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Concerns over fate of jailed Syrian software engineer
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Concerns over fate of jailed Syrian software engineer

Web users express concern over fate of a Syrian software engineer held by the regime. Taiwanese net users rally to defend the island’s different forms of media. And YouTube offers a video round-up of 2012.
USA: the Newtown shooting and access to mental health care
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USA: the Newtown shooting and access to mental health care

The Newtown shooting sparks mental health care debate in the US. Egyptian activists criticise the government through graffiti. And net users in the Philippines hope to ban Justin Bieber from their country.
Online Christmas shopping in full swing despite crisis
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Online Christmas shopping in full swing despite crisis

On your mouse, get set, go! Since mid-November, websites have been pulling out the stops to attract potential Christmas shoppers. E-commerce is doing well, despite the crisis; the economic downturn has even helped boost it.
Egypt: online referendum campaigns are under way
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Egypt: online referendum campaigns are under way

Online debate between supporters and detractors of Egypt’s draft constitution. A Twitter round up of 2012. And a 10 year old school boy’s dancing skills set the web abuzz.
Egypt: Islamists accused of torturing protesters
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Egypt: Islamists accused of torturing protesters

Egypt’s opposition accuses the Muslim Brotherhood of torturing protesters. Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao’s knockout defeat becomes the latest web sensation. And web users have been paying tribute to the late Ravi Shankar.
Italy’s 5-Star Movement holds online vote to pick candidates
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Italy’s 5-Star Movement holds online vote to pick candidates

Italy’s populist 5-star movement holds its primaries online. Bahraini activists condemn the security siege on the village of Mahazza. And a music video relatesJohn McAfee’s time on the run and his subsequent arrest.
Puerto Rico murder sparks online campaign seeking peace
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Puerto Rico murder sparks online campaign seeking peace

Puerto Ricans campaign against escalating violent crime across the island. Also, an American web user tries to get hired via a Facebook campaign. And Iran launches its own version of the video-sharing platform YouTube.
Nigerian president urged to tackle lead poisoning
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Nigerian president urged to tackle lead poisoning

The Nigerian authorities are urged to tackle a lead poisoning epidemic. Austrian farmers condemn "milking", the latest craze to take the web by storm. And the White House is petitioned to build a Star Wars-inspired space station.
Reporters Without Borders launches new anti-censorship website
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Reporters Without Borders launches new anti-censorship website

A digital bunker of international scope aiming to make censorship obsolete - journalists and dissidents fighting for freedom of expression all over the world have dreamed of this. Now their dream has become reality with the "We Fight Censorship" platform launched by NGO Reporters without Borders on November 27th.
Malicious programs used to target the Syrian opposition
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Malicious programs used to target the Syrian opposition

The Syrian authorities targeting the opposition with malware and computer viruses. An American teenager accuses a toy manufacturer of sexism. And web users encouraged to make holiday donations to victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Social media helps free jailed Ecuadorian blogger
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Social media helps free jailed Ecuadorian blogger

Ecuadorian web users help free a jailed blogger. Kate Middleton’s pregnancy sets the web abuzz. And American footballer Tim Tebow lends support to a grieving high school student.
Egypt: activists tackle sexual harassment in Tahrir Square
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Egypt: activists tackle sexual harassment in Tahrir Square

Egyptian activists tackle sexual harassment in Tahrir Square. Spy agency employees are displaying a certain lack of discretion on social networks. And a video showcases the arrival of autumn to New York City.
World leaders gather in Dubai to assess future of internet
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World leaders gather in Dubai to assess future of internet

World leaders gather in Dubai to assess the future of the Internet. Meanwhile, a New York police officer’s act of generosity becomes an online sensation. And the video game character Super Mario goes out and about in the real world.
Egypt’s draft constitution sparks outrage
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Egypt’s draft constitution sparks outrage

Egypt’s draft constitution met with widespread outrage. Thousands of web users join an American teen in her search for a missing hat. And Barack Obama’s dog oversees the White House’s Christmas decorations.
YouTube rolls out premium channels in France
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YouTube rolls out premium channels in France

In the US, over 100 premium channels with content exclusively for sharing sites are already available on YouTube. Sports, cookery, current affairs - they cover all sorts of topics. They have been so successful that the American giant has now brought the idea to Europe.
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