Stories from 27 December 2007
Tajikistan: Fire at the Medical University
Vadim reports that — due a metal fence — firefighters could not put out the fire that has ruined the major medical university in Tajikistan.
Kazakhstan: Dualities in Kashagan Oilfield Dispute
Bboyd reacts on the new article by John Daly about duality of Caspian oil negotiations, currently focused on the Kazakhstan's supergiant Kashagan oilfield.
Afghanistan: Osama wants EU to stop helping the U.S.
Sanjar reports on the news article, which says that Al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden called on Europeans to stop helping the United States in the war in Afghanistan.
Arab Bloggers Alarmed by Al Farhan's Arrest
Reactions continue to reverberate across the Arab blogosphere following the arrest of Saudi blogger Fouad Al Farhan, whose charges still remain unknown. Following is what some of region's bloggers have to say about his detention.
Venezuela: Where to Eat Pan de Jamón in Caracas
Caracas Café [es] recommends places on where to eat the dish Pan de Jamón.
Japan: Learning from the failure of Second Life
Second Life in Japan is virtually dead. While three-dimensional environments such as "meet me" and Hatena World have seen their popularity rise, the most famous virtual environment in the world has seen its virtual space depopulate in Japan. What lessons can be learned from the burst of the Second Life bubble? One blogger offers his thoughts.
Jordan: Pictures from Amman
Laith posts pictures from Amman, Jordan, in this post.
Guatemala: Changes in Adoption Laws
Guatemala Adoption Blog provides an update regarding the changes in Guatemalan law regarding adoptions.
Mexico: Elvira Arellano on Al Jazeera
Mexico Monitor provides information that Mexican immigration activist Elvira Arellano will appear on Al-Jazeera English television.
Japan: 2007 Politics
Japan Observer has a roundup on Japan's politics in 2007.
Japan: Christmas Cards
James blogs his collection of Christmas Cards in Japan Probe.
Japan: Top Ten News
Morgan Pitelka picks his top ten Japan News in the Japan History Group Blog.
China: ZT Online
Joel Martinsen from DANWEI translates an article from Southern Weekly which described in detail a gamer's online game experience.
Mexico: Graffiti Contest at Azteca Stadium
A contest for graffiti artists is scheduled for the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Vivir México [es] has more information.
China: Top 10 Chinese Internet News 2007
Kuan feng lists his picks for top 10 Chinese Internet News in 2007 (zh): Shanxi brick kilns, Xiamen PX netizen report, netizen arrested for spreading news on Jinan flooding condition, Chongqing Nail house report, Fake photo of Huanan Tiger, the exposure of Shi Jing's nude photo, exposure of hacker industry,...
Colombia: Kidnapped Victims To Be Possibly Released
Reports out of Colombia state that the a few kidnapped victims are set to be released by the FARC. Constanza Vieira of Heavy Metal Colombia [es] writes about this news.
Ecuador: Online Radio Station Manabi
Luigi Salas [es] writes about the launching of Radio Manabi, an online radio station in Ecuador.
China: Tiger Abuse
Derek Sandhaus from Shanghaiist blogs about more tiger abuse cases in China.
China: Green Game for Children?
Jason Li from Virtual Chinawonders if virtual green game is a solution to the violent virtual game?
Barbados: Campaign Financing
Barbados Underground blogs about political campaign financing.
Trinidad & Tobago: Chutney Christmas
“The thought of Christmas gift buying practically brings me out in hives, because I can’t bear pre-Christmas crowds and the over-commercialisation of Christmas.”: Can Cook, Must Cook is giving homemade Christmas presents to her friends.
