Top Google+ trends: G+’ers check in at McDonald's, rebel soldiers seize power in Mali

G+ users are checking in at McDonald's restaurants

A mass of Google+ (G+) users are checking in at McDonald's restaurants around the globe as their fellow users make jokes about the fast food chain.

Interesting McDonald’s posts on Google+ include a map of America as visualized by McDonald’s locations, news about the company’s pilot program to phase-out polystyrene beverage cups, and a photo of McDonald’s-branded “ramen” (Japanese-style noodles) in Hawaii.

Plussers report that there has been a “possible Mali coup.” Rebel soldiers have reportedly appeared on state TV claiming that they have attacked the presidential palace and seized control of Mali from Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure's rule.

Pope Benedict XVI is embarking on a trip to Mexico and Cuba this week say G+’ers who are also adding Cuba-themed photos and videos to their wall.

Google plussers are still trying to spread the “we love you - Iran & Israel” message across social networking sites as tension between the US, Iran and Israel mounts.

The UN Security Council has unified its stance in a bid to end the violence in Syria. Google+’ers say the UN has threatened to take action against Syria if it fails to comply with Kofi Annan's peace plan.

The top 5 most talked about topics on Google+ on March 22 at 6:30 AM GMT are:

  1. Mali (new)

  2. Syria (-1)

  3. McDonald's (new)

  4. Iran (re-entry)

  5. Cuba (new)