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6/05/2013

Facebook's decision to remove videos showing people beheaded has generated an intense debate about whether the social network or not to impose a broader policy of censoring certain content.

Initially rejected social network user requests to remove the clips, saying he wanted to "preserve the right of the people to describe, represent and comment on the world."

But after the BBC revealed that one of his security advisers criticized the decision, the company changed its mind and announced he would remove the videos expusieran beheadings, while said it was reevaluating its rules.

However, the idea of ​​imposing stricter controls has also generated much criticism.

Before his death, the defender of freedom in the network, Aaron Swartz, warned of the dangers of private spaces in certain limited network what is published. He called it "corporate tyranny" and referred to Facebook as an example.

The social network has not confirmed the date you plan to complete the review of its rules and make public the changes introduced. The following review of experts consulted by the BBC suggests that it will be not easy to please everyone.

7/05/2013

A statement from the ABC confirmed that the veteran American journalist and entertainer of 83 years, Barbara Walters, will retire in the summer of next year.

The formal announcement will be made ​​by the Walters own Monday in the TV show "The View".

The Walters television career began 52 years ago. In 1976, she became the first female anchor of a nightly news program.

Its many unique include the first joint interview with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin.

In a statement, Walters said no one was more surprised by her success onscreen herself, especially because he knows that "it was beautiful as many of the women on TV".

Walters also said he is eager to take a break and see what the new generation of journalists has to offer.

Walters made ​​the formal announcement on the television program "The View" on Monday.

8/05/2013

Several clothing companies in the world agreed on Monday to sign a plan that requires them to fund improvements in the buildings of the factories they use in Bangladesh.

Among the companies that signed the agreement are the Swedish H & M, Primark's British and Spanish Inditex, owner of the Zara chain.

The agreement, news agencies reported is far-reaching and legally viable, also requires investment in fire safety.

The agreement was signed three weeks after building collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 workers.

On the other hand, the Bangladeshi government Monday approved changes to the labor laws of the country that officials said extended benefits for garment factory workers and make it easier to create unions.

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Clothing brands like H & M have been criticized after the collapse in Bangladesh.

9/05/2013

South African Thieves stole more than $ 100,000 of the proceeds of a Justin Bieber concert in Johannesburg on Sunday.

The band entered a shielded room using ropes, hammers and chisels, according to local media and police.

Officials of the stadium, which hosted the football World Cup final of 2010, they realized that the money was not in on Monday morning.

It is believed that the thieves may have lasted several days chiseling the hole in a thick wall at the stadium.

Concerts of the current Canadian tour have been controversial. In Sweden found drugs in his bus and London came to a concert hours later than scheduled.

The current tour concerts Justin Bieber have been controversial.

10/05/2013

The end of season retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, the successful coach and manager of Manchester United for 26 years, and the announcement of his replacement by DT Everton manager David Moyes, have triggered a debate on the perennial problem of the succession of exceptional leaders in various fields.

The case invites these parallels because Ferguson's management has had three features are disappearing at the highest levels: stability, leadership and success almost permanent.

These requirements are mutually and no one can override the other.

The question many have is how to replace a driver so charismatic.

Apple without Jobs

Experts in recruitment, also called headhunters, headhunters or attribute the ideal candidate a "positive attitude" (which means different things to different people), business knowledge and empathy to deal with colleagues and employees as well as numerous requirements depending on the nature of the position and the company offering it.

The most celebrated modern business leader has been Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, who died in 2011. The same anointed his successor, Tim Cook, who no one supposes that may be at its height.