25 July 2005

Stories from 25 July 2005

Lebanon: Al-Wadi

Abu Aardvark notes that the latest hit show to come out of Lebanon is a Big Brother-style reality show set on a farm featuring immensely popular Lebanese pop star Haifa...

25 July 2005

Indonesia: Learn the language

Macam-Macam reports that overseas applicants for work permits will be required to learn Bahasa Indonesia if their job requires them to interact with Indonesians.

25 July 2005

Egypt: A Moral Stand

Egyptian Person says that “if you are selective in what you call terrorism depending on where it's taking place or who is getting killed, then you are a part of...

25 July 2005

China: ma-lie-lao-tai mentality

Bingfeng Teahouse pushes back on the issue of internet filtering, arguing that concerns about Chinese internet filtering are somewhat overblown and spring from an antiquated mindset.

25 July 2005