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Cutting off communication, no more street protests, improving Parliament, projections for India

The National / Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesCutting off communication

“Connections and conversations matter all year round, so it is easy to understand why some people became frustrated after learning that Skype had been blocked in the [United Arab Emirates],” states an editorial. “The move, made a fortnight ago, is the second time the service has been suspended and follows a period

The New Times / Kigali, RwandaNo more street protestsThe Jamaica Gleaner / Kingston, JamaicaImproving ParliamentThe Hindu / Chennai, IndiaProjections for IndiaDeutsche Welle / Bonn, GermanyRebellion in Iran

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