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Samsung's Galaxy products are increasingly disappearing from store shelves in Europe and Australia thanks to an intellectual property fight with Apple, say recent reports.

Don?t blame short sellers ? blame the ban on short selling for adding to an already volatile stock market.

A piecemeal ban on short-selling of financial stocks in Europe sparked a rush of alternative proposals from countries and regulators Friday, while stronger bank shares pulled Europe's stocks higher.

European fund managers led a chorus of criticism of a two-week short-selling ban slapped on four euro zone stock markets on Friday, with restrictions seen more likely to nurture erratic trading than eliminate it.

A piecemeal ban on short-selling of financial stocks highlighted flaws in euro zone policy and investors said relief for bank stocks would be temporary in the absence of co-ordinated action by Europe's governments.

European stock markets rose on Friday as a ban on short-selling financial shares prompted investors to creep back into battered banking shares, although concerns over the health of French banks kept the mood edgy.

European stock markets struggled early on Friday as a ban on short-selling of financial sector shares failed to put a lid on concerns over banks and the spread of the euro zone's debt crisis to France.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron considers banning social media after London riots.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron Speech on Consideration to Ban Social Media for Rioters.

Prime Minister David Cameron said he is considering banning social media Web sites like Facebook and Twitter for those suspected of criminal conspiracies following the UK riots this week.

Philadelphia outfielder Shane Victorino made light of a three-game ban hanging over his head by smashing his 12th home run of the season in the Phillies' 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.

In Missouri, the senate has passed a bill forbidding teachers from becoming friends with their students on the popular social networking site Facebook in an attempt to protect students from online predators.

Indiana state lawmakers, who are analyzing the implications of amending its drug laws to decriminalize marijuana, were told by a panel of experts that the prohibition of marijuana in U.S. is a failed model and Indiana stands a chance to benefit from decriminalizing marijuana.

A judge blocked a controversial ballot measure that would have banned the circumcisions of minors in San Francisco, citing religious freedom and laws regulating medical procedures in deciding it had "no legitimate purpose."

Drastic changes in global climate patterns will pose a dire threat to peace and security around the world, warns the head of the United Nations.

After France, Belgium is the second European state to enforce such a prohibition

US President Barack Obama has announced the 17-year military ban on openly gay service will end on Sept.20 2011.

The Pentagon is preparing to put an end to the 17-year military ban on openly gay service after the Defense Secretary has certified that doing so will not harm the military's ability to fight.

New Zealand says no thanks to unusual baby names with a new ban from the Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages.

In Korea people have beat the summer heat by drinking liquor and dining on dog meat. Some Koreans are trying to change the practice. They believe it's unacceptable to eat man's best friend.

Ecuador starts a 72 hour ban on liquor after 21 people died over the weekend.