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Free speech advocates criticize Prime Minister David Cameron's proposal to regulate social media after London riots. In the interest of preemptive public safety, so to speak, is it a good idea to regualte social media usage? Should other cities follow suit? Why or why not?

PRI: Public Radio International - UK leaders propose restricting social media after riots

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Britain Prime Minister David Cameron has proposed regulating social media sites to stop London’s riots.

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Using navy vessels, the Syrian government fired on dissidents in the port city of Latakia.

PRI: Public Radio International - Syrian government unleases navy vessels in Latakia

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Syria continued its violent crackdown on protesters this week and increased its escalation using navy vessels to go after the port city of Latakia on Sunday.

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A kiss on the cheek is a common form of greeting in some countries. An etiquette group in Germany thinks there's no need for that in the workplace and want to ban the practice from the workplace. What practices would you want banned from your workplace?

PRI: Public Radio International - Ban kissing in the office says German group

 

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German etiquette group claims women are sick of being kissed by bosses and colleagues in greeting, and want to ban the practice from the workplace.