Stories from 5 July 2007
Anguilla: Labour Protests
As imported labourers protest for the second time in a week, Corruption-free Anguilla dissects the situation and identifies three separate issues.
An Insider's View of the Japanese Meat Industry
A recent scandal involving a Japanese company from Hokkaido selling pork disguised as beef has once more eroded people's confidence in the quality and safety of their own food. One blogger provides a sobering warning, from first-hand experience working in a meat processing plant, about the lax enforcement of quality controls within the Japanese meat industry.
Kazakhstan: Bloggers discuss politics
This week the Kazakh blogosphere is brimming with post about the country's all-powerful President, Nursultan Nazarbayev. He decided to rename a whole city and has continuous trouble with his former son-in-law. And there's much more that Kazakhstani have to say about what's going on in their country.
Uzbekistan: Youth celebrations
Afisha posts a report along with pictures about recent youth celebrations outside Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital. About 130 of the most active young folks from all corners of the country invaded a sanatorium usually inhabited by elderly people [RU].
US Independence Day: Afghan Edition
Afghanistanica retells a story told to him by an Afghan friend about a recurring dream that turned out to be a distant childhood memory about the Soviet invasion.
Armenia: Constitution Day
On a rare occasion, the Armenian Observers chimes in with Armenia's government in hailing the country's constitution. He's hoping that it will be the foundation for democracy one day.
Kazakhstan: HIV scandal
On neweurasia, Arthur gives an update about a trial in southern Kazakhstan, where doctors, but no bosses, were jailed for negligence and corruption leading to the infection of more than 100 children with Aids.
Venezuela: What Went Right and Wrong in the Copa America
Venezuela News and Views writes about the good, the bad, the ugly, and the ugliest about the Copa America tournament currently taking place.
Nicaragua: Prohibiting Peace Corps Workers
Erik Winkler is a Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua and posts an email from local Peace Corps officials prohibiting any volunteer from going near or participating in Sandanista celebrations.
Yemen: Arabs Oblivious to Climate Change
The Arab world seems to be oblivious of climate change and the fight against it, writes Omar Busawad from Yemen.
Saudi to License More Radio Stations
Saudi Jeans says his country may soon allow more new FM stations.
Qatar: Thieves!
What is it that makes people think that it's ok to take something that doesn't belong to them? asks Qatar Cat in this post.
Qatar: Al Jazeera Correspondent Attacked by Tunisian Police
Plain-clothes police beat Lotfi Hajji, the president of the Union of Tunisian Journalists and Al-Jazeera’s correspondent in Tunisia, and prevented him from attended a news conference organised by two opposition parties, writes Friend of Al Jazeera Karim.
Suggestions for a Better Kuwait
RayBoy from Kuwait has a few suggestions for the Kuwaiti government and law makers here. They include building solar power farms, a jungle in the desert and a monorail linking Kuwaiti towns.
Jordan: Doctor is Innocent
Jordanian Hareega jumps to the defense of a Jordanian doctor implicated in the UK bombings, saying he doesn't think it is possible.
Jordan: Internet Study Controversy
Zeid Nasser from Jordan says another study released on Internet users in Arab countries raises controversy.
Jordan: Is London the New Kabul?
“Is London the new Kabul?” asks Jordanian blogger Khalaf, after a Jordanian doctor was implicated in the latest bombings in the UK.
Israel: Blogging Conference Links
Israelity links to blogs which covered a blogging conference in Israel here.
Israel: Religious Date
Yael from Israel writes about her date with a religious man.
Iraqi Blogger Celebrates Canada Day
Iraqi blogger Alaa celebrated Canada Day, in his new home, with a special message: “Thank You Canada.”
Bahrain: Die Hard
From Bahrain, Bint Battuta confesses her love for the Die Hard movie series.
