Stories from 5 September 2008
Palestine: The siege of Gaza was broken – and then?
On August 23, two boats carrying international activists broke the siege of Gaza by landing in Gaza's harbour. The boats have since left again, leaving some of the activists behind,...
Haiti, Bahamas: Hurricane Hanna
Haiti didn't need another tropical storm, far less another hurricane. As Hanna descended upon the island, she brought with her more rains, more flooding and more death.
Puerto Rico: Daddy Yankee Endorses John McCain
Puerto Rico is in the spotlight due to a recent endorsement by recording artist Daddy Yankee. Even though he is not as well known on the island, than in other...
Saudi Arabia: Finding strength and empowerment in religion
While it is often argued that religion is used to oppress women, there are many women who gain a sense of empowerment from their faith. In this post, we hear...
