Stories from 1 October 2007
Ukraine: Yulia's “Slavic Curse”
A discussion of Yulia Tymoshenko's good looks – over at Wonkette.
Ukraine: Background Info; Election Updates
Manuel Alvarez-Rivera of Global Economy Matters provides an extensive background on the political situation in Ukraine and posts updates on the Sept. 30 general election.
Ukraine: Demography
Edward Hugh of A Fistful of Euros writes about Ukraine's demography: “The fundamental situation is that – even if this sounds very dramatic – Ukraine as a country is dying.”
Ukraine: Volodymyr Lytvyn
Foreign Notes writes about Volodymyr Lytvyn, a “wily fox” who may also become “the kind maker” in yesterday's general election.
Myanmar: More International Support
Yangon Thu links to sites that have pictures and news of international support for the protests in Myanmar. The blogger also requests readers to write to International Committee of the Red Cross to aid the monks who are on hunger strike in Yangon.
Palestine: Congrats Ms Bahrain
Palestinian blogger Haitham Sabbah highlights aspects from Miss Arab World 2007. Despite being veiled, Ms Bahrain clinched the title.
Palestine: Middle East's Billionaires
QuiQui from Kabobfest discusses Middle Eastern billionaires in this post.
Bahrain: Dialect Barriers
Silly Bahraini Girl points out the sectarian differences in Bahrain, where people's religious sects can be detected from their accents.
Iran:79 Dolphins died in Persian Golf
Kamangir reports that oil contamination is blamed as one of the possible reasons behind the death of 79 dolphins in Persian Gulf.Watch the photos.
Iran:People and Ahmadinejad
Kourosh Ziabari writes[Fa] that Iranian people have no right to protest President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad‘s “way of doing things” because they voted for him.The blogger adds Ahmadinejad is a man without enough experience to lead country.
Lebanon: Upcoming Presidential Elections
Recent blog posts about the upcoming presidential election in Lebanon reflect the feeling of apathy and mistrust towards politics and politicians currently spreading around the country. You have posts ranging from questioning the actions of the leaders to posts questioning whether they really are the leaders. Anyway, expect more on this subject during the coming weeks, since the elections are expected to be held before October 24. writes Moussa Bashir.
Lebanon: Senate vote to divide Iraq
“It is Sykes and Picot all over again. This time dividing the already divided,” stated UrShalim regarding the U.S. Senate's vote to divide Iraq.
Sri Lanka: First glimpses of Oman
A Sri Lankan blog – Pirat's Pandemonium on first impressions of Oman.
Pakistan: Democracy and Governance
All Things Pakistan on the idea of a democracy versus a government by the elite.
India: Chess and Spectators
Plus Ultra on Viswanathan Anand (the chess player), him winning the recent World Chess Championship, in the context of the recent cricket win.
Bangladesh: Garment Workers and Livelihood
Unheard Voices on the threat to the livelihood of 2 million garment workers in Bangladesh, because of cancellation of the GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) by the US.
Pakistan: To the Thar Desert
In August '06, the day after monsoon rains flooded the streets of Karachi, the 4×4 Offroaders Club Karachi set off to the Thar desert, an hour long video at Off Road Pakistan.
Barbados: Recycling problems
Living in Barbados describes the difficulties of trying to recycle household waste in a small island with limited landfill capacity.
Jamaica: Replacing Portia
In the aftermath of Jamaican elections, Moving Back to Jamaica reflects on the difficulty for the People's National Party of replacing its head, former prime minister Portia Simpson-Miller.
Trinidad and Tobago: Visiting Paramin
My Chutney Garden visits the hilltop village of Paramin in north Trinidad and posts photos of the herbs the villagers are famous for growing.
Grenada, USA: Talking to Tobias Buckell
Jamaican writer Geoffrey Philp talks to Grenada-born speculative fiction novelist Tobias S. Buckell about his literary influences and inspirations.
