Stories about North America from January, 2008
UAE: Dubai Closed for Bush's Visit
Seabee from Dubai, UAE, is furious the Emirate was closed down for a day during the visit of US president George W Bush.
UAE: Bush Does Dubai
Seabee from Dubai, UAE, sums up the impact of US President George W Bush's visit to the emirate here.
A Haitian Blogger on the Next American President
Pascale, a Haitian living in Abu Dhabi who blogs at Natifnatal, wrote a post about the American presidential election from a “Third World” perspective. Given America's impact, the outcome of this election matters not just for U.S. voters, but people around the world. Can politicians like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton help the US write a new chapter?
Israel: Ms. Magazine Shuns Ad Promoting Leadership of Israeli Women
In a surprising move last week, Ms. Magazine refused to accept an advertisement that highlighted the leadership of Israeli women in public service. Maya Norton brings us the reactions of bloggers from Israel.
Tunisia: Is the Middle East Indebted to Bush?
Is the Middle East indebted to US President George W Bush? Subzero Blue from Tunisia raises this issue here.
Jordan: Supporting Hilary
Jordanian Natasha Tynes expresses her shock at the reactions her support for Hilary Clinton has brought her.
World's Eyes on Obama
As his ratings continue to slip in the primaries, US presidential hopeful Barack Obama's popularity is on the rise among bloggers around the world. Global Voices Online editors and contributors joined hands to bring us the reactions of bloggers from Japan, Haiti, Republic of Macedonia, Pakistan, India, Ukraine, Singapore and Chile in this article.
Russia, U.S.: Who Would Kremlin Vote For?
Russia Blog believes that if Kremlin could vote in the 2008 election in the United States, Senator Chuck Hagel (R-Neb) would most likely become the next president: “However, to Moscow’s regret, Hagel is not in the running, though his chances would be reasonably good.”
Egypt: America Decides
The United States is a the only Super Power in today's Unipolar World. And that's why it takes people here two years to talk about the Presidential Elections there before it even starts, and they continue talking about it for another two years later, writes Tarek Amr, who brings us the latest buzz from the Egyptian blogosphere on the elections, the presidential race and the candidates.
Bahrain: George W. Does a Dance
During his tour of the Middle East, US President George W Bush came to Bahrain for a brief visit, the first of a sitting US president to the country. In this post, Ayesha Saldanha reports how bloggers reacted to the visit and how it impacted their everyday lives.
Slovenia, U.S.: First Ladies
Sleeping With Pengovksy writes about the Slovenian First Lady's admiration for her U.S. counterpart (whom she misnames, however): “Barbs, the Slovene first lady, further went to say that she likes Barbarba (well, Laura) Bush for the strength of her character and the fact that she cured Dubya of alcocholism. Double...
Lebanon: Mothers Against Bush
What will calm, peaceful, sweet mothers do if US President George W Bush visits Lebanon? Lebanese blogger Jamal Ghosn has the answer here.
Israel: President Bush Visits Israel
American President George W. Bush is arriving in Israel today and for once, English speaking Israelis have little to say. Views fall primarily into two camps: Complaints about the short-term discomfort that high security will cause Jerusalemites in their daily routines, and concern about new rockets launched from Lebanon and ongoing attacks from Gaza hailing Bush's visit.
Caribbean: Obama in Iowa
Senator Barack Obama's astounding success in Iowa - the first of the caucuses that will ultimately result in the victorious nominee from each of the two main political parties going on to contest the 2008 US presidential election - has struck a chord with many Caribbean bloggers. Some think he's the perfect candidate for the next US president, others aren't so sure, but there's no doubt that the Senator for Illinois is giving the Caribbean blogosphere something to talk about...
Lebanon: Bush Not Welcome
Lebanese blogger Mustapha explains why US president George W Bush is not welcome in Lebanon in this post.
Obama on Iraq
IraqPundit discusses US Presidential hopeful Barack Obama‘s assessment of the situation in Iraq in this post.
Iraq: Confessions of a US Soldier
Iraqi blogger Emad Khadduri links to a confession of a US soldier about his feelings on what is happening in Iraq.
Russia: Putin's Soul
Sean's Russia Blog writes comprehensively about the endless “search for Putin’s soul.”
Iraq: US Major/Blogger Killed in Diyala
Major Andrew Olmsted, who had blogged here since May 2007, was killed in Iraq on Thursday, January 3. No official details have been released on his death, but reports say that he and a second member of his unit were killed during an enemy ambush in Diyala province, northeast of...
Brazil: The US politics game
“If you lived in the US, which would be your position on the Iraq war, gay marriage, health care, tax policy? Play this fascinating little game and discover – and tell me after – which is your candidate for president of the United States”, tips Idelber [pt], back from holidays.
Iranian bloggers discuss Obama's Iowa victory
Several Iranian bloggers are discussing the victory of U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama in Iowa. It was the first nominating contest of the 2008 presidential election. Some rejoice in Obama’s victory, while others evaluate what impact “Obama as President” would have on Iranian political life. Farhad Afshar reflects on [Fa]...
