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October, 2007
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Argentina: Kirchner Wins Apathetic Election
Cristina Kirchner, the wife of outgoing Argentina president Nestor Kirchner, captured 45% of the vote in last Sunday's election and avoided a run-off election. However, many bloggers indicate that this was an election that was met with apathy leading up to the vote, but some reacted to the results and some usual problems that take place on election days.
Japan: Kameda hits below the belt
(In)famous for their big mouths and bad behaviour, coupled with showy performances such as singing karaoke after their victories in the ring, the Kamedas have become the media's favourite boxing family. After the title match on Oct. 11, however, the family found themselves in the middle of harsh media bashing.
Stories
October 31st, 2007
Jordan: Political Money and the Elections
Jordanian blogger Batir Wardam discusses his skepticism with Jordan's democratic political progress in this post (Ar). Is there political money fueling his country's campaigning for seats in the Parliament .. or it is just money?
October 30th, 2007
Burkina Faso: Blogs Help Burkinabe Skirt Censorship
In Burkina Faso, blogging is more than a pastime. It is the eyes and ears of thousands of net users.
That's why from October 11th to the 17th, during the 20th anniversary of the assassination of Thomas Sankara, Burkina Faso's internet connection was cut in order to prevent those commemorating the ...
Korea: School Field Trips and Income Gap
School excursions are memorable experiences. Being in unfamiliar circumstances and spending several nights with friends give the chance to build stronger friendships and to better understand teachers and other friends.
But recently school excursions have become a source of dispute, as wealthier students can afford trips to places that poorer ...
Lebanon: Polemic and nature
Moustafa from Beirut Spring's blog noted in one of his latest posts that Lebanon is "dropping French."
Somehow that claim is true; Lebanese francophone blogs are few and different from those in English, and are also less popular. However, they present a face of Lebanon that we would like to ...
Links for 2007-10
October 31st, 2007
Eastern & Central Europe
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Ukrainiana writes about “sardine-packed construction” in Kyiv and the dedication of the monument to Catherine II in Odesa - and posts videos of the related violence.
Eastern & Central Europe
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Ukrainian Musical Matters posts a concise but comprehensive review of Ukrainian music - from 20,000 years ago to the present.
South Asia
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Kathmandu Speaks reflects on why a Bloggers Association in Nepal - BlogBan didn't quite take off, and on the Nepali Blogosphere.
South Asia
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Voice of Bangladeshi Bloggers on why it's high time the war criminals of 1971 were dealt with.
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