US taps online youth groups to fight crime, terrorism

November 24, 2008 An user checks a Google website in a cybercafe

An user checks a Google website in a cybercafe. The US State Department announced plans on Monday to promote online youth groups as a new and powerful way to fight crime, political oppression and terrorism.

The US State Department announced plans on Monday to promote online youth groups as a new and powerful way to fight crime, political oppression and terrorism.

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