Stories from 7 December 2005
FOSS for women in Africa
Linux Chix Africa reports on the FOSS training presently taking place for African women – participants are from Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, Cameroon, Zambia, Sudan, Cameroon, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana and Senegal
Iran: More risk in air
According to Baztab (an Iran based popular news site), many experienced managers and specialists in air industry were recently replaced by new faces without any experience. Baztab continues that this changing in industry can create more insecurity and risk for airplanes. (Persian)
Mexico: Venezuela Fulfilling Mexico's Revolution?
Erich Adolfo Moncada Cota, from Hermosillo, Mexico, argues that it is his own country who is responsible for the clash between Chavismo and Mexico.
Venezuela: Election Responses
Punditry everywhere following Sunday's parliamentary elections in Venezuela. A.M. Mora y Leon offers some brief excerpts of conversations had around the streets of upper-middle class Caracas. Boz looks at the U.S. reaction. Leftside is skeptical of the opposition parties’ spin on voter abstention. Miguel of The Devil's Excrement says that...
Nicaragua: The Price of Gasoline
Compared to Nicaraguans, US citizens have little to complain about when it comes to the price of gasoline, says Picasso Dreams.
Russia: Framing Debate
David McDuff writes about how the Russian government manipulates language to frame public debate.
El Salvador: The new center-left coalition in Salvadoran politics
Tim highlights the new center-left coalition in Salvadoran politics, which emerged after two FMLN deputies helped push through last year's controversial budget.
Kyrgyzstan: Rights & Economy
The Golden Road to Samarqand reports on attitudes on human rights and the economy held by law students in Bishkek.
Mongolia: Wildlife in Danger
New Mongols discusses hunting and decreasing wildlife populations in Mongolia.
Kazakhstan: Election Roundup
James of neweurasia rounds up the latest on Kazakhstan's weekend election.
Armenia & Azerbaijan: Kazakhstani Mediation
Blogrel reports that Kazakhstan has expressed interest in mediating between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Cuba: Code Pink's Visit
Steven Mansour and Val Prieto each note that Code Pink will be visiting Cuba for New Year's.
