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This comes after two Afghan diplomats recently insulted government and made bold political statements on their Facebook pages.

Concerns have been raised over inappropriate social media posts by diplomats and officials who take to Facebook to lash out at government.

Two senior Afghan diplomats recently hit out at government and made bold political statements.

In one instance, Afghan Consul General in Vancouver, Canada, Mohammad Salem Wahdat slammed government for not executing terrorist backers and their sympathizers.

Wahdat also singled out the Ministry of Interior.

He said: Our soldiers should be able to defend their rights . if their voice is suffocated when corruption is at its peak, large-scale corruption will increase. This was in relation to allegations having been made that food for soldiers was being stolen.

Another diplomat, cultural attach of Afghanistan to Washington DC, Majeed Qarar, also used Facebook to hit out at government and to make political statements.

Qarar has in the past referred to some individuals and certain circles as gangsters and recently posted: Freedom of speech, civil activities and other decorative terminology is used by warlords to justify their defiance.

In another post, he used a photograph of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin and made it look like Sharif was saying to Putin that Pakistan was prepared to commit adultery on behalf of Russia.

When contacted for comment, Qarar said his Facebook posts were his personal views while Wahdat said his posts were not considered an issue in Afghanistan.

Qarar meanwhile said: A civil servant can express his views even about his employer; there is no legal restriction in this respect.

President Ashraf Ghanis spokesman Shahussain Murtazawi said government expected its officials to use social media responsibly.

Our expectation is that social media users, use social media positively and spread the message of peace, solidarity and friendship instead of spreading hate, said Murtazawi.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) also responded and said it would draw up a social media policy for its staff.

But legal experts have said diplomats are official representatives of their governments and therefore social media postings should be handled responsibly. They also said a clear social media policy should be implemented.

The views expressed by a government official represents the views of his government, especially diplomats who are the authorized representatives of their country abroad, said legal expert Wahid Farzayee.

Journalists and media rights activists also raised concerns and said they have long called for such a policy to be implemented.

Head of NAI (Organization Supporting Open Media in Afghanistan), Mujib Khalwatgar, said an amendment to Afghanistans media law includes an article on social media usage.

We hope that lawmakers in the national assembly will address the matter once the draft [law] is referred to parliament, he said.

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There will be a surprise or two. There always is at SEC Media Days.

Try as it might, the conference and its network can't quite control all of the message. Last year, Missouri Tigers athletic director Mack Rhoades, smack dab in the middle of media days, left one set of problems for another at Baylor.

Steve Spurrier -- or the South Carolina Gamecocks sports information director -- once forgot to put Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow, from Spurrier's alma mater, on his All-SEC ballot.A former turkey inseminator at Vanderbilt Commodores once wowed 'em. We know for a fact Nick Saban will not be shy. He never is.

With those past surprises in mind, here are five sure-fire things to watch for during the festivities in Hoover, Alabama, this week:

1. Defending their turf: Expect a lot of chest-puffing in Hoover regarding the SEC's continued dominance. This is their time, their belief and their network. A few points, though: The SEC is going to have to rally from behind in 2017 to regain that No. 1 spot among conferences. The ACC has won two of the last four Heismans and national championships. The SEC had a dearth of quality quarterback play last season. There is every reason to believe the SEC will bounce back but the league has to get past being Alabama and the 13 Dwarfs. I can't remember the last time the SEC had to defend itself going into Hoover. We'll see what form that takes this week in Hoover starting with "Pawwwwwl "

2. Alabama is favored ... what else is new? A 26-game winning streak ended with one second to go against Clemson Tigers . There is little to fear on this front unless you're one of those 13 Dwarfs. The Bammers go into 2017 ranked No. 1 in the SEC and likely No. 1 in the country. They have some of the best running back depth nationally. You know the defense is going to be elite. The only question will be what subject Saban will plum while on the podium. He'll have something sticking in his craw, believe me.

