3 February 2009

Stories from 3 February 2009

Latvia: Farmers’ Protests

BBC's Mark Mardell, Baltic, and All About Latvia write about farmers’ protests and other political matters in Latvia; All About Latvia posts pictures from the protests.

3 February 2009

Russia: The New Patriarch

Anna Ershova writes about Russia's new Patriarch: “In a little under two decades, Russia went from officially avoiding religion to having a religious leader who has his own TV show.”

3 February 2009

Pakistan: Queer Culture

“Internet, lies, hiding and partying will not give anything to gays of Pakistan. They have to enter a political struggle. Sooner or later,” writes Shaheryar Ali at Pak Tea House...

3 February 2009

India: Saying No To Chawla

Seriously Sandeep has voiced disapproval of Navin Chawla, a Commissioner in the Election Commission of India. Read here for details.

3 February 2009

Sri Lanka: Shelling at A Sri Lanka Hospital

Three separate artillery attacks struck a hospital in Northern Sri Lanka killing nine people and injuring many more. Ramblings of A Mind condemns the attacks on the hospital. Chitrangi discusses...

3 February 2009

Antarctica: Latin Americans Blog from the Coldest Place on Earth

The frigid surroundings of Antarctica may be the last place one would think to find bloggers. However, a handful of Latin Americans have become interested in sharing their experiences traveling or working on this desolate continent. Some even write directly from Antarctica, posting photos and videos, to help readers feel what it is like to be so far away from home. This is part 1 in a 2-part series.

3 February 2009

Trinidad & Tobago: Traditional ‘Mas

Trinidad-based Caribbean Free Radio‘s most recent podcast “takes us to Belmont, a community rich in carnival history…for a chat about the ups and downs of making traditional, hand-crafted mas’ in...

3 February 2009

Jamaica: Hunger Strike

“I've come to believe more and more strongly that all or each of us has to take more and more radical steps to contribute to changing what we all agree...

3 February 2009