Stories from 3 July 2007
Nepal: Kachahari Theatre
At Nepal Monitor, Nepal's theatre guru, explains the practice of “Kachahari” theatre, and discusses the role of performing artists in social and political transformation.
Iran:Mortar attack in Tehran
Kamangir says,according to Iranian media,”a gas station in Tehran,was attacked almost at midnight with a mortar.The explosive device reportedly did not explode and was defused by the Police. This is only a week after the gas-rationing was carried out in Iran, resulting in unrest in Tehran and other cities.”
Bangladesh: Victims of Chittagong Landslide
Inspirations and Creative Thoughts on raising funds for the victims of the Chittagong landslide.
Jordan: What Happens Abroad?
Jordanian Firas explains what happens to some Arabs when they travel abroad and interact with student activists.
Israel: Don't Blog Bad Things
Never blog anything bad about anyone at a conference, warns Allisonks from Israel.
Kuwait: Flowers are a Burden
Giving plants as gifts is a burden on the recipient, explains 1001 Kuwaiti Nights from Kuwait.
Bahai Site Set Up
A new site aimed at fighting for Bahai faith rights has been set up by Muslim activists, writes Esraa from Bahrain.
Egypt: French Scholar Dies
“The French scholar Alain Roussillon, an expert on Egypt and the director of the CEDEJ in Cairo, passed away yesterday from a after suffering from a brain hemorrhage. He will be buried in Egypt, where his mother came from,” writes Issandr El Amrani, from Cairo.
Bahrain: 30th Bloggers Meet
Bahrain is holding its 30th bloggers meeting this Thursday, according to Mahmood Al Yousif.
Touring Libyan Blogs: French Rock in Tripoli and US Embassy Affairs in a Coffee Shop
The French Cultural Institute in downtown Tripoli is drumming up its efforts while the US Embassy is interviewing Libyans born in the US and who are applying for their American passports at a coffee shop, according to the latest Libyan blog review by Fozia Mohamed.
Taiwan: keep rowing–i-panga na 1001
海浪不斷翻開我的記憶，當我失去海洋給我的回憶時，就是我逐漸結束生命的日子。──夏曼‧藍波安《海浪的記憶》 My memory has been churned by the sea. The day my memory of the sea is lost is the day I am gradually dying. –My memory of the sea by Sharman Lanpoan (a poet in Lanyu) (photo courtesy of casyc23. The red and black circle at the head of...
Kyrgyzstan: Polygamy
Asel discusses whether polygamy is an Islamic tradition or due to socio-economic pressures in post-independence Kyrgyzstan.
Kazakhstan: Music
Music in Kazakhstan finds that Kazakh rap doesn't get the attention it deserves while an entire new magazine is devoted to the dombyra – a classical string instrument.
Bermuda: Schools Performance
Politics.bm thinks that something doesn't add up when it comes to the performance of public schools in Bermuda.
Kazakhstan: Fun food
KZBlog finds some funky food in Kazakhstan's supermarkets, including USSR icecream and horsemeat-flavoured chips/crisps.
Trinidad & Tobago: A Nation's Wealth?
“Corn-curls are important to any nation aspiring to become developed. You can tell by the speed and urgency with which the corn-curls delivery trucks pelt down the highway at six in the morning.” This Beach Called Life lists some of the indicators of a wealthy nation.
Central Asia: Ask the expert
James of neweurasia asks regional expert Dr. Johannes Linn about economic development, regional geopolitics, human rights, and development prospects for Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
Abkhazia: Tensions continue
The breakaway province of Abkhazia has reasons to be concerned about Georgia's muscle-flexing alongside its border, says Steady State.
Jamaica: The Reggae Compassionate Act
Jamaican Veiw reports that while some high-profile dancehall artistes “have signed the Reggae Compassionate Act, which renounces homophobia and violence against lesbians and gays”, others are refusing to support the initiative.
RFE/RL in Armenia: Media bills not passed
The Armenian Observer reports that media legislation intended to curb the broadcasts of Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty has not been ratified by parliament.
Guyana: Technology Trap
Guyana Providence Stadium is all for keeping up with the latest technology – but wonders whether Guyana has more pressing concerns.
