Stories from 10 October 2011
Afghanistan: Cost of UK military involvement
Nick Fielding writes that, according to a research paper published by the UK House of Commons, the nation's expenditure in Afghanistan totalled £3.774 billion in 2010-11.
Peru: 14 Shamans Murdered in Amazon Town
Peruvian bloggers Juan Arellano [es] and Paco Bardales [es] report on the murders of 14 shamans in the amazon town of Balsapuerto. The main suspect is the mayor of Balsapuerto,...
Russia: Deceased Yukos Lawyer's Last Interview
The New Times publishes the last interview [ru] with Vasily Aleksanyan, former Vice President of Yukos oil company, who died on October 3, 2011 due to AIDS complications after his release...
Russia: Personal Information Leaked, Who's To Blame?
On October 3, several Russian citizens' documents, including financial statements and passport numbers, were posted on the website rusleaks.com. Netizens are debating who is to blame.
Bangladesh: Beheading of 8 Bangladeshi Workers in Saudi Arabia Sparks Rage
Eight Bangladeshi migrant workers were beheaded in public in Saudi Arabia on 7 October for being involved in the robbing a warehouse and killing of a security guard. Netizens were enraged by this horrific punishment and questioned the transparency of the trial.
Android Market Blocked in China
Sunny Ye from Techrice introduces some alternatives to deal with the blocking of Android Market in China.
China’s famous English teacher beats his American wife
Olivia from ChinaHush translated a scandal exposed through Weibo concerning China's famous “crazy English” teacher Li Yang beating up his American wife at home.
China: Support Occupy Wall Street Movement
In Zhengzhou, a city in Henan province, Chinese citizens rallied to support occupy wall street movement in the U.S. (via ChinaHush)
Poland: Parliamentary Election Roundup
Raf Uzar writes that the Oct. 9 parliamentary election “will be a true test of Poland’s democratic calibre.” Polandian writes about a Lublin candidate “willing to court controversy in order...
