Stories from 28 December 2005
Caribbean: R.I.P. Kerry Packer
Ryan Naraine and Richard Jobity remember Kerry Packer, the Australian media baron whose controversial World Series Cricket tournament was a key factor in the development of West Indies cricket. Packer,...
Central Asia: Year in Review
neweurasia takes a look at 2005 in Central Asia, declaring China the all-around winner in the region.
Azerbaijan: Lin.az
Blogrel reports on the Azeri government's decision to use Linux as part of a new education initiative to improve technology skills amongst students.
Azerbaijan: Christmas Iconography
Carpetblogger reports on Christmas (or New Year's as the case may be) iconography in Azerbaijan.
Russia: Gas War
br23 blog weighs in on the Ukraine-Russia gas war, calling it one of the most important regional battles since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Albania: Rinia Park
Our Man in Tirana reports that the redevelopment of a downtown Tirana park has created opportunities for enterprising businessmen
