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US political campaigns may be able to accept Bitcoins
AFP, Published on 09/11/2013
» Candidates running for US federal office may be allowed to accept Bitcoin donations but not spend the digital currency, according to a proposal by regulators.
Precocious US political predictor looks to next venture
AFP, Published on 19/10/2013
» Rock star statistician Nate Silver, who made numbers cool by giving near-perfect predictions of US votes in 2008 and 2012, will soon relaunch his website in a new home, just in time for the next election cycle.
US-Iran logjam ends, not with a bang but with Twitter
AFP, Published on 28/09/2013
» The surprise first phone contact Friday between presidents Barack Obama and Hassan Rouhani was not only a dramatic moment in US-Iranian ties, but also in the field of digital diplomacy.
Iran foreign minister says Facebook page hacked
AFP, Published on 15/09/2013
» The Facebook page of Iran's foreign minister was taken over briefly by unidentified hackers who protested against the crackdown on protesters after the disputed 2009 presidential election, media reported Saturday.
Twitter a crucial political tool, despite risks
AFP, Published on 14/09/2013
» Presidents and prime ministers, South American strongmen and nearly the entire US Congress have used Twitter to press their political platforms. But has the blue bird helped or muddled their message?
Dangers and delights of digital diplomacy
AFP, Published on 15/06/2013
» Amid the explosion of social media and new networking tools, governments and businesses are grappling with balancing their security needs against their wish to join the online conversations.
Social media abuzz as Iran heads to poll
AFP, Published on 13/06/2013
» The social networking websites which helped mobilise anti-regime protests in 2009 are buzzing again -- this time urging Iranians to be sure to vote on Friday when Iran elects a new president.
US moves help Iranians get on line but hit economy
AFP, Published on 05/06/2013
» The United States is making it easier for information-hungry Iranians to get on the Internet and use social media, but has also slapped new sanctions on the economy that could make their lives more painful.
Internet in 'coma' as Iran election looms
AFP, Published on 19/05/2013
» Iran is tightening control of the Internet ahead of next month's presidential election, mindful of violent street protests that social networkers inspired last time around over claims of fraud, users and experts say.
Obama campaign tech team wins Webby award
AFP, Published on 01/05/2013
» The technology team behind US President Barack Obama's successful re-election campaign joined a star-studded list of Webby Award winners honored Tuesday for "Internet excellence."