3. But who's No. 2? Last year there seemed to be a 13-way tie for second in the SEC. For the first time ever, every team but one lost at least four games. One man's parity is another man's mediocrity. Auburn Tigers gets the second-best nod this season mostly because Jarrett Stidham makes this offense the most dangerous on The Plains since Nick Marshall Thundering Herd in 2013. There's a new offensive coordinator (Chip Lindsey) and a rock solid defensive coordinator (Kevin Steele). The season starts at home against Clemson!

4. Speaking of those quarterbacks The conference's depth at the position has been replenished. Bama's Jalen Hurts was the offensive player of the year as a freshman. Missouri's Drew Lock may be the most experienced with almost 3,400 passing yards last season. We told you about Stidham. Austin Allen will have to be even more of a gunslinger at Arkansas Razorbacks with Rawleigh Williams' retirement. Mississippi State Bulldogs 's Nick Fitzgerald led the league in total offense. In a season with little for which to play, Ole Miss Rebels ' Shea Patterson gives the Rebels a chance.

5. A farewell to Kevin Sumlin?: Here's the definition of being on the hot seat. The Texas A&M Aggies athletic director called out his coach at the SEC spring meetings. Sumlin has to win or else after three consecutive 8-5 Groundhog Day seasons. Sumlin is known for his candor. Can't wait for Wednesday when Summy hits the podium and no-doubt tackles the issue head on.

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I wish you guys would understand it a bit more and write down the facts.

When it was put to him that the defence of never failing a drugs test had been an irrelevance in previous high-profile doping cases, Farah proceeded to repeat the assertion in a sometimes confused response.

People who know me and do what I do and love the sport and what we do, day in and day out, in terms of our system and what we do, as I say, I am sick of repeating myself year after year, he said.

I do what I do with a love and a joy. I can only control my legs and what I do, and I know there are a lot of people who support me, behind me, the whole nation.

It is just a small minority who think to become a success you must be doing something.

I said I will never fail a drugs test. That is who I am. I believe in clean sports and I just have to enjoy what I do, keep smiling.

Despite the off-field distractions, Farah always looked comfortable as he extended his unbeaten record inside the London Stadium.

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Firefighters have brought a large blaze at Camden Lock Market in north London under control.

The London fire brigade said on Monday morning that 10 fire engines had been dispatched to reports of a fire at the popular tourist spot after midnight.

The brigade asked people to avoid the area and said the cause of the fire was not yet known. By 3.20am the brigade said the blaze was under control.

Footage posted on social media showed firefighters dousing a significant fire. The blaze appears to have started in a guitar shop near the market.

The Metropolitan police said: Police were called on Monday at 12.10am to Camden Lock Market to reports of a fire. London fire brigade were already at the scene when officers arrived. It is unknown at this stage if any persons are injured, we await update.

A London ambulance service spokeswoman said no one had been treated at the scene.

We were called at 00.07 today (10th July) to reports of a fire at Camden Lock Market, she said.

We sent a clinical team leader and our hazardous area response team (HART) to the scene. We have not treated any patients, and we remain at the scene.

Billy Dunmore, 22, from north London, told the Guardian: I was walking past the market with friends when I saw the smoke coming out up the road. We saw flames coming out the window above Honest Burger, but through a reflection we could see lots of flames in the market.

The drama student said the area appeared to be deserted.

One witness tweeted: On a night bus I just passed the start of a big fire in Camden, now at Euston Ive seen lots of ambulances head north.

Another said: Just drove past Camden market and theres a huge fire on top a building, close to the Lock Bridge! Crazy crazy scenes.

Tim Hobern, 27, a bar manager who works near Camden market, became aware of the blaze when the fire alarm went off at Lockside Lounge.

Some of the bar staff from around the corner came running into our place saying there was a fire. We ran up the road and could see the fire in the guitar shop.

Hobern said the market was empty when the blaze broke out.

Nobody was there. The market closed around 7pm. I told my staff to get back as its not worth risking their lives.

