The web mobilizes to save Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani

The web mobilizes to save Sakineh, an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning, the violence in Kashmir spreads to social networks, and web users will soon be able to follow an expedition to the Titanic wreck live.

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20/05/2013 - WEBNEWS

Government critics call for a 'Thai Spring'

Today on the net, government critics in Thailand are calling for a "Thai Spring"; an American website has accused the mayor of Toronto, Canada, of smoking crack; and a video journey across Peru and Bolivia.

20/05/2013 - WEBNEWS

Azerbaijan accused of restricting freedom of expression online

WEBNEWSToday on the net, activists in Azerbaijan accuse the authorities of restricting freedom of expression online; Anonymous launches a campaign to close the Guantanamo prison facility; and a Spanish post grad journalism student woos potential employers by singing his CV.

16/05/2013 - WEBNEWS

Mothers of missing Mexicans go on hunger strike

Today on the net, mothers of missing Mexicans go on hunger strike; online coverage of the Cannes Film Festival; and two American men find out what labour pains feel like.

15/05/2013 - WEBNEWS

China: social media tools embolden anti-corruption activists

Today on the net: social media in China plays a vital role in the fight on corruption; online reactions to Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy; and hacker group Anonymous starts an online campaign to help the homeless in Seattle.

14/05/2013 - WEBNEWS

Iran: a virtual candidate for the presidential election

Today on the net, a virtual candidate is running in Iran’s presidential election; the CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch is under fire; and Google launches a new service tracking the planet’s changing surface.