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WhatsApp Brazil Shuts Down For 72 Hours: Here's Why

By Jenn Loro - May 04, 2016 12:04 PM EDT

For the second time, a regional court in Brazil has ordered telecom companies in the Brazil to block access to the country’s most popular messaging service, the Facebook-owned WhatsApp for 72 hours. The ongoing dispute has been raging on for months as Brazilian authorities felt frustrated for not being able to gain access to WhatsApp’s encrypted data they need to pursue criminal investigations.

Angela Merkel Agrees For Prosecuting German Comic Who Offended Turkish President

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 16, 2016 07:45 AM EDT

German Chancellor Angela Merkel supports the prosecution of a local comic, who "insulted" Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Actor Brandon Jones Accused Of Felony Assault For Pointing A Gun At A Neighbour

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 15, 2016 10:27 PM EDT

Brandon Jones, best known as Andrew Campbell in 'Pretty Little Liars', was charged with felony assault for reportedly pointing a gun at someone nearby.

Paying For Sex Banned In France; Prostitutes Encouraged To Find New Jobs

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 09, 2016 09:01 AM EDT

France has passed a law that effectively makes prostitution a criminal offense. Former sex workers are encouraged to find a new trade to pursue.

NY State Governor to Pardon Ex-Juvenile Offenders

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 21, 2015 01:26 PM EST

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo will issue conditional pardons to ex-juvenile offenders who have led adult law-abiding lives.

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