28 December 2005

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,...

28 December 2005

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.

28 December 2005

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.

28 December 2005

Albania: Rinia Park

Our Man in Tirana reports that the redevelopment of a downtown Tirana park has created opportunities for enterprising businessmen

28 December 2005