10 October 2007

Stories from 10 October 2007

Moldova: Women's Representation

TOL's Moldova Matters reports: “At the present moment, women’ participation and representation in political and social spheres is far from satisfactory and equal. However, some inclinations to eradicate gender-biased approaches...

10 October 2007

Ukraine: Marat Gelman's Notes

Marat Gelman - Russian blogger, art dealer and a retired spin doctor - shares a link to Boris Berezovsky's blog, posts a joke about George W. Bush, Vladimir Putin and Victor Yushchenko, and offers a three-sentence analysis of the post-election political situation in Ukraine.

10 October 2007

Peru: How the Media Handled the Allegations Against Toledo

A Peruvian Congressman made allegations against former President Alejandro Toledo that he was involved in a rape of a young woman. Even though subsequent contradictory statements from the alleged victim and witnesses have not proven that Toledo did or did not commit the crime, the Peruvian press was quick to cast judgment. Peruvian bloggers took notice that Toledo seems to receive special treatment from the media, and this latest allegation was one more opportunity to place him on the front pages.

10 October 2007

Iran:Don't Attack Iran

Homeyra has published a link to the following article:”Leading Americans Ask U.S. Military to Refuse Orders to Attack Iran.”

10 October 2007

Egypt: Fabricated Images

Egyptian blogger Malcolm X reviews newspaper images of Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak and says (Ar) that they are fabricated – as they show the President in the same posture with...

10 October 2007

Israel: Pro-Israeli Blogs

Aussie Dave from Israel is looking for pro-Israeli blogs. “I would be interested in hearing from you – in the comments – as to which are your favorite pro-Israel blogs,...

10 October 2007