Stories from 15 June 2006
Nepal: A democratic future
International Nepal Solidarity Network on ensuring a democratic future for Nepal. “Many organizations and individuals are collectively organizing a national conference entitled Citizens’ Initiatives for Future-2 on Asar 3-4, 2063 (June 17-18, 2006) at the premises of Tribhuvan University's central campus at Kirtipur. The main objective of this conference is...
Russia: Private Vs Free Medical Care
St. Petersburg-based Megan Case explains why she'd only go to private clinics from now on, following her recent visit to “a scary unfamiliar hospital in a sleeping district even grimmer than mine.”
Ukraine, World Cup: We Sing Better Than Play
Oleksandr of Messages From Canada writes that his Spanish classmates teased him following Spain's victory over Ukraine in the World Cup yesterday.
Bangladesh: Alternate Healthcare
imperfect world 2006 on alternate healthcare in Bangladesh. “The experience has left me dazed but at the same time has given me a wonderful insight into healthcare – both modern and alternative – as it operates in Bangladesh.”
Poland, World Cup: Almost a Tie
Dayhawk writes on Poland's resistance to Germany during a World Cup game yesterday: “The Polish, who have not won a football match against Germans in 85 years, were shooting for a tie, tackling, stealing and blocking every German effort to score.”
Poland: Homophobia and the EU's Mild Response
Srdjan Cvijic of The TransAtlantic Assembly writes about the EU's unfairly mild reaction to homophobia and intolerance in Poland: “More importantly, the case of Poland, and the mild reaction of other member states, directly compromise the EU enlargement and foreign policy. How can the EU pretend to demand from the...
Poland: Warsaw Equality Parade
The beatroot posts Joseph Vogt's pictures from the Equality Parade that took place in Warsaw on June 10, and writes about the event that drew from 2,000 to 10,000 people: “Unlike similar marches in Poznan and Krakow which ended in bloody violence, this demonstration was peaceful and pleasant.” Becca Steel...
Russia: “Whatever you do – don't smile!
Jane of From Russia With Blog posts on how to stay safe in Russia: “Whatever you do – don't smile!”
Russia: Travel to Yasnaya Polyana and Tula
Jane of From Russia With Blog writes about and posts pictures from her recent trips to Tula and Yasnaya Polyana (and Leo Tolstoy's grave) and to Count Khrapovitsky's abandoned estate.
Russia: Kalashnikov
W. Shedd of The Accidental Russophile takes a minute from his preparations for getting married and posts about Mikhail Kalashnikov and his famed creation: the AK-47 gun.
Russia: Shifting Attitude Toward NATO
David McDuff of A Step At A Time writes about Russia's shifting position regarding NATO.
Russia: Anti-Chechen Feelings
David McDuff of A Step At A Time quotes from “an interesting and discursive study of anti-Chechen feeling in Russia.”
Iran: Fashion & Photo
Kamangir has published a photo from an Iranian fashion show. The blogger says he wants to show that Iranian women have the sense of fashion.
United Arab Enirates: A 27 bucks to beat your wife
The secretdubai say it is great and glorious day for wifebeaters throughout the UAE after hearing the Federal Supreme Court confirming a lower court verdict imposing a Dh 100 (US$ 27) fine on a husband found guilty of assaulting his wife.
Egypt: How to be an activist in 3 seconds
Here is a small tip from the Egyptian blogger El3en Elsehrya on how to become an activist: Just make a random mix of talks about the following: 1-Human Rights 2-Women Rights 3-Coptic Prosecution 4-Detained Bloggers 5-Random Personal Experiences 6-Sexual Freedom 7-Resenting Religions 8-Communism and socialist theories 9-Whatever topic others are...
Iran: Inflation!
Ali Mazroi, reformist politician & blogger, writes about inflation and how government has failed to control prices. The blogger writes there is no activity in real estate and capital (stock) market then more money is spent for consumption. He adds
Sudan: Prosecution for murder and rape
Passion of the Present has a report on the possible prosecution over thousands of killings of civilians, massacres and hundred of rapes.
Africa: Ebay
White African posts on “Global Artisans” and EBay in the developing world and has some ideas about how this may work in Africa.
Africa: Micro credit plus
Africa Unchained points to a report on the importance of providiing access to credit for micro-entrepreneurs particularly women the majority of whom are stuck at micro level and unable to expand.
Kenya: Village life
A report on the rains, drought and world cup from Kenyan Villager
Africa: World cup – 1 point for Ghana & Africa
Soul on Ice is writing daily reports of an African perspective on the World Cup – Germany v Poland its David Odonkor who comes out tops!