Stories from 4 November 2008
U.S.: “Weighing Obama versus McCain”
Marko Attila Hoare of Greater Surbiton is “weighing Obama versus McCain.”
Obamamaniacs in Cote d'Ivoire Anxiously Await Election Results
Read Le Blog de Yoro [Fr], and you'll get the sense that the American presidential election has completely taken over Abidjan, the capital city of Cote d'Ivoire. Not to mention Yoro's blog, which in recent days has sported a new title (Elections Americaines 2008, Vues d'Abidjan), a new banner (Obama,...
Americans Vote. The World Speaks.
Political news junkies, listen up! Global Voices U.S. election weblog, Voices without Votes is working round the clock to provide you with constant fix of world opinion.
Brazil: New Orleans is more dangerous than any Brazilian city
“Though Rio certainly suffers from other forms of criminality, like armed robbery, kidnapping, and a favela drug war, it is actually safer than most people would assume, since the media constantly bombards both foreigners and Cariocas alike with scenes of blood and gore, even though most people go about their...
Costa Rica: Calling on Congressman to Resign for His Role in Accident
Juan Carlos Hidalgo is calling on Costa Rican Congressman Ovidio Agüero to resign for his role in the death of a cyclist [es]. Agüero was reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
Thailand: Interview with opposition leader
Thai Blogs has a two part interview with Ajarn Nimit Somboonwit of the opposition group, PAD: Part 1 and Part 2. The interview provides some insight into the thinking and motivation of the PAD.
Bangladesh: Bangladeshi designer in Bridal Asia 2008
Aneeta's Style Notes writes on the recent show of bridal collections in New Delhi which displayed the works of the leading South Asian designers: “I applaud Maheen Khan for representing Bangladeshi fashion on a platform that has long been dominated by Indian designers. Its been high time!”
Sri Lanka: Anti Aircraft System
Cerno writes about a recent speculation in Sri Lanka that the country is procuring Anti Aircraft System from Czech Republic to destroy the small aircrafts of the Tamil Tiger air wing.
Pakistan: Overpopulation
Pak Tea House analyzes and finds that overpopulation is the root of many current problems in Pakistan.
Maldives: Priviledges for the former president
Think Maldives’ blog discusses about a proposed bill in the Maldives parliament which will fix the immunities and privileges of the former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom who lost in the recently concluded presidential election.
India: Obama anywhere?
John Elliott at Riding the Elephant discusses whether India has a unifying politician like Obama.
Debate over Integration of Guerillas with Nepal Army
After taking break to celebrate Dashain and Tihar, politicians in Nepal are back at their old game of playing hard-ball politics. Bickering, trading accusations over the question of whether and how to integrate former Maoist guerrillas, popularly known as People’s Liberation Army (PLA) into the country’s national army. The Maoists,...
Russia: Zhirinovsky for Obama
Ukrainiana reports that Vladimir Zhirinovsky, the notorious vice speaker of the Russian Duma, supports Barack Obama.
Azerbaijan: New, Traditional Media Concerns
Caucasus New Media says that while the world is focused on today's U.S. elections, Azerbaijani bloggers are more concerned with moves to prohibit foreign media outlets from broadcasting on local frequencies. However, the blog says that the decision might be delayed by a year and isn't yet concerned that the...
Kenya: Morality, Obama and Kenya
An analysis of Kenya political and social landscape through Obama's candidacy: “This is Kenya; and yet, with no sense of the irony, we celebrate Obama. We declare him a victory over racism and oppression. We say that he can only lose the election if Americans confirm their chauvinistic essence. We...
Trinidad & Tobago, U.S.A.: Impossible is Nothing
Trinidadian blogger Attillah Springer speaks to students in a disadvantaged area of Port of Spain, encouraging them to “defy the expectations this society has of them…because if a man called Barrack Hussein Obama can have a reasonable shot at being the President of the United States of America then by...
Trinidad & Tobago, U.S.A.: That's a Wrap!
Blogging from Trinidad and Tobago, This Beach Called Life thinks that one of the first things the new US President should pay attention to is Wrap Rage.
DR of Congo: Staff Evacuated From War Zone
Latest report from the Democratic Republic of Congo: “Staff of the International Gorilla Conservation Program (IGCP) have been evacuated from DR Congo, as things remain tense between the Congolese army and rebel militia.”
DR of Congo: No Rangers Reported Dead
It seems all rangers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are safe: “There is still a lot of confusion and misinformation regarding our Rangers who were at Rumangabo HQ 8 days ago who we have not yet managed to locate. Some remained at Rumangabo, some fled to Goma, and some...
Who Would Iraq Elect, Obama or McCain?
As Nibras Kazimi says, "Perhaps no other country in the world sees itself as directly affected by Tuesday’s outcome as much as Iraq... If any case could be made that non-Americans should be allowed to vote for either Obama or McCain, then Iraqis would get the first go." So who would Iraqi bloggers vote for?
Kenya: Obama be thy name
Kenyan reggae video for Obama: “Obama Be Thy Name.”
