The head of the police Cyber Crime Unit in Tehran has been sacked in connection with a death in custody of an Iranian blogger, critic of the government. Sattar Beheshti was found dead in a cell in November, just a day after being detained on charges of acting against national security through his internet post. Sebastian Usher reports.
Little known before his death, Satah Beheshti swiftly became a symbol both about vulnerability and power that runs dissident bloggers. It was evidence of severe torture posted by dissident sites that force the authorities to hold an official investigation, which found that he had indeed been mistreated with wounds in five places on his body. Mr Beheshti's case has also reveals once again deeps roots within the ruling elite with opposing factions blaming each other.
Police in the United States say a player for the Kansas City Chiefs American football team, Jovan Belcher has killed himself after shooting dead his girl friend. The police say Mr Belcher drove to the team's training facility shortly after killing his partner and then shot himself. They give no indication of a possible motive for the killings.
A controversial new law against dangerous driving is coming to effect in Kenya, with drivers facing tougher penalties including life in prisonment. Many of the drivers have been on strike or protests of the legislation, many say they cannot afford the heavy fines. But the government is determined to reduce the number of deaths on the road. Last year, more than 3000 Kenyans were killed in traffic accidents.