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Egyptian Blogger Jailed By Military Court
Egyptian blogger and activist, Alaa Abd El Fattah, has been jailed for 15 days. He’s accused of inciting violence.
Notorious Spammer Brought Down Via Twitter
A science blogger explains the case of notorious spammer ‘Mabus’.
Blogger Tom MacMaster Apologizes But Defends ‘Gay Girl in Damascus’ Hoax
American student Tom MacMaster says the blog had been a fiction but that the facts it contained were true.
Blogger Arrested in Thailand for Allegedly Insulting King
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with reporter Irwin Loy in Bangkok about a Thai-American blogger who has been arrested on charges of insulting Thailand’s king. Download MP3
Arab Interest in Obama’s Middle East Speech
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President Barack Obama is planning a major speech Thursday on US policy toward the Middle East and North Africa amidst the wave of change in the region. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Egyptian journalist, blogger and activist, Gigi Ibrahim, about Egyptians’ anticipation for what the president has to say. Download MP3
Cuban blogger gets government’s attention
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Cuba’s blogosphere is relatively small and its most famous practitioner is Yoani Sacnhez. She says her blog “Generation Y” is not an act of dissent, but is more like a daily diary to describe what it is like to live in Cuba. The World’s Carol Hills has more. Download MP3
Tunisian free speech activist becomes minister
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Tunisian free speech activist, blogger and tech entrepreneur, Slim Amamou has been named the country’s new Minister for Sport and Youth. Amamou was arrested a few days ago and was released not long after President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali fled the country. Download MP3
Tech Podcast: A Nobel for the Internet?
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The Internet, the late Senator Ted Stevens famously quipped, is “just a series of tubes.” Well, now this set of fat data pipes has its very own nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. Will it win? We’ll talk about the chances on this month’s podcast round-up of great global technology stories.
Tech Podcast: Blogger may face death penalty in Iran
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On this week’s technology podcast, we’ll have an update on Hossein Derakhshan, aka Hoder. Widely considered to be the “godfather” of Persian-language blogging, Hoder is now in an Iranian prison. Reports from his family inside the country say he may be facing the death penalty. We’ll have that story, plus a whole lot more global tech goodness.
Iranian blogger still in prison after a year
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Reporter Cyrus Farivar has an update on the plight of Hossein Derhakhshan, a pioneer of the Iranian blogosphere. He was arrested in November 2008 during a visit back to Iran.
Perez Hilton’s foray into world music
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Perez Hilton is usually more at home dishing the latest dirt on Britney Spears or Madonna. But instead, next month, the celebrity blogger will be launching and promoting a world music tour. The line-up doesn’t include the kind of names that usually make their way onto Hilton’s website. Katy Clark talked with Hilton about his “Perez Hilton Presents” tour.
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Download MP3Celebrity blogger and gossip columnist Perez Hilton is also a big fan of pop music from around the globe. Hilton has put together a package tour of some of his favorite artists. Anchor Katy Clark speaks with Perez Hilton about the upcoming tour and the artists involved.
Perez Hilton’s favorite world music
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Download MP3Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is also a big fan of pop music from around the globe. Hilton has put together a package tour of some of his favorite artists. Anchor Katy Clark speaks with Hilton about the upcoming tour and the artists involved.
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