Stories from 21 January 2009
Sri Lanka: Where Are The Top Leaders Of LTTE?
The Sri Lankan troops have captured airfields and landing strips used by the LTTE but failed to find their aircraft or air force. The Acorn suggests that either the planes...
Vietnam: List of Tech bloggers
Fresco 2.0 provides a list of Tech Bloggers who are either native Vietnamese or expats living in Vietnam.
Thailand: Economic conditions last November 2008
The Bank of Thailand released a report on the country's economic and monetary conditions during the month of November 2008. According to the report, “the overall economy notably decelerated. Despite...
Bangladesh: Elections Over, Now Its Time To Keep Promises
On the 29th of December, 2008, Bangladesh successfully conducted its 9th parliamentary elections. The Bloggers discussed what they want from the new government and also mentioned that they will be watching closely whether the election promises are fulfilled or not.
Myanmar e-books
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Myanmar: Extreme cold weather
Myanmar’s mountainous eastern and western border areas are experiencing an unusual freezing weather. The Karen State was declared a disaster area because of the cold temperatures. The province is home...
Myanmar: Cyclone recovery will take four years
According to a UN agency, recovery and reconstruction efforts in the cyclone-ravaged areas of Myanmar will take four years. Last May 2008, a deadly cyclone hit Myanmar.
Fiji: Bloggers debate PM’s absence at Pacific Forum meeting
Bloggers and forum posters are analyzing the decision of Fiji’s self-appointed Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama to miss a January 27 special Pacific Islands Forum meeting which had been called because the leader has refused to hold a once-promised election in March 2009.
Madagascar: Tropical cyclone Fanele makes landfall in the Southwest Region
Blogger Pierre Maury is thinking of the Southwest region of Madagascar as Tropical Cyclone Fanele has made land fall at 4:17 am on January 21st 2009 (fr). The city of...
Peru: Lima Celebrates Its Anniversary
On Sunday, January 18, the City of Kings, better known as Lima, Peru celebrated the 474th anniversary of its founding. Many bloggers took this opportunity to dedicate a few inspirational words to the city or post some photos, but also reflect on the challenges faced by this large metropolis.
China: victims of Sichuan earthquake
The victims of the Sichuan 5.12 earthquake are suffering from the chilly winter. A local official says the lowest temperature in the earthquake zone can be 21.1 degrees below zero...
Peru: 2011 Elections Not So Far Away
Perú Político [es] writes that the Peruvian presidential elections in 2011 are so far, yet so close and that 30% do not have an idea who they would vote for.
Mexico: Good Conduct Law Revoked
The local government of Guanajuato, Mexico revoked the “Good Conduct” law that would have outlawed public kissing after receiving negative press for the law updates Ingrid of Vivir México [es].
Paraguay: A Visit to the Jesuit Ruins
Brenda Boston visits the Jesuit Ruins located in Trinidad, Paraguay.
