11 June 2007

Stories from 11 June 2007

Bahrain: It's Your FAULT

“By default, a constitutional, absolute monarchy is absolutely fault- free, unless royally decreed otherwise. So, a gentle public service reminder to fellow commoners of this faultfreeocracy: Next time you want...

11 June 2007

Egypt: Call for Pessimists

“Ok, the idea is simple, me and some of my friends started to notice how we have a different look on the world, more specific a pessimistic look. I was...

11 June 2007

Albania: Bush's Visit

Our Man in Tirana has lots of posts on the preparation for George W. Bush's June 10 arrival to Albania and on the visit itself. Stepping Stones and All about...

11 June 2007

Bahrain: Spammers Not Welcome

Bahraini blogger Mahmood Al Yousif, who manages Bahrain Blog Central, has had it with spammers. “I’m sorry to let you know that I have disabled the automatic and instantaneous sign-up...

11 June 2007

Jordan: Where Does Your Salary Go?

“You never really understand the plight of Jordan until you actually try and make a living here and experience just how quickly your monthly salary disappears. It’s absolutely terrible. The...

11 June 2007

Algerian blogger taken to court

Today, June 11th, 2007, will be the first time that an Algerian blogger is being taken to court for articles posted on his personnel blog. Abdulsalam Baroudi is being sued...

11 June 2007

Ukraine: Economy

Orange Ukraine writes about the problems and successes of Ukraine's economy: “Furthermore, as much progress as has been made, some sectors of the economy are still sadly backwards. The prime...

11 June 2007

Landing at the Iraqi Blogodrome

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What can I say? Another week full of essential reads. There is no need for an introduction they are all important and worth reading so let's begin...

11 June 2007

Ainashe disputes the claim by the Somali Prime Minister that Ethiopia is Somali's best friend: “Contrary to what the Prime Minister said, and I must say, with all accounts, Ethiopia...

11 June 2007

Malawi: exotic species in Lake Malawi

Hastings Zidana discusses the implications of the introduction of exotic species in Lake Malawi: “The introduction of exotic fish species to areas where they do not naturally belong is a...

11 June 2007