Stories from 1 August 2006
The Balkans: Coverage Overview
South East Europe Online: S.E.E.ing is Believing! reviews the latest media and blog coverage of the Balkans.
Albania: Survey on EU Expansion
Our Man In Tirana is surprised that, according to a survey on the EU expansion, only 44 percent of respondents oppose Albania's membership.
Slovakia: Xenophobic Government Member
Further Ramblings of a N.Irish Magyar learns that some of Slovakia's “new government's members are maybe even worse than” he believed them to be.
Bolivia: Demanding Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada's Return to Bolivia
Jim Shultz asks his readers from the United States to sign a letter demanding former president, Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada's return to Bolivia, where he could be tried for abuse of power. “Those charges stem especially from the violent repression undertaken by Sanchez de Lozada in October 2003 that left...
Argentina: Crime Wave?
Ian Mount asks if Buenos Aires is experiencing a crime wave. In a related note, Jeff Barry and his partner Cecilia came home the other to find the door of their apartment pushed open. Read the post to find out how the police reacted.
Uruguay: Music: Astroboy’s video
Fernando Casale posts the latest music video for the song Mal Mal Mal by Astroboy.
Mexico: Tent Cities Cause Chaos
Lots and lots of news from Mexico. Ana Maria Salazar says that tent cities have already been installed in various parts of Mexico City in support of Lopez Obrador. “These avenues are totally closed off to traffic and became pedestrian walkways. (Needless to say the traffic was chaotic today. I...
Venezuela: Richard Stallman's Visit
Luigino Bracci has a thorough recap of Richard Stallman's visit to Venezuela (complete with audio recordings and photos), where he recommended that the country not adopt the proposed “Infogovernment Law.” There is also a two minute video clip where you can check out Stallman's Spanish.
Iran: UN Security Council & Iran
Omid Memarian, blogger & journalist reminds us that the U.N. Security Council Monday adopted a resolution demanding that Iran suspend its nuclear activities by the end of August or face possible sanctions. The blogger says it is very interesting to notice how USA with a well planned strategy could unite...
Cuba: FidelWatch
The Miami Herald's RSS feed is buzzing today with reports of Miami's Cuban community and their anticipation of the death of Fidel Castro, in light of Castro's announcement yesterday that he was temporarily ceding presidential power to his brother Raúl “due to ‘an intestinal crisis with sustained bleeding’ that required...
American Dictionary
There is a persistent myth which says that, save Brazil and a few indigenous communities, Latin America speaks a singular, uniform language. In fact, the Castilian Spanish carried over by explorers, colonialists, missionaries, and migrant workers throughout the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries was diverse in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary....
Iran: Election in Association of Journalists
In Daftar BiMokhatab inform us that in a less than a week there will be election in Association of Iranian Journalists. It is said that conservative journalists will invite their colleagues from provinces to Tehran to vote to their list. It seems the reformist list can win the election if...
Trinidad & Tobago: Replant the land
Attillah Springer has been an active and vocal participant in the movement protesting the establishment of an aluminium smelter in a community in southern Trinidad. Here, from her Flickr page, is an image taken during a tree-planting exercise undertaken in the area back in June: A Union villager looks on...
International Military Tattoo 2006
By now, most of us living in Brunei has seen the International Military Tattoo 2006 either live from the Stadium Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah or on national tv station RTB. However, for those who missed it, here is an excellent review of the wondrous occasion, well equipped with pictures, written...
DRC: Word on the Street
In a long detailed post, Fleur d'Afrique relates what she has heard through word of mouth about the aftermath of sunday's presidential election. Among other rumors, she's heard that:”Kabila is leading the polls particularly in the eastern and some southern parts of Congo.” She also deplores UDPS's strategy of boycotting...
Bermuda: Opposition to independence
Public opposition to the idea of independence for Bermuda has increased by 10% since 2004, notes the Limey: “It’s time for the Premier to graciously acknowledge this lack of interest and shelve the discussion.”
Lebanon: Qana II on the Third Week of Israeli War on Lebanon
The war Israel is waging on Lebanon continues to be the focal point of most bloggers in the Lebanese blogosphere. For the third week the posts cover topics such as experiences, expectations and reflections on this situation.
Pakistan: Opinions divided on Musharraf's future
All things Pakistan blog conducts the second blog poll on 'what President General Musharraf should do now'. The results are not only interesting, but also confusing. ATP blog concludes that the public opinion amongst Pakistanis remains divided and uncertain on the future of Gen. Musharraf.
Myanmar: Why I blog?
Dathana in Myanmar gives a background of the political situation in the country and tells us why he blogs. “So, who am I? I'm just a blogger. I write what I believe. I write what I should highlight to create awareness. I cannot stay without speaking out when I see...
Cambodia: Lebanon Conflict and Memories of Cambodia's Past
Cambodian blogger Vannadeth is saddened by the TV images of the fighting in Lebanon and she remembers the troubled times in her native country.
Nepaly army loses popularity
Bloggers Nepal reports how Nepali army is becoming increasingly unpopular in the country. Their lack of transparency and lack of respect towards ordinary citizens even towards the police forces are blamed for that. Questions are being raised whether the Nepalese government is in control of the Nepal army.
