Twitter users and bloggers have responded to riots that broke out late last week in Uganda’s capital city, leaving at least 21 dead. By Monday, Kampala was relatively calm — but the turmoil points to mounting tensions between Uganda's government and traditional kingdoms.
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Blogwatch / Video
September 14, 2009
Twitter, blogs and Kenyan TV on deadly Ugandan riots
Blogwatch / Interview
August 14, 2009
Britain defends its health care against U.S. criticisms
The angry debate over health care reform in the U.S. is triggering another round of outrage overseas. Officials in Great Britain are now fighting back to defend their system from the criticisms of America's right. Andrew Clark of The Guardian discusses how Britons view the U.S. health care debate.
Q&A
June 18, 2009
Iran’s “Twitter Revolution” — myth or reality?
Social networking sites like Twitter have become important tools of communication as Iran has cracked down on news organizations trying to cover protests over disputed presidential election results. But is Iran really experiencing a "Twitter Revolution?" Social media expert Gaurav Mishra discusses the role of Twitter in the election's aftermath.
Blogwatch
March 25, 2009
Britain may stir up school curriculum with Wikipedia, Twitter
A draft curriculum review of the British education system calls for primary school pupils to learn how to use Twitter, Wikipedia, blogging and podcasts as part of their school studies.
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