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Web users express concern over the lack of aid arriving in Pakistan

Web users express concern over the lack of aid arriving in Pakistan, and a young American man becomes a web sensation after being spotted in a television interview.

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Wave of protests across Brazil
18/06/2013 - Web News

Wave of protests across Brazil

Today on the net: online reports on the wave of protests across Brazil; Hillary Clinton’s Twitter debut fuels speculation about her political future; and Google launches Internet beaming balloons aimed at bridging the digital divide.
Facebook page stirs up Zimbabwe politics
17/06/2013 - Web News

Facebook page stirs up Zimbabwe politics

Today on the net, the Facebook page that’s stirring up Zimbabwe politics. Hollywood stars take a stand against nuclear weapons. And a Swedish baby becomes something of an online sensation.
The digital divide in France
15/06/2013 - WEBNEWS

The digital divide in France

Not everyone has a computer with Internet access or indeed knows how to use one. According to France’s Strategic Analysis center, one third of French people have neither a computer nor an Internet connection, putting them at something of a disadvantage as nowadays the majority of administrative processes and steps have become automated and digitized. And of course those worst hit by the digital divide are the poorer segments of society.
Turkey: artists join anti-government movement
05/06/2013 - WEBNEWS

Turkey: artists join anti-government movement

Today on the net, artists join the anti-government movement in Turkey; the "Beautiful People" dating site sparks an outcry by going into the recruitment business; and a 2-year-old sings a Beatles number with his dad.
Anonymous launches #OpTurkey
03/06/2013 - WEBNEWS

Anonymous launches #OpTurkey

Today on the net: hacker group Anonymous supporting the protesters in Turkey; controversy in the US over a teapot that bears a resemblance to Adolf Hitler; and a paralyzed woman gets to go surfing…

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