Stories from 16 May 2007
Belize: Hospital Controversy
Belizean reports on the controversy surrounding the Belizean government's guarantee of a $33 million dollar debt for a private hospital.
Barbados, Jamaica: Buildings and Memories
Barbados In Focus takes a walk into his past with a wonderful flickr photo set of old buildings that bring back memories of his childhood. And despite overcast weather, Stet posts some photos of downtown Kingston.
Sierra Leone: East vs. West Music Competition
Live From Freetown posts more videos from Sierra Leone's East vs. West Music Competition: “I’ve been trying to upload this to YouTube forever, but our bad internet connection got into the way. This morning: great success! Click to see the video.”
Sudan: Sudanese blogger in USA Today and LA
Sudanese Thinker is quoted in LA Daily News and USA Today: “Yaaaaaaay! I got quoted in LA Daily News and USA Today.”
Sudan: dust storm in Khartoum
Haboob hits Khartoum: “Haboob comes to Khartoum! Here are some pictures from last Sunday's dust storm.”
Peru: The Grupo Néctar Tragedy
The tragic death of thirteen members of the popular Peruvian band Grupo Néctar in an automobile accident sent shockwaves through the Peruvian blogosphere. Juan Arellano collects these tributes and links about their sudden passing.
Chile: The View of Peruvians in Santiago
Guido writes about his city of Santiago in En Tu Ciudad [ES] and a recent observation focused on the presence of Peruvian immigrants. He laments the “indirect and direct racism and xenofobia” of many of his fellow citizens towards the newcomers, and is relieved that not everyone holds these attitudes.
Central Asian: The Stanosphere
Ben Paarmann shares his thoughts on the Central Asian blogosphere — where it is, where it came from, and where it is going.
Armenia: Election Photos
Onnik Krikorian posts photos from the day of Armenia's parliamentary election and the day after the vote.
Azerbaijan: Euphoria's End
At Steady State, sanan says that Azerbaijan is in shock over Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan signing a new pipeline project with Russia rather than exporting to Europe via the Caspian Sea and Azerbaijan.
Armenia: Police Brutality
Nazarian discusses the most recent case of police brutality in Armenia, a case which the blogger says underlines the shortcomings of Armenia's government.
Afghanistan: Seating Arrangements
Afghanistanica remarks on the meaning of seating arrangements at a state dinner hosted by Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai at which President Bush was a guest.
Japan: Constitution debate
Japan Observer summarized the editorial of major daily news on the revision of constitution.
El Salvador: Planned or Spontaenous Violence in the Capital
San Salvador recently witnessed events of violence during clashes between market vendors and the police during an operation trying to displace “illegal” places of sale. The conflict caused some bloggers to worry about what might come, such as Hunnapuh [ES], who wonders whether the violence was spontaneous or planned. “I...
China: Delayed reporting
Chris O'Brien from Beijing Newspeak blogs about a recent delayed report by the Chinese government on an outbreak of hand-foot-mouth disease in a city in Shandong.
China: New restrictions on Tibet travel
Granite studio points out that the Chinese government has imposed new restrictions for foreigners travelling to Tibet.
Argentina: Free Wi-Fi in Internet City
eBlog [ES] compares how simple it is to access free wi-fi in Buenos Aires, than in New York. Many bars and cafes in the Argentine capital, which he gives the name Ciudad Internet (Internet City) are offering the service to attract more customers.
Argentina: The Voting Habits of #10
Cronicas Argentinas [ES] is a blog that follows news of the country's most famous footballer, Diego Armando Maradona. The country is in full election mode, with posters, advertisements and campaign signs covering all. Many citizens already have their choices made for their ballot, but Juan Pablo Meneses writes about how...
