Stories from 28 September 2007
Myanmar: Soldiers back down in Mandalay
Monks continued their protests on Thursday, 27th September. The following post has links to the happenings on September 27, and eyewitness accounts and translated excerpts from Burmese blogs sent in by a Burmese blogger.
Iraq: Possible Cholera Cover Up?
Ladybird from Iraq links to a news article about a possible cholera cover up in Iraq.
Iraq: Neutral Media?
“The Washington Post curiously buries a story this morning back on page A17. Since it makes George Bush look bad, you might have thought they wouldn't have buried it quite so deep,” writes Iraq Pundit in this post.
Egypt: Bin Laden's Popularity
The Big Pharaoh from Egypt shines a light on the popularity of the Bin Laden lantern in his country — and possibility of the popularity of the man himself.
China: Chinese Government's Role In Myanmar
Bonnae from 1510.com comments that the recent crisis in Myanmar has put Beijing in an embarrassed position as there will be more international pressure to China on the one hand, on the other hand, there is some economic interest between China and Myanmar, for example, there is a planned oil...
Bahrain: What Men Think of Shopping
Bahraini blogger Ammaro gives us an insight into shopping — from a man's perspective.
Egypt: Workers Strike Enters Fifth Day
Egyptian blogger Nora Younis posts a picture of the workers on strike in Cairo as their protest enters its fifth day here.
Iraq: Life in a Warzone
Faiza Al-Arji from Iraq writes about an Iraq torn by warfare and strife in this post.
Bahrain: Happy Birthday Google
Al Dirazi from Bahrain wishes Google a happy ninth birthday.
Syria: Scenes from North Aleppo
Hovic from Syria shares with us scenes from North Aleppo.
China: Should Citizen Reporter Get Sponsor For News?
The first self-claimed citizen reporter in China, Zoula, tries to engage in a discussion on whether or not citizen reporter should get sponsor for their reports (zh). Zoula has been reporting on news about nail house and forced land expropriation. From time to time, he receives cash and material sponsor...
China: Three Gorges’ Environmental Problem
Official media in China finally admitted that if “no preventive measures are taken, the project could lead to catastrophe”. Chris O'Brien from Beijing Newspeak regards the reports a positive attitude for the Chinese Government in tackling the environmental problem in China.
Cambodia: Supporting the Red Shirt Campaign
Ms. K, a Cambodian blogger, remember a Burmese friends and asks readers to support the red shirt campaign.
Singapore: Rojak or Mixture Salad
Culture Shiok writes about the popular salad dish in Singapore and Malaysia called Rojak and how the societies in these countries are also referred to as Rojak.
Colombia: The Story of Arturito
Andrea Rojas Cartagena, a participant in Medellin's Hiperbarrio project, tells the story of Arturito in her blog aptly named Historias de Personas [ES].
Bolivia: Photo ID Requested for Ahmadinejad Arrival
El Alto blogger Mario Duran of Palabras Libres [ES] was repeatedly asked for identification by government officials when trying to take pictures of the arrival of Iranian president Ahmadinejad near the Bolivian international airport. Duran did manage to snap some photos of the caravan and of the welcoming crowd and...
Chile: Decision for Nuclear Energy
Marcelo Aliaga of Bloggeando la Vida [ES] writes that in light of recent studies that Chile will soon need to decide whether or not to adopt nuclear energy.
Ecuador: Feeling the Earthquake
De Todo Un Poco [ES], Nelson Piedra [ES] and Aqui Vamos de Nuevo [ES] all recorded their experiences with the recent earthquake the struck Colombia near the Ecuador border.
Honduras: Corruption Perceptions
Aaron Ortiz of Pensieve reflects on Honduras’ score in the current Transparency International's corruption perceptions index.
China: Bloggers side with Burmese monks
Chinese government talk of non-intervention in the violent crushing of democracy protests this week in the Myanmar capital Yangon hasn't resonated much with a number of high-profile Chinese bloggers, with several taking the risk of openly joining the Red Shirt for Burma campaign and calling for their readers to do the same.
