Websites Going Black To Protest Anti-Piracy Bills In Congress -- L.A. Times
In the first strike of its kind, hundreds of popular Internet sites such as Wikipedia are to temporarily shut down Wednesday to protest anti-piracy bills they say essentially amount to censorship.
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In the first strike of its kind, hundreds of popular sites such as Wikipedia, Reddit and Boing Boing were scheduled to temporarily shut down Wednesday to protest a pair of anti-piracy bills that they say essentially amount to censorship of the Internet.
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MIDDLE EAST
Barak says Israeli decision on Iran strike remains ‘far off’.
After nuke scientist's murder, Iranian students switch majors to nuclear sciences: official.
Tiny Qatar wielding powerful political punch.
Beirut building collapse toll reaches 27.
ASIA
Crackdown continues on activists in China.
North Korea officials stand by Kim Jong-un.
Aung San Suu Kyi registers for Burma election run.
Pakistan rejects U.S. envoy visit: official.
AFRICA
Sudan dismisses fear of looming humanitarian crisis.
South Sudan clashes: Dozens killed in Jonglei state.
Sudan plans to seize more South Sudan oil until accord reached.
Egypt’s military ruler warns of ‘grave dangers’ ahead of uprising’s 1st anniversary.
Petrol shortages trigger tension in Egypt.
Tourists from 5 nations victims in Ethiopia attack.
Slow response to East Africa famine 'cost 'lives'.
Somalia oil exploration: Drilling begins in Puntland.
EUROPE
Italy enthralled by ship's tale of two captains. Search suspended as ship shifts.
Russia warns against military action against Syria, rejects criticism of munitions delivery.
Portugal slips into default territory.
German Euro-deputy: S&P downgrade part of American ‘war against the Euro’.
Greek PM says creditors may be forced to take losses: report.
AMERICAS
Canadian PM says Iran threat justifies Keystone XL approval.
US Border Patrol to toughen policy.
David Cameron accuses Argentina of 'colonialism' over Falklands Islands.
Facebook overtakes Google's Orkut in Brazil - Comscore.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
EU court rules al Qaeda suspect cannot be deported to Jordan.
Islamic extremism remains Norway's biggest threat.
From US boarding school to al-Qaida suicide bomber.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Gold may hit $2,000, as it ends long bull-run.
Brewer you've never heard of is No. 1 in US, depending how you count.
Yahoo’s Yang resigns from board, exits company he co-founded.
World Bank warns of global growth slowdown.
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