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#UNGA: Twitter and the global political conversation

Twitter was an integral part of the conversation around #UNGA from the beginning. Find out howRead more…

Politicians, gov’t agencies turn to Twitter amidst #Shutdown

How Twitter is being used to spread information - and opinions - during the #shutdown.Read more…

The German election on Twitter

Throughout the German “Bundestagswahl 2013” Twitter was the place where the live, public discussion around political topics and events took place.Read more…

#AskIraq: Diplomacy on Twitter

A Twitter Q&A with Lukman Faily, the new Iraqi Ambassador to the U.S.Read more…

Introducing Twitter Alerts

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Find out how Twitter Alerts could make the difference in an emergency.Read more…

How @USNavy kept the facts straight

When the Washington Navy Yard shooting occurred yesterday, the Navy Department used Twitter to provide live updates from the scene.Read more…

Live-tweeting history: 9/11 through the eyes of @AriFleischer

Ari Fleischer used Twitter to share firsthand memories of his experiences during the tragedy of 9/11.Read more…

Tweeting a Presidential speech

President Obama’s speech on Syria saw politicians turning to Twitter to follow and react to news in real time. See how they used it to tell their own stories.Read more…

"Beats by Trey": Congressman Radel tweets review of Jay Z's #MCHG

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Freshman Congressman Trey Radel (@TreyRadel) offers his take on Jay Z’s new album “Magna Carta…Holy Grail” on Twitter.Read more…

Asiana 214: NTSB’s live-tweeting a plane crash investigation

When the @NTSB began to investigate the crash of Asiana Flight 214, it reported the events live from the scene directly on Twitter.Read more…

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