Stories about North America from August, 2007
Arabisto: Where Arab Americans Make a Difference
Arabisto is an Arab American blog where Arab Americans make a difference. This week I speak to founder Nadia Gergis who tells us about the site, why and how it started and the future it holds for them.
Russia: North Pole Flag-Planting
The Accidental Russophile posts a detailed entry on the Russian North Pole flag-planting; Tim Newman of White Sun of the Desert writes that though the Russians he knows are proud, North Pole shouldn't be this country's priority right now; Siberian Light calls Russia's recent behavior “little more than expensive grandstanding”;...
Bahrain: Atlas Experience 2007
Bahraini Esra'a is off to Canada, where she will be discussing whether technology can set us free at the Atlas Experience 2007.
Egypt: Don't Vote for Obama
Shobrawy from Egypt posts another reason not to vote for Barack Obama here.
Algeria: US Policies in the Middle East
Nouri from the Algeria sheds light on US policy in the Middle East in this post.
Israel: Condolences to Minnesota Bridge Collapse Victims
Snoopy the Goon from Israel sends his heartfelt condolences to the people of Minnesota, following the collapse of a bridge.
Egypt: Death of a Teenager in Police Station
In this week's round up from Egypt, Zeinobia is commenting on two stories hitting the headlines in Egypt these days about the Egyptian Judges Club disagreements with the Minister of Justice and the horrific death of a teenager in a police station. Justice for All is reacting to today's collapse of Minnesota Bridge. Missing Egypt who is on a visit to Cairo has an interesting social blog post about Egyptian family traditions. Free Kareem is reporting Reporters without Borders' request to French President Nicolas Sarkozy regarding imprisoned blogger Abdel Kareem Nabil Suleiman. Finally, Tark3at Keyboard is telling us about the new decision on internet subscription that angered Egyptians.
Bahamas: Conference on the Americas
Rick Lowe attended the Conference on the Americas and blogs about his experience at WeblogBahamas.com.
