Stories about Weblog from May, 2014
Increasing Connection Between the Online and the Offline in Cuba
In Cuba, an intrepid connection between virtuality and reality has flourished.
How Gangs Have Become a Trojan Horse in El Salvador's Security Forces (Part 2)
One hundred members of the Salvadoran security forces have been expelled for ties to gangs. The Salvatrucha prefers to infiltrate the police; Gang 18 with the Army. This institution has weaker controls.
VIDEOS: Vintage Southeast Asia in the British Pathe Archive
Many of the films in the British Pathe collection are valuable resource that could teach us a lot about Southeast Asia's recent past and even the present.
An Artistic Glimpse Into Exiled Iranians’ Nostalgia for the Homeland
Recent moves by moderate President Hassan Rouhani suggest things could change in the future, but returning still remains risky. Iranian-Canadian photographer Saman Aghvami attempted to capture the nostalgia.
One Macedonian Man's 65-Year Battle to Get His Property Back
A Macedonian blogger profiled Dushko Brankovikj, whose property has been nationalized twice. He won every court case so far, but the state has yet to return what belongs to him.
From Liberated Aleppo
The citizens of Aleppo, Syria—those eagerly awaiting the liberation as well as those against it—await the details on further areas of their divided city liberated from the Syrian regime.
Students in Chile Protest for Education Reform
In several places in Chile, a student march for free education and active participation in the ongoing reform was carried out on May 8, 2014. It was overshadowed by disturbances.
Murder Trial of Slain Protester in Turkey Live-Tweeted
Netizens live-tweeted the proceedings of the hearing into the murder of Gezi Park protester Ali İsmail Korkmaz to draw attention to the case.
Two Activists Arrested During Electoral Crackdown in Algeria
Mohand Kadi and Moez Benncir had the misfortune of sipping a coffee on a terrace at the same time as opposition movement Barakat! staged a demonstration ahead of presidential elections.
8 Strange Stories About Thailand’s Anti-Government Protests
As the confrontation continues between Thailand’s warring political forces, we take a look back at some of the intriguing and strange stories about the anti-government protests in recent months.
Commuters Don't Love Mozambique's Haphazard ‘My Love’ Trucks
Demand is growing for transport in Maputo, but the local government can't keep up. Enter the so-called "My Love" trucks, open-air vehicles in which passengers travel shoulder to shoulder.
Should Anti-Nuclear Parents in Taiwan Bring Their Kids to Protests?
As police razed tents and shot water cannons at people protesting the island's fourth nuclear power plant, there were children among them.
How Gangs Have Become a Trojan Horse in El Salvador's Security Forces
One hundred members of Salvadoran security forces have been expelled for ties to gangs. The Salvatrucha prefers to infiltrate the police; Pandilla 18 prefers the army.
After Six Months, Typhoon Haiyan Victims Continue to Demand Relief and Justice in the Philippines
Six months after a powerful storm displaced millions of residents in central Philippines, survivors continue to demand relief and justice. Lack of government rehabilitation master plan also slowing recovery.
Local or International School? The Dilemma Facing Expats in Hong Kong
International schools are expensive, but local schools often require Cantonese skills. What's an expat parent to do?
Two People Are Driving Around Europe to Find What It Means to Be European
On the eve of European elections, two French artists will tour Europe to meet with as many types of Europeans as possible.
YASunidos Request Popular Consult on Ecuador's Yasuni National Park
Global Voices interviews Mayah Cueva, a member of the YASunidos collective that looks to hold a popular consult in defense of Yasuni National Park.
Memes Greet Turkey PM Erdoğan's Angry Walkout from Domestic “One Minute Show”
Social media users were quick to create internet memes after Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stormed out of a speech today. Erkan Saka adds his two cents
Malaysian Opposition Lawmaker Charged with Sedition over Satirical YouTube Video
A Malaysian opposition lawmaker was charged with sedition three months after she posted a YouTube video poking fun at the govenrment and some of its policies
8 Extraordinarily Talented People From Yemen Everyone Should Know
Noon Arabia checks out the film and art scene, bringing to us some of Yemen's many talented youth whom you probably haven't heard of. Yemen's certainly got talent!
México: Senate Appoints the Seven Commissioners to the New IFAI
The Mexican Senate appointed the seven members of the new IFAI. There are some appointments among the political class.