the guardian: Germany’s highest court rules Facebook ‘friend finder’ is unlawful

Germany’s highest court has declared unlawful a feature that encourages Facebook users to market the social media network to their contacts, confirming the rulings of two lower courts. [more…]

rt.com: Pussy Riot member released on probation, sentence upheld for 2 others

After an appeal, a Moscow court overturned the original ruling and released on probation Ekaterina Samutsevich, the Pussy Riot activist who previously requested new counsel in light of the circumstances surrounding her arrest. [more…]