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Pakistan Blocks Twitter, Citing ‘Blasphemy’ [VIDEO]
Authorities in Pakistan blocked access to Twitter on Sunday, over mention of a contest held in 2010 asking people to draw images of the Prophet Muhammad, and a corresponding Facebook page attempting to make May 20 “Everybody Draw Muhammad Day.”
At first it wasn’t clear who instituted the ban, but the Washington Post reported the chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Mohammad Yaseen, said “this is not a simple decision, it is a high-level decision.”
The Christian Science Monitor reported the “Minister for Information Technology, Raja Pervez Ashraf, issued a blanket ban on the site inside the country, upping the pressure on Twitter as negotiations continue.”
The shutdown occurred around Noon on Sunday. Yaseen told reporters that Facebook had been cooperative in shutting down the offensive page, but they had heard no response from Twitter. A few hours later, the ban was lifted.
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10 Delightful Nyan Cat Accessories
1. Nyan Cat Stickers
We’re sure you won’t have any problems deciding where to affix these glorious 10-inch, weather resistant, Nyan Cat stickers.
Cost: $9 for three
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If you love Nyan Cat as much as we do here at Mashable, then we have a treat for you. We have scoured the web for the very best Pop-Tart cat-themed accessories.
From stickers to scarves, these 10 doodads will brighten your day, mainly because each features a caffeinated kitty called Nyan Cat, created by Chris Torres.
Take a look through our gallery — it’s full of rainbows, sparkles and most of all, that special joy that only Nyan Cat brings. Let us know in the comments below which accessory is your favorite.
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