Stories from 11 July 2005
Blogrel » Redistricting in Armenia
Blogrel reports on parliamentary redistricting in Armenia. It is, apparently a somewhat less than perfect system…
Black Looks: Nigerian man to be stoned to death
Black Looks reports that a fifty-year-old Nigerian man has been sentenced to be stoned to death for homosexuality. This is a result of Sharia law, which is, apparently, unconstitutional; however, the Nigerian government has done little to prevent outlying states from adopting it.
Egyptian Person: Egyptians React to Ambassador’s killing
رد الفعل في مصر على قتل السفير
Egyptian Person surveys Egyptian reaction to the murder of their embassador to Iraq. Most interesting that he's reporting the Mufti said that “killing the ambassador is considered by Allah a far greater crime than demolishing the Kaaba.”
BahrainBlogs :: Comprehensive list of Bahraini sites
BahrainBlogs points to a very comprehensive list of Bahraini on-line forums.
Chan’ad Bahraini » Blog Archive » Not in my name
The blog Chan’ad Bahraini has coverage of a well-attended candlelight vigil held outside the British Embassy in Bahrain, with extensive pictures.
“Mr. Behi” podcasts from Iran
The Iranian blogger who calls himself “Mr. Behi” and blogs at The Adventures of Mr. Behi, is now podcasting. In his inaugural show, he gives his personal perspective about the bombings in London, Iran's presidential election, and his recent misadventures in attempting to get a U.S. student visa upon acceptance...
