Stories from 7 October 2005
Nigeria: 45 years old
Trae Days posts a long commentary on Nigeria's online image as it celebrates its 45th anniversary, decrying poor infrastructure and official corruption, but railing against his compatriots who denigrate their...
Bangladesh: India and the blasts
Bangladesh: India and the blasts
Zimbabwe: Call to arms at PTA meeting
Sokwanele has a report from “Housewife – Harare” about a brief speech by a grandparent at a recent meeting to discuss fees at a local school. ” I used to...
Sudan: Call for action
Sleepless in Sudan applauds the latest statement from the African Union, which recognizes the deteriorating security situation in Darfur, but calls for faster action on the ground to protect ordinary...
Zimbabwe: Sexual assault charges
Zimpundit comments on a report that top Mugabe bodyguard Winston Changara has been removed from his longtime assignment amidst unconfirmed allegations of sexual advances on the first lady.
South Africa: World Petroleum Congress
Dialogue-South Africa posts a commentary on the World Petroleum Congress in South Africa, reporting that China was flexing its new-found muscles as a major market mover.
India: Role of the police
India: Role of the police
Trinidad and Tobago: Copyright Law
Taran Rampersad critiques policy of the Copyright Organisation of Trinidad and Tobago.
Sri Lanka: Election time
Sri Lanka: Election time
Nepal: What the future holds
Nepal: What the future holds
Singapore: Blogger jailed for posting racist remarks
Two Singaporeans accused of posting racist remarks online have been sentenced to jail today, reports ChannelNewsAsia tonight. Benjamin Koh Seng Huat, 28, was sentenced to one month's jail, and separately,...
Russia: Closed Cities
If you thought that the concept of closed cities died with the Soviet Union, siberianlight.net reports that they are still home to 1.7 million Russians–Russians who are subject to severe...
Ukraine: Name the Corrupt
Veronica Khokhlova says that she feels ashamed for her country to hear of corrupt border guards shaking down foreigners, and that she wants them named so they can feel shame...
Georgia: Cattle Drive in Tusheti
Hans Heiner Buhr is back in Tbilisi with images of a sheep drive in Tusheti.
Mongolia: Missionaries
Both US and South Korean missionaries are active across Mongolia says Mongolian Matters, where the activity of the Mormons are discussed.
Armenia: MB's Most Wanted #001
Martuni or Bust!!! has a most-wanted list. #001 on the list is Alexander Sargsyan, the brother of Armenia's defense minister.
Kazakhstan: Demonstrations Over Housing
kazakhstan.neweurasia.net discusses discontent in Almaty over housing issues.