A huge fire destroyed a large section of Londons famous Camden market in 2008.

Camden Lock is a mecca for teenagers and tourists and 28 million visitors flock to its second-hand clothes and record stalls each year.

The area was part of the first wave of London gentrification, starting in the 1960s, with the opening of the Roundhouse as a performance venue, followed swiftly by the arrival of Compendium Books, which sold political and avant garde literature.

An old timber yard by the canal was taken over in 1972 by a group of craftspeople, and on 30 March 1974 they opened the first Camden Lock market, with 16 stalls.

The markets rapidly expanded as Camdens new arrivals began decking out their Victorian homes with antiques and crafts. The area became increasingly fashionable during the punk era.

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Updated 10:20 PM, July 09, 2017

SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP. The candidates of Miss Philippines Earth 2017 visit Rappler for a social media workshop at the Rappler office in Pasig City on July 5, 2017. All photos by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines The 40 candidates of Miss Philippines Earth 2017 visited the Rappler office on Wednesday, July 5, where they were briefed about the importance of using social media for positive change.

MovePH executive director Rupert Ambil II welcomed the candidates and gave a background of Rappler's beginnings. Stacy de Jesus, Rappler's social media head, discussed how the company has used social media to push for change, spark conversations, and pursue projects like #SharePH and the Agos map.

Later, Rappler's chief executive officer and executive editor Maria Ressa shared insights on the importance of social media, and her experiences with critics online.

After the workshop, 8 of the candidates shared what they learned from the talks.

Samantha Acosta of Pulilan, Bulacan said social media issues make us reflect on our ethical and moral standards.

She said: "What I have learned is that there are really two sides [to] everything the negative side and the positive side. And the negative side of the talk for today is about the propaganda and the bots that are being manipulated by these people.

"The positive side is that social media is really for real change in the world. It just really depends on us how we can use social media as a platform to share our thoughts and our insights."

Vanessa Mae Castillo of Lobo, Batangas and Jessica Rose McEwen of New Zealand said they were struck by the fact that the Philippines is the social media capital of the world.

The Philippines, Vanessa said, has the power to use its people for change. She added: "Having social media around us, all these stories the fake news and the true ones we really just have to choose which ones to believe and we should really be mindful of the things we share online."

"When I heard that the Philippines was the social media capital of the world, I was actually really shocked," said Jessica. "Because one of the main problems at the moment is with that, [whether] news is really true or not because of all the different ideas and information we get, what to share. The thing we must build on is trust. The trust of the people to share what is actually real and not what is fake news. So think before you click."

As an active social media user, Catherine Tabaniag of Panglao, Bohol said the platform should not manipulate us.

"What I've learned today is that all advantages and disadvantages [of social media] should be balanced, in scale. And it's up to us how to control social media. We should [be in control of] social media and [it] should not manipulate us."

For Cagayan de Oro's Sherlyn Doloriel, a post can make or break a person online.

"You need to be careful [of] what you gain from the post... because every post you post on social media can make or break you... All you have to do is as what Sam [Acosta] said, think before you click. And always remember it's not about the social media at the end of the day, it's about you."

Kim de Guzman of Olongapo City also emphasized the importance of using the internet wisely: "Being delegates of Miss Earth Philippines, and being influencers today, and having an advocacy, we must be responsible users of the internet."

Other candidates such as Klaidel Concepcion of Marikina and Karen Ibasco of Manila were inspired by the tagline "Social media for social good."

"What really struck me is 'social media for social good' and how Rappler rallies for that. Indeed, there are two sides to the coin good and bad on social media. It's up to us to utilize social media for good, and really, for social change," Klaidel said.

"What I've learned here is your main motto social media for social good. I believe that every person as a candidate is an influencer. You have a responsibility ... to influence people and this is one of the biggest and most powerful [ways] in which you can influence any person," Karen said.

The Miss Philippines Earth coronation night will be on July 15. Tune in as Rappler livestreams the event from the Mall of Asia Arena. Rappler.com

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