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Kim Dotcom: Are such Internet sensations pirates or hactivists?

Copyright law and its enforcement have dominated the news lately, first with the Internet blackout protests against SOPA, and more recently with the arrest of Kim Dotcom in New Zealand. Here are five international file-share players who have been targets of copyright enforcement.
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Occupy May Day: Can the protest movement spring back to life?

Occupy Wall Street has big plans for May Day, including marches and strikes, but faces big challenges: It is still largely decentralized, and has lost its hold on the hearts of cities and support of the public.
George Tupou V, King of Tonga, introduced democracy

Tongan Prime Minister Lord Siale'ataonga Tu'ivakano said in a brief radio address Monday that the king died at 3 p.m. Sunday during a visit to Hong Kong. He didn't give a cause of death, but said further details and funeral plans would be released when available.
Behind the mask of Kim Dotcom

Now on house arrest in New Zealand, Megaupload creator Kim Dotcom awaits trial – all while prosecutors fight to bring him to the US. Looking back at Dotcom's exorbitant lifestyle and willingness to break the rules, it's no surprise that he's made so many enemies.
Kim Dotcom, Megaupload founder, denied bail appeal

The denial means that Kim Dotcom must remain in jail until his first hearing in a US extradition request, scheduled for Feb. 22.
Kim Dotcom: Are such Internet sensations pirates or hactivists?

Copyright law and its enforcement have dominated the news lately, first with the Internet blackout protests against SOPA, and more recently with the arrest of Kim Dotcom in New Zealand. Here are five international file-share players who have been targets of copyright enforcement.
Kim Dotcom, Megaupload founder, joked of hacker past

Kim Dotcom, once convicted of insider trading, sent introductory e-mails to neighbors joking that he could help them with insider trading and tax fraud. Kim Dotcom went on to point out he had since reformed and started Megaupload.
Kim Dotcom, Megaupload founder, denies piracy in N.Z. court

Mr. Dotcom appeared at a bail hearing Monday at an Auckland court after police raided his mansion Friday and removed him from a safe room where they say he barricaded himself.
If feds can bust Megaupload, why bother with anti-piracy bills?

A growing battle over copyright on the internet came to a head this week as digital protests scuttled two anti-piracy bills, police arrested Megaupload's millionaire filesharing pirate, and hackers brought down the Department of Justice website.
New Zealand's violent gangs try to clean up their act

Home to some breathtaking landscape, New Zealand is also host to violent gangs. But some groups are now trying to re-brand themselves and set a possible example worldwide.
Donald Marron
Couches in coach: A cozier way to fly?

Air New Zealand has introduced small, sharable futons in coach, allowing passengers to lie flat on overnight flights. It sounds cozy, but the couches have some drawbacks.
'Occupy' protests, and what occupies thought

A Christian Science perspective.
'Occupy' protests go global, riding wave of economic frustration

Protests in solidarity with 'Occupy Wall Street' occurred in US cities and around the world Saturday, sometimes drawing several thousand marchers. A key reason: Unemployment remains high, three years after a financial crisis in which banks got controversial bailouts.
787 Dreamliner takes off at last. When can you jump aboard?

787 Dreamliner jet, Boeing's new fuel-sipping and passenger-friendly aircraft, left the US for Japan Tuesday, with executives of All Nippon Airways aboard. Commercial flights of the 787 Dreamliner start Oct. 28 – in Asia.
787 Dreamliner to be delivered by Boeing after years of delays

787 Dreamliner: The first one goes to Japan's All Nippon Airways, which has been printing the 787 logo and "We Fly 1st" on its business cards for years.
Texas wildfires leave survivors with little but gratitude to be alive

Texas wildfires that spread across Bastrop County this week have forced many residents into shelters, where they recount narrow escapes and retain an enduring hope for the future.
Global News Blog
Snow in New Zealand: Pleading for end to epic wintery blast

A strong Antarctic front continued to dump record amounts of snow across New Zealand on Wednesday. But for many in New Zealand, the wintery blast is just too much to handle.
In Pictures: New Zealand's epic snowstorm
In Pictures: Daring dogs
New Zealand earthquake produces local tsunami warning

New Zealand earthquake early Thursday morning local time is magnitude 7.8. The New Zealand earthquake rattled the country's remote Kermadec Islands.
New Zealand earthquake memorial services draw Prince William – and criticism

Memorial services were held today for those killed in the Feb. 22 New Zealand earthquake. With dozens of bodies still unidentified and businesses closed, some said it came 'too soon.'
Global News Blog
New Zealand earthquake shuts down flights out of the country

New Zealand earthquake: Air traffic control operations for New Zealand are located in Christchurch, where the air traffic control building may have been damaged by Tuesday's earthquake. All international flights from New Zealand have been suspended.
FIFA suspends pair of officials from voting on future World Cup hosts

FIFA, the world body that governs soccer, has suspended two officials from participating in selecting the 2018 and 2022 World Cup host nations. FIFA made the announcement Thursday after completing a corruption investigation.
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Why can't jets fly in volcanic ash clouds?

Dozens of airports around Europe have been closed and flights canceled because of the volcanic ash spewed from Iceland. Cars and buses are driving around Europe, so why can't jets fly through volcanic ash clouds?