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Brazilian president's alter ego chases votes online
AFP, Published on 24/10/2014
» SAO PAULO - Dishing out advice to Beyonce and chatting about reality TV, Dilma Rousseff's flippant online alter-ego is worlds apart from the actual Brazilian president's image as a stern task-master.
Romney 'transition website' was ready to go
AFP, Published on 09/11/2012
» Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney had a "transition" website that apparently was on the Internet briefly after Tuesday's election loss.
'Twitter bombs' may deliver late election surprise
AFP, Published on 04/11/2012
» As US election day approaches, "Twitter bombs" are expected to fly as part of efforts to swing votes in a close race.
White House race spawns abundance of mobile apps
AFP, Published on 02/11/2012
» The race to the White House has spawned a flurry of mobile applications focusing on the presidential campaign -- from the deadly serious to the light-hearted and fun.
Social media open up Singapore political debate
AFP, Published on 22/04/2011
» When the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) introduced a fresh-faced 27-year-old woman as one of its candidates for next month's elections, it was hoping to generate buzz among young voters.
Japan police seek Yahoo! help in exam cheat probe
AFP, Published on 02/03/2011
» Police asked Yahoo! Japan on Tuesday to assist them in their hunt for tech-savvy cheats who used the Internet giant to help in gruelling entrance exams for elite universities.
Web makes 15 mins fame a lifetime of shame
AFP, Published on 12/02/2011
» Thought the Internet was a place for anonymity? Ask Christopher Lee, who resigned as a US congressman this week.