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Recent police use of infrared cameras has prompted privacy concerns in Canada. While the use of the cameras is valid, the question is what is being done with the data collected as the cameras can process thousands of license plates per hour. [CBC]
Somali assembly endorses draft constitution. This new constitution is based upon the Islamic religion and states that all laws must be in line with Sharia law. Top UN representatives remain optimistic that this will lead to an era of increased representation for the Somalian people. [Al Jazeera]
Syria conflict: Fate of nation at stake, says Assad. While he has still not spoken publicly in two weeks, he has released a written statement. [BBC]