That means Asians are most concerned with circumventing censorship rules or hiding online activity
Facebook Clamps Down on Syrian Opposition Groups
Pages that helped start the uprising are being shut down
Pakistan and the Taliban Making Peace? Don’t Hold Your Breath
Both sides are making preliminary noises about peace talks, and the U.S. seems to have cut back on drone strikes, which helps, but it’s far too early to say how effective negotiations will be
6 Million in Brazil Lose Power
The blackouts affected resident in 11 states across the country
South Sudanese Troops Steal Backpacks Meant for Children
UNICEF calls out government soldiers for pillaging supplies intended for children
Exclusive: Leader of Far-Right Ukrainian Militant Group Talks Revolution With TIME
In his first interview with foreign media, Dmitro Yarosh, leader of the far-right militant group Pravy Sektor, says he and his antigovernment cohorts in Kiev are ready for armed struggle
Scotland Legalizes Gay Marriage
First ceremonies could take place later this year
Iranian Foreign Minister Lays Out Condition for Iranian Recognition of Israel
Official’s language marks a shift from previous rhetoric
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Marks Another Victory for Indian Americans
Indian Americans don’t need Satya Nadella — the Hyderabad-born techie named Microsoft’s CEO today — to feel good about themselves. Look around the U.S. and you already see “desis” in leading positions, and not just in the …
British City Texts Residents To Urge Weight Loss
Residents of Stoke-on-Trent will be told to ‘Use the stairs more’ and ‘Eat fruit and veg’
Aid Groups Want More Than $1B for South Sudan
1 million could be displaced by June
Karzai Said to Have Secret Talks with Taliban
The Afghan president reportedly tried to reach a peace deal without the involvement of American and Western allies
Syria’s Health Crisis Spirals As Doctors Flee
More than half of the country’s physicians have left just when they are most needed