WEB NEWS - Online reactions to the death of David Haines
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In this edition: online reactions to the death of David Haines; politicians in the Philippines challenged to ride public transport; and a billiards champ in a stunning display.
ONLINE REACTIONS TO THE DEATH OF DAVID HAINES
Absolutely horrible, despicable, barbaric … web users the world over have struggled to find words to condemn the killing of 44-year-old British aid worker David Haines, beheaded by Islamic State militants in a video posted on the Internet on Saturday. People from across the globe have taken to social networks in their droves, reacting to the brutal execution.
They have been posting messages hailing his bravery, saying he died a hero trying to help others. Other posts express condolences to David Haines' family and friends, urging social networkers not to share the video footage of his beheading, as this is exactly what the terrorists who killed him want. The appeal has been widely relayed and heeded, as the majority of web users are sharing pictures of him as a smiling humanitarian worker and loving father.
And although feelings of sadness and bewilderment dominate online posts, some are calling for strong, immediate and decisive action from western powers. These messages are urging the UK government to do everything in its power to bring David Haines' killers to justice. The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, has already issued a response via Twitter, promising he will do everything he can to find and punish the terrorists responsible for the aid worker`s death.
PHILIPPINES: POLITICIANS CHALLENGED TO RIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
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ONLINE REACTIONS TO THE DEATH OF DAVID HAINES
Absolutely horrible, despicable, barbaric … web users the world over have struggled to find words to condemn the killing of 44-year-old British aid worker David Haines, beheaded by Islamic State militants in a video posted on the Internet on Saturday. People from across the globe have taken to social networks in their droves, reacting to the brutal execution.
They have been posting messages hailing his bravery, saying he died a hero trying to help others. Other posts express condolences to David Haines' family and friends, urging social networkers not to share the video footage of his beheading, as this is exactly what the terrorists who killed him want. The appeal has been widely relayed and heeded, as the majority of web users are sharing pictures of him as a smiling humanitarian worker and loving father.
And although feelings of sadness and bewilderment dominate online posts, some are calling for strong, immediate and decisive action from western powers. These messages are urging the UK government to do everything in its power to bring David Haines' killers to justice. The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, has already issued a response via Twitter, promising he will do everything he can to find and punish the terrorists responsible for the aid worker`s death.
PHILIPPINES: POLITICIANS CHALLENGED TO RIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The “Ice Bucket Challenge” which consists of pouring a bucket of icy water over your head, continues to inspire other online initiatives. In the Philippines for example, polit... Go on reading on our web site.
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