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1 January 2013

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Stories from 1 January 2013

Our Global Voices in 2012

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Social media around the globe has been buzzing with important stories that have been missed by mainstream media, and we've been filling that void all year. Here are some highlights from our 2012 coverage.

China's Top 10 Protesters Listed by Tencent News

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China's Tencent News lists the top 10 protesters of the last two years, both individuals and groups who fight for their rights on different issues in Chinese society.

Bangladesh: Another Indigenous Girl Raped and Killed

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Once again an indigenous girl was killed in Bangladesh after being brutally raped. The victim, Khomaching Marma (14) was a student of class eight. This brutal rape and murder once again has spread anger and rage across the country. Netizens also protested.

Iran's Supreme Leader Behind Enemy Lines with New Facebook Page

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Despite condemnation of social media, it appears that Ayatollah Khamenei now has his own Facebook page. Censorship is as active on Facebook as any other media in Iran -- critical comments come down as fast as they go up. Read more to find out what kind of response there has been to the Supreme Leader's new Facebook presence in Iran.

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