; and a website lists crimes committed in Boston, USA.
THE WEEK IN ASIA
Inside out Iran
In this edition: The internet is the only way to get news outside of Iran as the government cracks down protestors and journalists reporting on events: an important excavation begins in China; a look at the attacks on Indians in Australia.
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