Stories from 5 April 2014
Top 10 Russian-Language Tweets, Week 14 of 2014
At the end of each week, RuNet Echo collects the top ten Russian-language tweets and curates them for Global Voices readers.
How Sore will Afghanistan's Presidential Losers Prove?
The victor of Afghanistan's hotly-contested presidential vote will probably need a second round to prevail and may never get to hear his opponents' concession speeches: This is winner takes all.
Controversy and Outrage in Spain Over the Presence of Teodoro Obiang
The president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang, has been the protagonist of a huge controversy in Spain.
The Wind Energy Sector's Race Against the Clock in France
Wind energy has great potential in France, but many obstacles stand in its way.
Cameroonian Minister Arrested, Then Released 24 Hours Later
Minister of Secondary Education Louis Bapes Bapes was taken into custody last week. His release barely 24 hours later has left more questions than answers.
Chasing Bangladesh's Extreme Weather
The Great Bangladesh Weather Expedition aims to study the severe weather there, including flooding, tornadoes and drought.
#CongressOccupied Protesters Reject Taiwanese President's Proposed Solution
Members of the #CongressOccupied movement called President Ma's plan for a trade agreement monitoring system "empty, insincere and deceptive".
A Russian Gulag for American Social Networks’ Data?
A Moscow city councilman is promoting legislation that would require all online social networks to house users’ personal data on servers located on Russian soil.
Shanghai Eclipses Beijing as Top Destination for Chinese University Graduates
The report also revealed that many Chinese companies are becoming more popular with would-be university graduates.
Caribbean: An ICT Wish List
From critical thinking to more public data, T3CHTT compiles a list of what the region is lacking when it comes to Information and Communications Technology.
What Now for Jamaica's Vybz Kartel?
One blogger will make you think about the Vybz Kartel murder trial in a new way, offering a glimpse into Jamaican society and suggesting what Kartel's next move might be.
