Wednesday, January 18, 2012

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Major Websites Protest US Anti-Piracy Legislation with Blackout

Laws designed to crack down on the sales of pirated US products overseas prompt popular websites to go 'offline'

Service Unavailable message on Boing Boing web site, January 18, 2012

Syrian Uprising Moves Closer to Capital

Despite ongoing security efforts, the government has not been able to quell unrest in towns surrounding Damascus

The body of General Mohammed Abdul-Hamid al Awad is on its way to burial.  Chopin's Funeral March merges with trilling laments and chants of pro-government slogans, January 2012.

Desperate Cruise Ship Search Suspended

Hope fading fast as divers trying to search submerged parts of ship describe difficult conditions, poor visibility

This picture shows a view of the cruise liner Costa Concordia aground in front of the harbor of the Isola del Giglio (Giglio island), January 18, 2012.

Top Suspect in Nigerian Christmas Bombing Escapes Police

Kabiru Sokoto was being escorted to another police station outside of Abuja when 'suspected gang members' attacked and freed him

Onlookers gather around a car destroyed in a blast next to St. Theresa Catholic Church in Madalla, Nigeria, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011

China to Require Microblog Users to Register Using Real Names

Increased Internet monitoring necessary to prevent spread of harmful information, says Beijing

A Chinese man uses a computer at an Internet cafe in Beijing, China, July 14, 2010 (file photo).

Indian Internet Lawsuit Puts Spotlight on Freedom of Expression

Court case, government demands stoke fears about net censorship in world's largest democracy

Leila Janah, founder and chief executive officer of Samasource works at her computer.

Suu Kyi Files Papers to Run for Burmese Parliament

Pro-democracy icon and her National League for Democracy party will contest 48 parliamentary seats on April 1

Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi waves at supporters during the opening ceremony of the National League for Democracy party's Mingalar Taung Nyunt township office in Rangoon, January 17, 2012.

Analysts Cautious About Chances for Taliban Peace Talks

Proposed Taliban office in Qatar triggers hopes for a political settlement in Afghanistan

A former Taliban militant, center, holds the national flag of Afghanistan as others stand while they are seen during a joining ceremony with the Afghan government in Ghazni, west of Kabul, Afghanistan, January 16, 2012.

Pakistan Delays US Envoy's Visit

Islamabad review of bilateral relations cited as reason behind delay of Marc Grossman's trip

Marc Grossman, U.S. special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan (file photo)

Israel Says Decision on Iran Attack 'Far Off'

Russia says a military strike against Iran would be a "catastrophe" that would inflame tensions in the region

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak (file Jan. 11, 2012).
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