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Egypt blogger sentenced to two years after retrial
AFP, Published on 15/12/2011
» An Egyptian military court sentenced a blogger who criticised the army to two years in prison on Wednesday after he went on a hunger strike to protest an initial three-year sentence.
Russia needs 'China-style' web controls: official
AFP, Published on 15/12/2011
» Russia needs Chinese-style government regulation of the Internet, a top official said Wednesday, after election protesters organised nationwide rallies through social networking sites.
Web security firm Blue Coat acquired for $1.3 bn
AFP, Published on 10/12/2011
» Web security company Blue Coat Systems said Friday it is being acquired by a private investment group in a deal worth $1.3 billion.
Syrian blogger's plea to fight for Internet freedom
AFP, Published on 10/12/2011
» A Syrian blogger who said he was tortured for expressing his opinions called on world governments Friday to step up the fight for Internet freedom, saying it allowed everyone to expose wrongdoing.
Jailing of American gets widespread international attention
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/12/2011
» For the international media yesterday, the big story from Thailand was the jailing of Thai-born US citizen Joe Wichai Commart Gordon for two-and-a-half years for insulting the monarchy.
US bill targets exports of Web censorship tools
AFP, Published on 09/12/2011
» A bill aimed at choking off US exports of technology used for Internet surveillance or censorship was introduced in the House of Representatives on Thursday.
Dangerous malaria drugs
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/12/2011
» Malaria resistance to drug treatment is on the rise in Southeast Asia. Drugs from China, India & Vietnam that don't follow WHO standards is the reason.
Online reporters, activists need protection: Clinton
AFP, Published on 07/12/2011
» Human rights must be defended online as fiercely as in the real world, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in Lithuania Tuesday.
Flood-damaged machinery replaced
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2011
» As the inspection, repair & replacement of flood-damaged machinery begins, Berli Jucker Company (founded in Bangkok in 1882) to play important role.
Flood Prevention technology
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/11/2011
» Technologies to watch water levels (by satellite, laser, underwater) & to make flood forecasts by bringing info together in one place.