Stories from 17 January 2016
Moroccans Protest Ban of VoIP Calls, Including Whatsapp, Viber, Facebook and Skype
Moroccans have decided to boycott telecom companies for blocking VoIP services to teach them a lesson. Do such boycotts work?
In Oil-Rich Azerbaijan, People Protest; Government Responds With Arrests
Riot police and internal troops used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the protesters and arrested dozens of them, including opposition leaders.
Implementation Day in Iran: Nuclear Diplomacy Leads to Prisoner Releases and Sanctions Relief
An overview of "Implementation Day" for the lifting of nuclear related sanctions against Iran.
Viral Story About Special Train Service for Hokkaido Schoolgirl Causes Problems for Student
Heard of that viral story about the train station in Japan with just one young passenger? It's full of inaccuracies. And the female student is being harassed by train nerds.
