Stories about North America from November, 2009
Egypt: Celebrities sans Diplomacy
Bikya Masr reported two stories a couple of days apart about celebrity blunders and lack of tact. Beyonce was targeted in the first and Salma Hayek spoke out in the second. Marwa Rahka has the story.
USA: Photo of Immigration Data Wishlist
Spot.us shares a photo of an immigration data wishlist compiled on a white board at the California Data Camp.
A Quest to Unite Religious Communities: The Charter for Compassion
In a world of fragmentation and religious division, a unique and much anticipated document will be released to the world on November 12, after months of collaborative work by diverse religious leaders and great thinkers.
USA: Fort Hood massacre puts spotlight on Muslims in Army
A shooting rampage carried out by US Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan that killed 13 and injured 31 in Fort hood, Texas has once again put Muslims in America under the spotlight - especially those serving in the army.
USA: Veterans ask Obama to reconsider Afghanistan
Brave New Foundation posts a petition and YouTube video with young veterans asking Obama not to send more troops to Afghanistan.
USA: Responding to Hate Crimes against Latino Immigrants
The murder of an Ecuadorian man in Suffolk County, New York in 2008 is one of dozens of hate crimes against Latino immigrants in the past 10 years, say Restore...
South Africa: Sesame Street's HIV-Positive Muppet Raises Awareness
As the children's show Sesame Street celebrates its 40th anniversary this month, premiering its new season today, one Muppet named Kami, on its South African edition, continues to help combat and raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Video: The world commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall
Today is the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, a complex security structure that once divided East and West Berlin in Germany. Today we are showcasing some of the videos from throughout the globe that are being uploaded to commemorate this date and what it meant to barriers not only in Germany, but throughout the world.
Jordan: Nidal Malik Hasan
Arab American Nidal Malik Hasan opened fire at a military base on the US, killing several people. Jordanian Hareega comments on the incident in this post.
Taiwan: Issues of identity
Catherine at shu flies responds to an e-mail questioning how she identifies herself. Michella at Alive and Kicking! who was also a subject of the e-mail describes her own multi-cultural...
Morocco: Clinton in Morocco
“Annouss has been keeping track of Hillary Clinton’s visit in Morocco,” notes Alle, from the Maghreb Politics Review.
Bahrain: An American Soldier
A picture speaks a thousand words. Mahmood Al Yousif, from Bahrain, is full of praise for the series of An American Solider, which follows in the footsteps of a soldier...
Caribbean: French Literary Prizes
This week, two of the most prestigious French literary prizes were awarded to two French-speaking authors of African descent: The French-speaking Caribbean blogosphere has been buzzing over this double satisfaction,...
Ukraine: New Documentary on Holodomor
Nash Holos writes about Yury Luhovy's new documentary on the Ukrainian famine of 1932-33.
USA: Race and Gender Politics of Halloween
Racial stereotypes and oversexed depictions of women were not uncommon for Halloween costumes this season, as many US bloggers noted. One "illegal alien" costume sold in major stores, was even found offensive enough to provoke a campaign against it.
Jamaica: Of Patties & Personalities
Francis Wade thinks that Jamaicans and Trinidadians can learn a lot from each other.
The future of ICT4D: How soon is now?
In the final of three posts on the future of ICTs for development, we examine a few projects that could change the way people leverage technology in rural areas.
Poland, U.S.: “Life After the Shield”
Leopolis writes on “life after the shield” and the U.S.-Polish relations.
U.S.: Blogger Invited to Reception at Czech Embassy
Czechmatediary has been invited to a reception with Vaclav Klaus, the president of the Czech Republic, at the Czech Embassy in Washington, D.C.: “The reception is held in honor of...
